Yes, it was known before the rally, but I think only in the Estonian media. It’s strange that international outlets didn’t pick it up or ask about it. I’m not sure if anyone mentioned it in the...
Now Tanak says he was never able to test the 2025-spec car on tarmac, hence him using the older Monte-spec car ! https://rallyjournal.com/ott-tanak-made-things-clear-this-is-now-the-only-option/
Sadly doesn't work like this as it has it own rules. It has to have maximum road distance of 12 km (within a diameter of 10 km).
Betting on Ogier not finishing in the top 8 paid off but sadly my prediction of Elfyn winning just fell short. Still by far and away my best of the season though!
Given he was the top Hyundai it seems he had the better car anyway. But as I've said before, things are never straightforward with Tanak and Hyundai. Or at least it seems like that with the way...
[WRC] Central European Rally...