Maybe the tests didn't include fast/smooth gravel. Just slow/medium/wet and tarmac, which are conditions you find in GB.
There were very few testing videos of the new car, but they surely did some testing outside of the UK. I think there was a gravel test in Portugal and a tarmac one in (France?)
Campedelli in Rome a couple of weeks ago wasn’t too impressive either.
theres no other option tbf. i doubt fia just sat with every shareholder one day and said "rally2s, screw it". they did tried other ideas, but no one wanted
Safer cars that could be adapted to acommodate SUV bodies were the plan. It didnt worked
Hybrids engines were the plan. It didnt worked.
RedBull had 30min highlights from EACH DAY of the events FOR...
It’s a shame he’s stepping back, clearly one of, if not the fastest guy when fully lit. However, it’s a time of change for the WRC, and it free’s up a spot in a decent car for next year for someone...
theres no other option tbf. i doubt fia just sat with every shareholder one day and said "rally2s, screw it". they did tried other ideas, but no one wanted
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