I think this part is rather important. One can understand it as one or both of:
a) The drivers did a bad job at developing the car/ providing feedback/ testing
or
b) The value of repeated runs of short test sections where drivers know every stone is limited - This would also explain why some people were so sure Citroen would decimate all after looking at their test vids in December.
Does Rally Finland always announce the route so early?
I'm waiting for the Rally Portugal one, which is two months before Finland. It's quite frustrating when you are trying to plan your trip.
If I remember correctly, they used to announce the route at the end of February or early Mars. It´s early but sooo nice...
WRC Secto Rally Finland 2026