Wrc Finland 2020

[Duvel]

We are planning a trip to Finland for this year's wrc rally. Al tips and tricks welcome! Traveling from Belgium. Which airport should we fly from and to?

[AnttiL]

Route is published 20th of February. It's the 70th anniversary event and we should expect "legendary" stages on the route!

[pantealex]

Which airport should we fly from and to?

Jyväskylä (Tikkakoski) airport is closed that time. (new tarmac for runways)

Helsinki airport. (or if there are directs flights to Tampere then it´s also good choice)

Directly from Helsinki airport you can jump to train which takes you next to service park (2min walk to service park)

[the sniper]

It's a long drive from Helsinki airport, but at least you really don't have to worry about traffic, whatever time you arrive.

[pantealex]

It's a long drive from Helsinki airport, but at least you really don't have to worry about traffic, whatever time you arrive.

3h to RallyHQ

or like many are doing: Drive thru OUNINPOHJA, it´s 5h to RallyHQ

[DoN_cz]

Any tips on booking a ferry from Talinn to Helsinki? What is better, booking via the company's website (tallink, viking line, eckeroline) or using some sort of search portal for ferries? What about booking one way with one company and return with some other, could that be bad idea for some reason?

[Franky]

Book through the ferry company's website. Easier.

Usually the price doesn't change, if you opt to book one way only with one company.

[flat_right]

It doesn't matter which ferry company you use. I often use different companies and just because of which suits better with my time schedule. Tallink is usually a bit more expensive but also depends on when you buy the tickets. Price difference might be about 10€ one way. So it is nothing big. If you are sure that you want to go from Tallinn, then don't buy tickets too late, especially when you want to go with a car, because a lot of Estonians will go by car and there is no room.

[masa90]

Yeah agree with above. Also to take in consideration is how fast the ferry will be. Have a nice trip and rally! It is gonna be a big one!

[cali]

Tallink - fast, better ferryboats, expensive
Viking - uses a very old ferryboat, slower, cheaper
Eckerö - never used it, don't know much about it really

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[DoN_cz]

Thanks everyone for your input. One more question regarding the tickets to the rally - any point in ordering them via the eshop, or shall I just buy them from the gas station when in Finland? I seem to remember there may have been some discount for valentines day in previous years?

[Duvel]

Flights will be ok for me, but we are thinking of renting a 4x4 car for our stay there. Anyone ho can help me for that.
I'm thinking of a solid 4x4, not a standard rental car from the airport.
Also looking for info on camingsite's/places.

Thanks, contact via pm is also good.

[the sniper]

Thanks everyone for your input. One more question regarding the tickets to the rally - any point in ordering them via the eshop, or shall I just buy them from the gas station when in Finland? I seem to remember there may have been some discount for valentines day in previous years?

I've just brought them from the Neste petrol station near Helsinki Airport on arrival, they have them on the desk. Very easy. There's normally a long list published of Neste stations that should be selling them.

[MartijnS]

Flights will be ok for me, but we are thinking of renting a 4x4 car for our stay there. Anyone ho can help me for that.
I'm thinking of a solid 4x4, not a standard rental car from the airport.


Why?

[DoN_cz]

I've just brought them from the Neste petrol station near Helsinki Airport on arrival, they have them on the desk. Very easy. There's normally a long list published of Neste stations that should be selling them.
Yeah I know it is no problem to buy them on the petrol stations. I was thinking if there is any chance to buy them cheaper via the Internet. Right now they are offering "Rally Pass Gift Voucher 2020" for 80 EUR. They make it sound that it should be cheaper to order it now rather than buy it from the petrol stations...?

[Duvel]

We will go there whit the whole family 5 persons, arriving a few days before the rally, and leaving a week after. So we where thinking of travelling around.
No 4x4 needed over there? I mean if you want to see the wild nature at its best? I know nothing about Finland, so thats why i ask.

[Tarmop]

You just need a car with groundclearence then.

