The season again consisted of thirteen rounds and started on 23 February with the Rallye Açores.
The season ended on 3 November, at the Cyprus Rally.
The season was marred by the death of Garth “Jaffa” Roberts, co-driver to Craig Breen, on stage eight of the Targa Florio Rally.
The calendar consisted of thirteen events run in Europe.
The schedule included five new events, which were held in Sicily, Bulgaria, Ireland, Romania and San Marino.