The 2024 World Rally Championship will host the final appearances of the hybrid‑powered Rally1 cars, with the last events taking place on the gravel stages around Jyväskylä, Finland. The FIA has planned to retire the costly Rally1 class and replace it with a new top‑level WRC27 category based on Rally2 technology, aiming to lower entry costs to about €345,000 per car.
Toyota's rally division has already built and begun testing a WRC27 prototype, making it the only manufacturer to have a car ready under the new rules. Team chief Jari‑Matti Latvala said the program also includes developing civilian versions of the vehicle. Other works teams, such as Hyundai and M‑Sport, have not yet produced a WRC27 car; M‑Sport intends to enter a Rally2‑WRC‑Kit‑based car for 2027‑2028.
On 23 June the FIA World Council approved that Rally2‑WRC‑Kit cars may compete for the top‑class championship in 2027 and 2028. Meanwhile, the Jyväskylä rally fair will host a 75‑year anniversary exhibition at the Aalto2 museum until 8 November, showcasing historic rally cars and memorabilia.
Entities: Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile · Jari‑Matti Latvala · Jyväskylä · Sami Pajari · Toyota Motor Corporation
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- [● 2 SOURCES] On 23 June the FIA World Council approved that Rally2‑WRC‑Kit cars may compete in the top class in 2027 and 2028. (On 23 June the FIA World Council approved that Rally2‑WRC‑Kit cars may compete in the top class in 2027 and 2028.)
- [● 2 SOURCES] A WRC27 car is expected to cost about €345,000. (A WRC27 car is expected to cost about €345,000.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jyväskylä’s Aalto2 museum will host a rally exhibition until 8 November marking the sport’s 75‑year anniversary. (Jyväskylä’s Aalto2 museum will host a rally exhibition until 8 November marking the sport’s 75‑year anniversary.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rally1 cars will be retired after the 2024 season, with their final appearances in Jyväskylä, Finland. (Rally1 cars will be retired after the 2024 season, with their final appearances in Jyväskylä, Finland.)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Toyota's rally team has built and tested a WRC27 car, becoming the only manufacturer to do so under the new rules. (Toyota's rally team has built and tested a WRC27 car, becoming the only manufacturer to do so under the new rules.)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Toyota team chief Jari‑Matti Latvala said Toyota also plans civilian versions of the WRC27 car. (Toyota team chief Jari‑Matti Latvala said Toyota also plans civilian versions of the WRC27 car.)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The FIA plans to replace Rally1 with a new WRC27 class based on Rally2 technology for the 2027‑2028 seasons. (The FIA plans to replace Rally1 with a new WRC27 class based on Rally2 technology for the 2027‑2028 seasons.)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hyundai and M‑Sport have not yet built a WRC27 car; M‑Sport intends to enter a Rally2‑WRC‑Kit car for 2027‑2028. (Hyundai and M‑Sport have not yet built a WRC27 car; M‑Sport intends to enter a Rally2‑WRC‑Kit car for 2027‑2028.)