WRC mainclass from 2027

[deephouse]

I don't know why it's so hard to in WRC world just to tell, when in other sports there is usually no problem telling stuff like, manufacturer making plans to enter, who they sign, or what are intentions. Here everything is wrapped in bubbles and announced at the last possible times

[giu canbera]

I don't know why it's so hard to in WRC world just to tell, when in other sports there is usually no problem telling stuff like, manufacturer making plans to enter, who they sign, or what are intentions. Here everything is wrapped in bubbles and announced at the last possible times

WRC is not that big anymore for constant news and announcements and expectations (tho DirtFish tries really hard)
And manufacturers are not that interested anymore too so we are left with "someone who knows a Skoda mechanic saying the board is talking about a possible new car for 27-28" - Which may be true and that would be awesome. Hoping for the best! 2027 is going to be very decent if you ask me, just for the fact that "anyone can enter an R5". Not the favorite aspect of it around here but its what we can hope for from now on!

[WRCStan]

I don't know why it's so hard to in WRC world just to tell

To be fair, they'd wait until the new Promoter was in place before signing deals.

[becher]

Facebook Rumour:

There might be 9 projects in development for 2027/2028:

Hyundai: Expected to continue, perhaps with an evolved Rally2 in 2027 before WRC27.

Toyota: Seen as the only "certain" manufacturer ready for 2027.

Lancia: Starting in Rally2 in 2026, with plans for WRC27 in 2028.

Skoda: Developing its WRC27.

Subaru: The rumor of another Japanese giant's return is gaining strength!

Others: Projects from Prodrive, M-Sport Poland and other "tuners", are on the table.

I've seen that and every time someone mentiones Subaru without any profound backing but rather because they are a fanboy or want to appease to the army of obnoxious fanboys, they immediately loose any credibility.

[skarderud]

I've seen that and every time someone mentiones Subaru without any profound backing but rather because they are a fanboy or want to appease to the army of obnoxious fanboys, they immediately loose any credibility.

Yeah, lets kill all the fun in a forum for fans....

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[becher]

Yeah, lets kill all the fun in a forum for fans....

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If constantly making up the same story is your idea of fun so be it. I'm just tired of it.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

If constantly making up the same story is your idea of fun so be it. I'm just tired of it.

It was just one of the many rumours and no more than that. Chill.

[deephouse]

It's only a rumours, but on the other hand it doesn't make any sense being so confident go that way for WRC27 ruleset, if there isn't any serious interest at the table, but they keep it completely quiet for some weird reason, probably doesn't want to be us fans too happy (joke) 🤣 this sport gives us so many false hopes, dreams and scenarios already through years that we honestly doesn't believe anything until it's confirmed officialy. What I hope there will NOT ever be a point where the series will die and certainly doesn't want that FIA will be the one to kill it as seems they are doing this quite well right now.

[Sal yet again]

At this stage appreciate that its important that the ruleset is clarified etc however honestly believe the biggest challenge the sport is facing is the onboarding of a new promoter. Personally I think that this is where the sport live or dies and it wont matter if we have 2.5 or 7 manufacturer/tuner teams signed up. If the format is stale and we get more of the same as the current incumbent then it could be very bad. The FIA and Dusty have a great opportunity to breath new life into the WRC lets hope they seize it.

[Sal yet again]

Double post