What the FIA’s radical changes could mean for WRC
The FIA’s unveiling of its concept for the future is extensive, featuring changes to the technical rules, sporting regulations and right down to the promotion of the WRC. The overhaul has been led by a working group created by the FIA last December and headed up by FIA deputy president Robert Reid and former WRC […]
WRC Promoter backs FIA vision for WRC future
The FIA has released its extensive vision for the WRC’s future at today’s World Motor Sport Council, which includes a raft of proposals designed to improve the championship. Perhaps its most bold decision is to remove the control hybrid units from Rally1 cars for the 2025 season. Hybrid power formed a significant part of the […]
WRC to abandon hybrid-powered Rally1 cars from 2025
The world motorsport governing body has shared its key objectives for the future of the WRC which was presented at today’s World Motor Sport Council. These objectives have been put together following an extensive analysis of the WRC current form carried out by the FIA’s working group that was created in December last year to […]
Rovanpera adds Safari Rally Kenya to WRC part-time programme
Toyota has today announced that Rovanpera will pilot one of the three factory Toyota GR Yaris entries at the famous gravel rally next month (28-31 March). Rovanpera will join full-time Toyota team-mates Elfyn Evans and Takamoto Katsuta. Inclusion on the Kenya entry list means Rovanpera will compete in two consecutive WRC events. The Finn contested […]
The future stars of tomorrow turning a WRC dream into reality
Twelve months ago the prospect of a career in the World Rally Championship was a pipe dream for a quartet of youngsters from all four corners of the globe. But now these inexperienced drivers are daring to turn their dreams into reality thanks to the FIA Rally Star initiative. The brainchild of Jerome Roussel, one […]
What to expect from the FIA on WRC future
On Wednesday, the FIA is set to reveal a concept that will form the future direction of the WRC with the focus being on the top category. The Rally1 hybrid class, launched in 2022, has come under scrutiny having struggled to attract manufacturers, while entries have dropped below 10 cars this season. This action from […]
Ireland WRC bid hinges on funding after event concept approval
Ireland is vying to secure a three-year contract to host the WRC, beginning from 2025, which aims to bring the championship back to the country for the first time since 2009. Motorsport Ireland announced in January that it plans to rotate the rally through three locations; Waterford, Kerry and Limerick, across the three-year deal, should […]
Tanak not worried about 2024 WRC title bid after difficult start
Hyundai’s new signing has admitted his season to date has “not been great” after costly mistakes in both the Monte Carlo season opener and last weekend’s visit to Sweden. The 2019 world champion, touted among the favourites to challenge for this year’s title, is fifth in the championship standings, 27 points behind team-mate and championship […]
WRC meets with Motorsport UK to discuss Rally GB revival in Scotland
Motorsport UK CEO Hugh Chambers and chairman David Richards met with the WRC Promoter at last weekend’s Rally Sweden, with Rally GB among the topics discussed. Great Britain has been a mainstay of the WRC, hosting a round since its inaugural season in 1973 but has dropped off the calendar, with 2019 the last edition […]