November 2nd 2026

Junior WRC unveils expanded prize drive and revised calendar

WRC Promoter and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) have today (Monday 2 November) unveiled the 2027 FIA Junior WRC Championship calendar, alongside a series of changes designed to make the championship more accessible and strengthen its role as a development pathway for the next generation of rally drivers.

The 2027 Junior WRC season will be contested across five European rounds, marking a significant step towards reducing the financial and logistical demands of competing at international level. With all five events taking place in Europe, the revised calendar will help limit travel and transportation costs for competitors, while maintaining a diverse range of surfaces and conditions to test and develop emerging rally talent.

The championship will begin on the snow and ice of Rally Sweden before moving to the asphalt stages of Croatia Rally. Rally d’Italia will host the third round of the season, followed by the high-speed gravel roads of Secto Rally Finland, before the championship concludes at Rally Scotland.

Alongside the revised calendar, the FIA and WRC Promoter have introduced a series of measures aimed at reducing the cost of participation, increasing competitiveness and providing greater opportunities for young drivers to progress through the international rallying pyramid.

At the heart of these changes is a significantly expanded prize package for the 2027 Junior WRC Champion, who will receive a seven-round WRC2 programme for the 2028 season. Increased from four events in previous editions, the prize will provide the winning driver with an enhanced opportunity to gain experience and establish themselves at the next level of international rallying.

The expanded prize represents further investment in junior rallying and reinforces the Junior WRC's position as a key stepping stone towards WRC2 and, ultimately, the highest level of the FIA World Rally Championship.

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