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World Rally Championship
Motorsport
Heikki Kovalainen
Rallying
Subaru
Colin Mcrae
Rally Sweden
Rally Finland
WRC2
Teamwork
Safety Culture
Carlos Sainz
Wales Rally GB 2003
Emil Lindholm
Japan
Rallycross
Petter Solberg
Mildred
Toyota
Adrien Fourmaux

WRC Backstories interviews the personalities that make up the FIA World Rally Championship, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how each of them came to be part of the toughest motorsport in the world.

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Latest Episodes

Fresh off being crowned WRC2 champion, Oliver Solberg took time to reflect on what could be a career-defining season, as the latest guest on Becs Williams' WRC Backstories. A story most think they may already know, Solberg reveals the pain of 2023, t... more

As you would expect, former Hyundai Motorsport team principal Andrea Adamo is not holding back, still showing that famous passion that helped drive Hyundai Motorsport to their first-ever manufacturers' title. Easily one of the most recognisable, and ... more

For better or worse, Mads Østberg is a competitor who wears his heart on his sleeve, making him one of the most relatable drivers in rallying. Whilst still competing at the top level behind the wheel, the recently engaged Norwegian is also enjoying a... more

Fast-tracked into the WRC in 2024 on the back of some head-turning dominant performances on gravel at European Championship level, anybody who did not know the name Mārtiņš Sesks before ORLEN 80th Rally Poland was left in no doubt following one of th... more

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Sami Pajari
Finnish rally driver competing in the World Rally Championship.
Team Toyota
Episode: WRC Backstories: Sami Pajari
Adrien Fourmaux
Rising rally driver in the World Rally Championship with a background in medicine.
M-Sport Ford World Rally Team
Episode: WRC Backstories: Adrien Fourmaux
Thierry Neuville
The reigning World Rally Champion
WRC
Episode: WRC Backstories: Thierry Neuville

Host

Becs Williams
Host of WRC Backstories, known for insightful interviews and engaging storytelling with guests from the world of rallying and motorsport.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 149 ratings
  • Ace!!

    Always a good listen, well produced podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meeeeeeeeeeeerrrrreeee
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Superb content

    Can’t get enough of the WRC podcast! Some good insights shared in here

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hun0066
    Australia6 years ago
  • Great

    Please continue and do more and more episodes and more regularly. Great interviews all the time

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LafLaf25
    France7 years ago
  • Love Regroup

    Big thanks to the WRC Radio team for all the stage recaps, esential if I've missed a whole day! Particulary love the special Regroup podcasts. Becs has a great rapport with the drivers and gives a real insight into the rally world. Only downside is that we need MORE! Top job everyone

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RallyNut25
    United Kingdom8 years ago

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The rapport between the host and guests is often highlighted as a standout feature.
Positive feedback emphasizes the informative nature of the discussions regarding the rallying community.
Listeners appreciate the high production quality and engaging storytelling.

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#143
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#246
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WRC Backstories: Oliver Solberg
Q: What's next for you?
Oliver expresses his desire for a full-time seat in WRC and readiness to take the next step in his career.
WRC Backstories: Oliver Solberg
Q: How are you feeling good?
Oliver shares that he feels fantastic and tremendously happy about his recent successes.
WRC Backstories: Mārtiņš Sesks
Q: Did it give you a bit of an ego?
Yeah, it did, because you start to feel like, oh, wherever I go, I can win this.
WRC Backstories: Mārtiņš Sesks
Q: When did you get the absolute, you know, the call or whatever to say, it's on, it's happening?
It was more or less in a Zoom meeting where everyone agreed to do it.
WRC Backstories: Maciej Woda
Q: What is going to happen next for you, Maciej?
I have no idea. We'll see what happens at Rally Portugal for Juniors.

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The content focuses on the personal journeys and experiences of individuals involved in the FIA World Rally Championship. It showcases a curation of stories from a variety of guests, including team bosses, drivers, and industry insiders, reflecting on their early life, careers, and the challenges faced in the competitive world of motorsport. Notably, the conversations often explore themes of passion for rallying, teamwork, and the impact of personal struggles on professional journeys, providing insights into the human side of racing that resonates with fans of the sport.

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1. SPIN, The Rally Pod
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WRC Podcasts launched 10 years ago and published 64 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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