WRC 1983 - FIA World Rally Championship

During the summer of 2022, eight teenagers and young adults from Kuujjuaq, Kangiqsualujjuaq and Kangirsuk took part in a two-week kayaking adventure.

Sixty snowmobilers, indigenous and non-indigenous, join forces to take part in a huge snowmobiling expedition: a 3500 km journey to be completed in 16 days. The goal: to cross a large swath of Quebec to work towards reconciliation between peoples. In this choral film, which is as much a physical ordeal as a spiritual and psychological one, the participants take on the mission of raising public awareness of the issues dear to their communities. Through the challenges posed by the weather and the long daily journeys that put the group to the test, a powerful bond is forged between the participants, who face enormous adversity. A journey on the land of ancestors that reveals the strength of togetherness.

This comprehensive review looks back at every single action-packed round of a dramatic year of high-speed competition. This is the complete story of how Finland's Tommi Makinen managed to retain his World Championship crown against the determined efforts of veteran Carlos Sainz, and the incredible five wins he took on his way to a third title. The review follows the entire dramatic story, from Monte-Carlo to Great Britain, in amazing action footage, including plenty captured by in-car cameras. The battle for the championship may have come down to a fight between Sainz and Makinen, but they aren't the only stars of this show - you're also treated to Colin McRae in winning style, the legendary Juha Kankkunen showing the advantage of consistency and Richard Burns, the man who would become England's first World Rally Champion, delighting the home crowd with victory on the last round.

Never Just Win is a full-length documentary that looks back on the incredible 2024 World Rally Championship, which saw Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe lift the Drivers' and Co-Drivers' titles in their Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid WRC car after an epic battle with their teammates Ott Tanak and Martin Jarveoja that went right to the final day of the season. The film gives you exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team, featuring Esapekka Lappi, Andreas Mikkelsen, Dani Sordo, Christian Loriaux, and Cyril Abiteboul, throughout one of the most dramatic and tense World Rally Championship seasons ever. Pulling no punches, Never Just Win shows you first-hand the ups and downs of the team throughout the year and exactly what it takes to win the WRC title

In a year of highs and lows, the World Rally Championship once again delivered another spectacular season of top class rallying, starting with the regular season opener at the legendary Rallye Automobile Monte Carlo. Despite tough competition from Elfyn Evans, Thierry Neuville and Ott Tänak, it would be reigning champion Kalle Rovanperä who would claim the title once more with a round in hand. The 8-time World Champion Sébastien Ogier would also make the occasional appearance throughout this heated championship keeping the new guard on their toes, winning three out of the seven rallies that he competed in. The official review brings you all the best highlights from this dramatic season with over 7 and a half hours of heart thumping action guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.

The 2019 World Rally Championship has been packed with excitement right from the start. As defending champion Ogier switched to Citroen and Ott Tanak and Thierry Neuville remained with Toyota and Hyundai respectively, and the calendar expanded to include Rally Chile there was plenty to discuss before a wheel had turned. But there was also Sebastien Loeb searching for a new challenge by moving to Hyundai. The official review of the WRC 2019 features the action, the drama and the scenery from all rounds.

2018 will be a long remember year in the World Rally Championship. Not only because the new generation WRCs are so spectacular, but also because it was exciting until the last round in Australia. All four manufacturers could win at least one of the rounds and with Neuville, Ogier and Tänak three drivers on three different cars had a chance to take the drivers’ title when the championship arrived in Australia. Not to forget the sensational part-time comeback of Sébastien Loeb and Turkey hosting a new. Visually amazing event. This official film shows the highlights from all 13 rounds of the World Rally Championship 2018.

In the late 1970s, when the question of making a four-wheel drive rally car was raised, Audi engineers contacted FIA to consult on homologation issues. At that time, this technology was banned, and no one raised the problem of making such a car. At the time, the FIA saw no problem in authorizing the little whim, leaving the Germans to build their own toy. Following the publication of the 1979 FIA Yearbook, which lifted the ban on all-wheel drive, Audi went ahead with its design for the revolutionary quattro. Lots of people expected the quattro to look like a Jeep. Many laughed but then there was silence. Audi went ahead with its quattro, the car that will change the face of rallying forever. It was the birth of a legend that captured the imagination and brought out fans in their tens of thousands. The future had arrived.

WRC is the benchmark for tyre-shredding, gravel-spitting, mud-slinging action and this all-action official review of the 2013 World Rally Championship gets right into the heart of it. This year, Sebastien Ogier seared his name in to the history books as the man who finally broke Monsieur Loeb's grip on the title - albeit only after Loeb stepped back from his stellar driving career. Across the world from Mexico to Australia, Argentina to Monte Carlo this is WRC 2013 review.

Citroen superstar Sebastien Loeb not only claimed a record-breaking fifth World Rally Championship title, he also re-wrote the record book along the way, including becoming the first driver in WRC history to win 11 events in one season, win the same event seven times in a row, the first to win the Monte-Carlo rally five times and in Argentina four times. He dominated the 2008 season, proving his skills in all conditions and on every terrain. Loeb wasn't the only record-breaker: Title rival Mikko Hirvonen, who headed the Championship battle early in the season. Ford team-mate Jari-Matti Latvala also claimed his place in history when he became the youngest person ever to win a WRC event.

