Basically they want to invest in some ERC event(s) and eventually let them get that WRC Status. “We believe in the pyramid of progression which provides a career path from ERC to the WRC. But we have no intention of combining the calendars. That’s not what this is about." “Just as the ERC will be stepping stone for drivers and co-drivers progressing to the WRC, it’ll be the same for events. We want to work with governments who are backing events in countries like, for example, Hungary, Latvia and Poland and offer an even greater return on their investment".
IMHO nothing more than some nice words about the same stuff as ever.
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Most likely in short supply, but dishing out 400k for an unproven und un-competitive RallyOne / RMC, I don't see it. Then I would stay with my Rally2 (if I had one :D)
What if they play fair game and don't want to lure out the remaining brands of the market. I mean probably Skoda can't be beaten, but Lancia have crisis to even survive as brand. Hyundai and M-Sport...
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