WRC Podcasts https://www.wrc.com/ en WRC Promoter GmbH 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. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/10652144-0a4c-11f0-b9e3-f3cfa910d436/image/9cbfcc280d093fcde40eb7c7d2bf6610.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress WRC Podcasts https://www.wrc.com/ no episodic Enjoy the official WRC podcast, presented by Becs Williams! FIA World Rally Championship 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. 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.

]]> FIA World Rally Championship info@wrc.com WRC Backstories: Jonas Andersson One of only four co-drivers to start more than 200 FIA World Rally Championship events, Jonas Andersson finds himself in elite company and despite closing in on his 50th birthday, is not ready to contemplate life post-rallying - quite the opposite in fact!   Sitting in with Becs Williams on the latest edition of WRC Backstories, the official WRC podcast, the Swede opens up on what made him switch from driver and to co-driver early in his career, reminisces on the early days of scooping two Junior WRC titles and spills the tea on navigating multiple drivers through different eras of WRC competition.    With his WRC2 season about to begin alongside Gus Greensmith, Jonas reveals the targets for this season and shares some personal goals for his future career. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:41:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship One of only four co-drivers to start more than 200 FIA World Rally Championship events, Jonas Andersson finds himself in elite company and despite closing in on his 50th birthday, is not ready to contemplate life post-rallying - quite the opposite in fact!   Sitting in with Becs Williams on the latest edition of WRC Backstories, the official WRC podcast, the Swede opens up on what made him switch from driver and to co-driver early in his career, reminisces on the early days of scooping two Junior WRC titles and spills the tea on navigating multiple drivers through different eras of WRC competition.    With his WRC2 season about to begin alongside Gus Greensmith, Jonas reveals the targets for this season and shares some personal goals for his future career. One of only four co-drivers to start more than 200 FIA World Rally Championship events, Jonas Andersson finds himself in elite company and despite closing in on his 50th birthday, is not ready to contemplate life post-rallying - quite the opposite in fact!

 

Sitting in with Becs Williams on the latest edition of WRC Backstories, the official WRC podcast, the Swede opens up on what made him switch from driver and to co-driver early in his career, reminisces on the early days of scooping two Junior WRC titles and spills the tea on navigating multiple drivers through different eras of WRC competition. 

 

With his WRC2 season about to begin alongside Gus Greensmith, Jonas reveals the targets for this season and shares some personal goals for his future career.

]]> 4128 WRC Backstories: Jon Armstrong From eSports WRC world champion to preparing for a Rallye Monte-Carlo debut in a Rally1 car, Jon Armstrong’s journey to the elite level of rallying is one of boyhood dreams, as well as example of incredible perseverance as the Irishman worked his way up the rallying pyramid. Hear his incredible story, in his own words, as told to Becs Williams in the first edition of WRC Backstories for 2026. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:17:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship From eSports WRC world champion to preparing for a Rallye Monte-Carlo debut in a Rally1 car, Jon Armstrong’s journey to the elite level of rallying is one of boyhood dreams, as well as example of incredible perseverance as the Irishman worked his way up the rallying pyramid. Hear his incredible story, in his own words, as told to Becs Williams in the first edition of WRC Backstories for 2026. From eSports WRC world champion to preparing for a Rallye Monte-Carlo debut in a Rally1 car, Jon Armstrong’s journey to the elite level of rallying is one of boyhood dreams, as well as example of incredible perseverance as the Irishman worked his way up the rallying pyramid. Hear his incredible story, in his own words, as told to Becs Williams in the first edition of WRC Backstories for 2026.

]]> 5931 WRC Backstories: Timo Rautiainen Perhaps most famous for a line he never delivered, Timo Rautiainen has been a central figure in the WRC for more than three decades. A two-time world champion co-driver, Rautiainen was well versed at reading regulations and rules with a fine-toothed comb, setting him up perfectly for his post-co-driver career, as an FIA sporting delegate. Now, the self-declared 'nerd' sits down with Becs Williams for the final Backstories of 2025. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:47:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship Perhaps most famous for a line he never delivered, Timo Rautiainen has been a central figure in the WRC for more than three decades. A two-time world champion co-driver, Rautiainen was well versed at reading regulations and rules with a fine-toothed comb, setting him up perfectly for his post-co-driver career, as an FIA sporting delegate. Now, the self-declared 'nerd' sits down with Becs Williams for the final Backstories of 2025. Perhaps most famous for a line he never delivered, Timo Rautiainen has been a central figure in the WRC for more than three decades. A two-time world champion co-driver, Rautiainen was well versed at reading regulations and rules with a fine-toothed comb, setting him up perfectly for his post-co-driver career, as an FIA sporting delegate. Now, the self-declared 'nerd' sits down with Becs Williams for the final Backstories of 2025.

