Italian Rally News

[Jarek Z]

Basso Andreucci and Scandola have been leaders so far. 2 more stages and Scandola leading with 4,9 secs

Scandola leads with 8 seconds over Andreucci, 1 stage to go.
Renato Travaglia and his Suzuki Baleno in the 17th position, first in class R1B :)

http://www.kaleidosweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Baleno_SR_4-Custom-702x336.jpg

[Mirek]

In finish

1. Scandola (Fabia R5) 1:34:26,1
2. Andreucci (208 T16 R5) +5,9
3. Basso (Fiesta R5) +38,3
4. Campedeli (Fiesta R5 LPG) +2:51,4 (broke wheel on day 1)
5. Re jun. (Fiesta R5) +3:11,6
6. Di Cosimo (Fabia R5) +3:16,2
7. Tassone (208 T16 R5) +3:31,7
8. Pollara (208 T16 R5) +9:05,8
9. Testa (208 R2) +9:18,1
10. Panzani (Clio R3T) +9:18,4

Before last event... 1. Basso 80,75; 2. Andreucci 80; Scandola 74,50. Last event has 1,5 coefficient.

Nice photo from yesterday

http://www.rallylink.it/cms15/images/diretteweb_2016/roma/MBT_0959.jpg
http://www.rallylink.it/cms15/images/diretteweb_2016/roma/MBT_1194.jpg
http://www.rallylink.it/cms15/images/diretteweb_2016/roma/_DSC7979.jpg

[Rally Power]

Scandola leads with 8 seconds over Andreucci, 1 stage to go.
Renato Travaglia and his Suzuki Baleno in the 17th position, first in class R1B :)

http://www.kaleidosweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Baleno_SR_4-Custom-702x336.jpg

Like the Twingo, this must be an Italian homologated R1. Can they rally abroad?

[AL14]

A steward os dead hitted by a car at rally legend. What a tragedy.
Rally is stopped and finished

Edit: we can't understand the real number of victims, that could be more than one. There are also wounded.

[MartijnS]

Too bad! But it was just a matter of time there, must be the event with the worst safety in whole Europe.

[tommeke_B]

R.I.P...

+1, Most people among us here should know the chances of this happening were quite big. Almost all zones that should normally be forbidden areas were packed with people... This will always happen on events with a lot of spectators and organizers who don't take their responsibility... Let's not forget there are more events like this (for example Condroz in Belgium, next month).

[EightGear]

Very sad. But indeed, if it was going to happen somewhere is was always going to be at this event.

[AL14]

Very sad. But indeed, if it was going to happen somewhere is was always going to be at this event.

I sadly agree with you. It's enough watching at some videos on youtube to understand that.
I saw the video of the crash. The car went straight in the wet road in a corner after a crest (unbelievable that there were people at such spot, just unbelievable).

[Simmi]

Yeah just in the airport heading back from the rally. Really sad. Great event - first time for me attending this year. It feels to me that with the popularity now it is out-growing the rally in terms of infrastructure, crowd control, parking, safety etc.

I guess you only need to look at the YouTube videos to see how the attendance is growing year on year. I was thinking to myself there will eventually come a tipping point where it changes. Maybe this is it. It's so often the way with a fatality.

[AndyRAC]

Have watched footage of this event over the years on YouTube; and whilst it looks a great event (and I wish we had something similar in the UK) some of the spectator areas are not great; one always felt it was only a matter of time before something happened.

Organisers of all events will soon be forced into 'spectator zones' -and no admittance anywhere else; as this can't keep happening.

[Mirek]

Jiří Jírovec who drove Corolla WRC there described the place on ewrc forum. He said he was on half 6th gear before the braking to this critical junction. He said it was necessary to start braking already before the crest because just behind it there were two pedestrian crossings and other traffic signs on the road painted with usual very slippery paint.

[Simmi]

My Rally Legend photos if anyone is interested - https://www.flickr.com/photos/94998505@N03/albums/72157675072849385

[Ucci]

Participants list for the last, most important event for C.I.R this season, Rally due Valli:

http://www.rallylink.it/pdf/2016/duevalli_iscritti.pdf

The points difference between Basso and Andreucci is ''thrilling small'', the favorite is without a shadow of a doubt Basso !
We can expect a very intensive fight between them.

[Simmi]

Really nice images thanks for sharing. Guess it was a challenge with the weather alone besides anything else. Really would love to visit this event having done Eifel a few times now but guess will need to see what the fall out from the incident will be first.

Cheers

Chris

Thanks Chris. Yeah it was definitely a wet one. Only seemed to rain when we were on the stages too which was a bit annoying. But I've told myself if I can get through GB last year then I can get through any wet rally.

It will be interesting to see what, if anything, changes following the incident but I'd definitely recommend it. On the Saturday we were able to park up at service and walk to two different stages. It's super compact and the drivers/cars are very accessible. If you end up looking at going and need any advice just give me a shout.

[AL14]

Something very very ashaming is going on in Italy after tragic events at Rally Legend. And it's good you will know what I am talking about.

Soon after a person died in the accident at Rally Legend, the organizers gave to the press a communication stating that The driver Bonaso and codriver Palazzi were in the wrong for the accident. Because they were too fast.
Since we are talking about an "important" organization and a normal driver who drive for fun... A lot of TVs, journals and media reported the events stating the same as the communication of the organizers, including major magazines and TV Channels. And I have to say also some "VIP" who could have taken his mouth closed, like Miki Biasion who really disappointed me (an who said later that he has been misunderstood but still blaming the driver), and others.
Unfortunately, and this can be seen in a lot of videos and pictures, all those people involved in the crash were stupidly right after the straight before a lefthander. They were in the most dangerous position possible. In a wet street, after a crest!
In that spot there were also a TRACTOR used to move the hay bales.

Bonaso is now a devastated man, we can only imagine what he is going through... but it is not his fault, and he know.
At the moment he is THE ONLY ONE investigated for what happened.

It is a big shame but of course he is going to defend himself.
My friends at rally.it talked with his lawyer who is also a rally driver, you can read what he said here:
https://www.rally.it/2016/10/lavv-covi-dalla-parte-bonaso-dei-piloti-italiani

In Twitter and Facebook there is an hashtag that support Bonaso: #iostoconbonaso that means "I am with Bonaso".

[stefanvv]

Unbelievable.

[Mirek]

We have been through similar shit here (although never was it the organization itself who blamed the driver). Especially after the tragic accident in Rallyshow Uherský Brod some years a go where the driver was a rich a laywer driving for fun or with Kopáček who was well known for having many crashes before. The media were tearing them apart. Politians, celebrities, many of them never attended any rally, joined the hunt as soon as they smelled the opportunity to raise their popularity. But it seems to be over. The police investigation and court standings so far brought quite reasonable decisions and now suddenly the very same media pretend that nothing happened and cover the sport like any other.

[nafpaktos]

it's like big joke for an organizer to blame a driver for an accident.of course anyone who has(very) little knowledge of motorsport will never believe these kind of bullshit.By making such statements i understand that they address to the irrelevant to motorsport public.last but not least, i believe it is not moral to blame someone else for you incompetence( in this case to provide safety to the spectators,which is very crusial if you want to be considered a serious organizer.)

[PLuto]

Something very very ashaming is going on in Italy after tragic events at Rally Legend. And it's good you will know what I am talking about.

Soon after a person died in the accident at Rally Legend, the organizers gave to the press a communication stating that The driver Bonaso and codriver Palazzi were in the wrong for the accident. Because they were too fast.
Since we are talking about an "important" organization and a normal driver who drive for fun... A lot of TVs, journals and media reported the events stating the same as the communication of the organizers, including major magazines and TV Channels. And I have to say also some "VIP" who could have taken his mouth closed, like Miki Biasion who really disappointed me (an who said later that he has been misunderstood but still blaming the driver), and others.
Unfortunately, and this can be seen in a lot of videos and pictures, all those people involved in the crash were stupidly right after the straight before a lefthander. They were in the most dangerous position possible. In a wet street, after a crest!
In that spot there were also a TRACTOR used to move the hay bales.

Bonaso is now a devastated man, we can only imagine what he is going through... but it is not his fault, and he know.
At the moment he is THE ONLY ONE investigated for what happened.

