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Does Neuville have a point with his WRC Rally1 rant?

OPINION: Thierry Neuville's diatribe against the upcoming Rally1-spec machines that will usher in the World Rally Championship's new hybrid era was remarkable in an era where drivers are usually reticent to air their views in public. But are the Belgian's concerns about speed, safety and cost entirely valid?

The World Rally Championship is set for a new hybrid future next year, but not everybody is a fan of the new Rally1 regulations. Hyundai driver Thierry Neuville made that point abundantly clear prior to last weekend’s Acropolis Rally.

One of the WRC's more senior figures, his 14 wins putting him level with double champion Walter Rohrl in the history books, Neuville has been outspoken in his concerns about the WRC’s new direction before. But last week, he took that to another level highlighting several points worthy of discussion.

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