Wrc Rally Argentina 2017

[Rally Power]

Huge congrats to Neuville/Gilsoul and Hyundai. Evans did a remarkable job, resisting more than expected. No doubt he pushed hard on first leg, but we tend to forget that the 1m lead over Neuville was only possible due to day 1 starting order (just like Ostberg’s P2).

Somehow it’s nice to have different winners all the time, but if top drivers and their cars keep showing there’s a balance between them is there a point to keep the artificial day 1 starting rule? Maybe it’s a bit too soon to ask, but I bet this issue will be even more noticeable in Portugal and Italy.

[steve.mandzij]

we have a nice championship once more... Neuville less than 25 points from Ogier... thats one win one retirement... lets see.

BEST SEASON EVER DOGS... so far at least.

You won't mention Latvala's 16 point gap?

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[N.O.T]

You won't mention Latvala's 16 point gap?

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i do not care about fluke teams of nothingness.

[steve.mandzij]

What a rally, good God! The atmosphere at El Condor was intense, and Evans was clearly faster than Neuville from where I was standing. Gutted to see his chance of victory stripped by 0.7 seconds, but at the same time amazed by the gap. I truly think that Neuville's performance might be onto something now. He's a true championship contender.

As for the championship itself, it's awesome to see it so close! Latvala does worry me a bit though. He's been mediocre at best the past two rallies, but oh well. He's an awesome guy.

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[EightGear]

You won't mention Latvala's 16 point gap?

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Well to be fair I don't think any sane person genuinely believes Latvala will challenge for the title.

[stefanvv]

Huge congrats to Neuville/Gilsoul and Hyundai. Evans did a remarkable job, resisting more than expected. No doubt he pushed hard on first leg, but we tend to forget that the 1m lead over Neuville was only possible due to day 1 starting order (just like Ostberg’s P2).

Somehow it’s nice to have different winners all the time, but if top drivers and their cars keep showing there’s a balance between them is there a point to keep the artificial day 1 starting rule? Maybe it’s a bit too soon to ask, but I bet this issue will be even more noticeable in Portugal and Italy.

People justify Evans' Friday lead by starting order, tyres, etc, but tend to forget Evans started Saturday as strong as on Friday, then the problems began to appear and his lead melted like snow in May. Even today he had car issues also, we can encounter 2 mistakes for him - the puncture yesterday and the bridge today, probably the last decided the rally. Neuville was also lucky at one occasion yesterday, tremendous job by him though last 2 days. They both deserved the victory, but could be only 1, that's life.

[steve.mandzij]

Well to be fair I don't think any sane person genuinely believes Latvala will challenge for the title.

I must be insane then

Perhaps I'm too die-hard of a fan, but I really do think he still has a chance. In Mexico and here in Argentina he got hampered by a few mechanical issues and a puncture (I think he could have been third this time around). Corsica was strange though.

However he did net a well deserved Sweden win, and the Yaris definitely proved it has some speed, enough to battle with the big boys. He's historically done well in Portugal, Italy, Poland and Finland, so fingers crossed!

Question though: Latvala mentioned he hadn't driven El Condor and Mina Clavero properly since 2013. What happened? How come?

[Eli]

Is it correct that this is the first time since 2009 that a man who's name isn't Sebastien wins back to back victories?

[Francis44]

"Latvala" and "well in Portugal" are words that should never be in the same sentence. In fact I think historically Portugal is he's worst Rally.

[AnttiL]

Meeke's SS14 onboard is now on WRC+
Comparing with the first run he drives adifferent line and is 15 kph faster. Looks simply too wide touching the bank on left.

SS14 left, SS11 right

https://youtu.be/VmwgNVNdSdU

Video of inspecting the car afterwards