Saudi Arabia dropped from World Rally Championship

BBC News Thursday 17 September 2026, 15:50 UTC 1 min read

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The final round of the 2026 World Rally Championship will be held in Italy instead of Saudi Arabia because of the ongoing unrest in the Middle East.

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