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N.O.T
2nd July 2010, 16:06
Time for Latvalas manager to put hid hand in his pocket again.....

Tomi
2nd July 2010, 16:57
Sounds a bit like "norwegian rally news" the whole thing, no point for Ogier to leave Citroen.

N.O.T
2nd July 2010, 17:16
sometimes money play a major role in someones decision.... Solberg choose the fat paycheck instead of a good car a few years back...maybe ogier will do the same. I also believe that he will stay with citroen but i think that he might also have discussions with ford.

MJW
2nd July 2010, 17:44
Sounds a bit like "norwegian rally news" the whole thing, no point for Ogier to leave Citroen.
I think its a bit more than "Norwegian news" as you called it. It is reported on http://www.wrc.is.free.fr and the quote is attributed to Seb Ogier himself. wrcis free is usually a well respected website with a lot of access to tests of teams, and good journalists.
I stick by my earlier post - I think this will hasten Loeb's move to the sister company endurance racing side. It will be madness for Citroen to loose Ogier.

Also I understand that the new Fiesta did 1000kms testing on asphalt last week and 1000kms in the forest this week - with the 1.6T engine with no problems. Reports from the forest tests was that the car was amazing, and sounded great and looked fantastic!! Autosport.com also has PG reporting that "new breed of cars will be good"
see here
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/84906

Daniel
2nd July 2010, 17:46
Sounds a bit like "norwegian rally news" the whole thing, no point for Ogier to leave Citroen.

Agreed. Why move to the sick dog team?

Tomi
2nd July 2010, 17:46
sometimes money play a major role in someones decision.... Solberg choose the fat paycheck instead of a good car a few years back...maybe ogier will do the same. I also believe that he will stay with citroen but i think that he might also have discussions with ford.

I would belive it too, if it would not be this early in the season, also i belive that in this phase of Ogiers carreer results counts more than money, or it should anyway.

N.O.T
2nd July 2010, 17:58
indeed...it should.... but a "career" for some means championships and for others lots of money. I think Ogier will stay in citroen and only a big money difference can get him to ford...otherwise i see no reason to leave a french speaking/situated team for an english one.

Rallyper
2nd July 2010, 18:02
indeed...it should.... but a "career" for some means championships and for others lots of money. I think Ogier will stay in citroen and only a big money difference can get him to ford...otherwise i see no reason to leave a french speaking/situated team for an english one.

Sometime N.O.T. you seems to be a very calculating guy with a lot of respect. And then you have your downs.

This is up though. I really do agree to your latest post. ;)

bennizw
2nd July 2010, 18:53
I think its a bit more than "Norwegian news" as you called it. It is reported on http://www.wrc.is.free.fr and the quote is attributed to Seb Ogier himself. wrcis free is usually a well respected website with a lot of access to tests of teams, and good journalists.
I stick by my earlier post - I think this will hasten Loeb's move to the sister company endurance racing side. It will be madness for Citroen to loose Ogier.

Also I understand that the new Fiesta did 1000kms testing on asphalt last week and 1000kms in the forest this week - with the 1.6T engine with no problems. Reports from the forest tests was that the car was amazing, and sounded great and looked fantastic!! Autosport.com also has PG reporting that "new breed of cars will be good"
see here
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/84906

I thought the 1,6T engine wasn´t ready for testing yet? PG drove the test with a detuned version of the 2.0T.

MJW
2nd July 2010, 19:07
I thought the 1,6T engine wasn´t ready for testing yet? PG drove the test with a detuned version of the 2.0T.

This was from Gerrard Quinn

traxx
2nd July 2010, 19:34
I think its a bit more than "Norwegian news" as you called it. It is reported on http://www.wrc.is.free.fr and the quote is attributed to Seb Ogier himself. wrcis free is usually a well respected website with a lot of access to tests of teams, and good journalists.
Nice to read this kind of words ! ;-)




Also I understand that the new Fiesta did 1000kms testing on asphalt last week and 1000kms in the forest this week - with the 1.6T engine with no problems. Reports from the forest tests was that the car was amazing, and sounded great and looked fantastic!!
Very interesting ! What is your source ?

jbmarcus21
3rd July 2010, 19:21
Video Tests Days DS3 Wrc with Sarrazin : http://planetemarcus.free.fr/testssarrazinds3wrc.htm

RS
3rd July 2010, 20:26
Video Tests Days DS3 Wrc with Sarrazin : http://planetemarcus.free.fr/testssarrazinds3wrc.htm

Thanks for the interesting link, but I find the car somewhat disappointing. Hopefully it will be better when the actual 1.6Ts arrive.

koko0703
4th July 2010, 10:59
Video Tests Days DS3 Wrc with Sarrazin : http://planetemarcus.free.fr/testssarrazinds3wrc.htm

Thank you for posting video. I didn't know Sarrazin is testing for Citroen. I had the impression that Citroen's tarmac tester is Bugalski.

Barreis
4th July 2010, 13:39
They're just making km's..

jbmarcus21
4th July 2010, 22:28
Pics from Tests Days DS3 Wrc : http://planetemarcus.free.fr/testssarrazinds3wrc.htm

Xsara Fan
13th July 2010, 19:15
Patrik Flodin has pre-'ADAC Rally Deutschland' tests. But not in Germany! He prefer russian roads (Novorossiisk): http://www.ikar.in/Test120710.html

Hartusvuori
21st July 2010, 21:04
Plop Crew's gallery from Hirvonen's tests for NORF. He drove the smaller road that starts after Kakaristo in Ouninpohja.

http://www.plopcrew.net/galleria/mikkohirvonen2010.php

Loose_Unit
21st July 2010, 21:24
Thanks for the interesting link, but I find the car somewhat disappointing. Hopefully it will be better when the actual 1.6Ts arrive.

Dont forget that its running the c4 engine at the moment i think... correct me if wrong but it sounds like it anyway...

Petris
22nd July 2010, 10:48
Mikko Hirvonen first day... clik slideshow and enjoy ;)

http://www.petriskog.com/Motorsport/Rally/Rally-Finland-TestHirvonen/13017248_cHd8A#942478342_EUQEp

Hartusvuori
22nd July 2010, 11:36
http://www.iltalehti.fi/nettitv/?24482851

Shortish video from Kimi's test for NORF. Sounds like he's bit matthewish on the throttle.

Rallyper
22nd July 2010, 11:47
Mikko Hirvonen first day... clik slideshow and enjoy ;)

http://www.petriskog.com/Motorsport/Rally/Rally-Finland-TestHirvonen/13017248_cHd8A#942478342_EUQEp

VERY nice show. Good pics. Quality!

Koppomsbo
22nd July 2010, 15:06
Patrik Flodin has pre-'ADAC Rally Deutschland' tests. But not in Germany! He prefer russian roads (Novorossiisk): http://www.ikar.in/Test120710.html

Or maybe it was cheaper flying him to russia instead of bringing the whole team to Germany.. :)

Hartusvuori
22nd July 2010, 16:45
Mikko tested today at Ouninpohja, propably the Yellow House jump part. Kankkunen also jumped in at one time, Hirvonen showing him how it's done nowadays. Kankkunen's test is next Monday.

Citroens have been also in the Central Finland, Sordo's turn being today.

SubaruNorway
22nd July 2010, 16:58
Has anybody heard of someone testing after recce any of the days? It's been so long since my last rally now so wouldn't hurt with a little video test ;)

Juha_Koo
22nd July 2010, 18:24
Pics and video from Mikko's test coming as soon as I get everything sorted out.

