New to WRC--How should I watch and what should I watch for

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Sweden will be totally different event, so much faster with real studded tyres.

Portugal is first event which tell truth about cars performance.

I repeat the point I made on the RMC thread - In 8 of the past 10 WRC editions the Monte winner has ended up as WDC. This is more a reflection of driver pace and adaptability, but the qualities that make a Monte winner seem to be those that produce the right mix of speed and consistency throughout the season.
Ogier in a wheelbarrow would be a serious contender, the Fiesta looks a bit better than that!