Originally Posted by
Lundefaret
Its a political game going on here. VW and Capito is holding their contribution "hostage" to them getting their way regarding regulations, promoting and vision. Toyota is doing kind of the same thing. The question is if these to giants view of the future of the WRC can coincide?
VW wants the same regulations as per today, or only small variations. Hyundai and M-sport agree on this. Toyota has been very open about their which to make a hybrid WRC-car, and that allowing a hybrid can be the make or brake for them. The question is if one can allow Toyota to race a hybrid against the regular WRC-cars from the other teams.
Earlier in rallying You had turbo/non turbo, different engine sizes, two wheel and four wheel drive, and rules that would try to equalize the speed of the cars, just like Le Mans today.
TMG seems very motivated to return to WRC, and even offering up the possibility of creating customer cars at good prices.
Hmmm... Seems that the sport of rallying is catching some wind in its sails;)