[WRC] News & Rumours 2021

[steve.mandzij]

Peugeot has begun releasing cars under a performance PSE badge, starting with a hybrid wagon. I'd wager it is the most likely candidate.

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[wyler]

Does Mitsubishi relaunch the Ralliart brand?

https://oltnews.com/mitsubishi-relau...brand-in-japan

[bomber21]

https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterlyon/2021/05/11/mitsubishis-rally-winning-ralliart-brand-to-make-timely-comeback/

“ For customers who wish to experience our Mitsubishi-ness, we will launch custom-made accessories for our model lineup as well as re-entering motorsport events around the world,” said Mitsubishi CEO Takao Kato.”

“ According to the silhouettes of the futuristic vehicles seen in slides shown during its presentation, the firm inferred that its return to motorsport would be in SUVs and crossovers from 2023. And given that the brand is putting millions of development dollars into plug-in hybrids and electric powertrains, we can expect the upcoming rally machines to all be electrified. With their history of podium-grabbing performance and industry-leading 4WD powertrains, Ralliart should make a serious splash when they return in around two years time.”

[Jarek Z]

Some rumours about Stellantis (Lanca/FCA/PSA) will be back to wrc again.
Not with Citröen, but one of the other brands.
So: Peugeot, Opel, Fiat, Lancia?

Lancia back to WRC? Would been nice.

Isn't Lancia brand dead?

[the sniper]

https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterlyon/2021/05/11/mitsubishis-rally-winning-ralliart-brand-to-make-timely-comeback/

“ For customers who wish to experience our Mitsubishi-ness, we will launch custom-made accessories for our model lineup as well as re-entering motorsport events around the world,” said Mitsubishi CEO Takao Kato.”

“ According to the silhouettes of the futuristic vehicles seen in slides shown during its presentation, the firm inferred that its return to motorsport would be in SUVs and crossovers from 2023.

I can imagine a return to Dakar for them.

[HKSjbg]

I can imagine a return to Dakar for them.

Or joining Extreme-E

[Franky]

Or joining Extreme-E

Isn't Extreme-E one make series?

[skarderud]

Isn't Lancia brand dead?

No, they have a facelifted ypsilon as 2021 modell.
But together with those other brands, some shared modells is on its way?

Dirthfish wroted about a chinese manu interested i wrc this morning, but who knows?

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[HKSjbg]

Isn't Extreme-E one make series?

Yes but Hummer and Cupra are each fielding teams. Slap on a Mitsubishi badge and they can preach about all the good work they’re doing by racing EVs

[EstWRC]

what?