FIA confirms regulations for 2027 World Rally Championship
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 9:45 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The FIA has approved key sporting regulations for the 2027 World Rally Championship during the World Motor Sport Council meeting. The championship will feature a new technical ruleset, including all-new WRC27 cars and updated Rally2 kit cars. The top class will maintain the Rally1 designation, while both WRC Cars and WRC Kit Cars will be subject to new performance criteria, including a turbo restrictor increase that boosts power. Additionally, the Constructors’ Championship will now welcome any Rally1 manufacturer, and a revised WRC Teams’ title will allow participation over seven selected events. The introduction of the Rally6 category aims to make entry into rallying more affordable.
- •All-new WRC27 cars and updated Rally2 kit cars will debut in 2027.
- •Turbo restrictor increased to 33mm for more horsepower.
- •WRC Teams’ title to focus on seven selected events.
- •New Rally6 category aims to reduce entry costs in the sport.
- •Expanded 2027 calendar includes 15 rounds with USA and UK returns.
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — FIA ratifies key 2027 WRC sporting regulations
- 9:45 AMMotorsport.com — FIA ratifies key 2027 WRC sporting regulations
- 9:44 AMAutosport — FIA ratifies key 2027 WRC sporting regulations
"The FIA has formally confirmed a raft of key sporting regulations pertaining to the 2027 World Rally Championship ahead of the introduction of a new technical ruleset. Following the latest World Motor Sport Council meeting, the FIA has outlined key details for next year’s seismic technical shake-up in the WRC that will see all-new WRC27 cars and updated Rally2 kit cars compete in the top ...Keep reading
"The FIA has formally confirmed a raft of key sporting regulations pertaining to the 2027 World Rally Championship ahead of the introduction of a new technical ruleset. Following the latest World Motor Sport Council meeting, the FIA has outlined key details for next year’s seismic technical shake-up in the WRC that will see all-new WRC27 cars and updated Rally2 kit cars compete in the top ...Keep reading
"The World Rally Championship will feature a revised Teams’ title in 2027
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 9:45 AMFIA ratifies key 2027 WRC sporting regulations
The World Rally Championship will feature a revised Teams’ title in 2027
- Motorsport.comOct 20, 2026, 9:45 AMFIA ratifies key 2027 WRC sporting regulations
The FIA has formally confirmed a raft of key sporting regulations pertaining to the 2027 World Rally Championship ahead of the introduction of a new technical ruleset. Following the latest World Motor Sport Council meeting, the FIA has outlined key details for next year’s seismic technical shake-up in the WRC that will see all-new WRC27 cars and updated Rally2 kit cars compete in the top ...Keep reading
- AutosportOct 20, 2026, 9:44 AMFIA ratifies key 2027 WRC sporting regulations
The FIA has formally confirmed a raft of key sporting regulations pertaining to the 2027 World Rally Championship ahead of the introduction of a new technical ruleset. Following the latest World Motor Sport Council meeting, the FIA has outlined key details for next year’s seismic technical shake-up in the WRC that will see all-new WRC27 cars and updated Rally2 kit cars compete in the top ...Keep reading
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