The World Rally Championship is at a crossroads as it strives for growth – in terms of manufacturers competing and a widening of its fanbase – to realise its potential. When it comes to spectacular motorsport, few can rival what the WRC can deliver. But there is no hiding from the fact that changes are required in technical, sporting and promotion facets, with the top-tier Rally1 entry struggling to reach double figures. And addressing the WRC’s current weaknesses is a complex job.
Assisted by a working group led by FIA deputy