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FIA World Rally Championship media developments

Overview

The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is expanding its media presence and broadcasting capabilities. The BBC has secured a three-year agreement to provide free-to-air coverage in Great Britain from 2027 through 2029, which will include live stages, highlight programs, and coverage of Rally Scotland.

In addition to new broadcasting partnerships, the WRC is testing technological upgrades to enhance the viewer experience. A live trial of helmet camera technology is scheduled for the season finale in Sardinia, intended to provide a ‘driver’s eye view’ similar to Formula 1. WRC Promoter CEO Éric Boullier indicated that successful testing may lead to the integration of such footage into official live television broadcasts.

Entities

Éric Boullier · Rhuanedd Richards · World Rally Championship · WRC Promoter · FIA

Timeline

9 days ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
World Rally Championship to trial helmet cameras in Sardinia
The World Rally Championship will trial FIA-approved helmet cameras during the Sardinia season finale to provide driver-view footage for live broadcasts, mirroring technology used in Formula 1.
14 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
BBC secures three-year broadcasting deal for WRC
The BBC has secured a three-year deal to broadcast the FIA World Rally Championship live in the UK from 2027 to 2029, including coverage of the returning Rally Scotland.

Sources

advanced-television.com · autogear.pt · autosport.com · crash.net · diariomotor.com · dirtfish.com · motorsport.com · rallye-magazin.de · world-today-news.com