Wales Rally GB 2010

[Josti]

IMO this also proves how big the difference is between the Xsara and C4 when looking what he has achieved with Xsara compared with the C4.

The Xsara was just an outdated car. But the C4 proved to be more reliable too.

Of course I hope Solberg to win, I expect him to lose something on the super special, but everythings open for tomorrow.

[Juha_Koo]

I don't want to sound negative but my personal guess is that Petter tosses it to the forests of Wales tomorrow. We'll see!

Who will take the silver medal if Petter is second and JML third? :confused:

[JFL]

A lot of ifs and buts here, but Petter has proved himself for a long time allready... Loeb is the greatest.. Helped by a lot of things off course..
Would be really great if a underdog like Petter took it home tomorrow. Cause that is what he is!! A underdog!! ...

[OldF]

For those who like to watch rally commentated in Finnish (non Finn drivers comments of course in English). Saturday happenings except SSS.

http://www.katsomo.fi/?progId=52103

[blissard]

Hoping that Petter beats Loeb in a clean fight, with no mistakes or technical issues. 99% chance that's not gonna happen though. It would be too incredible if Petter wins, total crazyness.

[Langdale Forest]

If petter wins tomorrow he can finally cut his hair! :D

[MTA]

If the final result:
1st Loeb
2nd Petter
3rd Latvala
and Ogier will not restart and takes points.

1. Loeb 276p
2. Latvala 171p
3. Petter 169p
4. Ogier 167p

[Langdale Forest]

On the 13th of November 2005, Duval won Rally Australia, and that was an unlikley win, so on November 14 2010 Petter Solberg could win. :bounce:

[JFL]

Less unlikely if Petter wins then Duvals win..
But, anyways.. It's not suppose to be possible to win against the big factoryteams as a privateer..

[Daniel]

On the 13th of November 2005, Duval won Rally Australia, and that was an unlikley win, so on November 14 2010 Petter Solberg could win. :bounce:

Totally different. Duval got lucky. Petter is actually a decent driver....

[Glee]

If Petter wins he will be the first victorious privateer for ages...

[Langdale Forest]

If Petter wins he will be the first victorious privateer for ages...

I think that was since Sanremo 1993?

[Jafry]

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2010/810/810_wales_rally_feb10c9a3d.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2010/810/810_wales_rally_32f92946f8.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2010/810/810_wales_rally_fdd315508d.jpg

More photos from 2nd sunny leg HERE (http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=810&fseason=2010) ;)

[Juha_Koo]

I think that was since Sanremo 1993?

Nope, 2006 Cyprus Rally. ;)

[Langdale Forest]

Nope, 2006 Cyprus Rally. ;)

But that was not really a 'true' private driver because it was a 2 car team, (M1 team?).

[Barreis]

Nice photos..

[RS]

then its game over for him....his driving is ok for IRC but not for WRC.

Why have you suddenly turned against Ketomaa? Just because he has been slower this weekend than Mikkelsen?

Mikkelsen's not-so-great performance in this year's IRC was probably largely down to the tyres.

I think you're really underestimating the likes of Ketomaa-Mikkelsen-Hanninen. They have been setting some damn good times this year in cars which have less power, about 1/3rd torque and less sophistictated transmission than the WRCars.

[jonas_mcrae]

I remember manfred stohl finishing 2nd in cyprus 2005, of course he had some luck and was a few minutes behind seb, but it was a great feeling to see a real privateer so close to the top. Hope petter trashes seb tomorrrow!

[Francis44]

You guys are creating too much fuss around Mikkelsen at this time. Yeah he own the Golden Stage rally in Cyprus but who was the competition?! Al-Attiyah and Bouffier, are you serious?! Those two are great drivers but they are not on a WRC level. C'mon Al-Attiyah lost to Armindo Araújo last year and both Meeke and Hanninen were not present because if they were there, I think things would have gone differently. Mikkelsen might have the talent but he is not there yet, all this fuss around him is, in my opinon, premature.
And Ketomaa is fast aswell, but I dont see how an manufacter would invest in him at this point. It would take him 1 or 2 years to adapt to WRC machine and to get to speed, and at his age teams might scratch their nose.

