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Tanak: New WRC points system won’t change approach, but win means less
The World Rally Championship (WRC) has made several rule changes for the 2024 season, with the most significant being a new points structure. Championship points will now be divided into two, with separate points awarded at the end of Saturday and Sunday. This aims to improve the show on the final day of rallies by discouraging teams from preserving tires and cruising through stages. Under the new system, a driver can still earn a maximum of 30 points, but there is a sliding scale for points allocation. Competitors will also battle for a maximum of seven points on Sunday. While the rally winner will still be determined by overall time, winning a rally may not carry as much weight as in previous years due to the points system changes. Thierry Neuville, a driver for Hyundai, expressed excitement and strategy with the new system, but also concerns about how it could benefit part-time drivers.
