Poland will host a round of the World Rally Championship next year after last appearing on the calendar in 2017.
The European country was kicked off the calendar for continued breaches of spectator safety. The official announcement and launch of WRC Rally Poland 2024 which has a date of 27 – 30 June – was attended by ex-F1 driver Robert Kubica.
The WRC Calendar should become official after the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council on 19th October, and will likely see the usual suspects with a few date changes emerge. Latvia has already been announced as a replacement for Estonia, while Mexico falls away to make way for Poland.
“It has always been our goal to return the Rally of Poland to the world championship cycle. It is a source of joy and pride for us that the efforts of the Polish Motor Association have been successful thanks to the organisation of the rally at the highest level, confirmed by FIA reports, as well as very good cooperation with ORLEN S.A, our title sponsor and reliable long-term partner,” said Michał Sikora, president of the Polish Motor Association.
“The rally’s promotion to the WRC series is certainly a dream come true for fans, who will, as always, fill the safe zones prepared for them to admire the unparalleled skills of stars such as Kalle Rovanpera, Sebastien Ogier, Ott Tanak, Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans.
“Intensive work is already underway on the 80th anniversary edition of the rally, which will be an exceptional sporting event for everyone.”
