In one hand for Meeke we have two not good tyres and "we have to think to manu points" and on the other hand all 3 morning stages Meeke was faster then Mikko .
Even the president of French Federation himself is going to compete in Rome :)
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/pierres-ragues-to-driving-improvement-riches-in-erc
it is, end of the year. (but i don't know about anyone developing a new rally2, just people upgraing )
WRC mainclass from 2027