2023 ERC News & Rumours

[Fast Eddie WRC]

DF on Ostberg switching to ERC in 2023...

But is that really such a bad thing for Østberg’s career? The ERC is a championship that appears to be growing in momentum and appeal, and in competing there he can be the star of the show – not a subplot winner in another category.

And, once again, it’ll afford Østberg the chance to try something new. He’s appeared in the ERC three times before, winning Rally Hungary in 2021, and done some of next season’s rallies in other championships and classes of cars, but a season-long push will be a fresh challenge for him.

[Sulland]

Østberg in ERC is cool, both for him and the series.

Will be interesting to see how he can make a good program, and if any dealerships/importers can make it into a good finanancial year as well.
Maybe a manufacturer also see the benefit in having him drive their brand.

[Jarek Z]

But is that really such a bad thing for Østberg’s career?

No

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Østberg in ERC is cool, both for him and the series.

Will be interesting to see how he can make a good program, and if any dealerships/importers can make it into a good finanancial year as well.
Maybe a manufacturer also see the benefit in having him drive their brand.

Agreed, and having someone like Mads in the ERC will be ideal as a benchmark for the rest.

Just hope he doesn't dominate, either in performance, or just by doing a full-season when some of the other top drivers cant (like Solans last season).

[wyler]

Agreed, and having someone like Mads in the ERC will be ideal as a benchmark for the rest.

Just hope he doesn't dominate, either in performance, or just by doing a full-season when some of the other top drivers cant (like Solans last season).

unlikely if there is someone with mixed program from wrc, or the likes of paddon, fourmeaux, cais or mikkelsen in some rounds. there will be battle!

[YerayEcoBoost]

According to this interview, fiery Spanish driver José Antonio 'Cohete' Suárez would be at the start of the 2023 ERC in Fafe and Canarias with a new Skoda Fabia RS Rally2.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xXD...l=OverallMedia

[PLuto]

But is that really such a bad thing for Østberg’s career?

After a season in Hungarian championship, ERC is a big step forward for sure

[Jarek Z]

Italian female driver Rachele Somaschini is working on plans to comppete in six ERC rounds in 2023:
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc/news/erc/...paign-in-2023/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Given that he's been with the Citroen C3 for a while and helped development a lot, it seems likely Ostberg will stay with the car in 2023. He's also got a close relationship with Citroen in Norway.

I wonder if there will be many new Fabia RS cars available to be used in the ERC ?

[Jarek Z]

Simone Campedelli hopes for a full European Rally Championship campaign in 2023. He would like to remain in MRF team, but the decision about it will be made next year:
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc/news/erc/...opes-for-2023/