Rally Estonia brings the world's most powerful rally cars to Tartu Town Hall Square

Rally Estonia is 42 days away and organisers have revealed major news: the Thursday Raadi speed stage has been removed from the schedule. Instead, a Rally1 car showcase will take place near Tartu Town Hall Square. The change brings world-class rally cars to the heart of the city.

The ninth round of the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally Estonia, is approaching and organisers have unveiled the event's most significant change. This year, the Thursday Raadi speed stage—which has been one of the most popular spectator locations in previous years—will not take place. Instead, fans will be treated to a showcase of the world's most powerful Rally1 cars near Tartu Town Hall Square.

The change means that the opening day of the competition will bring rally excitement to the heart of Tartu. The Town Hall Square area is densely populated and easily accessible, allowing significantly more fans to enjoy world-class rally action up close without transport difficulties.

In recent years, Rally Estonia has become one of the most popular rounds of the world championship, drawing tens of thousands of spectators from Estonia and abroad. Bringing the action to Tartu's city centre gives the event an even greater urban dimension and makes it more accessible to those who don't want to travel to distant stages.