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Rule changes for 1997
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Championship pointsPoints scoring changed to (identical with F1 points):
1st = 10 pts
2nd = 6 pts
3rd = 4 pts
4th = 3 pts
5th = 2 pts
6th = 1 pt
Safari servicingPrinciple of servicing allowed only in service parks extended to include Safari Rally. Teams were no longer able to drop mechanics and spare parts from helicopters.
 
Technical
World Rally CarAlternative way to prepare and homologate Group A rally car is introduced. Manufacturer no longer need to produce road-going 4WD turbocharged car in order to homologate A8-car, turbo and 4WD system can be added to any model produced in sufficient quantities.
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