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<p>Josh McErlean and co-driver Eoin Treacy slide their Ford Puma Rally1 through a corner during the Central European Rally. Picture: Jaanus Ree/Red Bull Content Pool</p>

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Josh McErlean sits in ninth after mixed second leg of Central European Rally

While Neuville and Rovanpera won the morning's earlier stages with the latter trimming team mate Ogier's lead to just 0.6s, the eight times World champion revelled on the Col de Jan test

<p>On October 8, 2000, Michael Schumacher won his first Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship with Ferrari, clinching it at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka. Picture: Chiaki Tsukumo/AP</p>

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Nostalgia is a dangerous thing but, 25 years ago, Schumacher drove our imagination

<p>Kilavullen's Conor Shanahan (Toyota Starlet) and his Wexford co-driver Andy Hayes won Class 14 in the Assess Ireland Rally of the Lakes last May. Picture: Martin Walsh. </p>

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Time for dialogue and change to tidy up crowded rally calendar

Italian Grand Prix 2025 - Practice Day - Autodromo Nazionale Monza

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Lando Norris fastest again for McLaren at Italian Grand Prix final practice

McErlean Josh , Treacy Eoin , Munster Grégoire (NDL), Louka Louis (BEL) Mārtiņš Sesks (LAT), Francis Renārs (LAT)

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McErlean buzzing for legendary 'Grand Prix on gravel'

Motorsport calendar is still experiencing uncertain conditions

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Motorsport calendar is still experiencing uncertain conditions

'Story is only getting started' - Spike Island thrills to Drift drama

'Story is only getting started' - Spike Island thrills to Drift drama

Buttevant's Alan Hynes beat 15 other drivers to win the Red Bull Drift Pursuit

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Austria F1 GP Auto Racing

Lando Norris storms to Austrian F1 GP pole as angry Verstappen slumps to seventh

Max Verstappen said the Red Bull car was "completely undriveable".

Sat, 28 Jun, 2025

McErlean Josh

Discipline key for McErlean and Treacy in punishing Rally of Gods

The duo face unforgiving and punishing terrain at the EKO Acropolis Rally Greece

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Fermanagh native Jon Armstrong fully prepared for Rally Poland despite route revamp

Fermanagh native Jon Armstrong fully prepared for Rally Poland despite route revamp

Meanwhile, there is a strong Irish contingent in the Junior ERC category including reigning Billy Coleman Young Driver of the Year award winner Cavan's Craig Rahill, who was fourth in the category in Spain earlier in the season

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

Spike Island To Host Red Bull Drift Pursuit 21/5/2025

Josh McErlean hoping to conquer 'rough and relentless' Rally Sardinia alongside Eoin Treacy

Buoyed by their performance in the most recent round in Portugal, the faster and tighter stages on the island’s north eastern coast will provide yet another challenge as they become more familiar with their Rally1 car

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

Alex Dunne tops F2 standings after second win

Alex Dunne tops F2 standings after second win

The Rodin Motorsport driver took the chequered flag at the iconic Imola track on Sunday morning.

Sun, 18 May, 2025

Sebastien Ogier

Lead changes three times on Friday at Rally Monte-Carlo

Irish pair Josh McErlean/Eoin Treacy remain twelfth in their Ford Puma Rally1.

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Irish motorsport chief lays out the road ahead

Irish motorsport chief lays out the road ahead

Rallying continues to be the most popular spectrum of Irish motorsport that is enjoying a strong wave of success both nationally and internationally.

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

Verstappen ordered to do 'work of public interest' after swearing on TV

Verstappen ordered to do 'work of public interest' after swearing on TV

The Dutch driver's language was deemed "coarse" and "rude" by F1's governing body.

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Declan Boyle heads Donegal 1-2-3 at WexfordVolkswagen Rally

Declan Boyle heads Donegal 1-2-3 at WexfordVolkswagen Rally

Long-time leader Daniel Cronin was forced to retire

Sun, 15 Sep, 2024

Norris claims Italian Grand Prix pole with Verstappen only seventh

Norris claims Italian Grand Prix pole with Verstappen only seventh

Norris is 70 points behind Verstappen with nine rounds and 254 points still to play for.

