At the Tet Rally Latvia, a round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), two Latvian rally crews – Matīss Mežaks / Arnis Ronis and Artūrs Priednieks / Jānis Kirkovalds – from the Sports Racing Technologies team made their debut on the world rally stage. In their first WRC event, the Latvians achieved 11th and 12th places, respectively.

The eighth round of the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship, Tet Rally Latvia, has begun with an outstanding performance by local driver Mārtiņš Sesks. The Latvian, in the M-Sport Ford WRT team's Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID, is in second place after eight stages and was unbeaten in two of them. M-Sport team principal Richard Millener shared how the collaboration with Sesks started, as well as his experiences in Poland and the first days in Latvia.

The penultimate day of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Tet Rally Latvia has concluded, with Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT driver Kalle Rovanperä maintaining a convincing lead. Another Toyota crew, featuring rally legend Sébastien Ogier, holds the second position, meanwhile, the Liepāja crew of Mārtiņš Sesks / Renārs Francis, driving a Rally1 car prepared by the M-Sport Ford WRT manufacturer team, continued to demonstrate high-level performance, finishing the day in third place.

The first full day of the FIA World RallyChampionship (WRC) Tet Rally Latvia has concluded, withcrews tackling seven stages in the Tukums and Talsi regions, as well as Talsicity. The Latvian crew of Mārtiņš Sesks / Renārs Francis surprised spectatorswith a fantastic performance, securing two stage wins and finishing the day insecond place, behind the reigning two-time world champion Kalle Rovanperä.

After a fantastic result on last month’s Rally Poland, M-Sport Ford World Rally Team gears up to take on a brand-new event in Latvia this week.

Tet Rally Latvia visitors should note that on Friday, July 19th, the ticket exchange points in Tukums and Talsi regions will have extended working hours. They will open one hour earlier than previously indicated, welcoming spectators from 7.00.

FIA World Rally Championship Latvian round Tet Rally Latvia has started with Shakedown. Estonians Ott Tänak / Martin Järveoja were the quickest on 3.58 km stage, while Latvians Mārtiņš Sesks / Renārs Francis set the fourth time, finishing 0.7 seconds behind the leader.

The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) season continues this weekend with the historic first round in Latvia, Tet Rally Latvia. However, for rally spectators to fully enjoy the highest-level rally competition, we kindly ask everyone to respect all safety regulations!

On the evening of Thursday, July 18, Latvia experienced its official debut on the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) map, with the world's fastest rally cars competing in a fantastic atmosphere at the Tet Rally Latvia SSS1 Biķernieki Track in front of packed grandstands at Biķernieki Track. The first day of Tet Rally Latvia ended with the fastest time set by world champion Kalle Rovanperä, while the Latvian team Mārtiņš Sesks / Renārs Francis achieved the fourth-best result.

On the evening of Thursday, July 18, the historic first FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) round in Latvia, Tet Rally Latvia, started at the Biķernieki track in Riga. Three Latvian crews also started in WRC Latvian round – M-Sport Ford manufacturer team driver Mārtiņš Sesks, along with co-driver Renārs Francis, achieved fourth position among the fastest WRC crews. Meanwhile, Matīss Mežaks / Arnis Ronis and Artūrs Priednieks / Jānis Kirkovalds secured 13th and 16th positions respectively in the WRC2 championship results.

The long-awaited debut of Latvia on the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar has arrived, with the historic first WRC round in Latvia, Tet Rally Latvia, taking place this weekend. The rally will start on the evening of Thursday, July 18, with an Opening ceremony in Old Rīga and the first special stage of the rally in Biķernieki track. In the following days, the rally will move through Tukums region, Talsi and Talsi region, Kuldīga region, Dienvidkurzeme region, as well as the rally city Liepāja, where the Tet Rally Latvia service park will be located throughout the rally.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team is preparing to take on a new challenge at Rally Latvia on July 18-21 with a full four-strong driver line-up in search of victory.

Hyundai Motorsport sets its sights on the new addition to the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar, Rally Latvia (July 18-21), looking to put some more distance between the team and its rivals in all three championships.

