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Future second Asian/Pacific event behind WRC calendar reshuffle

Plans to add a second Asia/Pacific round to future World Rally Championship calendars is among the reasons for a reshuffle in the schedule of events for 2026.

Motorsport

The factors behind the WRC 2026 calendar reshuffle

Plans to add a second Asia/Pacific round to future World Rally Championship calendars is among the reasons for a reshuffle in the schedule of events for 2026.

Autosport

WRC signs new deal to race in Portugal until at least 2028

Portugal will continue to host a round of the World Rally Championship until 2028 at least after signing a new multi-year contract.

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Rally Portugal signs new multi-year WRC deal

Portugal will continue to host a round of the World Rally Championship until 2028 at least after signing a new multi-year contract.

Autosport

WRC fan experience to be improved via service park changes

World Rally Championship service parks will undergo changes to infrastructure this year with further improvements expected in 2026.

Motorsport

WRC to make service park changes to improve fan experience

World Rally Championship service parks will undergo changes to infrastructure this year with further improvements expected in 2026.

Autosport

USA in the frame to join WRC calendar in 2026

The World Rally Championship is set to host a round in North America next year, subject to the FIA approving the proposed 2026 calendar

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A 2026 American WRC race is just an FIA approval away

The World Rally Championship is set to host a round in North America next year, subject to the FIA approving the proposed 2026 calendar

Motorsport

WRC Rally GB revival in Scotland makes “fantastic progress”

Scotland has emerged as the best hope to revive Rally GB with Motorsport UK stating “fantastic progress” on a plan to bring the World Rally Championship back to Great Britain for 2026.

Autosport

Indonesia declares interest to make WRC return

Indonesia has formally declared its interest in hosting a round of the World Rally Championship in the near future.

Autosport

WRC Safari Rally Kenya tipped for expansion in 2025 amid larger changes

Safari Rally Kenya is set to cover more competitive kilometres next year although general changes to World Rally Championship event formats are likely to be “evolutionary” rather than “revolutionary”.

Motorsport

WRC confident Paraguay will deliver "unique new story" after test event success

The World Rally Championship is confident Paraguay will offer the series a "unique new story" next year following last weekend's successful test event.

Motorsport

WRC eyeing extra asphalt round for 2026 calendar

The World Rally Championship would like to add another asphalt round to its calendar in 2026 to further even out the split between tarmac and gravel rallies.

Motorsport

WRC set to expand to 14 rounds for 2025 campaign

The World Rally Championship is set to expand to a 14-round calendar for 2025 which is expected to be revealed later this month.

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Evans demands action as spectator controlling issues cancel Rally Poland stages

Elfyn Evans has led a call for action to be taken to address the spectator safety issues that have forced World Rally Championship organisers to cancel two Rally Poland stages.

Autosport

How to watch WRC's Rally Poland: Schedule, line-up and more

This month’s Rally Sardinia featured the joint-closest finish for a win in World Rally Championship history, as Ott Tanak and Sebastien Ogier contested a thrilling battle. It culminated in Tanak claiming victory by just 0.2s after the Hyundai driver overhauled a 17.1s deficit to Toyota’s Ogier on the final day.…

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WRC targets 2025 for new ‘Command Centre’ to bring fans closer to action

Dubbed the ‘Command Centre’, the concept is a part of the WRC Promoter’s plan to improve the championship’s ability to communicate unfolding stories during events to fans.

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WRC targets 2025 for new 'Command Centre' to bring fans closer to action

Dubbed the 'Command Centre', the concept is a part of the WRC Promoter's plan to improve the championship's ability to communicate unfolding stories during events to fans.

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WRC signs 10-year deal to host Saudi Arabia round

The WRC has been eyeing a return to the Middle East for some time, having last visited the region in 2011 for Rally Jordan.

Autosport

WRC working on Croatia renewal, Poland a one-off

Croatia is one of the most recent additions to the WRC, joining the calendar in 2021 with last weekend’s event marking its fourth edition.

Autosport

WRC looking to add F1-style team radio to TV broadcasts

The WRC Promoter is keen to improve the championship’s ability to tell stories to its viewers during events and has appointed a special consultant who will begin work on the team radio concept from next month’s Rally Portugal.

Motorsport

Paraguay in contention to join 2025 WRC calendar

The South American nation emerged as a candidate to host the WRC earlier this year as the championship aims to form a 14-round 2025 calendar, including two events in the South America region.

Autosport

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

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.

Autosport

WRC confident of Middle East round in 2025

Returning to the Middle East for the first time since Rally Jordan in 2011 has been a long-time goal for the championship, with Saudi Arabia understood to be the target to host a round in 2025.

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