The FIA World Motor Sport Council convened Thursday March 11, 2010 and has postponed the finalization of the 2011 WRC Calendar.

The World Council has mandated the FIA President, the President of the World Rally Commission and the Championship promoter (North One Limited) to further consider the World Rally Championship Calendar with a final version to be decided no later than April 16, 2010.

New S2000 Homologation Regulations Passed

The World Council has adopted new homologation regulations permitting the use of a 1.6 litre turbo engine with direct injection (based on the existing Super 2000 regulations). This engine may either be derived from the Manufacturer’s base engine, or be homologated in accordance with the strictly defined technical regulations.

To improve competitor safety, Priority 1 and Priority 2 driver teams contesting all events of the Championship will be permitted to use Safety Cars. This will apply only to tarmac events in the Championship.

Regional Championships Adopt New Points System

The European, African, Asian Pacific FIA Regional Rally Championships, and the European Rally Cups have amended their points scale to harmonise with recent changes to the points system in the World Rally Championship.

Points will be awarded as follows:

1st - 25 points
2nd - 18 points
3rd - 15 points
4th - 12 points
5th - 10 points
6th - 8 points
7th - 6 points
8th - 4 points
9th - 2 points
10th - 1 point