On Thursday, July 18, at Rīga Town Hall Square, an impressive Opening Ceremony will mark the start of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Latvian round Tet Rally Latvia, which will happen over the following four days in Rīga, Tukums region, Talsi and Talsi region, Kuldīga region, Dienvidkurzeme region, as well as the rally city Liepāja.

On Thursday, July 18, at the CSDD Biķernieki track in Rīga, the special, historically first special stage of the Latvian round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Tet Rally Latvia will take place, with crews visiting Tukums region, Talsi and Talsi region, Kuldīga region, Dienvidkurzeme region, as well as the rally city Liepāja in the following days.

Official fan merchandise of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Latvian round Tet Rally Latvia, as well as fan merchandise of M-Sport Ford World Rally Team Latvian driver Mārtiņš Sesks, will be available for purchase at Sportland stores. Additionally, several mobile Sportland retail locations will be available at rally venues for fans.

FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) and FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) events can be followed throughout the season on Tet TV offerings – on the entertainment platform Tet TV+, interactive Tet TV, and terrestrial Tet TV. All stage broadcasts can be watched on Go3 Sport channels, with Latvian commentators Normunds Avotiņš and Krišjānis Caune in the studio. Meanwhile, the live broadcast of the opening ceremony of the FIA World Rally Championship Latvian round will be available on the Latvian public media TV channel LTV7 and the website LSM.lv.

On Monday, July 15, a press conference was held in a festive atmosphere at the Rīga Motor Museum to celebrate the upcoming FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) event, Tet Rally Latvia. Speakers at the press conference included the chairman of the Saeima (parliament of the Republic of Latvia) Sports Subcommittee Dāvis Mārtiņš Daugavietis, chairman of the CSDD board Aivars Aksenoks, Tet Rally Latvia director Raimonds Strokšs, chairman of the board of the technology company Tet Uldis Tatarčuks, as well as Latvian WRC pilots. Also speaking were Ansis Pumpurs, deputy chief of the Public Order Police Department of the State Police, Jānis Grīnbergs, deputy chief of the State Fire and Rescue Service, and Jānis Aizbalts, chairman of the board of the waste management company Eco Baltia vide, all emphasizing the event's extensive scope and the absolute necessity to follow all safety regulations.

The FIA World Rally Championship round Tet Rally Latvia will finish exactly one week from now, on July 21, with the Power Stage at the Vecpils Autotrack, where the winners of the first-ever FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Latvian round will be determined. The SS18/20 Mazilmāja special stage, with its final part at the Vecpils Autotrack, is scheduled to take place twice, allowing spectators to witness the decisive "meters" of the WRC Latvian round in person – including jumps and the last corners before the winners are determined. The Vecpils Autotrack will also feature regroup zone, providing spectators with the opportunity to meet the competitors throughout the day, as well as watch the ceremonial conclusion of the rally – the Tet Rally Latvia winner celebration, the winning team's photo session, the award ceremony, and interviews with the fastest crews of the FIA World Rally Championship Latvian round.

The e-sports tournament X3000 LV Virtual Rally Challenge took place in anticipation of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Latvia stage Tet Rally Latvia. Initially, during June, participants competed in qualifiers across three stages to determine the four fastest finalists. Then, on July 11th, at the special start event of Tet Rally Latvia in Rīga, the Grand Final of the X3000 Rally Challenge took place. Ralfs Sirmacis emerged victorious, winning the main prize – a drive on the Biķernieki track in the WRC stage.

With the WRC start event in Rīga on Thursday, July 11, at Rīga Town Hall Square, exactly one week was symbolically marked until the next week's FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) round Tet Rally Latvia. At the start event, speeches were given by leading officials of the cities and regions where the rally will take place, the director of Tet Rally Latvia, representatives of the rally's supporters and partners, as well as three Latvian driver crews who will participate in the WRC Latvian round. At the end of the event, Latvian fans had their first opportunity to also witness a start demonstration of the WRC Rally1 car.

Next weekend, from July 18th to 21st, Latvia will host the FIA World Rally Championship round Tet Rally Latvia. To offer spectators a chance to unwind in a lively atmosphere after a long day of racing, various entertainment programs are planned during Tet Rally Latvia. On Thursday evening, an Opening Afterparty will be held at Andrejostas Kvartāls. Throughout all four rally days, a Beach Festival will take place on Liepāja beach, featuring musical performances and the opportunity to dance until dawn with Latvia's top DJs.

