Rally Italia Sardegna '16

[Mirek]

Should Prokop team up with De Rooy in the Dakar trucks? Build a Skoda Kodiaq T1. Skoda R5 in ERC, etc

I think he stays with Toyota but I'm not sure.

[RS]

I wonder if that decision was made before or after he got banged with a 5min penalty? Prokop would be a superb addition to the ERC.

Not convinced about that. He was often slower than Kopecky here whilst driving a WRCar...

[Simmi]

Not convinced about that. He was often slower than Kopecky here whilst driving a WRCar...

Not saying he'd win the championship but it's more suited to his level and would allow him to actually compete for wins. He'd also be a good benchmark for R5 drivers. Maybe he knows he'd get schooled I'm not sure. But when you're in his position and you're not enjoying it then there is zero reason to continue.

[RS]

Leg 3 times, Lappi!!

http://rally-base.com/2016/rally-ita...na-2016/?leg=3

[Rallyper]

Leg 3 times, Lappi!!

http://rally-base.com/2016/rally-ita...na-2016/?leg=3

Are you in Capito mode? Seriously?

[RS]

Are you in Capito mode? Seriously?

Would you say that if it was Tidemand?

[Simmi]

I have to admit I'm pretty conflicted about the WRC at the moment.

If you ignore some of the nonsense being spouted by his team boss, I completely understand Ogier's frustrations and, like many on here, I think it's completely unfair being asked to sweep for two days. I'd like to see that regulation changed next year.

But.... damn, we've had five different rally winners in a row! I think that's the first time that's happened since 2001.

You can't ignore how good that is for the sport. The ability to tune in and not actually know who is going to win the event has been a distant memory for rally fans. I'm also enjoying following the events a lot more, but at the same time in the back of my mind I am aware that there's this artificial element to it.

So the big question is what is the bigger evil? Is it more important to have purity of competition than a more exciting show? Like I say I'm conflicted.

I guess for hardcore rally fans it's a case of how much do you allow yourself to enjoy this current format...

[RS]

I have to admit I'm pretty conflicted about the WRC at the moment.

If you ignore some of the nonsense being spouted by his team boss, I completely understand Ogier's frustrations and, like many on here, I think it's completely unfair being asked to sweep for two days. I'd like to see that regulation changed next year.

But.... damn, we've had five different rally winners in a row! I think that's the first time that's happened since 2001.

You can't ignore how good that is for the sport. The ability to tune in and not actually know who is going to win the event has been a distant memory for rally fans. I'm also enjoying following the events a lot more, but at the same time in the back of my mind I am aware that there's this artificial element to it.

So the big question is what is the bigger evil? Is it more important to have purity of competition than a more exciting show? Like I say I'm conflicted.

I guess for hardcore rally fans it's a case of how much do you allow yourself to enjoy this current format...

I would rather see a level playing field and different winners on merit.

[AndyRAC]

I saw some comments from Tiff Needell complaining that handicapping the best driver, and allowing others to win is a false excitement. Predictably, quite a few rally fans were outraged by his suggestion.

I agree with him; I don't have a problem with it in national/ club 'entertainment' series, I;e the BTCC. But in a serious World Championship, it has no place; Ballast, DRS, running first may all add 'excitement' but in my opinion it devalues the sport.

[PLuto]

Yeah, he was saying that since Mexico I believe. He knows he can't compete with the manufacturer teams and he's a bit tired of WRC. He said he might return to WRC2 where he has better chance to fight for good positions.

I think he will go out of rallysport...