I think that option 4 with M-Sport gives him the best chanse to drive Rally1 car.
But option 4 also gives him the worst chance in Rally2, if he wants to win wrc2 this year or atleast show good pace. i think rather Polo private entries and if possible payed M-sport Rally1 outings.
It's gearbox linked with two specific rallys. Engine could be fitted anyone of 2 "homologated" per season. But using 3rd engine in year it's 5 min time penalty on a rally where it's newly fitted
Isn't it like that, two engine limit is connected to certain chassis or body. If they take new car or chassis then they get to use new engines? I might be totally off but I remember smthng like that.
Which being the serial numbered part, explains why there's only so much repair they can do since Sweden 7 months ago.
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