[WRC] Rallye Monte Carlo 2024

[Morte66]

I guess we'll have a better idea about the new points system tomorrow.

OK, let's see how big a fool I can make of myself...

Ogier probably isn't super worried about points, he'll be wanting another win at Monte Carlo. He'll be pushing, and pushing hard unless he's somehow 10 seconds clear.

Neuville, Tanak and Evans all have something to protect as they would have in previous years, but also more to play for on Sunday morning.

I don't think Neuville is in the mood for going easy right now.

Tanak, especially, would previously have cruised until the power stage tomorrow. Now he has every reason to try to get 12 points out of the day, and if he's been smart with his tyres he has a decent chance. [Edit: he has road position too.]

Evans probably has weaker tyres. It would be reasonable for him to be conservative.

Fourmaux... any points would be welcome. Munster needs to finish, and listen to the warnings in his notes.

And watch out for Taka, everybody. He's on good rubber and ready to rock. Fear him.


On Thursday, at work, the old saying about "a camel is a horse designed by a committee" came up. I said that a camel might be ugly, but it's good at what it does. The new rules are certainly inelegant, so let's hope they're fully like a camel.