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    Quote Originally Posted by dimviii View Post
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    With Rovanpera stationary transfer (gas pressure sensor)
    eWRC says electrical, Kalle's twitter says mechanical failure

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    To eliminate conspiracy theory-Andreucci was last two days just cruising, no need to push for the top result, because he has to think about points which will be taken away from him (he has until today just one retirement), so if he decided just to come to the finish, this gravel event was perfect choice (he is slowly on the loose surface than Scandola & Cempedelli anyway...).
    But, Cempedelli broke the wheel......and Kalle had this electrical issue.
    Until the finish of the championship two rallies are on the program-both tarmac, where Andreucci is in this season in perfect condition (and P208 seems to be on the same level as other R5 cars).

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    http://www.rallysportmag.com.au/home...anpera-victory

    Martin Holmes talks about team orders as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ucci View Post
    To eliminate conspiracy theory-Andreucci was last two days just cruising, no need to push for the top result, because he has to think about points which will be taken away from him (he has until today just one retirement), so if he decided just to come to the finish, this gravel event was perfect choice (he is slowly on the loose surface than Scandola & Cempedelli anyway...).
    But, Cempedelli broke the wheel......and Kalle had this electrical issue.
    Until the finish of the championship two rallies are on the program-both tarmac, where Andreucci is in this season in perfect condition (and P208 seems to be on the same level as other R5 cars).
    I just knew this would cause trouble. Italy is the land of a million conspiracy theories after all. He could just as well have taken a time penalty by checking in late at a stop control without forfeiting the entire rally.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AnttiL View Post
    http://www.rallysportmag.com.au/home...anpera-victory
    Martin Holmes talks about team orders as well.
    Probably Mr. Holmes isn’t aware overall classification means very little in CIR events, as championship points are given to Leg 1 and Leg 2 independent scratches.

    The team didn’t ordered Rovanpera (P3) to let pass Andreucci (P4) at Leg 1, why would they force him to retire on Leg 2? It doesn’t make much sense. It seems Rovanpera was just (very) unlucky.
    Rally addict since 1982

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    Stefano Albertini become with yesterday's victory at Rally Alpi di Orientali near Udine new Italian WRC champion. Congrats!

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    The Italian championship is in the last ''stage''-rally Due Valli is in its second day.
    Winner of the first day was Paolo Andreucci, less than three seconds in front of Rossetti (but does not collect any points as he is not registered in the championship). Scandola third and Cempedelli fourth (lost some time due to puncture...). I was again pleasantly surprised over the pace of Fiat 124 Abarth, again the fastest in 2WD class.
    Today the race is controlled by Rossetti. Andreucci is taking it easy as he must just finish-and he will be 10th time champion!!

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    Paolo Andreucci is italian champion for the 10th times. No one before him has ever achieved him. For Anna is the 9th time (since she wasn't his codriver in 2001).

    This man is dominating the championship for almost 20 years. I think there are no more excuses, he won with best car, worse car, official teams, non official teams, different codrivers, different rallys. And he is still doing it in an age when most part of his collegue is enjoying his life in a couch.

    Every time he had the possibility to challenge in the international level he was still among the TOP. In Sanremo IRC some years ago, Sardinia WRC2 lately when only a techincal problem prevented him to win and arrive second.

    All respect to his opponents who are very strong but let me say this: this man is a hell of a LEGEND.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AL14 View Post
    Paolo Andreucci is italian champion for the 10th times. No one before him has ever achieved him. For Anna is the 9th time (since she wasn't his codriver in 2001).

    This man is dominating the championship for almost 20 years. I think there are no more excuses, he won with best car, worse car, official teams, non official teams, different codrivers, different rallys. And he is still doing it in an age when most part of his collegue is enjoying his life in a couch.

    Every time he had the possibility to challenge in the international level he was still among the TOP. In Sanremo IRC some years ago, Sardinia WRC2 lately when only a techincal problem prevented him to win and arrive second.

    All respect to his opponents who are very strong but let me say this: this man is a hell of a LEGEND.
    100 % agree.....he succeeded to brake the spell which is lying on the 9th crown (remember Valentino Rossi & Loeb) and become today new champion....10th times....what a record.
    Yes, there will always be persons seeking for excuses-like always driving best car, best team, tyres.....of course they have forgotten that Paolo was also winning rallies with Evo9 gr.N (2006&2007), was utterly non-competetive last season against Basso with Fiesta and Scandola in Fabia....
    In some ways he is like Ogier: never pushing on the limit if there is no need to do it....
    But, now it is time to celebrate! Good luck, old fox!

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    Quote Originally Posted by AL14 View Post
    Paolo Andreucci is italian champion for the 10th times. No one before him has ever achieved him. For Anna is the 9th time (since she wasn't his codriver in 2001).

    This man is dominating the championship for almost 20 years. I think there are no more excuses, he won with best car, worse car, official teams, non official teams, different codrivers, different rallys. And he is still doing it in an age when most part of his collegue is enjoying his life in a couch.

    Every time he had the possibility to challenge in the international level he was still among the TOP. In Sanremo IRC some years ago, Sardinia WRC2 lately when only a techincal problem prevented him to win and arrive second.

    All respect to his opponents who are very strong but let me say this: this man is a hell of a LEGEND.
    Yes, he is a LEGEND. Pity that mainly only on home field...

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