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Car technology has evolved over time in WRC

Driver Dani Sordo and Spanish co-driver Candido Carrera compete in their Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid car during the WRC Rally of Portugal SS17 in Fafe, on May 14, 2023.

Photo credit: Miguel Riopa | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Unlike the Rally1 specification adopting a space frame, Rally2 cars are developed with production models
  • The total competitive distance in the Safari Rally will be 355.92km
  • Nikhil Sachania will be the sole handicapped rally driver in the 2024 Safari Rally


FIA Rally1 cars were used for the first time in the 2022 WRC season and replaced the outgoing World Rally Car used in the manufacturer's championship. 

Though they may run on any individual rally as permitted by the organiser, they are not to be used in any other championship.