The organizer of Rally Greece and the WRC Promoter have signed a brand new contract with a two-year extension and might be featured within the FIA World Rally Championship till 2027.
The present contract can be legitimate till subsequent yr however the two events have now agreed to increase it after which the rally is predicted to return to its conventional June date prefer it was again within the outdated days. The choice remains to be beneath topic to World Motor Sport Council approval.
The occasion made a comeback to the WRC calendar in 2021 after practically a eight-year hiatus. In recent times, the rally has been held in September, however now it is going to return to early summer season. the rally which is extra often called the Acropolis Rally, was a part of the inaugural WRC season in 1973 and was featured within the rally calendars all the way in which to 2013.
The 2024 EKO Acropolis Rally might be held between 5-8 September within the metropolis of Lamia and can embrace legendary phases equivalent to Tarzan and Thiva, marking the rally’s final look as an autumn occasion.
“We’re thrilled to increase our partnership with the EKO Acropolis Rally Greece, this rally is a cornerstone of our championship and a favourite amongst our world fanbase and rivals alike. None of this could be attainable with out the help from Prime Minister Mitsotakis since day one. I have to additionally acknowledge the invaluable contributions from Lefteris Avgenakis previously and Yiannis Vroutsis now. Their understanding of the optimistic influence that bringing the WRC to Greece creates has been instrumental, and we look ahead to persevering with this journey in 2026 and 2027.” Jona Siebel, WRC Promoter Managing Director, mentioned.
