[WRC] News & Rumours 2020

[tommeke_B]

Also keep in mind that the occasional spectator who goes to a random public area always enjoys their spectacular but inefficient way of taking junctions and hairpins...

And when the previous generation was more accessible, especially in the first season (2011) it was nice to see those. There were quite a few drivers who were not talented enough to become WRC drivers, but were still very entertaining to see.

[AnttiL]

Also keep in mind that the occasional spectator who goes to a random public area always enjoys their spectacular but inefficient way of taking junctions and hairpins...

And when the previous generation was more accessible, especially in the first season (2011) it was nice to see those. There were quite a few drivers who were not talented enough to become WRC drivers, but were still very entertaining to see.

Junctions as spectating places are underrated! Lots of anti-lag noise, different approaches and action guaranteed

Rally2 cars, or even Rally4 cars can also be entertaining to see. However, seeing that one Finnish dude pumping the gas in 2019 was not entertaining...

[tommeke_B]

Junctions as spectating places are underrated! Lots of anti-lag noise, different approaches and action guaranteed

Rally2 cars, or even Rally4 cars can also be entertaining to see. However, seeing that one Finnish dude pumping the gas in 2019 was not entertaining...

I know, I think the same way as you do. However I'm talking about a different audience. Also that Finnish guy is a very bad example. I'm talking about guys like Prokop, Araujo, Wilson, Block, Kuipers etc.

[AnttiL]

I know, I think the same way as you do. However I'm talking about a different audience. Also that Finnish guy is a very bad example. I'm talking about guys like Prokop, Araujo, Wilson, Block, Kuipers etc.

I see what you mean, but I'm more into the sporting aspect so when these guys are competitionally in no-man's-land, it's frustrating.

Besides, why couldn't they keep running their 2016 spec WRC cars? It's still allowed, right?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I see what you mean, but I'm more into the sporting aspect so when these guys are competitionally in no-man's-land, it's frustrating.

Besides, why couldn't they keep running their 2016 spec WRC cars? It's still allowed, right?

They could but there's little incentive as they get no attention, coverage or reward. Did you see or hear anything of Prokop in Sardinia at the weekend ?

[AnttiL]

They could but there's little incentive as they get no attention, coverage or reward. Did you see or hear anything of Prokop in Sardinia at the weekend ?

No. And I didn't hear about Kimmo Kurkela in Estonia, driving a 2017 spec car. Deividas Jocius had some coverage in Monte, but was entered through M-Sport.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

No. And I didn't hear about Kimmo Kurkela in Estonia, driving a 2017 spec car. Deividas Jocius had some coverage in Monte, but was entered through M-Sport.

No wonder with those in Estonia waaay down the running order.

[dimviii]

I agree about Evans, he's clearly the best driver this year, he is very fast and consistent at the same time. There's no reason to think he wouldn't be doing the same if there were 10 or 12 events.

while i agree with you Tom,i have to mention that for some previous years,if we had stop the championship at 2/3 of season,maybe now we have Neuville with 2 world championships under his belt.
You never know if any driver if he is going to continue with this pace for ever.
Except Ogier i would say,because we have watch his capabilities for many years.

Solberg seems to be the next rising star, looks just as promising as what Rovanperä did the last couple of years. However, when watching onboards, I hope he can still process his pacenotes when things are going even faster.

what do you mean Tom at last paragraph?

edit My opinion about Oliver is that i am trully surprised that none factory team have grabbed him so far.
This guy for me has showed even greater impression than Kalle.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

6x Champion says Monza Rally is great news..

https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/1...ion-great-news

[AnttiL]

Of course he’s happy because he’s not leading