SPIN, The Rally Pod

David Evans, Luke Barry and George Donaldson debate who their top 10 drivers of the 2022 World Rally Championship season are.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Evans, Luke Barry and George Donaldson discuss what rounds would feature in their ideal WRC calendarSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The SPIN, The Rally Pod team sit down and discuss Ott Tänak's return to M-SportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the 2022 season done and dusted, Colin Clark is joined by special guest Andrea Adamo to dissect the year just passedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Finally, we have a schedule for the 2023 WRC. But is it a good schedule? The SPIN, The Rally Pod team discussSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Esapekka Lappi moved from Toyota to Hyundai. Craig Breen moved from M-Sport to Hyundai. Takamoto Katsuta earned a promotion to the main Toyota team. Just your average week in the WRC, then... Here's our verdict on Hyundai and Toyota's 2023 driver lineups.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We all expected Toyota to win on home turf, and yet it was Thierry Neuville who took victory for Hyundai. What does that mean for the 2023 season? And what can be said about Japan's return to the WRC?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The first leg of Rally Japan was drama-filled, with a scary fire for Dani Sordo, another crash for Craig Breen and stages cancelled. Elfyn Evans kept his cool to hold the early lead.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 discuss the challenge facing the crews in Japan this weekend as the 2022 World Rally Championship draws to a close on the tight and twisty asphalt roads around Aichi. Who has the advantage? Only time will tell...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the last round of the year, but there's plenty still to prove. What can we expect from Japan, and who do we think will win? Plus, what does Andreas Mikkelsen do now his Hyundai return looks to be off? It's all here on this week's podSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The World Rally Championship returns to Japan this week after more than a decade away. We have plenty of memories from previous editions – including events on the stages and experiencing the country’s special culture.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hyundai faces a difficult decision ahead of 2023 as to who should partner Thierry Neuville. But who would we pick, and what strategy should the team adopt - commit fully to Neuville as its number one or bring in more equal partners?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ott Tänak will leave Hyundai at the end of the year, but who will replace him, and what does Tänak himself do now? It's all discussed in this week's SPIN, The Rally PodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How did Ogier mastermind an emphatic first victory of his 2022 season? Colin Clark and Luke Barry recap all the action on the final day of Rally Spain.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A battle royale was expected between Sébastien Ogier and Kalle Rovanperä on Saturday - but Ogier was simply too good for Rovanperä who was swallowed by Thierry Neuville.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 Luke Barry evaluate a potentially weather-influenced Rally Spain – can Hyundai fight with Toyota, is the pressure on Evans to deliver, and what chances do M-Sport have of a result here?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DirtFish talks with all the leading World Rally Championship contenders in the lead-up to Rally Spain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our SPIN, The Rally Pod team discuss the dramatic ARA finale in which Ken Block crashed out of on the opening day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ken Block is in the box seat to win his first ARA National title – can he fend off Subaru to clinch the crown? That, plus a deep dive into WRC Rally New Zealand, is debated by George Donaldson, Nate Tennis, Luke Barry and Lisa O'Sullivan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Naturally, a lot of discussion surrounds Kalle Rovanperä's magnificent title win, but the SPIN, The Rally Pod team also assesses the success of Rally New Zealand after a 10 year hiatusSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kalle Rovanperä is the 2022 World Rally champion. Hear what he has to say about that, and what Colin Clark and David Evans make of what he's achievedSee 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 recap Saturday's action on Rally New Zealand, a day of lead changes, crashes, and yet more penalties for Hyundai.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Colin Clark has a theory. Toyota, it's going to struggle in New Zealand. David Evans says that's nonsense. It's not long until we find out. Join Clark and Evans as they look ahead to Rally New Zealand 2022See 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 decade since the WRC was last in New Zealand, but just how good are the roads? We speak to the major players to get their thoughts ahead of the event.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why M-Sport has left Fourmaux behind for New Zealand, the chances of a Craig Breen win and Toyota's recent struggles are all discussed in the latest episode with David Evans, Colin Clark, George Donaldson and Lisa O'Sullivan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ken Block took a vitally important win on STPR over Brandon Semenuk. It's set up a thrilling ARA title fight, but some championships have already been wrapped up...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The SPIN, The Rally Pod team wrap up an eventful Acropolis Rally, which lived up to its unforgiving reputation last weekend, while also looking ahead to the next round of the American Rally Association presented by DirtFish National series.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thierry Neuville wins his first event in 11 months, Ott Tänak closed the gap to Kalle Rovanperä, Dani Sordo completed an historic 1-2-3. Hyundai was the winner in Greece, but there was controversySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Should Hyundai impose team orders? And what a day of drama! Catch up with the latest from Saturday in AcropolisSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

