The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has confirmed plans for an FIA World Rally Championship (FIA WRC) candidate rally in Argentina in March 2027, marking an important step towards the championship's potential return to Argentina for the first time since 2019.

The candidate rally is scheduled to take place in Córdoba in March 2027 as a round of the FIA CODASUR Rally Championship. Across the three-day event, FIA delegates will assess sporting operations, safety and medical arrangements, infrastructure and organisational capabilities, including the proposed stages and service park facilities, to determine its suitability to host a future FIA WRC round.

Working alongside its Member Club, the Automóvil Club Argentino (ACA), and the local organizer, the FIA will use the assessment to identify any areas requiring further development to meet World Championship standards. A successful candidate rally would make Rally Argentina eligible for inclusion in the FIA WRC calendar by WRC Promoter from 2028.

First held in 1980, Rally Argentina became one of the FIA World Rally Championship's most celebrated events, renowned for its challenging gravel stages, including the iconic El Cóndor stage, and the extraordinary passion of its fans. With tens of thousands of spectators traditionally travelling to the mountains surrounding Córdoba, the rally developed a unique atmosphere that made it a favourite among drivers and fans alike. Its potential return in 2028 would reconnect the championship with one of rallying's most passionate fanbases.

In recent years, the FIA World Rally Championship has continued to expand its global presence, with three new events in the United States, United Kingdom and Italy set to make their debut in 2027. The return of Rally Argentina in 2028 would mark another significant step in the championship's growth, reconnecting the WRC with one of rallying's traditional heartlands in South America and its passionate fanbase, while introducing the sport to new audiences across the region and beyond.

For more details, visit the FIA announcement or fia.com.

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