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FIA publishes new 2024 WRC points system
been confirmation that the World Rally Championship (WRC) will adopt a new points structure, which was approved by the World Motor Sport Council. The FIA has now published the 2024 sporting regulations, which provide details of the new system. Under this system, points will be awarded at the end of Saturday’s final classification, but only if a crew finishes the rally on Sunday. If a crew fails to finish on Sunday, the Saturday points will go to the next best-placed pairing. The biggest change is that championship points will be awarded based on Sunday’s performance, with a maximum of seven points available. The Power Stage remains unchanged, with bonus points for the top five fastest drivers. The aim of this new system is to prevent drivers from preserving their tires for the Power Stage. Additionally, the regulations now allow Rally1 cars to compete without a hybrid unit, but they will not be eligible for manufacturer championship points.