The 2024 FIA World Rally Championship season has surpassed the halfway mark with the first seven rounds behind and six more ahead, starting with Tet Rally Latvia. Belgian driver Thierry Neuville is leading the overall standings of the WRC championship.

Tet Rally Latvia organizer RA Events and environmental management company Eco Baltia vide will jointly ensure environmental sustainability during the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Latvian round. A collaborative effort has already begun with an educational campaign among rally enthusiasts on waste management. Now, joint actions will be taken to prevent rally venues from being littered, while also increasing the volume of sorted waste collection points in both spectator spots and rally venues.

The service park for the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Latvian round, Tet Rally Latvia, will be located right next to the Baltic Sea in Liepāja, in the area near the Liepāja Northern Breakwater. The service park will be situated at Atmodas Boulevard 14, covering a total area of 70 000 square meters. Spectators will have the opportunity not only to watch the teams’ mechanics at work but also to enjoy the rally in a specially created fan zone.

Already next weekend, from July 18 to 21, the next stop for the fastest rally crews in the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) season will be the historic first WRC stage in Latvia, Tet Rally Latvia.

Three special stages of the FIA World Rally Championship's Latvian round, Tet Rally Latvia, are set to take place in the Kuldīga region, however, WRC activities in Kuldīga will not end there. Throughout all four days, a fan zone will be active in Kuldīga Town Hall Square. Moreover, on the evening of Friday, July 19, all rally crews, traveling from Talsi to Liepāja, will drive-through Kuldīga for a parade, crossing the Kuldīga brick bridge and through the old town, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list, including Liepājas Street. It is expected that the first rally crew will arrive in Kuldīga around 18:20, with the competitors’ drive lasting approximately 90 minutes.

During the FIA World Rally Championship round Tet Rally Latvia, Food Festival will take place in the rally cities of Tukums, Talsi, and Liepāja. Visitors will have the opportunity to taste various dishes prepared by Latvian chefs.

In the host cities of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) round Tet Rally Latvia – Rīga, Tukums, Talsi, Kuldīga, and Liepāja – the event organizer RA Events, together with partner Red Bull, has gone great lengths to create special fan zones. During the Latvian round of the WRC, from July 18th to 21st, fans will be able to watch live broadcasts of all the special stages on large screens in every city Tet Rally Latvia runs through.

Since 2022, the most powerful car class in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) has featured Rally1 HYBRID vehicles. The main difference from previous generations is the inclusion of hybrid technology and an electric motor. At Tet Rally Latvia, a total of ten such Rally1 HYBRID cars will participate, with one of them driven by the local crew from Liepāja, Mārtiņš Sesks / Renārs Francis.

The official logistics partner for the Latvian round of the FIA World Rally Championship, Tet Rally Latvia, will be DHL Express, the world's leading logistics and transportation company. Through this collaboration, timely and flawless delivery of the equipment necessary for organizing the rally will be ensured, which is essential for the successful organization of the event.

On Thursday, July 11th, the Tet Rally Latvia start event will take place at Riga Town Hall Square, officially marking the final countdown – one week until the opening ceremony of the FIA World Rally Championship round Tet Rally Latvia. At the event, fans will have the opportunity to meet crews of local drivers Mārtiņš Sesks, Matīss Mežaks, and Artūrs Priednieks and see their rally cars up close. Additionally, they will be able to witness the rally cars in action as the crews perform start demonstration runs in Old Riga, followed by a symbolic drive over the Akmens Bridge and a family photo on the AB dam.

We remind that Tet Rally Latvia guests must exchange their ticket for a spectator wristband before heading to special stages. You can exchange your rally ticket for a wristband at one of the ticket exchange points mentioned below, points are located in such a way that the spectators can easily reach them.

‍From July 18 to 21, Kurzemes Radio will become the official rally radio for all four days of the FIA World Rally Championship's eighth round, Tet Rally Latvia. Listeners will be able to follow the rally events, tune into the expert studio, and hear interviews with drivers. Kurzemes Radio can be listened to on multiple frequencies all around Kurzeme region, as well as online at www.kurzemesradio.lv. Additionally, the rally radio will also serve as an information channel in case of any changes or critical situations – also in English!