M-Sport has had a brilliant day as Sébastien Loeb leads, but Pierre-Louis Loubet was the real star of FridaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Colin Clark chatted to all the leading World Rally Championship drivers ahead of round 10 in Greece.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DirtFish remembers WRC PR guru Mark Wilford who sadly passed away last week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

George Donaldson is joined by DirtFish Rally School instructor Nate Tennis for a look at what went wrong for some of the World Rally Championship's finest in BelgiumSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There were surprises at every angle on this year's Rally Ypres, and even some increasing tension between Hyundai team-mates Thierry Neuville and Ott Tänak. Our SPIN, The Rally Pod team discuss all the major talking points from another eventful rally.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ott Tänak successfully defended Elfyn Evans' attack to win Ypres Rally Belgium. Colin Clark analyzes all the actionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thierry Neuville was well on course for a victory at home until he crashed on the penultimate stage. Relive all the Ypres action from day twoSee 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 day with a Kalle Rovanpera crash and Thierry Neuville fightback!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Colin Clark chatted to all the drivers and team principals ahead of round nine of the 2022 WRC seasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The WRC heads to the famous Ypres Rally for just the second time - but what can we expect?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week George Donaldson looks into what caused Oliver Solberg, Craig Breen and Esapekka Lappi's accidents on Rally Finland with the help of David Evans and Lisa O'SullivanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A superb victory for Ott Tänak made a real statement of intent on Rally Finland as he became the first driver to beat Kalle Rovanperä in a straight fight this yearSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ott Tänak and Kalle Rovanperä are split by just 8.4 seconds. It's game on for tomorrow. Who's going to win? David Evans and Colin Clark give their takeSee 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 discuss all the major action from the first full day of Rally Finland.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The World Rally Championship rolls into points leader Kalle Rovanperä's home nation this week – Finland. Can anyone beat him on his home turf? David Evans, Colin Clark, George Donaldson and Lisa O'Sullivan discuss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ken Block is pushing Subaru pair Travis Pastrana and Brandon Semenuk to the limit for the ARA National title – but who will go on and win? DirtFish analyzes the season so far and what comes next – both for the main title and the hotly-contested support classes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Was Colin Clark's assessment of Kalle Rovanperä's Estonia performance too harsh? Can Elfyn Evans beat his team-mate in Finland? There's plenty to discuss after another exciting Rally Estonia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kalle Rovanperä is running away in the WRC title race – but is having a new series superstar helpful or harmful in the long run? David Evans, Colin Clark and George Donaldson discuss Rovanperä, Rally Estonia and New England Forest Rally in the latest SPIN episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Max McRae has stormed into the limelight lately, but how good is he? The team reflects on the McRae family achievements and future following the McRae Rally ChallengeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Toyota scored a dominant 1-2-3-4 finish on Safari Rally Kenya, repeating a historic feat from 29 years earlier. But how did they master the rough and tumble of Kenya's stages so much better than the rest? Luke Barry and George Donaldson dissect the latest round of the World Rally Championship.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Heading to the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend? Of course you are. David Evans and Rob Hansford tell you what you can expect from DirtFish at the famous festivalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.