WRC retire number 43 in honor of Ken Block.

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Block raced under number 43 in various championships, including WRC and World Rallycross.

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In tribute to Block, the WRC has decided to retire the number 43 for the 2023 season.

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Tributes have poured in from the motorsport community, including WRC legend Sebastien Ogier calling Block a "visionary.

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WRC retire number 43 in honor of Ken Block.

Block raced under number 43 in various championships, including WRC and World Rallycross.

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In tribute to Block, the WRC has decided to retire the number 43 for the 2023 season.

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