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World Rally Championship: Major rule changes for WRC in 2024
It has been announced that Kalle Rovanpera, the reigning champion in the World Rally Championship (WRC), will not defend his title in the 2024 season. He will only compete as a part-time driver to take a break and recharge before returning full-time in 2025. The season will kick off with the Monte Carlo Rally in January, featuring 210 miles of tarmac and snow in the mountains of Monaco. There will be changes to the event format, including a new points structure designed to increase excitement on the final day of each rally. Under the new system, points will be awarded at the end of both Saturday and Sunday, with bonus points available on the Power Stage. Additionally, non-hybrid powered Rally1 cars will be allowed to compete in the 2024 season, reducing costs and making the top tier more accessible. The FIA will monitor the impact of the new points system and make adjustments if necessary.
