WRC mainclass from 2027

[Andre Oliveira]

Fiesta WRC and Yaris WRC 2017 have now homologation valid till 2027/12

Fiesta R5 (Mk1) with homologation extended till 2026/12
Fiesta Rally2 (Mk2) with homologation extended till 2027/12 (afftects Rally2/3/4/5)
208 T16 with homologation extended till 2027/12
Polo GTI R5 with homologation extended till 2028/12

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Skoda looks like staying with their Rally2 Car..


"We are looking into the new regulations,” boss Hrabánek said briefly to Motorsport aktuell.

“It’s part of the brand’s DNA. Our Fabia is fast and reliable on all surfaces and is the best-selling Rally2 model.”

“That’s why we’ll be entering the 2027 season with this model and will continue to develop it in detail,” Hrabánek said.

[deephouse]

As official team thanks. And Mikkelsen being their 1st driver please

[PLuto]

Skoda will not have official team. And will not build new car for highest category (at least in first year, later maybe as it will not be allowed to build new Rally2 car according to current results).

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/the-f...out-to-mirror/

[WRCStan]

Also an admission that Toyota are working with the FIA on the details of the regs, thus, that's why they're not published yet. As was described here in pages gone by.

[WRCStan]

Please can somebody remind me what's the latest on Rally2 and Rally2+ upgrade? Struggling to find reliable up-to-date sources. I'm sure I read recently that Rally2+ upgrades are for WRC only.

Let me throw this idea out: WRC2027Rally1 and Rally2+ are both top class in the 2027 constructors/manufacturers championship. Rally2 cars from manufacturers without an entrant into that, and committed to the full season, do not qualify for the '+' upgrades.

Not saying it would happen, but also can't rule it out? It'd sure piss on a few 'privateers having a chance' chips.

[PLuto]

Nothing like Rally2+ doesnt exist...

[deephouse]

Maybe they will handicap somehow WRC27 car to have closer performance to Rally2 car, but don't know why I have a feeling that it would be the opposite.

Also Rally2+ sounds stupid just for WRC. There is only Lancia who would benefit.

I think they will fill the gap with combined categories untill FIA actually find promoter and "constructors" actually decide to come and start building cars. This could last a few years if we consider how quick the things are decided here in our beloved sport.

[M3 Jambo]

If you cap the performance of the WRC27 cars to a level close to the current Rally 2 cars, whats the incentive for Toyota to continue to invest so heavily in their 27 car, and indeed other manufacturors & constructors.