WRC mainclass from 2027

[Franky]

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 racing championships, then why not create financial incentive for teams like it's in F1. At the end of the season a pot of finances is divided between the teams based on the final standings.

The current system of "you pay us to compete" works only for manufacturers but if it will be mostly private teams, then why should anyone compete in the top class. At the end of the day motorsport is still a business and if it doesn't make financially sense, not much will happen.

[wyler]

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 racing championships, then why not create financial incentive for teams like it's in F1. At the end of the season a pot of finances is divided between the teams based on the final standings.

The current system of "you pay us to compete" works only for manufacturers but if it will be mostly private teams, then why should anyone compete in the top class. At the end of the day motorsport is still a business and if it doesn't make financially sense, not much will happen.

point is: how do they get the money for the pot?

[rallyfiend]

point is: how do they get the money for the pot?

If WRC Promoter is being sold for the reported amount of 300m, then there is money being made...

[typhoon]

If WRC Promoter is being sold for the reported amount of 300m, then there is money being made...

Considering they're selling WRC rights to Sky Sports Italy for a reported 350K per year (that was the value of the contract a couple years ago), adjusting it for each market reach, they probably get 30M per season only with TV rights.

If they will be able to revamp the series with new Constructors and brands, plus the global sponsorships/calendar fees/merch/licenses, I think they could easily reach some 70-80M per season.

Enough money to pay some money for a look-alike "Concorde Agreement" in WRC.

[deephouse]

WRC is making money but just for a pinch of people

[wyler]

Considering they're selling WRC rights to Sky Sports Italy for a reported 350K per year (that was the value of the contract a couple years ago), adjusting it for each market reach, they probably get 30M per season only with TV rights.

If they will be able to revamp the series with new Constructors and brands, plus the global sponsorships/calendar fees/merch/licenses, I think they could easily reach some 70-80M per season.

Enough money to pay some money for a look-alike "Concorde Agreement" in WRC.

a lot of "if", and on the other side, no idea of the cost of running it.
honestly, not sure wrc is so whealty...