[richy]

Some simply stunning photos, first i've seen of a rally car on Epynt not clean and in tarmac trim lol. Watching the coverage earlier and seeing the top guys on Burmah Road on a gravel set up was simply awesome!

[zajic]

Some more photos from sunny Saturday
http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=811&startpos=0&fseason=&fcat=&fauthor=&ftxt=

[MartijnS]

My short selection of today is also online again @ http://www.rallymedia.nl ! :)
Great points today, we went to Halfway. Too bad the second run was in the dark allready, but first run was awesome!

http://www.rallymedia.nl/images/stories/Wales/Dag2/Dag23.jpg

http://www.rallymedia.nl/images/stories/Wales/Dag2/Dag22.jpg

[Juha_Koo]

Chris Patterson having some difficulties reading all of Petter's information-filled notes today. In the day review in Finnish MTV3 MAX channel there was Petter's onboard and I immediatly thought that there's something going on because I could clearly hear and see notes lagging behind. Petter then yells to Chris "COME ON!!" and one corner after Petter nearly goes off because Chris is 1,5 corners behind on the notes. Petter then yells something like "where the f*ck are you going?!?" and Chris replies something like "I really don't know!"

Then on Four Ways Crychan stage Petter spins on that junction. Atleast to me, there's some very weird word mix-up/ reading misunderstanding for Chris and he stops the notes for just a fraction of a second but that seems to be enough because when he gets to "double tightens" Petter has already lost it. Maybe it wasn't the reason for the spin, but watching the onboard I got the feeling that something wasn't quite right.

Not blaming it on Chris though, IMHO Petter has waaaay too much stuff in his notes. Seriously, listen to them, they're insane. There's no person who could comprehend that amount of audio-based information while prosessing the amount of visual info what you get while driving...

[ste898]

Do Stobart have no interest in getting good drivers in their cars?

They have no hope wilsonm and now another no hoper?

[bretddog]

Chris Patterson having some difficulties reading all of Petter's information-filled notes today. In the day review in Finnish MTV3 MAX channel there was Petter's onboard and I immediatly thought that there's something going on because I could clearly hear and see notes lagging behind. Petter then yells to Chris "COME ON!!" and one corner after Petter nearly goes off because Chris is 1,5 corners behind on the notes. Petter then yells something like "where the f*ck are you going?!?" and Chris replies something like "I really don't know!"

Then on Four Ways Crychan stage Petter spins on that junction. Atleast to me, there's some very weird word mix-up/ reading misunderstanding for Chris and he stops the notes for just a fraction of a second but that seems to be enough because when he gets to "double tightens" Petter has already lost it. Maybe it wasn't the reason for the spin, but watching the onboard I got the feeling that something wasn't quite right.

Not blaming it on Chris though, IMHO Petter has waaaay too much stuff in his notes. Seriously, listen to them, they're insane. There's no person who could comprehend that amount of audio-based information while prosessing the amount of visual info what you get while driving...

True.. I seen Chris been very late quite often, calling the note as they are in the turn. He takes too long breaks/starts too late to read on the places with a lot of details. Petter does have a lot of stuff in the notes, but it's not impossible to read them though, Phil did without problem and with great rhythm. But it's strange why they haven't fixed this, as it's quite obvious this has been an issue for some time. Really Petter's responsibility to make them practice and improve this, but who knows if they tried or not..

[Josti]

Meanwhile Solberg is losing a bit. Loeb really has to make a spin or something.

[6789]

Petter 4 secs down at last split

[Iskald]

Meanwhile Solberg is losing a bit. Loeb really has to make a spin or something.

Losing "a bit", yeah... 0,6 behind after fifth split. Its a titanic fight. Look at the other drivers splits!

[6789]

Petter 6.7secs down :(

[Josti]

With only the 2nd run of Resolfen and two 8 km (rather pathetic) stages, I think this ones for Loeb. 6.7 seconds is too much of a loss on one stage.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Boo! Come on PETTER!!