Sat, 31 Aug, 2024

Isle Of Man TT - Previews

Michael Dunlop becomes most successful Isle of Man TT rider

‘Joey’s record stood for 24 years and it’s an honour’

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Josh Moffett left with no room for error in Circuit of Munster

Josh Moffett left with no room for error in Circuit of Munster

Monaghan’s Josh Moffett seeks a third straight national title ahead of Sunday’s Lyons of Limerick Circuit of Munster Rally

Fri, 31 May, 2024

The British Government Prepares New Proposals On Irish Border Brexit Issue

Irish Examiner view: Parties keen to avoid any political hot potatoes

As manoeuvring ahead of the general election picks up pace, policy decisions and referendums are likely to be headed for the back burner

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

Hone has unfinished business at Willie Loughman Forest Rally

Hone has unfinished business at Willie Loughman Forest Rally

The Derry driver was forced to retire while leading last year's event

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

Circuit of Ireland Rally now more of a sprint

Circuit of Ireland Rally now more of a sprint

A four-stage loop repeated in the afternoon will provide the action.

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Cronin targets podium in revived BRC

Cronin targets podium in revived BRC

Keith Cronin embarks on his bid to win the Probite British Rally Championship for a record-equalling fifth time.

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

Sam Moffett leads from start to finish in Mayo Rally

Sam Moffett leads from start to finish in Mayo Rally

Monaghan’s Sam Moffett and co-driver James O’Reilly overcame the conditions and the opposition

Sun, 03 Mar, 2024

Bahrain Grand Prix - Qualifying Day - Bahrain International Circuit

Christian Horner back in eye of Formula 1 storm after email leaks alleged messages

Purported messages emailed to media and senior F1 staff

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

Jordan and Hone claim Killarney Forest Rally

Jordan and Hone claim Killarney Forest Rally

The Derry crew finished 11.2s ahead of the VW Polo GTi R5 of Ballygawley’s Vivian Hamill and Wexford’s Gary Nolan

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

Motorsport Ireland president warns against canvassing for World Rally location

Motorsport Ireland president warns against canvassing for World Rally location

Three locations identified as fitting the criteria to host the service park and media centre for an Irish round of the WRC will undergo physical inspections next weekend.

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

Ryan Caldwell and Arthur Kierans win Carrick on Suir Forest Rally

Ryan Caldwell and Arthur Kierans win Carrick on Suir Forest Rally

Strabane’s Ryan Caldwell and his Monaghan co-driver Arthur Kierans took their Skoda Fabia R5 to victory in the Willie Loughman Carrick on Suir Forest Rally

Sun, 08 Oct, 2023

Caldwell now the hunted in battle for Irish Forest series

Caldwell now the hunted in battle for Irish Forest series

Strabane’s Ryan Caldwell is just one point ahead of Omagh’s Mark Donnelly ahead of the EMC Lakeland Rally in Enniskillen

Thu, 31 Aug, 2023

'Dark day for our sport': Two competitors killed in Sligo Rally crash

'Dark day for our sport': Two competitors killed in Sligo Rally crash

Gardaí have urged people not to share footage of the collision on social media or messaging apps

Mon, 17 Jul, 2023

A special 42 for Moffett in Waterford's Raven's Rock Rally

A special 42 for Moffett in Waterford's Raven's Rock Rally

Co-driven by Limerick’s Keith Moriarty, they led from the start

Sun, 02 Jul, 2023

State Papers: Dublin grand prix was on the Formula One grid in 1992 but never got started

State Papers: Dublin grand prix was on the Formula One grid in 1992 but never got started

The Liffey Trust planned a Monte Carlo-style F1 circuit along the East Wall Rd, through Fairview, and back via Alfie Byrne Rd

Thu, 29 Dec, 2022

2022 WRC Rally New Zealand

'I shouldn't be making those mistakes' - Craig Breen devastated by New Zealand slide

Craig Breen’s aspirations of a much-needed strong result for his M-Sport Ford WRT evaporated on the fifth stage of Repco Rally New Zealand

