Hi everyone, I am new to the world of the WRC. I have been a big fan of rallying and motorsport in general for a long time, but only last week when I found links to download this season's Motors TV broadcasts I was finally able to immerse myself in this wonderful sport.

Now, I have a few very essential questions concerning the special stages.
How do they select the stages? Do they change them from one season to the next?

I saw that in some rallies they race through the same stage twice. Why do they do that? The world is big enough for more stages . Do they race the stage one way and back in reverse the second time? That would make more since but I saw no reference to that on the boardcasts.

Thanks a lot and I am happy to join this community!