[SubaruNorway]

For those who like to watch rally commentated in Finnish (non Finn drivers comments of course in English). Saturday happenings except SSS.

http://www.katsomo.fi/?progId=52103

can't watch it outside Finland it seems.

People are talking about live broadcast today, anyone seen anything about that?

[Dejan]

Ketomaa stopped

[kolvas]

Ketomaa stopped
And with that P.Sandell is going for a total 2:nd place in S-WRC

[Gordini]

Then it is setteled: Loeb wins GB, Petter to cautiuos on first stage !

Ketomaa ran too fast for himself, and went off I guess.

[Langdale Forest]

:( :( Bad start to the day by Petter.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Stage start few mins!

How exciting! :D

[Iskald]

Then it is setteled: Loeb wins GB, Petter to cautiuos on first stage !

Ketomaa ran too fast for himself, and went off I guess.

Petter too cautious? Where did you get that from? He was 0,6 behind after fifth split. I think he pulled out all the stops, but possibly did a couple of small mistakes in the last part of the stage. Very easy to do that when you`re in a fight like this. But its not settled yet!

[HarriK]

Sad for Ketomaa :(

[kolvas]

Peter makes to many small mistakes today

[alleskids]

He could not catch Mikkelsen all day yesterday, so was going to "loose"' the SWRC title, so he was in a bad position any way. I am really surprised that Xevi Pons is the SWRC champion, I had him last on my list of favorites, after his bad record in WRCars.

[N.O.T]

Very nice performance by Loeb....different breed of driver from the others...

Ketomaa can now devote to his family and kids....losing the title with such bad compatition is just to laugh for. He is fast yes but not made for big things....so after kimi, ketomaa we now must find a new rising talent from finland to crown champ of nobodies...any suggestions ?

[ridder]

During this rally Loeb was actually much more down to earth than usually. Making numerous mistakes when under pressure yesterday and most likely winning by a small margin to a "useless driver who should have retired 4 years ago (c) NOT" in a car which is at best same as his.

[GigiGalliNo1]

How long until the last two stages? Few hours?

[GigiGalliNo1]

During this rally Loeb was actually much more down to earth than usually. Making numerous mistakes when under pressure yesterday and most likely winning by a small margin to a "useless driver who should have retired 4 years ago (c) NOT" in a car which is at best same as his.

Did NOT really say that?!?!?!?!

[wwbroe]

Pitty for Ketoomaa, but, as said before, he never managed to equal Mikkelsens's times yesterday and friday, so i guess he tried too hard on this opening stage of today. Looks like Pons will be the new champion, alltough he could never convince me, he is more like champion of regularity, the only wins he took was when there was not much competition.

[kolvas]

During this rally Loeb was actually much more down to earth than usually. Making numerous mistakes when under pressure yesterday and most likely winning by a small margin to a "useless driver who should have retired 4 years ago (c) NOT" in a car which is at best same as his.

If Loeb had some more pressure from other drivers he would have done more mistakes.

[jbmarcus21]

96th victory SS for Loeb this year http://planetemarcus.free.fr/classements10.htm

[Iskald]

96th victory SS for Loeb this year http://planetemarcus.free.fr/classements10.htm

He has not won yet, has he?

[GigiGalliNo1]

He has not won yet, has he?

Special Stage wins. 96 Stage wins in his career I believe....

[wwbroe]

He has not won yet, has he?

People are talking about stagewins this year, so he has done that allready. :D

[Iskald]

Special Stage wins. 96 Stage wins in his career I believe....

Need some new and stronger glasses...;-)

[Barreis]

Good statistics..

[Rallyper]

Juha_Koo// There was very much information in Richard Burns pacenotes as well. The only one I can recall who had similar as Petters´PN.

NOT// What I understand the car let Ketomaa down. Not drivers error.