[AnttiL]

Most of the gravel roads are easily drivable with normal cars and you can access forest paths even from tarmac parking lots. Just find out in advance where to go or ask for recommendations.

[AnttiL]

The route comes out tomorrow morning!

[Allez Andruet]

Those of you who haven't yet noticed it on Twitter, Rally Finland route is out: https://www.nesterallyfinland.fi/reitti/reittiaikataulu/

https://twitter.com/HartusvuoriWRC/status/1230364787336470528

https://twitter.com/HartusvuoriWRC/status/1230366650693771265

The highly anticipated return of the mighty Humalamäki stage is as rally-romantic as it can get. But as noted in the tweet linked above, it's hardly the same as in mid-80s, when the stage was last seen in 1000 Lakes itinerary.

[AnttiL]

Thursday 6th

09.01 Shakedown Vesala (4,04 km)
18.37 Start Paviljonki
19.00 Harju 1 SS 1 (2,31 km)

Friday 7th

06.55 Service (15 min)
08.08 Laukaa 1 SS 2 (11,75 km)
09.08 Ruuhimäki 1 SS 3 (11,12 km)
10.18 Laukaa 2 SS 4 (11,75 km)
11.18 Ruuhimäki 2 SS 5 (11,12 km)
12.23 Service (40 min)
13.46 Humalamäki 1 SS 6 (5,85 km)
14.39 Ässämäki 1 SS 7 (12,28 km)
15.42 Sahloinen-Moksi 1 SS 8 (22,40 km)
16.48 Humalamäki 2 SS 9 (5,85 km)
17.41 Ässämäki 2 SS 10 (12,28 km)
18.44 Sahloinen-Moksi 2 SS 11 (22,40 km)
20.00 Harju 2 SS 12 (2,31 km)
20.30 Service (45 min)

Saturday 8th

06.25 Service (15 min)
08.08 Pihlajakoski 1 SS 13 (14,42 km)
09.11 Päijälä 1 SS 14 (22,87 km)
10.14 Kakaristo 1 SS 15 (18,70 km)
10.52 Arvaja 1 SS 16 (13,46 km)
12.40 Service (40 min)
14.43 Pihlajakoski 2 SS 17 (14,42 km)
15.46 Päijälä 2 SS 18 (22,87 km)
16.46 Kakaristo 2 SS 19 (18,70 km)
17.24 Arvaja 2 SS 20 (13,46 km)
19.08 Laajavuori 1 SS 21 (4,19 km)
19.48 Service (45 min)

Sunday 9th

09.08 Oittila 1 SS 22 (19,34 km)
11.21 Oittila 2 SS 23 (19,34 km)
13.18 Laajavuori 2 SS 24 (8,56 km)
14.15 Podium Laajavuori

Quick thoughts:

+ I didn't believe they could get Humalamäki back! It will be a fast stage.
+ Also great to have Arvaja, it will be a great technical stage, Ogier tested on it last year and Hyundai in 2015-2016
+ Double loops on Friday ensure good spectator experience
+ Double Oittila on Sunday ensures it's not just a Sunday drive, it's a demanding stage.

- Sad to have only Laajavuori and Humalamäki as "classics" for the anniversary year
- No single-run stages
- Laukaa, Ruuhimäki, Pihlajakoski, Päijälä and Kakaristo are exactly like last year. Ässämäki and Vesala shakedown are reversed.
- Sahloinen-Moksi is essentially Surkee from 2010 just extended a bit from the start, this direction was last used in 2011 so new for many drivers.
- Laajavuori is questionable as a power stage. It's also run as a double loop to make it 8 km long. Good for spectators though.

[AnttiL]

Also read https://www.nesterallyfinland.fi/en/route/stage-by-stage/

[Rallyper]

Well, I´d prefere some more classics west of Jyväskyla, however this is good anyway. Demanding for drivers, spectatorfriendly, but it could become some trafficjam here and there. More possibiltites jumping from stages to stages...

