Let's assume that during the three first stages one driver is like 30 seconds quicker than the second. Is he then allowed to cruise for the last stage in front of the TV cameras?
But he's been flying for 3 stages to get the lead. Now he can cruise those first 3 stages and go flat out only in the last one.
So 3 stages against 1.
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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