Winning stages even by huge margins (which this wasn't) is not what his aim should be in WRC2 (and not really in WRC either). He has shown already in 2019-20 that he can be fast on single stages.
It's connecting the fast stages to good results (first rally then championship) that should be the goal.
Puncture already in second stage of the season doesn't look promising. I would applaud him being 1-2 secs slower than fastest Rally2 cars and staying on podium more than this.
My sarcasm was, if you didn´t get it, over another sarcasm hinting about WRC3... or was that a serious quote?
"Reis vas pät pat kaar vas kut"
Tommi Mäkinen, back in the years...
Canterbury Rally 31st May, 2026 Round 2 of NZRC 2026.
https://canterburyrally.nz/ (spectator guide and info)
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Forest Rally on in Western Australia this weekend....
Russell steals Canadian GP pole from Antonelli.
Kimi Antonelli initially appearing set to secure his fourth straight pole. Russell had other ideas, snatching top spot from his young teammate with a...
Well folks, it is what it is. Its R5s from now on - and the "next gen" of cars (WRC27) are also R5s but on tube frames. Cant we just move on?
WRC mainclass from 2027