FIA introduces Rally2 car upgrade kit for WRC 2027 competition
Motorsport.com • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:10 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The FIA has unveiled plans for an upgrade kit for Rally2 cars, allowing them to compete against new World Rally Championship cars in the 2027 and 2028 seasons. The introduction comes as the WRC transitions to its new WRC27 technical regulations next year. The upgrade aims to enhance competition at the top level by increasing the number of cars eligible for participation. This initiative seeks to create a more diverse field during upcoming rally events.
- •FIA announces Rally2 upgrade kit for WRC 2027 and 2028 seasons
- •New WRC27 technical regulations set to take effect next year
- •Upgrade aims to boost competition among top-level rally cars
- •More Rally2 cars expected to participate in future WRC events
- •Effort aligns with FIA’s goal to enhance overall racing variety
- 12:53 PMMotorsport.com — Hyundai, M-Sport react to FIA Rally2 kit proposal for 2027
- 7:42 PMRacer — Rally2-WRC-Kit opens door to bigger fields, increased competition in 2027 WRC
- 10:15 AMAutosport — FIA announces Rally2 car upgrade kit to increase competition for WRC 2027
- 10:10 AMMotorsport.com — FIA announces Rally2 car upgrade kit to increase competition for WRC 2027
- 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — FIA announces Rally2 car upgrade kit to increase competition for WRC 2027
"The FIA has announced plans to introduce an upgrade kit for Rally2 cars to compete against top-level World Rally Championship machinery for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. With the WRC adopting new WRC27 technical regulations from next year, the FIA had planned to allow Rally2 cars to compete against the new WRC27 cars under one umbrella to increase the amount of cars competing at the top level ...Keep reading
"The FIA has announced plans to introduce an upgrade kit for Rally2 cars to compete against top-level World Rally Championship machinery for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. With the WRC adopting new WRC27 technical regulations from next year, the FIA had planned to allow Rally2 cars to compete against the new WRC27 cars under one umbrella to increase the amount of cars competing at the top level ...Keep reading
"Hyundai needs more information before it can decide whether to homologate an FIA update kit to permit its Rally2 car to compete in the top level of the World Rally Championship next year. The introduction of new technical regulations for next year will create a situation where all-new WRC27 cars and Rally2 machinery would go head-to-head in the top category. This has now been further ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 25, 2026, 12:53 PMHyundai, M-Sport react to FIA Rally2 kit proposal for 2027
Hyundai needs more information before it can decide whether to homologate an FIA update kit to permit its Rally2 car to compete in the top level of the World Rally Championship next year. The introduction of new technical regulations for next year will create a situation where all-new WRC27 cars and Rally2 machinery would go head-to-head in the top category. This has now been further ...Keep reading
- RacerJun 24, 2026, 7:42 PMRally2-WRC-Kit opens door to bigger fields, increased competition in 2027 WRC
The FIA has ratified a low-cost tech package for the 2027 World Rally Championship conceived to increase the number of entries chasing overall wins by putting current-spec Rally2 machinery on a competitive level with the series’ all-new WRC27 rules set.
- AutosportJun 23, 2026, 10:15 AMFIA announces Rally2 car upgrade kit to increase competition for WRC 2027
The FIA has announced plans to introduce an upgrade kit for Rally2 cars to compete against top-level World Rally Championship machinery for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. With the WRC adopting new WRC27 technical regulations from next year, the FIA had planned to allow Rally2 cars to compete against the new WRC27 cars under one umbrella to increase the amount of cars competing at the top level ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 23, 2026, 10:10 AMFIA announces Rally2 car upgrade kit to increase competition for WRC 2027
The FIA has announced plans to introduce an upgrade kit for Rally2 cars to compete against top-level World Rally Championship machinery for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. With the WRC adopting new WRC27 technical regulations from next year, the FIA had planned to allow Rally2 cars to compete against the new WRC27 cars under one umbrella to increase the amount of cars competing at the top level ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 10:10 AMFIA announces Rally2 car upgrade kit to increase competition for WRC 2027
The world motor sport governing body has defined its plans for Rally2 cars in 2027
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