2024 Rallying

[AndyS]

Originally Posted by BertMk2

Rally Japan certainly provided some action!

Neuville had car problems on Friday and it looked like Tanak might be able to snatch the drivers title whilst Hyundai seemed odds on to take the constructors title. On the final day however Tanak binned his car - gifting the drivers title to Neuville and allowing Toyota to snatch the constructors title with a 1-2 finish. So finally after being second 5 times Neuville wins a title - with the part seasons for both Ogier and Rovanpera it was his (and Evans') best shot at winning, now that he's finally done it can he repeat? Has Evans missed his chance? Will he get a better chance than this year?

I'd imagine there will be an investigation by the FIA as well after a stage was cancelled due to an unauthorised vehicle driving the wrong way down the stage

Glad to see Neuville finally do it. I don't dislike the fella, but I've never really taken to him. That said he was the most consistent of all the drivers this year and deserved it. All the other fulltime drivers, just made too many mistakes.

Can he repeat it? Not convinced but time will tell. As you say, I do wonder if that is Evans best chance of winning it gone.

On a totally different note, went to the Winter Stages Rally at Croft yesterday. Despite the milder temperatures, the wind was biting at times. Great variety of cars and some drivers really pushing hard. Seeing the first of the last two stages in the dark was a treat. Had to concede defeat to the cold before the last stage. All in all thoroughly enjoyed it though.