New rules for the WRC

[big_sw2000]

The FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting held in Paris on Wednesday resulted in many decisions being taken in regards to the future of several racing series, including the World Rally Championship. Engines The FIA confirmed that the introduction of 1600cc turbo engines into the WRC has been brought forward to the 2011 season in order to allow automobile manufacturers "to bring it in line with the engine used in the cars on sale to the public." Initially, the plan was for normally-aspirated 2000cc engines to begin in 2011, followed by the 1600cc turbos two years later. That project has now been replaced by the above. Rally formats Rally organisers have been given "flexibility to evolve the character of their events to create a unique flavour," meaning that the format of rally events may change with each destination as organisers have been given much leeway to take advantage of opportunities. Beginning with the 2010 season, rallies may range from no less than two days to a maximum four days, as long as they end on a Saturday or Sunday. Mixed-surface rallies will be allowed for all events, as was seen this year in Cyprus where the first day of racing was held on asphalt before moving to gravel for the remainder of the rally. Of note, the FIA has granted much freedom to organisers concerning mixed-surface events: starting next year, rallies may offer different surfaces not only during the course of the event, but may do so over the itinerary of a single day and even within the stages themselves. WRC Cup 2010 will see the appearance of a 'WRC Cup' reserved for Super 2000 cars. Teams wishing to participate must contest at least seven rallies, "including at least one outside Europe." Conditions for registering in the WRC Cup will be detailed at a later date. 2010 calendar The provisional 13 dates and destinations of the next World Rally Championship are as follows: 14 February Sweden 07 March Mexico 04 April Jordan 18 April Turkey 09 May New Zealand 30 May Portugal 11 July Bulgaria* 01 August Finland 22 August Germany 12 September Japan 03 October France 24 October Spain 14 November Great Britain

[Jonnip74]

Not looking too bad I suppose....

[FMC]

I prefer the look of the calendar to the proposed revision of the rules for 2011 - i mean, a 1600 turbo FFS?!?!

I suppose that will suit Ford (who have a VERY trick 1600 engine in production with an optional bolt-on turbo, which should make its way into a sporty Fiesta and also Ka in the near future) and maybe the likes of Fiat and even Citroen? But it's hardly the stuff that is likely to beckon more and more manufacturers to come in IMO

We'll see as time passes i suppose :LOL:

[big_sw2000]

I like the idea of mixed surface events. Maybe we could have a day on Epynt.

1.6l Turbo engines. 300bhp will need some more revs, so could sound nice