The Latest Breaking News from Sardinia

Second heatwave, called Charon, set to pass into southern Europe next week and threaten the continent’s all-time temperature record

Exclusive: Flight from London to Sardinia is delayed after police called to deal with argument ahead of take-off

Annemiek van Vleuten continues to gain time ahead of the rest day with two stages to go in Sardinia

From Milan to Sardinia, here’s where to travel for tranquil lakes, historic cities and paradise islands

The Ford squad has been absent from the WRC podium since Ott Tanak finished second in Croatia back in April, a result which was then followed by the Estonian finishing fourth in Portugal before an electrical fault robbed him of a top 10 result in Sardinia. 

The rally has prided itself on being one of the WRC’s jewel in the crown events given its difficulty to win. Its unique stages feature a mix of rough gravel and soft sandy roads sprawled across Kenya’s iconic wildlife-filled savannah. amid changeable weather, poses an altogether different challenge for crews.  

Located on Budelli Island, off the coast of Sardinia, Spiaggia Rosa or Pink Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Italy, with a reputation that means it is now under threat

The couple, who both play for the green and white hoops, are currently holidaying in Sardinia and put their football skills to the test on the beach.

Former McLaren F1 team-mates Hakkinen and Coulthard joined Rovanpera’s Toyota team for a pre-event test in Sardinia.

Top Performer - Esapekka Lappi and Janne Ferm

The reigning world champion was expecting a tall order in Sardinia starting first on the gravel stages on Friday at a rally that has yielded a best result of fifth in three previous top-tier attempts.