Source: FIA
During its meeting of June 24, the World Council of the FIA discussed not only of the future of Formula 1 but also that of the World Rally Championship.
The date for introduction of the 1600cc turbo engine for the WRC car has been brought forward to 2011 to bring it in line with the engine used in the cars on sale to the public.
Event organisers will be given flexibility to evolve the character of their events to create a unique flavour. Rallies may be run over two, three or four days, but must finish on a Saturday or Sunday. To increase the spectacle, there will be freedom to mix asphalt and gravel surfaces either within a stage or within the itinerary of a day.
A ‘WRC Cup’ for Super 2000 cars will be introduced for 2010. Teams must register and contest at least seven nominated rounds, including at least one outside Europe. Conditions for registration will be finalised in due course.
2010 FIA World Rally Championship Calendar
14 Feb Sweden
07 Mar Mexico
04 Apr Jordan
18 Apr Turkey
09 May New Zealand
30 May Portugal
11 July Bulgaria*
01 Aug Finland
22 Aug Germany
12 Sept Japan
03 Oct France
24 Oct Spain
14 Nov Great Britain
*Subject to the 2009 Observer’s Report
photo:Ford
During its meeting of June 24, the World Council of the FIA discussed not only of the future of Formula 1 but also that of the World Rally Championship.
The date for introduction of the 1600cc turbo engine for the WRC car has been brought forward to 2011 to bring it in line with the engine used in the cars on sale to the public.
Event organisers will be given flexibility to evolve the character of their events to create a unique flavour. Rallies may be run over two, three or four days, but must finish on a Saturday or Sunday. To increase the spectacle, there will be freedom to mix asphalt and gravel surfaces either within a stage or within the itinerary of a day.
A ‘WRC Cup’ for Super 2000 cars will be introduced for 2010. Teams must register and contest at least seven nominated rounds, including at least one outside Europe. Conditions for registration will be finalised in due course.
2010 FIA World Rally Championship Calendar
14 Feb Sweden
07 Mar Mexico
04 Apr Jordan
18 Apr Turkey
09 May New Zealand
30 May Portugal
11 July Bulgaria*
01 Aug Finland
22 Aug Germany
12 Sept Japan
03 Oct France
24 Oct Spain
14 Nov Great Britain
*Subject to the 2009 Observer’s Report
photo:Ford