[Rallyper]

Sandell is flying on Margam Park 1!! Beating many of the WRC drivers!! :eek:

Go Patrik!!!!! :) :)

[HarriK]

Translated to english
Ketomaa:
I attacked today and i managed to low the cap by 7seconds until rolled and forced to retire.
It was game of everything and i had a chance to win this competition and championship. Today the taking of the risk was too much. I brake late in the corner and it was very slippery and car slipped off the road. I was only interested in to win championship, not the silver.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Oh!! My memories on the radio! Thanks Becs! hahaha

[MJW]

He has not won yet, has he?
Carlos thought he had won going in to Margam in 98

[Mixa]

Ketomaa truly isn´t my favourite driver but a good driver and he is really better than some of the bashing I can see of him in here. He really done the only right thing and attacked for the title.

Also as said before the rally compared to Mikkelsen, Mikkelsen has a bit more experience for British conditions and yeah Mikkelsen truly isn´t a bad driver and didn´t had nothing to lose in here as its kinda just a single championship drive for him to show results. All the points for Mikkelsen to a great drive!

Also in Ketomaa´s case, before the season,it was even unsure will he take part. He missed Sweden and retired in Finland totally! Both events at the S-WRC what would have favoured him. Also example compared to Pons, Pons was able to do all events what favoured him and at events where he was unlucky, there wasn´t much competition so even by supeRally easy points were possible. Congratulations still for Pons to the title as I believe its quite sure now.

What comes to WRC, Loeb has just been better. Wished a win kinda for Petter as he is a privateer and a Citroen would have still won the last event but by times,Loeb has just been better.

[Sulland]

Looks like Petter is securing his position, or is Loeb showing his real pace ?

[GigiGalliNo1]

LOEB! SPIN!





please.... :)

[Ghostwalker]

wonder if JML will be able to grab third place from MH?

[Pinto]

here hoping

[Ghostwalker]

shouldn't petter have finished by now?

[MTA]

Petter was off.
+17.7 now

[Sulland]

Petter was in the ditch for 50 m after going like mad, but then backed off to secure it.

[Brother John]

JML is flying at the moment. :s mokin:

[rp]

He could not catch Mikkelsen all day yesterday, so was going to "loose"' the SWRC title, so he was in a bad position any way. I am really surprised that Xevi Pons is the SWRC champion, I had him last on my list of favorites, after his bad record in WRCars.

It shows that you can be champion without being the best driver. Pons took couple of wins in the beginning of the season, but then the season progressed it was clear that Pons is not able to beat other SWRC drivers by driving and he took only some good points and it was enough. Everyone knows that he will never be anything but one lucky champion, but all the points counts so congratulations to him...

The season showed also that the level of the SWRC was not very high. Sandell was surprising good on tarmac, Ketomaa super-fast on gravel. Andersson was aiming the title, but his team was excluded from the season so one title contender was out og the game. The SWRC "visitors" Hänninen and Mikkelsen showed their skills.

Hopefully next year all the fast S2000 drivers would drive in the same series and then there would be no tourist drivers in the top of the points table...

[Ghostwalker]

Latvala moves up third with 0,3 seconds margin. (http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums/)

[dimviii]

JML is flying at the moment. :s mokin:

and overpassed Mikko.

[Brother John]

Mikelssen was at the first split faster as Petter! :p

[kolvas]

There are something wrong with Petter & Loebs time on this stage, they have been the fastest all weekend and now Latvala, Hirvonen and Sordo are faster?

Teamorders?

[J.Lindstroem]

Second in the championship is not bad for a driver who after last year was kicked out of the team by the managing experts on this forum! ;)

[Brother John]

There are something wrong with Petter & Loebs time on this stage, they have been the fastest all weekend and now Latvala, Hirvonen and Sordo are faster?

Teamorders?

No NO, they don´t need it anymore!

[Gard]

There are something wrong with Petter & Loebs time on this stage, they have been the fastest all weekend and now Latvala, Hirvonen and Sordo are faster?

Teamorders?

Loeb spin and Petter had an off. They probably tried a bit to much both of them

[RS]

Hopefully next year all the fast S2000 drivers would drive in the same series and then there would be no tourist drivers in the top of the points table...

