In F1 there are only 3 manufacturers teams right now (+McLaren and Aston Martin kinda too but don't make own engines).
They all make their own chasses (allegedly), and as they're not volume production manufacturers like necessary in WRC they are constructors. On that and Bomber's point they are all commercially viable teams else they wouldn't be there. Bomber isn't totally wrong.
Toyota will not run more than 5 cars in 2026. Would think Ogier hangs it up or goes back to part time status (especially if he wins the title this year). Rovanpera may be tempted to try a different...
No way Solberg should do rally2 events next year..
He has wrc rally win that tens and tens of drivers dream of.. he has been to big class, dropped from there to wrc2 for couple of years. Now wrc2...
It'd be nice to see Solberg in a ralIy1 for a couple events next year, maybe sharing a car with Pajari. But I don't know that a full season in rally1 next year would even be the best move for Solberg...
I just hope there will be some shock movement or smth. It’s been so boring for the last 6 years and no major movements. Especially the last two years
Silly Season 2026