WRC promoter to make changes

For several months, criticism has been coming from all corporations and concerns several aspects. Faced with this questioning, Simon Larkin (Even Director WRC Promoter) and Peter Thul (WRC sporting director) confidently explain their vision of the WRC.

Published on 22/09/2023 à 09:30

Loïc ROCCI

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WRC promoter to make changes

Format change coming in WRC? - Photo: Nikoas Katikis / DPPI

In 2018, WRC Promoter thought he had found the miracle solution. For years, it had been claimed that live broadcasting was what the WRC lacked to be credible. This lack of recognition was especially made with regard to the F1 and the complex persists. This was even reinforced by the success of the (very) big brother. By managing to broadcast all the specials “live”, the promoter thought he was out of the rut. This may have been the case in the first few seasons, as this technical feat offered a new perspective on the sport. Where you had to wait until the end of a day to get a few images, it was now possible to be in the cabins anywhere in the world and on the entire ES. If at the start “All Live” was perceived as a revolution, the blow has subsided.

Now the product is attracting criticism. He is accused of not having known

Loïc ROCCI

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

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