[WRC] News & Rumours 2019

[GravelBen]

..On those roads which seem to be perfect for powerful 4wd turbocharged cars.

I'd say the turbo 4wd cars actually have less advantage at Otago than most rallies.

Their biggest advantage is the torque and traction giving better acceleration out of slower corners, especially when its slippery or rough.

The fast, flowing, smooth roads mean there is less of that advantage, and the faster 2wd cars (even the classics) often have more outright power and less weight.