The first I can think of is the 60km long stage in Sardinia, cancelled after the crash of Al-Rahji. Also letting WRC2 cars start first could cause huge traffic problems, as all spectators would leave the stage at the very same moment (after last WRC car) to go to the next stage, while they now stay for at least some WRC2-drivers. This issue could be bigger than you may think, especially for events like Finland and Germany, with lots of spectators.
Ok that's a one-off. The second run of Col de Turini was ruined by the first WRC car through, so reversed order can end up with the rich but inexperienced screwing up in the most difficult conditions
He was offered millions and he turned it down, it must have been that bad and not worth driving over the sensible risk..
Going back just to remember why he left would be quite harsh :D
still, he was one of the most consistent rally2 drivers in the past few years in europe, with better results than most of the "youngsters" rumored (including gryazin).
I don't see a point neither why he stuck with brand for so long. He could swtich, don't know to Toyota maybe and I bet they would take care of him better.
He was offered millions and he turned it down, it must have been that bad and not worth driving over the sensible risk.. Going back just to remember why he left would be quite harsh :D
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