How aerodynamics of WRC cars change in a mixed surface event: Rally Catalunya 2019
Rally Catalunya has been the only event in the season with a combination of gravel and tarmac stages since 2010.
Read moreRally Catalunya has been the only event in the season with a combination of gravel and tarmac stages since 2010.
Read moreAll pictures included corresponding to the Rally Catalunya pre-event tests held in the second week of October 2019. Citroën Racing
Read moreIt is widely accepted that the higher the speed, the higher the role aero plays in its performance. Based on
Read moreFirst images from Marmaris service park confirm that Toyota has introduced some significant modifications to the rear wing of the
Read moreThe excellent team results obtained by Toyota in recent Rallye Deutschland, where they finished first, second and third) confirms the
Read moreThe recent controversy on WRC rear wings that arose after Rally Finland might already have generated the first consequences, and
Read moreOnly nine months after the introduction of the Subaru Impreza WRC01 into the World Rally Championship, Subaru and Prodrive decided
Read moreAs AUTOhebdo.fr, Autosport and Rallye Magazin published earlier this week, there seems to be some controversy with the dimensions and/or
Read more2019 edition of Rally Finland ended up yesterday with the results we all know: Toyota dominated most of the rally,
Read moreFar from taking holidays, the long six-week break between Sardegna and Finald have been used by all WRC teams to
Read moreLast June, M-Sport and Ford announced the introduction of the all-new EcoBoost-powered Ford Fiesta R5, also known as Mk2. Based
Read moreUpdated on July 15th During the first week of July, Hyundai developed a series of tests to evaluate some modifications
Read moreThe main goals of the aero design of a WRC car include to reduce drag and to generate downforce while
Read moreDust is a nightmare when you’re attending at some gravel events. But, at the same time, it can be very
Read moreAfter five years of success in the WRC2 Championship, as well as in many National and Area Championships, the Škoda
Read moreAfter our review of how RX Supercars generate downforce at the car front, we will cover in this post the
Read moreDuring last weekend the Toyota Gazoo Racing WRC team has been developing their pre-event tests in preparation of Rally de
Read moreWorld Rallycross top category cars, also known as RX supercar, represents a parallel category to that of WRC cars, with
Read moreTemperature and dust are some of the most annoying factors for drivers and co-drivers in summer and/or gravel events. The
Read moreThe decision taken by Hyundai in 2015 that it was time for enhancing their global motorsport image was the origin
Read moreThe World Rally Teams and drivers have almost covered one third of the season 2019, and, most important, all the
Read moreUndersteering was the second issue most cited during the last Tour de Corse… the first being puncture. Aerodynamics have little
Read moreOne year after the debut of the car in the Tour de Corse 2018, it’s time to review the aerodynamics
Read moreUpdated in March 9th, 2019 M-Sport surprised everybody with the announcement through social media of the introduction of modifications in
Read moreThe coming rallies of Mexico and Argentina include some of the stages at a higher elevation of all the season.
Read moreNight stages have become rather unusual in the current Championship, while, not many years ago (last one was in 1996)
Read moreVolkswagen Motorsport shocked twice the WRC world in the last decade: the first shock started in January 2013, when they
Read moreAfter two months of intense redesign and testing work, the new season started with the 87th edition of the Rallye
Read moreThe Škoda Fabia R5 is the most successful car in the motorsport history of Škoda Auto. It was the successor
Read moreThe final day of the tests carried out this week in Southern France by Citroën Racing WRT, with Esapekka Lappi
Read moreUpdated December 12th, 2018 The preseason test period started a few days after the end of Rally Australia 2081, with
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreFor the second year in a row (see last year review and awards), here’s our review on the reliability of
Read moreUpdated on Nov. 15th with new engine joker for Neuville’s car, and on Nov. 5th with WRC car homologation info
Read moreThe Seat Córdoba WRC was the culmination of the rallying experience the Spanish manufacturer accumulated since the 70s. Built after
Read moreThe new Ford Fiesta WRC aero kit introduced in the Rally Finland, and that probably will be used again by
Read moreAll current WRC car generation were homologated by FIA in December 2016, so that homologation was valid since January 1st,
Read moreSince 2016, New Zealander Hayden Paddon has been combining its presence in the WRC with some participation in his home
Read moreWheels have a significant impact on the aerodynamic performance of any car, and also on WRC cars, in spite of
Read moreAfter the success of the Subaru Impreza since its launching in 1992, Fuji Heavy Industries decided, as early as in
Read moreOne specific characteristic of rally cars is that drivers make them slide when cornering, to better position the car for
Read moreThe recent modification of the Ford Fiesta WRC before Rally of Finland has put the spotlight on the size of
Read moreThe 2003 edition of the Rally Finland saw one of the tightest battles between the successful Peugeot 206 WRC, which
Read moreUpdated: August 10th, 2018 This post includes our review of the modifications evaluated in the Ford Fiesta WRC during the
Read moreThe new Ford Focus road car was launched in July 1998 in Europe, as the successor of the glorious Escort.
