News - April 2009

FIA InSafety

27 April 2009 - admin

The latest edition of InSafety, the journal for the FIA Institute and the motor sport safety industry, takes an in-depth look at progress made in rally safety and the many new features that helped Jari Matti Latvala walk away unharmed from his huge crash at 2009 Rally Portugal.

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2009 Pirelli Star Driver Rally de Portugal report

7 April 2009 - admin

Four of the five Pirelli Star Driver crews finished the opening event of their 2009 campaign, the Vodafone Rally de Portugal, which ended in the Algarve Stadium, Faro, this afternoon (Sunday). Ten competitors and five Mitsubishi Lancer Evo Xs were revealed to the world’s media on Wednesday afternoon at ...

Revised format announced for 2009 Pirelli 'Star Driver' competition in FIA Middle East Rally Championship

3 April 2009 - NDP

FIA Vice President and regional rally commissioner, Derek Ledger, has announced a revised format for this year's Pirelli 'Star Driver' competition, following the postponement of the Jordan International Rally and the withdrawal of the Sharqia Rally from the FIA Middle East Rally Championship.

The top two drivers from the ...

Pirelli Star Driver scheme launched for 2009 season

3 April 2009 - admin

The Pirelli Star Driver scheme has been launched for 2009, following its successful inaugural year during which five talented young drivers from around the world won a drive in a series of six of this year’s FIA World Rally Championship events.

The programme is designed to find rallying’s ...