Belgium will host its first ever FIA World Rally Championship event as it replaces Japan on the 2020 schedule. The asphalt event slots into the dates which had originally been reserved for Japan's return after a 10-year hiatus – 19-22 November – but due to border entry restriction policies imposed by the government due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has had to be called off. Belgium therefore becomes the 34th nation to host a round of the WRC since it began in 1973. The Ypres Rally was first held in 1965 and has become established as one of Europe’s most demanding rallies. Previous winners include current Hyundai Motorsport WRC driver and home hero Thierry Neuville in 2018 and...
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