Will Lajavuori stage be strong enough for so many runs...?

[rp]

Will Lajavuori stage be strong enough for so many runs...?

No! Weird decision to run it as the Powerstage and what is more then two laps. There is normally no traffic at all and rather sure that the road will be destroyed.

[tommeke_B]

In 2014 they used Laajavuori as shakedown. At the end of shakedown it looked like this:

https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/10515295_913882548623632_1903702427545049498_o.jpg ?_nc_cat=108&_nc_ohc=aPU1PSQN_PMAX-i6JLS&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru2-1.fna&oh=a1e76f06f86664c99d591b1e06d8c7a6&oe=5EBDDDDF

If it's dry, I wouldn't expect any issues. If it's wet however, could be a different story.

Anyway, great itinerary!

[MTA]

If you read the description of the route, it says that Laajavuori should go twice on Sunday but in the time schedule it goes as the last stage on Saturday. Does anyone know which one is right?

https://www.nesterallyfinland.fi/en/route/stage-by-stage/

https://www.nesterallyfinland.fi/en/route/

[AnttiL]

It's driven once on Saturday, and repeated on Sunday, but the Sunday power stage version is two laps of the stage.

https://www.rally-maps.com/Rally-Finland-2020/Laajavuori-Long

[AnttiL]

Further thoughts on the route here https://itgetsfasternow.com/2020/02/20/rally-finland-2020-route-revealed/

[dodge33cymru]

Pity that Finland will elude me again, but that Friday leg looks very spectator friendly, nice to see

[bearclaw]

for me this is how an itinerary should be – a lot of proper stages (not like mexico), very spectator friendly on friday and also on saturday it’s easy possible to see more than two stages. I don’t like this boring 2 x 3stage format when the starting times are too tight to see more than two stages a day.

[Oliverk]

Any expert here that can see if the saturday traffic jam is also now potential thing? Last year we had a standstill in a way to Jyväskyla for 3 hours. In a main big road.

[AnttiL]

Any expert here that can see if the saturday traffic jam is also now potential thing? Last year we had a standstill in a way to Jyväskyla for 3 hours. In a main big road.

It's a good idea to avoid the Road 9 during Saturday. You can access Jyväskylä through the roads 23 and 604, for example. Might a bit longer, but could be a lot faster.

Another possible traffic jam is in the middle of Friday, when all spectators are moving from East to West of Jyväskylä. You might want to try the Kärkinen bridge near the Oittila stage or then use a route on the North side of Jyväskylä.

[Hartusvuori]

Any expert here that can see if the saturday traffic jam is also now potential thing? Last year we had a standstill in a way to Jyväskyla for 3 hours. In a main big road.

Last year there were no evening stage in Jyväskylä on Saturday, so that could change the situation a bit, but definitely that'll be heavy traffic. Most likely very and I mean heavy traffic jams expected also on Friday midday when spectators are leaving Ruuhimäki.

[tommeke_B]

+1 Spectators from Ruuhimäki 2 to the afternoon loop (Humalamäki etc.) should create the biggest traffic jam of the championship. :D
Saturday during the day traffic to Jyväskylä should be quite ok but in the 2nd loop it will be a mess with many spectators going to Laajavuori. Also the road from Jämsä to Kuhmoinen will be very busy, with many spectators combining Pihlajakoski and Arvaja.
On sunday between Oittila and Laajavuori there could be a lot of traffic too. There's 2 hours between the stages and a theoretical drive of 50 minutes, so a lot of people will try, nearly all through the same road.

[satnav]

Looking at this years route you will definitely need a plan b maybe even c if you plan on moving around , a good recce will be required, as Anttil states sometimes the longer route is the faster option.

[DocMS]

Looking at the passes for this event. Rally pass €85 and City pass €65?? Does both these passes have to be purchased or do the rally pass (€85) cover all?

