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Rovanpera: WRC technical overhaul for 2025 “makes no sense”
The FIA recently proposed significant changes to top-level rallying, including modifications to technical and sporting regulations. These changes aim to enhance the Rally1 class starting next year by removing hybrid power, reducing performance, and offering an upgrade kit for Rally2 cars to compete with the top class. However, WRC teams, such as Hyundai, have responded negatively to the proposed alterations. Two-time world champion Kalle Rovanpera expressed concerns about the changes for 2025, questioning the necessity of a transitional phase. Rovanpera, along with his teammate Elfyn Evans, believes the focus should remain on developing regulations for 2027 to attract new teams. Meanwhile, Ott Tanak from Hyundai criticized the decision to implement changes that could potentially disrupt manufacturers’ involvement in the sport.
