Well, I don´t really know what the problem was never starting 2nd day. But ERC-live said he elected not to start. Electing should be he coosed himself. Why? Because of penalty of 5 mins?
That´s not fighting spirit for me. Rather the opposite.
He apparently had a mechnical issue on the 2nd Ards test, the last test of friday, this possibly was before the missed tyre check? Not sure on that as I have been told different versions of the story. Certainly he was pushing hard on friday
Is Lewis Hamilton suddenly a surprise F1 title contender?
Lewis Hamilton has risen to second in the F1 drivers' standings, a position he has not found himself in since the 2021 season.
9 June 2026...
That will all depend on the price. There are a few rich people who don't care, but the biggest group of drivers are constrained by budget. If they can give good deals, they could sell cars.
They are not there yet and nor they won't be in future.
WRC mainclass from 2027