Overview

• The championship will feature 14 rounds, kicking off with Rally Monte-Carlo in January and concluding in Saudi Arabia in November.
• Rally Japan shifts from its traditional late-season slot to May to break up a run of consecutive gravel events and enhance competitive balance.
• Croatia rejoins the World Rally Championship after a year in the European Rally Championship lineup.
• Organizers have yet to confirm Italy’s host as Rally di Roma Capitale pursues an upgrade from ERC status.
• The FIA, WRC Promoter and ACCUS agreed to postpone the planned U.S. round until at least 2027, with preparatory work ongoing.