Fri, 30 Sep, 2022

FIA World Rally Championship Belgium - Day 2

Breen can get back on track in New Zealand

In recent events, Craig Breen has had to cope with criticism from within the M-Sport camp

Fri, 30 Sep, 2022

Keith Cronin crashes out in Wales

Keith Cronin crashes out in Wales

Keith Cronin’s bid for a record-equalling fifth British Rally Championship took a blow

Sun, 04 Sep, 2022

Little to choose between Cronin and Pryce

Little to choose between Cronin and Pryce

Both have two wins apiece from the opening four rounds

Thu, 01 Sep, 2022

Hungary F1 GP Auto Racing

Irish Examiner view: A sport on its way towards redundancy

The F1 juggernaut has roared on this season but interest is growing in its greener alternative, FE

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Gardaí report 'extremely positive' return for Killarney's Rally of the Lakes

Gardaí report 'extremely positive' return for Killarney's Rally of the Lakes

Previous editions had resulted in large-scale antisocial behaviour, prompting a major garda response this year

Sun, 01 May, 2022

Thousands gather for Rally of the Lakes in Killarney

Thousands gather for Rally of the Lakes in Killarney

It is the first time the rally has taken place since 2019, having been cancelled because of the pandemic

Sat, 30 Apr, 2022

Josh Moffett wins West Cork Rally

Josh Moffett wins West Cork Rally

Moffett and Andy Hayes took a 23.3 second victory over Welsh aces Meirion Evans/Jonathan Jackson

Sun, 20 Mar, 2022

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New Motorsport Ireland president Aiden Harper excited for the future

Aiden Harper wants to explore the huge potential in Irish motorsport and is looking forward to the task following his unopposed appointment last week

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

Williams file photo

Nicholas Latifi received death threats after F1’s controversial season finale

Latifi has been subjected to abuse after his crash at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix sparked a chaotic end to the title race

Tue, 21 Dec, 2021

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Race - Yas Marina Circuit

New FIA president: Lewis Hamilton set to face punishment for skipping gala

Hamilton and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff skipped the Thursday night gala, despite Article 6.6 of the F1 regulations requiring the top three drivers in the Championship to be present

Fri, 17 Dec, 2021

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Race - Yas Marina Circuit

Christian Horner promises Nicholas Latifi a lifetime supply of Red Bull

Williams driver Latifi's crash ultimately led to Max Verstappen winning the Formula One world championship with victory in Abu Dhabi

Sun, 12 Dec, 2021

Mercedes appeal fails as Max Verstappen wins F1 world championship on last lap

Mercedes appeal fails as Max Verstappen wins F1 world championship on last lap

Hamilton appeared to be charging to glory, easily holding Verstappen at bay in the closing laps only for a crash for the Williams of Nicholas Latifi to change the course of events

Sun, 12 Dec, 2021

Abu Dhabi F1 GP Auto Racing

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen trade fastest times in Abu Dhabi practice sessions

The alterations around the Yas Marina circuit saw Verstappen run over 12 seconds faster than the quickest time in the corresponding session here last year

Fri, 10 Dec, 2021

Paul Rouse: 'Start your engines' - When Ireland was a motorsport mecca

Paul Rouse: 'Start your engines' - When Ireland was a motorsport mecca

The Irish affinity with Formula One racing was most recently manifest in the lives of Eddie Jordan, Eddie Irvine, Derek Daly, and Rosemary Smith.

Fri, 10 Dec, 2021

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Motorsport: Sweeping changes to Irish rally calendar

While there are only three forest events proposed for 2022, the governing body is keen to add another event to the gravel series.

Thu, 09 Dec, 2021

Lewis Hamilton

Tommy Martin: Still the king, but now Lewis Hamilton thinks about more than winning

Alexander the Great, Napoleon, Happy Gilmore — history is full of hungry young men dripping with ambition. That’s Max Verstappen in our tale and Lewis Hamilton is the King of Kings

Thu, 09 Dec, 2021

Formula One Pre-Season Testing - Day Two - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Mercedes end controversial sponsorship deal with Kingspan

Mercedes have ended their controversial sponsorship deal with Irish building materials company Kingspan, saying it is “not appropriate” to continue the partnership

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021