Renault Clio Rally3 finishes in the 19th position in Rally Targa Florio. Whether it's a good or bad result I don't know, because it didn't have any competition in the Rally3 class: https://www.ewrc-results.com/results...-sicilia-2023/
it was bearly faster than rally4s, and on some stages quite a bit slower. But I don't know the "quality" of the drivers, and let's face it, smooth tarmac is not really a place to shine for rally3. Lets wait for some gravel showdown against Fiesta
It would be a big move and a logical one - Ford is only interested in the Mustang, trucks, SUVs and more trucks. Core competencies, sure, but in my opinion, it leaves it a bit vulnerable.
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And then there are rally drivers with famous actor brothers called Rupert:
James Grint (https://www.ewrc-results.com/profile/17678-james-grint/) brother of Rupert Grint...
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WRC mainclass from 2027