P1racenews AI automatic summary:
WRC 2025 rules limbo creating “critical” situation for teams
Toyota, Hyundai, and M-Sport-Ford collectively opposed the FIA’s recommendations for next year, including the removal of hybrid power from Rally1 cars. The FIA aims to align the Rally1 car performance with Rally2 cars, offering an upgrade kit to boost Rally2 cars’ power for 2025-2026. Current Rally1 teams prefer the existing rules due to additional costs and time constraints for implementing changes by next year. The FIA assured collaborative solutions after addressing teams’ concerns in a WRC Commission meeting. Consensus in the service park leans towards finding a compromise on technical rules, potentially keeping the current regulations. M-Sport’s Richard Millener highlighted the urgency for a decision before June and emphasized the need for stability until 2027. Jari-Matti Latvala of Toyota also expressed support for maintaining the current Rally1 rules with potential adjustments.
