Results 721 to 730 of 1296
Thread: WRC future
-
19th October 2020, 11:21 #721
If the past showed us anything is that the FIA and the WRC promoter are as stubborn as donkeys and unfortunately it seems like that's not going to change any time soon and soon enough we'll be down to Toyota & M-Sport....and if they continue in this path, we can wave our WRC goodbye...I do wish they'd be less ignorant of the situation and stopped dragging their legs around...However I am aware there are a lot of parts in motion...but then again there's a reason why it's them managing it and not us....
Only you know your true potential.
This year we rally #ForCraig
- Likes: T16 (19th October 2020)
-
19th October 2020, 11:57 #722
- Join Date
- Jan 2018
- Posts
- 1,203
- Like
- 528
- Liked 747 Times in 381 Posts
From Gerard Quinn’s Twitter today:
“Hyundai linked with move away from WRC from 2023 - I must say I'm not surprised. After 2022 the sport will have little relevance for manufacturers seeking a return on investment.”
That’s the view from someone who, until recently, was very much on the inside.
Really worrying times and like Eli says, there is a lot going on and a lot to take into account.
I still can’t help feeling like the whole sport is, in absolute broad daylight, sleep-walking itself into a disaster.
- Likes: Eli (19th October 2020),macebig (19th October 2020)
-
19th October 2020, 12:11 #723
- Join Date
- Apr 2017
- Location
- Finland
- Posts
- 9,625
- Like
- 8,775
- Liked 10,522 Times in 4,616 Posts
Remember that the world around the sport is also changing, some things cannot be prevented.
- Likes: pantealex (19th October 2020)
-
19th October 2020, 12:16 #724
- Join Date
- Jan 2018
- Posts
- 1,203
- Like
- 528
- Liked 747 Times in 381 Posts
- Likes: Eli (19th October 2020)
-
19th October 2020, 12:21 #725
- Join Date
- Apr 2017
- Location
- Finland
- Posts
- 9,625
- Like
- 8,775
- Liked 10,522 Times in 4,616 Posts
Gerard also said:
"The days of the manufacturer being a cash cow for the sport and its exhorbitant running/regulatory costs are over. It is a cost no longer necessary to create excitement around a manufacturer brand so more is not the solution. If anything the sport thrives on private investment."
How could the WRC change this with their own decisions? How should/could they convince manufacturers still investing money in WRC?
-
19th October 2020, 12:37 #726
- Join Date
- Aug 2014
- Posts
- 666
- Like
- 114
- Liked 430 Times in 227 Posts
Rally 2 should be made top category from 2022. No other realistic solution. Cars even more expensive than the current aren't gonna cut it. Allowing privateers back in the top category is only gonna help WRC.
- Likes: Eli (19th October 2020),RS (19th October 2020),T16 (19th October 2020),Tauri_J (19th October 2020)
-
19th October 2020, 12:37 #727
- Join Date
- Jan 2018
- Posts
- 1,203
- Like
- 528
- Liked 747 Times in 381 Posts
a) that's his opinion and he may not be correct.
b) your second question is the million dollar question. Who knows.. hybrid / full electric.
I find it interesting that he thinks manufacturers no longer require excitement to be built around a brand. If so, then why do other motorsport disciplines seemingly desire manufacturer involvement. And if the WRC was no longer a sport that needed manufacturer inclusion, then what?... would anyone bother building cars still? Got to be honest, his tweet has confused my thinking even further.
-
19th October 2020, 12:54 #728
- Join Date
- Mar 2008
- Location
- Portugal
- Posts
- 3,004
- Like
- 3,729
- Liked 2,937 Times in 1,338 Posts
Relax guys, if Hyundai really decide to pull out, the Rally1 Hybrid rules will simply die. In 2018 the FIA has established a minimum of 3 manus to turn WRX Supercars class into a full electric category; with only 2 available there was no rules change. They won’t do differently in WRC case.
Besides, once Mr. Wilson is in favor of a Super Rally2 solution, why would he sign for Rally1 Hybrids and face alone the all mighty Toyota Gazoo team?
Yep, Matton seems to be a stubborn fellow, but on this one he’ll have to come with a B plan, sooner or later.Rally addict since 1982
-
19th October 2020, 13:00 #729
-
19th October 2020, 13:11 #730
Walk This Way - Aerosmith
Never Ending Song Titles - Words...