Read Citroen WRT topic. There you can find all information about it. It says that the car can go through homologation even if thry are not around.Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfiend
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Read Citroen WRT topic. There you can find all information about it. It says that the car can go through homologation even if thry are not around.Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfiend
Do I get this right, this is like the "satellite team" rule? For example Hyundai can enter a second one car team (instead of two cars) to collect manu points for itself and most importantly to take points off Toyota?Quote:
"To offer WRC teams more opportunities in the context of their participation, manufacturers are now able to enter an additional one-car team with a separate competitor identity and will not be permitted to score points for the main WRC factory team."
Then we could assume that the number of cars will not be increased. Like in 2016 when third car was "separate team" If I understand correctly.
Back then only two cars could be nominated per team per rally. Now it’s three
event promo at Autosport cancelled:
https://rallysportmag.com/wrc-promot...-presentation/
Right decision. No point to do half ass event.
Just do it at Monte...
Absolute shambles, FIA and wrc promoters should be ashamed....Quote:
Originally Posted by T16
This sounds like Hyundai and Toyota have gone to the FIA/Promoter with a proposal to run some extra cars to help with the numbers, but have asked that they are able to benefit by doing so...Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
Why?! This type of presentation the last couple of years has been appaling. Absolutely no media coverage and cringy livery, drivers and team presentation all around. Much better to do a 20 minute special on WRC + and distribute the well produced content via partners.Quote:
Originally Posted by go mads
A lot of complaining for the sake of complaining about the promoter and FIA here these days.
Why? I'll tell you why, regardless of what is the best way to do a launch (that's a separate discussion) the wrc announced when and where the launch was going to be, it then filmed team principals and drivers telling us to buy tickets, then seemingly because the series cant control the few manufacturers it has left (toyota to tokyo) it decides to cancel an event that many have made travel arrangements etc for just weeks before. Surely before the event was announced it would have been wise to make sure all teams would take part?Quote:
Originally Posted by Francis44
This is a world series and needs to be run like one....
It is also uncertain whether Latvala will continue to cooperate with its co-driver Miikka Anttila. It is not about the duo's cooperation still not working. For the upcoming season, there are just too many question marks in the air.
- Now we are talking about just a few competitions and you will not get paid. We try to find work for both of us in that environment so we can make a living. Competitions go more like this, Latvala describes.
https://yle.fi/urheilu/3-11102822
Ogier interview
https://www.redbullcontentpool.com/i...inkId=78215359
Shame, but it was good for me while it lasted! It was an unexpected pleasure to have the WRC launch in my home city. I'm not sure about the value of it overall, I don't think the most was made of it. I have to agree with go mads that it's not so much not doing it that is the problem, but launching it and then backing out is poor form. I imagine Toyota had originally committed to it, but with the cancellation of Rally Australia and what was supposed to be the launch of the GR-4, I imagine that was then rescheduled to the show in Tokyo. It then made sense for the WRC team to follow...Quote:
Originally Posted by T16
Anyway, I'll have fond memories of the launches there during that golden age for the WRC. Plus, I have a great souvenir on my shelf!
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pt...11460675638727
And the back is signed by Tommi Mäkinen, Malcolm Wilson and Mr Budar! I don't think Andrea Adamo was there, or if he was, he was too new in his role for me to recognise. Not a bad collection for a day's work!
At least I'm glad that I don't have to pay to go to the Autosport Show anymore!
The calendar is almost at the bottom of the page; Chile still in:Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
FIA World Rally Championship
23-26 January Monaco Rallye Monte Carlo
13-16 February Sweden Rally Sweden Jun.
12-15 March Mexico Rally of Mexico
16-19 April Chile Rally of Chile* Jun.
30 April – 3 May Argentina Rally of Argentina*
21-24 May Portugal Vodafone Rally de Portugal
04-07 June Italy Rally of Italy Jun.
16-19 July Kenya Safari Rally Kenya
06-09 August Finland Neste Rally Finland*Jun.
03-06 September New Zealand Rally New Zealand*
24-27 September Turkey Rally of Turkey*
15-18 October Germany Rally of Germany* Jun.
29 October – 01 November Great Britain Rally of Great Britain*
19-22 November Japan Rally Japan*
Jun.: Event counting towards the FIA Junior WRC
* Subject to ASN confirmation.
The story also says that Jouhki will no longer directly finance Latvala's WRC program. JML repeats what he has said already in few previous interviews, that as of now he has secured the funding for two outings in the Yaris, though he's yet to get confirmation from TGR, what the exact price tag will be.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Heard this week that Chile being out in 2020 is confirmed...Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally Power
Kris Meeke considering retirement following his exit from Toyota.
Kris appears unwilling to find sponsorship for a paid drive, but has been linked with a testing role within Toyota. Also seems unwilling to commit unless this features some appearances in the wrc. Source motorsport.com
I wonder if the Chileans have just decided on their own to cancel it: hence why FIA and WRC have not acknowledged the story from Chile. They haven't agreed to it. Sounds legal...Quote:
Originally Posted by Franky
It smells of money issues, because it seems like Formula E will still go ahead, and that's in the middle of Santiago!
This is very sad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Norm75
Well, one can say that running a WRC is expensive and costs should be reduced, for sure. Then on the other hand a lot of money in the world is spend for other sports and automotive purposes, we just would need to reach skilful persons to steer these investments to WRC instead of other targets, simple as that ;)
Nascar series there used to be some rich old ladies as car / number owners and quite often they were happy just to give their support and join to post race celebrations, nothing more. No connection to any company or brand.
Sébastien Ogier
Time to celebrate the champion!!
#FIAPrizeGiving
@OttTanak
Nice evening with the Motorsport family
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELICU4QX...jpg&name=large
I think you hit the nails head with this one!Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfiend
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Formula E is privately funded. Each round is.
Rally Chile is backed by the government. Those funds have now been released and used to recover the country.
Nothing fishy going on.
Still not seen any official confirmation of this from the wrc or autosport, and autosport are still selling tickets whilst this is advertised as a show highlight on there website.Quote:
Originally Posted by T16
Maybe Hyundai and m-sport still using the event?
This would be good:
https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/1...eam-for-exiles
I wonder what's going on then? Strange that there are rumours about it. I would think it would be very dishonest of Autosport to keep plugging it, only to know it will not happen, but we'll see.Quote:
Originally Posted by go mads
Already reported 2 weeks ago, Adamo wouldn't answer if it had anything to do with an Asian tyre manufacturer coming inQuote:
Originally Posted by T16
https://parcferme.no/rally/dette-er-...ole-christian/
Meeke confirms on his Instagram that he won't be in WRC in 2020
Big loss for the series, sport is sadly running out of charactersQuote:
Originally Posted by BigWorm
he mentions other passions... cycling? maybe rallycross or Extreme E, he could try Dakar with Toyota.
Too late for Dakar...
Shame, we all know Meekes failings but he is a genuine character, and also one of the very fastest drivers out there...
I’ll miss the jeopardy of waiting to see if he can complete a stage/rally without a mistake!
Quote:
Originally Posted by BigWorm
Real Shame, a wasted talent and bloody fast pilot!
Who would, say three years ago, have thought that Loeb and Sordo outlast Latvala and Meeke in the WRC?
So MSport with Suninen and Lappi with Greensmith or Tidemand in the 3rd car sometimes?
As much as I like Tidemand, it would be a miracle if he's able to find financial backing for future WRC outings after what we saw in 2019.Quote:
Originally Posted by seb_sh
I'm sure that Gus will do couple of rallies with WRC..