Read moreIt was December 1997, just eleven years after the last rally win in the World Championship by Peugeot with the
Read moreDuring the recently finished Rally of Portugal, all three Citroën C3 WRC cars driven by Kris Meeke/Paul Nagle, Craig Breen/Steve
Read moreThe recent aero test of the Ford Fiesta WRC developed in the wind tunnel of Windshear in Concord, near Charlotte,
Read moreOne of the most significant aero modifications of the current WRC car generation unveiled in 2017 was the inclusion of
Read moreAfter the Tour de Corse, teams have started their preparation for a series of 4 rallies on gravel (Argentina, Portugal,
Read moreThe introduction of the WRC concept for 1997 posed a dilemma for Ford: the new model (Focus) was still in
Read moreThe regulations for the current WRC car generation set that current car configuration will be maintained during the period 2017-2019,
Read moreAs we saw in a previous post, 1998 was the most successful season in the history of Mitsubishi and Ralliart
Read moreColin’s crest in Sweden, Micky’s jump in Sardinia, Fafe in Portugal or El Brinco in México, are some of the
Read moreThe tests the WRC teams have been developing during the 2018 winter, for the preparation of the first three rallies
Read moreSnowbanks in the recent Rally Sweden has put once again in trouble the refined aerodynamic design of the 2017 WRC
Read moreToyota had been banned from participating in the World Rally Championship in 1996, after the discovery of a tricky bypass
Read moreThe figure of Dan Gurney, who unfortunately left us this week, will be remembered both for his sporting successes and
Read moreSince the first week of 2018, WRC Teams have been working hard in different road tests to get the cars
Read moreThe homologation of a group A car, until 1996, was a long and expensive process, as the production of 2500
Read moreDecember was supposed to be the month when all teams should reveal their novelties for the 2018 season, mainly while
Read moreNow that VW has initiated tests for the Polo GTI R5, it is worth to review the design of the
Read moreThe 1997 season brought a major change in the rules of the World Championship, with the birth of the World
Read moreThe reliability of new aerodynamic appendices was one of the main concerns the designers of new cars had in mind
Read moreToyota Gazoo Racing WRT Team has started the test program for the development of new modifications for the 2018 Yaris
Read morePublished on November 2, 2017 After introducing significant aerodynamic changes in the cars aligned in Rally Catalunya, affecting the dive
Read moreWith the new regulations for 2017, the WRC undercar aerodynamics have been the object of deep study from all teams,
Read moreMitsubishi launched the fourth generation of the Lancer model in October 1991. One year later, based on the GSR 1.8
Read moreCitroën’s Team principal Yves Matton declared in mid-summer that their priority was since then to prepare for the 2018 season.
Read moreHyundai Motorsport has officially started this week (first week of September) the tests for the preparation of Rally Catalunya, with
Read moreMitsubishi appearances in the WRC started in Africa, as Toyota, Datsun or Subaru did. Victories came very soon when Joginder
Read moreThe design of 2017 WRC cars was done in a relatively short period of time, as rules were initially approved
Read moreWhile Toyota mastered the WRC, especially between 1992 and 1994, other Japanese manufacturers made their progress into the Championship, to
Read more2017 Rally Poland stages have shown again the sensitivity of new aerodynamic appendices to impacts, as well as their crucial
Read moreJapanese cars have been present in the World Rally Championship since the very beginning. They got high reputation in the
Read moreNew 2017 WRC car aerodynamics have proven to have a weak point after only five races have been completed. High
Read moreIn the late eighties, Ford had reacted too late for Group B, had been unable of setting up the 4×4
Read moreLancia introduced the Delta HF 4WD model in 1987 World Rally Championship, and they refined the car with different and
Read more2017 New generation of WRC cars has introduced a bunch of aerodynamic modifications that deserve a deep review, in addition
Read moreOnce all manufacturers have officially presented their new cars for 2017 WRC season, except Volkswagen (who finally renounced to participate
Read moreCitroën has been the last manufacturer to officially present his new weapon for 2017, which is the result of an
Read moreFirst snapshots of brand new 2017 Ford Fiesta WRC have been published this week, showing white over black all the
Read moreThe test developed by Gazoo Racing in Corsica this week (December 2016) has not only been the first real test
Read moreNew 2017 Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC unveiled today in Monza is the result of a long series of test initiated
Read moreRear diffusers have been extensively tested in the new 2017 WRC cars, in order to increase grip at the car’s
Read moreTests carried out by Hyundai WRC Team after Catalunya Rally, in Southern Spain by Thierry Neuville, were devoted to testing
Read moreIn the last week, Citroën and Ford have started to test what looks to be their definitive aero package for
Read moreVW has been testing what is said to be the definitive aerodynamic configuration for the 2017 Polo WRC in some
Read moreThe Sierra RS Cosworth was an attempt in 1983, from recently named Director of Ford Motorsport in Europe Stuart Turner,
Read moreGroup B cars were banned since January 1987, as well as new-born group S. In spite of the effort of
Read moreSoon after Ford decided to cancel the development of Escort RS1700T in March 1983, a new project, initially called B200
Read moreSince mid-April tests of 2017 WRC cars have restarted for VW, Citroen and Toyota. While new Polo and DS3 test
Read moreAustin Rover sponsoring of Williams F1 team in early 80’s was key for the collaboration of engineers from both teams
Read moreLancia soon realized that, in spite of winning 1983 World Championship with the 037 Rally, four-wheel drive was key to
Read moreAudi Sport Quattro S1 The impressive performance of the Peugeot 205 T16 in the World Rally Championship forced Audi to
Read morePeugeot 205 T16 was designed by Andre De Cortanze (with Jean Claude Vaucard as Chief Engineer and responsible of chassis
Read moreGroup B was launched in 1982 with the purpose of attracting more makes into the World Rally Championship, by reducing
Read moreMonte Carlo Rally opened, as usual, the 2016 WRC Season. Only Hyundai presented new aerodynamic package, while the rest of
Read moreIn the first years of the 80’s, some new cars appeared in the World Rally Championship, still with very limited
Read moreFord response to Porsche 911 Carrera and Lancia Stratos was second of successful Escort series, which since the beginning (1975)
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