| Calendar |
| Turkey in, Poland out | For 2018 season Turkey returns to series replacing Rally Poland. |
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| Sporting |
| Power Stage running order | Competitors who do not start the Power Stage in the decided order will not be eligible for Power Stage points. This amendment prevents both intentional late check-in which increases the gaps between competitors and prevent behaviour aimed at circumventing the start order of the Power Stage. |
| Championship points (Juniors) | For the final round of the JWRC, competitors score double points provided that they have started in three previous JWRC rounds of the season. Those who do not meet qualification for this receive only regular amount of points. |
