WRC2

WRC increases WRC2 coverage in new highlights package and improved WRC+ service

1 Mins read

The FIA World Rally Championship has announced that rally fans around the world will have additional dedicated coverage of the supporting WRC2 category from Rally Argentina (21 – 24 April) onwards.

The highlight package will be available to broadcasters within hours of the Sunday finish along with additional highlights via the WRC’s YouTube channel, the WRC+ interactive digital service, the official championship website at www.wrc.com and across the series’ social media platforms.

The WRC2 category has enjoyed a boost this season from the likes of Elfyn Evans, Armin Kremer, Teemu Suninen battling it out at the top of the table with support from Esapekka Lappi, Pontus Tidemand, Quentin Gilbert and Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari.

WRC2 has produced some great drivers that have gone on to impress in the top WRC class including Robert Kubica, Eric Camilli and Stéphane Lefebvre.

“Rising entries and increasing fan interest in WRC 2 reflect the popularity and importance of the WRC’s support championships for drivers, teams and their commercial partners,” said WRC Promoter managing director Oliver Ciesla.

“The increased appeal is further indication of the positive development of our sport. As the European gravel rallies approach, where entries are traditionally at their strongest, we’ve been encouraged to offer fans more opportunity to enjoy the excitement of WRC 2.”

Aside from the additional coverage, fans will also be able to track their favorite WRC2 driver realtime via the WRC+ service using GPS, live timing, live text and live radio.

“A bigger focus on WRC 2 across our outlets will generate increased global exposure, particularly in countries in which their leading rally stars are pursuing success in that category,” said Ciesla.

Avatar photo
3032 posts

About author
Founder and Editor-In-Chief of The Checkered Flag who grew up visiting race circuits around the UK also a freelance motorsport PR officer. Outside of motorsport a lover of music, photography, NBA and NFL.
Articles
Related posts
DakarFIA World Rally ChampionshipWRC2

Pierre-Louis Loubet: "Rally raid is really amazing, and I'm having so much fun"

2 Mins read
Before he heads back to his usual home in rally, WRC2 driver Pierre-Louis Loubet won five stages in his maiden rally raid at the Africa Eco Race and finished 11th overall.
DriftingWRC2

Pajari retires from DMEC in Finland due to technical issues

1 Mins read
WRC2 star Sami Pajari will miss out on his drifting debut in Drift Masters European Championship this weekend due to a technical issue
WRC2

Lindholm switches from Toksport to Hyundai in WRC2

1 Mins read
The reigning WRC2 world champion Emil Lindholm will be switching teams mid-season as he is going from Toksport WRT over to Hyundai Motorsport with the first outing being in Rally Estonia