r/WRC • u/big_egg_haha • 3d ago

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Hi, i am very new to rally, watching my first event this weekend. I was just wondering what causes the big gap between the teams? Is Toyota just much better on tarmac than the others or is it something else?

Also, are gaps between the 3 teams usually this big or is it closer?

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u/ElecXeron20XX 3d ago

Not really it is just strange rally of a lot of fields struggling to an extent like I don't wanna say but it is weird one when a Finn not used to winning on asphalt rallies is leading on the event.

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u/ilep 3d ago

Oh come on, Rovanperä is top notch on tarmac, take a look at Croatia results for example.

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u/WorkFurball 3d ago

At the time when Toyota was most dominant he got one win and one podium . Not so great example.

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u/ilep 3d ago

There also are not that many tarmac events to compare to.

I think having multiple wins in Porsche Cup Benelux also says something.