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Citroën BX 4TC Rally2 Top Story 4

Aerodynamics of WRC2 cars: Citroën C3 R5

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One year after the debut of the car in the Tour de Corse 2018, it’s time to review the aerodynamics

2019 Aero basics MSport Ford Top story 2 WRC

Aero modification on the front of the Ford Fiesta WRC in Mexico

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Updated in March 9th, 2019 M-Sport surprised everybody with the announcement through social media of the introduction of modifications in

Aero basics Top story 2 WRC

Impact of altitude on the aerodynamics of WRC cars

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The coming rallies of Mexico and Argentina include some of the stages at a higher elevation of all the season.

Aero basics Top story 2 WRC

Aerodynamics of lamp pods in WRC cars

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Night stages have become rather unusual in the current Championship, while, not many years ago (last one was in 1996)

Rally2 Sin categoría Top Story 4 VW Polo WRC

Aerodynamics of WRC2 cars: VW Polo GTI R5

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Volkswagen Motorsport shocked twice the WRC world in the last decade: the first shock started in January 2013, when they

2019 Hyundai Top story 2 WRC

Hyundai starts tests in Sweden for the improvement of the i20 WRC Coupé

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After two months of intense redesign and testing work, the new season started with the 87th edition of the Rallye

Rally2 Škoda Top Story 4

Aerodynamics of WRC2 cars: Škoda Fabia R5

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The Škoda Fabia R5 is the most successful car in the motorsport history of Škoda Auto. It was the successor

Citroën BX 4TC Top story 2 WRC

Citroën continues with the aero development of the C3 WRC for 2019

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The final day of the tests carried out this week in Southern France by Citroën Racing WRT, with Esapekka Lappi

2019 Citroën BX 4TC MSport Ford Top story 2 Toyota WRC

Aero development of Citroën, M-Sport and Toyota in their pre-2019 WRC season tests

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Updated December 12th, 2018 The preseason test period started a few days after the end of Rally Australia 2081, with

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WRC2 technical regulations, history and new Championships for 2019

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The recent announcements by FIA on the creation of the WRC2 Pro Championship for registered manufacturers in 2019 in parallel to existing WRC2 Championship, now restricted to privateers, should be the definitive push of the top supporting championship. This article is an introduction to the WRC2 category and the first of a series of posts devoted at the aero of the WRC2 cars. We start with a quick review of technical regulations, history and new 2019 WRC2 Championships definition.

2018 Citroën BX 4TC Hyundai MSport Ford Top story 2 Toyota WRC

Reliability of aero devices in 2018 WRC cars: Ott Tänak and M-Sport are the winners of our 2018 trophies

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For the second year in a row (see last year review and awards), here’s our review on the reliability of

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2018 Aero jokers review, or how the WRC teams arrive to the decisive Rally Australia

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Updated on Nov. 15th with new engine joker for Neuville’s car, and on Nov. 5th with WRC car homologation info

Seat Cordoba WRC Top story 3 WRC History

Seat Córdoba WRC: an unfinished story

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The Seat Córdoba WRC was the culmination of the rallying experience the Spanish manufacturer accumulated since the 70s. Built after

2018 Aero basics MSport Ford WRC

Review of the Ford Fiesta WRC new rear diffuser

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The new Ford Fiesta WRC aero kit introduced in the Rally Finland, and that probably will be used again by

Regulations

WRC car homologation (2017-2021)

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All current WRC car generation were homologated by FIA in December 2016, so that homologation was valid since January 1st,

Aero basics Hyundai Top story 2

Hayden Paddon’s new Hyundai i20 AP4++ aerodynamic proposals

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Since 2016, New Zealander Hayden Paddon has been combining its presence in the WRC with some participation in his home

Aero basics Citroën BX 4TC Hyundai MSport Ford Toyota WRC

Wheels impact on the aerodynamics of a WRC car: deflectors and wheel diffusers.