It is a big shame but of course he is going to defend himself.
My friends at rally.it talked with his lawyer who is also a rally driver, you can read what he said here:
https://www.rally.it/2016/10/lavv-covi-dalla-parte-bonaso-dei-piloti-italiani

In Twitter and Facebook there is an hashtag that support Bonaso: #iostoconbonaso that means "I am with Bonaso".

For me, this is really serious mistake from the organiser of this "event". And not the first one. But for sure the biggest one...

[Jarek Z]

Participants list for the last, most important event for C.I.R this season, Rally due Valli:

http://www.rallylink.it/pdf/2016/duevalli_iscritti.pdf

The points difference between Basso and Andreucci is ''thrilling small'', the favorite is without a shadow of a doubt Basso !
We can expect a very intensive fight between them.

Basso leads after SS4. But is he going to be the new Italian champion? He has to watch his back, because the old fox Andreucci is only 7 seconds behind him...
http://www.cronocarservice.it/temporeale/RallyNew2/temporeale.asp

http://www.rallylink.it/cms15/images/gallery/Verona_05/01.jpg

[Mirek]

Any information what happened to Scandola on SS2?

[Mirek]

So Basso won first day

1. Basso (Fiesta R5) 1:00:02,1
2. Andreucci (208 T16 R5) +12,3
3. Campedelli (Fiesta R5 GPL) +18,4
4. Scandola (Fabia R5) +37,5
5. Costenaro (208 T16 R5) +2:14,9
6. Perico (208 T16 R5) +2:47,3
7. Hoelbling (Fabia R5) +3:00,0
8. Tassone (208 T16 R5) +4:33,2
9. Tacchella (207 S2000) +4:42,8
10. Panzani (Clio S1600) +5:20,4

[AL14]

Basso is only fourth today but Ucci is third. Only two stages to go . If they will remain like this Basso will be champion! Very difficult situation for Ucci

[Jarek Z]

Any information what happened to Scandola on SS2?

Scandola had a puncture.

[Jarek Z]

Basso still leads after SS9, but Andreucci is only 5 seconds behind him. Two stages to go!

http://www.rallylink.it/cms15/images/diretteweb_2016/duevalli/dom_giando.jpg

[dimviii]

nice tight fight

http://www.cronocarservice.it/temporeale/RallyNew2/temporealenew.asp?stage=43

[Ucci]

Ucci has ni chance...it is more than obviously....

[Jarek Z]

Ucci has ni chance...it is more than obviously....

What are you talking about? Ucci wins the rally!
http://www.cronocarservice.it/temporeale/RallyNew2/temporealenew.asp?stage=51

But Basso wins the championship! Congratulations!
1.Giandomenico Basso - Lorenzo Granai - Ford Fiesta R5 (95.50)
2.Paolo Andreucci - Anna Andreussi - Peugeot 208 T16 (93.50)
3.Scandola - Guido D'Amore - Skoda Fabia R5 (91.75)

http://www.rallylink.it/cms15/images/diretteweb_2016/duevalli/basso_classifica.jpg

[Ucci]

What are you talking about? Ucci wins the rally!
http://www.cronocarservice.it/temporeale/RallyNew2/temporealenew.asp?stage=51

But Basso wins the championship! Congratulations!
1.Giandomenico Basso - Lorenzo Granai - Ford Fiesta R5 (95.50)
2.Paolo Andreucci - Anna Andreussi - Peugeot 208 T16 (93.50)
3.Scandola - Guido D'Amore - Skoda Fabia R5 (91.75)

http://www.rallylink.it/cms15/images/diretteweb_2016/duevalli/basso_classifica.jpg
Jarek, you know damm well that if two top drivers are fighting against and one has Fiesta evo and other P208, the second one is without a chance.
Probbably you don't that Basso spun on the morning stage and than just control the gap to Ucci(read the interviews....).
Ucci can not fight even against GAS-powerd Fiesta (Cempedelli), the only luck is that Simone makes mistakes (yesterday broke the rim). same goes for Scandola....
But, this doesn't efect perfect drive of Basso, whos second half of the season was brilliant. Congrats....

[Mirek]

Jarek, you know damm well that if two top drivers are fighting against and one has Fiesta evo and other P208, the second one is without a chance.

Obviously he had a chance when he nearly won the title. You could say he was without a chance if he was 20 points behind but not 2.

[Ucci]

Obviously he had a chance when he nearly won the title. You could say he was without a chance if he was 20 points behind but not 2.

Yes, he was (almost) without a chance. Why: because Basso scored in the 2nd half of the season 55,75 points, Andreucci on the other side "just" 40! If this is not a clear proof that Basso was on a charge, unbeatable, than I can not help you to understand this simple mathematics. All what was left to Paolo was waiting for technical troubles for Basso or retirement due to driver's error....
Ok, enough of "crying"...what worries me (this should be addressed to R5 topic) is year 2017.... All PSA drivers are going to be totaly uncompetitive.

[TWRC]

Yes, he was (almost) without a chance. Why: because Basso scored in the 2nd half of the season 55,75 points, Andreucci on the other side "just" 40! If this is not a clear proof that Basso was on a charge, unbeatable, than I can not help you to understand this simple mathematics. All what was left to Paolo was waiting for technical troubles for Basso or retirement due to driver's error....
Ok, enough of "crying"...what worries me (this should be addressed to R5 topic) is year 2017.... All PSA drivers are going to be totaly uncompetitive.
If Andreucci didn't crash out in San Marino, then likely he would've been the champion.

Edit: Congrats to Basso, deserved it after many years of struggle with heavier car, small budget, etc.

[dimviii]

Congrats to Basso,well deserved championship.

[Rally Power]

It was one of the most exciting championships around Europe. Congrats to Basso and also to Andreucci for this fantastic fight. Ucci underperformed a bit on gravel rallies, but overall he did another remarkable season and Peugeot Italia managed to prove (again) that a well prepared 208 can be a title contender. Hope they’ll be there next year.

[AL14]

Well deserved win from Basso.
We interviewed him at the end of the rally and it was clear he didn't realize it yet. But you can clearly tell that he was an happy man.
He told us that it has been a very struggling year, it started with some issues but then went better. At this last rallys he wanted to win day1 in order to take it more easy on day2. He won on saturday and today he managed it right behind Ucci. He told us also that he had a spin at the beginning but of course he didn't care about the rally just to stay close to Paolo and bring it home.
He succeed.

As an Ucci fan of course I would have liked to see him winning but really, I'm happy for "Giando". He deserved to be in a more performing car after two years with the "heavy" GPL Fiesta...
Ucci also criticized the new point scoring system (he won the same amount of rally of last year... but I think it is not the right time to do it, even if he congratulated with Basso.)
Anyway I fear Ucci will never win 10 championship with that car... Let's see what will happen next year. For now Cheers to Basso. Again well deserved win.

https://www.rally.it/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/c281c435-ee66-4b27-aadc-8d90fc68e049.jpg

[AL14]

Yes, he was (almost) without a chance. Why: because Basso scored in the 2nd half of the season 55,75 points, Andreucci on the other side "just" 40! If this is not a clear proof that Basso was on a charge, unbeatable, than I can not help you to understand this simple mathematics. All what was left to Paolo was waiting for technical troubles for Basso or retirement due to driver's error....
Ok, enough of "crying"...what worries me (this should be addressed to R5 topic) is year 2017.... All PSA drivers are going to be totaly uncompetitive.

Yes, it will be very hard for Peugeot bit it's not something that concern me. It is motorsport. Ucci had his "advantaged" years in his 208 now he is on the other side. It's normal. For me, he remains storically the best. But yes I don't think he has chances with that car.

[Ucci]

Yestersday's ''close call'' for Basso:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldZqn0vjrms&feature=youtu.be

[AL14]

Yestersday's ''close call'' for Basso:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldZqn0vjrms&feature=youtu.be

Wooow lucky not to find a wall in there...

[Mirek]

Scandola on the same place, wow!

http://forum.autosport.cz/viewtopic.php?f=69&t=1000&start=50#p83907

[Jarek Z]

Jarek, you know damm well that if two top drivers are fighting against and one has Fiesta evo and other P208, the second one is without a chance.

