Quote Originally Posted by AndyRAC
Chris is a real enthusiast - and when he starts, he doesn't stop.
I know what he means though - it struck me on the Saturday of RallyGB - around lunch time while sitting in the car at Halfway. They were waiting to go into service, yet had completed the morning loop over an hour ago, yet the next stage wouldn't be for another 2-3 hours - what's all that about? 3 stages all in a small area, in a short space of time - then a drive back to Cardiff for service - then wait around, then another drive from Cardiff to repeat the 3 same stages. Utter madness - it might work for some events, but for others, especially the 'classics' it's just not good enough. A rethink is needed seriously, and quickly.
It must — MUST — be abundantly clear to the powers-that-be that the format of current WRC events simply has not worked in terms of generating extra interest and coverage. There is no other conclusion that could be reached by a sane person. If they cannot see this, there isn't much hope.