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Wheels have a significant impact on the aerodynamic performance of any car, and also on WRC cars, in spite of

Subaru Impreza WRC Top story 3 WRC History

Subaru Impreza WRC 2001/2002

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After the success of the Subaru Impreza since its launching in 1992, Fuji Heavy Industries decided, as early as in

Aero basics Citroën BX 4TC Hyundai MSport Ford Toyota WRC

Aerodynamics of WRC cars sideways: endplates and vertical fins

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One specific characteristic of rally cars is that drivers make them slide when cornering, to better position the car for

2018 Aero basics Hyundai MSport Ford Toyota WRC

Why the new Ford Fiesta WRC 2018 have such big rear wheel arch extensions?

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The recent modification of the Ford Fiesta WRC before Rally of Finland has put the spotlight on the size of

MSport Ford Peugeot WRC History

Rally Finland 2003: Ford Focus RS WRC03 vs Peugeot 206 WRC

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The 2003 edition of the Rally Finland saw one of the tightest battles between the successful Peugeot 206 WRC, which

2018 MSport Ford WRC

New rear aero design for the Ford Fiesta WRC 2018 for Rally Finland

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Updated: August 10th, 2018 This post includes our review of the modifications evaluated in the Ford Fiesta WRC during the

MSport Ford Top story 3 WRC History

Ford Focus WRC: the start of a new era for Ford (1999-2003)

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The new Ford Focus road car was launched in July 1998 in Europe, as the successor of the glorious Escort.

Peugeot Top story 3 WRC History

Marcus Grönholm led Peugeot back to success with the 206 WRC

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It was December 1997, just eleven years after the last rally win in the World Championship by Peugeot with the

2018 Citroën BX 4TC WRC

Two front splitter configuration for the Citroën C3 WRC in the Rally of Portugal 2018

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During the recently finished Rally of Portugal, all three Citroën C3 WRC cars driven by Kris Meeke/Paul Nagle, Craig Breen/Steve

2018 Aero basics MSport Ford WRC

Deconstruction of the Ford Fiesta WRC car aero test in the wind tunnel

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The recent aero test of the Ford Fiesta WRC developed in the wind tunnel of Windshear in Concord, near Charlotte,

Aero basics Citroën BX 4TC Hyundai MSport Ford Toyota WRC

Exhaust blown diffusers in WRC

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One of the most significant aero modifications of the current WRC car generation unveiled in 2017 was the inclusion of

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Pre-Argentina 2018 WRC gravel tests

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After the Tour de Corse, teams have started their preparation for a series of 4 rallies on gravel (Argentina, Portugal,

MSport Ford Top story 3 WRC History

Ford Escort WRC: Ford transition to the new century

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The introduction of the WRC concept for 1997 posed a dilemma for Ford: the new model (Focus) was still in

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Aero details of 2018 WRC cars

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The regulations for the current WRC car generation set that current car configuration will be maintained during the period 2017-2019,

Mitsubishi WRC History

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI and TME: last success of the Mitsubishi and Mäkinen combination (Lancer Evo part III)

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As we saw in a previous post, 1998 was the most successful season in the history of Mitsubishi and Ralliart

Aero basics Top story 1 WRC

Mads Østberg and the aerodynamics in a WRC jump (republished)

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Colin’s crest in Sweden, Micky’s jump in Sardinia, Fafe in Portugal or El Brinco in México, are some of the

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2018 WRC winter tests: time for side mirrors review

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The tests the WRC teams have been developing during the 2018 winter, for the preparation of the first three rallies

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Dive planes in 2018 WRC rally cars

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Snowbanks in the recent Rally Sweden has put once again in trouble the refined aerodynamic design of the 2017 WRC

Toyota vintage WRC History

1997: And Toyota came back with the Corolla WRC

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Toyota had been banned from participating in the World Rally Championship in 1996, after the discovery of a tricky bypass

