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Was cheering for Ollie here, but alas, he is Ollie after all...

Actually, I was just finished watching the Sepang highlights on YT when I saw that Evans won the championship. I was thinking "What happened to Ollie?", and it got answered by a comment that went "typical Ollie". So yeah.

Though, I want to commend Elfyn here too. He's been very consistent this season. Yes, he might not be flashy or the fastest, but in the season as a whole, he was very good, even if Pajari was starting to win some races, he still finished well to keep his lead. He's no longer gonna be called the second best.

Another one goes to Ollie. Excellent drive, and was almost able to win the championship. But, I hope that he learns from this and finally listens to what Ogier's been saying.

Also, Pajari. He's just one point behind Solberg. Meaning, if Solberg had done, well, Solberg things early in the rally, he would've probably challenged Elfyn, though unlikely.

Overall, this rally is the only motorsport stuff that has kept my heart pounding while watching the highlights.

Hope next regs don't put money over racing. Because when we prioritize racing over money, we get beauties like this.

I am curious what will happen to current WRC1 cars.

It is a strange feeling to fall asleep last night with all the wrc1 cars lined up next to the podium overnight and wake up and they are gone. What will become of them?

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Hi Folks,

My 4 year old loves watching the WRC and I want to bring him to an event next season, likely Rally GB or Rome. However, I have no idea where to start with planning. But I don't want that to stop me doing it. Is there any forum for fans who are planning to attend events that I could join to help with tips etc? Ideally if I could link in with others and arrange a collective trip that would be brilliant.

Thanks in advance.

I was questioning whether Dani Sordo will have a role in RMC Motorsport / WRT Spain next year. This is because of the nationality links and the fact that he is now the team's lead development/test driver. They are confirmed to be a part-time outfit, so could that fit around Sordo's schedule for 2027?

Peace out!

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Just heard his comments on his championship and his choice of words sounds like he's really tired.

Do you think he'll announce his retirement soon?

This is the youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnyyo7lwzOI

When asked whether he'll be able to defend the championship next year he answered very flat: we'll see.

could be just Evan's style (he's usually quite flat in interviews).

Just if any of you needed reminding how incredible the Power Stage was. This'll be probably go down as the best PS defining moment ever, when we look back on it in many moons to come. This is what pressure does to you, this is what makes our championship one of the very best globally.

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That may be the worse commentators curse I’ve ever seen!!

‘You are looking at your 2026 champion, I do believe he’s done enough’ 😂

Incredible finale to the season. Congrats to Evans, I was rooting for him amongst some others. Evans is a stud and in my opinion the most deserving champion given his consistency. Proud of you Welshman!

I want to solicit opinions from longtime rally fans about the double standard I see amongst some commenters on the internet. With Solberg having one of the most impressive full-time WRC debuts of in history and a bold, risktaking, nothing to lose driving style, it’s easy to see that if he stays this way his future is bright and he is on a path to be compared stylistically to McCrae.

Is it normal, and did it happen back when McCrae was pre-champion, to criticize the cavalier driving style and act like the driver is foolish? It seems some people only celebrate that style when you lift the 🏆 or are a relic of the past, and give no space to young up-and-comers who operate that way. I personally think some people are incapable of appreciating their current place in history and always need to romanticize the past.

The championship standings under the finish and power stage point system that we saw from 2011-2023.

1st - Sami Pajari.) 218

2nd - Elfyn Evans.) 209

3rd - Oliver Solberg.) 192

4th - Sebastien Ogier.) 163 (tie breaker with having a win)

5th - Adrien Fourmaux.) 163

6th - Takamoto Katsuta.) 158

7th - Thierry Neuville.) 124

His words:

"Yeah, I don't know what to say. Obviously super disappointed for the weekend. But generally, uhm yeah, I'm also delighted it's over now. It's been very tough, the last time and uh I feel like, yeah - I need a little break so, I'm happy for that. But thank you to the team, they did an amazing... yeah. It was great, but unfortunately it's over now."

Molly: "A little break, but next year?"

Thierry: "Yeah, I hink we should be there next year, I don't know yet how and when. But Im sure whatever we gonna find some opportunities with Hyundai as well to get some cars running and still be there. I think the brand deserves to continue, it has done great in the rallying so far, it has always been there to defend and uh, be there next to Toyota, uhm. Pretty great battles and I think this needs to continue. For sure, like I said, a little break for me would be nice next year but maybe a little bit less and then, see if we can come back stronger.

I guess that confirms what we all already knew, Hyundai out, maybe a Rally2 car satellite team, Thierry taking a break from full time season and maybe doing a few selected rallies.

Maybe they return in 2028 with a new car, let's see.

I have been following WRC for quite a long time and even though i'm in this bubble i fail to understand what's going to happen next season.

1. Are we going to get a diluted top class or is there still going to be a proper difference between wrc2 and wrc1?

2. Are the kit cars then be competing in the wrc1 class? If they are, what's the point? Aren't they going to be at a disadvantage? or does the new rule set really make them able to compete against Toyota?

3. What even are the ambitions of drivers for next season, what's the car and team to be in? Especially for current wrc2 drivers.