Sport newsThe sixth round of the FIA World Rally Championship takes the contenders to the Mediterranean island of Sardinia for Rally Italia, the third of six consecutive gravel events. Sanremo was the original base for Italy’s round of the series and the event was previously known as the Rally of...

Sebastien Ogier moved into a dominant first position on Rally Italy after multiple dramas for long-time leader Hayden Paddon.Hyundai driver Paddon held on for all of Friday and through Saturday morning under increasing pressure from the Volkswagens. A spin for Paddon on the afternoon's first full-length stage finally handed Ogier...

Mid-stage "pit stops" could be introduced into the World Rally Championship for the first time next season.WRC manager Michele Mouton said she is aware of plans for compulsory mid-stage tire changes and wants to discuss them further. Two current rounds of the WRC are considering the move, with Rally Italy's...