David Evans brings you another episode of Gravel Notes to look back at Rallye Monte Carlo. His thoughts on why Ott Tänak's crash won't play on his mind and certainly won't slow him down. Plus, what is next on the calendar? Will there be snow in Sweden on 13-16 February or will WRC head straight to Mexico?Finally, as you may have read in Autosport or Motorsport News, it was the last week for David who has taken on a new challenge after 23+ years bringing you the latest rally news. It's a very fond farewell to David as presenter of Gravel Notes too and we wish him all the best for an exciting new chapter.

Gravel Notes - Rallying News

Tänak's Monte Carlo Crash Won't Slow Him Down

David is joined by former Autosport journalist Anthony Peacock as they drive to Rally Monte-Carlo for the opening round of the season. The guys look back at their favourite Monte Carlo stories including a pant-wetting moment as they drove home late at night in a Peugeot 106.They discuss what could happen this weekend as the rally kicks off from Casino Square and heads into two night stages in the Alps. How will drivers settle into new teams? How will Monte's stages challenge the crews from the base of Gap to the Col de Turini pass? Finally they look ahead to 2020 with new team line-ups, new cars and the World's trickiest rally stages.

Rally Monte-Carlo Preview with David Evans and Anthony Peacock

David Evans and Colin Clarke @VoiceOfRally look back at 2019. The highs, the lows, the winners and the crashes. Don't miss this feature-length edition of the Gravel Notes podcast as we raise a glass of sherry and scoff a mince pie during this special Christmas edition.Plus two exclusive interviews to end the year. David reviews the season with Kalle Rovanperä and Manchester's Chris Ingram.

2019 Mega Review with Kalle Rovanperä, Chris Ingram and Colin Clark

Toyota’s driver line-up, the RAC Rally and mince pies. Those are the three key elements in this week’s Gravel Notes. Obviously, David’s paying most attention to Sebastien Ogier, Elfyn Evans and Kalle Rovanperä’s arrival in Puuppola, but there’s still plenty of time to talk through the hot potato that is, when the season’s fit for that first mince pie...

Toyota Confirm Ogier, Evans and Rovanperä For 2020

Citroen Racing has announced it will depart the World Rally Championship with immediate effect - stating Sebastien Ogier's decision to move to Toyota left it with no alternative.The firm announced its decision on Wednesday, confirming mounting speculation of a withdrawal.Ogier and team-mate Esapekka Lappi had a year left to run on their contracts, but the six-time world champion's decision to walk away after a difficult season aboard the C3 WRC left Citroen with no lead driver.A statement from Citroen Racing said: "Citroen decided to withdraw from its WRC programme in 2020 due to the absence of a first-class driver available for 2020 season."

Citroën Quit WRC - Esapekka Lappi & Pierre Budar Talk To David Evans

The final round of the World Rally Championship in Australia was cancelled due to the catastrophic bushfires which caused loss of life and destroyed homes. At times like these, sport takes a backseat to far more important events.  However there is still plenty to discuss as there was criticism for not cancelling the event sooner, whilst others thought it was an overreaction. David Evans looks at the situation from all angles. The Constructors Championship was automatically decided and there was impact on the driver market for 2020 too. 

Sport Takes A Backseat As Rally Australia Cancelled

David Evans looks ahead to Rally Australia and the end of another incredible season of WRC. With so many drivers fighting to be 'best of the rest' there's everything to fight for down under.

Tänak's Toyota Farewell - Rally Australia Preview

Welcome to a very historic occasion following a weekend of amazing drama and theatre. Ott Tänak says he channelled the difficulties of his rollercoaster WRC career so far into his title-clinching Rally of Spain drive. On this podcast David catches up with Tänak, moments after he wins the title.Plus we talk Dakar Rally as Fernando Alonso confirms he will be competing with Toyota for the 5,600 mile event which sees less than half the entrants reach the finish line. David interviews both Fernando Alonso and three-time Dakar winner Nasser Al-Attiyah.

Ott Tänak Takes The Title And Fernando Alonso Talks About Dakar Rally

Can Ott Tänak secure the 2019 FIA World Rally Championship in Spain? David Evans is back on the podcast to look at the title battle, with 28 points separating Tänak and Sébastien Ogier.

Tänak On Verge Of Glory

Colin Clark (@VoiceOfRally) joins David in the Citroen as they drive to the Mull Rally on the Isle Of Mull. They look back to Wales Rally GB last weekend and ask: was Llandudno the best location and should it be changed for next year? One thing which they both agree on was the racing which was magnificent. Plus they're looking ahead to this weekend on the Isle Of Mull for the Beatson’s Building Supplies Mull Rally.

Rally GB Review: The Fight Was Huge

Join David Evans as he presents Autosport's official start to Wales Rally GB live from the M-Sport garage inside the Service Park. Broadcast from 7:20pm on Wednesday 2nd October on our Youtube and Facebook channels, plus streamed live on the Gravel Notes podcast, he talks to drivers and personalities from the world of rally.

Live from Wales Rally GB Service Park with Petter Solberg and Elfyn Evans

David talks about the legends stage of RallyDay 2019 last weekend. Plus, the calendar for 2020 and looking ahead to Wales Rally GB next weekend.

Legends Entertain At Rallyday 2019 and Rally GB Preview

Welcome back to Gravel Notes. On today's show David is reflecting on Rally Turkey and the unbelievable action it delivered. The chief benefactor of the chaos was Sebastian Ogier who crafted a victory by driving brilliantly.The C3 WRC led for 15 out of 17 stages on the rough roads around Marmaris last weekend, with Ogier leading home team-mate Esapekka Lappi - the Finn securing his second runners-up spot in three rallies following a similar result at home in Finland.Citroen conducted a crucial pre-Rally GB test in Wales o decide whether it deploys suspension updates for the next World Rally Championship round.Finally, two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso's Dakar Rally preparation began with a roll during his first competitive rally-raid event with Toyota in South Africa last weekend, finishing 16th overall.

How Ogier Won In Turkey and Alonso's "Nightmare" First Rally Raid

Join David Evans for the first 'Gravel Notes' as he looks ahead to the Rally Turkey. Can Sebastien Ogier secure his third World Rally Championship win of 2019? Or can Tanak repeat his victory of last year? Plus David looks back at the season so far and major talking points of 2019.Listen to Gravel Notes with David Evans for weekly discussion of the WRC, European Rally Championship, Dakar Rally and much more.

Rally Turkey Preview and 2019 Recap

Listen to Gravel Notes for weekly discussion of the WRC, European Rally Championship, Dakar Rally and much more.

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