Yes, of course, I know the difference between Fiesta evo and P208, but Andreucci is still damn fast, he won the rally, and is second in the championship, just 2 points behind Basso, so I wouldn't say he was without chance.

[HaCo]

Scandola on the same place, wow!

http://forum.autosport.cz/viewtopic.php?f=69&t=1000&start=50#p83907

Nice!

[aykutbilir]

As Bcvision Motorsport Turkey we will attend Rally di Como National Class with 3 cars :) Follow the Turkish Flag ;)


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[aykutbilir]

Rally di Como is over.
As BcVision Motorsport we finished 2nd overall with Burak Cukurova in 208 R5 and 7th overall with Daghan Unludogan in Clio S1600
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[Arnold Triyudho Wardono]

Does Baleno R1 is using one litre Boosterjet engine..?

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[focus206]

Does Baleno R1 is using one litre Boosterjet engine..?

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Yes

[dimviii]

KalleRovanperaRacing ‏@KalleRovanpera · 2h2 hours ago

Exciting news! We're going to drive at @MonzaRallyShow!
Great way to end a season and gain some tarmac experience!

[Essaj]

Interested to see what Kalle is able to do on tarmac.

[Mirek]

Monza show isn't an event to judge rally skills from ;)

[dupanton]

Monza show isn't an event to judge rally skills from ;)

It's not even a rally

[Ucci]

It's not even a rally

But it is always nice to visiti it! Best way to end the season.....

[Rally Power]

CIR almost unchanged for ’17: Friuli leaves and Salento gets in.
http://www.acisportitalia.it/CIR/notizia/ing/15174/The-Executive-Committee-decided-the-rally-races-for-2017/2016

[Ucci]

Entry list for Monza rally show:

http://www.rallylink.it/pdf/2016/monza_2016.pdf

Again great list, it is going to be fun...I'm going on Saturday to see it.....looking forward!

[garais22]

Is it possible to see Shekdown results?

[dimviii]

shakedown video
http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/index.php/video-monza-rally-show/video/video-shakedown

[Ucci]

Sordo got 5sec penalty....nothing serious for tommorow. He will be leading after cuple of stages....

[Arnold Triyudho Wardono]

Dani vs Vale for the Master Show final..

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[dimviii]

Sordo struggling with Michelins vs Pirellis

Dani Sordo: a good test but the Pirelli such better performance with my tires is impossible to struggle.

some nice photos at this link
http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/index.php/monza-rally-show-2016

[stefanvv]

Is that Piero Longhi from the 90's? wow, long time no see.

[Ucci]

Is that Piero Longhi from the 90's? wow, long time no see.
Well, his rally career begun in 90's, but he was very active also in the beginning of 21st century.....2000&2005 Italian rally champion, 2011 Slovenian rally champion......last two, three years his main "project" is circuit racing.

[dimviii]

so while Sordo lost to Rossi,hyundais engine blew at last kms in front of spectators.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cy1_ub_W8AAh1kO.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cy1_-eQXcAEsjES.jpg

[dimviii]

clip of Sordo blowing his engine
https://twitter.com/fernischumi

and a video with Rossi vs Sordo
https://youtu.be/wrXtsF9AQkE

[pantealex]

Sordo got 5sec penalty....nothing serious for tommorow. He will be leading after cuple of stages....

and look what happened...

[Rally Power]

nice monza video with all sort of cars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMK6fSdZ6nQ

[dimviii]

Sordo sideways clip
https://twitter.com/fernischumi

[Andre Oliveira]

Kalle Rovanpëra with Fiesta WRC at Bologna Motorshow???

[Barreis]

Great show - Bettega Memorial

[Rally Power]

Nice, Andreucci already testing for '17 and a 10th champ title!
https://www.facebook.com/rallyindiretta/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE&fref=nf

[itix]

Nice, Andreucci already testing for '17 and a 10th champ title!
https://www.facebook.com/rallyindiretta/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE&fref=nf
I'm happy he is staying with Peugeot. It may be a troubled and problematic vehicle but I'd be sad to see it go. Hope someone can persuade Peugeot sport to give it the love and the speed it deserve.

[TWRC]

I'm happy he is staying with Peugeot. It may be a troubled and problematic vehicle but I'd be sad to see it go. Hope someone can persuade Peugeot sport to give it the love and the speed it deserve.
They were testing new parts for much of September and October, also the Evo cars got new engine mapping not long ago. On the other hand, there were rumors that with the C3 R5 arriving in 2018, there will be no Peugeot sister to that car...

[Ucci]

I'm happy he is staying with Peugeot. It may be a troubled and problematic vehicle but I'd be sad to see it go. Hope someone can persuade Peugeot sport to give it the love and the speed it deserve.

Well, I'm absolutely not happy for him. Staying with Peugeot means just one thing-he can forget 10th title! Both Fabia and Fiesta (we have to wait for I20 R5) are much faster cars.

Obviously is conquering the 10th title some kind of a curse-Loeb has nine, Rossi has nine, Ucci has nine.....

[itix]

Well, I'm absolutely not happy for him. Staying with Peugeot means just one thing-he can forget 10th title! Both Fabia and Fiesta (we have to wait for I20 R5) are much faster cars.

Obviously is conquering the 10th title some kind of a curse-Loeb has nine, Rossi has nine, Ucci has nine.....
Tbh honest, I'm not happy for him... I'm happy for the Peugeot Hahaha. You're right, it is by far the slowest of the R5s. Only Ucci makes the difference.

[dimviii]

Rally Paradise ‏@rallyparadise

News In Brief: 16-year-old @KalleRovanpera will drive P.A. Racing #Ford #FiestaRS #WRC in #MemorialBettega, Italy (10/11 DEC)! #rally

[Rally Power]

Only Ucci makes the difference.

And PS Italy, as they managed to make the car reliable.

[Essaj]

Can my Italian friends help, I can't seem to find any information about Bettega Memorial. Is there a place where I could follow the results and see the schedule etc? Also I understood from earlier years that there is livestream from the event, where can we find that? or is it just some national TV thing.

[dimviii]

Tanak vs Neuville at Bologna
https://twitter.com/Traxx_WiF

[dimviii]

KalleRovanperaRacing ‏@KalleRovanpera 2h
2 hours ago

3rd place on Trofeo Pucci Night sprint!
Lost a tight semi-final battle to Elfyn Evans. Tommorow I get to try again!

[mousti]

Neuville won it

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[dimviii]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdfsj3WRT_k

[dimviii]

Νeuville onboard from memorial
https://www.facebook.com/hmirally/videos/1176050045819413/

[dimviii]

nice video + onboards with Kalle Ravanpera from Memorial Bettega.Very calm behind the wheel,impressive for an 16 year old kid,with this competition he had.
We have to remember that Neuville and Andreucci foth crashed.
enjoy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9sLTgW1leQ

[AL14]

Unfortunately this year Italian championship is not shaping as thrilling as it has been latest years.
Scandola didn't found an agreement with Skoda, Basso also seems he's not going to participate.

If so, Ucci is going to win it in reverse but will not be that great for spectators.
Also nobody have news from Campedelli, whom was rumored getting the place of Scandola at Skoda, but nothing official as been decided yet, and Ciocco is withing a month.

[AL14]

Hyundai R5 will debut at CIR with Chentre-Florean. For sure they will participate at Ciocco and Sanremo.

Soon there will be news about Skoda Motorsport Italy driver. Scandola seems will not participate unfortunately. Let's hope he will.

[AL14]

Perico in, still no news from Basso and Scandola :(

[Ucci]

Perico in, still no news from Basso and Scandola :(

Perico with Fabia R5

[Jarek Z]

According to https://it.motorsport.com/cir/news/cir-2017-perico-passa-a-skoda-ce-anche-hyundai-con-chentre-876233/ Ivan Ferrarotti and Antonio Rusce are both going to drive Ford Fiestas R5 in the Italian championship.

[AL14]

According to https://it.motorsport.com/cir/news/cir-2017-perico-passa-a-skoda-ce-anche-hyundai-con-chentre-876233/ Ivan Ferrarotti and Antonio Rusce are both going to drive Ford Fiestas R5 in the Italian championship.

yes but only on asphalt rally afaik

[AL14]

Strong rumor, it just have to be official:
Andrea Nucita at CIR with Skoda Fabia r5 (with private team).

