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Belgian driver Thierry Neuville secured his second Rally de Portugal victory this Sunday, finishing the 59th edition of the race ahead of Oliver Solberg and Elfyn Evans. Neuville inherited the lead during the final stage after Frenchman Sébastien Ogier suffered a puncture, ending a challenging weekend marked by muddy conditions in the Fafe region.
The Rally de Portugal has been removed from the World Rally Championship calendar, resulting in the cancellation of the 2027 event.
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Portugal has been excluded from the 2027 WRC calendar, while the United States and the United Kingdom are set to return to the competition.
The removal of the event from the World Rally Championship calendar results in the cancellation of the 2027 Rally de Portugal.
The Automobile Club of Portugal (ACP) is seeking clarification after the Rally de Portugal was excluded from the 2027 World Rally Championship calendar.
The mayor of Viseu, the city that was set to be the base for the 2027 Rally of Portugal, stated that “the event will no longer take place,” and while he regrets the decision, he is demanding an alternative for the country.
Tourism regions are seeking clarification from the Automóvel Club de Portugal regarding the removal of the Rally de Portugal from the world calendar due to a last-minute decision by the promoter, warning of the losses it will bring to many inland areas. In 2025, the motorsport event generated a record return of €193 million.
Rali de Portugal has been dropped from the proposed 2027 World Rally Championship calendar, dealing what Central Portugal’s tourism chief calls a “punch in the gut” to the country’s visitor The post Rali de Portugal dropped from 2027 world championship in “punch in the gut” for tourism appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Tourism authorities from the Centre and the Porto and North regions express strong opposition to the decision to exclude the Rally of Portugal from the World Rally Championship calendar in 2027.
The Rally of Portugal will be left out of the 2027 World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar, with the Automobile Club of Portugal (ACP) speaking of a “last-minute change [that] forces a break in the presence of one of the most iconic rallies in the world championship” and admitting a “return in 2028”.
An analysis of the reasons behind Portugal's exclusion from the upcoming World Rally Championship schedule.
The Rally de Portugal will not be part of the World Rally Championship calendar in 2027 following a late decision.
The Vodafone Rally de Portugal has been excluded from the 2027 World Rally Championship, which takes place between May 13 and 16 next year, the Automóvel Club de Portugal (ACP) revealed in a statement. Due to changes made by the promoter on the final day of preparations for the upcoming World Rally Championship (WRC) season...
A look back at the return of the Rally of Portugal to the World Rally Championship calendar following a five-year absence.
Thierry Neuville secures his second victory at the Rally de Portugal.
The rally event received a suspended fine after a safety incident occurred involving a recovery vehicle on the course.
Thierry Neuville wins the Rally de Portugal, bouncing back after a difficult performance in the previous rally in Croatia.
Thierry Neuville reflects on his victory at the Rally de Portugal, noting that several uncertainties remain.
