Why? It's a large country with a strong motorsport tradition, large fan base, growing economy and growing car market. Also growing importance in European politics.
But Cyprus is not in consideration for a spot in the calendar, manufacturers don't want that. Lebanon is also in MERC and it's a rather twisty asphalt rally, also not in consideration. The typical...
Because he won, he got the most points in the end.
[WRC] Rally Italia Sardegna 2024