For existing rally fans this seems a good thing, as at least the full 'live stage' coverage will be top quality. And its extra 'free' rallying for WRC+ subscribers.

Eurosport have done ok with their live YT/FB shows but it was far from the WRC+ quality.

The only drawback is for those that don't or can't pay, and also the reduction in new fans that the free coverage may have brought in.