What would be wrong with supplying the 2017 cars with the current 2016 restrictors? Manufacturers would have an outlet to sell their cars to national competitors and to be fair the cars would be no faster than they are now just with active diffs, it might even make them safer for less experienced drivers.
In my limited experience with production style active centre diff (ie Subaru DCCD with an aftermarket controller programmed with custom diff maps), compared to regular plate diffs, a plate diff is easier/more predictable to get used to for a newbie (ie me).
Holy crap, another boring rally planned... the spectacle in Sardegna and in Rome is like day and night. Last time I tried to watch ERC Rome, I managed to stay awake ca 4 minutes more than for Rally...
No drivers named for Lancia, so not clear if there will be a "works" team or just cars available for privateers.
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