Abiteboul said: “What I regret is that we don’t have the structure of discussion to talk these things through, and being able to share and express opinions, and being able to form a consensus.
“We don’t have that [in WRC], but in Formula 1 we do have that. We’ve got lots of opportunities to talk to the FIA, the promoter. We may agree, disagree, and get to some sort of conclusion. We try things out, sometimes they succeed, sometimes they fail. But at least it’s a moving thing.
The Hyundai team principal reflected on the specific situation from that day in Japan as the perfect proof of his point.
“We want to see beautiful cars in extreme conditions,” he said. “But we would like to [actually] see them. Because frankly this morning (Friday) there was not much to see, the [live video] coverage was not excellent, there were not that many cameras around the road. I think that was poor.
I dont agree. If FIA and promoter works properly and has anything to offer, I am sure we should have 3-4 manufacturers (which is enough for proper championship)...
Mismanagement? They were bound to the decrees of Politicians and the Princes of Finance.
17-19 was class because of 4 teams all equally capable with a spread of talent. Wouldn't see that again...
Right now yes, but this is after years of mis-management, which could not have happened :( (one can dream)
17 we were on a high, which was squandered later on, especially with the ill fated...
To go back to the original topic after a really fun excursion (thank you all for the wonderful discussion).
THIS is what I want the top class of WRC to be and not whatever WRC27 will be.
With...
I dont agree. If FIA and promoter works properly and has anything to offer, I am sure we should have 3-4 manufacturers (which is enough for proper championship)...
WRC mainclass from 2027