Motorsport News Podcast

Special Stage: New WRC rules discussed in context

Motorsport News Podcast

Show Notes

The World Rally Championship may be nearing the end of its season, but the series continues to generate talking points away from the stages.

In the latest episode of the Special Stage Rally Podcast, the RallySport Magazine team unpacks some of the news shaping the immediate future of the sport.

A primary focus is the cancellation of Rally Saudi Arabia, the upcoming 2027-specification cars, and a look at how the new technical regulations will reshape the top tier of rallying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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