So what's the solution then? It's obvious that Rally1 is too expensive to be interesting for manufacturers compared to what they get out of it. It's also clear that it is way too expensive for privateers.
Rally2 with Rally1 power. Cheap solution and easily doable.
Manhandling these beasts would be difficult with no aero and worse suspension.
It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Mercedes win again this Sunday, but I am expecting McLaren to bounce back and make it a real fight. We could be in for a close battle between Mercedes, Ferrari and...
Gary Anderson: F1's sudden Japanese GP rule change doesn't go far enough.
“…but more could have been done to ensure qualifying is the spectacle and driving challenge it should be.” Gary Anderson....
https://www.powerslideblog.com/wrc-stage-previews/2026/croatia-rally-2026-route-preview
Μy Croatia Rally route preview. Some of the new stages are really cool, but others like Ucka... meh, not for...
Speaking of Neuville... he doesnt know his future but it seems he does want to continue after this year:
“The desire would be to continue. The championship probably does not want well-known...
https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/subaru-teases-new-rally-car-for-japanese-championship/10808070/
Not currently WRC related but it's something. Subaru making new car for Japan rallying.
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It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Mercedes win again this Sunday, but I am expecting McLaren to bounce back and make it a real fight. We could be in for a close battle between Mercedes, Ferrari and...
2026 - Race 3 [Japan]