The timing is telling. Whilst the world champions at Toyota have so far been developing their WRC27 project largely behind closed doors, Project Rally One is putting its car in the spotlight. The Belgian newcomer led by Lionel Hansen is the first private constructor of the new era to unveil its future competition car.
In early September, the prototype took to the test track under its own power for the first time. The team undertook initial test runs in France and Germany. There were no major technical issues. Stephane Lefebvre subsequently…