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The Latest Breaking News from the World Rally Championship

Hyundai offers update on its WRC future dilemma

Hyundai Motorsport boss Cyril Abiteboul remains optimistic that the brand could continue in the World Rally Championship next year - but has outlined the factors currently preventing it from committing to 2027.

Autosport · May 15, 2025

Updated WRC 2027 regulations presented to WRC Commission

An updated version of the World Rally Championship 2027 technical regulations is being finalised to be presented to the FIA World Motor Sport Council next month.

Autosport · May 9, 2025

Discover the updated WRC 2027 rules presented to WRC Commission

An updated version of the World Rally Championship 2027 technical regulations is being finalised to be presented to the FIA World Motor Sport Council next month.

Motorsport · May 9, 2025

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WRC Rally1 line-up at Rally Portugal set to match record

Rally Portugal will welcome the strongest Rally1 line-up since 2022 when it hosts the next round of the World Rally Championship later this month.

Autosport · May 1, 2025

Rally Portugal set to feature record-equaling WRC Rally1 line-up

Rally Portugal will welcome the strongest Rally1 line-up since 2022 when it hosts the next round of the World Rally Championship later this month.

Motorsport · May 1, 2025

Even Sebastien Ogier was powerless to prevent Kalle Rovanpera's crushing win

Kalle Rovanpera was in a “different league” and produced a Rally Islas Canarias event domination 'rarely seen' in the World Rally Championship, according to eight-time world champion Sebastien Ogier.

Motorsport · Apr 27, 2025

Ogier: Rovanpera’s “different league" dominance rarely seen in WRC

Autosport · Apr 27, 2025

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Indonesia declares interest to make WRC return

Indonesia has formally declared its interest in hosting a round of the World Rally Championship in the near future.

Autosport · Jan 15, 2025

McErlean lands dream WRC Rally1 graduation with M-Sport

Josh McErlean will graduate to the World Rally Championship’s top tier in 2025 after securing a deal to join M-Sport-Ford.

Autosport · Dec 19, 2024

M-Sport agrees new deal with Munster for 2025 WRC campaign

Gregoire Munster will team up with M-Sport-Ford for a second full-time season in the World Rally Championship next year.

Autosport · Dec 18, 2024

M-Sport agrees new deal with Munster for 2025 WRC

Gregoire Munster will team up with M-Sport-Ford for a second full-time season in the World Rally Championship next year.

Motorsport · Dec 18, 2024

Genesis reveals V8 engine plan for LMDh contender

Genesis has revealed that its 2026 World Endurance Championship contender will be powered by a twin-turbo V8 that builds on sister marque Hyundai’s experience in the World Rally Championship.

Autosport · Dec 5, 2024

Hyundai signs Fourmaux to pilot third WRC 2025 entry

Adrien Fourmaux will join Hyundai to pilot its third entry on a full-time basis in the World Rally Championship next year.

Autosport · Dec 5, 2024

WRC road order rules set to remain unchanged in 2025

Road order regulations appear set to remain unchanged in the World Rally Championship next year after a proposal to introduce a form of qualifying was rejected, Autosport understands.

Autosport · Nov 29, 2024

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Autosport · Nov 23, 2024

WRC Japan: Tanak crash hands Neuville the WRC title

Ott Tanak has dramatically crashed out of the lead of Rally Japan which has handed Thierry Neuville the World Rally Championship and swung the manufacturers title battle towards Toyota.

Autosport · Nov 18, 2024

How losing hybrid will affect WRC Rally1 cars in 2025

Adjusting to life without hybrid power in the World Rally Championship next year won’t require "a huge amount of work" in the off-season, according to M-Sport-Ford lead engineer Tim Jackson.

Autosport · Oct 27, 2024

Rally Japan signs new multi-year WRC deal

Rally Japan will host a round of the World Rally Championship until at least 2028 after signing a new agreement with WRC Promoter.

Autosport · Oct 7, 2024

Croatia edging closer to WRC return in 2026

Rally Croatia organisers have announced that they have succeeded in securing the government guarantees necessary to prepare for a return to the World Rally Championship.

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Autosport · Oct 6, 2024

Rovanpera "recharged" and ready for 2025 WRC full-time return

Kalle Rovanpera says he feels “recharged” and ready to make a full-time return to the World Rally Championship next year after exploring his motorsport horizons this season.

Motorsport · Oct 4, 2024

WRC rising star has “zero idea” over future after Rally1 outings

Martins Sesks says he has “zero idea” where his future lies in the World Rally Championship after impressing in three Rally1 outings this year.

Autosport · Oct 3, 2024

Magazine: McLaren’s remarkable F1 and Indy double

McLaren’s incredible 1974 season, in which it won both the F1 title and Indianapolis 500, takes centre stage in this week’s Autosport magazine, out today (3 October).Winning the F1 world championship and the Indy 500 are two of the biggest achievements in motorsport and only a handful of teams and…

Motorsport · Sep 26, 2024

FIA: It’s not too late to attract new marques to WRC in 2027

The FIA is confident it is not too late to attract new manufacturers to the World Rally Championship in 2027 amid plans to announce new technical regulations in December.

Motor1 · Sep 14, 2024

How Rally Made the First Ford Focus a Legend

With Colin McRae at the wheel and a Martini livery, the World Rally Championship made an icon out of the first Ford Focus.

Autosport · Sep 14, 2024

What’s next for the WRC’s new rising star

After spotting an advert for the FIA Rally Star talent search programme while in the Estonian Military, Romet Jurgenson is now preparing for a career in the World Rally Championship.

Autosport · Sep 13, 2024

WRC set to feature a variety of format lengths in 2025

The World Rally Championship is set to feature new event formats for selected rounds next season as it looks to add more variety to its calendar.

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