New world rally champion Ott Tanak announced on Thursday, four days after winning the title, that he was leaving Toyota to join rivals Hyundai next season. The 32-year-old became the first Estonian to win the championship, along with co-driver Martin Jarveoja, in Spain on Sunday with one race to spare.

Rallying: New world champion Tanak leaves Toyota for Hyundai

Volkswagen announced last week luxury brand Audi was pulling out of Le Mans and the endurance world championship to concentrate on Formula E

Volkswagen to exit World Rally Championship by year end

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Rallying: New world champion Tanak leaves Toyota for Hyundai

Volkswagen to exit World Rally Championship by year end