FIA sets deadline for WRC Saudi Arabia decision
A decision regarding the future of the World Rally Championship’s season finale in Saudi Arabia will be taken by mid September, according to the FIA, which is closely monitoring events in the Middle East. The WRC is scheduled to host its season finale in Saudi Arabia on 11-14 November, but it is among an array of motorsport events in the Middle East that are facing uncertainty amid the ... Keep…
The FIA has set a target to decide the fate of the World Rally Championship’s concluding event in Saudi Arabia by mid-September, as it keeps a close eye on the volatile situation in the Middle East. The championship is slated to crown its season on November 11-14 in Saudi Arabia, but the event is one of several motorsport competitions in the region that are uncertain due to the ongoing conflict between the US and Israel in Iran.
This precarious situation was exacerbated when a ceasefire between Iran and the US/Israel fell apart this month, leading both parties to resume hostilities and commercial ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz due to the threat of missile strikes. Despite this, the FIA is actively discussing the matter with race promoters and manufacturer teams, aiming to reach a decision in the middle of September.
However, there are no contingency plans to replace Saudi Arabia’s Rally with another event at the moment, as the championship's schedule and the competitors' line-ups are already tied to it.
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