World Champion to Be Decided in Istanbul
The final round of the 2024 FIA World Rallycross Championship will take place on 9-10 November at Istanbul Park, organised by our federation. Staged with the support of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Youth and Sports, Spor Toto, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and Tuzla Municipality, the event will deliver breathtaking door-to-door battles on the revamped mixed tarmac and gravel circuit.
The "Battle of Technologies", pitting electric cars against petrol-powered machines, will give spectators an adrenaline-filled weekend over two days. Johan Kristoffersson will start the event with the aim of winning a fifth consecutive title, and the action will be broadcast live on S Sport Plus as well as in many European countries. Tickets for the event can be purchased via www.Mobilet.com.
TOSFED President Eren Üçlertoprağı said the federation was excited that the World Rallycross Championship, for which it has also secured a deal for the 2025-2026 seasons, is returning to Türkiye. "Very shortly after opening our country's largest sports facility to Turkish motorsport, we are delighted to bring one of the world's most important racing series to our country. For a long time we have been saying that, if the circuit were reopened, we would bring many international racing series to Türkiye, benefiting both sports tourism and the promotion of our country. In this context, we are proud to have brought a World Championship event back to our country so soon after our first event at the circuit in the new era," he said, adding that the team had worked tirelessly to rebuild the seriously damaged track.
WRX Promoter Managing Director Arne Dirks said: "We would like to give special thanks to TOSFED for organising the final race of the season at very short notice, allowing us to conclude the championship at such a prestigious venue. I hope that, thanks to our long-standing cooperation with TOSFED, we will continue to hold races here."
