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Today, 12:43

WRCStan replied to a thread [WRC] Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo 2026 in WRC World Rally Championship

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Today, 09:12

WRCStan replied to a thread WRC Croatia 2026 in WRC World Rally Championship

I looked at Zagreb but once I chose an indirect flight from an unreliable German airline that has cancelled flights on me in the past, I was given 11...

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Yesterday, 12:02

WRCStan replied to a thread WRC mainclass from 2027 in WRC World Rally Championship

Decoding the WRC27 with Lionel Hansen (of Prospeed Rally One) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-HMEQAfX04 Much to hear from the horse's mouth.

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16th January 2026, 22:33

WRCStan replied to a thread WRC Croatia 2026 in WRC World Rally Championship

Not exactly the easiest place to get to. Flying to Rijeka or Pula, even from London, looking at 40 hours trip each way with 2 stops. Quicker to...

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15th January 2026, 17:11

WRCStan replied to a thread Hyundai WRT in WRC World Rally Championship

Brand awareness. If it makes people think, talk and ask questions what it is, it's done its job. It's a real visual win IMO.

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12th January 2026, 17:53

WRCStan replied to a thread Crystal ball predictions 2026 in WRC World Rally Championship

1. Champions - Ogier, Landais and Toyota 2. Extreme heat in Greece cancels stages 3. Ogier retires after the season 4. Paddon has more...

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12th January 2026, 17:09

WRCStan started a thread Crystal ball predictions 2026 in WRC World Rally Championship

Looks like EstWRC is taking a year out to spend more time with family so if nobody minds I will start this thread. 5 predictions per person...

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11th January 2026, 15:34

WRCStan replied to a thread 2026 WRC News & Rumours in WRC World Rally Championship

Ogier having Red Bull doesn't have to stop M-Sport having Red Bull IMO.

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11th January 2026, 12:20

WRCStan replied to a thread Kalle Rovanpera - rallying's youngest champion in WRC World Rally Championship

They're not use to working in 3D space either. But for the ups and downs of the circuit they're in 'flatland'. Speak for yourself. ;)

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11th January 2026, 10:16

WRCStan replied to a thread Kalle Rovanpera - rallying's youngest champion in WRC World Rally Championship

OK maybe hypothetically, but not really a useful comparison when in reality a 53 year old ex-F1 driver actually just won the BRC championship title,...

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9th January 2026, 21:53

WRCStan replied to a thread WRC mainclass from 2027 in WRC World Rally Championship

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7th January 2026, 17:48

WRCStan replied to a thread TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRT in WRC World Rally Championship

Interesting one, this. Potentially it's shifting all the ICE road-registered builds to the GR marque, with GR having their own manufacturing...

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6th January 2026, 19:29

WRCStan replied to a thread WRC mainclass from 2027 in WRC World Rally Championship

WRC would die. Then there will be 2000 otherwise useless existing Rally2s hitting the non-ASN championships making them more appealing than the...

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5th January 2026, 20:57

WRCStan replied to a thread 2026 WRC News & Rumours in WRC World Rally Championship

I guess there's no new promoter then.

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5th January 2026, 20:10

WRCStan replied to a thread [WRC] Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo 2026 in WRC World Rally Championship

It means Lancia are serious about tying their brand to the sport, rather than it all being out of convenience and coincidence.

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4th January 2026, 15:37

WRCStan replied to a thread Rally Pictures Thread. in WRC World Rally Championship

The 25 best sports photos of 2025 - and the stories behind them https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/cly5xnln575o

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31st December 2025, 12:01

WRCStan replied to a thread WRC mainclass from 2027 in WRC World Rally Championship

I expect January 9th will pass without even a comment on what actually was announced. As usual it's the false hope that is the story.

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30th December 2025, 17:54

WRCStan replied to a thread Drivers and codrivers who are more widely known for something other than motorsport in WRC World Rally Championship

IIRC, @KiwiWRCfan once said they were housemates. Not been able to verify that myself. Edit: verified -...

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30th December 2025, 17:52

WRCStan replied to a thread Drivers and codrivers who are more widely known for something other than motorsport in WRC World Rally Championship

Ah! Thanks. Does he make the list lol. I'll say yes if he's on eWRC. :)

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30th December 2025, 13:41

WRCStan replied to a thread Drivers and codrivers who are more widely known for something other than motorsport in WRC World Rally Championship

Yeah definitely into sports and supercars. Ferraris - had a green La Ferrari, a purple F355 etc... and this logo for an album cover Turns up...

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30th December 2025, 10:10

WRCStan replied to a thread WRC Rally Islas Canarias 2026 in WRC World Rally Championship

There was a rumour last year of using Tenerife too, can that be ruled out? Also, tickets?

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30th December 2025, 10:03

WRCStan replied to a thread Drivers and codrivers who are more widely known for something other than motorsport in WRC World Rally Championship

Jay Kay, singer from Jamiroquai. Virtual Insanity, Cosmic Girl etc. Massive petrolhead owns hundreds of cars. Here's footage of him doing a Majorca...

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29th December 2025, 21:10

WRCStan replied to a thread WRC mainclass from 2027 in WRC World Rally Championship

Peter Thul (WRC Promoter) says WRC27 will go to ERC and national championships as soon as 2028/29 and FIA are actively discussing timelines...

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29th December 2025, 20:44

WRCStan replied to a thread WRC mainclass from 2027 in WRC World Rally Championship

Fascinating analysis of the rollcage/safety cell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ9acQWjjL4

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28th December 2025, 22:45

WRCStan replied to a thread WRC mainclass from 2027 in WRC World Rally Championship

'To gather together; at an agreed place or behind a cause' ? Using your words I was only laughing at how we went off topic again so quickly.

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28th December 2025, 15:34

WRCStan replied to a thread WRC mainclass from 2027 in WRC World Rally Championship

That wouldn't surprise me to see it in a 'rally racing' series, but won't ever be in WRC or European rallying. Can't imagine it on a tarmac stage and...

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28th December 2025, 12:11

WRCStan replied to a thread WRC mainclass from 2027 in WRC World Rally Championship

Well, our discussion on the subject "working hours - do we like them or not" leads nowhere, so let´s go back to the topic WRC 2027, and sum up some...

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27th December 2025, 16:05

WRCStan replied to a thread WRC mainclass from 2027 in WRC World Rally Championship

Rallies today are still long for the drivers. Recce starts Tuesday AM, the mandatory dinner on Sunday PM, including travel makes a 7/8 day working...

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27th December 2025, 11:53

WRCStan replied to a thread WRC mainclass from 2027 in WRC World Rally Championship

Or to sum up my own position, don't see the relevance link between the championship and the consumer car industry any more, or going forward. Going...

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27th December 2025, 11:15

WRCStan replied to a thread More Than Machine Series in WRC World Rally Championship

Look at you all pretending you've never seen Catie's Amazing Machines.

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