A month has passed since the WRC’s Rally1 regulations kicked off in stunning fashion, courtesy of a blockbuster clash between rally greats Sebastien Loeb and Sebastien Ogier, with the former scoring a memorable breakthrough victory for M-Sport Ford.
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However, the form book remains unclear and plenty of questions remain as to who will contend for this year’s wide open title.
The return of Rally Sweden, after a year lay off due to the Covid-19 pandemic, should provide a glimpse into the true championship battle without the semi-retired Loeb and Ogier.
Sweden’s fast and flowing snow-covered roads will also put the new, heavier, hybrid machines through their next challenge as Toyota, Hyundai and M-Sport Ford continue to understand their new beasts.
The rally, now based out of Umea in the north east, will be contested over 17 special stages after organisers were forced to cancel two stages due to a herd of…
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