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Dan Gurney footprint in 2018 WRC cars

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The figure of Dan Gurney, who unfortunately left us this week, will be remembered both for his sporting successes and

2018 Citroën BX 4TC Hyundai MSport Ford Toyota WRC

Aerodynamic fine tuning in January’18 WRC tests

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Since the first week of 2018, WRC Teams have been working hard in different road tests to get the cars

Subaru Impreza WRC WRC History WRC History top

Subaru Impreza WRC and the WRC concept

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The homologation of a group A car, until 1996, was a long and expensive process, as the production of 2500

2018 Citroën BX 4TC Hyundai MSport Ford Toyota WRC

Minimal modifications in WRC December’17 tests

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December was supposed to be the month when all teams should reveal their novelties for the 2018 season, mainly while

2017 VW Polo WRC WRC

VW Polo WRC: aerodynamics of the great absent in 2017 versus competitors

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Now that VW has initiated tests for the Polo GTI R5, it is worth to review the design of the

Mitsubishi WRC History

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV and V or how a group A car could beat the WRC (Lancer Evo part II)

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The 1997 season brought a major change in the rules of the World Championship, with the birth of the World

2017 Citroën BX 4TC Hyundai MSport Ford Toyota WRC

Toyota Yaris WRC wins the 2017 Aero Reliability Trophy

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The reliability of new aerodynamic appendices was one of the main concerns the designers of new cars had in mind

2018 Aero basics Toyota

Toyota Yaris WRC first tests for 2018

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Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT Team has started the test program for the development of new modifications for the 2018 Yaris

2017 Hyundai WRC

Additional aero modifications for Neuville’s Hyundai i20 Coupé WRC in Wales’17

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Published on November 2, 2017 After introducing significant aerodynamic changes in the cars aligned in Rally Catalunya, affecting the dive

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Underbody aerodynamics of the 2017 WRC cars

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With the new regulations for 2017, the WRC undercar aerodynamics have been the object of deep study from all teams,

Mitsubishi WRC History

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo and Tommi Makinen mastered the WRC in the 90s (Lancer Evo part I)

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Mitsubishi launched the fourth generation of the Lancer model in October 1991. One year later, based on the GSR 1.8

2018 Citroën BX 4TC WRC

Citroën tests aerodynamic modifications for the 2018 C3 WRC

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Citroën’s Team principal Yves Matton declared in mid-summer that their priority was since then to prepare for the 2018 season.

2017 Hyundai WRC

Hyundai introduces aerodynamic modifications in pre-Catalunya’17 tests

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Hyundai Motorsport has officially started this week (first week of September) the tests for the preparation of Rally Catalunya, with

Mitsubishi WRC History

Mitsubishi Galant VR4, the base for Lancer Evo dominance in the WRC

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Mitsubishi appearances in the WRC started in Africa, as Toyota, Datsun or Subaru did. Victories came very soon when Joginder

2017 Aero basics Citroën BX 4TC Hyundai MSport Ford Toyota WRC

Design of 2017 WRC cars: CFD or wind tunnel?

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The design of 2017 WRC cars was done in a relatively short period of time, as rules were initially approved

Subaru Impreza WRC WRC History

Subaru Impreza extended Japanese dominance on the WRC in the 90s

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While Toyota mastered the WRC, especially between 1992 and 1994, other Japanese manufacturers made their progress into the Championship, to

2017 Aero basics Citroën BX 4TC Hyundai MSport Ford Toyota WRC

2017 WRC aero reliability and wakes

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2017 Rally Poland stages have shown again the sensitivity of new aerodynamic appendices to impacts, as well as their crucial

Toyota vintage WRC History

Toyota Celica GT Four put Japan on top of WRC

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Japanese cars have been present in the World Rally Championship since the very beginning. They got high reputation in the

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Reliability of aerodynamic packages in WRC 2017 cars

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New 2017 WRC car aerodynamics have proven to have a weak point after only five races have been completed. High

