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FIA Confirms 2027 WRC Rules
FIA ratifies key 2027 WRC sporting regulations for Rally1 and Rally2 cars.
In brief
FIA ratifies key 2027 WRC sporting regulations for Rally1 and Rally2 cars. The FIA officially confirmed revised 2027 WRC regulations including a new teams’ title, increased turbo restrictor, and cost-reduced Rally6 category. Originally reported by Autosport.
FIA ratifies 2027 WRC rules
The FIA confirmed key sporting regulations for the 2027 World Rally Championship ahead of a new technical ruleset.
Rally1 category retains name
The top category will keep the Rally1 moniker but feature two sets of regulations for WRC Cars and WRC Kit Cars.
WRC27 cars and kit cars
Toyota and tuner operations will field WRC Cars built to the original WRC27 technical regulations.
WRC Kit Cars update
Rally2 manufacturers will use updated kit cars with new front fenders, front bumper, and rear aerodynamic device.
Increased turbo restrictor
WRC Cars and WRC Kit cars will both run a 33mm turbo restrictor offering 15 horsepower over current Rally2 machinery.
New teams’ title for 2027
A revised teams’ title will be contested over seven events including a compulsory overseas round and the season finale.
The big picture
The FIA officially confirmed revised 2027 WRC regulations including a new teams’ title, increased turbo restrictor, and cost-reduced Rally6 category.
