WRC to trial helmet camera at season finale
The World Rally Championship will test a Formula 1-style helmet camera at next week’s Rally Sardinia season finale as it looks to upgrade its television broadcast output. Helmet cameras have become popular in circuit racing with Formula E, Supercars and F1 utilising the technology to elevate the coverage it delivers to fans. The WRC had previously evaluated the technology in 2024 ... Keep reading
The World Rally Championship will trial a helmet camera at the season finale, Rally Sardinia. This technology, similar to that used in Formula 1, has been popular in circuit racing with Formula E and Supercars. The WRC previously evaluated helmet cameras in 2024 with Italian producer Stilo.
The live test in Sardinia will feature an integrated helmet camera produced by Bell Racing Helmets, approved by the FIA. According to Motorsport.com, WRC CEO Eric Boiullier said the organisation is reinforcing its media department to take a new approach to content.
The test will be carried out by M-Sport-Ford and could result in the footage being used in the broadcast during the rally weekend if successful, Yahoo Sports reports.
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