What is white, fast and it flies? It's EU07 SUX! :D

Petris
22nd July 2010, 18:39
What is white, fast and it flies? It's EU07 SUX! :D

Hmmmm... :D

http://www.petriskog.com/Motorsport/Rally/NORF-2009-BP-Ford-Abu-Dhabi/B1C5436/734472340_aVmwM-L-1.jpg

Juha_Koo
22nd July 2010, 20:04
Hmmmm... :D

Hahah! :D

Anyway, here's Hirvonen in action for you. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_GoM553jDk

(sorry for the kinda bad quality and the typo... :rolleyes :)

Rallyper
22nd July 2010, 20:46
Hahah! :D

Anyway, here's Hirvonen in action for you. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_GoM553jDk

(sorry for the kinda bad quality and the typo... :rolleyes :)

Thx. Very nice!

Juha_Koo
23rd July 2010, 19:24
Just arrived home from JML's first test day, he drove a bit narrower road. I also visited Ogier's test, some pictures coming later this evening from both tests. :)

Hartusvuori
23rd July 2010, 20:30
Just arrived home from JML's first test day, he drove a bit narrower road. I also visited Ogier's test, some pictures coming later this evening from both tests. :)

Seems like someone has started his rally already :-) Was it so that Loeb choose to test only for one day and Ogier thus for three days?

Juha_Koo
23rd July 2010, 20:58
Seems like someone has started his rally already :-) Was it so that Loeb choose to test only for one day and Ogier thus for three days?

Heheh, yeah :)

Nobody seemed to have 100% sure information but yes, it really looks like Loeb only tested (or tests, I'm not 100% sure) for one day and Ogier for three days. He might surprise us all in Finland...

Ford again has tested some totally new suspension ideas.
Here's a small gallery (http://juhake.kapsi.fi/JML_Day1/album/) from JML's first test day and here's four pics of Ogier (http://juhake.kapsi.fi/Ogier/album/) in factory C4.

Allyc85
23rd July 2010, 21:11
^ Great pics, one day I will visit Finland! :D

Petris
23rd July 2010, 22:09
Nobody seemed to have 100% sure information but yes, it really looks like Loeb only tested (or tests, I'm not 100% sure) for one day and Ogier for three days. He might surprise us all in Finland...

Julien Ingrassia told me today, they test 3 day, Loeb only one day. Idea comes from Loeb... If i have to make a bet after tests so far, 1st and 2nd goes to Citroen :eek:

Petris
23rd July 2010, 22:51
Photos from Jari-Matti and Sebastien Ogier test...

http://www.petriskog.com/Motorsport/Rally

Click slideshow on and enjoy ;)

Juha_Koo
24th July 2010, 08:37
Just heard that Mikko will do an additional test day tomorrow. Ford has really found some new innovation regarding suspension and Mikko wants extra test to decide if he uses the new setups in Finland.

julkki
24th July 2010, 10:01
Just heard that Mikko will do an additional test day tomorrow. Ford has really found some new innovation regarding suspension and Mikko wants extra test to decide if he uses the new setups in Finland.

In Mutanen again? Or in the small road?

Allar
24th July 2010, 12:24
http://www.rallybuzz.com/vw-linked-to-wrc-2012/

Juha_Koo
24th July 2010, 17:20
In Mutanen again? Or in the small road?

They're not using the same roads which they used earlier. I'm guessing they'll drive somewhere near Päijälä...

Just driving back home from JML's test day #2, incredible jumps and very aggressive driving! :s mokin: Pictures to follow...

Petris
25th July 2010, 07:42
More from Sebastien Ogier tests...

http://www.petriskog.com/Motorsport/Rally/Rally-Finland-2010-test-Ogier/13046361_WjktF#944977425_bkGEn

Click slideshow on and enjoy.. ;)

Juha_Koo
25th July 2010, 15:12
Here's a few shots (http://juhake.kapsi.fi/JML_Day2/album/) from yesterday, JML's test day #2. :)

Hartusvuori
25th July 2010, 16:10
Here's a few shots (http://juhake.kapsi.fi/JML_Day2/album/) from yesterday, JML's test day #2. :)

What you mean "incredible jumps"... Nice photos once again.

morfn
25th July 2010, 16:28
10mins videos and lots of images from WRC Rally Finland tests can be found at:
- Mikko Hirvonen website, http://www.mikkohirvonen.com
- Jari-Matti Latvala website, http://www.jmlatvala.com

Cheers!

Juha_Koo
25th July 2010, 16:31
What you mean "incredible jumps"... Nice photos once again.

Well IMO 48 metres isn't bad... :) Shame that nearly all of my jump photos failed as I tried to capture speed to them and that resulted in blurry shots. :(

N.O.T
25th July 2010, 17:23
10mins videos and lots of images from WRC Rally Finland tests can be found at:
- Mikko Hirvonen website, http://www.mikkohirvonen.com
- Jari-Matti Latvala website, http://www.jmlatvala.com

Cheers!

i think the helmet cams catch the action quite well, why don't they use them in the actual rallies ? i think the shots would be amazing. safety/distraction issues by the drivers ?

SubaruNorway
25th July 2010, 22:51
I don't think it's alowed to use that on helmets really. Here's Anders Grøndal testing today with his Go Pro camera mounted to his helmet :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gefB030PyBo&feature=player_embedded

N.O.T
26th July 2010, 02:15
that is also a great camera angle....are those WRC media guys plain stupid and they use the cameras at stupid angles ???

mm1
26th July 2010, 08:22
This is one of the best camera angles seen so far.

Daniel
26th July 2010, 08:39
that is also a great camera angle....are those WRC media guys plain stupid and they use the cameras at stupid angles ???

They wouldn't want to convey any sense of speed now would they!

SubaruNorway
26th July 2010, 10:43
that is also a great camera angle....are those WRC media guys plain stupid and they use the cameras at stupid angles ???

Not on the helmet in that one like i said, but he's done that too and it looks so cool! The cameras WRC uses are not even HD and in 4:3 so they strech the image to 16:9 (widescreen) Go Pro will have external sound soon so you can get co drivers voice too.

N.O.T
26th July 2010, 10:58
i actually prefer the one you posted than the helmet mikko uses...

jbmarcus21
26th July 2010, 19:43
News about Kankkunen tests days ???

Tomi
26th July 2010, 20:15
News about Kankkunen tests days ???

they did show a bit in tv, it looked ok, back in business.

Miika
26th July 2010, 20:26
While Citroen boys went fishing, KKK went testing.

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56km of testing for Juha today says the news clip.

N.O.T
26th July 2010, 20:34
juha kankku"s"en ??????

Dejan
26th July 2010, 21:03
Could anyone translate what is Juha saying in this clip?

vkangas
26th July 2010, 21:04
juha kankku"s"en ??????

Isn't finnish language nice? :) Kankkusen is ownership form for Kankkunen.

Example:
Kankkusen auto on Ford - Kankkunen's car is a Ford

Tomi
26th July 2010, 21:10
Could anyone translate what is Juha saying in this clip?
sure, in short he promises the interviewer that he wont be on the podium, but will drive fast as he can, then he tells how the cars has changed in 8 years.

N.O.T
26th July 2010, 21:12
Isn't finnish language nice? :) Kankkusen is ownership form for Kankkunen.

