Like thr controversial Group B category in 1986, the all
conquering Group A 4WD turbo rally cars are set to be banned
from the WRC in a radical overhaul of the series.  As early as
1998, the four wheel drive turbo cars look like being replaced
by the much-publicised two wheel drive, two litre, normally
aspirated cars. The FIA Rallies Commission are expected to
approve the changes, due to be ratified at the next meeting of
the FIA World Council in June.  Ever since the Audi Quattro
burst onto the scene at the start of '81, 4WD cars have
dominated top level rallying globally. When the changes have
been approved, the existing Formula 2 category will cease to
exist as the WRC follows the lead of the respected British Rally
Championship and go full Formula 2.  The introduction of the new
category in 1998 should also see the re-emergence of Peueot,
Renault, Fiat, Nissan, and Vauxall onto the WRC leaderboards.
Along with this change, FIA president Max Mosley has asked for
other changes, namely cost cutting and cham