[WRC] News & rumours (part IV) 2016

[Simmi]

Here's online version of the story I was referencing last week. The FIA looking at shortening European rallies.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report...ropean-rallies

*sighs*

[EstWRC]

i used to really like Neuville back in the day but since he has joined Hyundai i dont like him that much anymore. No doubt he is a talent but the impression i get from him is that he seems very spoiled and wants everything handed to him on golden spoon.

i mean, you have Hyundai, the second best at the moment and Citroen, the next second best team (maybe the best in 2017?) offering you a multi-year deals and you dont want it ? Most of the drivers are dreaming to get such deals, like Meeke some years ago, Tänak, Breen and the list goes on...

[AL14]

i used to really like Neuville back in the day but since he has joined Hyundai i dont like him that much anymore. No doubt he is a talent but the impression i get from him is that he seems very spoiled and wants everything handled to him on golden spoon.

i mean, you have Hyundai, the second best at the moment and Citroen, the next second best team (maybe the best in 2017?) offering you a multi-year deals and you dont want it ? Most of the drivers are dreaming to get such deals, like Meeke some years ago, Tänak, Breen and the list goes on...

I partially disagree with you. I don't know if he is a spoiled brat, maybe he is, maybe not. we can't know unless some hyundai team member tell us.
Anyway being at the end of a contract makes you negotiate with more teams and of course you try to find the best deal and refuse some offer if you are able to do it. I think it is totally fair and part of the game.

When and if Tanak and Breen will achieve the same success they will be able to do the same.

[GravelBen]

I guess Neuville is wanting to keep his options open for 2018 in case he makes the wrong choice with the relative competitiveness of next years cars being a bit of an unknown.

[Andre Oliveira]

With shorter events i predict no 2nd loop in stages to avoid people over the limit.

[Hartusvuori]

Here's online version of the story I was referencing last week. The FIA looking at shortening European rallies.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report...ropean-rallies

*sighs*

If they want to get rid of all fans travelling from abroad or even longer distances inside the host country, this is a perfect plan to execute. Why not put Capito's Power Stage in the mix as well. Abomination! Nyt Mahonen oikeesti!

[stefanvv]

Well, let's think a little over it, most of the challengers last only 2 days max before rally2 comes in. The major part of them even on 1st day. So, FIA wants to make the rally more thrilling, without any artificial competition as is the starting order. I think it's not such a bad idea.

[MartijnS]

Well, would be the end for people to go to foreign rallies, thats for sure. Definitely not worth travelling for 1.5 days.

[EightGear]

With shorter events i predict no 2nd loop in stages to avoid people over the limit.

That will be the last thing to happen.

[stefanvv]

Well, would be the end for people to go to foreign rallies, thats for sure. Definitely not worth travelling for 1.5 days.

Do You think FIA cares about this? What is 1 day more anyway?