Whatever it was, it hasn't slowed him down. Not even a little.
And i think everybody here has seen enough rally to know that a real broken damper does slow you down. Massively.
Why would they tell the truth? Mind games have always been a part of the show.
Sorry but you're ridiculing yourself. The damper problem was easily visible even for a blind man on the all live.
The rally isnt even based in Rome, it's in Fiuggi, 1h and 30 mins away from the capital. It's not that great of a rally, and I don't think it's an upgrade over Sardinia when the only thing it brings...
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If it will be in WRC, base of rally will be in Rome. Fiuggi is too small for WRC circus.
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