No CIR for Basso who should have a program at WRC2.

Scandola will participate at a rally in Ajacco (Corsica) with Skoda Fabia r5 of Skoda Italia (wrc2 for hiim as well or a preparation for CIR?)

[AL14]

Scandola suprisingly close to sign with Skoda Italia and renew the partnership.

https://it.motorsport.com/cir/news/clamoroso-scandola-skoda-tutto-riaperto-posso-rinnovare-878096/

[Ucci]

Scandola suprisingly close to sign with Skoda Italia and renew the partnership.

https://it.motorsport.com/cir/news/clamoroso-scandola-skoda-tutto-riaperto-posso-rinnovare-878096/
Great news!

[AL14]

Great news!

It was going to be boring but it is actually shaping as an exciting one:

Ucci, Nucita, Scandola and probably Campedelli will all compete for the championship, with Perico, and maybe Chentre and Colombini who can win single rallys.

A big pity the scoring system and all the stupid rules are ruining what could have been a very good championship

[AL14]

Here I am, again. I know I'm monopolizing this thread my friend. But I have another rumor to share with you.

Kalle Rovampera is rumored to participating at CIR as well. I don't think it will be at every event (since ciocco is just 3 weeks away) but if italian authorities will give the authorization he could be there for a number of event.

I repeat it's just rumor but not a little one.

[dimviii]

RallyingUK


More
ANDREUCCI: Just revealed - @AndreucciPaolo and @ucciussi’s @peugeotitalia 208 T16 for @CIRally in 2017 @peugeotsport @Official_CSAI #CIR

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C51SWswUoAAP1W-.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C51SZJcWcAEwVNq.jpg

[Jarek Z]

It was going to be boring but it is actually shaping as an exciting one:

Ucci, Nucita, Scandola and probably Campedelli will all compete for the championship, with Perico, and maybe Chentre and Colombini who can win single rallys.

See? It seems you were too pessimistic! :)

I also heard something about two Hyundais - one for Chentre and one for Gabriele Ciavarella:
http://rajdy.autoklub.pl/news/drugi-hyundai-w-mistrzostwach-wloch,74322

[AL14]

Campedelli in with Ford Fiesta R5 sponsored by Orange1.

Fun fact: Scandola have been the gravel crew for Basso in Monte this year he said Basso is a friend and he was glad to be his gravel crew. He also wished him all the best in WRC2.

That's what you call a gentleman.

[Tom206wrc]

Scandola running this week-end in Corsica(Rallye Pays Ajaccien)but seems to have retired with mechanical problem :confused:

[dimviii]

Pacenotes Rally Magazine
5 hrs ·
Italy Admits Under-Age Rally Drivers
Revised regulations from the Italian federation will permit foreign rally drivers under the age of 18 to compete in their country.
Conditions are that the driver must produce the written consent of both parents, the driver must pass successfully a driving test at the Federal School, the codriver must be over 18 and holder of a a driving license and international license, and the codriver must drive the road sections, immediately after leaving the time control zone.
During the reconnaissance the juvenile driver may be transported in the car as a third person but not drive the car.
Following the permission granted by his native Finnish federation to allow 16 year old Kalle Rovanpera to compete in his own country, Rovanpera has recently been testing in Italy on tarmac and gravel, with different R5 specification cars, in the hope that Italian federation officials would permit him to compete in their country as well.
Interesting to note that both Jari-Matti Latvala and Mikko Hirvonen both spent time competing on small events in Italy in their early days, albeit not so young as Rovanpera will be.
Martin Holmes

https://www.facebook.com/rallymag/posts/1638183216196765

[dimviii]

Rubén Pérez‏*@RubnPerez

Interesting. According to @autosprint, Kalle Rovanperä could challenge the Italian Championship with a 208 T16 R5 teaming with Andreucci. #CIR

[mousti]

Seems to be sure, would only miss Targa Florio

https://t.co/hdqYfj1lu4

[Tom206wrc]

FANTASTIC to see young Rovanperä in CIR with Peugeot !!! :bounce:

I just discovered the "rumour" on polish website Autoklub today ;)

[dimviii]

nice move from Rovanpera,he will measured with one of faster crews at tarmac with same car.

[Jarek Z]

Unfortunately this year Italian championship is not shaping as thrilling as it has been latest years.
(...)
If so, Ucci is going to win it in reverse but will not be that great for spectators.

Do you still think that the championship is going to be boring and Andreucci is going to win it on a reverse gear? ;)

[PLuto]

nice move from Rovanpera,he will measured with one of faster crews at tarmac with same car.

He was trying all over Europe to find a federation which will give him excuse. Most of the ASNs were afraid to make this risky decision. For me thumbs up to italian federation.

[Mirek]

Not excuse but exception ;)

[dimviii]

He was trying all over Europe to find a federation which will give him excuse. Most of the ASNs were afraid to make this risky decision. For me thumbs up to italian federation.

the outcome is good for us,Andreucci at tarmac is master,and is good that the young Rovanpera he will try to be at his pace with same car/team/tyres.

[dimviii]

At San Remo we will have Ucci ,Kalle and Paddon.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6ZzS5VWMAAO8mc.jpg

[Ucci]

Seems to be sure, would only miss Targa Florio

https://t.co/hdqYfj1lu4
Awesome, for sure the most thrilling information in the start of the season.
IMHO he will be on the pace with Scandola&Ucci on both gravel races, on the tarmac I do not expect from young driver to be on the same level as both mentioned specialists.

[dimviii]

Pirelli Motorsport‏

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16-year-old Kalle Rovanpera will become youngest-ever factory #rally driver with @peugeotitalia backed by #Pirelli

[liposh]

...and because of september Rally di Roma Capitale we will also see how good Kalle is in comparison with top ERC and ERC U28 drivers even if he would start only in national field.

[Jarek Z]

...and because of september Rally di Roma Capitale we will also see how good Kalle is in comparison with top ERC and ERC U28 drivers even if he would start only in national field.

What category does he fall in in the ERC? U17? :)

[Essaj]

...and because of september Rally di Roma Capitale we will also see how good Kalle is in comparison with top ERC and ERC U28 drivers even if he would start only in national field.

Kalle has already proved himself against ERC guys in Latvia last year.
Also im pretty sure that Paolo is faster on italian tarmac than any ERC driver, so atleast he is in good school =)

[Simmi]

One thing for sure the Italian Rally News thread is going to get more visitors this year ;)

[dimviii]

Pirelli backs Rovanpera for Italian Rally Championship
Written by Team Release on 10 March 2017.
Kalle Rovanpera, the teenage rally sensation from Finland who has already won a national championship aged just 16, will drive for Peugeot Italia as team mate to Paolo Andreucci on the Italian Rally Championship, with backing from Pirelli.
Rovanpera’s first confirmed outings are Rally Il Ciocco from March 17-19 and Rallye Sanremo from March 30-April 2.
“I’m very grateful to Pirelli for helping to make this amazing opportunity possible,” said Rovanpera.
“I really want to build up my experience on asphalt because most of my rallies so far have been held on gravel. With Paolo as my team mate and support from Pirelli, I also have the best possible teachers when it comes to driving on sealed surfaces. For me, this programme is all about learning: I’m not looking at the results.”
Peugeot Italia communications director Carlo Leoni added: “We’re delighted that Kalle has chosen the 208 T16 and Pirelli: the most competitive car and tyres on the Italian Rally Championship. Working alongside Paolo and taking part in the championship will mark an important chapter in Kalle’s professional growth.”
Rovanpera has starred on Italian asphalt twice before with Pirelli. Last year he took part in the Monza Rally Show and also in the Bettega Memorial at the Bologna Motor Show, where he nearly won on his World Rally Car debut.
Pirelli’s rally activity manager Terenzio Testoni commented: “At Pirelli we firmly believe in supporting champions of the future, so we are delighted to offer Kalle this unprecedented opportunity. The combination of our knowledge, alongside that of Paolo and Peugeot Italia, should help Kalle take big steps towards realising his phenomenal potential.”
Rovanpera has already tested the Peugeot 208 T16 R5 on asphalt, running on Pirelli’s RK dry tyres and RW Cinturato rain tyres. He will have one further test on similar Tuscan hill roads to those used for the Rally Il Ciocco: round one of the Italian championship.
On account of his age, co-driver Risto Pietilainen will drive the road sections, with Rovanpera taking over for the stages.

http://www.rallysportmag.com.au/home/other-news/11205-pirelli-backs-rovanpera-for-italian-rally-championship

[dimviii]

KalleRovanperaRacing‏*@KalleRovanpera
Safely arrived to our hotel in Italy , now time for some rest since tommorow is a test day!

