IMG confident for 2019 FIA World Rallycross season as loss of works entries overshadows series
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‘Podium opportunities for existing teams as series now more affordable’ – Paul Bellamy.
Solberg confident in future participation in FIA World Rallycross Championship.
Loss of recent manufacturer entries means reigning champions will not return for 2019.
Six outings for the nine-time WRC champion as Hyundai chase the manufacturers championship.
Rallycross star Andreas Bakkerud enjoyed his DTM experience in Spain, labelling the Audi RS 5 DTM “Impressive”.
In preparation for his upcoming DTM test, Andreas Bakkerud figured he needed some downforce training, and what better way to do it – than a sunny Red Bull Ring day kind of way.
Kristoffersson Motorsport will run a new Volkswagen Polo R5 in 2019.
Valtteri Bottas will make his bow in competitive rallying at next month’s Arctic Rally Lapland with Marcus Grönholm’s former co-driver Timo Rautiainen.
R4 Kit Cars will be eligible for the 2019 FIA ERC2 class.
MOL Racing will change from a Skoda Fabia R5 to a new Volkswagen Polo R5 for the 2019 FIA European Rally Championship.
The final round of the 2018 FIA World Rallycross Championship took place at the Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town where Johan Kristoffersson secured the final win of the year. The Checkered Flag looks back on the weekends events
The track will host two events during the 2019 season
The FIA World Rallycross Championship has announced a revised calendar for the 2019 season, where there has been a reduction to ten rounds in the season.
What does it take to go from Rallycross to a series like DTM? A challenging task awaits next week!
Seb Marshall will co-drive for Kris Meeke at the Toyota GAZOO Racing World Rally Team in the 2019 FIA World Rally Championship.
Abu Dhabi have pulled out of supporting the Citroen Racing World Rally Team in 2019.
But spiralling costs could put a stop to any big moves
