NEW SITUATIONS The start of the World Rally Championship in Monte Carlo will take place under special circumstances. World champion Ott Tänak has switched to Hyundai, while his predecessor Sébastien Ogier takes over at Toyota. 1

NO MORE COMPETITION After three good years, the "AutoScout24 and CUPRA Young Driver Challenge" will no longer take place in 2020. However, two of the three winners will receive further support. 1

FIRST RACE SERIES 2020 The 2020 Castrol Toyota Racing Series began last weekend in New Zealand, with two young Swiss drivers, Grégoire Saucy and Axel Gnos, taking part. 1

SECOND BMW WIN OF THE SEASON At the third race of the 2019/20 FIA Formula E in Chile, the four drivers from Switzerland came away empty-handed. German Maximilian Günther claimed his first victory with BMW. 1

ALWAYS AHEAD Carlos Sainz and co-driver Lucas Cruz won the Dakar Rally for the third time after 2010 and 2018. They brought Mini its fifth triumph in the legendary long-distance stage. 1

TRANSITIONAL YEAR The Swiss Race Academy and Berg-SM Junior 2020 is also open to NAT licensees up to the age of 28 for the short term. However, interested parties only have until January 25 to register. 1

GT3 START IN WOMEN'S TEAM For the first time in her career, Rahel Frey will be competing in the 24 Hours of Daytona in a week's time - and, as at Le Mans 2019, in an all-female team. But this time in a Lamborghini. 1

INTERVIEW The second race weekend of the 2019/20 FIA Formula E Championship is on the agenda in Santiago de Chile. Porsche works driver Neel Jani explains the difficulties for a rookie. 1

GOOD STANDING Yannick Mettler is used to victories and podium finishes. But the TCR podium at the 24 Hours of Dubai with Autorama Motorsport was also well deserved by newcomer Miklas Born. 1

The second half of the Dakar Rally began with the death of a motorcycle rider. Victory in the car category is decided between the three best riders in the field. 1