Olivia Kairu

The World Rally Championship (WRC) teams make a cross-continent jump from the punishing gravel roads of Portugal to the smooth yet grating asphalt of Toyota City and its nearby prefectures as they gear up for Round 7, Rally Japan.

The punishing gravel stages of the Rally de Portugal 2026 set the scene for the next round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). From the smooth, high-grip asphalt of Rally Islas Canarias, we pivot to the grand gravel amphitheatre that demands endurance and restraint from drivers.

The World Rally Championship (WRC) arrives in Gran Canaria for Round 5 of the 2026 season, carrying momentum from a dramatic Rally Croatia that once again underlined the razor-thin margins on asphalt.

Rally Croatia returns to the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar after a year-long hiatus for the first of three races in a gruelling five-week run.