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    Quote Originally Posted by AnttiL View Post
    Evans then also?
    What's he said ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigWorm View Post
    Ask most drivers and they'll probably prefer a state of the art car.
    But saying they'll be shit and he doesnt know if he wants to drive one... poor baby.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC View Post
    What's he said ?
    If you're referring to EstWRC's post about an Estonian magazine

    "For me, WRC cars can't be like R5 machines because they're just boring to drive," says Evans. “Right now we have cars that are really awesome to drive. We shouldn't abandon such a good technology. It is possible to reduce costs within reason, because the rally championship must be attractive to factory teams. ”

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    Quote Originally Posted by AnttiL View Post
    If you're referring to EstWRC's post about an Estonian magazine
    Evans sounds much more measured and understanding than Neuville.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC View Post
    Spoilt brat Neuville moaning about the 2022 cars and not sure he wants to drive one !

    The costs matter and we need more Manus in WRC, not to lose them.

    Lower costs will create more seats and help.privateers join the WRC.
    Except the cost will not be lower. If anyone wants to step in and beat hyundai or toyota, they will need a similar budget. Probably even higher the first years to catch up.

    The costs follow the budget teams want to spend, not the other way around.

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    Wonder what people would have said during 1986...

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    The 1987 effect would be achieved by making the new Rally3 class the main class. The 2022 cars will still be fast and spectacular.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rally Power View Post
    ...This leaves 2 options: keeping current cars while reducing the number of events and their extension (less rally days and kms) or to keep events current format and the series expansion (to new and faraway locations) while running cheaper and less spectacular cars...
    Cheaper cars don't necessarily have to be less spectacular though do they?

    I think less aerodynamics and reduced suspension travel while keeping a good power level should make the cars move around more and favour a more sideways spectacular driving style, which is fun for the drivers as well as spectators. Yes stage times will be slower, but FIA want to reduce average speeds anyway don't they?

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    Quote Originally Posted by GravelBen View Post
    Cheaper cars don't necessarily have to be less spectacular though do they?

    I think less aerodynamics and reduced suspension travel while keeping a good power level should make the cars move around more and favour a more sideways spectacular driving style, which is fun for the drivers as well as spectators. Yes stage times will be slower, but FIA want to reduce average speeds anyway don't they?
    If the costs go down and the return of privateers becomes a possibility I can see Jari Matti and Paddon returning with the chance of winning events if the driving demands more sideways.

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