Finally the state of emergency in WRC?

It was time. In Portugal, several voices were raised to sound the alarm. Whatever the various leaders say, the WRC is doing badly and it is necessary to take the necessary measures. Hoping it's not already too late.

Published on 27/05/2023 à 13:16

Loïc ROCCI

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Finally the state of emergency in WRC?

The WRC field continues to decline... © Hyundai

For once, the trigger came from a pilot WRC. Too regularly considered as simple executioners by the authorities, the latter were put on the trail by the comments of Thierry Neuville. A few days before rally, the Belgian gave his opinion concerning the future of the discipline. To the collegial questioning “ Which manufacturers would you like to see enter the WRC? », several proposals were put forward (Subaru, Fiat, Peugeot , Skoda, Alpine… ). Parmi les réponses, il y a eu celle, cinglante, du pilote Hyundai : " Bad question! The one with which we should start would be: Will the WRC promoter and the FIA ​​succeed in maintaining the involvement of the 2,5 manufacturers currently present? » After this first charge, Neuville clarified his thoughts in Porto. “ Personally, I find that the WRC is in a critical position. Before Covid, I consider that the situation was acceptable, but afterwards I consider that it has deteriorated greatly. I feel it

Loïc ROCCI

Journalist specializing in rallying past, present and future... and with a southern accent

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