Poland Confirm Return For WRC 2024

Organisers have today confirmed that Rally Poland will return to the World Rally Championship for 2024

‍Crews will compete on fast gravel stages, running through picturesque Masurian Lake District, while rally HQ and service park will be located in charming town of Mikolajki. The 80th edition of the most important motorsport event in Poland, held on 27-30 June 2024.

The first edition took place in 1921, making it the second oldest event in the world, after the famous Monte Carlo Rally. In recent years, Rally Poland has been part of the FIA European Rally Championship. Now, thanks to ORLEN's support, the event comes back to the WRC calendar.

– It was always our goal – to bring ORLEN Rally Poland back to WRC. It is a reason for us to be satisfied and proud, as the efforts of the Polish Motor Association have been successful. We made this happen thanks to the organization of the rally at the highest level, confirmed in the FIA reports, as well as very good cooperation with ORLEN S.A., our title sponsor, and a reliable, long-term partner. We can also always count on invaluable help from Mikolajki, who have been hosting the rally since 2006 and show exceptional skills in organizing major sports events. The return of the rally to the FIA WRC is certainly a dream coming true for fans who, as always, will come to Mikolajki numerously. We will host them with many safe spectator zones prepared especially to watch the rally stars such as Kalle Rovanpera, Sebastien Ogier, Ott Tanak, Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans, but also the top Polish crews. Event preparations are already underway. The 80th anniversary edition of the rally will be a unique sports event for everyone - emphasized Michal Sikora, President of the Polish Motor Association.

In 2024 Rally Poland will be held for the 80th time. It was a part of FIA WRC calendar for the first time back in 1973, when series has been established by FIA. For nearly two decades Rally Poland stages run through the Masurian Lake District, with the HQ located in Mikolajki.

– Mikolajki has been waiting for this decision since 2017. After many attempts, efforts, and determination of the Mikolajki local government, the Polish Motor Association, and finally the title sponsor ORLEN S.A., the Rally Poland secured its place in the FIA WRC calendar. For the inhabitants of the Mikolajki, as well as the region, the rally has become an event that everyone is waiting for. It attracts tens of thousands of fans who enjoy the attractions of Mikolajki and the surrounding area as well as the excellent tourist base. The return of the Rally Poland to the FIA WRC series is a sign of international prestige and a great way of promotion for Mikolajki, as well as the entire region of the Masurian Lake District – said Piotr Jakubowski, Mayor of Mikolajki.

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* The 2024 FIA World Rally Championship calendar (with the round in Poland), prepared by WRC Promoter, is expected to be announced by FIA World Motor Sport Council (FIA WMSC) on October 19, 2023.

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