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Why Ott Tanak feared final stage drama could cost his WRC Acropolis Rally win

Ott Tanak admitted he was “very worried” he’d lose a drought-ending World Rally Championship win in Greece after a gearbox issue struck in the final stage.

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Tanak feared final stage drama would cost him WRC Acropolis Rally win

Ott Tanak admitted he was “very worried” he’d lose a drought-ending World Rally Championship win in Greece after a gearbox issue struck in the final stage.

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New WRC hybrid unit measures could raise costs for teams

An enforcement of hybrid unit safety measures effective from last weekend’s Acropolis Rally could increase costs for World Rally Championship teams moving forward.

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Evans striving to re-find driving enjoyment after WRC Acropolis setback

Elfyn Evans says he needs to “get back to normal ways” and “enjoy” being behind the wheel after an Acropolis Rally that severely dented his World Rally Championship title aspirations.

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Evans striving to refind driving enjoyment after WRC Acropolis setback

Elfyn Evans says he needs to "get back to normal ways" and "enjoy" being behind the wheel after an Acropolis Rally that severely dented his World Rally Championship title aspirations.

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Acropolis WRC victory a “big release of pressure” for Neuville

Thierry Neuville believes his Acropolis Rally victory is a significant moment and a "big release of pressure" in his pursuit of a maiden World Rally Championship title.

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WRC Acropolis: Neuville victorious after Ogier rolls on final stage

Thierry Neuville clinched victory in the toughest Acropolis Rally in recent years to boost his World Rally Championship title hopes after rival Sebastien Ogier rolled on the final stage.

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Neuville: Nothing is done yet with roughest Acropolis stage to come

Thierry Neuville is refusing to get carried away with his Acropolis Rally lead ahead of what is expected to be the roughest stage of the World Rally Championship event on Sunday.

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WRC Acropolis: Sordo puncture hands Neuville the lead

Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville has inherited the Acropolis Rally lead after team-mate Dani Sordo became the latest World Rally Championship Rally1 driver to hit trouble.

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WRC Acropolis Rally: Ogier power issue hands Tanak healthy lead

Tanak was the only championship challenger to avoid problems to end an attritional Friday on Greece’s rough gravel roads with a 21.8s lead over team-mate Dani Sordo.

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WRC Acropolis: Tanak regains lead from Ogier, Fourmaux retires

Hyundai’s Ott Tanak has regained the Acropolis Rally lead while Adrien Fourmaux’s pursuit of a maiden World Rally Championship victory has come to a halt.

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WRC Acropolis Rally: Ogier snatches lead as Neuville, Evans suffer power issues

Sebastien Ogier moved into the lead of the Acropolis Rally after an eventful opening loop where power issues struck his World Rally Championship title rivals Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans.

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Why Acropolis Rally will live up to ‘European Safari’ moniker

Often referred to as the ‘European Safari’ given the incredibly tough conditions, this weekend’s World Rally Championship Acropolis Rally is likely to be even harder than its African counterpart.

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Why it's still too early to get excited about a potential Subaru WRC return

There’s no hiding from the fact that the World Rally Championship is entering a crucial phase as it wishes to establish its future, improve its appeal and attract more manufacturers. And last weekend’s Acropolis Rally gave both the series and the FIA every incentive to ensure that its pathway is…

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M-Sport has no intention to stop WRC Rally1 programme

The team’s future in the WRC was called into question at last weekend’s Acropolis Rally following the publication of an interview with driver Pierre-Louis Loubet in French media that suggested the squad could be absent from next year’s Rally1 field. The article has since been labelled “fake news” and has…

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WRC teams would welcome a Subaru return

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem revealed at last weekend’s Acropolis Rally that the three-time WRC constructors’ winner (1995-1997) is considering a possible return to the championship.

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How WRC drivers are preparing to enter the Acropolis unknown

Storm Daniel has wreaked havoc in Greece this week severely affecting preparations for this weekend’s 70th anniversary Acropolis Rally.

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Torrential rain forces WRC Acropolis Rally shakedown cancellation

Greece has been subjected to flash flooding this week after receiving record-breaking rainfall courtesy of Storm Daniel. Last Sunday WRC crews were issued a severe weather warning of the approaching storm.

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Acropolis Rally secures two-year WRC extension

The legendary Acropolis Rally will remain on the World Rally Championship calendar until 2025 at least after securing a contract extension.

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Rovanpera focused on NZ fightback after one of his "worst" WRC events

World Rally Championship leader Kalle Rovanpera has vowed to come back stronger in New Zealand after admitting his Acropolis Rally was one of the worst of his career.

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WRC Acropolis Rally: Neuville wins in historic Hyundai 1-2-3

Thierry Neuville survived a brutal Acropolis Rally Greece to end his World Rally Championship victory drought and head a history-making maiden 1-2-3 for Hyundai Motorsport.

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WRC Acropolis Rally: Neuville heads Hyundai 1-2-3 after Lappi retirement

Thierry Neuville heads into the final day of the World Rally Championship's Acropolis Rally leading Ott Tanak, as Hyundai ended a highly attritional Saturday occupying a potential podium lockout.

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WRC Acropolis Rally: Loeb wrestles lead back from Loubet

Sebastien Loeb produced a late fightback to wrestle the Acropolis Rally lead from M-Sport team-mate Pierre-Louis Loubet after losing the advantage during a hotly contested Friday afternoon in Greece.

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Gaurav Gill off to a good start in Acropolis Rally

NEW DELHI: Driving on the twisty gravel mountain roads of Greece, India's Gaurav Gill was off to a brilliant start at the Acropolis Rally. The event, also called the 'Rally of Gods', started with a Super Special Stage (SSS) at the Athens Olympic Stadium on Thursday with over 60000 spectators.

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Rovanpera downplays prospects of WRC title success in Greece

Kalle Rovanpera has downplayed the prospect of wrapping up what would be a record-breaking maiden World Rally Championship title at this weekend’s Acropolis Rally.

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