View from the service park: Portugal The FIA World Rally Championship visits some very special locations through the season, but only a few can compare with Fafe on a Sunday afternoon. Down the decades, this same stretch of road has played host to some of the sport’s biggest and best, but on Sunday it was the cast of 2021 that entertained the fans. Yes, the fans. After some exceptional work by the event organisers, the local government and police, spectators were allowed back to the side of the road. FIA rally director Yves Matton was one of those out enjoying the chance to see rally cars in action again and wasted no time in thanking all involved.