Thierry Neuville claimed a dramatic Vodafone Rally de Portugal victory on Sunday to revive his season and deliver Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team’s first win of 2026.

After what has been a controversial start to the new season with the widest set of rule changes for over a decade, we take a look back at the first 4 races of the season, the recent news and rumour mill to see what we can take from the season so far.

The Severn Valley Stages made a thrilling return to the British rallying calendar this weekend (11 April), delivering a thrilling 51st edition of the rally and providing the season opener to the 2026 British Rally Championship.

Today we're joined by 2 drivers who know exactly what's at stake as we go into the 2026 season. Both driving for the MEM Rally team in the iconic Castrol Toyotas, one has his eyes firmly set on his first championship, and the other is looking to repeat his victory in 2022.