Thread: Hyundai WRT
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24th February 2024, 11:01 #2741
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I think their program now depends on winning at least Drivers title this year, if not both (it's about time after 10 years), and FIA being clear what is the future of top WRC car category. I surely think that if they really implement Rally2 as top category, they could pull out of championship. Their car is not capable of fighting in front beside Skoda, Citroen and now Toyota. Last article from DirtFish does reveal quite ''too much information'' about whole thing. So I would rather see them winning both championship this year, so the bosses will be at least pleased and maybe stay a little bit longer.
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24th February 2024, 12:10 #2742
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Can't see Hyundai HQ approve backing any i20 N into a new phase, it is now a historic vehicle for all intents and purposes. What becomes of Hyundai Motorsport is another question, can it still operate independently, and how? The Rally2 car being capable of fighting with others is more a commercial question than a manufacturer team success one.
Maybe HQ back development in one of the experimental groups..."It's not sport!" - Gilles Panizzi
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24th February 2024, 14:17 #2743
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24th February 2024, 15:48 #2744
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Well.... Ford is also not producing Fiestas anymore, right? Msport is still selling Fiestas, for example.....
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24th February 2024, 16:46 #2745
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24th February 2024, 16:50 #2746
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Fiesta Rally2 has two more WRC2 seasons in it. Ford don't fully back even a Rally1 entry. What's the silver lining comparison?
"It's not sport!" - Gilles Panizzi
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24th February 2024, 16:52 #2747
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24th February 2024, 17:07 #2748
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When Hyundai said they were already planning the development of the 2025 car but were "waiting on the new rules", could that mean if they keep Rally1 cars they are heading into something new like Kona? Cuz it would be a similar move as the Puma.
A.... "suvISH" body that in WRC would not look like an SUV like in Extreme-E or NitroCross.... u'know
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24th February 2024, 17:31 #2749
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There's at least a Puma ST. Kona N was canned instantly. No point having a performance car line up not doing motorsport, and doing motorsport with standard models.
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24th February 2024, 17:42 #2750
M-Sport/ Ford have been testing using a 'simulator' in the USA. They say its helped improve the Puma Rally1 car, especially for tarmac. Does anyone know what this simulator could be like ? Story...
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