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Tanak: New WRC points system won’t change approach, but win means less
The World Rally Championship (WRC) has made several rule changes for the 2024 season, with the new points structure being the most significant. Points will now be awarded separately for Saturday and Sunday, aiming to enhance the excitement on the final day of rallies. Drivers can still earn a maximum of 30 points, with a sliding scale of points based on their performance. If a crew fails to finish on Sunday, the Saturday points will be awarded to the next best-placed pairing. Additionally, competitors will battle for a maximum of seven points on Sunday, with points awarded to the top seven finishers. This new system has raised concerns among drivers like Ott Tänak, who feels that the significance of a victory has been diminished. However, Thierry Neuville, a teammate of Tänak at Hyundai, believes that the new points system will bring more excitement and strategy to the championship.