[pantealex]

Any link to entry list for 1st event ?

There will be 3 crews from Puuppola (Arai, Katsuta and Rovanperä)

[dimviii]

Kalle testing

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C63hLpKXAAAouuH.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C63gX0fWwAAvCnL.jpg

[dimviii]

Kalle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=66&v=h6FXyHk5Ox0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uExlMcabL_A

[AL14]

Saturday I will be at Ciocco and will be happy to tell you my impressions afterwards!

More important, after 4 years since I falled in love with rally I've managed to convince my girlfriend to come with me to spectate! That's a big achievement :bounce: :D

[Jarek Z]

Any link to entry list for 1st event ?

Here you are:
http://www.cioccorally.it/eventi/2017/40-rally-il-ciocco/CIR17-ElencoIscritti-ted-CIR.pdf

[dimviii]

Kalle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=dgzrVOEOIlo

[mousti]

longer video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgzrVOEOIlo

[AL14]

Here you are:
http://www.cioccorally.it/eventi/2017/40-rally-il-ciocco/CIR17-ElencoIscritti-ted-CIR.pdf

If we add the regional championship the total cars going through will be 103.

[Tom206wrc]

Extremely FAST Kalle Rovanperä during Ciocco test :eek:

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7DiNoGW0AADsWG.jpg


Teemu / Rallirinki‏*@HartusvuoriWRC
Italian tarmac debut for @KalleRovanpera will start tomorrow. SD at 11.00 CET and SS1 at 18.34. Saturday with full programme. @cioccorally


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7DtTbEW0AAF9Oh.jpg

[dimviii]

https://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/_processed_/csm_Kalle-Rovanpera-Peugeot-Pirelli_f4f14b933b.jpg

[Jarek Z]

Andreucci's car:
http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/images/gallery/ciocco_2017_01/01_andreucci.jpg

Perico's car:
https://www.rally.it/2017/03/perico-cir-ci-wrc

and some videos from tests:
http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/index.php/video-ciocco-2017

[dimviii]

http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/images/gallery/ciocco_2017_01/11_rovanpera.jpg
http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/images/gallery/ciocco_2017_01/11_rovanpera_2.jpg
http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/images/gallery/ciocco_2017_01/11_rovanpera_3.jpg

[Jarek Z]

Toyota Gazoo Racing team drive Fords without Ford logos :)
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210984054669544&set=pcb.10210984057469614&type=3&theater

[Jarek Z]

An orange car for Simone Campedelli :)

https://scontent-waw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17309638_772415086246854_7250619793245768391_n.jpg ?oh=512bfb3acb3e8d71049b71a10f646543&oe=5972FBF5

[dimviii]

if I remember right andtheir recce imprezas are without Subaru badges.

[Jarek Z]

Hyundai for Gabrielle Ciavarella:
https://www.facebook.com/162179863937049/photos/a.162217337266635.1073741828.162179863937049/772265002928529/?type=3&theater

[TWRC]

Andreucci's car:
http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/images/gallery/ciocco_2017_01/01_andreucci.jpg

Perico's car:
https://www.rally.it/2017/03/perico-cir-ci-wrc

and some videos from tests:
http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/index.php/video-ciocco-2017
Looks like as always, Ucci is the first to get the latest Evo pack. Will be interesting how the car will perform.

[rage82]

if I remember right andtheir recce imprezas are without Subaru badges.

Not so important but I think that it was Citroen especially at Monte Carlo that were driving Subaru's without the original badges instead having the national flag of the driver.

[Ucci]

Looks like as always, Ucci is the first to get the latest Evo pack. Will be interesting how the car will perform.

I didn't have time to check-what is new regarding aero pack?

[TWRC]

I didn't have time to check-what is new regarding aero pack?
There's nothing aero related I think. He said in an interview during his pre-event test that he has the new engine and dampers. Also, on the picture you can see the new cooling solution for the power steering (the U shaped black pipe in front of the intercooler and radiator, near the top of the air intake opening).

[pantealex]

if I remember right andtheir recce imprezas are without Subaru badges.

No, TGR Subaru have subaru badge, Citroen subaru don´t have.

Even road Fiesta has no ford badge in front grill, so MMMotorsport has not taken ford badge away.

[dimviii]

Kalle as we know he is not allowed to drive at recces,driving is done by Risto.
They use right drive hand recce car to allow Kalle seat at left seat to have the same visibility at road as with rally car.
Clever.

http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/images/diretteweb_2016/ciocco_2017/11_muletto_destra.jpg
http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/images/diretteweb_2016/11_kalle_rovanpera.jpg
http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/images/diretteweb_2016/ciocco_2017/vai_piano.jpg

[dimviii]

shakedown video
http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/index.php/video-ciocco-2017/109-shakedown-rally-del-ciocco-2017-pure-sound-show

[electroliquid]

Kalle as we know he is not allowed to drive at recces,driving is done by Risto.
They use right drive hand recce car to allow Kalle seat at left seat to have the same visibility at road as with rally car.
Clever.

Isn't Harri driving at recce? If Risto drive, who write notes then?

[liposh]

Usually there is third guy in the car. IMHO Harri driving, Risto writing and Kalle watching and dictating the notes :)

[rage82]

Any results?

Sent from my X17 using Tapatalk

[Mirek]

http://rally.ficr.it/default.asp?p=Ym9keV9zdGFnZXRpbWVzLmFzcD9wX0Fubm89 MjAxNyZwX0NvZGljZT0zMTYmcF9NYW5pZmVzdGF6aW9uZT00Jn BfR2FyYT0xJnBfUHJvdmFTcGVjaWFsZT0xJnBfTGluZ3VhPUlU QQ

So far only 1,5 km spectator stage done but the differences were huge. Campedelli first close ahead of Scandola but Andreucci lost over 11 seconds, Kalle less than 6. Any explanation for such differences?

[BicioWrc]

was tricky stage...with clench round as in special stage in mexico...
Campedelli pushed really hard..... Andreucci in this clench round made mistake and turned off the engine...
Kalle quite confortable, similar time to others top drivers...except campedelli and scandola that pushed hard.
Oh some gear problems for Nucita :(

[Jarek Z]

No, TGR Subaru have subaru badge, Citroen subaru don´t have.

Even road Fiesta has no ford badge in front grill, so MMMotorsport has not taken ford badge away.

I don't know who MMMotorsport are, but the road Fiesta does have a Ford badge on the front:
http://www.v10.pl/archiwum/serwis_informacyjny/aktualnosci/ford/fiesta_st/ford_fiesta_st_2013_.jpg

[dimviii]

Usually there is third guy in the car. IMHO Harri driving, Risto writing and Kalle watching and dictating the notes :)

that is right.Risto drives between stages.

[Jarek Z]

So the orange car leads...

https://cdn-7.motorsport.com/images/amp/6gn3MrVY/s6/cir-rally-il-ciocco-e-valle-del-serchio-2017-simone-campedelli-pietro-elia-ometto-ford-fie.jpg

Bad start for Peugeot Italia - Andreucci only 12th and Rovanpera 7th after the first stage...

https://cdn-2.motorsport.com/images/mgl/YW9BDK10/s8/cir-rally-il-ciocco-e-valle-del-serchio-2017-kalle-rovanpera-risto-pietilainen-peugeot-208.jpg

[dimviii]

Paolo Andreucci: is the Popoff and I had not the power is open to do the 360. I had to maneuver and it is off to me, I was wrong. It 's absurd because it never happened in recent times, in the tests ... I left and the problem occurred immediately, incredible. A parenthesis unfortunate because the car is going very well. However just change the Popoff morning.