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[masa90]

Looking at the passes for this event. Rally pass €85 and City pass €65?? Does both these passes have to be purchased or do the rally pass (€85) cover all?

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Rally pass includes all. City pass includes entry to all Jyväskylä stages and Service Park. The stages in Jkl are Harju and Laajavuori.

But, that price of rallypass just keeps creeping up every year. Yes Finland is an expensive country but still damn...

[DocMS]

Rally pass includes all. City pass includes entry to all Jyväskylä stages and Service Park. The stages in Jkl are Harju and Laajavuori.

But, that price of rallypass just keeps creeping up every year. Yes Finland is an expensive country but still damn...Perfect. Long as i buy rally pass and get all stage access and service im happy out

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[Hartusvuori]

But, that price of rallypass just keeps creeping up every year. Yes Finland is an expensive country but still damn...

Indeed, the price goes up every year, but even now it's still OK. With all the €5 parking tickets, it's well over 100 euros for the entry. But - if you compare, music festivals (2-3 days) are well over 150 euros nowadays, single artist shows close to 100 euros, theater and opera tickets 60-80 euros, even movies are 15 euros or more at most cinemas.

[Franky]

Indeed, the price goes up every year, but even now it's still OK. With all the €5 parking tickets, it's well over 100 euros for the entry. But - if you compare, music festivals (2-3 days) are well over 150 euros nowadays, single artist shows close to 100 euros, theater and opera tickets 60-80 euros, even movies are 15 euros or more at most cinemas.

They should create a parking pass.

[EstWRC]

the pass price is getting too high IMO...if it included parking too, ok, then it would be ok.

but to pay for also parking every night 10-15 euros, also day time parking....

[Franky]

the pass price is getting too high IMO...if it included parking too, ok, then it would be ok.

but to pay for also parking every night 10-15 euros, also day time parking....

They know how to make you feel poor, eh? :D

My personal favourite is the 5 euros for road side parking.

[Rallyper]

Nothing can be too expensive for Rally Finland. Remember that...

(well 1000 Euros for Rallypass, but we are not there yet) ;)

[Hartusvuori]

the pass price is getting too high IMO...if it included parking too, ok, then it would be ok.

but to pay for also parking every night 10-15 euros, also day time parking....

Personally I very well understand the parking fees and don't support any idea of parking pass. The parking fees goes to the people on whose land or private roads you are parking. Having hundreds of people coming, it takes some effort to clean up afterwards, etc. Maybe 5€ is a tad too much, but 2-3 euros definitely OK for parking on private land or road.

[pantealex]

https://www.autourheilu.fi/uutiset/kansallisen-saannon-mukaiset-autot-neste-rallissa-2020/

List of National cars which are allowed. It´s in Finnish so it says that Spanish "N5" cars are also allowed.
List is not final...

[pantealex]

https://www.nesterallyfinland.fi/site/assets/files/6213/20200403_rg1_hf_final.pdf

Rally Guide 1 (release date April 3rd)

11.3.6 Free-of-charge rally transport in Jyväskylä
A special anniversary gi for all Rally Pass* holders from the organiser AKK Sports Ltd and the host city Jyväskylä is free-of-charge transport on all the o cial rally bus routes on the city area. More informa on to follow.
*Includes all types of Passes, such as Rally Passes, Bikers’ Passes, Rookie Passes and City Passes. Children under 12 years old travel free with an adult Pass holder.

[DocMS]

WRC promoter's say they target Finland as the next round but being realistic this is still in serious doubt at the moment. As much as i want to be in Finland come August hopefully they make an early decision.

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[pantealex]

i want to be in Finland come August hopefully they make an early decision.



"Final" decision will be made in June.

[masa90]

"Final" decision will be made in June.

Lets hope for the best. There is so much information flying around the internet these days.

[Hartusvuori]

"Final" decision will be made in June.

Final decision could be made by Finnish goverment earlier than June. What Rally Finland organizers have said is that in June they'll decide whether to go on or not. They continue with preparing the event as per normal, but it's clear this situation is out of any event organizer's hands.

