Ireland could be an option for the World Rally Championship as it looks to add another asphalt round to the 2026 calendar
The World Rally Championship would like to add another asphalt round to its calendar in 2026 to further even out the split between tarmac and gravel rallies. Now the championship has published an expanded 14-round calendar for next season, the WRC is already looking to 2026 as demand to join the schedule continues to increase. Several nations have expressed a desire to feature on the 2026 bill.
Since April’s confirmation that funding wouldn’t be granted for 2025, Motorsport Ireland has confirmed that talks between the government and the WRC Promoter have continued as it hopes to bring the WRC to Ireland in 2026. Dani Sordo Citroen C4 WRC on stage 13. Photo by: Sutton Images “We are working in cooperation with Motorsport Ireland and in particular their president Aiden Harper, who is doing a fantastic job,' WRC event director Simon Larkin told Motorsport.
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