]]> 4690 WRC Backstories: Oliver Solberg 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, the mentorship of Séb Ogier and why he pushes back on studying video on rally preparation Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:48:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 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, the mentorship of Séb Ogier and why he pushes back on studying video on rally preparation 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, the mentorship of Séb Ogier and why he pushes back on studying video on rally preparation

]]> 5489 WRC Backstories: Andrea Adamo 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 sometimes most divisive characters in the WRC, Adamo reveals to Becs Williams some of the biggest achievements in his career, from snagging then-world champion Ott Tänak to of course that historic title. The all-new episode of Backstories is streaming now! Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:30:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 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 sometimes most divisive characters in the WRC, Adamo reveals to Becs Williams some of the biggest achievements in his career, from snagging then-world champion Ott Tänak to of course that historic title. The all-new episode of Backstories is streaming now! 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 sometimes most divisive characters in the WRC, Adamo reveals to Becs Williams some of the biggest achievements in his career, from snagging then-world champion Ott Tänak to of course that historic title. The all-new episode of Backstories is streaming now!

]]> 5520 WRC Backstories: Mads Østberg 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 natural progression to life behind the mic - becoming essential listening when he steps into the booth next to Becs Williams. And his edition of Backstories next to his co-commentator Williams is nothing less than what you would expect from Østberg: frank, honest and relatable. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:03:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 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 natural progression to life behind the mic - becoming essential listening when he steps into the booth next to Becs Williams. And his edition of Backstories next to his co-commentator Williams is nothing less than what you would expect from Østberg: frank, honest and relatable. 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 natural progression to life behind the mic - becoming essential listening when he steps into the booth next to Becs Williams. And his edition of Backstories next to his co-commentator Williams is nothing less than what you would expect from Østberg: frank, honest and relatable.

]]> 5789 WRC Backstories: Mārtiņš Sesks 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 the most-talked about WRC debuts in history. But debut success does not automatically guarantee a seat at the top table of rallying. Listen to the 25-year-old Latvian’s story, as told to Becs Williams in this month’s edition of WRC Backstories, official podcast of the FIA World Rally Championship. Mon, 05 May 2025 10:05:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 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 the most-talked about WRC debuts in history. But debut success does not automatically guarantee a seat at the top table of rallying. Listen to the 25-year-old Latvian’s story, as told to Becs Williams in this month’s edition of WRC Backstories, official podcast of the FIA World Rally Championship. 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 the most-talked about WRC debuts in history. But debut success does not automatically guarantee a seat at the top table of rallying. Listen to the 25-year-old Latvian’s story, as told to Becs Williams in this month’s edition of WRC Backstories, official podcast of the FIA World Rally Championship.

]]> 3871 WRC Backstories: Maciej Woda Calling the office of Polish rallying legend Sobiesław Zasada every day for five months to get a meeting, before moving his entire life to the north-west of England to work for Malcolm Wilson, determination has never been an issue for Maciej Woda. Becs Williams delves deep into Woda’s rise through the ranks of Wilson’s workshop to now running M-Sport Poland and becoming one of the most recognisable faces in the service park as the boss of the FIA Junior WRC. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:50:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship Calling the office of Polish rallying legend Sobiesław Zasada every day for five months to get a meeting, before moving his entire life to the north-west of England to work for Malcolm Wilson, determination has never been an issue for Maciej Woda. Becs Williams delves deep into Woda’s rise through the ranks of Wilson’s workshop to now running M-Sport Poland and becoming one of the most recognisable faces in the service park as the boss of the FIA Junior WRC. Calling the office of Polish rallying legend Sobiesław Zasada every day for five months to get a meeting, before moving his entire life to the north-west of England to work for Malcolm Wilson, determination has never been an issue for Maciej Woda. Becs Williams delves deep into Woda’s rise through the ranks of Wilson’s workshop to now running M-Sport Poland and becoming one of the most recognisable faces in the service park as the boss of the FIA Junior WRC.

]]> 7019 WRC Backstories: Thierry Neuville One of Backstories’ first-ever guests, Thierry Neuville returns to the WRC’s official podcast as the freshly-crowned world champion. Joining Becs Williams once again, the Belgian reflects on the past five seasons – from the highs of victory on home soil to the lows of 2022 – in this must-listen episode ahead of his title defence opener. Sun, 19 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship One of Backstories’ first-ever guests, Thierry Neuville returns to the WRC’s official podcast as the freshly-crowned world champion. Joining Becs Williams once again, the Belgian reflects on the past five seasons – from the highs of victory on home soil to the lows of 2022 – in this must-listen episode ahead of his title defence opener. One of Backstories’ first-ever guests, Thierry Neuville returns to the WRC’s official podcast as the freshly-crowned world champion. Joining Becs Williams once again, the Belgian reflects on the past five seasons – from the highs of victory on home soil to the lows of 2022 – in this must-listen episode ahead of his title defence opener.

