The WRC is optimistic that the modification of its Rally1 rules, which is anticipated to involve an increased usage of hybrid power, will draw in new manufacturers.
The WRC has been working alongside the FIA to develop the future pathway for rallying's top tier ever since the launch of the Rally1 hybrid rules last year.
It is also expected the new rules will focus more emphasis on the use of 100% sustainable fuel, which the WRC has pioneered. "It will be an evolution, not a revolution. Everyone is happy about the story of the hybrid and we can do more with the hybrid. And as WRC Promoter, we know we need to do more about the fact that we are the first world championship to start using sustainable fuel.Photo by: Red Bull Content Pool
"That hybrid [unit] still has actual capacity left in it in terms of battery and greater re-gen. We can see whether we can increase boost and relevance through road sections on EV mode." "I think everyone in this service park will agree that only one more manufacturer would be the ideal number. I think four is a useable number in terms of how we can give a return on investment, any more than four then, I think it is a struggle.
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