Example:
Kankkusen auto on Ford - Kankkunen's car is a Ford

Nice...

vkangas
26th July 2010, 21:18
Could anyone translate what is Juha saying in this clip?

Short version:
-First Juha is telling that he's trying to drive against kimi to have a fun challenge. But after that he says that realistically all WRC drivers and Kimi should beat old retired bloke if they want to achieve something in WRC..
-Feeling was good, driving a rally car is like driving a bike - you never forget it. Biggest difference to active years driving is that he is not going to take so much risks.
-Cars have developed a lot, especially low speed corners can be driven much faster. New cars are driven on much straighter line than cars he used to drive. These are mainly because of better suspension.
-At the end Juha "promises" that he's not on the podium, but he's giving his best. :)

morfn
27th July 2010, 04:49
Some images from WRC Rally Finland tests:
- Mikko Hirvonen: http://www.plopcrew.net/galleria/mikkohirvonen2010.php
- J-M Latvala: http://www.plopcrew.net/galleria/jmlatvala2010.php
- Kankkunen etc: http://www.plopcrew.net/galleria/stobart2010.php

Have phun!

Daniel
27th July 2010, 07:35
- Kankkunen etc: http://www.plopcrew.net/galleria/stobart2010.php

Have phun!

I don't know if they're your pictures or not but I have to say that the colours are terrible, I wasn't sure if it was Juha or a cooked chicken that I was seeing. Please turn your settings back to auto or something, the slightly surreal look is nice in one or two photos, but it doesn't work for everything....

Bobcat
27th July 2010, 14:03
Some images from WRC Rally Finland tests:
- Mikko Hirvonen: http://www.plopcrew.net/galleria/mikkohirvonen2010.php
- J-M Latvala: http://www.plopcrew.net/galleria/jmlatvala2010.php
- Kankkunen etc: http://www.plopcrew.net/galleria/stobart2010.php

Have phun!
Awesome! :cool: ;)

J.Lindstroem
27th July 2010, 14:58
Wrong post

Mirek
27th July 2010, 14:59
I think that it's mistake in the text.

Petris
27th July 2010, 16:01
Images from Stobart tests... Juha and Mattias mainly...

Click slideshow on and enjoy ;)

http://www.petriskog.com/Motorsport/Rally/Stobart-Rally-Fin%C3%B6and-2010/13084796_SDLAm#948288676_LMXeW

noel157
27th July 2010, 17:11
I don't know if they're your pictures or not but I have to say that the colours are terrible, I wasn't sure if it was Juha or a cooked chicken that I was seeing. Please turn your settings back to auto or something, the slightly surreal look is nice in one or two photos, but it doesn't work for everything....

+ 1, Juha looks like my Sunday lunch.

Neil J
27th July 2010, 18:51
Could anyone translate what is Juha saying in this clip?

I`m quite sure he said "kick Wilsons arse for sure" :)

Mixxu
27th July 2010, 23:29
Videos of Neste Oil Rally Finland tests published http://www.mikapasanen.com/norf10/

euskalteam
28th July 2010, 11:15
Nice video. I think Peter will score a podium in Finland.

traxx
6th August 2010, 19:04
Fiesta WRC tests on tarmac and gravel this week :
http://wrc.is.free.fr/posts/2010/08/06/1221-la-fiesta-wrc-en-developpement

Viridian Black
7th August 2010, 18:59
1.6 or detuned 2.0? Sounds different

Allyc85
7th August 2010, 19:01
Does sound a bit raspier than the current 2.0...

rallye-vid
7th August 2010, 19:28
2.0 .. 1.6 isn't ready yet

Allyc85
7th August 2010, 20:51
so they tell us ;)

Mirek
7th August 2010, 21:17
2.0 .. 1.6 isn't ready yet

Wilson said in an interview that they already did some 1000 km with 1.6T. They only hasn't used direct injection yet. And besides that this isn't 2.0 just because of completely different sound.

Bobcat
8th August 2010, 01:58
2.0 .. 1.6 isn't ready yet
This is nonsense. A prototype engine 1.6L turbo in the car. ;)

Bobcat
8th August 2010, 02:12
]Wilson said in an interview that they already did some 1000 km with 1.6T.
So much more, 2000+ km.

OldF
9th August 2010, 15:05
Fiesta WRC tests on tarmac and gravel this week :
http://wrc.is.free.fr/posts/2010/08/06/1221-la-fiesta-wrc-en-developpement


If this is with the 1.6T it doesn’t sound bad at all and also looks better than the current WRC cars.

jbmarcus21
9th August 2010, 15:31
Yesterday, Citroën Team Junior testing Rally Deutschland with Sébastien Ogier and Kimi Räikkönen

I was there, here my video http://planetemarcus.free.fr/testscitroenjuniorallemagne10.htm

Salist
9th August 2010, 15:40
Yesterday, Citroën Team Junior testing Rally Deutschland with Sébastien Ogier and Kimi Räikkönen

I was there, here my video http://planetemarcus.free.fr/testscitroenjuniorallemagne10.htm

You are lucky... :)
Thanks.

See you the next weekend?

AMSS
9th August 2010, 15:42
If this is with the 1.6T it doesn’t sound bad at all and also looks better than the current WRC cars.

I`ll have to agree, seems my fears were totally wrong, this car already sounds way better than the current Focus, and also from my understanding there is still lot`s of power to come once they get the Pipo head, DI etc.
Must say I am greatly positively surprised........

jbmarcus21
9th August 2010, 16:06
You are lucky... :)
Thanks.

See you the next weekend?

yes i waiting kimi tests since a long time !! ... Yes next week but only shakedown ;)

jbmarcus21
9th August 2010, 20:55
i took some pics ... you can watch it on my facebook page planetemarcus
http://www.facebook.com/pages/PLANETEMARCUSCOM/206160890732?ref=nf

logic
9th August 2010, 21:05
i took some pics ... you can watch it on my facebook page planetemarcus
http://www.facebook.com/pages/PLANETEMARCUSCOM/206160890732?ref=nf

The link is not working

jbmarcus21
9th August 2010, 21:24
if you have got facebook account

click on search : "planetemarcus"

;)

logic
9th August 2010, 21:27
if you have got facebook account

click on search : "planetemarcus"

;)

i did that and joined the group, but i see no photos in the album.

jbmarcus21
9th August 2010, 21:35
??? strange.. there is .. and it work, i have just verified

jbmarcus21
9th August 2010, 22:10
i put the pics on my website, it is more easy ;)
http://planetemarcus.free.fr/photostestsdaysjunior10.htm

Ucci
10th August 2010, 12:50
i put the pics on my website, it is more easy ;)
http://planetemarcus.free.fr/photostestsdaysjunior10.htm

Look closley for a photo, where Kimi&Kai are eating-the bootle looks like a scotch to me.....

traxx
10th August 2010, 22:21
Fiesta WRC tests on tarmac and gravel this week :
http://wrc.is.free.fr/posts/2010/08/06/1221-la-fiesta-wrc-en-developpement
Fiesta WRC shots are here :
http://wrc.is.free.fr/posts/2010/08/10/1225-photos-fiesta-wrc

jbmarcus21
11th August 2010, 23:04
François Duval Tests Days Ford Focus Wrc to prepare Rally Deutschland ;)
Here my video and pics http://planetemarcus.free.fr/testsdaysduval10.htm

JFL
12th August 2010, 00:37
François Duval Tests Days Ford Focus Wrc to prepare Rally Deutschland ;)
Here my video and pics http://planetemarcus.free.fr/testsdaysduval10.htm

Duval also won the 7th round in the European rallycross championship in Belgium. He said he was going to use that race as a test also.. :)
http://rallycross.com/reports/10/10_erc/erc1007/news_erc1007_11.jpg

hari
12th August 2010, 07:40
Patrik Sandell was testing for ADAC Rally Germany in Austria.

