The 2025 World Rally Championship (WRC) is set for an exciting season with a revamped 14 race calendar. It will feature new races in Spain, Paraguay, and Saudi Arabia.
The season will start with the Monte Carlo Rally in January and new races include Spain, Paraguay, and Saudi Arabia. This is part of an expanded calendar that includes 14 races in total.
The WRC Safari Rally will be on March 20-23 as part of Kenya’s push to have the race around the Easter holiday to ensure as many Kenyans attend the event.
Kalle Rovanpera won the 2024 WRC Safari Rally after a near perfect run the competition that saw many of his rivals have mechanical issues. He was followed by Katsuta Takamoto and Adrien Fourmaux.
Thierry Neuville is currently leading the 2024 World Rally Championship (WRC) drivers’ standings. He has shown consistent performance throughout the season, securing crucial points in multiple rallies.
However, the competition is fierce, with drivers like Sébastien Ogier, Ott Tänak, and Elfyn Evans hot on his heels. The championship is far from over, and the final rounds of the season promise to be exciting.
The 2025 WRC Schedule
| Round | Rally | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rallye Monte-Carlo | January 23-26 |
| 2 | Rally Sweden | February 13-16 |
| 3 | Safari Rally Kenya | March 20-23 |
| 4 | Rally Islas Canarias | April 24-27 |
| 5 | Rally Portugal | May 15-18 |
| 6 | Rally Italia Sardinia | June 5-8 |
| 7 | Acropolis Rally Greece | June 26-29 |
| 8 | Rally Estonia | July 17-20 |
| 9 | Rally Finland | August 1-4 |
| 10 | Rally Croatia | September 4-7 |
| 11 | Rally Spain | September 26-29 |
| 12 | Rally Paraguay | October 16-19 |
| 13 | Rally Japan | November 6-9 |
| 14 | Rally Saudi Arabia | November 20-23 |