Rome marks milestone in bid for 2027 WRC event
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 5:14 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Rome has taken a significant step towards hosting a round of the World Rally Championship in 2027, following a successful candidate event last week. The WRC previously announced a location switch for its Italian round, moving from the gravel stages of Sardinia to the asphalt-based Rally di Roma Capitale. This change reflects an ongoing evolution of the event, which has seen Sardinia as the long-standing host. The next steps will involve further preparations and approvals needed for the 2027 edition.
- •Rome completed a candidate event for the 2027 WRC round.
- •The WRC plans to replace Sardinia with Rally di Roma Capitale.
- •Sardinia has been the traditional host of the WRC for years.
- •Further preparations are required before the 2027 event.
- 5:18 PMAutosport — Rome completes key milestone in pursuit of 2027 WRC round
- 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — Rome completes key milestone in pursuit of 2027 WRC round
- 5:14 PMMotorsport.com — Rome completes key milestone in pursuit of 2027 WRC round
"Rome’s plan to host a round of the World Rally Championship next year has reached a milestone following the completion of a constructive candidate event last week. The WRC announced plans to switch the location of its Italian round for 2027 last year, with the asphalt-based Rally di Roma Capitale set to take over from the gravel stages of Sardinia. Sardinia has hosted the WRC every year ...Keep reading
"Rome’s plan to host a round of the World Rally Championship next year has reached a milestone following the completion of a constructive candidate event last week. The WRC announced plans to switch the location of its Italian round for 2027 last year, with the asphalt-based Rally di Roma Capitale set to take over from the gravel stages of Sardinia. Sardinia has hosted the WRC every year ...Keep reading
"The Italian capital is vying to join the calendar next year
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External links- AutosportJul 10, 2026, 5:18 PMRome completes key milestone in pursuit of 2027 WRC round
Rome’s plan to host a round of the World Rally Championship next year has reached a milestone following the completion of a constructive candidate event last week. The WRC announced plans to switch the location of its Italian round for 2027 last year, with the asphalt-based Rally di Roma Capitale set to take over from the gravel stages of Sardinia. Sardinia has hosted the WRC every year ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 5:14 PMRome completes key milestone in pursuit of 2027 WRC round
The Italian capital is vying to join the calendar next year
- Motorsport.comJul 10, 2026, 5:14 PMRome completes key milestone in pursuit of 2027 WRC round
Rome’s plan to host a round of the World Rally Championship next year has reached a milestone following the completion of a constructive candidate event last week. The WRC announced plans to switch the location of its Italian round for 2027 last year, with the asphalt-based Rally di Roma Capitale set to take over from the gravel stages of Sardinia. Sardinia has hosted the WRC every year ...Keep reading
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