Ford vintage WRC History

Ford Escort RS Cosworth: the RALLY CAR

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In the late eighties, Ford had reacted too late for Group B, had been unable of setting up the 4×4

Lancia WRC History

Deltona: last winning bid from Lancia

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Lancia introduced the Delta HF 4WD model in 1987 World Rally Championship, and they refined the car with different and

2017 Aero basics Citroën BX 4TC Hyundai MSport Ford Toyota WRC

Aerodynamic features of 2017 WRC cars

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2017 New generation of WRC cars has introduced a bunch of aerodynamic modifications that deserve a deep review, in addition

2017 Aero basics Citroën BX 4TC Hyundai MSport Ford Toyota WRC

WRC 2017 rear wing comparative

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Once all manufacturers have officially presented their new cars for 2017 WRC season, except Volkswagen (who finally renounced to participate

2017 Citroën BX 4TC WRC

Citroën C3 WRC 2017 aero (r)evolution

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Citroën has been the last manufacturer to officially present his new weapon for 2017, which is the result of an

2017 MSport Ford WRC

Ogier’s new toy: the 2017 Ford Fiesta WRC

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First snapshots of brand new 2017 Ford Fiesta WRC have been published this week, showing white over black all the

2016 Toyota WRC

New Toyota Yaris WRC 2017 aero package

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The test developed by Gazoo Racing in Corsica this week (December 2016) has not only been the first real test

2016 Hyundai WRC

Aerodynamic evolution of 2017 Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC

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New 2017 Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC unveiled today in Monza is the result of a long series of test initiated

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Diffusers revolution for 2017 WRC cars

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Rear diffusers have been extensively tested in the new 2017 WRC cars, in order to increase grip at the car’s

2016 Hyundai WRC

Hyundai i20 WRC closes the circle for 2017

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Tests carried out by Hyundai WRC Team after Catalunya Rally, in Southern Spain by Thierry Neuville, were devoted to testing

2016 Citroën BX 4TC MSport Ford WRC

Citroën and Ford reveal their new WRC aero packages for 2017

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In the last week, Citroën and Ford have started to test what looks to be their definitive aero package for

2016 VW Polo WRC WRC

New Polo WRC aero package for 2017

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VW has been testing what is said to be the definitive aerodynamic configuration for the 2017 Polo WRC in some

Ford vintage WRC History

Sierra RS Cosworth: first Ford’s whale-tail

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The Sierra RS Cosworth was an attempt in 1983, from recently named Director of Ford Motorsport in Europe Stuart Turner,

BMW Mazda MSport Ford Nissan Renault WRC History

1987: back to Group A simplicity

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Group B cars were banned since January 1987, as well as new-born group S. In spite of the effort of

Citroën vintage Ford vintage WRC History

Ford and Citroën joined group B too late

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Soon after Ford decided to cancel the development of Escort RS1700T in March 1983, a new project, initially called B200

2016 Toyota WRC

Toyota Yaris WRC launches 2017 aero battle

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Since mid-April tests of 2017 WRC cars have restarted for VW, Citroen and Toyota. While new Polo and DS3 test

MG Metro 6R4 WRC History

MG Metro 6R4: F1 technology into rallying

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Austin Rover sponsoring of Williams F1 team in early 80’s was key for the collaboration of engineers from both teams

Lancia WRC History

LANCIA DELTA S4

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Lancia soon realized that, in spite of winning 1983 World Championship with the 037 Rally, four-wheel drive was key to

Audi Peugeot WRC History

1985 group B: biggest wings ever

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Audi Sport Quattro S1 The impressive performance of the Peugeot 205 T16 in the World Rally Championship forced Audi to

Mazda Peugeot Renault WRC History

Peugeot 205 T16 changed it all

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Peugeot 205 T16 was designed by Andre De Cortanze (with Jean Claude Vaucard as Chief Engineer and responsible of chassis

