Rally Sweden 2023

**becher** · 28th January 2023, 19:42

Wasn't Bertelli a half decent driver (or somewhat competitive gentleman driver) in WRC2 like 10 years ago?

**AnttiL** · 28th January 2023, 19:50

Originally Posted by becher

Wasn't Bertelli a half decent driver (or somewhat competitive gentleman driver) in WRC2 like 10 years ago?

The level of WRC2 was something else back then. But Bertelli is one of the fastest of the gentleman drivers, while Serderidis is the slowest.

**bwallace** · 28th January 2023, 19:53

Originally Posted by AnttiL

The level of WRC2 was something else back then. But Bertelli is one of the fastest of the gentleman drivers, while Serderidis is the slowest.

Serderis is too old to push limits he can get heart attack

**er88** · 28th January 2023, 20:11

Msport have to look at themselves as to why Bertelli has gone elsewhere.

As others have said, I don't begrudge Bertelli or other gentlemen drivers at all. They've earned their money in life or have rich families, so spend it how you want. And I'd rent a yaris over a puma, even if cost a little bit more.

However I do agree they shouldn't be running ahead of the top WRC2 drivers or "stealing* their potential TV airtime. Surely something the FIA/organisers can look at.....

**fiscorpun** · 28th January 2023, 20:50

What r u guys saying? That having Privateers entering Rally1 is "bad"??? Jesus christ...

**skarderud** · 28th January 2023, 21:38

Originally Posted by fiscorpun

What r u guys saying? That having Privateers entering Rally1 is "bad"??? Jesus christ...

No, slow, bad drivers isbad, not fast, good drivers...

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**NOT** · 28th January 2023, 21:45

Originally Posted by fiscorpun

What r u guys saying? That having Privateers entering Rally1 is "bad"??? Jesus christ...

yes thats what we are saying... because there are standards in this world... unless you are a drooling autist that belongs in a cage and enjoys seeing a rally1 car going at road speed just because its a rally1 car....

**AndersX** · 28th January 2023, 22:21

Just a thought - what if there was a FiA rule that every gent-driver going for R1 ride need to finance and enter at least 1 WRC 2 or WRC 3 driver for as many rallies. Lets call it as a luxury tax for allowing driving among the elite athlets in World Championship? I think in the endurance racing we often can see gent-drivers teaming up with pro-drivers - one gets fun, others - the seat time.

**Essaj** · 28th January 2023, 23:06

Originally Posted by AndersX

Just a thought - what if there was a FiA rule that every gent-driver going for R1 ride need to finance and enter at least 1 WRC 2 or WRC 3 driver for as many rallies. Lets call it as a luxury tax for allowing driving among the elite athlets in World Championship? I think in the endurance racing we often can see gent-drivers teaming up with pro-drivers - one gets fun, others - the seat time.

Fking hell. Just be happy that somebody is actually renting and bringing more of these cars around and also there are rumours that Serderidis will give his car to a youngster for some events later on.