Sainz and Moya Win in Asturias After Loeb’s Rally Ends Early

Carlos Sainz and Luis Moya won the Rally de Asturias Histórico in the Ford Puma Rally1 after Sébastien Loeb and Isabelle Galmiche retired with a clutch problem. The result turned a tribute weekend into a genuine contest that changed direction on the final day.

Nasser Al-Attiyah Seals a Record 21st Middle East Rally Title

Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and Candido Carrera won the Petrolina Cyprus Rally by 4.63 seconds after three punctures and a late Power Stage push. The victory secured Al-Attiyah’s record 21st FIA Middle East Rally Championship title and his 93rd win in the series, extending a career that has shaped the region’s rallying for more than two decades.

Loeb and Sainz Carry Their Old Conversation into Asturias

Sébastien Loeb and Carlos Sainz have arrived in Asturias with different cars and the same instinct for detail. Friday’s provisional order put Loeb and Isabelle Galmiche ahead of Sainz and Luis Moya by 24.9 seconds. Six Saturday stages now stand between the two crews and the finish of a rally built around memory, friendship and very current competition.

Hyundai Bayon Arrives in India at an Introductory ₹9.99 Lakh

Hyundai has launched the Bayon with a 1.5 litre petrol engine, manual and IVT transmissions, and a cabin shaped around connected technology. Its introductory starting price is ₹9,99,900, bringing a new choice to India’s mid size SUV market.

Sambudla Takes the Lead as Mehta Makes History at Madras

Luviwe Sambudla won twice at the Madras International Circuit to take command of the F4 Indian Championship, while 15 year old Aaron Mehta became its youngest race winner. The weekend also opened the Indian Racing League season with a close first victory for Shahan Ali Mohsin.

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu’s MotoGP Season Ends at Mandalika

Further examinations in Milan have confirmed that Toprak Razgatlıoğlu will undergo surgery on his injured shoulder on 26 October. Yamaha says the three-time WorldSBK champion will miss Phillip Island and the remaining rounds of the 2026 MotoGP season, with Augusto Fernández planned as his replacement.

The Pulsar N250 SS Adds a Sixth Gear and a More Modern Cockpit

Bajaj has launched the updated Pulsar N250 SS at ₹1,59,406 ex-showroom in Delhi. The new six-speed gearbox, TFT display, electronic throttle and riding modes give the quarter-litre roadster a deeper equipment story, while the price premium over the standard N250 asks buyers to decide how much that extra control is worth.