[DocMS]

Have i missed something regarding this event? My Accomadation has emailed today saying they are cancelling my booking due to lastest update???

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[Fiesta]

Today could come some announcement regarding the rally (Finnish goverments decision about big summer events) , but nothing official has been said and at least for now it's not cancelled.

[Rallyper]

Have i missed something regarding this event? My Accomadation has emailed today saying they are cancelling my booking due to lastest update???

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??????

What accomodation? Private? Or hotel in Jvskl?

[DocMS]

??????

What accomodation? Private? Or hotel in Jvskl?In the himos in Jamsa

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[pantealex]

https://www.nesterallyfinland.fi/en/info/uutiset/rally-finland-decisions-postponed/

Some information is expected after 7th May (AKK has it´s "goverment" meeting then)

[SubaruNorway]

In Norway there won't be any events over 500 people until September 1st

[Rallyper]

In Norway there won't be any events over 500 people until September 1st

But they´ll be allowed to go abroad, don´t they? Or else Norway beginning to be like North Korea... :)

Quoting some old minister of Sweden decades ago... ;)

[SubaruNorway]

But they´ll be allowed to go abroad, don´t they? Or else Norway beginning to be like North Korea... :)

Quoting some old minister of Sweden decades ago... ;)

Yeah but if the 14 day quarantine is still in place at that time i wouldn't bother going if it means I'm having to sit at home for the last two weeks of my vacation

[Rallyper]

Yeah but if the 14 day quarantine is still in place at that time i wouldn't bother going if it means I'm having to sit at home for the last two weeks of my vacation

Oh, I was thinking of drivers. Thought you would go anyway... :) :)

[Tauri_J]

Dont think its happening.

[Rallyper]

Yeah. Todays happening in Finland about heardimmunity make me think the same... :( :(

[linni]

In the himos in Jamsa

How did you book it? booking.com or similar?
I booked directly at Himoslomat website and I am good so far.

[linni]

https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/govt_extends_ban_on_festivals_mass_gatherings_unti l_at_least_august/11318497

Not everything lost yet.

[pantealex]

https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/govt_extends_ban_on_festivals_mass_gatherings_unti l_at_least_august/11318497

Not everything lost yet.

That´s old news, look at the date...

As said new orders will be given in beginning of May. Next monday we might know more.

[linni]

5 days old.
Anyway, nobody posted it here before.

[Rallyper]

Norway prolong border controls until 15 of August. What does it mean practically?

Seems not good for NRF...

Edit: Norway want to prolong controls. Asking EU for permission.

[masa90]

Situation in Finland atm is really good. So hard to say. I doubt they will run it, but let's hope for the best.

[DocMS]

Well thats Finland cancelled for me even if it goes ahead as Finnair have cancelled my flights due to new route changes from 1st July. Guted isn't the word.

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[Jarek Z]

After many days of inactivity Kajto is practicing in Poland driving his Subaru. He hopes to come back to WRC on Rally Finland, but will this event go on as planned?
https://pl.motorsport.com/wrc/news/z-malej-finlandii-na-rajd-finlandii/4793851/

[MartijnS]

Hyundai with Neuville, Tanak and Breen.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Breen: "I love Finland"

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/breen-to-compete-at-rally-finland-for-hyundai

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Choosing Breen an easy decision for Adamo...

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/adamo-breen-to-finland-an-easy-decision

[MartijnS]

When should there be a new update regarding running the event?

[tommeke_B]

I'm expecting an update this week, probably not the news we want to read...

[rallyfiend]

Choosing Breen an easy decision for Adamo...

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/adamo-breen-to-finland-an-easy-decision

Easy to make decisions for an event that won't happen.....

[pantealex]

When should there be a new update regarding running the event?

AKK leaders will have meeting tomorrow...
Finnish goverment still has rules only for end of July.

