WRC mainclass from 2027

[Eli]

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/lanci...oogle_vignette
I think someone else posted that Lancia won't be in '27 main class

[saco0o]

but "rally2" is the main class in 2027.
toyota will run a pair of wrc27 because they want to build them. it was said both rally2 and wrc27 have more or less the same performance levels (theres a weight difference probably but they will work it out - not without some controversy, of course)

[deephouse]

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/lanci...oogle_vignette
I think someone else posted that Lancia won't be in '27 main class

I have a feeling that more of them will follow.

I still don't get the point what are they trying to achieve here running WRC27 alongise Rally2 cars. If lower category car will beat them it will be total embaressement and why would anyone even try build it in the first place.

And again it's total non-sense why development costs are so high... Way higher than current regulations. And following Lancia statement that the costs are too high, well, I totally understand it.

This WRC27 is a total bullshit. When we will have several brands aligned on the start line I will change my mind, but currently it does seem that their idea will die even before it will live.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I have a feeling that more of them will follow.

I still don't get the point what are they trying to achieve here running WRC27 alongise Rally2 cars. If lower category car will beat them it will be total embaressement and why would anyone even try build it in the first place.

And again it's total non-sense why development costs are so high... Way higher than current regulations. And following Lancia statement that the costs are too high, well, I totally understand it.

This WRC27 is a total bullshit. When we will have several brands aligned on the start line I will change my mind, but currently it does seem that their idea will die even before it will live.

Toyota will likely win with their WRC27 Car (no change there).

But at least there will be more brands of (Rally2) cars 'competing' with them in the top class.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

but it was said both rally2 and wrc27 have more or less the same performance levels (theres a weight difference probably but they will work it out - (not without some controversy, of course)

[WRCStan]

I still don't get the point what are they trying to achieve here running WRC27 alongise Rally2 cars.

Best option for a competition.

Nobody wants Toyota alone in RC1.

When there's enough WRC27 manus/builders, either RC1 will be reinstated or Rally2 gets deprecated, possibly both.

[WRCStan]

I've just seen the Motorsport UK rep for the new World Motor Sport Council is Hugh Chambers. DR not on any candidate list. Feed that into the rumour mill.

[rallyfiend]

DR is too old to be eligible….

[WRCStan]

Not for WMSC.

[Kenneth]

Geely/Volvo's Chinese brand Lynk&Co announced a plan to expand into endurance racing and rallying, but without any details. They run TCR car since 2019. (link in chinese)