Follow the dramatic championship battle between Sebastien Loeb and his fierce rival Mikko Hirvonen - with the flying Finn determined to wrestle away the title French legend Loeb has held for the past five years, and the pair trading blows at every rally. The knife-edged title tussle ended in spectacular style, with Citroen's Loeb and Ford's Hirvonen separated by a single point as they began the final event of the year. Loeb would secure an amazing sixth World Championship title in a row, but would have to fight Hirvonen right down the last day. The official review brings you extensive coverage of this season-long campaign, plus the turbulent year endured by Ford's Jari-Matti Latvala, the return of Petter and Henning Solberg, the story of rising stars like Evgeny Novikov and Sebastien Ogier, guest stars like Formula One racer Kimi Raikkonen and many car-wrecking crashes - including Loeb's title-threatening encounter with a tree stump!

Ford's Mikko Hirvonen took the opening win, but this year was, once again, all about Citroen superstar Sebastien Loeb. He took an astonishing eight victories as well as an unprecendeted seventh World Championship, and, as ever, he did it in style, stunning fans worldwide with breathtaking car control and his phenomenal flair. Competition behind Loeb raged in the "best of the rest" battle. Jari-Matti Latvala emerged as Ford's strongest contender, with two wins on his way to the runner-up spot. Citroen's Sebastien Ogier firmly established himself as a star of the future with two amazing victories, while former champion Petter Solberg produced stunning drives to ensure he was always in the mix.

Relive all the nerve shredding power and excitement from the most challenging WRC yet as RECHARGED takes you through the highs, lows, thrills and spills from the 2004 FIA World Rally Championship. Subaru's Petter Solberg began the season as the reigning champion but after thousands of miles of rallying across some of the most inhospitable terrain, the championship took a very different turn. Featuring a full review of the 2004 season, RECHARGED will take you on a no-holds barred drive across 16 events and 5 continents. We put you at the heart of the action, letting you see all the blood, sweat, toil and tears that go into the most gruelling motorsport on the planet.

Relive a nail-biting year of record-breaking action and excitement, as Ignition revisits the most memorable and heart-stopping moments of the 2005 FIA World Rally Championship. Citroen's superstar Sebastien Loeb shone as he defended his title as World Champion in awesome style, breaking numerous records en route, making his closest rivals work harder than ever before. Featuring a full review of the 2005 season, Ignition takes you on a journey through 16 rallies over four continents where the best drivers in the world faced challenging snow to intense heat, gruelling gravel to tricky asphalt, highlighting the highs, lows, tears, sweat and frustrations that are all key to success on the most diverse, exciting and gruelling motorsport on the planet.

Re-experience the excitement of the 2006 FIA World Rally Championship. Sebastien Loeb started the year as two-time World Champion and boosting his statistics to an awesome 28 WRC victories, becoming the most successful WRC driver ever. Citroen's superstar claimed a hat-trick of driver titles to finish off the season. Ford finally clinched its first FIA WRC Manufacturer's title for 27 years.

The 2007 FIA World Rally Championship produced one of the most gripping title battles of recent years, and this review brings all the action from every single round. Citroen superstar Sebastien Loeb started the year as triple world champion, however Ford's Marcus Gronholm was determined to end his stunning career on a high by making 2007 his year...

From Monte Carlo in January to RallyGB in November, the pedals were pressed hard to the metal as the best of the best of the World's rally drivers fought furiously fpr points and the ultimate prize in rallying; the FIA World Rally Championship. Get right into the heart of the action with stunning course-side and on-board camerawork. Fascinating interviews and informative commentary. If you're not flinching from the flying rocks, bracing yourself as the cars hurtle over jumps and leaning into the corners, you'd better check your pulse! Get ready, this one's going to blow you away!

The 2011 FIA World Rally Championship saw the dawn of a new era, and delivered more action than ever! It was a year of down-to-the-wire finishes, massive crashes, bitter rivalries and outstanding performances, plus a title battle that ran to the very last rally of the season. With blistering action from every round, plenty of in-car footage, interviews and in-depth analysis, the official review is the comprehensive record of an unforgettable year.

In 2003 the stage was set for the closest WRC final ever. This explosive DVD covers the battle for the 2003 FIA World Rally Championship where after thousands of miles across 14 events it all came down to one final rally in Wales. At 200mph helicams track the cars across hostile terrain, whilst on-board cameras put you at the heart of the action as you experience every gut wrenching twist and turn of the WRC. As well as the full review of the WRC season, get the inside track on WRC with over 70 minutes of additional features including: gravel driving techniques, the clash of the constructor bosses – Frequelin vs Provera, farewell profile of Tommi Makinen, unseen edit of the final stage of Wales Rally GB and three complete unseen stages from in-car cameras including Tommi in Finland for the last time. All providing a unique 360-degree view of the 2003 season.

Ever get the feeling we re living in a new golden age of world rallying? We do. Let s look at the evidence: Talented drivers? They don t get much better than Sébastien Ogier, but he s been pushed hard all season by Jari-Matti Latvala, Kris Meeke, Thierry Neuville, Ott Tänak and, latterly, Esapekka Lappi all of whom have taken round wins. Powerful, interesting cars? That s been the best thing about the 2017 season. With the new rules allowing much more powerful engines and better aerodynamics speeds have increased and coincidentally everything looks even more spectacular than usual. Great races? With six different winners at the time of writing the answer is a definitive Yes! The iconic stages of the World s most famous rallies including Monte Carlo, Rallye Finland, Argentina and Sardinia have seen some classic encounters.