WRC main class in 2025

**er88** · 18th September 2023, 21:05

Originally Posted by becher

Who would have jumped in to replace CD on such a short notice anyway? Leaving such decisions so late smells of incompetence.

I think there were a few talks initially that teams could develop their own hybrid systems, but last I heard of that was around a year ago. Considering the state of the championship, Msports difficulties, the need for teams to run more cars etc, it wouldve been a silly extra expense at this stage.

Plus, no doubt it would've just resulted in an another way for Toyota to gain an advantage on Hyundai and Msport...

**becher** · 18th September 2023, 21:55

Originally Posted by er88

I think there were a few talks initially that teams could develop their own hybrid systems, but last I heard of that was around a year ago. Considering the state of the championship, Msports difficulties, the need for teams to run more cars etc, it wouldve been a silly extra expense at this stage.

Plus, no doubt it would've just resulted in an another way for Toyota to gain an advantage on Hyundai and Msport...

Agree yes, but the change to manufacturer developed units would've been to late now.

**trykmann** · 19th September 2023, 03:24

This news probably confirms there won't be any new manufacturers joining the championship before 2027.

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**wyler** · 19th September 2023, 08:23

Originally Posted by trykmann

This news probably confirms there won't be any new manufacturers joining the championship before 2027.

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not necessarily, due to the subaru-toyota partnership, a subaru car could be some sort of rebranded blue yaris with different aesthetic.

**bomber21** · 19th September 2023, 11:20

So, to be honest, noone would notice and no manufacturer would leave or join if hybrid unit was removed… Hybrid is totally useless.

rp · 19th September 2023, 15:00

Originally Posted by bomber21

So, to be honest, noone would notice and no manufacturer would leave or join if hybrid unit was removed… Hybrid is totally useless.

Maybe, but Evans would have been retired without the Hybrid in Greece.

**wyler** · 25th September 2023, 13:45

proposal from Rich Millener:

team to have 2 rally1 + 1 rally2 of a "junior" manu team to score for championship points.

http://www.areacorse.com/milliner-proposta-wrc/

**seb_sh** · 25th September 2023, 17:43

Originally Posted by wyler

proposal from Rich Millener:

team to have 2 rally1 + 1 rally2 of a "junior" manu team to score for championship points.

http://www.areacorse.com/milliner-proposta-wrc/

useless idea

**WRCStan** · 25th September 2023, 18:08

Originally Posted by seb_sh

useless idea

Just 6 Rally1s, what's Ogier going to do, leave 3/4 drivers going for the championship?

To be fair there isn't much detail there but doesn't sound sensible at all.

**wyler** · 25th September 2023, 18:56

Originally Posted by WRCStan

Just 6 Rally1s, what's Ogier going to do, leave 3/4 drivers going for the championship?

To be fair there isn't much detail there but doesn't sound sensible at all.

i think you misread... it will not affect team size. why only 6 rally1? a team can have 3 or 4 like now, and get points from the top 2, exactly like now. point is adding a junior team with as many car as you please, and top car get points for manus championship. it's a good idea to have youngsters in works team, and get attention on support championships.