Rally1 hybrid cars (2022-)

**TypeR** · 16th December 2023, 09:22

I believe it's more like ,,Wilson's rule''..
So rally1 cars can compete on national rallies.
https://dirtfish.com/rally/rally1-ca...sports-future/

RS · 16th December 2023, 10:15

This reminds of the old RRC cars. I'm not sure of the point.. almost the same cost as a WRC1 car but without the performance. Plus won't the existing engine mapping and gearing be designed for existing hybrids?

**ictus** · 16th December 2023, 10:30

Originally Posted by RS

This reminds of the old RRC cars. I'm not sure of the point.. almost the same cost as a WRC1 car but without the performance. Plus won't the existing engine mapping and gearing be designed for existing hybrids?

the "hybrid boost" lasts only a few seconds at once, and only at full throttle aplication, so the cars run more time without it than with it.
Plus remember the small time differences on stages when drivers claimed they had no hybrid

**Mirek** · 16th December 2023, 13:59

Just why? What's the point of all that?

Again and again they spend time and effort on rule changes which are completely pointless and bring nothing for the future of the sport.

**becher** · 16th December 2023, 14:49

Originally Posted by Mirek

Just why? What's the point of all that?

Again and again they spend time and effort on rule changes which are completely pointless and bring nothing for the future of the sport.

It's first and foremost to benefit M Sport, as Willson was lobbying for this, if anyone will actually rent/buy a car from them to run in national championship remains to be seen.

**Kenneth** · 16th December 2023, 15:39

Could be good choice for drivers that wants to try out Rally1 or for teams that want to try out WRC2 drivers on one event. The question is how much cheaper they will be.

But I can definitely see the costs of renting them for one-off start going down as less infrastructure will be needed on site.