Opel in Rally

[mousti]

For me that's not really a surprise Holzer declared directly that there must be first negotiations with Opel to get the car support from them and they it could be homologated as an R5. So it's normal they hide the Opel logo with no agreement yet.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

For me that's not really a surprise Holzer declared directly that there must be first negotiations with Opel to get the car support from them and they it could be homologated as an R5. So it's normal they hide the Opel logo with no agreement yet.

Spot on, but I believe the feedback from Opel has been very positive.

[dodge33cymru]

Spot on, but I believe the feedback from Opel has been very positive.

Why wouldn't they do all that in private though? Turning up with Opel Motorsport trucks and awnings but without their blessing is a very strange situation.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Why wouldn't they do all that in private though? Turning up with Opel Motorsport trucks and awnings but without their blessing is a very strange situation.

They have their 'blessing', its just that Opel aren't committed yet.

[PLuto]

I do not like where we are moving - with a few owners, with many brands and all power.
Options gets very few!!

I think this is one of the biggest problems for motorsport...

[Mirek]

Why wouldn't they do all that in private though? Turning up with Opel Motorsport trucks and awnings but without their blessing is a very strange situation.

Could be connected to the recent takeover of Opel by PSA.

[Rally Power]

Why wouldn't they do all that in private though? Turning up with Opel Motorsport trucks and awnings but without their blessing is a very strange situation.

Like it was said, no opel logos on the tent and the trucks are the ones Holzer uses at ERC. There was room for doubts since day one: why the initial youtube videos weren't posted by Opel, once Holzer (the team behind R2 program) was ever a silent partner? It's now clear that the development and presentation of this R5 Corsa were done by Holzer initiative and Opel permission. I don't believe Opel will allow homologation if there's no official program (ERC or WRC2) attached, and for that to happen the new bosses (PSA) must give their green light. Fingers crossed!

Btw, I've seen the car at Exponor and it looks really great.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Teemu / Rallirinki‏*@HartusvuoriWRC

According to @GronholmM, Jari Huttunen got permission from Opel Motorsport to enter @RallyFinland in Fabia R5, but he must use Opel overalls...

[Simmi]

Motorsport News today says they spoke to Opel, who confirmed that it has no plans to homologate any R5 spec rally cars.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Motorsport News today says they spoke to Opel, who confirmed that it has no plans to homologate any R5 spec rally cars.

Nooooooooo...