Quote Originally Posted by AndyRAC View Post
Which begs the question - if the new regs aren't likely to change much, how do they attract more manufacturers?

Here is an unpopular view; the WRC isn't as big/popular or relevant as those inside the sport like to think it is.......Can we be certain Hyundai will stick around?

And what makes it worse is seeing the Porsche, Ferrari & Cadillac Hypercars pounding around test tracks ready for their debuts in the next year or two....
Porsche and Ferrari are 'hyperbrands' competing in 'hypercars'. They would never be a target for WRC.
What it does show, however, is that few brands are genuinely attracted to full electric for their motorsport programmes. It is certainly dimiishing.
Hybrid remains the way to go.

I think people can also be a bit too quick too write off the appeal of WRC. I mean, christ, 3 of the top 5 brands in the entire world are competing in it!