Roope Korhonen and Anssi Viinikka were the defending drivers' and co-drivers' champions.
[3] The 2024 season was contested over thirteen rounds crossing Europe, Africa, South America and Asia.
The championship was expected to be expanded to 14 rounds,[19] however WRC Promoter GmbH retained the existing total of 13 events with the reasoning that it would aid participation of more Rally1 cars.
[28] In addition, the candidate list also included the event in Saudi Arabia,[31] where it aimed at a 2025 calendar slot.
[32] The rally was a part of WRC Promoter GmbH's plan to deliver a desert event.