Having by far the longest stage on Day 1 is harsh on those leading the Championship and so opening the road. They have no chance of the rally win already.
There is always a chance, but it’s good and helps level things out.
I dont know if it's a relevant precedent, but after Group B was banned in at the end of 1986, most top drivers continued in the much less powerful Group A Cars....
Are you sure? Now they were in top class, with unique cars. With Rally2 machinery, also "privateers" will be able to fight for top places. Especially on events where later starting position can be...
I am kind of hoping they do retire and give us and the Championship a kind of fresh start under the new Regs.
Ogier has well had his time (and money), ditto Neuville (and wont like less...
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