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Analysis: What the FIA’s radical changes could mean for WRC
The FIA has revealed an extensive plan for the future, including changes to technical rules, sporting regulations, and promoting the WRC, led by a working group established by the FIA last December. The group’s goal was to address the declining Rally1 class entries with top manufacturers Toyota, Hyundai, and M-Sport Ford committed. Changes announced at the World Motor Sport Council will come into effect next season, including removing hybrid power from Rally1 cars but keeping 100% sustainable fuel. Although dropping the hybrid will reduce car weight by 87 kilograms, the overall performance will decrease, affecting the fastest cars ever. The FIA aims to decrease costs with proposed changes for 2025, such as dropping per car costs by €150,000, potentially attracting more privateers to compete in WRC. Teams will have to invest in developing new aero parts for 2025, posing a new challenge and possibly causing frustration for those who invested in hybrid power for the five-year cycle.
