At least the first 997 is running with a FIA sticker, to get it competitive (alone in class) will be part of the future. Under this circumstances other 997 teams will not start their homologation work.
What about the Porsche that ran in Finland? Wasn't that a 997?
Holy crap, another boring rally planned... the spectacle in Sardegna and in Rome is like day and night. Last time I tried to watch ERC Rome, I managed to stay awake ca 4 minutes more than for Rally...
No drivers named for Lancia, so not clear if there will be a "works" team or just cars available for privateers.
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