The World Rally Championship has changed the date of the Rally of Turkey, paving the way for Belgium's Ypres Rally to be slotted into the calendar in a jam-packed season finish.
In what remains an evolving situation due to the COVID-19 pandemiC, the switch means the event, round five of the championship, will be held two weeks after Rally Estonia (4 - 6 September) which restarts the WRC season following lockdown.
WRC Promoter managing director, Jona Siebel, thanked Turkey’s Ministry of Youth and Sports and TOSFED for agreeing the change.
“The date switch provides us with options if we wish to introduce further events to the 2020 calendar and we’re extremely grateful to TOSFED for its flexibility in what are challenging times for sport across the world.
“Marmaris, a popular holiday resort in Turkey, is open for business and welcoming tourists. Competitors and fans can feel confident about travelling there again after the Coronavirus lockdown.
“The event will, of course, run with COVID-19 protocols in place. FIA and WRC Promoter guidelines will be applied to Turkey’s health laws to create a safe environment for all involved and for fans to enjoy,” added Siebel.
TOSFED president Eren Üçlertopraği said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming the FIA WRC back to Turkey for the third time and will do all that’s required for running a safe and successful event under the required conditions.”
The current 2020 WRC calendar is:
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