M-Sport fears one-marque WRC in 2027 as technical regulations debate intensifies “As far as I know there will be one manufacturer ready for 2027 with this timeframe.” Autosport · Apr 29, 2025
Women’s driver finalists set for Rally Sweden showdown for Junior WRC drive The World Rally Championship has announced that two of its Women’s Driver Development finalists will now go head-to-head at Rally Sweden next year to win a Junior WRC prize drive. Autosport · Oct 20, 2024
Inside the WRC’s search for its next Michele Mouton “It is easier to dream about doing something when you have seen someone doing it.” Autosport · Sep 20, 2024
WRC selects women’s driver development programme winners The World Rally Championship has selected the three female drivers from its inaugural women’s driver development programme that will receive a fully-funded drive at the Central European Rally. Autosport · Sep 18, 2024
WRC confident it can keep manufacturers amid Hyundai future rumours The World Rally Championship is doing “everything” to keep its current manufacturers and create a series that can attract at least one new marque in 2027, according to the championship’s promoter. Autosport · Jul 10, 2024
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. Autosport · Sep 26, 2023
WRC teams would welcome a Subaru return FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem revealed at last weekend’s Acropolis Rally that the three-time WRC constructors’ winner (1995-1997) is considering a possible return to the championship. Autosport · Sep 11, 2023
WRC Sunday format tweak, new points structure under discussion for 2024 The WRC is currently undergoing an extensive review in a bid to improve its appeal following recent criticism from drivers, teams and fans. Autosport · Jul 25, 2023
WRC invites drivers to share ideas on future of the category The move arrives following Hyundai driver Thierry Neuville’s comments prior to last weekend’s Rally Portugal where he called for the WRC to “react” after stating that rallying’s top tier is at a critical point and requires change to appeal to fans and attract new manufacturers. Autosport · May 16, 2023
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. Motorsport · May 2, 2023