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Rally Sardinia to debut new condensed 48-hour WRC format
The upcoming Rally Italia Sardegna will feature a new format that condenses the entire race into just 48 hours, following new guidelines from the FIA for 2025 that have not yet been officially released. The rally will take place over 16 stages covering a total distance of 266.48 kilometers. It will be based in the city of Alghero, which previously hosted the event in 2022. The rally will begin with a shakedown on Friday morning, followed by four stages in the afternoon. Saturday will feature eight stages divided by a midday tire-fitting zone, and Sunday will conclude with four stages, finishing at 1:15pm local time. This format change suggests that WRC events may adopt a new structure from 2025 onwards, coinciding with other changes happening in the championship, such as the introduction of a new points-scoring system.
