2026 WRC News & Rumours

[deephouse]

I know we're still a bit far off but if Safari Rally Kenya doesn't get an extension for 2027 & beyond, is it likely we'll see Rally Mexico back for '27 or since the Rally in the USA is the target, that will take it's place?

I thought that Rally GB Scotland will be the one replacing Kenya, since GB round was always full of mud.

[Steve Boyd]

I thought that Rally GB Scotland will be the one replacing Kenya, since GB round was always full of mud.

That may depend on the time of year Rally Scotland is held. Many years ago when the Scottish International Rally was held at the beginning of June and lasted 4 or 5 days the biggest complaints were about dust!

[Eli]

That may depend on the time of year Rally Scotland is held. Many years ago when the Scottish International Rally was held at the beginning of June and lasted 4 or 5 days the biggest complaints were about dust!

They said that the want to have the event held in the autumn.

[deephouse]

Great, final event should be

[Eli]

Great, final event should be

From Ogier’s comments regarding the event, he said he wishes to see it as end of season but to his understanding at least next year it won’t be, but who know, maybe with the ongoing situation in the middle-east that 10 year deal in Saudi will drop sooner rather than later.