Hyundai WRT

[TWRC]

And that bloke Famin. Someone like Corrado should be. Someone who loves rallying.

Of course it's not going to happen, but it would be a great story if they came back with FX on the top and dominated again!

[Eli]

Of course it's not going to happen, but it would be a great story if they came back with FX on the top and dominated again!

Before you know it, DirtFish headlines: “With Peugeot dwindling in WEC, what are the chances they’ll be back in the WRC some 22 years after “the whale”? Lol

[deephouse]

Famin did express that at that time when he was in charge they weren't interested in rallying. I assume he wasn't souch into sport. Although they made 208 R5 and that thing still have one of the greatest sounds out of exaust for me personally.

That's why I believe that team boss or whole motorsport department should be someone with rallying history or passion.

I said some time ago that Cyril isn't with heart in this sport. Sorry but it's true. I know he doesn't have the last word, but pretty much does have influence since above them, people are really listening at key people down there. And as I predicted, that Hyundai would leave soon, this sceanario will probably come true. Sure he could convince them to stay, but I have a feeling it's more vice versa than that we are hoping for. Sadly.

And yes, Peugeot does have ultimatum in WEC. If wins will not come they will consider of leaving. Still think that they did best in rallying and is more appealing.

[Eli]

Famin did express that at that time when he was in charge they weren't interested in rallying. I assume he wasn't souch into sport. Although they made 208 R5 and that thing still have one of the greatest sounds out of exaust for me personally.

That's why I believe that team boss or whole motorsport department should be someone with rallying history or passion.

I said some time ago that Cyril isn't with heart in this sport. Sorry but it's true. I know he doesn't have the last word, but pretty much does have influence since above them, people are really listening at key people down there. And as I predicted, that Hyundai would leave soon, this sceanario will probably come true. Sure he could convince them to stay, but I have a feeling it's more vice versa than that we are hoping for. Sadly.

And yes, Peugeot does have ultimatum in WEC. If wins will not come they will consider of leaving. Still think that they did best in rallying and is more appealing.

And that 206 was a beautiful car, the 207 that followed may not have looked as pretty but the exhaust note was on point, as was the 208 R5’s like you said…In a world where almost nobody makes a 3 door supermini and most have reverted to a 5 door layout, would it be too much to ask from Peugeot to bring in their 208 into the mix and create a version for the 2027 rules & regulations?

[becher]

And yes, Peugeot does have ultimatum in WEC. If wins will not come they will consider of leaving. Still think that they did best in rallying and is more appealing.

Whats your source on this one? Sportscar journalists that are allmost always in the know specifically said that the clickbait shit "Peugeot will leave said Linda Jackson" is not what was actually said in that meeting.

[deephouse]

And that 206 was a beautiful car, the 207 that followed may not have looked as pretty but the exhaust note was on point, as was the 208 R5’s like you said…In a world where almost nobody makes a 3 door supermini and most have reverted to a 5 door layout, would it be too much to ask from Peugeot to bring in their 208 into the mix and create a version for the 2027 rules & regulations?

I think it would be awesome. The car does look badass even without all those aero packages.

[saco0o]

saw some people on fb talking about how os hyundai going from wrc to wec because "nobody watches wec". someone suggested "go check number of views on the official highlights from both series". man, wrc has around 90k per day, wec have up to 300k and even +400k on a full race at spa. i also thought wec was smaller. what a shock. last two years they also have decent numbers tbh.

[EstWRC]

Greece road book

https://youtu.be/wPw_ZV7Pyi0?si=Edtnim2HRPziRFS1

[Backa]

saw some people on fb talking about how os hyundai going from wrc to wec because "nobody watches wec". someone suggested "go check number of views on the official highlights from both series". man, wrc has around 90k per day, wec have up to 300k and even +400k on a full race at spa. i also thought wec was smaller. what a shock. last two years they also have decent numbers tbh.

Before I got rally.tv, I mostly check highlights on redbull.tv than on youtube. Not sure if it's that good comparision. Also WRC has twice as many rounds as WEC.

WRC youtube channel has more subscibers than WEC.

Looking at reddit, WRC is smaller than WEC, looking at instagram, WRC is bigger than WEC. It's quite hard to say.

At the end of day, WRC has potential to gain new fans and manus, similarly as WEC is doing that. If they will be able to realize that potential in next few years, is different question.

[saco0o]

this is weird... "hyundai will rumored to be run by american team chip ganassi using a oreca chassis in wec"
like, its just hyundai money and stickers? is that cheaper?

man im really thinking wrc should just go to spec cars and allowing manufacturers to change the "nose" of the car (headlights & front grill desing). the hybrid is already spec, the roll cage is basically spec (because they need to follow tight guidelines), the engines are already super tight on the construction.
just get someone to build a full simpler spec car and sell them to the teams and drivers, its going to be cheaper.
make it a crossoverISH thing since thats what the manufacturers want now. the puma is one of the coolest cars on the planet right now (tho the new car dont need all that exagerated [AWESOME] look with all the aerokit).