FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP 2011

Motorsport Ireland have been advised by North One Sport, the global promoters of the WRC, that Rally Ireland has not been included on their 2011 calendar proposal to the FIA.

The proposal will be considered by the FIA World Council at their meeting in March.

Motorsport Ireland had presented North One Sport with a detailed plan for the 2011 event at a meeting in London in September 2009.

FIA president, Jean Todt, has made it clear that the FIA will control the calendar for each Championship but a strong geographical spread is necessary for world championships.

Rally Ireland will continue to participate as a partner in the World Rally Organisers Group with a view to capitalising on any opportunities that may arise.