[dimviii]

Ucci already 0,9sec from Campedelli,faster with big difference.
Kalle+ 22,3 at ss3
http://rally.ficr.it/default.asp?p=Ym9keV9zdGFnZXRpbWVzLmFzcD9wX0Fubm89 MjAxNyZwX0NvZGljZT0zMTYmcF9NYW5pZmVzdGF6aW9uZT00Jn BfR2FyYT0xJnBfUHJvdmFTcGVjaWFsZT0zJnBfTGluZ3VhPUlU QQ

[Jarek Z]

Who said Peugeot 208 T16 was a bad car? Andreucci wins every single stage today and takes over the lead after stage 5. Campedelli and his orange car are 1 second behind Ucci. Rovanpera only 9th overall.

http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/images/gallery/ciocco_2017_4/APR_0532a.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSxf0TdJRG8&feature=youtu.be

Kalle with wheel/susp damage

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/EddieFocus/Kalle_zpsc0rvqzbh.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Wheel off after hitting a wall

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7MtIQNXUAQOeUi.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7MszwjXkAID-VL.jpg

[dimviii]

MAXRALLY‏*@MAXRALLY
Problems for @KalleRovanpera @cioccorally but he’s heading for service and set to continue.


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7MyJkcXkAMAIxb.jpg

[pantealex]

I don't know who MMMotorsport are, but the road Fiesta does have a Ford badge on the front:
http://www.v10.pl/archiwum/serwis_informacyjny/aktualnosci/ford/fiesta_st/ford_fiesta_st_2013_.jpg

MarkkoMärtinMotorsport and as I said no badge in frontGRILL, it´s into bonnet. But you are right, no badges in MMM fiestaR2

[Ucci]

Biggest surprise for me-apart that old fox managed to win 1.day after "fiasco" on yesterday's super special-Andolfi leading 2WD class! Didn't we predict that Fiat 124 will have no chance against R2, not to mention R3.....obviousley a good work by Abarth team (and Andolfi's performance too).

[Mirek]

No, nobody ever predicted that R-GT would have no chance against R2 on asphalt. That's nonsense while such car would lack any reason for its own existence.

[dimviii]

http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/index.php/video-ciocco-2017/112-rally-ciocco-2017-cir-ps2-massa-sassorosso-tornante-sx-video-si

http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/index.php/video-ciocco-2017/113-rally-ciocco-2017-cir-ps5-massa-sassorosso-veloce-video-si

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7Noe1HXQAULgbo.jpg

[Mirek]

Any information why Scandola got 1 min penalty?

[Ucci]

No, nobody ever predicted that R-GT would have no chance against R2 on asphalt. That's nonsense while such car would lack any reason for its own existence.
Few months ago your opinion was different (GT class thread, your post nb.869).

[Mirek]

:rolleyes: You have a serious comprehension problem, sir.



IMHO Abarth 124 could be a good car for one-make cups but otherwise I don't expect anything ground braking from it.

No, I haven't claimed it to have no chance against R2 or any other similar bullshit.

PS I thought that the car would be a lot faster than it actually is. 23 seconds ahead of R2 after one hour of driving is for sure nothing to celebrate.

[Ucci]

Any information why Scandola got 1 min penalty?
If I understand correctly he was at the beginning of 6th stage to early in the TC.

[Ucci]

:rolleyes: You have a serious comprehension problem, sir.
23 seconds ahead of R2 after one hour of driving is for sure nothing to celebrate.
And who the hell are you to judge if Andolfi and the team are not satisfied to be in front of by fastest Italian young driver with R2?

[Mirek]

It costs nearly 3x more than the R2 and has 110 Hp more. Every sane person shall expect it to be faster, don't You agree?

[dimviii]

It costs nearly 3x more than the R2 and has 110 Hp more. Every sane person shall expect it to be faster, don't You agree?
don't bother,he will not understand

[AL14]

hi guys. back home from a spectacular day.
I will tell you everything tomorrow or later

Will leave with this video of Campedelli I took with my phone
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10153756611222614&id=168529437613

and this picture that says a lot of things of one of my Friends.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170318/7cf13367d81377f8c2feb0f072e8591a.jpg

[N.O.T]

seems that wonder kid inherited the tomato can skills of his dad on tarmac. Hope he gets a good manager at least...

[dimviii]

Kalle trying to reach service in time.
https://youtu.be/RJYuo52k0L8

[AL14]

seems that wonder kid inherited the tomato can skills of his dad on tarmac. Hope he gets a good manager at least...

First time ever in a tarmac rally against high talented people that can drive those street blind. I think he has been much more impressive than it seems.

[N.O.T]

First time ever in a tarmac rally against high talented people that can drive those street blind. I think he has been much more impressive than it seems.

he is losing from nobodies gentlemen drivers as well...

[AL14]

he is losing from nobodies gentlemen drivers as well...

That's true. Let's see how he develops. I think he could learn a lot but you'll never know. Shame I saw him with the wheel damaged and not at full speed. :(

[Mirek]

It's first ever asphalt event for a 16 years old kid in a foreign country with a new car and tyres. There is really no ground for criticism here.

[N.O.T]

how was he doing on his first gravel event ?

[Ucci]

It's first ever asphalt event for a 16 years old kid in a foreign country with a new car and tyres. There is really no ground for criticism here.

That is true. Give young Kalle few tarmac rallyes, let say in the summer we will be able to make some conclusions. Indeed with Ucci&Co the team around Kalle has chosen one of the hardest champions in EU; which is good for Kalle's developement.
I'm still very impressed over Kale's performance today.

[electroliquid]

That is true. Give young Kalle few tarmac rallyes, let say in the summer we will be able to make some conclusions. Indeed with Ucci&Co the team around Kalle has chosen one of the hardest champions in EU; which is good for Kalle's developement.
I'm still very impressed over Kale's performance today.

I agree. Give him time. Don't forget, that he is so young, that most of kids just dreaming about driving in rally at that age. Nobody is perfect from beginning. Talent is how fast someone can improve, and Kalle showed us, that he is fast learner. And don't get me wrong, but I'm bit happy about Kalle's crash - lets face it Baltics roads are quite forgiving, and Kalle still does silly mistakes, but again, he's just a kid. Unfortunates like this could help him improve his driving style. And he needs more rallies when he finishes not in the 1st spot, with guy better knowing roads than Kalle or better cars; competition and challenges are best combination for improvement.

[Ucci]

Umberto Scandola already retaired in the 1st morning stage. Problems with diferential. Strange for me, as Fabia is buletproof....

[TWRC]

Ucci retired too...

[dimviii]

reason of Uccis retirement?

[dimviii]

from rallylink.it

Paolo Andreucci firm reported under test. Crew ok, is stationary in a curve with the commissioners who advise entrants that come. It was a mechanical failure

[TWRC]

reason of Uccis retirement?
Apparently mechanical, google translated from rallylink.it:
"Paolo Andreucci firm reported under test. Crew ok, is stationary in a curve with the commissioners who advise entrants that come. It was a mechanical failure"

[AL14]

reason of Uccis retirement?

It should be the engine :(

[Jarek Z]

It should be the engine :(

Peugeot fell apart again :(

[Jarek Z]

What happened with Rovanpera? He was 7th on SS14, but lost almost 5 minutes on the next stage.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

What happened with Rovanpera? He was 7th on SS14, but lost almost 5 minutes on the next stage.

Retired. :(

[dimviii]

reason of Kalle retirement?

[Mirek]

Nucita puncture on SS16.

http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/images/diretteweb_2016/ciocco_2017/IMG-20170319-WA0022.jpg

According to Rallylink.it Rovanpera again hit something by rear left wheel.

[Jarek Z]

reason of Kalle retirement?

Autoklub.pl says that Rovanpera had a puncture and changed tyre.

Good video from day 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS_aqHbLj80

[dimviii]

Kalle is still in rally,there are comments after stage 16 from him.

13,15,1 his time
http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/index.php/ciocco-2017

[Jarek Z]

Simone Campedelli wins the rally! It is probably his first win ever in the Italian championship. Congratulations! :)

https://cdn-9.motorsport.com/images/amp/2jb1AOp2/s2/cir-rally-due-valli-2016-simone-campedelli-e-danilo-fappani-ford-fiesta-r5-orange1-racing.jpg

[AL14]

So some consideration and anedoctes from this Ciocco:

Nucita spun in front of me yesterday:
look at where he stopped: a dozen of cm more and he would have been in the ditch.
It was only one corner before the finish :)
https://i.imgur.com/f5fCbK2.jpg

Fabio Andolfi was next to me spectating in another stage. He is a nice guy, he was talking about what to improve in the 124 Abarth and about spectators throwing snow in the stage at Montecarlo.