Some photos and a 5 minutes video can be found here:
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_test_110810_sandell.php


http://www.ir7.at/content/newsimg/v/test110810m.jpg

darkstar
15th August 2010, 06:07
hey, this is my hd video from mikko hirvonen testing for rallye deutschland 2010, have fun:

www.rallye-mad.com (http://www.rallye-mad.com/index.php?site=movies)

Test Mikko Hirvonen Rallye Deutschland 2010 HD (http://www.rallye-mad.com/index.php?site=movies)

http://i37.tinypic.com/2ldy6xf.jpg (http://www.rallye-mad.com/index.php?site=movies)

direct youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2OAk2Yv0dk

Pinto
16th August 2010, 10:53
i saw pictures of the ford test and the test car was been towed in to the service area,any one know what happened the car?

Mirek
16th August 2010, 11:31
I heard about broken propshaft, I'm not sure though.

darkstar
16th August 2010, 19:39
here´s now my video from dani sordo´s test for rallye deutschland at veldenz:

www.rallye-mad.com (http://www.rallye-mad.com/index.php?site=movies)

Test Dani Sordo Rallye Deutschland 2010 HD (http://www.rallye-mad.com/index.php?site=movies)

http://i33.tinypic.com/2qs3yog.jpg (http://www.rallye-mad.com/index.php?site=movies)

direkter youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdYCT25mlC8

6789
17th August 2010, 11:24
Just out of interest for next year, how do you find out where thye are testing?

Motorsportfun
17th August 2010, 12:28
Just out of interest for next year, how do you find out where thye are testing?

I think they know organisers. I know an organizer which arrange the tests (authorisations for the roads, safety, ambulances, etc.) for WRC teams, and he tells me when they're coming in to test. ;)

Xsara Fan
17th August 2010, 13:47
Today Evgeniy Novikov announce that in october/november he will have tests in Citroen (with DS3 WRC) and Ford (with Fiesta WRC). Now he is in talks with both WRC teams about participating in WRC 2011.

darkstar
17th August 2010, 19:13
so, here´s my last testvideo for germany 2010, ten brinke/kuipers test in veldenz:

www.rallye-mad.com (http://www.rallye-mad.com/index.php?site=movies)

Test Ten Brinke/Kuipers Rallye Deutschland 2010 HD (http://www.rallye-mad.com/index.php?site=movies)

http://i35.tinypic.com/2dqn8k3.jpg (http://www.rallye-mad.com/index.php?site=movies)

direct youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL9f6m-MhIo

ProRally
17th August 2010, 20:22
Today Evgeniy Novikov announce that in october/november he will have tests in Citroen (with DS3 WRC) and Ford (with Fiesta WRC). Now he is in talks with both WRC teams about participating in WRC 2011.

Body shop work security for who ever he chooses.... :D :D :D

traxx
17th August 2010, 22:11
Today Evgeniy Novikov announce that in october/november he will have tests in Citroen (with DS3 WRC) and Ford (with Fiesta WRC). Now he is in talks with both WRC teams about participating in WRC 2011.
Nice ! Another driver for 2011 !
So a DS3 will be available ?!
Interesting, he will be the first driver that know these 2 cars !
Is this announce published somewhere ?

Barreis
17th August 2010, 23:04
I saw on your site something about P.Solberg in DS3WRC next year.. Something new?

noel157
18th August 2010, 00:28
DS3 R3 test in Ireland before this weekend's Ulster Rally.
Bryan Bouffier driving:

http://www.neillpics.co.uk/Citroen%20Team%20DS3%20Test%2017%2008%2010/CitroenTeamDS3Test170810Page1.html

http://www.tightangle.com/rallys/106

MartijnS
18th August 2010, 07:06
Just out of interest for next year, how do you find out where thye are testing?

In Germany basically every test is announced by the local authorities in newspapers etc.

traxx
18th August 2010, 09:34
I saw on your site something about P.Solberg in DS3WRC next year.. Something new?
It seems that Petter could have a DS3 next year. But nothing more at this time...

Xsara Fan
18th August 2010, 11:02
Nice ! Another driver for 2011 !
So a DS3 will be available ?!
Interesting, he will be the first driver that know these 2 cars !
Is this announce published somewhere ?

Currently only in Russian here:
http://www.almrally.ru/news-command/info/3357/

noel157
18th August 2010, 12:31
Interesting:


"Currently, negotiations on the participation of Eugene Novikov in tests of prototypes of future cars category WRC next generation - Citroen and Ford with a turbo engine capacity of 1.6 liters.
Eugene Novikov: "Around October-November we plan to pass tests for Citroen DS3 WRC and Ford Fiesta WRC. Now we gather information and negotiate with both manufacturers on the speeches in the coming season in the World Rally Championship.
Of course, there may be other suggestions, but so far as major deals with these two. The main criterion in selecting proposals for the next season will be price. The first price ... "

traxx
30th August 2010, 18:52
Michelin back in 2011 ?!
They done tests on tarmac !
http://wrc.is.free.fr/posts/2010/08/30/1232-michelin-de-retour

jbmarcus21
28th September 2010, 21:55
Mikko Hirvonen testing Rallye de France
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjAUu4o1vZw

MR666
29th September 2010, 10:06
Mikko Hirvonen testing Rallye de France
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjAUu4o1vZw

What does EUO7 SUX stand for?

Hartusvuori
29th September 2010, 10:10
What does EUO7 SUX stand for?

It's the register number of the Ford's test car. Many of the Ford Focus have EU07 as beginning of the reg plate. "Sux" doesn't mean anything, unless you consider it your opinion that it's irony.

MR666
29th September 2010, 10:12
It's the register number of the Ford's test car.

Yes but it must stand for some thing.

29th September 2010, 10:35
EU07 SUX does not "stand" for anything, it was just the next letters on the list when M-Sport registered the car.

on another note, it is rather ironic isn't it ?
it is a nice little psychological reminder to the driver about what his next result in this car will be, ie: ALSACE where the C4's will wipe the floor with the Focii, again.

I am evil Homer
29th September 2010, 11:39
Yes but it must stand for some thing.

Only so much as that plate was reigstered in the official UK DVLA database in the first 6 months of 2007, hence the "07" and the "EU" means that plate was registered in a batch from the Chelmsford office,

The "SUX" thing is a random letter and in this case hugely ironic :D

jbmarcus21
29th September 2010, 13:08
Yvan Muller and Ken Block video testing Rallye de France ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjuXTcRGw1s

MR666
30th September 2010, 04:43
Only so much as that plate was reigstered in the official UK DVLA database in the first 6 months of 2007, hence the "07" and the "EU" means that plate was registered in a batch from the Chelmsford office,

The "SUX" thing is a random letter and in this case hugely ironic :D

lol cheers.

