[WRC] Rally Finland 2023

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Originally Posted by RS

Nobody talking about the actual rally? At least the fight in Rally2 has been quite good although a lot of accidents, problems and punctures there too.

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Yes, rally2 class is much more interesting, sadly enough.
Its sad to say, i don't care about the Rally1's anymore, i'm fed up. I really don't care if Hyundai, Toyota and M-sport just pull the plug.
I'm not the only one, obviously.

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Originally Posted by jonkka

If you start on that road, you can add to that list likes of Peugeot, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Mini, Suzuki, Seat, Skoda and few more if you go further back in time.

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But the VW & Citroen withdrawals weren't purely due to high WRC costs.

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Originally Posted by AndyRAC

Yes, motorsport is expensive, however it hasn't stopped other series attracting manufacturers - so they're doing something right. Sadly, the WRC isn't......cutting costs is one thing, but you need to offer value - again, the WRC doesn't offer value.

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Yes, that is the point. If the costs of doing WRC isn't the cause for manufacturers staying away then perhaps doing more costs saves isn't the solution.

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Originally Posted by RS

Nobody talking about the actual rally? At least the fight in Rally2 has been quite good although a lot of accidents, problems and punctures there too.

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What happened to Huttunen?

Jari Huttunen social media "It was not the engine. It was a bad hit on a rock in a groove, which caused the lower control arm bolt to come off, which messed up the suspension and lost the drive shaft."

Yesterday was super from Evans, i hoped and thought Neuville will go flat out and pass Evans, but no, Evans showed the speed of Toyota in Finland. Bit sad, i hoped Neuville can fight...
Champ. gets a bit more intresting, sad Tänaks Puma again with engine failure... was it his fault or not, such a same...

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Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC

But the VW & Citroen withdrawals weren't purely due to high WRC costs.

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Neither were those that I quoted - most left as their results didn't match their expectations or past performance. Cost is not an issue if you're successful. Besides, WRC budgets are a drop in ocean for big manus.

Just out of service..

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Loubet Pierre-Louis
"Unfortunately we had to drive in road mode. We have an engine issue."

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There must be some big error with the engine build or smth as they wear out faster than tyres in last couple of weeks..

Regarding manufacturers, I’m sorry but if you’re a manufacturer and see what we’re seeing on WRC+ All Live, would you want to promote your product through this discipline?

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Originally Posted by TypeR

Just out of service..



There must be some big error with the engine build or smth as they wear out faster than tyres in last couple of weeks..

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This is catastrophic for msport.