RMC Motorsport has unveiled plans to construct an all-new car to compete in the top tier of the World Rally Championship starting in 2027. The experienced Spanish team, based in Villablino in northern Spain, will develop the vehicle in partnership with the Real Federación Española de Automovilismo (RFEDA), an FIA member club. This collaboration marks the first time an FIA member club has actively supported a constructor’s entry into the WRC.
The project was officially announced during the Rally Islas Canarias WRC round held on April 23, 2026. RMC Motorsport, founded by Roberto Méndez in 2004, brings nearly a decade of expertise in designing, manufacturing and developing Group N5 rally cars that have competed across national and international championships. The team aims to leverage this experience to meet the stringent requirements of the upcoming WRC27 technical regulations.
Under the new regulations set to take effect in 2027, RMC Motorsport must build at least 10 WRC27-spec cars and commit to selling them to private teams. The car will feature a tubular safety cell, double-wishbone suspension, four-wheel-drive configuration, and be powered by a sustainably fuelled 1.6-litre turbocharged internal combustion engine. The platform is cost-controlled, with a maximum budget of €345,000 per vehicle.
Roberto Méndez described the initiative as “the professional culmination of RMC’s journey,” emphasizing the team’s readiness to develop the FIA 2027 Rally1 car with enthusiasm. He credited RFEDA’s support, under the leadership of Manuel Avino, as key to the project’s success, noting that the partnership aims to create a clearer pathway for Spanish talent to compete at the highest level of international rallying.
The FIA World Rally Championship is entering its next regulatory era in 2027, and RMC Motorsport’s entry will create it the second new constructor to join the championship under these rules. The initiative also represents a significant step for Spanish motorsport, reflecting a shared ambition between RFEDA and RMC Motorsport to establish a lasting Spanish presence in the WRC starting from 2027.
Both organizations have stated they are working intensively on the project and will share more detailed technical information about the new car in the near future. The development aligns with broader goals to enhance competitiveness, sustainability, and accessibility in top-tier rallying through standardized, cost-effective machinery.
As the WRC prepares for its 2027 season, the collaboration between RMC Motorsport and RFEDA stands as a pivotal moment in the championship’s evolution, combining technical expertise with institutional backing to expand participation and nurture emerging talent from Spain, and beyond.