RICARDO75
5th October 2010, 14:47
http://www.ralisonline.net/pt/images/stories/OUT2010/citroogiertestes10_thumb_medium600_414.jpg
Sébastien Ogier is testing today in Portugal with the DS3

Motorsportfun
5th October 2010, 16:55
No relax for him after the Rallye de France... :D

JRodrigues
5th October 2010, 17:44
http://www.ralisonline.net/pt/images/stories/OUT2010/citroogiertestes10_thumb_medium600_414.jpg
Sébastien Ogier is testing today in Portugal with the DS3

:O where?!

rallyelee
5th October 2010, 18:34
my pics from France on http://www.rallyesportfotos.de

reg.Jörg

http://rallyelee.ra.piranho.de/10fr24.jpg

http://rallyelee.ra.piranho.de/10fr15.jpg

http://rallyelee.ra.piranho.de/10fr26.jpg

http://rallyelee.ra.piranho.de/10fr22.jpg

Barreis
5th October 2010, 18:38
Nice pictures..

rallyelee
5th October 2010, 19:04
oh sorry hit the wrong thread

RICARDO75
6th October 2010, 12:54
:O where?!

In Tavira :)

RICARDO75
7th October 2010, 11:33
Sébastien Ogier testing in Algarve

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwttnJrMry8&feature=player_embedded

OldF
7th October 2010, 12:10
Sébastien Ogier testing in Algarve

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwttnJrMry8&feature=player_embedded

What’s the light on the ground at the front of the car?

6789
7th October 2010, 12:12
What’s the light on the ground at the front of the car?

Measuring the speed of the car, more accurate collection of data.

The DS3 looks fast, Malcolm should be worried!!!

RICARDO75
7th October 2010, 12:14
OldF, I think it is to help a camera for filming suspension

OldF
7th October 2010, 12:31
OK, thanks. Two different answers. I think this has been asked before on this forum but I don’t remember the answer.

Hartusvuori
7th October 2010, 13:20
DS3 WRC sounds raw.

Any videos or pics or news from Hirvonen's Fiesta WRC tests?

Dejan
7th October 2010, 19:47
What’s the light on the ground at the front of the car?

http://worldrally.motorsportforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=585923#post585923

traxx
12th October 2010, 08:30
DS3 WRC sounds raw.

Any videos or pics or news from Hirvonen's Fiesta WRC tests?

Few words and a shot of Mikko and JML Fiesta tests here :
http://wrc.is.free.fr/posts/2010/10/12/1256-mikko-et-jml-au-volant-de-la-fiesta-wrc

traxx
12th October 2010, 20:58
Ogier with Bengué on tarmac test :
http://www.wrcisfree.com/posts/2010/10/12/1257-junior-team-sur-goudron

RICARDO75
14th October 2010, 10:26
Tests in Portugal from Citröen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWiIEmcVyV0&feature=player_embedded#!

noel157
21st October 2010, 10:15
Latest gravel test for DS3:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3XMMpj5heY&feature=player_embedded#!

wwbroe
21st October 2010, 14:01
Who was behind the steering wheel?

Allyc85
26th October 2010, 19:37
Sooo would anyone know of any testing locations for Rally GB, PM me if easier ;)

RICARDO75
28th October 2010, 19:19
From portuguese autosport:
Markko Martin became the first driver to have an accident with the new MINI Countryman WRC, during test that took place last week in Spain. The Estonian driver flipped the car in an area of high speed, which meant that the team had to stop testing.

Richard Taylor: "These things happen, but the truth is that the car withstood the shock well, and did not lose much time with the incident." He said. Markko Martin and Kris Meeke were the service drivers, running approximately 500 kilometers long."

Frozzy
28th October 2010, 19:34
well good to hear the MINI can withstand rolling at speed although with meeke driving the car this will be tested to the limits if his previous crashes are to go by ;~P

noel157
28th October 2010, 23:12
well good to hear the MINI can withstand rolling at speed although with meeke driving the car this will be tested to the limits if his previous crashes are to go by ;~P

Smart comment.

Anyway, Fiesta WRC asphalt testing after Rally Spain:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfwtjQGIdo8

Nolot5
1st November 2010, 00:30
Test Citroen in South Spain. VIEW ALL PICTURES HERE (http://www.cmrallye.com/)

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/nolot5/Test%20Citroen%20Octubre%202010/Test025.jpg

6789
1st November 2010, 01:34
^^^ Looks like a softer setup, great photos

Nolot5
2nd November 2010, 20:00
New Photos uploaded of our main photographer:

NEW PHOTOS HERE (http://www.cmrallye.com/)

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff276/fernando_fotosport/2010/Test%20de%20Citroen%20III/IMG_0522.jpg

Barreis
2nd November 2010, 20:23
Great photos..

Allyc85
2nd November 2010, 21:28
Nice shots!

Not exactly WRC but ive been told Dave Weston JR is testing his Group N Impreza at Walters Arena on Monday if anyones interested.

Josti
2nd November 2010, 21:39
Test Citroen in South Spain. VIEW ALL PICTURES HERE (http://www.cmrallye.com/)


What's the purpose of that bright spot on the road, looking under the right front bumper?

N.O.T
2nd November 2010, 21:48
What's the purpose of that bright spot on the road, looking under the right front bumper?

distance/clearance checker....

Mirek
2nd November 2010, 22:24
It's correvitt sensor which is used for measuring pitch and roll, speed in two axis, slip angle, and yaw rate. More to be found here: http://www.corrsys-datron.com/optical_sensors.htm

ProRally
3rd November 2010, 08:58
It's correvitt sensor which is used for measuring pitch and roll, speed in two axis, slip angle, and yaw rate. More to be found here: http://www.corrsys-datron.com/optical_sensors.htm

YOU know everything.... :D :D :D

Nice info, nice tool, but no price anywhere has a reason :D

dimviii
3rd November 2010, 14:13
Maybe most expensive measurement equipment.

Mirek
3rd November 2010, 16:04
YOU know everything.... :D :D :D

Nice info, nice tool, but no price anywhere has a reason :D

I used some base type once in my life :p

traxx
8th November 2010, 17:43
Ken Block crashed during tests for GB today (no injury) :
http://wrc.is.free.fr/posts/2010/11/08/1274-derniers-runs-pour-eu07sux

traxx
4th December 2010, 10:26
Fiesta in Portugal :
http://wrc.is.free.fr/posts/2010/12/04/1290-la-fiesta-au-sud

alleskids
4th December 2010, 12:48
If Ford wants to test for the Swedisch Rally or Rallye Monte Carlo, they should come to The Netherlands. The Dutch roads are at this moment a perfect training for the unpredictable roads of Monte Carlo.

Brother John
4th December 2010, 16:15
If Ford wants to test for the Swedisch Rally or Rallye Monte Carlo, they should come to The Netherlands. The Dutch roads are at this moment a perfect training for the unpredictable roads of Monte Carlo.


Here in the south of Sweden I have already more snow than in Hagfors at the moment, present about 60 cm deeply! ;)

Juha_Koo
4th December 2010, 20:00
Well, I wouldn't mind a winter test of Ford here in Finland. :D Shame that they are Sweden-orientated in winter testing.

