Kalle Rovanperä’s decision raises big questions about the WRC class.
The rally world shook on Monday Kalle Rovanperän after the plans were revealed.
The Finn, who dominates the WRC class, signed a “multi-year extension contract” with Toyota, but all attention was focused on the information coming through the partner regarding the next season.
Rovanperä has decided to drive only half of the World Series races in the 2024 season.
– It’s a problem. It proves that there is something missing in this sport if even a young champion like him doesn’t want to drive the whole championship series, Ott Tänak lined Dirtfish in a video interview.
The shares of Tänak, who is jumping at the wheel of Hyundai, are now high considering the World Cup battle. However, the Estonian is worried about the future of the sport after his rival’s announcement.
– Something is terribly wrong. Hopefully this will open the eyes of Fia (international automobile federation), promoters and others, Tänak hopes.
Thierry Neuville was on the same lines as Tänak. Your own success doesn’t taste so good if the competition isn’t at the highest possible level.
– However, I want to fight against all the drivers, the Belgian summarized.
– For example, there were a lot of spectators this weekend, but in terms of the competition, it wasn’t a very good show. It is something we desperately need.
Ott Tänak is the biggest champion favorite after Kalle Rovanperä’s shock decision. However, the Estonian sees the solution as problematic for the WRC class. PDO