The R5 has been rumored about for a long time and Mäkinen confirmed it was coming at some point. One would think that anything Tommi does confirm must be almost ready to race but I'm not so sure about it in this case. One thing's for sure: Latvala is way too good to be competing in any of the R5's and I think he knows it himself as well.
Not only is he far too good for the lower tiers, his driving style wouldn't fit in with the cleaner R5s, and it would be a disgrace for his objectively monumental career to fizzle out in WRC2.
With the changes in the automotive industry and the quite big changes that will be in WRC, maybe it is time to review also the financial side of the top class. As WRC is the pinnacle of non-circuit...
Has Renault Rally3 cars taken over from Ford being the preferred car to have in that class?
Is the main reason that it is quicker and better to drive, or are there other reasons?
Key voices at Mercedes want to ‘get rid’ of world champions McLaren as an engine customer.
“There are voices in Stuttgart saying that ‘we actually have to get rid of them so that we can become world...
The current entry fees, as stated in Appenxix VI of "2026 FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP – SPORTING REGULATIONS" are:
WRC Manufacturer € 441 352 - for a 2 or 3 car team with P1 status
WRC Team ...
With the changes in the automotive industry and the quite big changes that will be in WRC, maybe it is time to review also the financial side of the top class. As WRC is the pinnacle of non-circuit...
WRC mainclass from 2027