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British GTBTCCFeaturesFIA WECFIA World Rally ChampionshipFIA World RallycrossFormula 1Porsche Carrera Cup GBPorsche Mobil 1 Supercup

A Farewell Message from The Checkered Flag

By Vince Pettit
November 1, 2024
4 Mins read

After 15 years of motorsport coverage, TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk announces its closure. What began as a passion project in 2009 grew into a respected voice in motorsport journalism. Thank you for being part of this journey.

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DakarHistoric Rally

Barbora Holicka, Duckar to fly again at Dakar Classic in 2025

By Justin Nguyen
October 31, 2024
2 Mins read
Barbora Holická’s 1979 Citroën 2CV, nicknamed “Duckar” for the large rubber duck on the side and programme to support duck raising programmes, will return to the Dakar Classic next January with Lucie Engová.
Formula 4MotorcyclesRally

Spain doubles down with FIA, FIM Games

By Justin Nguyen
October 31, 2024
3 Mins read
Host country Spain dominated the medal count at the FIA Motorsport Games in Valencia, and the nation hopes to continue its reign when the inaugural FIM Continental Games heads to Jerez in November.
DakarHistoric Rally

Ultimate Rally Classic to take place in fall 2025

By Justin Nguyen
October 30, 2024
1 Mins read
The Ultimate Rally Classic by TL’O for vehicles built between 1976 and 2000 will run from late October to early November 2025, starting in France and ending in Morocco.
European Rally Championship

Lancia launches Trofeo Lancia Rally for Ypsilon Rally4 HF

By Justin Nguyen
October 29, 2024
2 Mins read
Over 30 years after their last race, Lancia will return to rallying with the creation of the Trofeo Lancia Rally and the new Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF. The inaugural Trofeo Lancia Rally champion will then become a factory driver for the 2026 European Rally Championship.
FIA World Rally ChampionshipWRC2

Didier Auriol entering Rally Japan, first WRC start since 2005

By Justin Nguyen
October 29, 2024
1 Mins read
1994 World Rally Champion Didier Auriol will run the 2024 season finale in Japan in a WRC2 Toyota GR Yaris. While the car is not homologated by the FIA and he thus won’t be included in the WRC results, it will be his first WRC race since the 2005 Monte Carlo Rally.
DakarFIA World Rally Championship

Kuldar Sikk recovering from broken spine at Central European Rally

By Justin Nguyen
October 22, 2024
1 Mins read
Kuldar Sikk broke his spine and underwent emergency surgery after an accident while supporting Ott Tänak’s gravel crew during last Friday’s Central European Rally. It is unknown if he can heal up in time to be Benediktas Vanagas’ co-driver for the 2025 Dakar Rally.
Historic RacingHistoric Rally

1990s cars permitted for FIA historic racing starting 2025

By Justin Nguyen
October 20, 2024
2 Mins read
The FIA will allow cars built between 1991 and 2000 to enter historic motorsport competitions under its sanction, meaning fan favourites from McLaren’s West juggernauts to the Mark Webber’s flying Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR can now be used for racing purposes.
Historic Rally

Julien Saunier's Porsche 911 wins 2024 Tour de Corse Historique

By Justin Nguyen
October 17, 2024
2 Mins read
In a race themed around celebrating the Lancia 037, the Porsche 911 of Julien Saunier and Frédéric Vauclare came out on top.
DakarHistoric Rally

Serhii Malyk targeting Dakar Classic return in 2025

By Justin Nguyen
October 12, 2024
2 Mins read
Three years after his début, Ukrainian and world land speed record holder Serhii Malyk is looking to race the Dakar Classic again in 2025 with his Renault Kerax D-50. His team will be dubbed Spirit of Ukraine after the electric bike he built for the Bonneville Salt Flats in 2019.
Rally

Hyundai Motorsport Wraps Up i20 N Rally2 Development Week with Strong Showing in Italy

By Team TCF
October 4, 2024
1 Mins read
Hyundai Motorsport wrapped up a week of i20 N Rally2 development in Italy with Andreas Mikkelsen finishing five seconds behind the Rally Valli della Carnia winner despite a puncture slowing his progress.
DakarHistoric Rally

P-Rally soups up Porsche 924 for 2025 Dakar Classic

By Justin Nguyen
September 30, 2024
1 Mins read
After a tumultuous 2024 Dakar Classic for their Porsche 924s, P-Rally has opted to replace the 2-litre engine with a 2.5L version without a turbo, among other changes.
Rally

Petter Solberg returning to Ireland with Defender Rally Series

By Justin Nguyen
September 28, 2024
2 Mins read
The fledgling Defender Rally Series has picked up its most notable driver to date when Petter Solberg makes his début at the Clare Forestry Rally in October. It will be his first Irish rally since the WRC’s 2007 Rally Ireland.
Historic RallyWorld Rally-Raid Championship

Carlos Santaolalla, Jan Rosa win 2024 RallyClassics Africa

By Justin Nguyen
September 24, 2024
3 Mins read
Eight months after winning the Dakar Classic, Carlos Santaolalla and Jan Rosa’s Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ80 added another vintage rally raid trophy in Morocco when they won the RallyClassics Africa.
Historic Rally

383 cars entered for 2024 Tour de Corse Historique

By Justin Nguyen
September 21, 2024
9 Mins read
223 Historic Racing Cars, 159 Historic Sports Regularity Vehicles, and 5 Legends, driven by the likes of Jos Verstappen and John Buffum, make up the near-400 vintage rally cars that will race the Tour de Corse Historique.
Historic Rally

Tito-commissioned Porsche 550 Spyder to run Tour de Corse Historique

By Justin Nguyen
September 3, 2024
2 Mins read
Porsche 550 Spyder chassis 550A-0137, which was built on order from Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito in 1957, will make its racing return at the Tour de Corse Historique classic rally in October.
Historic Rally

Jos Verstappen to make classic rally debut in Tour de Corse Historique

By Justin Nguyen
August 28, 2024
1 Mins read
Jos Verstappen’s rally journey will continue in October when he enters the Tour de Corse Historique in a 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 RS.
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