DUBAI: The International Automobile Federation is stepping up plans for the FIA World Rally Championship to return to the US, with the announcement of a WRC candidate event for mid-2026.
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The event will run from June 11-17 and has been organized in collaboration with the US Automobile Competition Committee. FIA delegates at the event will assess every aspect of rally organization, from sporting operations to safety protocols.
The goal is to evaluate the potential for hosting a full WRC round, and a successful event will pave the way for the US to rejoin the WRC calendar in 2027, marking a milestone for both the championship and rallying in the country.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said that the US represents one of the most important growth opportunities for the FIA World Rally Championship.
