FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem eyes World Rally Championship return for Argentina
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 10:21 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem expressed optimism regarding the potential return of Argentina to the World Rally Championship calendar in the near future. The South American nation maintained a consistent presence in the series from 1980 until 2019, missing the schedule only in 1995 and 2010. The event was removed from the series following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. While no specific date has been finalized for a comeback, the history of the event within the championship remains a focus for the organization. Officials are currently evaluating the series calendar as they look toward future scheduling.
- •Mohammed Ben Sulayem is optimistic about Argentina returning to the World Rally Championship.
- •Argentina hosted the event regularly between 1980 and 2019.
- •The event was dropped from the calendar due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- •The country only missed the championship schedule in 1995 and 2010 during its four-decade run.
- 10:21 AMAutosport — FIA president optimistic WRC will return to Argentina
- 10:17 AMMotorsport.com — FIA president optimistic WRC will return to Argentina
- 10:17 AMYahoo Sports — FIA president optimistic WRC will return to Argentina
"FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is optimistic that Argentina could return to the World Rally Championship calendar in the near future. The South American nation has a rich history in the WRC, featuring regularly on the calendar from 1980 to 2019 with only 1995 and 2010 being its only absentees from the series. COVID-19 ultimately dropped it off the calendar and when the WRC returned to ...Keep reading
"FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is optimistic that Argentina could return to the World Rally Championship calendar in the near future. The South American nation has a rich history in the WRC, featuring regularly on the calendar from 1980 to 2019 with only 1995 and 2010 being its only absentees from the series. COVID-19 ultimately dropped it off the calendar and when the WRC returned to ...Keep reading
"The South American nation last hosted a round of the World Rally Championship in 2019
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External links- AutosportSep 3, 2026, 10:21 AMFIA president optimistic WRC will return to Argentina
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is optimistic that Argentina could return to the World Rally Championship calendar in the near future. The South American nation has a rich history in the WRC, featuring regularly on the calendar from 1980 to 2019 with only 1995 and 2010 being its only absentees from the series. COVID-19 ultimately dropped it off the calendar and when the WRC returned to ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 3, 2026, 10:17 AMFIA president optimistic WRC will return to Argentina
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is optimistic that Argentina could return to the World Rally Championship calendar in the near future. The South American nation has a rich history in the WRC, featuring regularly on the calendar from 1980 to 2019 with only 1995 and 2010 being its only absentees from the series. COVID-19 ultimately dropped it off the calendar and when the WRC returned to ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 10:17 AMFIA president optimistic WRC will return to Argentina
The South American nation last hosted a round of the World Rally Championship in 2019
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