[WRC] Rallye Monte Carlo 2024

[focus206]

I dont get it, by listening to commentators, thierry isnt the winner? but we will see it tomorrow? i understood that who is first on saturday night is winner

He gets the maximum amount of points from the Saturday classification only IF he finishes the rally.
So if Neuville finishes tomorrow, he gets 18 points + whatever he collects tomorrow. If he doesn't finish tomorrow, he gets 0.

[CeskyOndra]

So if Neuville bins it tomorrow, he doesnt get 18 points?

He can drop a positions, but he CAN'T retire

[wyler]

So if Neuville bins it tomorrow, he doesnt get 18 points?

exactly. the rally goes as always, you need to fiish to win. then, after the finish, they just count points differently, awarding some for Saturday night standings and others for Sunday. winner is still the best overall, but it is possible that he will not be the one with more points, with some particular combination of results.

[TypeR]

Only championship points are divided differently, overall winner is decided still same as before, after final stage with smallest total time.

If so, then for it changes my opinion about the system a bit..

And this sentence should have been written and repeated everywhere when talked about new system.

I also understood that rally winner is decided today*.

[CeskyOndra]

I thought that it is obvious

[wyler]

If so, then for it changes my opinion about the system a bit..

And this sentence should have been written and repeated everywhere when talked about new system.

I also understood that rally winner is decided today*.

honestly it was quite clear on the reg. it just sparked a huge confusing argument on the fans media

[TypeR]

Would have been more clear to say and explain from WRC side that Thr-Sat is leg1 and Sun leg2..
Leg1 18 points (put on hold till finishing)
Leg2 7+5p
Overall winner is still with least overall time. And there wouldn't have been such a confusion.

[CeskyOndra]

Im so hyped for tomorrow. It is going to be a huge battle

[240RS]

Looks like the position changes might work in Ogier's favour inadvertently. Theoretically a better road position. "Less" dirt, if today's form guide is to be believed.

[Fast Eddie WRC]