Power output for the new Rally1 class is expected to be around 330PS (245kW). Cars that conform to the new version of the regulation will be expected to run alongside the current cars during the 2026 season.
Although final details of the new rules will be published later in the year, the FIA is targeting closer equivalence with Rally2 cars, which will be given a boost in power and aerodynamics when they run on the WRC to close the gap between classes. The FIA also aims to cap the cost of the new Rally1 cars at €400,000 and all cars must be available to buy by prospective privateer entrants.
The final major change announced is the introduction of a new category for purely electric cars The FIA has not set out a timetable for this change, but it hopes that these cars will be as fast as petrol-powered Rally1 machines.
Aside from technical regulations, the FIA also announced potential new rally formats that open up options for organisers. As well as the already announced two-day sprint rally format, there will be an option for longer endurance rallies to be added to the calendar. These will see the overall mileage of the season remain the same and all rallies would still end on Sunday with a Power Stage.