Motorsport Ireland are back in the spotlight this week after an appeal to a recent Court of Inquiry was lodged within the allowed time frame. The report also found that Mr Naylor wasn't in breach of the rules in relation to leaving the 2025 event. The Irish Examiner understands that the presenter (Motorsport Ireland) has the right to rehear everything and that Mr Naylor has the right to determine the appeal direction. The Motor Sport Council seems fractured, the big question is - will it heal? The Irish pairing of Craig Rahill/Conor Smith are amongst nine crews that will tackle next week's Rally Sweden, the opening round of the Junior World Rally Championship.

Source: Irish Examiner February 06, 2026 14:39 UTC