Wheelers Blog & News tagged "rallies"

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton gets a step closer towards retaining his title as the world champion by winning first place in the Russia Grand prix during the 15th stage of the world championship of the Formula One at Sochi circuit. Hamilton was ahead of German Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) and Mexican Sergio Perez (Force India-Mercedes). Mercedes team dominated the 15 stages so far, and only Vettel broke this “domination” with his victory in Malaysia, Hungary and Singapore. Hamilton won 9...

Global tire company Pirelli confirmed that it has extended its contract with World Championship Formula One. The announcement was made in the Russian resort of Sochi during the F1 race. There have been some rumors in the recent period saying that it could be possible for the French company Michelin to be the official supplier of tires for the F1 once again. However, Pirelli, based in Milan the Italian city, holding the supply of tires for the competition since 2011 will continue its...

With the end of the  2015 Rally of Lebanon, Roger Feghali dominated the entire rally and achieved another success proving that he truly deserves the title! The overall ranking of the first ten drivers: 1. Roger Feghali (Lebanon) and Joseph Matar (Lebanon), Ford Fiesta 5: 2:28:13 hours 2. Nicolas Amiouni (Lebanon) and Elie Mousallem (Lebanon), Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 10: 2:34:22 h 3. Tamer Ghandour (Lebanon) and Salim Jalilati (Lebanon), Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 10: 2:34:38 h 4. Rodrigue Al...

- "Rodolph Asmar" An ambitious 19-year-old Lebanese, passionate about motor sports since a young age, started driving fast cars in Kartings and then decided to raise the challenge and achieve his biggest dream by participating in national rallies among other professional drivers. Despite his young age, Rodolph participates today in all stages of the Rally Championship of Lebanon driving his Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9, tuned by Kazan Performance tuning, a professional team known for his high...

Let’s face it. Speeding is dangerous. If you’re a fan of speed, go on a track. If you’re on the track it doesn’t mean you’re safe, but you certainly are speeding legally. Now, if you’re a professional driver, on a legalized track, and a tractor, yes a tractor comes your way; then you have no luck at all. Hyundai driver, Thierry Neuville survived from a terrible accident that was going to either end his career or end his life. Out of nowhere, in the middle of the rally, a tractor came out...