2022 WRC Acropolis Rally New Zealand entry list

The WRC title is at stake and its resolution may come New Zealand in an ever spectacular rally, the twelfth mark appointment in the calendar. Pilots and teams love the return of ocean racing, but the distance from Europe means Registration list will be reduced. truly, Only 29 staff will be available at the service park for the Kiwi event.

The distribution of vehicles is almost equal, between the two most important divisions of the championship. truly, There will be a total of eleven ‘Rally1’ vehicles In the Queen’s class, when There are 12 ‘Rally2’ cars Registered in the WRC2 category. The final list of participants has been finalized Six AP4 models, typical of the New Zealand Championship. They will all be in local hands.

29 teams will compete in New Zealand, although only 11 will compete at the wheel of ‘Rally1’.

There are no surprises in the lineup of manufacturers. Toyota Gazoo Racing will have its regular ‘Rally1’ of fourWith the only innovation that returns Sebastien Ogier to the team. The Frenchman will be at the controls of the third Toyota GR Yaris Rally, and will share the job with leader Calle Rowanbere and Welshman Elfin Evans. Japan’s Takamoto Katsuda competes in the ‘B’ team of the brand.

Hyundai is returning to its past meetings After the participation of the Spanish Dani Sordo in Greece, will compete with the created trio Ott Tänak, Thierry Neuville and Oliver Solberg. Completing the list in the Queen class is the M-Sport Ford Pumas Craig Breen, Gus Greensmith, Adrian Fourmaux and Lorenzo Bertelli Like pilots. The great Italian innovation.

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Very much at risk

Cale Rowanbere has a new ‘match ball’ To become WRC champion. The Finn is coming off two memorable rallies and still leads Ott Tunak by 53 points. With a total of 30 units participating in a rally, the Rowanbere will be the champion at the end of Rally New Zealand. More than 60 points ahead of Ott Tänak and Thierry NeuvilleOnly the pilots are in a position to catch him.

will also be A good battle between Toyota Kazoo Racing and Hyundai Motorsport for the manufacturers title While the WRC’s may not expect this battle to be resolved until the last rally of the season, it is proof that it is taking place in Japan and will allow Toyota to play for the championship at their home event.

Twelve ‘Rally2’ in WRC2

There are twelve entries in the WRC2 category And a great protagonist. A local hero Hayden Baden A clear candidate for the win, the Hyundai i20 N Rally2 will compete. Kajetan Kajetanowicz is like thatThe Pole takes advantage of the competitive concept of the silver class in a test where other big roosters such as Andreas Mikkelsen or Yohan Rosell are not competing.

Local pilots are the majority, though this one stands out among them Starring Shane Van Gisbergen, not so much because of his career in rallying as in other fields. German Armin Kremer and Spaniard Miguel Diaz-AboitisAs well as Australians Harry Bates and Luke Anyer.

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