Mahomo is retiring, and good riddance. 6 mile stages is easily the stupidest thing I have ever heard. Let's cut Formula One races down to 10 laps while we're at, mmmmmmkay?
I think what he means would be having a greater number of stages, but shorter stages, analog to having F1 on a 500 m circuit, but doing more laps. But yeah, I don't agree with that.
This also has to be considered, that Toyota would like to be also competitive in Rally2. Without Solberg there isn't currently anyone driving Toyota Rally2, who could be able to drive for the title.
As I remember, Neuville had engine change during this season and they said it was an already used engine, so Hyundai could change it.
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