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WRC meets with Motorsport UK to discuss Rally GB revival in Scotland
Motorsport UK CEO Hugh Chambers and chairman David Richards met with the WRC Promoter at Rally Sweden to discuss bringing Rally GB back. Despite being a staple of the WRC since 1973, Rally GB disappeared from the calendar in 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and loss of Welsh government funding. Initial talks at Rally Sweden hinted at the possibility of the WRC heading to Scotland as early as 2026 if a bid led by Motorsport UK succeeds. Motorsport UK has been eager to revive Rally GB, considering it “unfinished business” and exploring options in Scotland, Wales, and the North of England. However, plans for Rally GB face competition from potential Irish hosting, with progress made on securing government funding for a three-year deal starting next year. Discussions also involve expanding the WRC calendar to the USA, Paraguay, the Middle East, and beyond Europe, as demand for event slots remains competitive.