Today it was confirmed that it´s either
1) original rally date
2) no rally
No other options! (october is not possible.)

[T16]

Cancelled, unfortunately. (Dirtfish)

[br21]

Dirtfish reports Finland will be canceled (same as New Zealand)

[AMSS]

Officially cancelled now:
http://norf-suomeksi.mail-pv.fi/a/s/71598019-e20e2df921b6a0f8dd32c0ffdc50c65e/3893316

[cali]

I think WRC should now start from 2021. This year's championship is worthless anyway.
Not too many events left after this...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Only Germany looks a runner now. 4 events wont make a Ch'ship.

[AnttiL]

Read the statement in English here

https://www.nesterallyfinland.fi/en/info/uutiset/rally-finland-rescheduled/

Sad, but still the only possible decision.

[doubled1978]

Read the statement in English here

https://www.nesterallyfinland.fi/en/info/uutiset/rally-finland-rescheduled/

Sad, but still the only possible decision.

Big shame.....

[masa90]

This year just keeps getting worse. FFS.

[doubled1978]

Only Germany looks a runner now. 4 events wont make a Ch'ship.

I suspect they will do something similar to F1 and have multiple events at 1 location if they need. Two, two day events should be possible in a single location.
Germany and Wales are a long way off yet. I don’t know what the deadline to decide for Wales is, maybe end of September? Also it might be possible for Wales move back a bit date wise if the situation looks better for late November or something similar.
I know NZ and Japan are long haul, but if the local situations regarding Covid restrictions allow the events to run, then why would they be off the table?

[EstWRC]

cancel the whole year then

unbelivable...

[AndyRAC]

F1 can run without fans as they have the TV money - WRC doesn't have that; so spectator ticketing is most events biggest revenue raiser. What events can manage without fans and still run? I doubt there are many.

[pantealex]

Only Germany looks a runner now. 4 events wont make a Ch'ship.

Hope´s for Germany are not that high, local authorities on rally area are strongly against it.
We will see.

[Tarmop]

Everybody should just face it and admit, that the season is over and when the new one will start, is also a question. The time they plan to resume the season, will be the second wave (or hopefully just fear of it).

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Wait and see if the ERC Rally di Roma happens. If it can then others can too.

WRC needs to get back into action asap or its profile will be gone and sponsors who have even tighter budgets next season will have moved on.

[AndyRAC]

WRC needs to get back into action asap or its profile will be gone and sponsors who have even tighter budgets next season will have moved on.

I have to say, the WRC hasn't handled the lockdown as well as other series. I did see a comment about 'hibernation'......
Of all the major global series, the WRC was the only one without an e-Sport WRC event/series featuring the top drivers. There may have been a reasonable reason why it didn't happen. Whether you like it or not, it's a way of giving sponsors/manufacturers some exposure in this time of no 'real life' motorsport.

[Rallyper]

The Solbergs fixed it instead. Worth admiration.

[GigiGalliNo1]

I have to say, the WRC hasn't handled the lockdown as well as other series. I did see a comment about 'hibernation'......
Of all the major global series, the WRC was the only one without an e-Sport WRC event/series featuring the top drivers. There may have been a reasonable reason why it didn't happen. Whether you like it or not, it's a way of giving sponsors/manufacturers some exposure in this time of no 'real life' motorsport.

Some of the people in the WRC, media included think gaming is for kids. So they've passed on that one, yet are so interested in social media and still get it wrong.

[AnttiL]

Some of the people in the WRC, media included think gaming is for kids. So they've passed on that one, yet are so interested in social media and still get it wrong.

Especially Colin Clark. Another issue has been that the official WRC game isn't near as good as Dirt Rally, which everyone is playing, but I assume that will be fixed soon with Codemasters making the new official game.

[[RMC]Pip]

Especially Colin Clark. Another issue has been that the official WRC game isn't near as good as Dirt Rally, which everyone is playing, but I assume that will be fixed soon with Codemasters making the new official game.
"The first WRC game from Codemasters will arrive in its financial year ending March 2024." by GamesIndustry.biz
2023 holiday season at the earliest.