Audi Lancia WRC History

First Group B cars: Lancia Rally 037 and Audi Quattro A1

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Group B was launched in 1982 with the purpose of attracting more makes into the World Rally Championship, by reducing

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2016 WRC Season launched

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Monte Carlo Rally opened, as usual, the 2016 WRC Season. Only Hyundai presented new aerodynamic package, while the rest of

Audi BMW Datsun Mitsubishi Opel Renault WRC History

Early 80’s: waiting for group B revolution

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In the first years of the 80’s, some new cars appeared in the World Rally Championship, still with very limited

Alpine Fiat 131 Abarth Ford vintage Porsche Toyota vintage Vauxhall WRC History

70’s Rally Cars: more spoilers and first wing

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Ford response to Porsche 911 Carrera and Lancia Stratos was second of successful Escort series, which since the beginning (1975)

Ford vintage Lancia Porsche Simca WRC History

60’s & early 70’s Rally Cars: first spoilers

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The first appearance of aerodynamic devices on rally cars is dated in mid-sixties when Porsche presented the 904 GTS model,

2016 VW Polo WRC WRC

VW 2016 Montecarlo tests

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First Montecarlo tests for VW Polo WRC have been carried out with same rear wing used in 2015 season (below).

2016 Hyundai WRC

New Hyundai i20 WRC 2016 revealed

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Hyundai New Generation i20 WRC has been presented today. It has a new rear wing, which is the same it

2016 Hyundai WRC

Hyundai pre-2016 Monte Carlo tests

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New rear wing tested in early December tests: no vertical fins and no side wing shape seen in 2015 car,

Aero basics Subaru Impreza WRC

How rear wing affects WRC handling

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Finland Rally, 2004 – Petter Solberg – Subaru Impreza WRC Watch this video

Aero basics

Wing vs spoiler

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An automotive airfoil (wing) is shaped like an upside-down airplane wing — it deflects airflow upward to generate down-force on

Regulations

WRC Technical Regulations and Car Homologation terms

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2021 Regulations As approved by FIA World Motor Sport Council on December 16th, 2020 Appendix J 2021 – Article 255A

WRC

2015 WRC Wakes (II)

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Elfyn Evans – Ford Fiesta WRC – Portugal Rally Thierry Neuville – Hyundai i20 WRC – Mexico Rally Sebastien Ogier

WRC

2015 WRC wakes

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2015 Portugal Rally – Viana do Castelo Stage Jari Matti Latvala – VW Polo WRC Thierry Neuville – Hyundai i20

Hyundai WRC

2015 WRC Season – Hyundai

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HYUNDAI MOTORSPORT Hyundai i20 WRC – T. Neuville & D. Sordo & H. Paddon Monte Carlo to Wales GB Rally

Citroën BX 4TC

2015 WRC Season – Citroën

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CITROËN TOTAL ABU DHABI WRT Citroën DS3 WRC – K. Meeke & M. Ostberg & S. Loeb Monte Carlo to

2016 Toyota VW Polo WRC WRC

2017 WRC Preseason Tests

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VOLKSWAGEN MOTORSPORT (VW Polo WRC – M. Grönholm) TOYOTA MOTORSPORT (Toyota Yaris WRC – S. Sarrazin, S. Lindholm, E.

2016 Hyundai WRC

2016 Pre-Season Tests

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HYUNDAI MOTORSPORTS (D. Sordo, November 17 & 18, 2015) Original design

VW Polo WRC WRC

2015 WRC Season – VW

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VOLKSWAGEN MOTORSPORT VW Polo WRC – S. Ogier & J.M.Latvala Monte Carlo to Wales GB Rally VOLKSWAGEN MOTORSPORT II

MSport Ford WRC

2015 WRC Season – Ford

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M-SPORT WORLD RALLY TEAM Ford Fiesta WRC – E. Evans & O. Tanak Monte Carlo to Wales GB Rally