What to expect from WRC Rally Scotland after FIA test event
Rally Scotland will deliver fast gravel stages and prove to be quite the challenge for World Rally Championship crews in 2027, according to Elfyn Evans. The WRC points leader was among a group of World Rally Championship drivers that took part in the British Rally Championship’s Grampian Forest Rally held in Aberdeenshire, last weekend, which also acted as the FIA’s Rally Scotland ... Keep reading
Rally Scotland, set to join the WRC calendar in 2027, will offer fast gravel stages, according to Elfyn Evans, the WRC points leader and a participant in the British Rally Championship's Grampian Forest Rally last weekend. The three-year deal secured in March brings the WRC back to Great Britain for the first time since 2019. The event provided valuable insights for drivers and FIA officials to prepare for the rally, with officials overseeing the proposed stages and infrastructure to ensure they meet WRC criteria.
Evans praised the challenging nature of the stages, which were faster than Wales and required adaptability. Jon Armstrong won the rally, marking his first outright gravel rally win. The FIA found the rally impressive, particularly the 48,000sqm P&J Live conference centre, which will serve as the service park and hub for the 2027 event. Rally Scotland is expected to be held in October, with a date yet to be announced by the WRC.
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