Ondra WRC
4th December 2010, 22:06
Teaser on test Sebastien Loeb - Citroen DS3 WRC: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaeuEgaLNtA

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Nolot5
9th February 2011, 08:05
TEST MINI IN SPAIN MORE IN THIS LINK:CMRALLYE.COM (http://cmrallye.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=176:test-de-sordo-en-malaga-con-el-mini-wrc&catid=42:wrc&Itemid=55)
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff276/fernando_fotosport/2011/Test%20Sordo%20Mini%20WRC/IMG_4994.jpg (http://cmrallye.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=176:test-de-sordo-en-malaga-con-el-mini-wrc&catid=42:wrc&Itemid=55)

euskalteam
10th February 2011, 08:25
Sordo testing in Spain. It seems that they improve so much.... Still they are no as fast as Ford and Citroen, but...looks good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cWZRamnK62Y

N.O.T
10th February 2011, 08:38
hmmm i wonder if they manage to make it faster than a s2000 car by the time they enter.

steffforno
15th February 2011, 09:51
When testing in Sardinia??

Mise
15th February 2011, 21:15
I have a few (stupid) guestions about testing
since I don't know nothing about it.

How many times do the teams usually drive the stage through
before anything is changed. I know it depends on many things
but some guidelines perhaps.

And when they change something, let's say a suspension,
do they go from one end to the other or is just little by little until they hit the right spot.

What things can driver adjust in the car while driving?

traxx
17th February 2011, 16:04
Generaly, they used a track on 3kms. Between each setup change : 2 or 3 runs so about 12-18kms.
I think they adjust little by litlle and they try new things. Sometimes, they just change tires to try with several types of tires or sometimes nothing is changed because they will used the setup from last yeat for the rally and this is just to drive.

gloomyDAY
17th February 2011, 19:26
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89523

Latvala crashed and now Ford have to end their testing in Portugal.

Roy
17th February 2011, 19:39
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89523

Latvala crashed and now Ford have to end their testing in Portugal.

Not true. That was old news

Crash won't hamper Ford preparations

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89528

gloomyDAY
17th February 2011, 20:09
Not true. That was old news

Crash won't hamper Ford preparations

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89528
Not true? I posted that Latvala's crash had ended Ford's testing in Portugal.
That is fact! He binned it, so now they have less data and mileage going into Mexico.

I think Ford saying that it won't hamper their preparations for WRC Mexico is a little white lie.
There must be at least one person rolling their eyes in the Ford camp.

Juha_Koo
17th February 2011, 20:20
Not true? I posted that Latvala's crash had ended Ford's testing in Portugal.
That is fact! He binned it, so now they have less data and mileage going into Mexico.

:D

It's not a fact.

They'll have a new car there tomorrow and Mikko will drive three-day tests. JM will go there again on next monday and complete his final day of testing. So nothing to worry about. :)

Roy
17th February 2011, 20:29
Not true? I posted that Latvala's crash had ended Ford's testing in Portugal.
That is fact! He binned it, so now they have less data and mileage going into Mexico.

I think Ford saying that it won't hamper their preparations for WRC Mexico is a little white lie.
There must be at least one person rolling their eyes in the Ford camp.

You post an old link. I post a new link... So what you say is not true..., sorry. See post of Juha_Koo

gloomyDAY
17th February 2011, 22:31
You post an old link. I post a new link... So what you say is not true..., sorry. See post of Juha_KooI stand corrected.

tfp
17th February 2011, 23:24
Sordo testing in Spain. It seems that they improve so much.... Still they are no as fast as Ford and Citroen, but...looks good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cWZRamnK62Y

Really good video, I hope the mini will prove to be competitive!

As for JML this is a bit worrying for ford...

GINE
18th February 2011, 03:34
Nice sound. Small suspension travel? It seems tha they have improve a lot from the previus tests

Brother John
18th February 2011, 11:04
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wrc.com%2Fnews%2Fmexico-preparations-continue-for-ford-despite-latvala-test-crash%2F%3Ffid%3D14176&h=c5238

Francis44
19th February 2011, 12:56
If what Im hearing is true, Hirvonnen restarted the tests in Portugal and he too already had an off :eek: .

dimviii
19th February 2011, 14:01
source?

Francis44
19th February 2011, 14:08
http://www.ralisonline.net/pt/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=918:hirvonen-reinicia-testes&catid=91:breves

"Ford restarted tests in Tavira region and Mikko Hirvonnen has already stopped aswell."

Maybe car problems, but it looks like it might have been an off.

dimviii
19th February 2011, 15:12
hope it is not true.Wouldn t like Ford without proper testing at first gravel rally.

Francis44
19th February 2011, 15:18
It might have been a small off, it happens. It dosen't mean they stopped testing :) .

Rallyper
19th February 2011, 15:38
What about any fellows being at testing ground of Ford? Pics, videos?

N.O.T
19th February 2011, 15:47
can we have reports about how many punctures the cars have? how many brake disks they change? and what drivers have for dinner?

Francis44
19th February 2011, 15:49
Surely let me just check for that information :rolleyes: .


Videos and pictures perhaps when testing ends ;) .

RICARDO75
19th February 2011, 19:44
Photos from M-Sport tests in Portugal
http://motoresmagazine.jalbum.net/TestesFiestaWRCAlgarveFev11G1/

traxx
21st February 2011, 09:38
Mini tests on gravel in France :
http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/2011/02/21/mini-a-lepreuve-de-la-terre-cassante/

Sulland
21st February 2011, 10:53
Mini tests on gravel in France :
http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/2011/02/21/mini-a-lepreuve-de-la-terre-cassante/

Was it Meeke first and Sordo 2nd in this film ?

Seems to have very good weight distribution and therefor balance in the jumps.

Rallyper
21st February 2011, 11:40
To me it looks like the rear suspension isn´t to good yet. It looks a bit bumpy on some pics.

Let´s hope they sort all things out before competing.

fastboy
21st February 2011, 15:12
Video of Hirvonen testing over the weekend http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn0HOgX-BmI&feature=player_embedded

bluuford
21st February 2011, 19:26
Looks like they have take one of their official car for testing

rp
21st February 2011, 19:34
Looks like they have take one of their official car for testing

Maybe Al Qassimi´s Sweden car and he will not compete in Mexico...

Sardalense
21st February 2011, 23:08
Maybe Al Qassimi´s Sweden car and he will not compete in Mexico...

Yes, it´s Al Qassimi´s Sweden car.

Allyc85
22nd February 2011, 18:38
Video of Hirvonen testing over the weekend http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn0HOgX-BmI&feature=player_embedded

God looking at that video that looks so slow, it has no chance of beating the Citreons... oh wait it did ;)

N.O.T
22nd February 2011, 21:03
God looking at that video that looks so slow, it has no chance of beating the Citreons... oh wait it did ;)

oh wait....the conditions did !!! oh snap.....

tfp
22nd February 2011, 23:24
God looking at that video that looks so slow, it has no chance of beating the Citreons... oh wait it did ;)

Ha! I just hope ford can repeat the success on tarmac....

cali
23rd February 2011, 08:29
oh wait....the conditions did !!! oh snap.....
oh wait, but in testing videos you did not believed that conditions were different ... hypocrisy at it's best ... lol

bluuford
23rd February 2011, 09:57
Yeah, yeah.. it is Qassimi´s car, it should look slow :-P

N.O.T
23rd February 2011, 10:26
some things in life never cease to amaze me no matter how repetitive they are.

Bobcat
23rd February 2011, 12:39
I agree with you that realy some sick things about your Greek 'encephalon' (brain). :D

N.O.T
23rd February 2011, 14:28
replace the last n with s and you got it right...

Sardalense
25th February 2011, 14:57
Mads Ostberg drove the Fiesta yesterday in Portugal during... 1 hour. Then returned to Norway!

