WRC mainclass from 2027

[doubled1978]

Your man Vaher looks good. First time I have seen him drive, very impressive. Not just driving, but mental approach seems very calm.

That aged well!!

Nevertheless, the kid looks a talent.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Toyota reveals harsh reality behind new WRC car project.

Toyota has admitted that developing its new-generation WRC car for 2027 has proven far more challenging than many may have expected.

https://rallyjournal.com/toyota-reve...qwBfMe_wMkDDhA

[Ferranis]

Toyota reveals harsh reality behind new WRC car project.

Toyota has admitted that developing its new-generation WRC car for 2027 has proven far more challenging than many may have expected.

https://rallyjournal.com/toyota-reve...qwBfMe_wMkDDhA

Where is the description from? Maybe AI generated?

Since the article does not say that at all. It just says that they have lot's of work still todo, for example:

“In principle, we are happy with the progress, but at this stage we are still very far from being fully satisfied. That is completely normal at the moment.”

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I missed that the article itself states the description right at the top, sorry. But them maybe they used AI, since again, the interview just does not say that

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Where is the description from? Maybe AI generated?

Since the article does not say that at all. It just says that they have lot's of work still todo, for example:

“In principle, we are happy with the progress, but at this stage we are still very far from being fully satisfied. That is completely normal at the moment.”

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I missed that the article itself states the description right at the top, sorry. But them maybe they used AI, since again, the interview just does not say that

A recent (paywalled) Autosport article uses this headline and intro...

Why WRC 2027 car project is the “most difficult” Toyota has faced.

Developing a World Rally Championship car for the new 2027 technical regulations is the “most difficult” new car build Toyota has faced yet, according to technical director Tom Fowler.

https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/w...aced/10822921/

[rallyfiend]

A recent (paywalled) Autosport article uses this headline and intro...

Why WRC 2027 car project is the “most difficult” Toyota has faced.

Developing a World Rally Championship car for the new 2027 technical regulations is the “most difficult” new car build Toyota has faced yet, according to technical director Tom Fowler.

https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/w...aced/10822921/

If true, that's not so positive for the proposed projects from Hansen and the Spanish.

On that topic, if those two other projects are wanting to start in 2027, wouldn't they want to have engine and transmission deals done by now.....?

[wyler]

Many of guys being in top wasn't supposed being there as their results did prove why were they there.

many? i'd be curios of that names!

it's all about context again.
u can say mcerlean (but is not far from top 10 of erc)
armstrong was 2nd erc last year.
the others are already above that level...

[wyler]

If true, that's not so positive for the proposed projects from Hansen and the Spanish.

On that topic, if those two other projects are wanting to start in 2027, wouldn't they want to have engine and transmission deals done by now.....?

rally one should already have skoda.

[Ferranis]

If true, that's not so positive for the proposed projects from Hansen and the Spanish.

On that topic, if those two other projects are wanting to start in 2027, wouldn't they want to have engine and transmission deals done by now.....?

It's in general pretty quiet. You would think that if you want to drive in 27, testing should have already started for you?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Mid-2027 has been mentioned a few times as the earliest the new cars will be seen (barring perhaps Toyota's).

I wouldn't be surprised if its 2028. There could even be a delay all-round and everyone using their Rally2 Cars next year.

[deephouse]

FIA should already delay everything on 2028 a few months ago, but they still stick their heads in the sand thinking it will all work out.