Not a bad start for Francois Delecour in the Monte Carlo Rally. He is currently 22nd on stage 2, faster than many R5 cars - Bergkvist, Tempestini, Giordano...
Pretty sure Bergkvist had trouble (spin, off, held up by Dumas maybe). Probably the others too. There's a section in the splits where some of the WRC 2 field lose a lot of time.
Still impressed though. Didn't expect the car to be that quick...
The problem is the team politics come into the picture once they start doing such things. The car in front has an advantage in some cases but if they always allow the driver with fresh tires the...
If there is no other option, they will drive slower cars. And I think that both of them will not retire unless they will have to or there will be no other option or when they will not be competitive...
I think they're all worried about their salaries falling because there is less of an exclusive club more than anything.....
Silly Season 2026