ProRally
25th February 2011, 16:12
Mads Ostberg drove the Fiesta yesterday in Portugal during... 1 hour. Then returned to Norway!

That is a bit strange....

Micke_VOC
25th February 2011, 16:16
Mads Ostberg drove the Fiesta yesterday in Portugal during... 1 hour. Then returned to Norway!

65km test...

Rallyper
25th February 2011, 16:23
That is a bit strange....

Not strange because he will participate in Norweigan Championship Rally Finnskog this weekend in a Fiesta S2000, and then fly to Mexico immedeatly after.

Zeakiwi
25th February 2011, 19:45
Mads Ostberg drove the Fiesta yesterday in Portugal during... 1 hour. Then returned to Norway!

Catch flu at Sweden ?

Rallyper
25th February 2011, 20:50
Catch flu at Sweden ?

Something like that. But that was last week. Now he´s leading KNA Rally Finnskog in the Norweigan Championship after 3 stages tonight.

jbmarcus21
25th February 2011, 22:01
some pics from Test Days Prodrive Mini Wrc gravel roads [PHOTOS] http://bit.ly/gB40dS

Mirek
25th February 2011, 22:13
Something like that. But that was last week. Now he´s leading KNA Rally Finnskog in the Norweigan Championship after 3 stages tonight.

WTF is happening there? I can see Steve Rockland with Fiesta ST leading!
http://www.rallyfinnskog.no/resultater2/5

RICARDO75
25th February 2011, 22:30
Those times are wrong.
A few hours ago it was ok but then, they switch evering.

Mads Ostberg is leading but he has some problems on transmission or clutch.
Anders Grondal lost power steering after the first 500 meters on stage 1

1. Mads Ostberg / Jonas Andersson, Ford Fiesta S2000, 30min 41,7 seg
2. Eyvind Brynildsen / Cato Menkerud, Skoda Fabia S2000, 16,7 seg
3. Kjær Anders Svendsen / Trond, Subaru Impreza, 2 min 9,7 seg
4. Trond Sveinsvoll / Otto Øvestad, Subaru Impreza, +2.11,9
5. Aasen Marius / Tom Haldammen A., Subaru Impreza, +2.29,1
6. Thomas Kvam / Johnsen Stian, o Ford Focus WRC, +2.54,0
7. Nygård Robert Buberget / Terje, Subaru Impreza, +4.31,0
8. Røkland Steve / Nordstrand Dia, Ford Fiesta, +4.53,6
9. Jørn Moen / Helge Utengen M., Ford Fiesta, +4.54,0
10. Ole Morten Korsmo / Tore Hellerud, Volvo 240, +5.01,1

bluuford
25th February 2011, 22:48
Looks like Ostberg has got 2:20 penalty and is in fifth place?

Mirek
26th February 2011, 09:15
Brynildsen?

N.O.T
26th February 2011, 09:59
this is the testing thread.....

Ondra WRC
26th February 2011, 11:40
Video from test Jari-Matti Latvala and Mikko Hirvonen:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZttQMpmw_o&feature=player_embedded

6789
27th February 2011, 23:25
Villagra Testing in Portugal:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNuN6w2qp3s&feature=feedu

Looks faster than what he did in that Focus :)

Lalo
28th February 2011, 13:29
Vamos Federico!!!!!!!! Hope Villagra does good this season :)

jbmarcus21
1st March 2011, 21:31
Monday 28/02/11 Peter Van Merksteijn tested DS3 WRC in gravel road to prepare 2011 Wrc Season.

I was there to see tests and make a video

The HD version is online on my website http://planetemarcus.free.fr/testdaysvmds3wrc.htm

jbmarcus21
2nd March 2011, 12:04
Youtube version for Metksteijn testing DS3 Wrc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7NrX25m0_o

steffforno
14th March 2011, 11:39
When are test Sardinia???

traxx
7th April 2011, 21:24
Few words in french about ford tests in spain :
http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/2011/04/07/ford-developpe-sa-fiesta/

Bobcat
8th April 2011, 13:12
traxx, thanks!

RobertS
12th April 2011, 10:55
Jordania - Nasser Al-Attiyah

http://www.duen.hu/video/nasser_elvitte_a_kamerankat

bluuford
12th April 2011, 13:44
Jordania - Nasser Al-Attiyah

http://www.duen.hu/video/nasser_elvitte_a_kamerankat

Somewhere near 20 sec he thinks he is driving VW in Dakar :-)

traxx
20th May 2011, 16:46
Yesterday, I was at Petter's test session for Argentina. This guy is always full of energy !!!!

http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/2011/05/20/petter-solberg-pvm-en-preparation-pour-largentine/

traxx
24th May 2011, 08:07
Here are the pictures (PVM & Solberg pre-Argentina tests) :
http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/2011/05/23/photos-solberg-pvm-en-essais-pre-argentine-2011/

Alexg84
3rd June 2011, 15:43
On TestRally.com (http://www.testrally.com) added many photos of Meeke and Sordo tests in Italy last days...

http://www.testrally.com/public/immagini/0012690.jpg

http://www.testrally.com/public/immagini/0012677.jpg

traxx
4th June 2011, 08:39
Nice shots Alex, here is my report :
La Mini sur asphalte (http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/2011/06/03/la-mini-sur-asphalte/)

Ondra WRC
4th June 2011, 18:34
Video from Dani Sordo test:
YouTube - &#x202a;Test Prodrive Mini WRC Team - Dani Sordo&#x202c;&rlm; (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpP-1SXcKJA&feature=feedu)

Barreis
5th June 2011, 13:50
Nice works.

Juha_Koo
6th June 2011, 22:26
Finally I managed to set up FireWire-card to my main desktop computer and made this short video to test things.

It's Matti Rantanen testing the Focus WRC (EU07 SUX) back in 2009 prior to Rally Finland. YouTube - &#x202a;M. Rantanen - WRC Rally Finland 2009 Tests - Pure Engine Sounds&#x202c;&rlm; (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZDNKmxRzhQ)

I know, sorry for the terrible camera work, the video was supposed to stay in family archives only. :)

traxx
2nd July 2011, 15:17
Fiesta Tamrac tests in France :
Ford essaie de travailler l’asphalte (http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/2011/07/02/ford-essaie-de-travailler-lasphalte/)

Jeremi Ancian (first time with a WRC) was very fast !

Sébastien Vuillemard
2nd July 2011, 18:09
Tests Ford Abu Dhabi WRC 2011 Black edition : VSrallye (http://www.vsrallye.fr/photos/Test%20Ford%20Abu%20Dhabi%20WRC%202011%20Black%20e dition/index.html)

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268059_2135771084252_1545337014_2195192_5126316_n. jpg

darkstar
2nd July 2011, 18:41
some pictures of mini testing for rallye germany with sordo an meeke:

Rallye-MAD.com (http://rallye-mad.com/fotos/category/42-kevin-lamberti)

http://rallye-mad.com/images/phocagallery/2011/mini_test_riol/kevin_lamberti/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_comp_IMG_6375.jpg (http://rallye-mad.com/fotos/category/42-kevin-lamberti)

http://rallye-mad.com/images/phocagallery/2011/mini_test_riol/kevin_lamberti/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_comp_IMG_6506.jpg (http://rallye-mad.com/fotos/category/42-kevin-lamberti)

http://rallye-mad.com/images/phocagallery/2011/mini_test_riol/kevin_lamberti/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_comp_IMG_6647.jpg (http://rallye-mad.com/fotos/category/42-kevin-lamberti)

Barreis
2nd July 2011, 20:41
Nice.

