Any more opinions on that big jump at the end of the PS ? I've read a lot of criticism on social media from serious rally people and journos. Some just because its completely artificial (and with a big 'runway'), and others think it dangerous to spectators if a jump went wrong.
Far from completely artificial. The terrain had a natural crest, all the did was modify it to resemble more the Ouninpohja yellow house crest and build a road over it. If you want something completely artificial, look at the Great Orme or Guanajuato ramp jumps.
Stat-fact, 53 500 unique spectators for Rally Estonia
https://sport.delfi.ee/artikkel/120392099/publikurekord-sundiski-delfi-rally-estoniast-sai-kohapeal-osa-53-500-inimest
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