Wrc Tour de Corse 2015

[Simmi]

I am not sure if this was shared here.

Tour of Corsica under fire after tough WRC return last weekend:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/121161

We can all talk in hope about returning to the glory days of endurance events, but when teams start complaining about staying in different hotels then it shows you what we are up against.

I think everything about this event was a bit last-minute. I'm certainly glad I didn't travel over for it. It's definitely one I want to do in the future and I think with more planning it should hopefully be possible for it to improve a lot. Reports about the return only being six months away are slightly concerning as the organisers certainly seem like they could benefit from more time to get things in place.

[AL14]

Ogier actually sounds reasonable here.

Apart from the fact the people weren't there because of the format not because it is in an island. I was planning to go there but when I knew I could see only one pass I didn't.

Sardinia is an island and it is full of people.

[Simmi]

Apart from the fact the people weren't there because of the format not because it is in an island. I was planning to go there but when I knew I could see only one pass I didn't.

Sardinia is an island and it is full of people.

I think island access is certainly an issue. Let's not kid ourselves. Corsica isn't the easiest place to get to. The proximity of Alsace to so much of Europe means there are infinitely more possibilities for people to get there.. For instance if you go to Corsica, or even Sardinia, realistically you need to book accommodation. That is something a real rally fan is happy to do but for the casual fan there are no day trips. From what I've heard about Sardinia the spectator numbers are not that great?

[Franky]

Sardinia is an island and it is full of people.

Think Matton's last comment about comparison is true.

The event in Sardinia wasn't as popular as it is now, over a decade later.

[AL14]

Yes actually you're not wrong Simmi. Also, Sardinia has 1.6 millions people while Corsica only 200.000 or 300.000. So it is easier to find the "casual" fan you talk about.
But regarding Matton's statement we have to say we're not going to Corsica for the first time, it has been a WRC event until 2008 and ERC french round was there until last year.
So ok, island access is an issue in Corsica but for sure with a different format we would have had more spectators.

[tommeke_B]

Well, I don't know what rally Matton has seen in 2010 but the crowds were huge already... Sardinia has earned it's place by being a very easy event for spectators to follow, the event attracts more international spectators every year. The region has a lot of accomodation facilities but they fill up faster and faster every year. Next year Sardinia should be on my personal calendar for the 6th time already. I don't see Corsica as a spectator-friendly event and doubt many people will travel from other countries to visit it... The stages already aren't very accessible and aren't really nice to watch (very few places with some overview, many corners but very few ones that stand out in terms of spectacle). On top of that they have the worst timing of the season... Also, for the calendar... Geographically doesn't Corsica have the same "problem" as Alsace had? That it's too close to other events ( Sardinia just South of it, Monte Carlo just North-West of it)...

[bluuford]

Well.. I thought it was big mistake to bring back Corsica to WRC. I like to visit this Island and I was considering going there during the rally.. I deleted my idea because it was extremely expensive! Planetickets, accomodation, everything It is a bit cheaper to go there by ferry but it takes time. World Championship should not take place in such a minor location. The only interesting enttrtainment from this rally was weather. Such things do not happen in Europe often and I got a lot of interesting experience with weather models and their peromance in extreme conditions. I thought that both stages (2 and 3 ) will be cancelled but somehow they were still able to run SS3 with one hour delay.. I can imagine the effor they did to run this stage.

[rayh_mx]

did he call his mamma this time ??

This time, his mum call him and said let the big boys play

[Mintexmemory]

No comparison between Sarde and Corse - This year in Sardinia was one of the best rallies for spectating ever. great stages and great accommodation. Perfect time of year and great route layout. 2017 again for me (3rd time) - Flights into Alghero were full all rally week, all you need to know!!

[RS]

Yes, it is like you are writing. There are counted 6 best results from first 7 rallies, where you noticed on entry form, that you are part of WRC2. Example for this is Protasov - he was doing also some rallies with R5 car, but out of WRC2 classification as he noticed it on entry form.

So it should be a straight fight between Lappi and Al-Attiyah in Spain?