SPIN, The Rally Pod

Five-time runner-up in the World Rally Championship, Thierry Neuville is closing in on a maiden world title which he can claim at next week's Rally Japan. So that got us thinking: who are the drivers in WRC history who should've, would've and even could've become world champion, but for one reason or another didn't quite manage it?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Colin Clark and David Evans join Luke Barry to debate the ramifications of Jari-Matti Latvala's decision to reduce his WRC commitment in 2025 and go part-time, with a focus on driving in the FIA European Historic Rally ChampionshipSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fresh from attending the launch of the new Lancia Ypsilon HF Rally4, Alasdair Lindsay discusses what it means and why it should be a cause for a concern for the WRC. He and Luke Barry also examine the WRC driver market and make predictions for 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join the gang for our analysis of last week's Central European Rally, discussing the finer points of what was universally agreed to be the World Rally Championship at its very best.George Donaldson is joined by Alasdair Lindsay and David Evans to discuss the event, and George takes up the role of team principal at Toyota to outline how he would have dealt with Takamoto Katsuta this season.This week’s SPIN, The Rally Pod delves into Thierry Neuville’s frame of mind as he sits at home awaiting a potential Japanese coronation and offers advice to the Belgian’s boss as Hyundai chases its first ever two-title season.There’s plenty more to listen out for, including the identity of the Beyond Rally Women’s Driver Development Program star with World Rally Champion parentage. And, this being mid-to-late October, there’s news on how DirtFish would like to seriously scare you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thierry Neuville heads to this week’s Central European Rally with only one thing on his mind: clinching a first World Rally Championship crown. With a healthy points lead, the odds are stacked in his favor. But the Central European Rally’s roads can bite at any moment. Join Colin Clark and David Evans as they discuss Neuville’s approach to the event and his desire to get the job done before next month’s season finale in Japan.Further talking points include the pressure on Takamoto Katsuta, the prospects of Sami Pajari and whether Kalle Rovanperä should be assisting Toyota’s bid for the manufacturers’ championship. WRC2’s complicated title fight and renewed discussion on the future of hybrid power in the WRC, it’s all here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last weekend, Donagh Kelly invited the cast of the British Rally Championship in the late '90s to his Stables Motorsport Centre for a weekend or reliving old, and creating new, memories. DirtFish brings you the inside track.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The gravel portion of the World Rally Championship is done for 2024, and Thierry Neuville is still sitting pretty at the top of the tree. But can he still be caught, and if so by who? Are Kalle Rovanperä's performances being overlooked, and where do things lie now after a controversial finish in WRC2?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With Thierry Neuville 34 points out front and Hyundai 35 to the good, is the battle for both World Rally Championship titles already over with three rounds to go? Join David Evans, George Donaldson and Luke Barry for the Rally Chile 2024 previewSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Overmountain Rally Tennessee wrapped up two American Rally Association National titles. Brenten Kelly is joined by newly crowned L2WD co-driver champion and DirtFish instructor Michelle Miller to discuss Overmountain's ARA National debut and Richo Healey's journey from rally novice to champion in only three years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a special interview (recorded prior to Rali Ceredigion), Hayden Paddon chats to David Evans about the health of rallying today, and where he feels it could improveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's been a dramatic few days in the World Rally Championship. Luke Barry, David Evans and Alasdair Lindsay discuss Toyota's decision to bench Takamoto Katsuta and analyze the Thierry Neuville and Sebastien Ogier battle in GreeceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the World Rally Championship emerges from its four-week summer break, David Evans, Colin Clark and Luke Barry look at the key questions that need answered, starting with this week's Acropolis Rally GreeceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Richo Healey has been a sensation in the ARA this year, emerging as the favorite to claim the L2WD title. His co-driver, DirtFish Rally School instructor Michelle Miller, chats their progress and epic class win on last weekend's Ojibwe Forests Rally with Brenten KellySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hyundai has a decision to make – who should be in its third car next season? David Evans, Alasdair Lindsay and Luke Barry debate Cyril Abiteboul's dilemma and also catch up on an exciting pair of rallies in the USA and Finland.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sara Price became only the third woman ever to win a stage of the Dakar as she battled for victory in the SSV class. Becoming world champion is the aim – but she's going off on unexpected new adventures in the meantime.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a special edition of SPIN, The Rally Pod, Luke Barry sits down with M-Sport team principal Richard Millener to talk about his five years at the helm of Dovenby Hall's WRC efforts – plus test out how well he knows team founder Malcolm Wilson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Colin Clark, George Donaldson and host Alasdair Lindsay for our review podcast of Secto Rally Finland - as the team ask what can be done to fix the current WRC points system, and ponder the future of WRC's biggest young talents, as well as analyzing what went down in Jyväskylä.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rally Finland fans might be focused on Kalle Rovanperä this week – but the intensity of the WRC title race is also ramping up. Which of Thierry Neuville, Ott Tänak and Elfyn is feeling the heat heading to the fastest round of the season? Colin Clark, David Evans and Brenten Kelly discuss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Twenty years ago, Petter Solberg endured a torrid Rally Finland - feeling ill, and then going off early in the rally. But restarting on Saturday, the Subaru driver would make history by breaking the record on the legendary Ouninpohja stage - a record that stood for over 10 years.Petter talks to Colin Clark to rekindle those special memoriesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The end result went begging for Mārtiņš Sesks in Latvia, but it doesn't matter - the statement he has made to the entire World Rally Championship service park is emphatic.The question now: what happens next?M-Sport team principal Richard Millener has already said he'd love to have Sesks back in the car, but how feasible is that? If Sesks can't make an M-Sport reunion work, what other options does he have? Could there potentially be room at Hyundai with its third-driver strategy for 2025 coming under review, or does he need to wait until a new manufacturer signals interest in the WRC and needs a driver it can mould around its project?But Sesks wasn't the only talking point: what about Sébastien Ogier? Could we really <i> see him commit to the thing he always said he wouldn't ever do - doing effectively a full season again and potentially chasing that record-equalling ninth world title?Then there's the road order debate - does a qualifying stage need to be considered again? And has Toyota got to revise its team order strategy, with Takamoto Katsuta stealing points from Elfyn Evans on the powerstage?Join in all the discussion as Alasdair Lindsay, Colin Clark and George Donaldson dissect all the major talking points from Rally Latvia 2024 on SPIN, The Rally Pod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.