Really feel for Ucci and Scandola, mechanical failure are always the worse. A shame that Peugeot, the only official manufacturer of the championship is still not able to deliver a reliable car after all these years.

At the same time I'm very happy for Simone Campedelli and Pietro Ometto who really deserve their first win at CIR. Being so close to Andreucci that was born in those street is a proof of how much these guys are the one to watch.

I'm very sorry to have miss the chance to watch Kalle at full speed. He has a long way to go on tarmac but it was his first event on this surface, against driver who drove in those streets for decades. Still I'd rate this debut very high.
Now we just have to see how the learning curve will develop, if it will be steady or he will learn quick to master this new surface.

My GF still loves me after having walked 10km to reach stages, risked our life leaving one stage (we were going away from the stage after one car passed and there were soon another one we didn't hear and we were in the street, likely we had a place to go), and Nucita spun putting his nose not far from where we were. :D

Overall classification taking into account the stupid and overcomplex point system of CIR
Campedelli 16,5
Perico 11
Andreucci 7,5
Chentre 6,0
Scandola 4,0
Rusce 3,5
Ferrarotti 3,0
Nucita 1,5

[Jarek Z]

Thanks for your report! Very interesting comments! But I don't understand one thing. How come Fabio Andolfi was a spectator and a competitor at the same time? :)

[Rally Power]

A shame that Peugeot, the only official manufacturer of the championship is still not able to deliver a reliable car after all these years.

Yep, something went wrong on the 208T16 development, but PS Italy is the only team that has been able to keep a decent reliability level with that car. Hopefully today's engine failure won't happen again soon.

[Mirek]

Peugeot lost two potential important victories this weekend - in Italy and Belgium and the only one who kept the Lion flag up till the end was Loeb with historic 306 Maxi...

[AL14]

Thanks for your report! Very interesting comments! But I don't understand one thing. How come Fabio Andolfi was a spectator and a competitor at the same time? :)

The competitor was Fabrizio Andolfi, his father :)

[fegh]

The competitor was Fabrizio Andolfi, his father :)
I think it's Fabrizio Jr, should be his brother

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[Jarek Z]

I think it's Fabrizio Jr, should be his brother

What? Are they all rally drivers in this family?! :)

[fegh]

What? Are they all rally drivers in this family?! :)
I know some families like this, such as the lebanese Feghali's :)

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[AL14]

I think it's Fabrizio Jr, should be his brother

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Yees sorry! Brother, not father :)

[Ucci]

Huge congratulations from me to Simone Cempedelli! He is one of the friendlies Italian driver, I'm watching him closley since San Marino 2005, where I was as a spectator and he drove for the 1st time an old Evo5. Later I had also a conversation with him at San Marino Legend, we were spectating on the same corner....
If Umberto Scandola will not "wake up" already on the next event, Simone will be the only one who will challenge Ucci in this year.
But my thoughts are on the first gravel event, there might be a huge shock for italian drivers....

[Jarek Z]

Interesting moment in Nucita's onboard video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrxKYjjPwuk

[stefanvv]

Interesting moment in Nucita's onboard video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrxKYjjPwuk

That's one of these moments Delecour was showing with a pan bonnet in some video recently;)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Video https://youtu.be/1UZY2pY18R4

Rovanpera: https://youtu.be/HAjsNIbN1fc

[dimviii]

at start Ucci with dead engine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zPJi1vMIB4

[AL14]

All these good videos from ACI Sport TV (the italian federation) on Youtube... published in very few time, with some nice catch like Andreucci's stop... I have to say they've done a very good job.
Do you remember if they did the same latest years?

[stefanvv]

Do you remember if they did the same latest years?

I believe they did, at least last 2 years there was great coverage also.

[AL14]

I believe they did, at least last 2 years there was great coverage also.

Very good!
Now it's time to have a normal scoring system and not one you need an algebra degree to understand.

[mousti]

There's nothing aero related I think. He said in an interview during his pre-event test that he has the new engine and dampers. Also, on the picture you can see the new cooling solution for the power steering (the U shaped black pipe in front of the intercooler and radiator, near the top of the air intake opening).

I think Abbring had those updates too last weekend in Spa.

[Fly]

I think Abbring had those updates too last weekend in Spa.

You're right.

[dimviii]

http://www.rallylinkhost.it/images/igallery/resized/801-900/Rovanper_Pietillanen-828-800-600-100.jpg

[Munkvy]

http://www.rallylinkhost.it/images/igallery/resized/801-900/Rovanper_Pietillanen-828-800-600-100.jpg

That's taking weight reduction a bit seriously...

[mousti]

https://www.rally.it/2017/03/non-solo-rovanpera-arriva-bulacia

[aykutbilir]

As Rally San Remo start next week BC Vision Motorsport Turkey will attend with 3 crews.

Burak Cukurova with Hyundai i20 R5
Ugur Soylu with Skoda Fabia R5
Ahmet Burkay with Clio S1600
All cars run buy Friul Motors as a part of test before Aegen Rally (leg one of Turkish Rally Champ).



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[AL14]

Rallye Sanremo Entry List: http://www.acisport.it/public/2017/pdf/CIR/2017_1223Rallye_Sanremo//Elenco_iscritti_elenco_iscritti_sanremo.pdf

I know I'm always polemic but I didn't found Facebook page and this thing should be the official website of one of the most historical rally in the world: http://www.rallyesanremo.it/

I think we deserve Angela Merkel telling us what to do.

[Ucci]

Paddon on the list....this is going to be very interesent....will be able to keep up with the fastest "local" boys?

[AL14]

Paddon on the list....this is going to be very interesent....will be able to keep up with the fastest "local" boys?

I don't think he will actually. Let's see

[Munkvy]

Paddon on the list....this is going to be very interesent....will be able to keep up with the fastest "local" boys?

He has definitely been talking down his chances. Although he isn't helped by doing it with a new co-driver. Hopefully he isn't Ostberg slow at least. But good to see him doing something about his tarmac experience, and good timing right before Corsica.

On another note, is this the first time we will see 3 Hyundai R5 cars competing in an event?

[Jarek Z]

Rallye Sanremo Entry List: http://www.acisport.it/public/2017/pdf/CIR/2017_1223Rallye_Sanremo//Elenco_iscritti_elenco_iscritti_sanremo.pdf

I know I'm always polemic but I didn't found Facebook page and this thing should be the official website of one of the most historical rally in the world: http://www.rallyesanremo.it/

I think it has always been like that - the Italians have had the best rallies in the world and... the ugliest websites :)

Good entry list though. It will be interesting to see what Paddon can do against Italian tarmac specialists.

[pantealex]

Kalle Rovanperä vs. Chewron Lim ;)

[Rally Power]

He'll do fine. Tarmac may be his weakest point, but WRC guys pace is on a higher level. Even Ostberg managed to be front of a tarmac rally, last year in Canarias.

[Jarek Z]

He'll do fine. Tarmac may be his weakest point, but WRC guys pace is on a higher level. Even Ostberg managed to be front of a tarmac rally, last year in Canarias.

But he didn't manage to keep his lead until the finish line :)

[Essaj]

He'll do fine. Tarmac may be his weakest point, but WRC guys pace is on a higher level. Even Ostberg managed to be front of a tarmac rally, last year in Canarias.

Do you count Lukyanuk as a tarmac specialist?
Italian tarmac guys are on bit different level.
://www.ewrc-results.com/final.php?e=28151&t=Rally-Islas-Canarias-El-Corte-Ingles-2016

[electroliquid]

Do you count Lukyanuk as a tarmac specialist?
Italian tarmac guys are on bit different level.
://www.ewrc-results.com/final.php?e=28151&t=Rally-Islas-Canarias-El-Corte-Ingles-2016

Maybe Lukyanuk not specialist, but somehow could match pace of Kopecky in Barum 2016. About Mikkelsen nobody said that he's specialist either, but Monte Carlo showed us that actually he is...
As for Hayden - WRC driver in works car, yeah he'll be fine.

