The F1 has one, MotoGP has one, even V8 has a thread, so here is a thread for WRC.
I may be talking to myself in here but I'm okay with that. (Nothing new)
My thoughts on the year ahead -
2013 should be a better year. Loeb only doing a partial season gives a chance for others to shine. I was hoping Latvala could give him some competition last year but alas it was more of the same.
The VW Polo is on the pace straight out of the box, I think they are serious contenders for manufacturers title but only if Latvala can get up to speed early in the year ( and keep it on the road) . If the Polo is a quick car on all surfaces, Ogier will be serious title contender.
Ford will struggle to get much in the way results now that they are non-factory team. I'd like to hope Mads Ostberg could get some decent results but as the Fiesta was already struggling next to the DS3, it seems unlikely with less (no?) factory support.
The private Mini teams may as well give up now. Which is a pity I liked the look and sound of them, damn BMW head office not seeing the relevance of WRC.
Media coverage should be greatly improved with Redbull Media house handling the promotion. Maybe some live feeds from Stages? (I dare to dream)