The WRC Fee met yesterday, 22 September, for the third time in 2025.
The assembly came about on-line and was chaired by Fee President Pernilla Solberg, who commented: “It has been a really busy few weeks within the WRC with two profitable occasions in South America together with an all-new occasion in Paraguay that was a improbable addition to the calendar. We’re working arduous behind the scenes on refinements to rules all through the rally pyramid, and at this time I used to be very happy to see a powerful deal with addressing among the key subjects which were raised by the rallying group over the previous 12 months. This proactive method is one thing that we are going to carry ahead to the tip of this ultra-competitive 2025 season.”
The next is a abstract of the issues mentioned:
Relaxation Hours
The mandating of applicable relaxation time for opponents and personnel working within the championship was mentioned intimately through the Fee. A proposal was tabled following session between the FIA, WRC Promoter and the opponents, who’ve a typical purpose to make sure that itineraries enable the mandatory time for these working on-event to get better between the competitors sections of the rally. The intention is to enhance consistency throughout all rallies and in the end create safer working circumstances for the crews, officers and volunteers who make the occasions attainable.
The ideas of the proposal have been typically agreed, and a revised model is presently being developed and shall be put to an e-vote within the coming weeks. Pending last approval, this replace shall be applied as an Appendix to the Sporting Rules from the 2026 season onwards.
Distant Service
To cut back the workload on group personnel and cut back prices, a proposal to limit the variety of Distant Service Zones to at least one per rally was authorised. Whereas the popular methodology shall be for organisers to create occasions which can be as environment friendly as attainable, different choices could also be submitted to the FIA for consideration.
Submission deadline for Itineraries
The proposal to increase the deadline for rally organisers to submit their itineraries from 5 and a half to 6 months was authorised by the Fee. Extra particular info can also be required, akin to occasion maps, particulars of the deliberate promotional actions and any proposals for distant service and tyre becoming zones. The intention is to enhance the general consistency and make sure the highest requirements for all occasions on the WRC calendar.
All regulatory modifications are topic to approval by the FIA World Motor Sport Council (WMSC).
