[BTCC] BTCC 2017 - Rounds 13, 14, 15 - Croft

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by JohnMiller

One of the most sensible post on here.

If he tries another car and goes better, what do they do then?

If he tries another car and doesn't go better, what do they do then?

I think it is Plato who has the most to lose in swapping cars for a test.
As it currently stands, he can blame a bent chassis for his lack of results. If he goes quicker in another car then fine - he is proven right and pressure is on the team. If he is unable to go any quicker though it makes him the automatic No2 behind Sutton.
For BMR on the other hand, as it stands they have a car and driver combination challenging for the title. The result of Plato testing another car will either put pressure on them to fund a new car or admit that their highest profile driver is no longer competitive. They will lose reputation as a team either way.

So as long as Sutton is competitive BMR gain nothing in a car swap. And as long as there are public doubts about the chassis, Plato has an excuse to preserve his reputation.