World Rally Championship Betting: COVID-19 Status & Return Date

The World Rally Championship had made it three races into the 2020 campaign before having to shut down for the COVID-19 campaign. The races in Monaco, Sweden and Mexico had all entered the books. However, Rally Portugal and the Safari Rally in Kenya have been canceled, and the rallies in Japan and New Zealand remain in question. However, the WRC has committed to waiting as long as possible before announcing cancellations, which makes it difficult to announce a firm return date. Let’s take a look at the latest standings through three races as well as thoughts for WRC betting enthusiasts with respect to the resumption of competition.

World Rally Championship Betting: COVID-19 Status & Return Date

WRC Standings (after three races)

  • Racer / Points
  • Sebastien Ogier 62
  • Elfyn Evans 54
  • Thierry Neuville 42
  • Kalle Rovanpera 40
  • Ott Tanak 38
  • Teemu Suninen 26
  • Esapekka Lappi 24
  • Pontus Tidemand 8
  • Sebastien Loeb 8
  • Takamoto Katsuta 8
  • Nikolay Gryazin 6
  • Craig Breen 6
  • Marco Bulacia 4
  • Gus Greensmith 2
  • Eric Camilli 2
  • Mads Ostberg 1
  • Ole Christian Velby 1
  • Jari Huttunen 1
Originally, the WRC slate had 14 rounds through Europe, South America, Asia and Oceania. The next scheduled rally is set for August in Finland, although it may be postponed into the autumn. The circuit’s goal is to complete at least three more races, if not as many as six more. Stay tuned for the latest updates in this and the other world sports as they return from the COVID-19 hiatus.