No one knows yet. It seems something will change next year with so many new countries knocking at FIA's door.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duvel
Just some rumors about Italy and France being in danger if they do not go back in the mainland.
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No one knows yet. It seems something will change next year with so many new countries knocking at FIA's door.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duvel
Just some rumors about Italy and France being in danger if they do not go back in the mainland.
Ogier's son is born. Congratulation to him and mrs Keiser.
The legend tells that he has come out with his nose end first.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_W...y_ChampionshipQuote:
Originally Posted by AL14
I guess according to references (which are David Evans articles) only Sweden, Mexico, Germany, GB and Australia have their spots for sure. I suppose Monte Carlo had to be there as well.
BREAKING: Pending @fia homologation, @SebOgier likes 2 use this new feature on his #PoloRWRC.Quote:
Originally Posted by AL14
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Very good fun! Tells me that even Seb O reads this forum.Quote:
Originally Posted by AL14
France/Corsica could probably be dropped, as Monte Carlo is basically the French's round anyway. Can't see Italy holding onto their round if it remains in Sardinia either, and maybe Poland might go to?
That would open up a few spaces for new rallies. I'd certainly love Greece, Sanremo and NZ to return, plus a possible event in Japan again, but no way that'll happen :(.
I guess an event in the middle east is on the cards, with Abu Dhabi most likely? And probably another round that has the best financial backing....
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I don't know if this was a big part of it but it felt like Poland rejoined the calendar on the back of Robert Kubica's new found popularity as a rally driver so I'd be interested to see if this year's event is anything like Rallye de France Alsace was the first year after Loeb's retirement - I'm assuming Kubica isn't making any WRC appearances this year, not even for Rajd Polski?
No.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
Let's hope Poland and Corsica dropped.Quote:
Originally Posted by er88
NZ and Abu Dhabi in!!!
Why? It's a large country with a strong motorsport tradition, large fan base, growing economy and growing car market. Also growing importance in European politics.Quote:
Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1
Is that a joke?Quote:
Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1
Given that the 14th event this year was hugely reluctant, there's nothing to say that there will be 14 in 2017. Especially with the development and cost of the new cars.
Wouldn't surprise me to see 13 next year.
I reckon Italy, Poland, Corsica and maybe Spain would be on the chopping block.
Is there a place for NZ and Australia in the same calendar?
He would be very disappointed if he does.Quote:
Originally Posted by EightGear
So was it not him quoted having his son coming nose end first? MAybe Lundefaret said it once again? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
he will not be surprised.Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
Man, I just said he would be disappointed, these are Your's assumptions and tbh I don't care.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
"What I'm going to say is not politically correct, but this is rallying. This is not a circuit. You must be prepared, as a driver, for unexpected things."Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Is this genius the same who talked nonsense on Bertelli's issue last year?
NZ will only come through in 2018, if you don't belive me, hear the podcast from Sardegna. Abu Dhabi, I hope your'e wrong and what's wrong with Corsica?? with a bit of practice they can make it good again.Quote:
Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1
Portugal will be in too.
Corsica was a bit failiure last year with extreme floods, very small number of spectators (expensive for them as well), quite ok number of entrants but very expensive to take part for bigger teams. I remember that one team compared that total costs were very similar to Mexico (including long trip)! I think they have the biggest risk to loose their round. Poland is good location, big market and it is between north, east south and west, so quite easy to reach for everyone. And prices are also very good:)
Don't understand some people have a go on Sardegna,Poland, Corsica or Catalunya. It's the same every year and those are some of good if not best rallies in calendar. What's wrong with Sardegna? All teams go there many times a year for testing, same as Catalunya, rallies are great, easy access to interesting spots, no extra cost for rally passes. Guess those complaining never been to those rallies.
When people talk about dropping Sardinia or Corsica it's not that they personally dislike the rally. The promoter prefers rallies on the mainland because of easier access and costs. The number of spectators on the island rallies is comparatively low to mainland rallies.Quote:
Originally Posted by wrc1600
In the end they have to strike a balance between the traditional rallies and new rallies with financial interests. The world and context changes so the sport has to adapt, the only question is how well it does that so we have good rallies in the future.
I got that but forum members are not promoters to complain especially most of them don't go there so rallies could be hold on the Moon or sun from this point of view. Sardinia is always very popular and crowded, cost wise cheaper than Wales or Sweden, logistic is far easier than Monte Carlo.Quote:
Originally Posted by seb_sh
Clearly the UK is an Island too, when it comes to spectators on Wales Rally GB. In Sardinia there's a relatively large crowd, but still small enough to keep it more or less under control, both on and outside the stages. I wonder if they could organize a WRC event on mainland Italy without big issues regarding safety or traffic...Quote:
Originally Posted by seb_sh
http://www.autosport.com/news/report...der-rule-talks on June 24th in the next WSMC meeting in Turin. BTW they will also (probably) talk about the calendar for next year, so you can all calm yourself's down for now...
I would have thought the biggest issue for Rally d'Italia moving to the mainland is whether the money is actually there for an event to be run as WRC.Quote:
Originally Posted by tommeke_B
It's a pretty damning statement if a proposed mainland WRC Italian round can't get a sponsor. Personally, Sanremo should always be the Italian WRC round - but they can't even get in the ERC.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack4688`
It's funny, I've been to Rally Poland once in 2015, and going again in a few weeks and don't want it in the calendar :D
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http://www.rallye-magazin.de/wm/nach...uf-dreituerer/ and for his birthday, next year Hyundai will use the 3 door version of the i20. so the technical sections which have been difficult for the current car ('cause it's so big) should be easier for the drivers next year.
Fortunately, it's already June..Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli
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Andolfi maybe with i20 r5 at Corse
http://www.wrc.com/en/wrc-3/news/201...1--36-36-.html
is monaco, sweden, USA, argentina, portugal, acropolis, safari, finland, germany, corsica, an australia/new zealand event, japan, spain and wales the ideal schedule?
no :PQuote:
Originally Posted by giu canbera
USA and safari? are you kidding :)Quote:
Originally Posted by giu canbera
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I quite like it. Safari is not realistic though. New Zealand not Australia (or both if Oz moves back to Perth). USA or Canada for a winter rally just after Sweden would be good.Quote:
Originally Posted by giu canbera
My proposal to the motorsort council would be;Quote:
Originally Posted by Doon
Monte, classic / herritage
Sweden, snow is always nice / classic.
Ireland, rally culture / nice stage's-views / extra asfalt round is welcome.
Argentina, South America has to be in.
Portugal, (Porto region) rally culture / big crowds.
Greece, Acropolis belongs in WRC
Finland, classic / herritage
Germany, proper asfalt rally
Japan, belongs in WRC
New Zealand, best stages in the world.
Wales, classic / herritage
Italy, (Sardenga) spectator friendly / nice stage's
Spain, mixed event / classic.
I would also like to see an extra snow rally, in Canada would be great.
And i would let some events rotate year after year. Corsica can swap place whit Sardinia, New Zealand - Australia, Argentinia - Mexico, Japan - China,...