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Many of the tracks are getting more and more "mickey mouse", and to few options to pass under high speed, and under acceleration and braking. So the start are becoming even more important.
Joker lap is a super thing, that bring tactics, but more from the spotters than drivers.
Wider tracks, not that many hard bends, maybe two jokers in finals could give more options for changes during a heat.
That's true, but even if they keep the same tracks they need to make the grid gaps a bit bigger to allow some advantage to those on the front.
With the acceleration of these cars and how close the grid is stacked, everyone heading into the first corner almost as one is getting more and more common.
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It seems pretty close in the races, but the results and the tables only tell one side of the story. Peugeot have made a big leap this year and I think, in terms of pace, are roughly level with VW. Audi seem to trail a bit and then GRX and GCK are in a similar boat a bit further back.
That's what they want, it's 'exciting'.
Does anyone know if there were any changes at Silverstone following the BRX event? It was suggested that the drivers input may have resulted in some changes, but tbh I didn't think it was realistic at the time.
I find WRC tedious on TV, not even close to being stood out on the stages.
Todays WRX Qually is live on Facebook...
Live on YT https://youtu.be/86Jp8auN-4k