But how many manufacturer teams we have now that are running Rally2 cars? We only have M-Sport and Hyundai. VW is not a manufacturer team and likely never will be again. Skoda just ended their program and is under the same VAG policy as VW. Citroen, I'm not sure what kind of a deal they're running with Østberg. Toyota doesn't have a car yet.
Skoda are still there, just with a different name.
And don’t you think that if Rally2 was to become the top class with resulting increase in publicity those manufacturers you mentioned wouldn’t make more of an effort?
I dont agree. If FIA and promoter works properly and has anything to offer, I am sure we should have 3-4 manufacturers (which is enough for proper championship)...
Mismanagement? They were bound to the decrees of Politicians and the Princes of Finance.
17-19 was class because of 4 teams all equally capable with a spread of talent. Wouldn't see that again...
Right now yes, but this is after years of mis-management, which could not have happened :( (one can dream)
17 we were on a high, which was squandered later on, especially with the ill fated...
To go back to the original topic after a really fun excursion (thank you all for the wonderful discussion).
THIS is what I want the top class of WRC to be and not whatever WRC27 will be.
With...
I dont agree. If FIA and promoter works properly and has anything to offer, I am sure we should have 3-4 manufacturers (which is enough for proper championship)...
WRC mainclass from 2027