]]> 2473 WRC Backstories: Luke Anear Sun, 08 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 3416 WRC Backstories: Pernilla Solberg Thu, 07 Nov 2024 23:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 4521 WRC Backstories: Sami Pajari Tue, 03 Sep 2024 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 5238 WRC Backstories: Heikki Kovalainen Mon, 24 Jun 2024 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 6044 WRC Backstories: Chrsitian Loriaux Wed, 08 May 2024 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 4534 WRC Backstories: Reeta Hämäläinen Sun, 24 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 5787 WRC Backstories: Adrien Fourmaux Tue, 27 Feb 2024 23:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 4445 WRC Backstories: Luis Moya Tue, 16 Jan 2024 23:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 5176 WRC Backstories: Neil Burgess and Jim Holder Thu, 30 Nov 2023 23:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 3991 WRC Backstories: Andres Mikkelsen Wed, 01 Nov 2023 23:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 5557 WRC Backstories: Paul Nagle Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 8164 WRC Backstories: Hayden Paddon Sun, 06 Aug 2023 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 6648 WRC Backstories: Alex Gelsomino Sun, 02 Apr 2023 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 5352 WRC Backstories: Michèle Mouton Tue, 21 Feb 2023 23:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 5680 WRC Backstories: Colin McMaster Wed, 02 Nov 2022 23:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 7308 WRC Backstories: Günther Steiner Tue, 20 Sep 2022 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 3184 WRC Backstories: Esapekka Lappi Tue, 16 Aug 2022 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 5331 WRC Backstories: Seb Marshall Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 7064 WRC Backstories: Rich Millener Wed, 15 Jun 2022 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 5299 WRC Backstories: Sébastien Loeb Wed, 04 May 2022 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 4197 WRC Backstories: Martijn Wydaeghe Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 5566 WRC Backstories: Kalle Rovanperä Mon, 04 Apr 2022 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 4791 WRC Backstories: Jari-Matti Latvala Wed, 08 Dec 2021 23:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 8142 WRC Backstories: Julien Ingrassia Mon, 08 Nov 2021 23:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 7253 WRC Backstories: Chris Patterson Sun, 31 Oct 2021 23:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 5147 WRC Backstories: Mikko Hirvonen Sun, 19 Sep 2021 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 5915 WRC Backstories: Dan Barritt Wed, 04 Aug 2021 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 4606 WRC Backstories: Molly Taylor Wed, 16 Jun 2021 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 4326 WRC Backstories: Francois-Xavier Demaison Wed, 05 May 2021 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 5558 WRC Backstories: Craig Breen Tue, 16 Mar 2021 23:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 5578 WRC Backstories: Sébastien Ogier Sun, 31 Jan 2021 23:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 3450 WRC Backstories: Petter Solberg Sun, 15 Nov 2020 23:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 4062 WRC Backstories: Scott Martin Wed, 30 Sep 2020 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 6329 WRC Backstories: Kaj Lindstöm Tue, 18 Aug 2020 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 3511 WRC Backstories: Nicolas Gilsoul Tue, 21 Jul 2020 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 3782 WRC Backstories: Malcolm Wilson Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 3879 WRC Backstories: Tom Fowler Tue, 16 Jun 2020 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 4175 WRC Backstories: Dani Sordo Tue, 02 Jun 2020 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 1548 WRC Backstories: Jarmo Lehtinen Tue, 19 May 2020 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 3990 WRC Backstories: Ott Tänak Tue, 05 May 2020 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 1435 WRC Backstories: Elfyn Evans Tue, 21 Apr 2020 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 2406 WRC Backstories: Gus Greensmith Tue, 07 Apr 2020 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 1567 WRC Backstories: Thierry Neuville Tue, 24 Mar 2020 23:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 1490 WRC Backstories: Title showdown in Wales! Sun, 29 Sep 2019 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 2983 WRC Backstories: Wales Welcomes! Wed, 25 Sep 2019 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 3315 WRC Backstories: Germany chat & Co-Driver secrets Wed, 28 Aug 2019 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 3389 WRC Backstories: Let's regroup, shall we Tue, 06 Aug 2019 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 3076 WRC Backstories: Junior WRC Podcast Wed, 24 Jul 2019 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 2985 WRC Backstories: Sardinia is calling Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 1487 WRC Backstories: Portugal Passion Tue, 28 May 2019 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 1314 WRC Backstories: Chatting Chile Tue, 07 May 2019 22:00:00 -0000 full FIA World Rally Championship 1096 WRC Backstories: Legendary Argentina! 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