All this talk about what should be the future top class cars in WRC all stems from the change to the "WRC+" cars in 2017. This then lead on to the Rally1 hybrids from 2022.

In hindsight, both seem to have been a mistake. Very spectacular looking and super-fast, but too expensive and complicated for new manufacturers and private drivers.

The talk of WRC2+ cars for the future makes me think of the 2011-16 WRC cars. These were really all that was needed with enough power, tech and aero to be exciting but also more affordable.

Was there really anything wrong with this sort of action...

https://youtu.be/Q42jT7AsNFE?si=XKxUAeZmPnRhVOlq