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Loeb Tests New WRC Car for 2027 Debut
10 Oct
Summary
- Sébastien Loeb tested the new 2027 World Rally Championship challenger.
- Project Rally One aims for a Monte Carlo debut in January 2027.
- The team is utilizing eight drivers for car development.
Rally icon Sébastien Loeb recently participated in testing for the upcoming 2027 World Rally Championship challenger, Project Rally One. The car is being developed by a Belgian tuner team and is scheduled to make its championship debut at the Monte Carlo season opener in January 2027. This new vehicle is built to the 2027 technical regulations.
Project Rally One plans to field two cars in selected events next year. The development process involves eight drivers, including experienced figures like Stephane Lefebvre, Freddy Loix, and Bruno Thiry. Teemu Suninen, the current European rally champion, is leading the gravel development. Sébastien Loeb's extensive experience is considered highly valuable to the team.
Recent testing sessions in the French Vosges saw Teemu Suninen evaluate the car in rainy conditions, while Sébastien Loeb tested on drier roads. Both drivers provided positive feedback crucial for the car's development. The team is currently preparing the homologation dossier for submission to the FIA's technical department by the end of this month.
