World Rally Car future will be decided in December’s meeting of the World Motor Sport Council

Autosport magazine published an article last week in which it followed up the recent WMSC decisions regarding the future of the WRCar.

The Autosport article:

THE FUTURE of the World Rally Car will be decided once and for all in December’s meeting of the World MotorSport Council, with a switch to Super 2000… Continue reading

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FIA issue press release following WMSC meeting to clarify the Commercial Rights Holder position in the WRC

The FIA have released the following statement to clarify the situation with regards the commercial rights of the WRC.

PRESS RELEASE

“Following reports in the motor sport press, the FIA wishes to clarify the situation regarding the Commercial Rights Holder and Promoter of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC).”

“International Sportsworld Communicators (ISC)… Continue reading

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WRC figures seek clarification following WMSC meeting regarding the commercial rights of the WRC being offered for tender

In an article on autosport.com there would appear to be confusion from senior figures within the WRC following the FIA’s press statement following the WMSC decisions yesterday offering for tender the commercial rights to the series from 2010.

The rights are already owned by ISC and the contract is until December 2010. The leading… Continue reading

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FIA World Motor Sport Council WRC decisions following extraordinary meeting Paris 7th October 2008

World Motor Sport Council - Decisions
07/10/2008

PRESS RELEASE

An extraordinary meeting of the World Motor Sport Council was held in Paris on 7 October 2008. The following decisions were taken:

WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP

The FIA will invite tenders for the Commercial Rights to the FIA World Rally Championship from 2010. The tender… Continue reading

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Marcus Gronholm is possibly considering a full-time return to the WRC

Former double World rally champion Marcus Gronholm may consider a return to the WRC after a couple of leading teams have had discussions with him about a deal.

According to Autosport UK Gronholm is believed to have had discussions with Subaru and Citroen about a possible return, but both teams have… Continue reading

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WRC latest on seeding for gravel rallies, bonus points, calendar 2009 and 10 plus S2000 without added on kit?

According to autosport.com, in an interview with WRCC president Morrie Chandler, the running order on WRC gravel rallies will most likely be discussed at the next rallies commission meeting in October. Citroen have officially complained about the current system, which was imposed this year, and Chandler stated he understood where they are… Continue reading

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