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[EstWRC]

For me it isn’t strange. He has been driving since 4 years old and achieved already everything, can understand totally that he hasn’t got the motivation anymore

But I have to admit I’m surprised a little cause I didn’t believe the rumors

[becher]

The fourth Toyota would be free to rent for the full year then?

[meh]

The fourth Toyota would be free to rent for the full year then?

We don't know which rallies someone is doing. Ogier and Rovanperä both with half-season does not mean they divide all the rallies, they may compete somewhere together as well.

[becher]

We don't know which rallies someone is doing. Ogier and Rovanperä both with half-season does not mean they divide all the rallies, they may compete somewhere together as well.

Could be, I think Dirtfish phrased it like they won't meet this season but who knows if that's accurate.

[EstWRC]

I guess Sweden, Poland, Latvia and Finland for sure for Kalle.

At least I can’t see Ogier at those rallies.

And Japan for all the drivers I guess

[CeskyOndra]

I would add maybe Chile?

[Sulland]

For me it isn’t strange. He has been driving since 4 years old and achieved already everything, can understand totally that he hasn’t got the motivation anymore

But I have to admit I’m surprised a little cause I didn’t believe the rumors

It also tells me there are too many rounds, too much travel and too much hassle being a factory driver!

[AndyRAC]

It also tells me there are too many rounds, too much travel and too much hassle being a factory driver!

While MotoGP/ F1 can get away with having 20 plus rounds; at the moment, the WRC isn't big enough to have more than 10 in my opinion. WEC only has about 8-9......that's called being sensible.

[rallyfiend]

While MotoGP/ F1 can get away with having 20 plus rounds; at the moment, the WRC isn't big enough to have more than 10 in my opinion. WEC only has about 8-9......that's called being sensible.

Circuit racers turn up on a Thursday and leave on a Sunday.

It must seem luxurious compared to a WRC event that includes three days of recce.....

[Tauri_J]

I would not say too many. F1 has twice as much rounds but obviously right now rally takes a whole week to complete. Recce starts already monday/tuesday.

Why not Wednesday and Thursday for recce? Then Shakedown at friday morning, rally itself starts friday afternoon. Could easily run 300km. Friday 75 km, Saturday 150 and Sunday 75.
Throw in nightstages where possible and points for stages/legs and more tyre changes.