The FIA and Teams in Dialogue for 2025

The FIA is currently engaged in a dialogue and negotiation process with teams participating in the World Rally Championship about the new technical regulations planned for 2025.

Recently, the leading teams in the WRC, including Toyota, Hyundai, and M-Sport-Ford, have expressed their concerns through an official communication to the FIA. They are requesting an extension of the current Rally1 technical regulations until the end of 2026. This request is in response to the FIA's proposal announced in February, which includes changes to the technical rules for the upcoming year.

The FIA's proposal aims to eliminate the hybrid component of the Rally1 cars, as well as reduce their performance by changing aerodynamics and imposing airflow restrictions. The idea is to align the performance of the Rally1 cars with that of Rally2, which would receive improvements in aerodynamics and performance.

The teams are particularly concerned about the limited time frame to adapt to these changes. According to the proposal, they would only have six months to design, test, and validate the modified cars.

During a two-day meeting of the WRC Commission in Geneva, these issues were addressed. The FIA recognizes the importance of these concerns and is in talks with the teams to find a mutually acceptable solution.

A spokesperson for the FIA mentioned: "We are addressing the technical aspects for 2025 and 2026, considering the concerns of the teams. Our main focus is to maintain and strengthen the status of the WRC as the premier rally category. We believe in finding solutions together."

The final decision on these regulations is expected at the meeting of the World Motor Sport Council in June. The FIA and WRC teams continue their dialogue to reach a consensus that benefits all involved parties.