WRC drivers have welcomed the chance to participate in a meeting next week to discuss ways to increase interest in the series.
The championship has been pushing for a meeting with the series' drivers to discuss the future direction of the category following Thierry Neuville's comments in Portugal last month, when heA meeting was initially tabled to take place at this weekend's Rally Sardinia but instead will happen in an online call after the rally next week. A host of WRC drivers and team representatives are expected to attend to share their ideas.
"There has been some discussions already and I believe there are more lined up. Of course we will put a view across and see what happens," added Toyota's"There has been a lot of obvious changes that have been needed for a long time and nothing has happened. It is good to talk to about it but I think it is no secret that some changes are due."believes the championship has"big potential" but admits that it does require a strong vision for this to be realised.
"It is clear that it is the best motorsport for the fans and the drivers. There is a lot to show and how to bring it to the fans it is up to them [the promoter and FIA]. There is big potential but we are not using it at the moment."Photo by: McKlein /
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