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Latest FIA departure as road sport director Andrew Wheatley leaves position

Wheatley will be replaced by Emilia Abel as junior road sport director and supported by Dieter Rencken, who moves across from his Formula 1 role into an executive advisor role, and both will report to FIA general manager Alberto Villarreal.

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WRC 2027 rules to offer powertrain flexibility and component cost cap

The 2027 World Rally Championship regulations are likely to offer manufacturers a range of powertrain options and cars that will be significantly cheaper through a cost cap on components.

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Investigation under way into "very serious" WRC Rally Japan safety breach

An investigation into how an unauthorised vehicle entered a live World Rally Championship stage at Rally Japan has begun, an incident the FIA has described as "a very serious issue".

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Investigation underway into "very serious" WRC Rally Japan safety breach

An investigation into how an unauthorised vehicle entered a live World Rally Championship stage at Rally Japan is underway, an incident which the FIA has described as "a very serious issue."

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New WRC hybrid unit measures could raise costs for teams

An enforcement of hybrid unit safety measures effective from last weekend’s Acropolis Rally could increase costs for World Rally Championship teams moving forward.

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New WRC points proposals under review for 2025

The radical World Rally Championship points system introduced this season that has divided opinion is being reviewed and could undergo a change next year.

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Jamaican government issues warning as Hurricane Beryl approaches, urging citizens to prepare and stay safe.

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How the FIA's U-turn delivered a much needed "rocket" for the WRC

During this period the WRC has gone full circle. There was a concept to abandon the hybrid-powered Rally1 cars entirely and install Rally2 as the top tier. There was the idea of creating a Rally2 plus category by downgrading Rally1 cars and upgrading current Rally2 cars. But on balance stability…

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How the FIA’s U-turn delivered a much needed “rocket” for the WRC

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WRC future regulations set to be defined after months of debate

The WRC has been working towards Tuesday's World Motor Sport Council meeting, where several questions are expected to be answered.

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Evans: New points system offered “zero reward” from “mega” WRC battle

The Toyota driver has been among the most critical of the new points system and again brought the subject back into question after finishing second behind team-mate Sebastien Ogier.

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Analysis: 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…

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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.

Autosport

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.

Autosport

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.

Motorsport

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

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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