WHY DIDN'T YOU INCLUDE THE...

Cars such as Audi's latest RS3 or Caterham's 420 Cup.

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SOMEONE IS ALWAYS GOING TO BE DISAPPOINTED WHEN IT comes to the cars that don't make it to eCoty. Absentees include the cars that we wanted but weren't available, as already explained, but what of the cars that were ready to go, the ones that we've driven, tested and recommended throughout the year?

For the Audi it came down to a couple of key things. Firstly, while it's arguably the most impressive RS3 we've yet seen from Audi Sport, it's not a car that we absolutely yearn to drive. Yes, it's more engaging than those that have come before, its straight-line speed no longer the dominant factor. There's some genuine feel and engagement when you start to get into a flow, but it only really comes alive on track and when fitted with the optional Pirelli Trofeo R tyres. The fact that these are not available on UK cars was the second factor that ruled it out.