Longer wait for rallying as motorsport targets phased return

Irish motorsport is targeting a phased return to action from July 20, in keeping with government guidelines, with rallying not returning until at least August 10.

A statement read: The Motor Sport Council decided at a meeting last night to extend the suspension of all Motorsport Ireland permitted events until the 20th July 2020 in alignment with the Government Roadmap for Reopening, Phase 4. Rally events will not be considered until after the 10th August 2020 as they fall under Phase 5 of the guidelines.”