I think two things are in effect here lately:
1. Lots of waiting + hype for the new cars + speculation based on testing + personal bias = many people having certain bias or expectations (perfectly normal) but are jumping on any sign that they are right and blowing it out of proportion.
2. Since it's the start of the season and the highest profile rally in mainstream media we get a lot of new members or inactive members waking up and posting some superficial stuff due to excitement or lack of information.
The combination of these two things leads to a lot of "noise" in the forum. In a way it's good because it means people are excited and interested but the downside as you say, is that it drowns out the deeper analysis or conversations. It was most obvious in the Monte thread where almost at each stage drivers were going from hero to zero and back again.
You're right. I personally don't care much of someone's opinion of some driver to the point where are personal insults. We should keep the good language in discussions.
"With that car, your brain can actually never keep up"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4IRMYuE1hI
The first article was after a rumour and before Hyundai contacted Lappi.
And he's not chasing them for a drive, just listening to see what they offer. Plus he is only interested in a part-time...
Of course it will all follow that path. According to wikipedia for Rally2 cars the homolgations expire:
-both Fiesta Rally2 and R5 (2026)
-i20 Rally2 (2028)
-i20 R5 (2027)
-C3 Rally2 (2030)
-208...
I wouldn't expect a factory-backed Rally2 team in ERC. That will be in WRC2 where their big effort is being made to win the Title for maximum publicity.
According to Dirstfish there could be around 100 pre-orders for the Ypsilon Rally2 :eek: :confused:
They still mention Andrea Mabellini as possible in ERC 2026 with Lancia...
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The first article was after a rumour and before Hyundai contacted Lappi. And he's not chasing them for a drive, just listening to see what they offer. Plus he is only interested in a part-time...
Hyundai WRT