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Analysis: What to expect from the FIA as WRC future decision looms

On Wednesday, the FIA is set to reveal a concept that will form the WRC's future direction, 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.

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Ogier calls for WRC Rally1 windscreen fogging solution

Misted-up windscreens were a hot topic last Friday as extreme wet weather hit the stages. The issue afflicted the prototype spaceframe-built Rally1 cars much more severely than Rally2 machines derived from production-based models.

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FIA: 80% of WRC Rally1 car to carry over for 2027 regulations

The FIA has been developing the next set of WRC regulations over the last two years since the launch of the Rally1 hybrid era last year.

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Increase in tyre fitting zones tipped for 2024 WRC

The WRC is currently evaluating its event format structure for the future having faced criticism from drivers, teams and fans this year.

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FIA: Central European Rally has time to address WRC driver itinerary concerns

The WRC welcomed an all-new concept to the championship last weekend with the inaugural running of the Central European Rally, which saw rallying’s top tier host an event in three countries for the first time.

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FIA closing in on WRC 2025 regulations after Estonia meeting

It is widely anticipated that an evolution of the Rally1 hybrid regulations, featuring minor changes from those introduced last year, will form the rules for 2025 and 2026, which the FIA has been working towards for several months.

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FIA affirms position on illegal WRC recceing after Neuville exclusion

Neuville was excluded from the event last weekend, where he finished eighth, after stewards determined a “person connected with the crew travelled on or over the route of two Special Stages, after reconnaissance, without authorisation” following the official pre-event recce.

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Do full EVs have a future in rallying?

Rallying is heading towards a crossroads as the FIA ascertains the long-term method of propulsion that will ensure a prosperous and sustainable future for the discipline.

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WRC has identified three car manufacturer options for the future

The WRC has previously indicated that four manufacturer teams at the top level would be its ideal prospect for the championship moving forward.

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FIA ready to "take every action" to improve WRC safety after Breen's death

The 33-year-old factory Hyundai WRC driver tragically died in a testing crash in preparation for Rally Croatia a fortnight ago.

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FIA won’t hesitate if improvements to WRC safety can be made

The 33-year-old factory Hyundai WRC driver tragically died in a testing crash in preparation for Rally Croatia a fortnight ago.

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Rally heritage at stake if WRC UK bid fails again, says M-Sport boss

The United Kingdom risks “losing its rally history” if plans to bring the World Rally Championship back to the region fail again, according to M-Sport team principal Richard Millener.

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FIA content after first year of WRC Rally1 regulations

While Rally1 regulations are yet to attract a new manufacturer to the World Rally Championship, the FIA is content with the success of its introduction in 2022.

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FIA sets out timeline for WRC future regulations roadmap

The FIA intends to set out its roadmap for the World Rally Championship’s future regulations by the end of the year once consultations with manufacturers have been concluded.

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WRC teams make car modifications to combat cockpit temperatures

World Rally Championship teams have made modifications to their cars in a bid to reduce concerning cockpit temperatures ahead this weekend's Rally Sardinia.

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WRC's AI safety camera plan delayed as development continues

Plans to fit artificial intelligence safety cameras to World Rally Championship cars to help improve spectator safety have been delayed as work continues on perfecting the technology.

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WRC's AI safety camera plan delayed as development continues

Plans to fit artificial intelligence safety cameras to World Rally Championship cars to help improve spectator safety have been delayed as work continues on perfecting the technology.

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Gravel Notes Podcast: Assessing the WRC's future

This year the World Rally Championship introduced new hybrid Rally1 regulations but the FIA is already working on the next set of regulations set to come into force in 2025.

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