Jordan to Host Baja Cup Rounds in April 2027
Jordan will hold stages of the FIA World and Middle East Baja Cups between April 15 and 17, 2027.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Motorsports
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The FIA World Motor Sport Council confirmed that Jordan will host rounds of both the FIA World and Middle East Baja Cups in April 2027. The event is scheduled to take place from April 15 to 17, 2027, as part of the broader international desert rallying circuit.
Why it matters
These events are part of a wider push by the FIA to harmonize sporting regulations and reduce financial barriers for competitors through the introduction of the new Rally 6 vehicle category. Harmonizing these requirements aims to simplify participation across different global championships.
The season includes eight total events for the FIA World Baja Cup and five for the Middle East series. Competitive standings in regional hill-climb categories recently saw winning scores reach up to 75 points.
The players
FIA World Motor Sport Council
This body is the primary governing authority responsible for setting the sporting regulations and calendars for international motor racing events.
The details
The FIA Council has also implemented a new system to automatically reorder starting positions for drivers in the priority category to improve fairness. These updates follow a meeting on October 19, 2026, where officials finalized regulations for future rally seasons.
Timeline
October 19, 2026: The FIA World Motor Sport Council met to approve regulatory amendments.
February 3-5, 2027: The Baja championships begin in Saudi Arabia.
April 15-17, 2027: Jordan hosts its scheduled rounds of the Baja Cup.
December 3-5, 2027: The Baja championships conclude in the UAE.
Season Trajectory
The introduction of the Rally 6 vehicle category aims to lower financial barriers, directly shaping the field of competitors expected for the 2027 season. This regulatory shift positions the FIA to expand its reach by making professional desert rallying more accessible to privateers.
The new automatic starting order system will fundamentally change how grid positions are determined for top-priority drivers throughout the season. Teams must now adjust their strategy to account for these reordering protocols during each of the eight World Cup rounds.
The takeaway
The addition of Jordan to the 2027 calendar reflects a broader effort to standardize desert rallying across international borders. Drivers and teams should prepare for new regulatory compliance requirements as the FIA continues to harmonize rules for upcoming seasons.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA.
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