Explanation
The ranking is primarily based on the overall standings of the World Rally Championship (WRC). For the period before the establishment of the WRC, the system incorporates the most prestigious international rallies of their respective eras, with the historic Rallye Monte Carlo holding a particularly prominent position.
The period from 1973 to 1977 is treated differently. During these years, the WRC was centred on the manufacturers' championship, while a full overall championship for drivers had not yet been established. Manufacturers are therefore evaluated through the World Championship standings, whereas the drivers' ranking for this period continues to be based on results from individual major rallies.
The period from 1973 to 1977 is treated differently. During these years, the WRC was centred on the manufacturers' championship, while a full overall championship for drivers had not yet been established. Manufacturers are therefore evaluated through the World Championship standings, whereas the drivers' ranking for this period continues to be based on results from individual major rallies.
Scoring system
| Contest | Discipline | Category | Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championship | WRC | Drivers | 1978-2026 | 25 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Rallye Monte Carlo | before WRC | Drivers | 1911-1972 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| 1000 Lakes Rally | WRC | Drivers | 1973-1977 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| Acropolis Rally | WRC | Drivers | 1973-1977 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| Critérium du Québec | WRC | Drivers | 1977-1977 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| Österreichische Alpenfahrt | WRC | Drivers | 1973-1973 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| Press-on-Regardless Rally | WRC | Drivers | 1973-1974 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| Rajd Polski | WRC | Drivers | 1973-1973 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| Rally Rideau Lakes | WRC | Drivers | 1974-1974 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| Rallye de Portugal | WRC | Drivers | 1973-1977 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| Rallye du Maroc | WRC | Drivers | 1973-1976 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| Rallye Monte Carlo | WRC | Drivers | 1973-1977 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| Rallye Sanremo | WRC | Drivers | 1973-1977 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| Safari Rally | WRC | Drivers | 1973-1977 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| South Pacific Rally | WRC | Drivers | 1977-1977 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| Swedish Rally | WRC | Drivers | 1973-1977 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| Tour de Corse | WRC | Drivers | 1973-1977 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| Wales Rally | WRC | Drivers | 1973-1977 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| Eurpean Rally Championship | before WRC | Drivers | 1953-1972 | 3 | |||||||||
| 1000 Lakes Rally | before WRC | Drivers | 1951-1972 | 2 | |||||||||
| Acropolis Rally | before WRC | Drivers | 1951-1972 | 2 | |||||||||
| Press-on-Regardless Rally | before WRC | Drivers | 1949-1972 | 2 | |||||||||
| Rajd Polski | before WRC | Drivers | 1960-1972 | 2 | |||||||||
| Rallye du Maroc | before WRC | Drivers | 1934-1972 | 2 | |||||||||
| Rallye Sanremo | before WRC | Drivers | 1928-1972 | 2 | |||||||||
| Safari Rally | before WRC | Drivers | 1953-1972 | 2 | |||||||||
| Swedish Rally | before WRC | Drivers | 1950-1972 | 2 | |||||||||
| Tour de Corse | before WRC | Drivers | 1956-1972 | 2 | |||||||||
| Wales Rally | before WRC | Drivers | 1932-1972 | 2 | |||||||||
| Arctic Rally | before WRC | Drivers | 1966-1972 | 1 | |||||||||
| Critérium du Québec | before WRC | Drivers | 1 | ||||||||||
| Rally New Zealand | before WRC | Drivers | 1969-1972 | 1 | |||||||||
| Rallye Açores | before WRC | Drivers | 1965-1972 | 1 | |||||||||
| Rallye de Portugal | before WRC | Drivers | 1967-1972 | 1 | |||||||||
| Scottish Rally | before WRC | Drivers | 1961-1972 | 1 | |||||||||
| Tour de France | before WRC | Drivers | 1951-1972 | 1 | |||||||||
| World Championship | WRC | Manufacturers | 1973-2026 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Rallye Monte Carlo | before WRC | Manufacturers | 1911-1972 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| Eurpean Rally Championship | before WRC | Manufacturers | 1953-1972 | 3 | |||||||||
| 1000 Lakes Rally | before WRC | Manufacturers | 1951-1972 | 2 | |||||||||
| Acropolis Rally | before WRC | Manufacturers | 1951-1972 | 2 | |||||||||
| Press-on-Regardless Rally | before WRC | Manufacturers | 1949-1972 | 2 | |||||||||
| Rajd Polski | before WRC | Manufacturers | 1960-1972 | 2 | |||||||||
| Rallye du Maroc | before WRC | Manufacturers | 1934-1972 | 2 | |||||||||
| Rallye Sanremo | before WRC | Manufacturers | 1928-1972 | 2 | |||||||||
| Safari Rally | before WRC | Manufacturers | 1953-1972 | 2 | |||||||||
| Swedish Rally | before WRC | Manufacturers | 1950-1972 | 2 | |||||||||
| Tour de Corse | before WRC | Manufacturers | 1956-1972 | 2 | |||||||||
| Wales Rally | before WRC | Manufacturers | 1932-1972 | 2 | |||||||||
| Arctic Rally | before WRC | Manufacturers | 1966-1972 | 1 | |||||||||
| Critérium du Québec | before WRC | Manufacturers | 1 | ||||||||||
| Rally New Zealand | before WRC | Manufacturers | 1969-1972 | 1 | |||||||||
| Rallye Açores | before WRC | Manufacturers | 1965-1972 | 1 | |||||||||
| Rallye de Portugal | before WRC | Manufacturers | 1967-1972 | 1 | |||||||||
| Scottish Rally | before WRC | Manufacturers | 1961-1972 | 1 | |||||||||
| Tour de France | before WRC | Manufacturers | 1951-1972 | 1 |
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