Quote Originally Posted by AnttiL View Post
My thoughts on the calendar.
Uh, so an enjoyable piece. First, my kudos for that, then followed by some nitpicking 'cause that's only I am good at. Quotes from your blog/site.

There’s only a few changes
If they change three events out of 13, I wouldn't quite call that a few. Admittedly, rotating NZ out isn't unheard of but it's still a change.

And once again the calendar is 13 events long instead of 14.
Calendar hasn't been over 13 since 2008 unless you refer to plans to have more than that. And if you do, plans are plans until proverbial fat lady sings.

and Central European rally seems like an interesting concept.
Now, this comes down to a personal preference but I am firm believer of national rallies. I was to rant about nationalism but my wits got better of me and I'd rather argue that a single organizational entity will make better event than untried cross-border miss-mash. CET sounds like utter garbage of a concept is you ask me.

but changing Catalunya to Mexico makes the calendar appear more gravel-heavy
Just my 2c and very personal opinion but rally equals gravel. Tarmac has a place in WRC but it has been and it has to be a minor partner. Now, what is minor enough is a good question but I am here to stir the pot, not to offer solutions. BTW: since I am on rant, ban RGT!

but maybe Mexico, Portugal, Sardinia and Acropolis are too close to each other.
Until we see the itineraries, this is somewhat speculative but yes, you're right. Then again, Mexico is 3rd event of the season and Acropolis 10th, how much further apart you could potentially set them?