RallyOne Project’s progress forward of WRC 2027 debut – DirtFish

“The priority during this phase will be to validate the reliability of every component across different surfaces before continuing with vehicle set-up and optimisation to achieve the desired level of performance.”

Providing the gravel and asphalt testing goes to plan, the crew intends to have two entry vehicles constructed earlier than the tip of 2026.

The 2027 rules stipulate a constructor like RallyOne Project should compete on 50% of the World Rally Championship rounds in its first season. Currently, Hansen’s purpose is to have the vehicles prepared for the beginning of the yr, January’s Monte Carlo Rally.

Hansen additionally shed extra gentle on the 17-strong crew working with him on a undertaking he heads up. Former Hyundai crew supervisor Alain Penasse is answerable for the sporting administration and technique, whereas legendary rally automobile designer Jean-Claude Vaucard supplies a technical overview as principal technical advisor.

Jeremy Chevallereau coordinates all technical features of the undertaking, working intently with companions, suppliers and subcontractors, whereas Florent Biard leads the design workplace and the car’s improvement, supported by the engineers, designers, draftsmen and technicians at Faster Racing. Benoît Blaise oversees workshop planning and the meeting of the primary chassis.