Obviously we are not comparing Loeb 10 years ago but Loeb 2018 vs 2019.
Similarly to Ogier, Mikkelsen was 2nd fastest in 2017.
So technically (in terms of pace/stage times) Loeb/Mikkelsen drops are bigger that Ogier's. While their teammates have podium pace!!!
My whole point with this comparison is that (some?) 2017+ cars seem to be rather tricky with setup/small changes.
I understand. My point is that while Hyundai seems to be a difficult car to set up. Citröen seems to have just utterly screwed up their car on asphalt where nobody seems to be able to set it up anymore.
I'm afraid that Kankkunen doesn't take one fact into account. Back in the 80s there was a great enthusiasm for cars, they were considered cool, and manufacturers were joining motorsport willingly....
Don't be sorry. It was very interesting to read your post. And Vaher's drive was very impressive. Shame about the penalty. Good luck to him!
I'm surprised that the first round of the Portuguese...
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I'm beating a dead horse at the moment, but it is nice to have the data and also to contradict the fake info that the FIA and the manufacturers (mainly Ford, as seen above plus many other times) seem...
I'm afraid that Kankkunen doesn't take one fact into account. Back in the 80s there was a great enthusiasm for cars, they were considered cool, and manufacturers were joining motorsport willingly....
WRC mainclass from 2027