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WRC Backstories interviews the personalities that make up the World Rally Championship, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how each of them came to be part of the toughest motorsport in the world
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WRC Backstories: Jari-Matti Latvala from 2021-12-10T00:00
Follow his first season as team principal of Toyota Gazoo Racing, Jari-Matti Latvala sits down with Becs Williams to reflect on his new role and his career to date.
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WRC Backstories: Julien Ingrassia from 2021-11-10T00:00
ACI Rally Monza will see the curtains drawn on the career of one of the WRC’s greatest and most successful co-drivers, Julian Ingrassia. Ahead of his 168th and final start, Ingrassia took time to s...
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WRC Backstories: Chris Patterson from 2021-11-02T00:00
With 144 starts in the WRC spanning four decades, Chris Patterson retires as one of the most experienced co-drivers in the history of the Championship. From driving a stage for Petter Solberg to ta...
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WRC Backstories: Mikko Hirvonen from 2021-09-21T00:00
Like most Finns, Mikko Hirvonen’s rallying legacy began at an incredibly young age. Now, he reveals to Becs Williams how he evolved from driving cars on a frozen lake next to his father’s house, to...
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WRC Backstories: Dan Barritt from 2021-08-06T00:00
From a hobby co-driver to WRC winner on home turf, this is the story of Brit Dan Barritt, a man who still seems in awe of where his hobby has taken him.
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WRC Backstories: Molly Taylor from 2021-06-18T00:00
Coming up in the world of motorsport from the southern hemisphere, Molly Taylor has made it something of a habit of breaking through barriers. Now the Australian is back in Europe for an all-new ch...
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WRC Backstories: Francois-Xavier Demaison from 2021-05-07T00:00
From winning multiple WRC manufacturers’ championships, to orchestrating a one-two-three podium on Monte-Carlo, to setting the quickest time ever up Pikes Peak, the current Williams F1 Technical Di...
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WRC Backstories S2 Ep. 2: Craig Breen from 2021-03-18T00:00
Caption: Already practicing stage-end interviews in his backyard as a child, it was clear that a future in the WRC was calling for Craig Breen. In this heartfelt chat with Becs Williams, Irishman B...
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WRC Backstories S2 Ep. 1: Sébastien Ogier from 2021-02-02T00:00
Fresh off his 50th WRC victory and record-breaking 8th Rallye Monte-Carlo victory, Sébastien Ogier opens up with Becs Williams in the first episode of Backstories – the official podcast of the WRC ...
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WRC Backstories EP 12: Petter Solberg from 2020-11-17T00:00
From starting out with his brother Henning’s wife as his co-driver, Petter Solberg quickly rose through the ranks to become a regular fix in WRC and a household name in his native Norway. In this e...
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WRC Backstories Ep 11: Scott Martin from 2020-10-02T00:00
Growing up as a friend of Matthew Wilson, it seems only natural that Scott Martin moved into the world of rallying. Fresh off the second victory of his WRC career, Elfyn Evans' co-driver opens up t...
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WRC Backstories EP10: Kaj Lindström from 2020-08-20T00:00
Rising to prominence in the WRC as a co-driver, Kaj Lindström remains in the WRC as sporting director for Toyota Gazoo Racing. Hear of the professional transformation the Finn has gone under in the...
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WRC Backstories EP9: Nicolas Gilsoul from 2020-07-23T00:00
As part Hyundai Motorsport Week, Becs Williams talks with Thierry Neuville's co-driver, Nicolas Gilsoul.
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WRC Backstories EP8: Malcolm Wilson from 2020-07-09T00:00
In this special episode of Backstories to coincide with M-Sport Ford Week, Becs Williams interviews M-Sport Ford owner and WRC icon, Malcolm Wilson
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WRC Backstories EP7: Tom Fowler from 2020-06-18T00:00
In the seventh episode of Backstories, host Becs Williams talks with Toyota Gazoo Racing chief engineer Tom Fowler in a WRC Tech Month special edition of WRC Backstories
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WRC Backstories EP6: Dani Sordo from 2020-06-04T00:00
In the sixth episode of Backstories, host Becs Williams talks with Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team driver Dani Sordo
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WRC Backstories EP5: Jarmo Lehtinen from 2020-05-21T00:00
Co-Driver Week, presented by Anonimo, extends to Backstories as well, as Becs Williams catches up with one of the most experienced co-drivers in the WRC, Finland’s Jarmo Lehtinen.
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WRC Backstories EP4: Ott Tänak from 2020-05-07T00:00
This week, host Becs Williams sits down with the reigning world champion Ott Tänak of Estonia, tracking his career from small-town Estonia to the top of the world
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WRC Backstories EP3: Elfyn Evans from 2020-04-23T00:00
In the third episode, Becs Williams catches up with fellow Welsh native, Elfyn Evans, who talks about his big off-season move to Toyota Gazoo Racing.
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WRC Backstories EP2: Gus Greensmith from 2020-04-09T00:00
In the second episode, host Becs Williams sits down with M-Sport Driver Gus Greensmith, a driver who has undergone a major fitness regime ahead of his second season driving in the WRC.
