2014 World Rally Championship calendar

Following a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council last Friday, the FIA has confirmed a schedule for the 2014 World Rally Championship.

Hyundai i20 WRC 2014 Front Side
The Hyundai i20 WRC is set to make its competition debut in 2014.

With very few changes, the number of rounds will remain at thirteen for the fifth year running. The only new event is Rally Poland, which is also due to spend a day in Lithuania. It replaces the Acropolis Rally.

2014 FIA World Rally Championship - Calendar
Round Dates Event
1 16 Jan - 19 Jan Rallye Monte Carlo
2 07 Feb - 09 Feb Rally Sweden
3 07 Mar - 09 Mar Rally Guanajuato Mexico
4 04 Apr - 06 Apr Rally de Portugal
5 09 May - 11 May Rally Argentina
6 30 May - 01 Jun Rally d'Italia Sardegna
7 27 Jun - 29 Jun Rally Poland
8 01 Aug - 03 Aug Rally Finland
9 22 Aug - 24 Aug Rallye Deutschland
10 12 Sep - 14 Sep Rally Australia
11 03 Oct - 05 Oct Rallye de France - Alsace
12 24 Oct - 26 Oct Rally de España
13 14 Nov - 16 Nov Wales Rally GB

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