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In very much I agree. But paid drivers earned maybe 5 million E back in the 90īs and early 00īs. And the costs I do believe is at same level today as for 10-15 yrs ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Red bull
But - where is the excitement? Is it because only Loeb always winning. Has FIA let down WRC for others? Why is the TV-coverage so bad? FIA donīt do whatīs expected from them, thatīs what I think...
He has some very good points, why would any manufacturer want to compete in a motorsport that is insanely expensive and doesnt return much thanks to crappy coverage. He also obviously doesnt like the FIA and the little fat man who could...Quote:
Originally Posted by Red bull
The cost of cars are completely unsustainable - it might be good for the Manufacturers, but it's not good for the health of the sport. The sport needs to get real..Ģ300-400,000 for a WRCar is a joke, 10 years ago there were about 15-20 Factory seats. While the article doesn't say anything new for Rallyfans, it's pretty damning for 'Joe Public' and your average Motorsport/F1 fan.Quote:
Originally Posted by tfp
Do You really believe that the problem for manufacturers is cost of the cars? In my opinion not. It's problem for privateers but not for manufacturers. The problem with manufacturers is that there is very little return - rallying is almost invisible in media. Common people in their everyday talks discuss football, rugby or ice hockey but WRC? Have You ever heard someone discussing WRC in a metro, bus, pub etc.? I don't remember a single one...
That's what we are all except Finns talking here. :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Red bull
The point is that you cannot have any return with how boring the championship is. Ok for manufacteurs the only problem is the invisibility of the sport but you cannot make it visible only with good coverage. You are not seeing the big picture here, in order to have followers we need excitment and a bit of madness ( like Colin's attitude for example).Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
As much as I like new cars we need cheaper ones, we need privateers making headlines with their achievements.
WTCC has huge TV coverage and promotion, cheap cars, tight competitive regulations but is still nowhere at popularity, and only one manufacturer. And only one winner despite half the races leaders start in reverse order.Quote:
Originally Posted by Francis44
WTCC only gets the same sort of audience as WRC.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
Eurosport claim around 470 million across the season, whereas the WRC claims slightly above 500 million.
It's rubbish racing though. I can see why the manufacturers having been queueing to get out the door.
That's the point. As much as we hate F1 drivers with their "ladyboys" attitude, who make covers because they spent the night with hookers and alcohol, they bring the attention to the sport. I think F1 still does a bit well because of the personas they have on the sport. I dont like it but we have to face that some F1 drivers who sleep with wannabe celebrities of pop music and whatever bring lots of attention to the sport from all over the media.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
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Originally Posted by SlowSon
One winner? Care to explain.....?