The Motorsport Files

WRC Portugal Review

WRC Portugal Review Thierry Neuville claimed a dramatic Vodafone Rally de Portugal victory on Sunday to revive his season and deliver Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team’s first win of 2026. The 2024 world champion arrived at round six sitting only seventh in the drivers’ standings after a difficult opening sequence that included a final-stage crash whilst leading Croatia Rally and no podiums from the first five rounds. Hyundai, meanwhile, had watched Toyota win every rally so far this year. Portugal looked set to continue that pattern until the penultimate stage, when Sébastien Ogier stopped to change a right-rear puncture on Vieira do Minho 2. The Toyota Gazoo Racing driver had started Sunday with a 21.9sec lead and was closing on a record-extending eighth Portugal win, but his victory hopes disappeared in the rutted, rock-strewn conditions. Neuville, who had kept himself in the fight throughout a punishing weekend of rain, mud and constantly changing grip, moved into the lead with only the Fafe Wolf Power Stage remaining. He and co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe completed the final test without drama to win by 16.3sec from Oliver Solberg. On the show this week, Sam Coleman joins us for her first episode to discuss the events in Portugal. We take a look back and discuss the heart breaking moment Sebastian's rally fell apart, the extra competitor in the form of the low loader, Hyundai's long awaited first win of the year and Lancia's success in WRC2.

S1 Ep14 - The F1 Show, Miami Review podcast

The 2026 edition of the Miami Grand Prix delivered one of the season’s most competitive and high-profile weekends, blending intense on-track action with Miami’s trademark spectacle. Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli emerged as the standout performer, securing pole position and converting it into victory on Sunday after holding off reigning world champion Lando Norris in the race. McLaren also showed exceptional pace throughout the weekend, with Norris winning Saturday’s Sprint race ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri, signalling a tightening battle at the front of the championship. Ferrari remained in contention through Charles Leclerc, while qualifying showcased an unusually close field, with multiple teams fighting for the top rows. On this episode... Analysis of the recent Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, exploring race dynamics, team strategies, driver performances, and future predictions. Hosts Drew Bentham and Zac delve into technical innovations, regulatory impacts, and the evolving landscape of F1 racing.

Jon Armstrong talks about Rallying in Ireland and the potential future of the WRC

RECORDED IN EARLY MARCH 2026 (Before we heard about Rally Scotland and before the Safari) SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.themotorsportfiles.com [https://www.themotorsportfiles.com] MSport has a reputation for nurturing new rally talent and our guest today is no exception. Their latest signing has been impressing on the World Rally stage since being promoted to the top team at the start of this year. His story began on the lanes of Northern Ireland and he progressed quickly. Budget restrictions meant pivoting to an alternative in 2018 and he found himself competing against the best in the world in the Esports WRC championship, winning the title first time out. But, he was hungry for more and returned to enter the ERC with an eye on class titles and overall victory. Last year he’d made it to the main MSport team but narrowly missed out in the title despite securing podiums and a couple of wins. He’d done enough though and this year he began his Rally 1 journey. A tricky start to his year has led to some mistakes but the pace is clear. Back in early March my guest joined me to talk about the future of the sport, the support of Motorsport Ireland and his view on how the future may look. On the show today we welcome, JON ARMSTRONG Summary Jon Armstrong shares his journey from Irish rallying roots to international success, exploring the sport's culture, the impact of sim racing, and the future of rallying including WRC and esports integration. Key Topics Rallying culture in Ireland and its acceptance Jon Armstrong's career progression and key milestones The influence of sim racing and esports on rally driving Future of rally regulations and car development Strategies for growing rally's global audience Jon's Links Website - https://jonarmstrongrally.com/ [https://jonarmstrongrally.com/] MSport - https://www.m-sport.co.uk/ [https://www.m-sport.co.uk/] WRC - https://www.wrc.com/en [https://www.wrc.com/en]

F1 Show with Tiktok's Laura Louise

After what has been a controversial start to the new season with the widest set of rule changes for over a decade, we take a look back at the first 3 races of the season, the recent news and rumour mill to see what we can take from the season so far. On the show today, we're joined by social media F1 creator, Laura Louise who herself, is amassing an impressive following on both Tiktok and Instagram. This episode delves into the recent developments in Formula One, focusing on Red Bull's challenges, driver market dynamics, and the impact of new regulations on the sport's future. Expect analysis on team performances, regulatory changes, and the sustainability of F1 as a global sport. Who is Laura-Louise? Laura Louise is an F1 enthusiast turned content creator, providing daily content on Tiktok and Instagram from race day breakdowns to the latest news bites. She discusses it all and loves hearing everyone’s opinions on what’s happening within the sport. Key Topics Red Bull's recent struggles and team dynamics Max Verstappen's stance on F1 regulations and future Impact of new F1 regulations on racing and safety Driver market prospects and team changes Sustainability initiatives in Formula One

S1 Ep11 MEM Rally Team Osian Pryce & Meirion Evans discuss the 2026 British Rally Championship

The @brcrally [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCbZLCCOck_2dPsohOqu5cTg] championship gets under way this weekend and it's a season that promises plenty of speed, pressure and competition between the major contenders. Today we're joined by 2 drivers who know exactly what's at stake as we go into the 2026 season. Both driving for the MEM Rally team in the iconic @castrol [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCqWt41sdzPyfdmGsNP67eRw] @TOYOTAGAZOORacingJPchannel [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCCtALHup92q5xIFb7n9UXVg] Toyotas, one has his eyes firmly set on his first championship, and the other is looking to repeat his victory in 2022. On the show today, we welcome @TheMeirionEvans [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCNEg1YX9fI15_SYniWk0SJw] and @OsianPryceRallying [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCd1VLKsB3IwJD93ArjCmF3w] Summary In this engaging interview, rally drivers Osian Pryce and Meirion Evans share their journey into rallying, discuss their influences, and reveal insights into their racing strategies and experiences. Discover how they manage risks, prepare for races, and their thoughts on historic and modern rally cars. Key Topics • Rally career beginnings and development • Influences and role models in rallying • Risk management in racing • Car development and feedback process • Differences between historic and modern rally cars • Race preparation and strategy for short stages • Championship goals and competition analysis • The impact of iconic drivers like Colin McRae and Loeb