I perfectly understand he doesn't have latest gear. But what I find strange is that they combine front that came much later and keep rear that was changed before that. Ending in a hybrid that the works team never drove together. Wouldn't that mean some setup development and findings from works team are less usefull and he has to find new optimal settings himself?
long shot. to me is they get the new parts they can. probably works won't give the latest to customer (rear/scoop) while the mid front is ok cause is surpassed by the one they're testing. for sure one dev is better than 0 even if the works didn't used
The current entry fees, as stated in Appenxix VI of "2026 FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP – SPORTING REGULATIONS" are:
WRC Manufacturer € 441 352 - for a 2 or 3 car team with P1 status
WRC Team ...
Some interesting insights from Project Rally One...
https://www.wrcwings.tech/2026/02/02/what-a-tuner-built-wrc27-car-will-look-like-prospeeds-rally-one/
I think Toyota wants a challenge and they probably being the only one ready with WRC27 car in time, I think they will seriously think what car they will run against others. Of course they want to...
What's the barriers to entry and incentive for the teams? Just because the top class in combined, it doesn't mean a championship will be open and accessible to every team.
In a combined...
The current entry fees, as stated in Appenxix VI of "2026 FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP – SPORTING REGULATIONS" are: WRC Manufacturer € 441 352 - for a 2 or 3 car team with P1 status WRC Team ...
WRC mainclass from 2027