Rally Discussion and Bar Talk Thread

**240RS** · 5th June 2025, 11:49

Oliver Solberg's event scoring selections appear not too well thought out, I feel.

He has opted not to score where he looked a shoe-in to bag points and picked others that, on paper, didn't present the best balance. Like Nikolay Gryazin, budget doesn't seem to be an issue, and with it the complication of choosing the best option(s) presents an unusual dilemma.

Hindsight is such a good teacher, but you can't help but wonder whether the luxury of choice is not much of a blessing here.

**becher** · 5th June 2025, 13:41

Originally Posted by Corcaíoch

Any suggestions or recommendations for any rally podcasts that are worth listening to, other than Dirtfish, or is it the only option we've left? In English only unfortunately.

The Sprint Podcast is quit fun, the guys are clearly amateurs, but they do a good job and are entertaining. It is defunct and was never news related, but some good interviews and discussions of past events.

Another one would be the Rally DNA podcast, more professional and also very enjoyable. It seems to be defunct as well but their main focus was also on historic stuff and the odd interview.

**Humber** · 8th June 2025, 11:16

With Ford partnering with Red Bull for F1 in 2026, what performance levels are Ford expecting from M-Sport in 2025? 5th in Safari for Munster is the season's 'highlight' so far.
Would a Skoda type Rally2 operation (Rally 3 etc) be a better use of resources?

**WRCStan** · 8th June 2025, 14:05

Ford don't really care already

**saco0o** · 8th June 2025, 18:09

at this point im cheering for:
1) another manufacturer to partner with msport for '27 cuz ford doenst give a cr4p
2) the 2027 rules are so 'free' that MSPORT can just build a generic hatchback with an engine to rent/sell to costumers/privateers

**TypeR** · 15th June 2025, 03:53

Waking up early on Sunday morning and seeing that forum is back.. feels good

**AndyRAC** · 15th June 2025, 09:34

Originally Posted by WRCStan

Ford don't really care already

They certainly don't care about WRC.......other motorsports they do.

**saco0o** · 15th June 2025, 11:19

what happened? i heard there were some outrages on internet servers last week. was it related?

**240RS** · 19th June 2025, 09:25

Yohan Rossel believes he is ready for the jump to Rally1. Me thinks he should tough it out another year and lead Citroen in the new-for-2027 class that is likely to suit the French manufacturer.

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/rosse...rally1-chance/

**Fast Eddie WRC** · 19th June 2025, 12:11

Originally Posted by 240RS

Yohan Rossel believes he is ready for the jump to Rally1. Me thinks he should tough it out another year and lead Citroen in the new-for-2027 class that is likely to suit the French manufacturer.

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/rosse...rally1-chance/

It would've been good if the FFSA had funded him into the Puma Rally1 this year to replace Fourmaux. That's the only way unless you're rich as the other Teams are full.

Dirtfish seem to think his C3 Rally2 will still be competitive in 2027 vs the new spaceframe cars !