5 Nations BRX Supercars join World RX for Lydden Hill rallycross feast

The headline Supercar category in the Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy will join the UK’s round of FIA World Rallycross Championship on July 22-23 next year for a points-scoring round.

The pinnacle of the sport last raced at the Kent venue in 2017, but having switched to a brand-new era of all-electric cars at the top level, will now return to the circuit that hosted the first-ever rallycross event on February 4 1967, joining renowned venues such as Holjes in Sweden, Hell in Norway and Cape Town in South Africa on the 10-round calendar, as announced by the FIA World Motor Sport Council today [December 7].

Lydden Hill to host the FIA World Rallycross Championship in 2023

The FIA World Rallycross Championship will make a sensational return to the oldest rallycross venue in the world – Lydden Hill – on July 22-23 next year.

The pinnacle of the sport last raced at the Kent venue in 2017, but having switched to a brand-new era of all-electric cars at the top level, will now return to the circuit that hosted the first-ever rallycross event on February 4 1967, joining renowned venues such as Holjes in Sweden, Hell in Norway and Cape Town in South Africa on the 10-round calendar, as announced by the FIA World Motor Sport Council today [December 7].

Johan Kristoffersson and KYB Team JC crowned 2020 FIA World Rallycross Champions

In light of continued health concerns regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the organiser of the World Rallycross of Germany, scheduled to take place 12-13 December, has decided to cancel the final event of the 2020 FIA World Rallycross season. As the World RX of Germany event was the last scheduled event of the season, championship points leader Johan Kristoffersson has been named the 2020 FIA World Rallycross Champion, and KYB Team JC win the 2020 FIA World Rallycross Championship for Teams.

Kristoffersson claims dramatic Catalunya win

* Johan Kristoffersson claims victory at Logitech G FIA World RX of Catalunya
* Timmy Hansen and Anton Marklund take round eight podiums
* Andreas Bakkerud and Mattias Ekstrom star but miss out on top results

Sweden’s Johan Kristoffersson claimed a dramatic victory at the Logitech G FIA World RX of Catalunya, round eight of the FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy (18 October).

Hansen victorious in Catalan thriller

* Timmy Hansen takes victory in Catalunya to become fourth 2020 World RX winner
* Johan Kristoffersson takes second and extends Drivers’ standings lead
* Kevin Hansen makes it double-podium for Team Hansen

Sweden’s Timmy Hansen raced to victory at the Logitech G FIA World RX of Pirineus-Barcelona 2030, round seven of the FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy (17 October), his first victory since winning the 2019 Drivers’ title.

Logittech G World Rallycross of Catalunya preview

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is the venue for rounds seven and eight of the FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy this weekend, 17-18 October.

Saturday’s round seven is named to support the local bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics, Logitech G FIA World RX of Pirineus-Barcelona 2030 while round eight on Sunday is named Logitech G FIA World RX of Catalunya.

Ekstrom storms to Riga World RX win

* Mattias Ekstrom wins in Latvia
* Championship leader Johan Kristoffersson takes second in Riga
* Robin Larsson joins Ekstrom in double KYB Team JC podium

Sweden’s Mattias Ekstrom secured his second win of the 2020 season at the Neste World RX of Riga-Latvia, round six of the FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy (20 September).

Kristoffersson takes Riga victory

* Johan Kristoffersson wins in Latvia to extend Championship lead
* Mattias Ekstrom and Timmy Hansen finish on Riga podium
* KYB Team JC continues to lead Teams’ standings

Sweden’s Johan Kristoffersson claimed his 23rd career victory at the Neste World RX of Riga-Latvia, round five of the FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy (September 19), to extend his Drivers’ Championship lead.

Neste World Rallycross of Riga-Latvia preview

The Latvian capital, Riga is the venue for rounds five and six of the FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy this weekend, 19-20 September.

Neste World Rallycross of Riga-Latvia takes place at the Bikernieki circuit 10km east of Riga city centre and will be the fifth time the World Championship has taken place in Latvia.

New Citroen boosts Projekt E in Riga

The addition of a new Citroen C3 ERX with support from Citroen Racing and two drivers who raced in the FIA World Rallycross Championship in 2019 will boost the Projekt E field in the second round of the new series for all-electric racecars.