2007 Rally Japan - official thread

[Jordib]

Yes, I remember the stage, I was there. All the WRC's started the stage with studded tyres as there was snow on the road, but with the sun and the temperatures warming up all the cars coming were reducing times, and a GrN made the scratch. I also remember that Panizzi crashed on the same stage, on the second run.

[fastboy]

Well done Mikko a good win and another confidence boost for next year hopefully.Probably the most interesting rally this year and i hope the organizers don't move this event.
From a British point of view if Higgy is moved up to fifth then i'm pretty confident he will win Ire and RAC and take the PWRC.
And Matt will go away from here having made another step up the ladder and a big confidence boost.He is still a couple of seasons away from being near the top end but i'm sure he has got what it takes.Patience is required.

[Waldrons11]

Well done Mikko a good win and another confidence boost for next year hopefully.Probably the most interesting rally this year and i hope the organizers don't move this event.
From a British point of view if Higgy is moved up to fifth then i'm pretty confident he will win Ire and RAC and take the PWRC.
And Matt will go away from here having made another step up the ladder and a big confidence boost.He is still a couple of seasons away from being near the top end but i'm sure he has got what it takes.Patience is required.

Higgy should be favourite for the final two rounds, lets just hope his shoulder heals in time!

[DonJippo]

Problem with oil pressure

Was it for real or does this enable Citroen to have a fresh engine for next event?

[AlfaWRC]

New engine for the next event - that is the reason!
But, it won't help him in the end...

[COD]

Sure it was Elena's mistake and I dont expect Loeb to take the blame, point I am trying to make was that Loeb could have been a bit more diplomatic rather than the "ask the co-driver, and it was his wrong call" comments, maybe he should have said less.

Loeb said that they have rallied 10 years together and this is the first time something like this has happened, so I think it was quite fair statement from him.

[White Sauron]

"ask the co-driver, and it was his wrong call"

C'mon, people, it's a standard drivers joke for such cases. Just remember Germany 2002 and Colin's (R.I.P.) "You'd better ask the Welsh Wizard".
By this comment Loeb just pointed on the fact, nothing more.

[A.F.F.]

If you want drama, just go to F1 forum.

Sebastien didn't accuse Daniel, quite opposite frankly, at least what I saw and heard from MTV3 footage.

[Jaanus]

Was it for real or does this enable Citroen to have a fresh engine for next event?

3.15 Sealing of the engine to the chassis
For Rallies listed below, the engine and the chassis of
cars entered by a Manufacturer will be sealed
together and it is not permitted to separate the engine
from the chassis except under the supervision of the
FIA.

Sweden & Norway.
Mexico & Argentina.
Italy & Greece.
New Zealand & Japan.
Spain, France & Ireland.

The engine and the chassis of cars entered by a
Manufacturer Team will be sealed together as
described above. A schedule of joined rallies will be
compiled in association with the FIA Technical
Department at the time of team registration,
Any infraction may result in a penalty imposed by the
Stewards.

http://www.fia.com/sport/Regulations/rallyregs.html

[DonJippo]

3.15 Sealing of the engine to the chassis
For Rallies listed below, the engine and the chassis of
cars entered by a Manufacturer will be sealed
together and it is not permitted to separate the engine
from the chassis except under the supervision of the
FIA.

Sweden & Norway.
Mexico & Argentina.
Italy & Greece.
New Zealand & Japan.
Spain, France & Ireland.

The engine and the chassis of cars entered by a
Manufacturer Team will be sealed together as
described above. A schedule of joined rallies will be
compiled in association with the FIA Technical
Department at the time of team registration,
Any infraction may result in a penalty imposed by the
Stewards.

http://www.fia.com/sport/Regulations/rallyregs.html

Yes I know this rule but there is more in this as an example paragraph 3.12.1.1. ...