@Jack, "privateer drivers" aren't the same as what you refer to "gentleman drivers". But I do understand that, due to the poor condition of the current WRC, you think it's one thing. Current WRC is too expensive for privateers. A privateer can be a promising young driver too, who is driving with help of a federation (quite rare) or sponsors and/or private fundings. Don't forget that EVERY current WRC works-driver used to be a privateer...

The sport MUST be accessible for everyone, in my opinion. It must be a step-up to the top level of rallying. All WRC championships (WRC, WRC2, WRC3, JWRC, DMack Trophy and everything around it) don't offer the needed return for the investment they require. Comparing to ERC (IRC in the past) they have a very bad score. Plenty of extremely talented people who are stuck on a national level, as they can't take the "big" step up, to international rallying. They can't persuade their sponsors to invest in something that costs much more and gives no return at all.

But ok, continue complaining there's nobody to beat Ogier, and wonder why...