Or to Breen and Lefebvre. It's just those contracts were done and published before VW's withdrawal.
On the other hand, I see it quite logical that a driver who has developed the car and drove it for 6000+ kms on gravel and unknown mileage on tarmac will get to compete in it on team's development season. Admittedly I'm a big Hänninen fan, so I don't get to vote.
Yeah same goes with Lefebvre and maybe Breen.
I do understand the situation and I see why thing are like they are but stil it's a bit of a shame.
Agree, I miss those times when there were many seats available in manufacturer cars and then besides them many privateers who actually show some promising times.
That's why we need cheaper cars and more teams. Only elite factory drivers and those with super-rich backers can get a seat in a Rally1.
But no-one should be 'sitting at home'. A Raĺly2 Car is a...
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