Hybrid-powered cars using sustainable fuel are likely to form the basis of the World Rally Championship\u2019s Rally1 regulations from 2027 onwards.
Hybrid-powered cars using sustainable fuel are likely to form the basis of the World Rally Championship’s Rally1 regulations from 2027 onwards.The WRC made the move to introduce hybrid power with its Rally1 regulations last year which coincided with a pioneering decision to adopt 100% sustainable fuel, provided by P1 Racing Fuels.
While 2027’s regulations are yet to be formalised, a move to full electric or hydrogen power is “very unlikely” according to FIA Road Sport Director Andrew Whateley. “There has to be an element of electrification at the top class and that will be the bit that differentiates it from Rally2. “It [hydrogen] will be very unlikely. I wouldn’t rule it out but particularly with hydrogen, on the technical side we can run a hydrogen-powered Toyota Yaris now.
“At the moment we have discussions about the future regulations which is absolutely important and everyone in the championship agrees it has to be a mixture of sustainable fuel and hybrid,” said WRC senior sporting director Peter Thul.
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