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WRC Backstories EP1: Thierry Neuville from 2020-03-26T00:00
Backstories is a series of in-depth interviews with personalities of the WRC focusing, as the name suggests, on the backstory of each of these personalities.
In the first episode, host Becs Wil...
Title showdown in Wales! from 2019-10-01T00:00
It's time to find out who will be crowned this years Junior WRC Champion! On hand to run you through the possible contenders are Becs Williams and Seb Scott and they are joined by former Junio...
Wales Welcomes! from 2019-09-27T00:00
A huge weekend is in prospect at Wales Rally GB! In this weeks Regroup we catch up with 2003 WRC Champion Petter Solberg who will compete in Wales for the final time. Petter recounts his caree...
Germany chat & Co-Driver secrets from 2019-08-30T00:00
Becs Williams is joined by Julian Porter to analyse Rally Germany and talk 2020 driver line up, with Toyota co-driver Seb Marshall revealing the secrets of his craft ahead of a rally he was on...
Let’s Regroup, shall we? from 2019-08-08T00:00
An incredible event in Finland means there is a lot to talk about! Becs Williams catches up Richard Millener of M-Sport to discuss the latest on Elfyn Evans and the team plans for Germany. Whi...
Junior WRC Podcast from 2019-07-26T00:00
The first ever dedicated Junior WRC podcast is here! Want a peek into the world of Junior WRC? Then you have one, the first podcast for the series is now available. Catch up with the latest ne...
Sardinia is calling! from 2019-06-14T00:00
Becs Williams and Emyr Penlan talk Sardinia and the prospect of a great battle ahead. Featuring interviews with Teemu Suninen and new co-driver Jarmo Lehtinen, Esapekka Lappi and Ott Tanak.
Portugal Passion from 2019-05-30T00:00
Desc: This weekend we see a hugely competitive entry for the WRC’s return to Europe including the debut of Gus Greensmith in a WRC car, we find out his thoughts plus we chat with Hyundai’s And...
Chatting Chile from 2019-05-09T00:00
A brand new event for WRC, it is time to discover what Rally Chile has to offer! Hear from Jari-Matti Latvala, Seb Ogier, Elfyn Evans, Ott Tanak and Seb Loeb.
Legendary Argentina! from 2019-04-26T00:00
The weather makes a challenging event even more of an adventure for our crews. We chat to all the teams to find out their take on this years Rally Argentina.
FIA Post Event Press Conference from 2019-04-01T00:00
The twists and turns of Corsica are legendary, as was the story of this years event. Listen as the top three crews tell us their tale of round four of the FIA World Rally Championship. Julien ...
Talking Tarmac from 2019-03-28T00:00
It’s time to turn to tarmac and our WRC crews are ready for the challenge of Corsica! Becs Williams talks tarmac with Ott Tanak, Seb Ogier, Seb Loeb and Elfyn Evans with Scott Martin giving us...
Heat is on for Rally Mexico from 2019-03-07T00:00
With a fierce battle lined up for the first gravel event of the season, let's catch up with our WRC crews as they get ready for this years Rally Mexico! Becs Williams chats with Ott Tanak, Seb...
Top three talk from 2018-11-02T00:00
Loeb wins?! Was it all a dream? No, it was very real in Spain just one week ago. Find out how the top three reacted to their results and their thoughts on the final showdown in Australia. Also...
The title fighters! from 2018-10-25T00:00
Neuville, Ogier and Tanak - all locked into the intense championship battle. Hear their thoughts ahead of the penultimate round!
Can Loeb triumph? from 2018-10-25T00:00
On his last outing in the WRC this season, Loeb talks about his preparation and what the future holds. Is a return to WRC on the cards?
Solberg Returns! from 2018-10-25T00:00
After an absence of six years, Petter Solberg makes his WRC comeback with the brand new VW Polo GTI R5. Find out how the 2003 World Champ is feeling ahead of his return.
WELCOME TO WALES! from 2018-09-29T00:00
Elfyn Evans talks about last years epic win and his tough 2018 season, can he recreate the magic from last years event? Clerk of the course for WRGB, Iain Campbell gives us the full lowdown on...
Turkey talk and driver announcements from 2018-09-13T00:00
Want to know what Rally Turkey has to offer? We are here for your every need! Also, the first announcement has come with regard to the 2019 driver line up, but what are the other drivers doing...
Finally, Finland! from 2018-07-20T00:00
Becs Williams gets you ready for Nest Rally Finland with the latest Regroup podcast. Featuring clerk of the course to Rally Finland, Kai Tarkiainen alongside M-Sport’s Maciek Woda who updates ...
All Aboard for Rally Portugal! from 2018-05-17T00:00
Can Tanak do the double? Will Paddon impress on his WRC return? What is Gus Greensmith's secret skill? Find out with Becs Williams and Paul King as they talk all things Portugal in our latest podcast
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All Aboard for Rally Portugal! from 2018-05-17T00:00
Can Tanak do the double? Will Paddon impress on his WRC return? What is Gus Greensmith's secret skill? Find out with Becs Williams and Paul King as they talk all things Portugal in our latest podcast
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