Does he have an working engine till the end of this season? Is it forbidden to carry out major repairs to the engine during the season? If this engine was still not working properly from Sweden, then there probably are some kind of restrictions. Also we don't know if the broken engine from yesterday is repairable.
Isn't it like that, two engine limit is connected to certain chassis or body. If they take new car or chassis then they get to use new engines? I might be totally off but I remember smthng like that.
Katsuta was on a verge for a few years already, I especially think he would be out if Kalle wouldn't retire from rallying. With 2 wins he concreted his position in the team now. Also Pajari showing...
I'm not an expert, but it's his first season coming into 4WD and his goal is to gain experience, obviously.
If he had more complete programme, there would the pressure to get results, even if...
Program is public. https://toyotagazooracing.com/challengeprogram_rally/calendar/2026/ and press on Global
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May 22–24 Royal Rally of Scandinavia (Sweden) ERC
June...
Agree completely. Driving rallies, competition or not, is best way of having a learning process.
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