The FIA shared information on WMSC approving WRC regulatory framework that will come into effect from 2027, as F1 Academy calendar is set and F2 starts Abu Dhabi test.
The final elements of the regulatory framework for the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) from 2027 have been approved today by the World Council. The final homologation regulations that complete this framework set out key definitions and requirements as the WRC enters a brand-new era with growth and increased competition at its heart. The WRC27 technical regulations, originally approved in December 2024, have since undergone a final phase of refinement over the past year, and today’s confirmation of the homologation regulations concludes this process, providing constructors with a clear, long-term structure for the development and production of the next generation of rally machinery.
The homologation regulations define and clarify the full homologation procedure for WRC27-type cars and outline the duration and conditions attached to each homologation, as well as minimum production requirements for homologated cars. This introduces a formal definition for Constructors – bringing the Manufacturer and Tuner entrants under a singular umbrella as entrants in FIA World Rally Championship. A Constructor is the entity responsible for designing and building the WRC27-type car, preparing and submitting the vehicle for FIA homologation, and commercialising the car and its associated components.
The homologation conditions for WRC27-type cars mandate the production of at least ten units within twenty-four months of the homologation date. Constructors must also be capable of supplying at least ten race-ready WRC27-type cars per calendar year to customers. Where a Constructor supplies a second Constructor for partial homologation, the minimum production of the base car or car variant may be reduced relative to the supply to the second Constructor. In addition, the regulations confirm that the homologation of a WRC27-type car is valid for a ten-year period.
In line with the FIA’s target to increase the number of competitors in the top category of the WRC, the requirements for entry and participation have been updated, The regulations stipulate that homologation may only be granted once a constructor has officially registered for the championship, and participation requirements have been introduced so that a homologated car must contest at least fifty per cent of WRC events in its first year with a minimum of two cars per rally, increasing to full participation across all events from the second year. With the homologation regulations now confirmed, the foundations are in place for the championship’s new era in 2027, providing stability, clarity and long-term direction for Constructors, Teams and Competitors, setting the stage for a spectacular rally competition brought to fans all around the world.
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Oliver Goethe tops Day 1 of F2 test in Abu Dhabi: https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/33Z51Ovqgi7qvTcK3IIv2d/goethe-completes-clean-sweep-of-day-1-post-season-testing-at-yas-marina
Here’s 2026 F1 Academy calendar: https://www.f1academy.com/Latest/1C0Ca5XnCCSeV6ybe4f1Ai/f1-academy-reveals-2026-calendar
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