[Mirek]

It's tricky to compare Barum and Italian events.. It's both asphalt but hugely different. For being fast on Barum You don't need that much of proper asphalt driving techniques. You mainly need to have very well set up suspension and some balls. On the contrary on Sanremo You need to have very precise pacenotes, to keep perfect tarmac lines and to master brake usage management

[aykutbilir]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170328/d4ca547b99e1e9b3ab61cd47c0240214.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170328/ef38b1eb714d61fb6916b11403eb92bf.jpg

This beast will wear number 609 this weekend :)


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[nafpaktos]

Paddon is a world class driver.Even if he is not tarmac specialist i think his driving skills are better than ucci's,scandola's etc.Italians have just the advantage of the road knowledge .

[Jarek Z]

This beast will wear number 609 this weekend :)

It's a beautiful car indeed, but why does it appear on a wrong entry list?

[AL14]

Paddon is a world class driver.Even if he is not tarmac specialist i think his driving skills are better than ucci's,scandola's etc.Italians have just the advantage of the road knowledge .

You're not taking into account severl aspect:

1) Ucci, Scandola etc drive Sanremo streets every year for decades. Even if you are a worse driver that is a huge advantage

2) Ucci, Scandola etc showed top speed at WRC2 leading rally sardinia in 2015 and 2016 until technical problems, so they can count to a solid basis of speed that is not easy to find elsewhere.

3) Ucci, Scandola etc never had occasion to prove themself with the best in an international level.

4) Ucci was ahaed of Mikkelsen in Sanremo during IRC some years ago (correct me if I'm wrong, I didn't follow rallies back then, I'm relying on what I heard afterwards).

5) Ucci, Scandola etc drives R5 everytime while for Paddon is the first time after many years (of course he's driving beasts now that are harder to drive but it's still a different car and I guess that will cost him somehow)

6) Paddon wants mileage in tarmac with Seb at his side, he will not risk everything, Ucci, Scandola etc have a championship to win.

7) Paddon is driving with a barely new codriver, it's not the same as having the usual one.

For these reason I don't think Paddon will win the event or be at TOP pace this weekend. Close to them yes, but not better.
Let's see.

[dimviii]

Hayden Paddon‏*@HaydenPaddon
Real pleasure to test the Hyundai R5 today - very nice and easy to drive straight out of the box. Now some time to adjust and fine tune

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C8FqSpAW4AARdGP.jpg

[Rally Power]

Do you count Lukyanuk as a tarmac specialist?
Italian tarmac guys are on bit different level.
://www.ewrc-results.com/final.php?e=28151&t=Rally-Islas-Canarias-El-Corte-Ingles-2016

Lukyanuk did a nice job on last Canarias but I was actually thinking on the twice ERC champ and all the top spanish drivers. Surprisingly, or not, Ostberg was leading the rally 6.9s ahead Katjo, before he went off in SS7. https://www.ewrc-results.com/results.php?e=28151&s=108183&t=Rally-Islas-Canarias-El-Corte-Ingles-2016

[aykutbilir]

It's a beautiful car indeed, but why does it appear on a wrong entry list?

Reason is it is a test for Turkish Championship. Legganda fit more to our schdule because of business comitments :)


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[Fast Eddie WRC]

Rovanpera test

https://youtu.be/zk1YBsVTSbI

Paddon

https://youtu.be/ssYbhJFHcwM

[dimviii]

Paddon
https://youtu.be/4WCg0TzL7V8

[dimviii]

San Remo streaming shakedown link
https://youtu.be/MMbmWRDDHAQ

[HaCo]

I think Paddon will be kicked ass, but he is there to learn of course

[dimviii]

Paddon at shakedown

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C8MKgNCXoAA1u8J.jpg

[dimviii]

shakedown video
https://youtu.be/-oT7GTXXl9M

[RS]

shakedown video
https://youtu.be/-oT7GTXXl9M

That little 3 cylinder Fiesta sounds just like a Porsche!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

At the press conference Rovanpera was talking about the difficulty he has warming the tyres in the road section... because his co-driver has to do this !

[dimviii]

https://youtu.be/HKsx9C7W-AM

[AL14]

Service Park Gallery: https://www.facebook.com/www.Rally.it/posts/10153784057312614

[AL14]

Nice one

https://i.imgur.com/I6OA7ez.jpg

[EstWRC]

where can i see the results? thanks

[Essaj]

where can i see the results? thanks
http://rally.ficr.it/default.asp?p=Ym9keV9zY2hlZHVsZS5hc3A/cF9Bbm5vPTIwMTcmcF9Db2RpY2U9OTAmcF9NYW5pZmVzdGF6aW 9uZT0zJnBfTGluZ3VhPUlUQQ

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Paddon 4th on SS1, 3sec off the leader.

[AL14]

Rovanpera seems struggling this time, already 53,9 seconds behind the leader after 24 kms.

Maybe he has some problem?

PS2: Scandola leads, Ucci 0.5 seconds behind, Campedelli 4s, Paddon 8.9 seconds.

Seems my previsions are turning to be correct.

[AL14]

Scandola slow puncture at PS3 loses 17 seconds, than on PS4 the wheel alignment is not good because of the puncture and he loses further 5 seconds.

Nucita, Rusce out. crews ok. Ferrarotti big problems, now more than 3 minutes behind.

Overall after PS4. (PS5 will be within 6 hours)

https://i.imgur.com/QPEf2pM.png

[dimviii]

small clips from same corner for various drivers
https://twitter.com/cicles7

[AL14]

small clips from same corner for various drivers
https://twitter.com/cicles7

Famous San ROmolo corner!

Paddon and Ucci very similar, Scandola took the most of the street width, Rovanpera too much finnish :), he has a lot of work to do on tarmac.

[AL14]

Paddon from Facebook:

Sitting 3rd after the first loop - amazing stages to drive and enjoying a lot. The locals are no slouches and the speed up the front is very hot. Now we look forward to some night stages tonight

[dimviii]

comments after ss4

Hayden Paddon: 6.48.0 I really like the tests, in some notes notes are not perfect but we're still having fun
Simone Campedelli: 6.50.3 not bad, I have a little 'suffering, all in all not bad, congratulations to Paddon
Alessandro Perico: 6.52.1 not bad, I'm getting better
Paolo Andreucci: 6.44.8 fine for now we see others, but well, ok the car and tires. Strong but without taking excessive risks
Elwis Chentre 6.57.8 not good
Umberto Scandola bad 6.49.9 we tried a stone on predecente test, we drilled and we opened the convergence, the machine is not more
Kalle Rovanpera: not very well, I did not trust the completion of the car and tires 7.13.4
Chewon Lim: touched the wall, slightly bent back right 8: 02.0

comments after ss1
Hayden Paddon: 6.53.1 all right, nice try, puluta and we had fun
Simone Campedelli: well, I suffered a bit 'of understeer 6: 52.0
Alessandro Perico: 6.56.1 fine in the end, ok, I'm happy
Paolo Andreucci: 6.50.1 is sliding a lot, did not think I went like this, you see that for others .. is very slippery
Elwis Chentre: 7.02.3 I have not led so well, let's move on
Umberto Scandola: 6.51.0 I lost on the descent, I took a shot and I thought I had a puncture, so good
Antonio Rusce: 7.05.9 I always start like a diesel, the beginning is always traumatic
Ivan Ferrarotti: 7.07.5 beginning slipped so much, I have to try to pick up the pace
Andrea Nucita: 6.53.5 went well, I got zero risk, I have to be in place when I think of pushing
Kalle Rovanpera 7.10.4 no good, the car was understeering too much and the weather is not good
Chewon Lim: we still have to work on the notes, a good test anyway 7: 08.3

[Fast Eddie WRC]

After three 4th places, Paddon 2nd on SS4, so learning ...

[dimviii]

https://youtu.be/tWa1MSC_ld4

[dimviii]

After the checks carried out at the end of ps.4, it was disqualified Danilo Ameglio for lack of the underwear. Also confirmed for the same reason, disqualification for Toto Riolo. Of course, the suspension affects the entire event, and then can not start tomorrow for the second stage