No, true, but there's plenty that can be done slightly differently even on a homologated car, even details as fine as the orientation and positioning of the spare wheels can have an influence. Also, just keeping the other teams guessing for another couple of days is worth something, even if it's just to annoy them
Discussing the position of the spare wheel was a thing 17 years ago when Focus 06 was introduced. That's the last experiment I recall.
We may see some pushing on PS:
* Pajari - need to keep Neuville away from Sunday points
* Neuville - if the car is working, he will go for it. Quite high risk to pick up for punctures, I guess
*...
Not only that, they also know what to ask and read tactics better. Mads just made it obvious how clueless and complacent other interviewer are. I dread not having him for the next rally
Credit to Ostberg for doing the job. I'm not sure there's many other ex-WRC drivers would want to.
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