It's been for years now, and we can only assume it's what the FIA wants because they keep it that way. Just having some old wrc's with kinda decent drivers as the 0 and 00 car would mostly fix the problem, and would also give something extra for the spectators to watch.
Purpose of zero cars is safety and only safety. They don't and can't drive on racing lines and at racing speeds and devote attention to anything other than crowds and safety.
I suspect that *IF* we ever find out that the rumors are true, the metals that expand will be used in very limited areas. As you say, all metals expand with temperature, but for the most important...
Chris Ingram is testing his car in snowy conditions in Poland. He will drive Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 from Rallytechnology team in Monte Carlo. Poland is currently full of snow:...
That is the shame of all shames.
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