As far as I understood every entry will be required to be related to a manufacturer and a car model that exists on the roads, right?
No, they can if they want to, but they're not required to. That's my point, they want to get rid of even the minimal, loose tie to a car that exists on the market.
BYD is certainly looking into the prospect of joining F1. But I think they are open on the idea of it being a new team or buying an existing one. If it is a new team then no chance for 2027, talking...
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/what-happens-next-for-rally-us/
“ Everything, therefore, is on track, but when will we get confirmation that the US is returning to the WRC for the first time since...
Driver can make up some difference but it's fact that the Toyotas / Skodas / Lancias(?) are just better.
And why should I spend the (large amount) of money for a WRC1 season / event next year and...
Nah I reckon they keep Binotto. Horner wants at least a stake if not a controlling stake in any team he joins.
Horner to Audi