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World Rally Championship 2024 season guide
The absence of reigning world champion Kalle Rovanpera has opened up the championship, with Toyota’s Elfyn Evans and Hyundai’s Ott Tanak and Thierry Neuville emerging as the main contenders for the title. Tanak’s return to Hyundai after a challenging year at M-Sport adds another layer of excitement to the competition, as Hyundai now has two drivers vying for the championship. Moreover, a new points-scoring system has been introduced, generating mixed opinions among the drivers and teams. In a podcast discussion, host Bryn Lucas and Autosport WRC reporter Tom Howard delve into these key storylines, including the new points system. Title contenders Evans and Neuville share their thoughts on the upcoming season, while M-Sport boss Richard Millener outlines the team’s strategy with an entirely new driver line-up.
