The World Rallycross Championship will have a new promoter in 2025, replacing Rallycross Promoter – a separate arm of WRC Promoter.
Rallycross Promoter took over the running of the championship in 2021, succeeding IMG in what was described as a “multi-year deal”.
In that time it has overseen a transition to electric RX1e cars – which was severely disrupted by a pit-lane fire for Special One Racing’s Lancia Deltas at Lydden Hill last year – and now the current ‘Battle of Technologies’ ruleset where internal combustion machines have battled against their electrified counterparts.
Johan Kristofferson won a record-extending seventh world title just last weekend, driving an ICE Volkswagen Polo.
But the FIA has now launched a tender process, looking for a new promoter for the 2025 season and beyond.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said: “The FIA World Rallycross Championship has evolved a huge amount in terms of technology and sporting competition in recent years while remaining true to its heritage as one of the most exciting and accessible categories in all of motorsport.
“We are now seeking a promoter with strong passion and drive to create an incredible rallycross spectacle, attracting manufacturers to compete and ensuring the continued development of the championship.
The Rallycross Promoter era came to an end in Turkey last weekend
“The FIA Members are at the heart of everything we do, and we know that a top-level off-road FIA World Championship is crucial to attracting more competitors at the grass roots so that we can continue towards our goal of doubling global motor sport participation.”
There has been no official comment from either the championship or Rallycross Promoter, but it appears likely Rallycross Promoter will be disbanded at the end of the year.
Currently, WRC Promoter still holds the rights for both the World Rally Championship and European Rally Championship.
However, there were reports during the summer that it was exploring a sale, working with global banking firm JPMorgan with a target of selling for $550 million.
