“Fans demonstrate huge passion for WRC in both Estonia and Italy. The expectation there, and across the sport in general, will build rapidly from now ahead of September’s championship restart.”
This year’s championship began in Monte Carlo in January, when an imperious final-day drive from Thierry Neuville snatched the victory from Elfyn Evans and Sebastien Ogier.
The runners-up didn’t have to wait long, however, with a win for Evans in Sweden, followed by victory for Ogier in the curtailed Rally Mexico, setting up a tantalising battle for the rest of the season.
Revised 2020 WRC calendar
Rally |
Date |
Monte Carlo | 23-26 January |
Sweden | 13-16 February |
Mexico | 12-15 March |
Estonia | 4-6 September |
Turkey | 24-27 September |
Germany | 15-18 October |
Italy | 29 October-1 November |
Japan | 19-22 November |
Ypres Rally, in Belgium, may also be added to the calendar on 2-4 October, as well as Croatia on a date to be confirmed.