Final adjustments are currently being made to the 2027 ruleset. However, the FIA has already confirmed a cost cap of €345,000 for the new cars, which will significantly reduce expenses compared to the current Rally1 machines.
The aim of the new technical regulations is to bring in new manufacturers as well as privateer teams with the ability to build their own cars. The next-generation top-class rally car will be based on the current Rally2 platform, but performance is expected to be close to today’s Rally1 level.
According to Autosport, at least two tuners have already expressed interest in the new car concept.
“What I can say is two of them are working closely with us on this project,” confirmed FIA technical director Xavier Mestelan-Pinon, as quoted by Autosport.
The British magazine also reports that a new car manufacturer may join the series in 2027. Negotiations are said to be taking place during this weekend’s European Rally Championship round in Rome.
The current WRC manufacturers — Toyota, Hyundai, and M-Sport Ford — have not yet made their 2027 plans public. Toyota has indicated that it is waiting for the final version of the rules before committing fully to development.
M-Sport, meanwhile, is looking for more details on the long-term direction of the WRC before revealing its own intentions.
Hyundai’s future remains uncertain in general. The team has yet to confirm whether the Korean manufacturer’s works operation will even continue into next season. However, recent signs suggest Hyundai is leaning toward remaining in the championship through 2026.
