FIA World Rallycross Championship Confirms Thrilling Double-Header Season Finale in Türkiye
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has today reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the World Rallycross Championship and confirmed that the final rounds of the season will be run as a climactic double-header at Istanbul Park in Türkiye from 20-21 September.
The 2025 calendar will be updated, subject to the approval of the World Motor Sport Council, replacing the date that had initially been scheduled to host a final standalone event following extensive consultation and a mutual decision reached with all World RX teams.
Earlier this year, the FIA assumed the role of promoter for World Rallycross with a commitment to the championship’s future success and growth. Since then, the season has delivered an exciting and exhilarating spectacle of racing action to a global audience. From the heat of Portugal to the rain-soaked twists and turns of Sweden and the red dust of Hungary, the opening events have provided unforgettable moments and iconic backdrops for world-class rallycross action.
This updated calendar preserves the six-race 2025 season that was originally planned, ensuring a thrilling showdown of back-to-back contests at the Istanbul Park venue that made its first appearance on the calendar in the inaugural 2014 season.
The 2025 season has emerged as one of the most competitive in recent memory, with just 20 points separating the top four drivers at the halfway mark. The final event as a double-header will add an exciting new dynamic to whilst also saving costs as the championship takes a long-term view to secure a successful future.
The FIA has provided significant investment in World Rallycross as part of its commitment to act in the long-term interest of the championship and secure its sustainable future by growing the fan base in new territories, sparking a resurgence in the series and inspiring the next generation of rallycross drivers to participate.
FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, said: “World Rallycross brings together everything that makes our sport so special, passion, unpredictability, and spectacular action in front of an engaged global fan base. By bringing the 2025 season to a thrilling close with a double-header at Istanbul Park with the support of Türkiye Otomobil Sporları Federasyonu, we are delivering a fitting finale to a competitive year, while reinforcing our long-term commitment to the championship’s growth and sustainability. This decision reflects our determination to give fans around the world the excitement they deserve and to inspire the next generation of rallycross talent.”
FIA Road Sport Director, Emilia Abel, said: “We have been considering a number of options for the final race of the season, and through collaboration with our competitors and suppliers have agreed that the double-header in Türkiye will deliver an exciting conclusion to the 2025 season, and allow us to build stronger foundations for the 2026 season and beyond.
“The 2025 season has already delivered exciting racing across a great mixture of venues this year and is testament to the health of the championship. We continue to work hard to capitalise on this momentum, finish the season in style at Istanbul Park where we have seen fantastic action in the past, and build a strong calendar for next year.”
The next round of the 2025 FIA World Rallycross Championship will take place at the KymiRing in Finland over 23 – 24 August.
All FIA World Rallycross Championship events are streamed live and free on the FIA World Rallycross YouTube channel.
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