Because he is Tänak.
Just avoid those 2 members like I do
But yeah, unbelievable that they are smarter than actually people in the series
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Because he is Tänak.
Just avoid those 2 members like I do
But yeah, unbelievable that they are smarter than actually people in the series
Guys, calm down, I have nothing against Ott, but after 35 years of career, I know how it feels to be away from home and I respect that. It's certainly one thing to make your hobby a profession and another to have to work to live.
Exactly... plus Kalle went part-time too and he was much younger and had no family.Quote:
Originally Posted by flat_right
It's a perfectly understandable decision and remember that teams are smaller, have fewer test drivers and more PR work than years ago. Plus Tanak is a sporting superstar in Estonia, unlike say Evans who is almost unknown in the UK.
I understand his decision. His kids are small and need him at home. Also his wife did get sick and already almost left before. He have a title in the pocket. What he possibly could achieve more if his seasons don't go to the plan? Maybe he will go same route as Ogier and will be back, but only part time, so he will be more with family.
That situation is just saying that this format of events is too tight for everyone. Kalle, Lappi, Ogier, Tanak all saying the same thing. You don't have much time for your own. And FIA want to increase number of events... For who? Eventually everyone will start doing half seasons if this thing will not change.
I mean what could be done? Maybe decrease number of stages, days, kilometres? I thnk that marathon era is long gone. Also if the route would be somehow smaller I think there would be more tight battles also, as everyone would be more focused...
Promo appearances like Goodwood FOSQuote:
Originally Posted by spyros
Trips to the simulators/workshop
Business and negotiations in Korea maybe
Appearances at sponsors
...etc...
I know that lot of rally competitors is complaining that they are too long out of the family. But if you look at the other top motorsport actions like Formula 1 or Moto GP, do you think it is better for them? And also if you are tennis player on higher level, do you think it is different?Quote:
Originally Posted by deephouse
My dad was a seagoing marine engineer and was away a lot more than that.Quote:
Originally Posted by trykmann
Of course it is. Tell me some sports which does have 20+ "matches" for a single event. With season spread across all year and with travelling the whole world. Only one I can think about is rallyraid, but even that sport doesn't have that much events on calendar. I don't say they should reduce calendar, but whole concept is completely wrong for this era. Crews usually come on event at the start of the week, prepare and then intensive race for 3/4 straight days for whole day... The world novadays is different and people, especially new generation does value free time more and believe me... If you have a little extra free time, you can actual do better at what you do.Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
The other thing to consider is Tanak's lack of Championships since leaving Toyota. Six years of struggle and disappointment and inability to show his best with the cars he's driven must've had an effect...
There are actually less rallies compared to not that long ago (used to be 16) and recce and testing is far less than it used to be. While salaries are WAY higher at the top compared to the past.Quote:
Originally Posted by deephouse
I think the current older drivers just like to complain a lot. If they don't like it, there are always plenty more coming behind them.
The WRC schedule really is not heavy. It's much lighter than many other motorsports, and indeed other professional sports.