Wondering why didnīt they just shorten the special stage but with decision yesterday. Even 2 x 10 km special stage instead of 2 x 27,5km would be "something for competition" but they should do the decision yesterday.
What are You speaking about? The stages are going to be run normally.
Rossel will be one of the drivers, and probably one or two Italians.
From this article, it's also clear that if the WRC goes to Roma, there will be some support coming from the promoter also:...
Tarmac rallies are part of the WRC challenge for drivers.
And having the Championship in a major European capital city will bring great publicity to the sport there.
It is big political fight in Italy if it will be in Sardegna or Rome. Like usually...
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