The final components of the regulatory framework for the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) from 2027 onward have been officially approved by the World Council. These newly validated homologation regulations complete the framework, outlining the essential definitions and requirements that will guide the WRC into a new era designed for growth and increased competition.
The WRC27 technical regulations, initially approved in December 2024, have gone through a final refinement phase over the past year. Today’s ratification of the homologation rules concludes this process, giving manufacturers a clear and stable long-term roadmap for developing and producing the next generation of rally cars.
The homologation rules specify the full approval process for WRC27-spec cars, defining the duration and conditions of homologation, along with the minimum production figures required.
A key change is the introduction of a formal definition of a Constructor, unifying Manufacturer and Tuner entrants under a single category within the FIA World Rally Championship. A Constructor will now be the organization responsible for designing and building a WRC27-type car, submitting it for FIA homologation, and managing its commercial supply and component distribution.
For WRC27 vehicles, homologation requires the production of at least ten units within twenty-four months of approval. Constructors must also be able to deliver at least ten fully prepared WRC27 cars per year to their customers. If one Constructor provides another with components for partial homologation, the minimum production requirements for the base model may be reduced accordingly. Additionally, a WRC27 car’s homologation will remain valid for a ten-year period.
Aligned with the FIA’s goal of increasing the number of entrants in the WRC’s top class, the participation rules have also been updated. Homologation will only be granted once a Constructor has officially registered for the championship. Furthermore, a homologated car must compete in at least 50% of WRC events during its debut season, with a minimum of two cars per rally, before expanding to full participation in all events from the second year onward.
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