[AnttiL]

Pip;1246903']"The first WRC game from Codemasters will arrive in its financial year ending March 2024." by GamesIndustry.biz
2023 holiday season at the earliest.

Well not much help then :D

[Fast Eddie WRC]

From what I heard from Tanak the top WRC drivers dont think doing e-sport sim rally is a worthwhile tool anyway

[pantealex]

From what I heard from Tanak the top WRC drivers dont think doing e-sport sim rally is a worthwhile tool anyway

Yep!

Many rally drivers like Kalle R. or Petter S. are playing track games. Kalle has said that rally games doesn´t give anything useful.

[AnttiL]

Not maybe a worthwhile tool for actual rallying, but entertainment for the time being. Imagine having a sim race with all the top drivers, I would for sure watch it. And maybe if everyone had a face camera at home so we could see their reactions and get interviews?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Have the very top F1 guys like Hamilton, Leclerc & Verstappen been sim racing for their fans during lockdown ?

[EstWRC]

Yea. Leclerc basically every week and sometimes even more often. Lando Norris too, Sainz. Haven’t seen Hamilton.

[MartijnS]

Verstappen too a lot yes.

[Chopper]

The BRC has created four 30 min programmes of their competitors taking part in a eBRC. They also have a British title up for grabs and a test in a real Fiesta R2T for the winner from the public rounds. One of the programmes can be found here - https://youtu.be/ktH0rzWxaeQ

[Rally Hokkaido]

APRC has already run two virtual rounds. https://fiaaprc.com/2020/06/online-rally-indonesia-bypasses-covid-19-red-tape/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

It seems that Leclerc is the only top driver taking part in the official F1 e-sports series...

https://f1esports.com/news/

[pantealex]

It seems that Leclerc is the only top driver taking part in the official F1 e-sports series...

https://f1esports.com/news/

This Sunday’s Virtual Azerbaijan Grand Prix (7 June) will see eight current F1 drivers take to the grid

That´s 8 more than WRC drivers have driven e-Rally

[Fast Eddie WRC]

This Sunday’s Virtual Azerbaijan Grand Prix (7 June) will see eight current F1 drivers take to the grid

That´s 8 more than WRC drivers have driven e-Rally

Only one is a top driver (Leclerc). Ask yourself why the others havent entered and the answer will apply to the WRC1 driver's.

[Franky]

Only one is a top driver (Leclerc). Ask yourself why the others havent entered and the answer will apply to the WRC1 driver's.

Are you really saying that Bottas is a second level driver? And in all honesty, you can't compare majority of the F1 grid to WRC2. Both F1 and WRC are at the top of their racing categories.

[pantealex]

Only one is a top driver (Leclerc). Ask yourself why the others havent entered and the answer will apply to the WRC1 driver's.

RedBull driver Albon is not top driver ?
if you don´t count RedBull as top team then you can´t count MSport either... (RedBull did win several races last year, but MSport...)

McLaren drivers are taking points from every race but seems to be nothing...

With your rules How many Top Drivers we have in WRC ? 3? 4?

[SubaruNorway]

Only one is a top driver (Leclerc). Ask yourself why the others havent entered and the answer will apply to the WRC1 driver's.
Leclerc
Norris
Sainz
Bottas
Albon
Russel
Perez
Hulkenberg
Latifi
Ocon
Solberg

rFactor Legends
Alonso
Montoya
Vettel
Button
Solberg
And many more

At the most with all the live streams it was something like 3-400.000 viewers on the Virtual F1 races in total.
What made the WRC8 thing not work is that it was pre recorded runs and made to be live, It's not a very good game either.
Shame so many voted for Kalle do his streams in Finish because it's a cool way to get to know people.
I almost feel more into F1 than WRC now because It's been so quite from WRC