Portugal excluded from World Rally Championship 2027 calendar
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 5:46 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Portugal will not appear on the World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar for 2027, despite having a date confirmed for next year's event. The Automovel Club de Portugal (ACP) stated that this marks a significant break, as Portugal has hosted a WRC round since the series began in 1973, with only a brief absence from 2002 to 2006. This decision raises questions about the future of rally events in the region as preparations for the 2026 event continue.
- •Portugal hosted WRC events since 1973, missing only from 2002 to 2006.
- •Automovel Club de Portugal confirmed the absence for WRC 2027.
- •The decision is unexpected given the long-standing tradition of the event.
- 5:46 PMAutosport — Portugal to be absent from WRC 2027 despite date agreement
- 5:44 PMMotorsport.com — Portugal to drop off 2027 WRC calendar
"Portugal will be absent from the 2027 World Rally Championship calendar despite having a date set for next year’s event, according to rally organisers Automovel Club de Portugal (ACP). The gravel event is one of the founding members of the WRC hosting a round since the inaugural season in 1973, having only been absent from the schedule during a brief hiatus across 2002 to 2006. In 2025 ...Keep reading
"Portugal will be absent from the 2027 World Rally Championship calendar despite having a date set for next year’s event, according to rally organisers Automovel Club de Portugal (ACP). The gravel event is one of the founding members of the WRC hosting a round since the inaugural season in 1973, having only been absent from the schedule during a brief hiatus across 2002 to 2006. In 2025 ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportSep 29, 2026, 5:46 PMPortugal to be absent from WRC 2027 despite date agreement
Portugal will be absent from the 2027 World Rally Championship calendar despite having a date set for next year’s event, according to rally organisers Automovel Club de Portugal (ACP). The gravel event is one of the founding members of the WRC hosting a round since the inaugural season in 1973, having only been absent from the schedule during a brief hiatus across 2002 to 2006. In 2025 ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 29, 2026, 5:44 PMPortugal to drop off 2027 WRC calendar
Portugal will be absent from the 2027 World Rally Championship calendar despite having a date set for next year’s event, according to rally organisers Automovel Club de Portugal (ACP). The gravel event is one of the founding members of the WRC hosting a round since the inaugural season in 1973, having only been absent from the schedule during a brief hiatus across 2002 to 2006. In 2025 ...Keep reading
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