The Official Event Program for Tet Rally Latvia - Round 8 of the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship has been published today. A comprehensive Guide highlighting not only fan zones, but also further descriptions of every one of it, as well as other useful information to enrich your WRC experience in Latvia. Even more, for spectators who will join our rally family for the first time, or after a longer break - Official Event Programm also gives clear suggestions on where to go, and what to watch. It is now up to you to decide, when and where to spectate Tet Rally Latvia.

40 crews have registered to participate in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Latvian round Tet Rally Latvia, including all the active world champions – Sébastien Ogier, Kalle Rovanperä, and Ott Tänak. In total, ten crews will compete with full-fledged Rally1 HYBRID cars, including Liepāja-native Mārtiņš Sesks / Renārs Francis, in the front of the home crowd. Additionally, 24 crews, led by Oliver Solberg, will compete with Rally2 cars, well-know to Latvian rally fans from previously run rounds of FIA European Rally Championship in Latvia. Among WRC2 competitors, we will see the crews of two more Latvian drivers – Matīss Mežaks and Artūrs Priednieks.

In collaboration with WRC Promoter and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, Sami Pajari will become the latest driver to debut at the WRC's highest level, with the 22-year-old set to contest next month's Tet Rally Latvia in a Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid.

Getting to Tet Rally Latvia is convenient with multiple travel options available. It is possible to reach Liepāja by car, plane, ferry, bus or train. Detailed information can be found below.

In anticipation of the FIA World Rally Championship's Latvian stage, Tet Rally Latvia, a new e-sports activity is being introduced today – the X3000 LV Virtual Rally Challenge. Registration and participant applications for the tournament have also begun on the website www.x3000play.com. Throughout June, a preliminary races will take place in three stages, to determine four fastest among all rally and digital sports enthusiasts. On July 11th, these four finalists will compete in the Grand Finale of the X3000 Rally Challenge at a special Tet Rally Latvia event in Riga. They will compete for a unique grand prize provided by Tet Rally Latvia and X3000 – a ride in a Sports Racing Technologies rally car on the first special stage of the WRC Latvian rally at the Biķernieki track.

Today, in the Tower hall of the Talsi Folk House, the press conference of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) stage Tet Rally Latvia took place, attended by the Mayor of the Talsi region, Andis Āboliņš, and the director of Tet Rally Latvia, Raimonds Strokšs. The audience was presented with both the rally activities planned in the city and the Tet Rally Latvia stages scheduled in Talsi and the Talsi region, which will welcome spectators on July 19th of this year.

Latvia’s Mārtiņš Sesks will benefit from the support of WRC Promoter and M-Sport Ford, earning a Rally1 drive behind the wheel of an M-Sport Ford Puma Rally1 for Orlen 80th Rally Poland and a full-spec Rally1 HYBRID on his home stages at Tet Rally Latvia.

Today, in the Concert Hall Great Amber, the press conference of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) round Tet Rally Latvia took place, attended by the Mayor of the Liepāja city, Gunārs Ansiņš, the executive director of the Dienvidkurzeme region, Uldis Vārna, and the director of Tet Rally Latvia, Raimonds Strokšs. The audience was presented with both the service park planned in Liepāja and the special city stage in Liepāja’s Seaside park, as well as activities in Vecpils autocross track and Dienvidkurzeme region, where Tet Rally Latvia special stages will welcome the spectators in almost each of the rally days.

Today, in the Conference Hall of the Tukums District Council, the press conference of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) stage Tet Rally Latvia took place, attended by the Tukums Municipal executive director, Ivars Liepiņš, and the director of Tet Rally Latvia, Raimonds Strokšs. The wider audience was presented with both the rally activities planned in the Tukums city and the Tet Rally Latvia stages scheduled in the Tukums region, which will welcome spectators on July 19th of this year.