Tofrallye29
3rd July 2011, 12:39
Some pictures from Ford testings
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6037/5896131981_805f86e646_b.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5120/5896131215_30c79d6797_b.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5268/5896158921_141ce61081_b.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5072/5896717048_a66e3fdfd8_b.jpg
others pix on my flickr (http://t.co/YNf4oU5)

Tofrallye29
3rd July 2011, 12:43
My pictures of Ford testing's
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5261/5896701724_98daf5aa01_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6037/5896131981_805f86e646_b.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5120/5896131215_30c79d6797_b.jpg
Others pix on my flickr : Essais Ford - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58819028@N07/sets/72157626979261433/with/5896131215/)

Tofrallye29
5th July 2011, 14:16
My pix of the Ford Fiesta WRC "Black Edition"
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5120/5896131215_30c79d6797_b.jpg
Flickr: Tofrallye29's Photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58819028@N07/)

darkstar
5th July 2011, 15:43
few pictures of citroen testing for germany:

Rallye-MAD.com (http://www.rallye-mad.com/fotos/category/48-kevin-lamberti)

http://www.rallye-mad.com/images/phocagallery/2011/citroen_test_deutschland/kevin_lamberti/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_comp_img_6971.jpg (http://rallye-mad.com/fotos/category/48-kevin-lamberti)

http://www.rallye-mad.com/images/phocagallery/2011/citroen_test_deutschland/kevin_lamberti/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_comp_img_6948.jpg (http://rallye-mad.com/fotos/category/48-kevin-lamberti)

Francis44
5th July 2011, 15:48
I found a video of the tests in Youtube.....

YouTube - &#x202a;Test Citroen DS3 WRC :: Veldenz :: 04.07.2011&#x202c;&rlm; (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbUbvYADvkc)

Looks like a little rocket.

dimviii
5th July 2011, 16:44
I found a video of the tests in Youtube.....

YouTube - &#x202a;Test Citroen DS3 WRC :: Veldenz :: 04.07.2011&#x202c;&rlm; (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbUbvYADvkc)

Looks like a little rocket.


+1
awaiting to measure the speed against old wrc in asphalt and Finland

Sébastien Vuillemard
5th July 2011, 19:48
Pictures of citroen testing for germany:

VSrallye.fr (http://www.vsrallye.fr/photos/Test%20Citroen%20WRC%202011/index.html#Test%20Citroen%20WRC%20juillet%202011%2 0015.jpg)

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268201_2143533318303_1545337014_2208196_3695595_n. jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/261718_2143532958294_1545337014_2208195_5259059_n. jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/267909_2143532758289_1545337014_2208194_4982338_n. jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268820_2143533638311_1545337014_2208197_1217504_n. jpg

Sébastien Vuillemard
5th July 2011, 19:51
Pictures of citroen testing for germany:

VSrallye.fr (http://www.vsrallye.fr/photos/Test%20Citroen%20WRC%202011/index.html#Test%20Citroen%20WRC%20juillet%202011%2 0015.jpg)

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268201_2143533318303_1545337014_2208196_3695595_n. jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/261718_2143532958294_1545337014_2208195_5259059_n. jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/267909_2143532758289_1545337014_2208194_4982338_n. jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268820_2143533638311_1545337014_2208197_1217504_n. jpg

Sébastien Vuillemard
6th July 2011, 18:59
Test Germany Citroen Rallye Team Total DS3 WRC :

VSrallye.fr (http://www.vsrallye.fr/photos/Test%20Citroen%20WRC%202011/index.html#Test%20Citroen%20WRC%20juillet%202011%2 0015.jpg)

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268201_2143533318303_1545337014_2208196_3695595_n. jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/261718_2143532958294_1545337014_2208195_5259059_n. jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/267909_2143532758289_1545337014_2208194_4982338_n. jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268820_2143533638311_1545337014_2208197_1217504_n. jpg

darkstar
6th July 2011, 20:27
and some more pictures of yesterdays citroen tests:

Rallye-MAD.com (http://www.rallye-mad.com/fotos/category/49-bjoern-reidenbach)

http://www.rallye-mad.com/images/phocagallery/2011/citroen_test_deutschland/bjoern_reidenbach/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_citroen%20test%20neumagen%202011%201 25.jpg (http://www.rallye-mad.com/fotos/category/49-bjoern-reidenbach)

http://www.rallye-mad.com/images/phocagallery/2011/citroen_test_deutschland/bjoern_reidenbach/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_citroen%20test%20neumagen%202011%203 75.jpg (http://www.rallye-mad.com/fotos/category/49-bjoern-reidenbach)

http://www.rallye-mad.com/images/phocagallery/2011/citroen_test_deutschland/bjoern_reidenbach/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_citroen%20test%20neumagen%202011%201 99.jpg (http://www.rallye-mad.com/fotos/category/49-bjoern-reidenbach)

darkstar
6th July 2011, 21:01
plenty of pictures of last 3 days of citroen´s testing for germany:

Rallye-MAD.com (http://www.rallye-mad.com/fotos/category/47-citroen-test-rallye-deutschland)

http://www.rallye-mad.com/images/phocagallery/2011/citroen_test_deutschland/bjoern_reidenbach/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_citroen%20test%20neumagen%202011%201 99.jpg (http://www.rallye-mad.com/fotos/category/47-citroen-test-rallye-deutschland)

http://www.rallye-mad.com/images/phocagallery/2011/citroen_test_deutschland/kevin_lamberti_mittwoch/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_comp_img_7433.jpg (http://www.rallye-mad.com/fotos/category/47-citroen-test-rallye-deutschland)

http://www.rallye-mad.com/images/phocagallery/2011/citroen_test_deutschland/kevin_lamberti_mittwoch/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_comp_img_7366.jpg (http://www.rallye-mad.com/fotos/category/47-citroen-test-rallye-deutschland)

dimviii
6th July 2011, 22:21
Very nice photos darkstar!!

damaged rim at some photos here
rallye-mad.com | Fotos - Kevin Lamberti (05.07.11) (http://www.rallye-mad.com/fotos/category/51-kevin-lamberti-050711?start=23)

Lundgaard
7th July 2011, 10:32
No video, darkstar? Could be mega...

darkstar
7th July 2011, 15:18
sorry, but i cant get any holiday at the moment, and the test´s are almost 300km away from my home. i will be at the ford test´s that will be in august.

Rallisauna
7th July 2011, 19:18
Citroën (Loeb&Ogier) is testing in Finland at the moment. I'll see if I can make my way to the tests during the next weekend and perhaps provide some visual material.

Juha_Koo
7th July 2011, 19:46
Citroën (Loeb&Ogier) is testing in Finland at the moment. I'll see if I can make my way to the tests during the next weekend and perhaps provide some visual material.

My weekend plans just changed! :D

OldF
7th July 2011, 23:42
Neste Oil Rally Finland Test 7.7.2011 Sebastien Loeb

YouTube - &#x202a;Neste Oil Rally Finland Test 7.7.2011 Sebastien Loed&#x202c;&rlm; (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-Yz-1T93q0)

N.O.T
7th July 2011, 23:52
a bit boring footage....but better than nothing.