Thread: WRC main class in 2025
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14th May 2024, 18:48 #1061
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Hyundai behaving like spoilt children once again (see WTCR Nurburgring 2020...) and getting away with it... Disappointing...
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14th May 2024, 18:51 #1062
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It doesn’t sound like that but Rich literally confirms it
“I totally understand that perspective, but at the same time if we actively push back on everything and force a manufacturer to leave [WRC] because they don’t feel like they’ve got a chance, then what’s better?#8 Ott Tänak - Martin Järveoja #8
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15th May 2024, 09:08 #1063
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16th May 2024, 13:31 #1064
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Mind games keep going..
ABITEBOUL: We won't spend ONE euro testing a Rally1 alternative
And if it happens, 2022 repeats and they start the season with a flinstones car once againLast edited by TypeR; 16th May 2024 at 13:44.
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16th May 2024, 14:34 #1065
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I suspect that if FIA continues down this route, then Hyundai won't need to develop a new car, because they won't be in the WRC>
It really is a stupid strategy of the FIA to spend more money on these cars when it's clear it won't result in any more manufacturers, and will likely mean less cars because they'll have wasted money redeveloping current cars.
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16th May 2024, 15:30 #1066
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16th May 2024, 15:35 #1067
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But if they do stay, I'll be pretty used to it as I've been driving it in DR 2.0 !
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16th May 2024, 15:46 #1068
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All 3 manufacturers are pushing for things to remain until the end of the 26. Not even the goons running the WRC will be stupid enough to push them out by forcing new regs for 25
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16th May 2024, 16:18 #1069
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16th May 2024, 17:43 #1070
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At the same time, I find Cyril's attitude pretty childish ... In no sport are the players making the rules.
I understand that Huyndai may retire if changes are called for. However if this is really in the balance, then it is only a matter of time before they call it a day. Given all the critics, I would very much doubt they would stick around when the new regs kick in ...
Long story short, if I would be the FIA i would not listen to such bully arguments and stick to what I believe is best for the sport (whatever it is). My five cents : As someone suggested, keep Rally1 cars as is until the end of the homogation cycle, with no hybrids and benefit from the weight saving by replacing all the expensive carbon aero kits. This may cut costs enough to bring in private cars. Don' touch Rally2 which is very healthy as is. And "force" manus to enter 4 cars each, including one for young guns.
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Big opportunity for McLaren tomorrow. They can take the constructor lead and put a dent into Verstapen lead. I heard a rumor at work that Perez is out after Mexico.
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