2025 WRC News & Rumours

[doubled1978]

This is probably also part of Kalle's reasons. The new cars moving to Rally2-power in 2027 wont give him any missing buzz.

Toyota will also appreciate having the high Rally2 experience of Solberg in developing their new car. Kalle wouldn't enjoy this but Solberg will love it.

Probably.
It’s happened before though, those of us old enough to remember going from Group B to Group A will recall that was a lot worse initially than this is going to be. Can you imagine what Salonen felt like going from the 205 T16 to the Mazda 323. It must have felt broken.
The 1987 RAC rally was a bit sad, but already by 1988 the competition was good and the cars were getting quick. 2027 might be a bit crap, but I’ll bet by 2028 things will be on the up.

[Krigen]

Why is it idiotic? Have you ever spectated live? It not less snow tnow than in the 90 s 00 s nobody complained thenWhy have it up in a area wich is wery unatractive and remote for spectators compered to the original. And yes the stages are much worse also. It just fia got the idea that we need meter high snowbanks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfrsehGea8M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCPmH0469X8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39cyUAiG5MI

[Rallyper]

Why is it idiotic? Have you ever spectated live? It not less snow tnow than in the 90 s 00 s nobody complained thenWhy have it up in a area wich is wery unatractive and remote for spectators compered to the original. And yes the stages are much worse also. It just fia got the idea that we need meter high snowbanks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfrsehGea8M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCPmH0469X8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39cyUAiG5MI

Well, Karlstad and Värmland is attractive. But lack of snow isn´t only problem. You need temperatures below zero for weeks before. Otherwise stages will not be competable. You´d have gravelrally with studs and ruts like in safari...

[meh]

Dirtfish article-factory is still on full power and produced a statement from Tänak:
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/tanak...s-toyota-seat/

Quotes:

“I think, if you look big picture and see the line-up Toyota has, [there has] been no need from there side to look anywhere else. I guess it’s pretty obvious how it will go and [how] the line-up [is] to be.

“They are very, very well covered and I don’t see any discussions on these topics.”

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Dirtfish article-factory is still on full power and produced a statement from Tänak:
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/tanak...s-toyota-seat/

Quotes:

What's the problem, its their job ?

And there were people complaining the other day that WRC is 'shut down' between events with no news or stories, especially compared to F1.

[EstWRC]

This is mind games

He once already fooled David Evans when he joined Msport

[bandit12]

This is mind games
He once already fooled David Evans when he joined Msport

Nah. Wishful thinking from your side here...

[EstWRC]

Nah. Wishful thinking from your side here...

As long as there are no official statements about contracts then until that my wet dream continues

Tbh it was quite a useless article and like always Tänak gave an politician answer

[focus206]

I think Tanak says "No way I'll be in Toyota next year" no matter if there's an actual chance or not...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

No team swaps can be confirmed at this stage when drivers still have 3 events left this season with their current teams. Any further chat needs to be in Silly Season.