Beyond Rally is the WRC’s umbrella platform for sustainability initiatives that contribute to shaping the future of motorsport and materialise its positive impact on society. In 2024, the WRC launched the Women’s Development Programme within Beyond Rally. It saw nearly 100 drivers applying for the ultimate opportunity of a fully supported drive in the FIA Junior WRC. American driver Madelyn Tabor is one of the drivers among the 15 shortlisted driver to compete in the shootout. Recently we had the chance to chat with Madelyn. Here’s her rallying story.
拉力给我一种宁静感——专访美国拉力车手Madelyn Tabor
Beyond Rally是世界拉力锦标赛(WRC)推动可持续发展项目的核心平台,旨在塑造赛车运动的未来,并切实发挥这项运动对社会的积极影响。2024年,WRC在这个平台上增加了女性车手发展计划。将近一百名车手申请了参与项目,争夺一个全额资助的Junior WRC席位。美国车手Madelyn Tabor是入选选拔赛的十五名车手之一,近期我们有机会和她进行对话,来看看她的拉力故事吧。
无论什么背景都可以追逐梦想——专访德国拉力车手Claire Schönborn
Beyond Rally是世界拉力锦标赛(WRC)推动可持续发展项目的核心平台,旨在塑造赛车运动的未来,并切实发挥这项运动对社会的积极影响。2024年,WRC在这个平台上增加了女性车手发展计划。将近一百名车手申请了参与项目,争夺一个全额资助的Junior WRC席位。从这些报名车手中,15位车手进入为期三天的选拔赛,其中三位选手进入决赛,在WRC分站赛中进行了真刀真枪的比拼。德国车手Claire Schönborn最终胜出,获得了参加2025赛季Junior WRC的资格。在她完成首个Junior WRC赛季后,我们有机会与她进行了一次问答,来看看她的拉力故事吧。
上阵母女兵
在赛车届,尤其是车手中,子承父业非常常见。在当下这个时代,车迷们最熟悉的大概就要包括四届F1世界冠军麦克斯·维斯塔潘和他的父亲乔斯,以及老小卡洛斯·塞恩斯。而在本就凤毛麟角的女性车手中,想要找到女承母业的例子就更困难了。而今天,就让我们认识一下法国母女Patricia Bertapelle和Ilona Bertapelle。
There is Pleasure in the Suffering
On January 12, 2025, after racing over 5,900 kilometers across Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal, British rider Stephanie Rowe made history by becoming the first female rider to finish the Africa Eco Race. She didn’t just finish the race, she did so in the most challenging category - malle moto (unassisted). Following this history-making achievement, Stephanie now sets her sights on an even greater goal: competing in the 2026 Dakar Rally. We had the opportunity to catch up with Stephanie to talk about her career. Here is her story.
越野拉力就是痛并快乐着
2025年1月12日,在历经穿越摩洛哥、毛里塔尼亚、塞内加尔的5900公里征程后,英国车手Stephanie Rowe创造了历史——她成为了首位完成非洲生态拉力赛(Africa Eco Race)的女性车手,并且她是在无后援组别(malle moto)完成的比赛。在这一历史性成就之后,Stephanie将目光投向了更大的目标——参加2026年的达喀尔拉力赛。近期我们有幸与Stephanie对话,来看看她的故事吧。
Never Stop Dreaming – Interview with Francesca Gasperi
Francesca Gasperi is an Italian co-driver participating in the 2025 Dakar Rally as a rookie. But this is over simplifying her story. She is a photographer chasing dust clouds, a journalist turned competitor, and a woman who refused to let the pandemic or closed doors extinguish her rally-raid ambitions. Through the dunes, financial hurdles, and the heartache of deferred dreams, Francesca’s mantra-never stop dreaming-propelled her from the sidelines to the Dakar’s starting podium. We had the opportunity to catch up with Francesca after the Dakar, here is her tale of how a restless spirit turned every "no" into fuel, proving that sometimes, the most extraordinary adventures begin when you dare to shift gears.
永不停歇的追梦者——专访意大利车手Francesca Gasperi
Francesca Gasperi是一位意大利领航员,2025年达喀尔拉力赛她作为菜鸟参赛。不过达喀尔征程只是她职业生涯的一小部分,她是追逐沙尘的摄影师,是从记者转型的赛车手,更是一位拒绝让困难熄灭自己拉力梦想的女性。穿越沙丘和重重阻碍,Francesca的座右铭——追梦永不停——将她从旁观者推上了达喀尔的发车台。我们在达喀尔赛后与她对话,听她讲述自己如何将每个“不可能”化为前进的动力,证明最非凡的冒险往往始于坚持向前的每个时刻。
We Will Reach the Finish Line
French co-driver Delphine Delfino’s Dakar Rally story can be traced all the way back to weekend picnics with her mother and cross-continental adventures with her family. We had the opportunity to chat with Delphine about her Dakar adventure and her career. Here is her story of quiet grit, unwavering optimism, and a refusal to let broken bones or daunting odds steer her off course.
我们必将抵达终点——专访法国领航员Delphine Delfino
法国领航员Delphine Delfino的达喀尔拉力赛故事可以追溯到她与母亲的周末野餐以及全家跨越大洲的冒险旅行。我们有机会与Delphine聊了聊她的达喀尔征程以及职业生涯。这是一个关于坚韧、乐观、以及信念的故事——即使面对伤病等等巨大挑战,Delphine也会努力向终点进发。