[WRC] Monza Rally 2020

[PLuto]

Mikkelsen had 2 races until now and also just one WRC rally.

It is different to do three rallies during half a year and two events (plus some testing) during one month before the event...

[Mirek]

Allive WRC2 preference over WRC3 goes so far that when they now had 3 WRC3 crews on stage, all in top 10, they instead go to Formaux that is last in WRC2 and 27 or so mins behind.

I guess they don't have data transmitters in WRC3 cars.

[AnttiL]

That's the problem and you're probably right, suits them for events to get ever shorter, though nobody has to enjoy that fact. Requiring events to be at least 350km, preferably all around 400km, is hardly a massive leap and would provide for at least some contingency/legitimacy.

I'm not offending them by going as far as to insult the precious cloverleaf format...

I agree personally, but I also understand that everything is tight right now and there's not much spare for additional costs on the rally organizer side...

[AnttiL]

Allive WRC2 preference over WRC3 goes so far that when they now had 3 WRC3 crews on stage, all in top 10, they instead go to Formaux that is last in WRC2 and 27 or so mins behind.

I just tuned in to see Emil Lindholm being interviewed.

WRC3 cars don't have onboard cameras.

Also, WRC2 teams pay a high entry fee and get television coverage in return. If WRC3 would be shown equally on TV; it wouldn't make sense to pay the higher price.

[AnttiL]

Neuville doesn't restart tomorrow.

[meh]

Everyone who is crying for Evans.. I'm not happy for him probably losing his title either, but let's admit it - he made a mistake. If it could be mechanical failure, then I could understand this behavior better.

[mknight]

Might It have something to do with them having no camera...?

Ok, thanks for explanation.

[AnttiL]

I am not sure you can expect more transparency from FIA/organizers, they are not run like a public affairs office.

On the other hand I totally agree that "allive" has way too much "tv mentality" of a scripted show. When something happens they should just keep working (from studio, stage end, w/e). Sure they will often have little info, but the constant turning off is really irritating.

They have their "tv stages" now every 3-4 stages, but they could still run non-stop between tbh.

It's not exactly cheap to broadcast All Live with the aeroplane in the air etc. I totally understand that they switch off if nothing is happening.

[mknight]

Neuville doesn't restart tomorrow.

I have to say I don't get it still...

Adamo talking about "not risking anything". Risking what? Destroyed engine? Does that matter now?

[mknight]

It's not exactly cheap to broadcast All Live with the aeroplane in the air etc. I totally understand that they switch off if nothing is happening.

The reporters in service park are still there and can comment what is happening. Instead we have to go to twitter etc. ourselves and search for stuff. Before Mexico they used to have studio guests, but I guess that's cancelled due to COVID.

Sometimes last year they also used to have a fixed camera in service park, nothing like that now.

On this rally they could even have fixed camera looking at the track next to the service park.