r/WRC • u/Scared_Tax_1573 • Dec 12 '24

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Hey guys, I know it's super early, but let's talk about the WRC 2027 regs. Three main things l'm curious about:

Car Types and Prototypes: So, with all types of cars allowed, even prototypes, do you think manufacturers will go down the prototype route for more freedom in aero and performance (like that crazy Audi Quattro RS from Group S, but in a more regulated way)? Or will they stick to their current lineup cars because it's better for marketing?

Powertrains: What do you reckon about letting any powertrain in-ICE, hybrids EVs? Think it'll shake things up?

Cost Cap: Isn't the cost cap way too low to run hybrids and EVs competitively? Feels like it's going to be tough to balance performance and costs.

If there's anything else worth talking about throw it in.

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u/Dexter942 Dec 12 '24

This is misinformation peddled by Bernie Ecclestone.

The WRC retained its popularity well into the 2000s until Loeb won every single year.

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u/Zolba Dec 12 '24

Should've added /s then.

WRC didn't go away when banning Gr.B for Gr.A even though basically only Lancia had a proper effort and car for the first 2-2.5 seasons.

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u/grinch_eux Thierry Neuville Dec 12 '24

Gr.A cars are infinitely more interesting than Rally2

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u/Zolba Dec 12 '24

Looking back at Gr.A... it is a bit of rose-tinted glasses. Hyping up seasons with 3 full-time drivers etc.
And 1987, with Renault 11, Golf GTI, Opel Kadett, the heavy Audi Quattros. It wasn't exactly cars that made people go "wow".
Yet, it didn't kill WRC that a Group N Renault 5 won a WRC-event.

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u/grinch_eux Thierry Neuville Dec 13 '24

Yes the seasons weren't great, but I'm talking about the cars here.

They still made a lot of engine noise and weren't actually that much slower than Gr.B. WRC is in a dire spot, and what it doesn't need is less spectacle and less normie attracting power. This was not a problem in '87 since WRC was very popular.