Today, in the Great Hall of the Kuldīga District Council, the press conference of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) stage Tet Rally Latvia took place, attended by the Mayor of the Kuldīga region, Insese Astaševska, and the director of Tet Rally Latvia, Raimonds Strokšs. The wider audience was presented with both the rally activities planned in the city and the Tet Rally Latvia stages scheduled in the Kuldīga region, which will welcome spectators on July 20th of this year.

Today, in the conference hall of the Riga Motor Museum, the press conference for the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) round Tet Rally Latvia took place. The event was attended by Riga Mayor Vilnis Ķirsis, chairman of the Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) Aivars Aksenoks, and director of Tet Rally Latvia Raimonds Strokšs. The conference presented to the wider public both the rally activities planned in the capital and the first special stage of Tet Rally Latvia planned in Riga, with which the historic first WRC round in Latvia will start in the evening of July 18th at the Biķernieki Track.

Tet Rally Latvia organiser RA EVENTS has inked a deal with the regional importer of Toyota cars in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia – Toyota Baltic, engaging into a partnership to further strenghten successful operations prior and during the Latvian debut on the world stage of rally. FIA World Rally Championship round in Latvia – Tet Rally Latvia – is scheduled to take a place on July 18-21. Now on, Toyota will be the Official car of the 2024 Tet Rally Latvia.

Double the adrenaline with the unique “ESTLAT” rally pass, that gives you access to both ERC Rally Estonia and WRC Tet Rally Latvia in July 2024! This combined rally pass is a unique opportunity to experience the best of both championships – ERC in Estonia and WRC in Latvia whilst spending your summer holiday in the two neighbouring Baltic countries.

Ticket sales for the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Latvian round, Tet Rally Latvia, has begun at Biļešu Paradīze ticket sales locations and on their website. The historically first WRC stage in Latvia will take place from July 18 to 21, 2024, with special stages planned in Rīga, Tukums region, Talsi, Talsi region, Kuldīga region, Dienvidkurzeme region, and the rally city of Liepāja. In 2024, Latvia will become the 37th country to host a WRC round.

A historic decision for Latvian motorsport was made today at the FIA World Motor Sport Council, approving the calendar for the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) season, which includes an event in Latvia for the first time. The official name of the rally will be Tet Rally Latvia, and in the summer of 2024, from July 18th to 21st, it will cover the territory from the rally city of Liepāja all the way to the capital city of Riga, with special stages also taking place in Tukums, Talsi, Kuldīga, and the Dienvidkurzeme region. Latvia will become the 37th host country for a WRC event.

Last weekend, across a geographically extensive territory, the Latvian round of the FIA European Rally Championship Tet Rally Liepāja was hosted. This event, which simultaneously featured two rounds of the Latvian Rally Championship, saw a total of 68 crews, with 136 drivers representing 26 different countries, including Japan, New Zealand, and Argentina from far beyond Europe. Over the course of ten special stages, a local crew from Liepāja, Mārtiņš Sesks and Renārs Francis, clinched their second victory of the 2023 European championship and the second in the history of Tet Rally Liepāja.

For the second year in a row, local favourites from Liepāja, Mārtiņš Sesks and Renārs Francis, took the victory in the FIA European Rally Championship's Latvian round, Tet Rally Liepāja. Sesks already showed strong pace on the Saturday, while on the second day of the rally, with four special stages taking place in the Dienvidkurzeme region, his lead over the second-place finisher, Hayden Paddon, was extended to 41.4 seconds.

Today, in a special presentation event held at the newly renovated Riga Circus building, it was publicly confirmed that Latvia has met all the prerequisites set forth for the international motorsport event organizer in Latvia, RA Events, to expand its cooperation with the WRC Promoter, organizer of the FIA European Rally Championship and the FIA World Rally Championship. This allows Latvia to become the organizing country for the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) and continue its work towards the organization of the Tet Rally Latvia WRC round in 2024.

On December 21, 2021, a decision was made during a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers to support the hosting of a FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) round in Latvia, marking a historic milestone for our country. This decision initiates a comprehensive preparation process to host a full-fledged WRC round in 2024. RA Events, the organizer of Rally Liepāja, in collaboration with WRC Promoter, plan to retain Rally Liepāja in 2022 and 2023 calendar of FIA European Rally Championship (FIA ERC).