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FIA delegation completes Rally Scotland candidate event held during last weeks’ Grampian Forest Rally, assessing preparations for the FIA World Rally Championship’s potential return to the United Kingdom in 2027. The four-day assessment saw FIA delegates work alongside Motorsport UK and local organisers to evaluate the sporting, safety and operational requirements for a future FIA World Rally Championship round in Scotland. With the candidate event now complete, attention turns to the FIA’s post-event reporting process, the outcome of which will determine Rally Scotland’s eligibility for consideration for the FIA World Rally Championship calendar by WRC Promoter.

Toyota GAZOO Racing crew Sami Pajari and Marko Salminen claimed back-to-back FIA World Rally Championship victories at Rally Finland (July 30 - August 2), backing up their maiden series success in Estonia with victory on their home round.

Sami Pajari will begin the final day of Secto Rally Finland with a 46.4-second advantage after long-time leader Sébastien Ogier retired following an accident on Saturday afternoon.

Sébastien Ogier produced a composed performance in demanding and rapidly changing conditions to end Friday at Secto Rally Finland with a 16.3-second advantage over FIA World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans.

Following FIA approval, Cosmobilis, a French automotive technology platform and Park Square Capital, a leading private credit investor, have acquired WRC Promoter GmbH. The landmark new deal will drive never before seen levels of investment into rally, transforming the sport, its governance, and the financial strength of the FIA. The new agreement will expand the global audience, enhance fan experience, and create new growth opportunities across both championships. FIA branding will be significantly increased across worldwide events and broadcasts. A new FIA Growth Fund will be established to support global rally development initiatives.

Round 10 of the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship takes the series to one of the most famous rallies in the world: Rally Finland (July 30 - August 2).

Sami Pajari / Marko Salminen claimed their maiden FIA World Rally Championship victory at round nine of the 2026 season: Rally Estonia (July 16-19).

Sami Pajari is within two stages of a maiden FIA World Rally Championship victory after completing Saturday’s action at Delfi Rally Estonia with a commanding 25.0-second lead.

Sami Pajari produced a commanding display on Estonia’s high-speed gravel stages to complete Friday’s opening leg of Delfi Rally Estonia with a lead of 14.7 seconds.

The FIA World Rally Championship’s ‘summer of speed’ begins at round nine of the 2026 championship: Rally Estonia (July 16-19).