WRC mainclass from 2027

**1988senna** · 21st October 2025, 14:38

Any reliable sources now mention that Skoda, Lancia, MSport,Hyundai will confirm to join 2027 group one??

**WRCStan** · 21st October 2025, 17:15

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC

Developing a brand new car to compete under the World Rally Championship’s new 2027 technical regulations remains the priority for M-Sport , rather than upgrading its Rally2 car.

https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/...2027/10769883/

"“Why would we waste a year trying to up spec our Rally2 car and then do a new car? It is only Toyota there for the first half of the year"

Ring the rumour bell, what's the context here?

**Fast Eddie WRC** · 22nd October 2025, 10:00

Originally Posted by WRCStan

"“Why would we waste a year trying to up spec our Rally2 car and then do a new car? It is only Toyota there for the first half of the year"

Ring the rumour bell, what's the context here?

Is he suggesting M-Sport wont have their car ready until mid-2027, as they wont start on it until the new Regs are signed off ?

**PLuto** · 22nd October 2025, 10:03

Originally Posted by 1988senna

Any reliable sources now mention that Skoda, Lancia, MSport,Hyundai will confirm to join 2027 group one??

Only one currently developing something like Rally1 car is Toyota. Despite regulations are not finalised yet. Other mentioned manufacturers are not developing car according to the new regulations. And they are also not so much interested in Rally2 with bigger aero and restrictor...

**dck1989** · Yesterday, 11:58

One can only dream that Subaru will one day be back in the top level of rallying...perfect sized car ready to go.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQYiVkqj7lt/