[3] The 2023 event was based in Zagreb in Central Croatia and was contested over twenty special stages, covering a total competitive distance of 301.26 km (187.19 mi).

[8] Yohan Rossel and Arnaud Dunand successfully defended their titles in the World Rally Championship-2 category.

[9] Eamonn Kelly and Conor Mohan won the World Rally Championship-3 category,[10] as well as the junior championship.

[11] Following an accident in the pre-event test, Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT driver Craig Breen died at the age of 33.

[22] The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile announced his car number 42 would be retired from the rest of the season.