Well just like new EVs in the EU need to make some noise, this will help solve a genuine safety issue. Quiet cars moving sometimes fairly quickly, with lots of people wandering around with lots of distractions, is an accident waiting to happen.
My guess is that there’s been a few close calls over the last few events which is why this has been raised.
I agree, but isn't a straight cut gearbox loud enough to serve that purpose?
Some interesting insights from Project Rally One...
https://www.wrcwings.tech/2026/02/02/what-a-tuner-built-wrc27-car-will-look-like-prospeeds-rally-one/
I think Toyota wants a challenge and they probably being the only one ready with WRC27 car in time, I think they will seriously think what car they will run against others. Of course they want to...
What's the barriers to entry and incentive for the teams? Just because the top class in combined, it doesn't mean a championship will be open and accessible to every team.
In a combined...
Next year looks like...
(Factory) GR Yaris WRC27 vs
(Factory) Lancia Rally2; Hyundia Rally2; M-Sport Fiesta Rally2 vs
(Customer Teams) GR Yaris Rally2; Skoda Rally2; Citroen Rally2
Some interesting insights from Project Rally One... https://www.wrcwings.tech/2026/02/02/what-a-tuner-built-wrc27-car-will-look-like-prospeeds-rally-one/
WRC mainclass from 2027