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The Bizarre Story of the FIA Cup for Drivers
The WRC had its inaugural season more than 50 years ago in 1973. Despite that, for the first six seasons, there was no championship for drivers. The only titles that were awarded by the motorsports governing body were for Manufacturers and…
2026: The WRC Season in Numbers
The 2026 WRC season came to an end following the end of Rally Italia Sardegna. The final season of the Rally1 regulations as we know them was a thriller, with the champion being decided on quite literally, the final corner, of the last stage, of the…
7 Rally1 Era Moments you Forgot!
The Rally1 era, at least in its current state, came at an end following the sensational finish of the 2026 Rally Italia Sardegna. The second pass of the Sassari - Argentiera stage was the last time we'll see the Puma, i20 N and GR Yaris Rally1s in…
Ford Returns to the WRC as a Manufacturer
For the first time since 2012, there will be a works Ford team in the World Rally Championship. The company has confirmed a factory return for the 2028 WRC season, with M-Sport set to run the programme, in a car adhearing to the WRC27 regulations in 2029.
How will road sweeping affect drivers in Sardegna? An Analysis
Following the cancellation of Rally Saudi Arabia, Rally Italia Sardegna will play host to the final round of the 2026 WRC season. Provided the outcome of the rally is not determined by punctures or mechanical issues, the starting order will…
2026 Route Previews
Stats Posts
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How often does the fastest driver actually win in the WRC?
How often does the fastest driver in a rally actually win in the end? It's a simple question, but it's quite tricky when you think about it. Is the winner always the fastest in a rally? How has this changed through the years? In other words, who…
2025: The WRC Season in Numbers
With the 2025 season reaching its conclusion, we take a deep dive to look at how each driver and team performed across the year. The Powerslide Stats Season Review is back and it's nerdier than ever!
A Look Back at the 2025 ERC Season
The European Rally Championship season drew to a close in Croatia this past weekend, with Miko Marczyk emerging victorious.
The R5 Class: The Story So Far
We take a deep dive in all R5/Rally2 cars, and how they've performed in international competitions since 2013, as well seeing who the representative GOATs are!
Acropolis Rally Posts
Route History of the Acropolis
Concept Itineraries
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How would Rally Finland look if it used Remote Services?
Dimitris' failed attempt at a Rally Finland concept!
What could an ERC rally based in Ioannina look like?
Greece recently re-entered the international stage with its own tarmac rally. Would a rally like this one be enticing for the ERC promoter?
Could this be how Rally Croatia will look like in the future? - Adriatic Rally Concept
After the end of this year's Rally Croatia, rumors started to emerge that the event organisers are exploring the idea of moving the event to someplace else in the future. The rumored locations include Dubrovnik, a location that has never hosted a…
What to expect from a WRC rally in the Canary Islands
The WRC will be returning to Spain after a two year's absence, in a new location, with the Canary Islands being set to host a WRC event for the first time. The Gran Canaria island has been host of the Rally Islas Canarias (formerly known as Rally El…
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