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Analysis: The big questions after the debut of the WRC’s new points system

The World Rally Championship’s new points system, that is complicated upon first glance, has divided opinion in the service park and among fans. Several drivers voiced their criticism of the revamp in the lead up to the rally, with the most common gripes being that it is too complicated and…

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Rally USA sets sights on joining WRC in 2026

Breaking into the US market has been identified as a key objective by the WRC, having last hosted a round in North America in 1988 – the Olympus Rally.

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WRC lists China and USA as key expansion targets

Establishing a return to the USA for the first time since 1988 has been a long-term ambition for the WRC, which is looking likely to come to fruition in the future through the Rally USA project, based out of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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WRC Commission set to discuss event format changes

WRC Promoter has collated a raft of ideas over the last three months to improve the championship, having faced criticism from drivers concerned by the WRC's appeal and perceived lack of direction.

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Neuville sheds light on WRC future plans, reveals format tweak proposal

The factory Hyundai driver is the most experienced full-time driver in the championship, having racked up 149 WRC starts dating back to 2009 and won 18 rallies, while finishing runner-up in the standings on five occasions (2013, 2016-2019).

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UK “unlikely” to secure 2024 WRC round, Argentina vying for Americas spot

The WRC is working on an expanded 14-round calendar for next year with the aim of adding a desert based-round in Saudi Arabia.

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WRC closing in on 14-round 2024 calendar

The championship had hoped to roll out a 14-round schedule for this season, although plans to add an event in the Middle East failed to come to fruition.

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FIA encouraged by WRC Rally USA demonstration

The USA has emerged as a contender to join the WRC schedule for the first time since the Olympus Rally in 1988.

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Croatia set for 2024 WRC return as it eyes new multi-year deal

The asphalt round joined the WRC in 2021 and has quickly built a reputation as one of the most challenging tarmac rallies on the schedule.

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WRC extends deadline for 2024 Rally UK bid

The UK has become a backbone of rallying’s top flight, appearing on the inaugural calendar in 1973 and holding a spot on the schedule until 2019 courtesy of Rally GB, formerly known as the RAC Rally.

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WRC Rally UK 2024 bid deadline extended

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How the WRC paid tribute to its people's champion Craig Breen

Competing in Croatia less than a week following Craig Breen’s shock passing was always going to be incredibly difficult. But the World Rally Championship should be proud of its fitting tribute and celebration of one of its most loved characters.

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Why Rally USA could be a gamechanger for WRC

Cracking America can be a gamechanger for any business, which is why the advancement of plans for the USA to join the World Rally Championship in 2024 is significant. The WRC has targeted a round in the USA since 2018 and it appears those plans have taken a significant step…

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Rally USA a potential contender to join WRC in 2024

The World Rally Championship could add a round in North America next year as plans to break into the region progress.

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WRC: No plans to alter Monte Carlo Rally route after lack of snow

The World Rally Championship has no plans to make changes to the Rally Monte Carlo route in the near future despite an absence of snow and ice last weekend.

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WRC linked to new South Australian event

South Australia could become the new home of the World Rally Championship in Australia in the coming years.

Motorsport

WRC pushes Middle East event plans to 2024

The World Rally Championship is working on delivering a desert rally event in the Middle East in 2024 after plans for next year failed to come to fruition.

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WRC pushes Middle East event plans to 2024 following calendar reveal

The World Rally Championship is working hard to deliver a desert rally event in the Middle East in 2024, after plans for next year failed to come to fruition.

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UK set to miss out as expanded 2023 WRC calendar progresses

The World Rally Championship is edging closer to releasing an expanded 2023 calendar, although the series has confirmed that the United Kingdom is set to miss out again.

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WRC eyeing 2023 Middle East round, USA expansion plans continue

The World Rally Championship is working to add a first Middle East round to its calendar since 2011, which could materialise as soon as next year.

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Time running out for UK 2023 WRC calendar bid

The chances of a United Kingdom round on the 2023 World Rally Championship calendar appear unlikely, with the WRC confirming time is running out to reach an agreement.

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