P1racenews AI automatic summary:
WRC 2025 rules limbo creating “critical” situation for teams
Toyota, Hyundai, and M-Sport-Ford jointly expressed their opposition to the FIA’s proposed changes for Rally1 cars for next year, which include removing hybrid power and reducing aero and power levels. The FIA aims to align the Rally1 car’s performance more closely with Rally2 cars and boost Rally2’s power with an upgrade kit to increase the pool of rally contenders for 2025-2026 before new Rally1 regulations in 2027. Current Rally1 teams prefer to maintain existing rules due to cost concerns and the limited time for car modifications. The FIA reassured it aims to address the teams’ concerns collaboratively following a recent WRC Commission meeting. A decision is pending, but there’s optimism for a compromise on technical rules continuity, possibly through ongoing discussions with the FIA. M-Sport’s Richard Millener highlights the urgency for stability to prepare for future seasons and emphasizes the need for unanimous alignment among manufacturers in planning for 2027. Toyota’s Jari-Matti Latvala supports maintaining the current Rally1 rules and stresses the importance of stability and industry unanimity.
