Actually we can't see how much it affects the results. We know it does but we don't know how much. For example is the difference between running first and third so bad that Mikkelsen is 40 seconds ahead of Ogier? How come that Latvala is on the very same pace as Ogier while is running a lot more down the order? I tend to believe that it's not only about sweeping but more about the things in Ogier's head like Lunde said (which is of course related to sweeping).
You have a point of course, but this happens to Sordo now as well, not only Ogier. And Sordo is doing very good job so far this season.
"With that car, your brain can actually never keep up"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4IRMYuE1hI
Peter Thul (WRC Promoter) says WRC27 will go to ERC and national championships as soon as 2028/29 and FIA are actively discussing timelines https://youtu.be/vrojMnqI2iw?t=1185
Like every other top athlete. Still no sympathy. They doing theire dream and get good paid.
Its 2000 rallydrivers last 20 years that would give everything to make a swap.
Its like every other...
New Lancia first gravel test ! ;) https://youtu.be/NEi-ie-k3ME?si=vIm3e3Epv75pITun
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