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Weather forecast proved wrong and on Saturday drivers had to deal with a mix of hard, soft and wetThe Frenchman came out on top in a closely contested rally, with the turning point coming on SS 18Testoni: “We witnessed a really interesting and close …

Slippery asphalt, often covered in dirt and gravel, high stress for the tyres, which require particularly careful management. These are the main challenges of the Croatia Rally that stand out from the Pirelli engineers’ analysis post-recce.Main …

A feature of the rally will be the slippery and uneven surfaces on the narrow but quick roads around ZagrebThe P Zero Hard is the prime choice. Also available are the wet weather Cinturato and the P Zero Soft as the optionTestoni: “Watch out for the …

The concerns about rain proved to be unfounded, but stones made all sections very treacherousKalle Rovanpera won with a careful drive, dominating right from the startTestoni: “It’s a one-of-a-kind rally, rewarding those who focus on consistency and …

Slippery surfaces and often changeable conditions, especially on Saturday, with loose stones and loose gravel, with the ever present threat of rain, as in previous editions, could make life complicated for the drivers and provide a stern test for …

For two years in a row, the soft compound gravel tyre is the only choice for the whole rally weekendEven if, for the moment only slightly, the move to a March date increases the risk of rain which could make the event even harder, with deeper ruts …

The only tyre available, the Pirelli Sottozero Ice, stood up well to snow, ice and frozen gravelTestoni: “I admit I was a bit worried given the condition of the roads, but in the end, the studs stood up very well thanks to our exclusive …

Only one type of tyre available to the teams: the studded SottozeroThe 2024 route features some changes compared to last year, with more technical and slower sectionsTestoni: “Surface conditions could change from stage to stage. Adapting to this …

Without any real winter conditions, the tyre choice was down to just the asphalt P ZeroNeuville wins in WRC1 and Rossel in WRC2. A close contest meant the result went down to the wire on Sunday morningTestoni: “The drivers did a good job in terms of …

This rally could have marked the return of snow and ice, but in fact it looks like being one of the hottest ever of all the 92 Monte Carlo Rallies run. This surprising weather forecast is also the key factory of the first WRC round of the year …

The return to Gap suggests more wintery and challenging conditions than in previous seasonsOn debut the latest evolution of studded tyres, developed with the characteristics of the 2024 edition of the rally in mind The toughest day promises to …

Rain and snow kept at bay by Pirelli Cinturato tyresLittle use was made of the P Zero Hard, which were the prime for the rallyTestoni: "The wet tyres, like the others in our range, also showed great versatility and reliability. It closes a very …

Rain, currently expected on Friday, and more humid conditions than forecast could weigh on the entire race and the teams' tyre strategy The P Zero Hard is the prime. Also available are the P Zero Soft and the Cinturato for wet weather, …

The Finn wins his second world title with one race to spare, managing his lead shrewdlyRain and wet tyres protagonists of the first two days of the rally, which turned out to be more challenging than expectedTestoni: "The weather conditions strongly …

In the service of Passau, the base camp of the first Central European Rally, late yesterday morning and in the early morning of today the sun appeared, which in addition to warming the air seemed to promise a less wet and humid race than feared in …

The hard ones are the options. Cinturato wet weather tyres also availableThe road surfaces are expected to be different in the three countries touched by the rally. In common they have technicality and speedTestoni: "It will be interesting to see …

The Estonian dominates a race in which tyre choice and management proved crucialThe definitive turning point on the second day, when the Scorpion hard tyres made the differenceTestoni: "Saturday's stages, which were particularly hard on the tyres, …

Friday and Sunday characterised by softer and sandier surfaces with medium and low stress for the tyres; Saturday decidedly more demanding with very abrasive surfaces and very pronounced tyre wear. This, in short, is the picture of the Rally Chile …

The course winds through forests and coastline and features often slippery and wet surfaces.The winding but fast roads require very technical driving.Terenzio Testoni of Pirelli: "I expect a hard-fought race in which the pitfalls will be numerous."

Pirelli has not submitted its candidature to supply the FIA World Rally Championship from 2025-2027. As a result, the Italian firm will conclude its partnership as a single supplier to the WRC in 2024, having achieved the targets set three years ago …

World champion Rovanpera wins with careful strategyIreland's William Creighton takes the 2023 FIA Junior WRC titleTestoni: "The rain of the previous days highlighted the rocky surface which proved aggressive for tyres and cars"For Pirelli victory in …

Scorpion KX WRC hard tyres a must for the toughest race in the world championshipHigh heat, hard surfaces and twisty tracks the major challenges of the race that will have no service on FridayTestoni: "Attention to wear, tyre management is crucial …

The Briton wins a race characterised by rain and unexpected eventsThe only certainty was the tyres, which guaranteed durability, performance and robustness on gravel marked by puddles and rutsFIA, WRC Promoter and Pirelli together for more diverse …

As was easily predictable, even for Rally Finland, which will experience its first special stage this evening, the drivers have stocked up on soft tyres, opting for the maximum possible, namely 28. After all, as Pirelli engineers' analysis after …

As per tradition, soft compound gravel tyres will be first for the so-called Grand Prix of FinlandThe weather threatens intermittent rain with temperatures between 13 and 23 degreesTestoni: "It's the classic race that the one who makes the least …

Increased car performance makes the challenges of the race tougher for the drivers, who faced the rally with only one spare in all special stages Rovanpera dominates, taking over the rally as early as Friday afternoonTestoni: "Despite the …

Full of soft tyres, i.e. the maximum possible 28, and the hunt for grip, which is confirmed as the main challenge for all crews. These were the premises with which Rally Estonia got underway today, with the Kastre shakedown going to Kalle Rovanpera, …

Scorpion KX WRC SA tyres are the first for round eight of the World Rally ChampionshipFast, narrow roads and poor grip the biggest pitfalls of the Baltic raceTerenzio Testoni of Pirelli: "The wide working range of the soft gravel tyres ensures the …

Despite the continuous blows suffered, soft tyres ensure reliability and grip in grounds made tougher by rainToyota hits the jackpot in a never predictable race that exceeded expectations in terms of difficulty and pitfallsTestoni: 'I thought the …

Safari Rally Kenya under the banner of rain and mud, which could change the fate of the race, as well as loose stones lurking more than ever in every special stage. Keeping up with all the pitfalls coming from the often changing road surfaces will …