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WRC 2027 Road Order Sparks Qualifying Debate as EMILIA ABEL Weighs Options

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August 24, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • EMILIA ABEL confirms FIA evaluating sporting regulation changes including qualifying return to address road order fairness as WRC27 cars and Rally2 machines compete together starting 2027.
  • Abel leading sporting regulation development with World Motor Sport Council approval targeted for October following August championship structure presentation addressing eligibility and competition framework.
  • Road order concerns center on Rally2 entries potentially gaining unfair advantage starting lower down with similar power outputs, magnifying 100-horsepower equivalent road position disparity.

UPCOMING:

  • World Motor Sport Council Meeting – August 2027
  • WRC Sporting Regulations Finalization – October 2027

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EMILIA ABEL

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Tom Howard originally appearing on www.motorsport.com