[WRC] 73. Secto Rally Finland 2024

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Originally Posted by dimviii

in his home rally.
Just imagine Sesks to compete Adrien in asphalt Monte.

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Fourmaux has two seasons in the Rally1 car and effectively a season in a 2017 WRC car. Sesks had one round in a non hybrid. Some difference.

The fact that Sesks is not good on tarmac doesn't change the gravel comparison.

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Originally Posted by turdzi

I also think that he would fit there well but that would close the doors for Oliver. He is one that truly deserves a seat in Rally1 car so for that reason I would see him in Hyundai and Formoux and Sesks in M-sport.

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Solberg did great job at improving reliability on gravel while keeping speed.

For a full time Rally1 he can't just ignore tarmac like he does this year. Unless he aims for part time first.

WRC Rally Finland 2024 | Max Attack & Big Jumps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZYePe2fPZ8

What an amazing event this is!
Neuville and Fourmaux not too far off putting their name on a certain stone in Ouninpohja!
https://youtu.be/8M9irQc5egM?si=PJRlgonB9rRpsPOZ

That's like saying Panizzi was better than Gronholm in 2000, because Gilles won TdC and Marcus didn't...

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Originally Posted by turdzi

Absolutely shocking. There is no doubt, Toyota got beaten at its own ground due to luck of sporting management.

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Their Team Principal is keen to drive and that is a surprise that Toyota will allow it. If Hyundai will take both titles surely they will be some changes at Toyota.

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Originally Posted by turdzi

I also think that he would fit there well but that would close the doors for Oliver. He is one that truly deserves a seat in Rally1 car so for that reason I would see him in Hyundai and Formoux and Sesks in M-sport.

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As I said already before, the titles are often overlooked. Even if he is doing great at the moment, Toyota chose Pajari, and M-Sport/promoter chose Sesks for ''wildcar'' outing. He left Hyundai on bad terms, as long as I know. So there's quite little chance he will be given another shot. Toyota has also a program with the next generation Japanese drivers, so that means one spot will always be one of them. Realistically he will be on the grid at some point in the future, but probably not as soon as next year.

I respect it and that's great for our sport but thay don't need to make controversial decisions like swapping or so, today it would be enough to jus slow lead drivers a bit to give Evans a better chance in tough time. Even for the tone of his voice you can hear thar he is a bit disappointed that he is not getting any help.

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Originally Posted by turdzi

I respect it and that's great for our sport but thay don't need to make controversial decisions like swapping or so, today it would be enough to jus slow lead drivers a bit to give Evans a better chance in tough time. Even for the tone of his voice you can hear thar he is a bit disappointed that he is not getting any help.

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Ogier did say once this year, that why would he help someone. That he is here to win where he can. Especially at the point, he knew he would go for the title.

And what if Kalle did think about that possibility too, until his off here in Finland. That he actually can challenge for the title. In the end, everyone who is practically one of the best is doing everything for themself, it's a bit selfish, if you ask me, but that is how the sport always works.

''His help'' would be worth nothing if he would bin it anyway.

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Originally Posted by mknight

The argument was that Ogier fighting for title without starting in all rounds is something new due to lack of competition.

Loeb won the championship while not driving all rounds decade and a half ago. So nothing new. Both Loeb and Ogier are great drives which is the main reason they can achieve this.

Arguing how it happened is pointless in this context.

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But loeb was injured at the end, he had no position advantage by skipping selected rounds.

Ogier skipping rally's to gain a position advantage is something we have never seen before with championship contenders.