This is being pushed, and it's a FIA decision which is fair to call ridiculous.
https://www.fia.com/news/fia-unveils-wrc27-rally1-concept-set-define-next-generation-rally-machinery
I mean if the kit is so good that it's supposed to be competitive with Rally1 then that just becomes Rally1?
I guess there are reasons that this does not work longer term.
They could simply go for Rally2 as top class, without the silly WRC27 made up funnymobiles or needs for kits. Yes, we know it won't be great for national championships. Yes, they will look slower,...
This is being pushed, and it's a FIA decision which is fair to call ridiculous. https://www.fia.com/news/fia-unveils-wrc27-rally1-concept-set-define-next-generation-rally-machinery
WRC mainclass from 2027