I don’t understand, you put these expensive plug-in hybrid system on the cars, you get to the stage end, and you can’t hear them since the engine is working, and they can (hardly) hear the questions. Why bother? So many stupid decisions in this sport it’s mind boggling.
This sport is for smart people, after a 20km high-speed section to shut down the engine at 300-700 degrees turbo temperature and other things is simply suicide of the technique. If you don't like it, watch CHESS...
Agree, I miss those times when there were many seats available in manufacturer cars and then besides them many privateers who actually show some promising times.
That's why we need cheaper cars and more teams. Only elite factory drivers and those with super-rich backers can get a seat in a Rally1.
But no-one should be 'sitting at home'. A Raĺly2 Car is a...
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