“But we are also on an absolutely good way and I'm absolutely optimistic that with the current car we can go for a certain time and then we can switch. It's an on-going process and we had a very good meeting here but I will not tell you anything about that because it's confidential. The regulation is absolutely done by FIA but we have a chance to talk, put our opinion on the table as we are also very much focused to keep the current manufacturers on-board. “Now can you imagine, getting a new manufacturer onboard, it's also very important to have a clear regulation. But with the current technology it would change the rally that we know and we love dramatically. “We are running the World Rallycross Championship on full-electric and if this would be the way, we will find a way. Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against electric. “The picture we have at the moment is that the majority of them are full focused on pure electric.
“Everybody is asking us when is the next manufacturer to come," Thul added.
A meeting between the WRC Promoter, FIA and teams was held at Rally Portugal to discuss the future of the category. Ott Tänak, Martin Järveoja, M-Sport Ford World Rally Team Ford Puma Rally1Īs for the long term pathway, the FIA has been talking with manufacturers throughout last year regarding its next steps with full electric and hydrogen power under discussion. But this hinges on renewing a contract with current hybrid supplier Compact Dynamics, which expires at the end of 2024, or sourcing a new supplier. It is widely expected that a tweaked version of the current Rally1 regulations will form the basis of 2025-2026. Thul moved to allay the frustration surrounding the WRC’s unknown future pathway as work continues to form the regulations that will guide rallying’s top tier through 20, before a potentially more significant change from 2027 onwards.
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