Both the Yaris and the Hyundai i20 have opted for a conservative continuation of last year’s colour scheme, whilst M-Sport’s electrified purple-ism is reflective of its new miraculously irreverent social media presence – having previously represented the colour of Cumbrian slate.
The aforementioned French heavyweights plus fellow Francophone Thierry Neuville and 2019 Ott Tänak champion will be leading the charge, but wildcards in the form of Kalle Rovanperä, Craig Breen and Gus Greensmith mean that tonight’s first stage, from Lucéram to Lantosque, will be well worth watching.