What future for Mexico in the WRC?

After two frustrating years of absence, Mexico is pounding on the door of the WRC with arguments that many destinations can envy.

Published on 09/04/2022 à 13:00

Loïc ROCCI

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What future for Mexico in the WRC?

For a return in 2023?

The rumor began to gain momentum during the second day of this 3rd round of the season in Mexico. At the end of the stage, when night had already fallen on the city of León and the competitors had not even finished with the special stages, the news was made official. In order to allow Europeans to return to their countries, consultation between the promoter, the FIA ​​and the organizers resulted in the stopping of the rally. At the end of this Saturday, March 13, 2020, the world had begun to close in on itself with the establishment of more or less strict confinements. For its part, the WRC had begun a long break of several months, with Estonia only resuming in September. Since this hasty departure from León, Mexico has disappeared from the radar. The excuse most often given to explain his absence

Loïc ROCCI

Journalist specializing in rallying past, present and future... and with a southern accent

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