Hyundai behaving like spoilt children once again (see WTCR Nurburgring 2020...) and getting away with it... Disappointing...
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Hyundai behaving like spoilt children once again (see WTCR Nurburgring 2020...) and getting away with it... Disappointing...
It doesn’t sound like that but Rich literally confirms itQuote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
“I totally understand that perspective, but at the same time if we actively push back on everything and force a manufacturer to leave [WRC] because they don’t feel like they’ve got a chance, then what’s better?
Not if the Regs didnt change, they'd just need to get it homologated under the existing Regs.Quote:
Originally Posted by WRCStan
Mind games keep going..
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/abite...y1-alternativeQuote:
ABITEBOUL: We won't spend ONE euro testing a Rally1 alternative
And if it happens, 2022 repeats and they start the season with a flinstones car once again :D
I suspect that if FIA continues down this route, then Hyundai won't need to develop a new car, because they won't be in the WRC>Quote:
Originally Posted by TypeR
It really is a stupid strategy of the FIA to spend more money on these cars when it's clear it won't result in any more manufacturers, and will likely mean less cars because they'll have wasted money redeveloping current cars.
Plus the possible WDC Neuville will retire.Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfiend
But if they do stay, I'll be pretty used to it as I've been driving it in DR 2.0 ! ;)
https://i.imgur.com/JlWpNtM.jpg
All 3 manufacturers are pushing for things to remain until the end of the 26. Not even the goons running the WRC will be stupid enough to push them out by forcing new regs for 25
Yes makes sense. Just the regs are changing but technically no new cars confused me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
At the same time, I find Cyril's attitude pretty childish ... In no sport are the players making the rules.
I understand that Huyndai may retire if changes are called for. However if this is really in the balance, then it is only a matter of time before they call it a day. Given all the critics, I would very much doubt they would stick around when the new regs kick in ...
Long story short, if I would be the FIA i would not listen to such bully arguments and stick to what I believe is best for the sport (whatever it is). My five cents : As someone suggested, keep Rally1 cars as is until the end of the homogation cycle, with no hybrids and benefit from the weight saving by replacing all the expensive carbon aero kits. This may cut costs enough to bring in private cars. Don' touch Rally2 which is very healthy as is. And "force" manus to enter 4 cars each, including one for young guns.