I read somewhere not long ago, that Dacia kill rumours by not getting in WRC in near future. They were linked with Prodrive, which they co-operate in Dakar. But as far as I know Prodrive in Dakar will partner with Defender works programme, so don't know can they do being present for both brands there... Never mind, Prodrive should be in rallying (and maybe they will), but sadly not with Dacia.
It was two days ago Lancia said they don't know where WRC rumours came from...
GG: "I'm stinky! I needa good shower and nice bowl of pasta!"
sure, not a wrc car. rules are totally different.
but booooy we wouldnt mind watching 900hp.AP4 cars, eh??? (paddon)
https://youtube.com/shorts/MYdCQaWVO5s?si=-Tec81qqarp6tedh
The first article was after a rumour and before Hyundai contacted Lappi.
And he's not chasing them for a drive, just listening to see what they offer. Plus he is only interested in a part-time...
Of course it will all follow that path. According to wikipedia for Rally2 cars the homolgations expire:
-both Fiesta Rally2 and R5 (2026)
-i20 Rally2 (2028)
-i20 R5 (2027)
-C3 Rally2 (2030)
-208...
sure, not a wrc car. rules are totally different. but booooy we wouldnt mind watching 900hp.AP4 cars, eh??? (paddon) https://youtube.com/shorts/MYdCQaWVO5s?si=-Tec81qqarp6tedh
WRC mainclass from 2027