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Neuville shares his vision for future WRC event format
According to Hyundai driver Thierry Neuville, the format of WRC events needs improvement to increase its overall appeal. WRC drivers have been critical of the current event format, with the length of the days and road sections being a main concern. The FIA has ratified a new points system, attributing points after Saturday’s leg and introducing new points specifically for Sunday, in an effort to make the final day of rallies more exciting. The FIA has also created a new working group to explore further changes to the WRC format, headed by FIA deputy president Robert Reid and David Richards, the chairman of Motorsport UK. Neuville suggests introducing more variety in the length of rallies, bringing back iconic events like Argentina and Wales, and making other rallies shorter to be held on Friday and Saturday only, with a longer Saturday ending in the evening and a Sunday featuring one repeated stage and a remote service for fans to interact with the drivers.
