WRC mainclass from 2027

If the cars will be similar in performance, those who recently and those who drive Rally2 cars now or for several seasons already could have advantage over those who will drive WRC27 cars. I mean Toyota drivers will be sure in WRC27 cars, all those who are already there and maybe Tanak alongside. I simply don't see RMC and Prospeed picking up some current Hyundai drivers, since they couldn't afford them (except if Hyundai will leave) - that is a possible too if their Rally2 car will not be sorted out or show some good performance (I honestly think that this Rally2 campaign is just a patch on a wound before they will drop the gloves). Maybe someone from M-Sport, McErlean? But simply there is a lot of way better options and cheaper than Hyundai guys (and of course all those who don't have a budget or desire to pay for driving) - Suninen, Mikkelsen...

I am seriously curious who will drive for the new tuners and how (meaning payed by the team or pay the team).

Since they will have so much catching up todo, it will take a full season most likely to even be reliable

Rumour from tuttorallyofficial

WRC – Subaru thinking about returning to the BRZ WRC27

The starting base for this comeback already exists and is concrete: the Subaru Boxer Rally Spec. Z, competition version of the BRZ developed directly by the Sports Vehicle Planning Office of the Japanese brand. The world of rally prepares to welcome back one of its historical protagonists. Subaru will reportedly be planning a return to the World Rally Championship (WRC), with an official announcement due shortly after Rally Japan....

https://www.tuttorally.news/wrc-suba...-la-brz-wrc27/

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I am seriously curious who will drive for the new tuners and how (meaning payed by the team or pay the team).

Since they will have so much catching up todo, it will take a full season most likely to even be reliable

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Robert Kolcak once he wins the lawsuit against the FIA....?

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Originally Posted by deephouse

If the cars will be similar in performance, those who recently and those who drive Rally2 cars now or for several seasons already could have advantage over those who will drive WRC27 cars. I mean Toyota drivers will be sure in WRC27 cars, all those who are already there and maybe Tanak alongside. I simply don't see RMC and Prospeed picking up some current Hyundai drivers, since they couldn't afford them (except if Hyundai will leave) - that is a possible too if their Rally2 car will not be sorted out or show some good performance (I honestly think that this Rally2 campaign is just a patch on a wound before they will drop the gloves). Maybe someone from M-Sport, McErlean? But simply there is a lot of way better options and cheaper than Hyundai guys (and of course all those who don't have a budget or desire to pay for driving) - Suninen, Mikkelsen...

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Hayden Paddon and Gregoire Munster will be driving 2026 Ypres Rally in Hyundai i20 Rally2 machines. Maybe they could be the entries for 'Hyundai' in WRC 2027 as I cant see them paying for Neuville and Fourmaux to drive that old car.

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Rumour from tuttorallyofficial

WRC – Subaru thinking about returning to the BRZ WRC27

The starting base for this comeback already exists and is concrete: the Subaru Boxer Rally Spec. Z, competition version of the BRZ developed directly by the Sports Vehicle Planning Office of the Japanese brand. The world of rally prepares to welcome back one of its historical protagonists. Subaru will reportedly be planning a return to the World Rally Championship (WRC), with an official announcement due shortly after Rally Japan....

https://www.tuttorally.news/wrc-suba...-la-brz-wrc27/

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I was digging on ChatGPT last time when rumours/news came that in Rally Japan new constructor will annoumce their interest. I don't have any pro plan there, I was just asking that service if it could tell me who it will be. And after some serious questions it give me Subaru. I didn't take it seriously since ChatGPT free plan like to give you utterly stupid and completely wrong answers lately.

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Hayden Paddon and Gregoire Munster will be driving 2026 Ypres Rally in Hyundai i20 Rally2 machines. Maybe they could be the entries for 'Hyundai' in WRC 2027 as I cant see them paying for Neuville and Fourmaux to drive that old car.

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If Hyundai will aim at titles even in Rally2 car, they would want to have Neuville and Fourmaux there, of course Paddon too, but Munster, gosh, he is unreliable, slow and untalented. There is like 30 drivers from their last list that could do way better even if they would drive on half power. Sorry but it's true.

For driver's point of view. If there will not be any other option (as it's strong possibility). Toyota have already too crowded park, RMC and Prospeed doesn't offer what those two drivers want - straight attack on titles and not starting from scratch, M-Sport will have the same situation, except with even less money and even weaker and older car, all others which may potentialy sign up will be too late to join the party.

Neuville maybe retirement? Honestly as a world champion I would not drive for Hyundai in a Rally2 car. It is embarrassing.

And for Munster, not to be mean, but they are getting the driver they deserve

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Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC

Hayden Paddon and Gregoire Munster will be driving 2026 Ypres Rally in Hyundai i20 Rally2 machines. Maybe they could be the entries for 'Hyundai' in WRC 2027 as I cant see them paying for Neuville and Fourmaux to drive that old car.

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Grégoire is just driving the cars of his dad bernard. And paddon is probably partially paid by the organisation to attract visitors.

Neither will have anything to do with whatever Hyundai is planning in the wrc.

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Rumour from tuttorallyofficial

WRC – Subaru thinking about returning to the BRZ WRC27

The starting base for this comeback already exists and is concrete: the Subaru Boxer Rally Spec. Z, competition version of the BRZ developed directly by the Sports Vehicle Planning Office of the Japanese brand. The world of rally prepares to welcome back one of its historical protagonists. Subaru will reportedly be planning a return to the World Rally Championship (WRC), with an official announcement due shortly after Rally Japan....

https://www.tuttorally.news/wrc-suba...-la-brz-wrc27/

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Do you know what? I'll buy this.

But it'll be as far as a Subaru shape and branding on a Gazoo car. Is it even this if not a Celica?

For those that think watching Rally2 Cars will be boring...

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