WRC Calendar 2023

[Eli]

only hope is the rumored 3 stadt rally in the 3 country version...

You mean Austria-Czech Republic-Germany? that hope?

[wyler]

You mean Austria-Czech Republic-Germany? that hope?

yup, at the moment, it seems the most realistic tarmac new entry...

[Co-driven]

That site usually isn’t that reliable and I hope they aren’t also this time

I heard from a good source in Finland this same calendar, only exception was that it was either Chile or nothing (for sure no Argentina).

And also Saudi Arabia in early December was something highlighted as 100% confirmed.

[Eli]

I heard from a good source in Finland this same calendar, only exception was that it was either Chile or nothing (for sure no Argentina).

And also Saudi Arabia in early December was something highlighted as 100% confirmed.

So down from 5 events on tarmac to 3?? That's really disappointing to say the least. And what? they'll have a 2 month break between Japan & Saudi Arabia at the end of the season? no the FIA & promoter have completely lost it, honestly, the levels of stupidity (& probably corruption) are beyond compare.

[Eli]

I'm aware they're not the most reliable source yet now they claim the 8th spot in Europe is between Spain & Portugal: http://rallynoticias.com/nivel2.php?id_noticia=19128

[bomber21]

I'm aware they're not the most reliable source yet now they claim the 8th spot in Europe is between Spain & Portugal: http://rallynoticias.com/nivel2.php?id_noticia=19128

This article does not mention Croatia at all?

[Eli]

This article does not mention Croatia at all?

Yes I have no idea why, they wrote 8 events in Europe but then forgot to mention Croatia, hopefully it's just a mistake on their behalf.

[J4MIE]

Think Croatia had signed an agreement earlier this year? So must be in.

[Sergiow]

The "DH / Les Sports" news met the ex-director of Hyundai and organizer of the 'Ypres Rally', Alain Penasse:

Can we imagine seeing Ypres established on the calendar in 2023?
"No, because we have no support from the government. And, without that, it's impossible when you have to pay the normal set rights, i.e. between 1.5 million and 5 million. At 100 euros a ticket, you would have to that half of Belgium come to watch the rally so that we get by. There is a greater desire from many other countries to have a round of the WRC in their country. With us, we have to apply for three years in advance to hope to receive a budget from the government. When I see what it grants to cycling, it is painful."

And does the federation support you enough?
"She is doing what she can with her means. There is a desire to have a Belgian round of the WRC, but the problem remains the same: money!"

[flat_right]

There was an interview with Urmo Aava (Director of Rally Estonia). Currently the situation is that they have an offer to organize the event in 2023 and extend it to until 2026. They are waiting for the government decision about how much they can support this event. Ticket sales were so-so. About 30 000 unique spectators, of which half of them had the rally pass and other half bought daily tickets.