The FIA plans to invest WRC commercial revenue into grassroots rallying programs
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
The FIA is set to implement a new funding strategy designed to provide direct financial support to grassroots rallying and the World Rally Championship. This initiative stems from a promise made by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem during the previous year regarding the redistribution of commercial rights income. By injecting these funds back into the sport, the governing body aims to bolster the development of amateur and entry-level talent. The plan potentially includes the revival of talent-identification programs such as FIA Rally Star, which focuses on discovering and cultivating upcoming rally drivers. With the investment strategy now moving into the active phase, officials expect these resources to improve the overall infrastructure of the rally discipline. The move marks a shift in how commercial proceeds from the series are allocated to support long-term participation.
- •The FIA will allocate commercial rights revenue to support grassroots rallying.
- •Mohammed Ben Sulayem pledged the funding injection last year.
- •The initiative may see the return of the FIA Rally Star talent program.
- •Investment plans are scheduled to take effect immediately.
- 1:05 PMAutosport — How the FIA plans to support and invest in grassroots rallying
- 1:00 PMMotorsport.com — How the FIA plans to support and invest in grassroots rallying
"Talent finding initiatives such as FIA Rally Star could be set for a revival as part of the FIA’s plan to inject funding back into the World Rally Championship and grassroots rallying. Last year, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem promised that funds generated by the sale of the WRC’s commercial rights will be directly invested back into rallying. That plan is set to come into force now ...Keep reading
"Talent finding initiatives such as FIA Rally Star could be set for revival as part of the FIA’s plan to inject funding back into the World Rally Championship and grassroots rallying. Last year, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem promised that funds generated by the sale of the WRC’s commercial rights will be directly invested back into rallying. That plan is set to come into force now ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportSep 8, 2026, 1:05 PMHow the FIA plans to support and invest in grassroots rallying
Talent finding initiatives such as FIA Rally Star could be set for a revival as part of the FIA’s plan to inject funding back into the World Rally Championship and grassroots rallying. Last year, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem promised that funds generated by the sale of the WRC’s commercial rights will be directly invested back into rallying. That plan is set to come into force now ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 8, 2026, 1:00 PMHow the FIA plans to support and invest in grassroots rallying
Talent finding initiatives such as FIA Rally Star could be set for revival as part of the FIA’s plan to inject funding back into the World Rally Championship and grassroots rallying. Last year, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem promised that funds generated by the sale of the WRC’s commercial rights will be directly invested back into rallying. That plan is set to come into force now ...Keep reading
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