Local hero Janis Baumanis to make rallycross comeback in Riga
A familiar face in both the World and European Rallycross Championships, Janis Baumanis has officially confirmed his return to action. The Latvian driver will be back behind the wheel of his Peugeot 208 Supercar at his home event in Riga, scheduled for May 9–10. Naturally, Baumanis couldn’t miss the chance to compete at the Bikernieki […]
Filip Thorén confirms return to RallyX
After finishing fifth in the 2024 Open 4WD Pro Am championship in his debut season behind the wheel of Hedström Motorsport’s VW Polo Supercar, Filip Thorén is set to return to RallyX. The Swedish driver will focus on a nine-round campaign, starting his season in Latvia on 9-10 May. Last year, Thorén reached the finals […]
Strong Supercar debut for Nathan Ottink
At just 18 years old, Nathan Ottink is already living up to the promise many saw in him. The 2024 European Junior Autocross Champion made a strong impression in Montalegre as he debuted in Rallycross’s fiercely competitive Open 4WD category, driving a Ford Fiesta built by former FIA European Championship legend Jos Kuypers. After Saturday’s […]
No slow start for Elias Svensson in FC2
The 2024 RallyX champion, who moved up from CrossCar, showed last weekend that he needed little time to master the new FC2 effectively. With two podium finishes at Montalegre, Elias Svensson has already sent a clear message to his rivals – even the 20-year-old Swede did not expect such a strong debut. In his first […]
Hallman’s podium streak comes to an end, but pace remains unmatched
Despite winning the FC2 final on Sunday, Tommi Hallman saw his remarkable run of 23 consecutive podium finishes come to an end at Montalegre. A slight frustration, no doubt, but one that didn’t stop the Finnish driver from putting in a top performance. Hallman, alongside Ulrik Linnemann, was the only driver to post three fastest […]
High drama unfolds at Montalegre
The Portuguese circuit of Montalegre was packed with over 10,000 spectators – and they weren’t disappointed. The second day of the 2025 season provided non-stop action. Open 4WD Pro // Nathan Ottink escapes the chaos Despite topping all three qualifying sessions with the fastest times, Tommi Hallman failed to make it into the final Top […]
An exceptional opening day in Montalegre
With no fewer than eight finals on the schedule, the first of two races at Montalegre’s season-opening event kept fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Open 4WD Pro // Ulrik Linnemann Unstoppable After winning all three qualifying heats, Ulrik Linnemann and his VW Polo asserted their dominance in emphatic fashion. […]
Tommi Hallman leads the FC2 pack
While Ulrik Linnemann grabbed the fastest time in Q1 behind the wheel of his VW Polo Supercar, Tommi Hallman had little to complain about after his own performance. The Finnish driver posted the second-fastest overall time in the Open 4WD category, steering clear of the trouble that plagued Eriksson, McConnell, and Foust—all of whom fell […]
Nathan Ottink adapts quickly
After setting the ninth-fastest time in Free Practice 2, Nathan Ottink has already showcased his potential in the highly competitive Open 4WD category. One thing is clear: the young Dutch driver wasted no time breaking into the Top 10 of RallyX’s premier class. Making his career debut in the RallyX Championship behind the wheel of […]
Tanner Foust: “Coming back here and feeling that atmosphere again is just awesome”
Almost 14 years after his first breakthrough victory in the European Rallycross Championship, Tanner Foust makes his return to competition on European soil this weekend at the same Montalegre circuit where it all began. A comeback that clearly stirs emotion in the American driver. With a résumé as long as it is impressive, Tanner Foust’s […]