Definitely, it's the mood against rally in the whole society. Mass-media still continue to attack organizers, competitors etc. like they were some kind of murders. Many lost sponsors because they don't want to be connected with something having so negative image. Making a rally route is even more difficult than before. Some crews decided to go abroad rather than to start at home. Retirement of some is just a coincidence but also counts (such as Roman Kresta who plans only selected favorite events without any championship targets).
