Correct me if Im wrong, but it looks theres no amount of marketing that could be put into WRC that would result in more manufacturers, sponsors or fans simply because Rallying is an european sport where the athletes are all grown up adults - due to the natural dangers of the sport - so theres no childish drama and futile gossip on social media around the sport. Its not an american circus, its just a grown up sport not played on a "stadium" (or something like this). Its basically not possible to "grow" a sport like this in modern society.
However manufacturers need to sell fancy sporty cars without hallmark being an old mans car...
Rallying is the ultimate recognition it isn´t.
"Reis vas pät pat kaar vas kut"
Tommi Mäkinen, back in the years...
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