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The second round of the 2027 World Rally Championship (WRC) season, Rally Sweden, will feature several exciting surprises for crews, with organisers confirming the event will go ahead despite facing financial challenges.
The Rally Sweden route was unveiled today, comprising 18 special stages across four days (18–21 February). While familiar roads around Umeå will once again be used, the biggest changes are set for Saturday's itinerary on 20 February.
The first major change involves the popular Sarsjöliden test, which has been used every year since the rally relocated to Umeå in 2022. This time, however, the stage will be run in reverse, meaning crews will have to compile brand-new pace notes during recce.
In addition, the Holmbäcksjön stage will reuse much of the familiar Kolksele test—including the start—but features a brand-new section running across a frozen lake.
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