It is understood that the new points structure will see extra points awarded on Sundays at WRC events in a bid to add an extra dimension to the action of the final day of rallies.
This change has been ratified by the FIA at the latest meeting of the World Motor Sport Council, which followed Tuesday’s announcement of a new working group to address the future direction of rallying.
The exact structure of the new points system will be communicated by the FIA at a later date.
Under current regulations a maximum of 30 points can be scored by a driver at a WRC round should a competitor win the rally and set the fastest time on the Power Stage.
“The principles of a new format for the attribution of championship points for Manufacturers, Drivers and Co-Drivers have been approved with the aim to enhance excitement and competitiveness, especially on Sunday,” read a statement from the FIA.
“The details and balance of the points per day will be confirmed by the WMSC Task Force at a later stage.”
Source: Autosport