But the cars need to look like road models, right? Other than that, are there really any parts that are the same on a road car and a current WRC car other than small details like lights and door handles?
Roof and tailgate probably.
and many things under body panels (wheel base is same as production model, so there is many parts which are mandatory by rules)
I dont agree. If FIA and promoter works properly and has anything to offer, I am sure we should have 3-4 manufacturers (which is enough for proper championship)...
Mismanagement? They were bound to the decrees of Politicians and the Princes of Finance.
17-19 was class because of 4 teams all equally capable with a spread of talent. Wouldn't see that again...
Right now yes, but this is after years of mis-management, which could not have happened :( (one can dream)
17 we were on a high, which was squandered later on, especially with the ill fated...
Certainty it wasn't the development what cost that much money.
WRC mainclass from 2027