The FIA World Rally Championship might lose some excitement with departures of stars like Ott Tänak and Kalle Rovanperä.
Sébastien Ogier might also retire if he equals namesake Sébastien Loeb’s record of nine WRC titles in the season-closing Saudi Arabia desert challenge.
Thierry Neuville’s status for 2027 is uncertain, with Hyundai’s future in the championship also hanging in the balance.
The 2027 rule changes, aiming to reduce costs and increase sustainability, might make the cars slower and less exciting.
Reigning world champion Neuville has expressed concerns that the proposed technical regulations for 2027 will make the top-level cars too similar to Rally2 vehicles, potentially compromising manufacturer participation.
For now, the future direction of the World Rally Championship remains uncertain.
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