The most read articles of 2020, part one

What made you tick in 2020? Between exploits, accidents, cancellations, postponements and punchlines, we have put together a top 20 of the most read articles on our site over the past year.

The first part with numbers 20 to 16 gives pride of place to WRC :

20. No development for Alessandro Zanardi.

Let's start this top with some not so happy news. Italian driver Alessandro Zanardi was the victim of a serious road accident when he was out on a handbike on Friday June 19. Many of you followed his state of health. In a coma for a long time, Zanardi is now beginning his long journey towards recovery and is gradually regaining his vital functions.

19. The route of the 2021 Monte-Carlo Rally modified

For this article, no need for a big flashback, just a month. Between the health crisis and bad weather, the Rally Monte-Carlo, which is due to open the 2021 WRC season, is in chaos. On November 18, a major change to the route was announced.

18. The 2020 Australian Grand Prix is ​​canceled

The world is bearing the brunt of the Covid-19 crisis. The situation became critical in the middle of March when the Formula 1 is due to start its 2020 season at the Melbourne circuit in Australia. On site, the entire paddock is present in a strange atmosphere, until the final decision.

17. Loeb: “I don’t want to be a drag on the team”

This time, we are just after the Monte Carlo Rally. Sebastian Loeb experienced a disappointing ordeal, which he finished in sixth place in his Hyundai i20. The next day, the Korean manufacturer announced that the Frenchman was giving up his place to Craig Breen for the Swedish Rally.

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16. Ott Tanak: “We’re fine”

The world is bearing the brunt of the Covid-19 crisis. The situation becomes critical in the middle of March when Formula 1 is due to start its 2020 season on the Melbourne circuit in Australia. On site, the entire paddock is present in a strange atmosphere, until the final decision.

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