I think that it will be a walkover for Hanninen in 2011 unless the quality of the field improves. Really, it will probably be a bit of a step down for Juho but it will be good for him to refresh his memory of the WRC events before a possible Skoda/VW WRC drive in 2012.

[tolis]

The Dong guy retired... Pity for Semerad's retirement :( He was 2nd in the PWRC.

[GigiGalliNo1]

LAST STAGE for LAST WRCars... of its ERA!!

:( :( :( :(

[blissard]

Will Petter take 2nd place in the championship if Latvala finishes 4th?

[Jordib]

Pons is driving extremelly slow to the end of the rally, i think he will lose second place to Craig Breen, and is not far from Sandell.

This is not a good way to finish a championship for a champion who i think do not deserves this one, what a shame. He has been cruising almost all championship, and as most of you say the good drivers in S2K cars are in IRC, except Ketomaa, Sandell and Andersson maybe...

[Glee]

LAST STAGE for LAST WRCars... of its ERA!!

:( :( :( :(

So they dosn't have to think of the 2nd hand value...

Go on!

[Pinto]

craig breen gone 2nd in SWRC

[MTA]

Will Petter take 2nd place in the championship if Latvala finishes 4th?

Yes he will.
Latvala has to finish 3rd to get the second place in the championship.

[Glee]

4 Norwegians in top 10.
Not bad...

[rp]

I think that it will be a walkover for Hanninen in 2011 unless the quality of the field improves. Really, it will probably be a bit of a step down for Juho but it will be good for him to refresh his memory of the WRC events before a possible Skoda/VW WRC drive in 2012.

That´s true. Hopefully M-Sport and Ford would support some SWRC drivers, but probably they are only selling their services. Kronos and Peugeot are only concentrating on the IRC series so no hope to see some fast Peugeot drivers in the SWRC...?

[blissard]

Oh man.. that means if Mikko is only 0.4 secs faster than JM on the last stage, Petter takes 2nd. He was 0.2 secs faster on the last pass..

[Sulland]

I think that it will be a walkover for Hanninen in 2011 unless the quality of the field improves. Really, it will probably be a bit of a step down for Juho but it will be good for him to refresh his memory of the WRC events before a possible Skoda/VW WRC drive in 2012.

He would have had more fun in IRC I guess, but Skoda want to collect data for 2012.....

[MTA]

Oh man.. that means if Mikko is only 0.4 secs faster than JM on the last stage, Petter takes 2nd. He was 0.2 secs faster on the last pass..

Latvala said something that Malcolm has said that they would run the last ss wise. Team Order?

[bretddog]

They will let Latvala pass Mikko. They said this since yesterday.

[Ghostwalker]

Latvala said something that Malcolm has said that they would run the last ss wise. Team Order?

no i rather think that he meant that it would be unnecessary and stupid to take too big risks.
I mean it would be unnecessary if either Mikko or Jarri-Matti would go off the road and risk injure themselves.

[Karukera]

Ford has to issue team orders to rescue them from a complete season humiliation although Latvala doesn't need them being a tad quicker than Hirvonen.

[richy]

Simply stunning performance so far from Craig Breen, only his second WRC event in an S2000 car, losing 2 minutes due to a puncture on Monday and he's 12th overall, fair play!

[GigiGalliNo1]

Come On!!!!

[Pinto]

Simply stunning performance so far from Craig Breen, only his second WRC event in an S2000 car, losing 2 minutes due to a puncture on Monday and he's 12th overall, fair play!

great run all right had a good feeling before the event he'd go well

[Rallyper]

JML will be ahead of MH after SS20. That was what MW meant. Nothing especial with that. ;)

[Pinto]

JML will be ahead of MH after SS20. That was what MW meant. Nothing especial with that. ;)

he deserves to be has been far the quicker blue oval driver this weekend and it could have been what if if he hadnt lost the time on friday with the puncture

[GigiGalliNo1]

Stage start! LET'S DO IT!

[HarriK]

Simply stunning performance so far from Craig Breen, only his second WRC event in an S2000 car, losing 2 minutes due to a puncture on Monday and he's 12th overall, fair play!


and he is sooouuu sloowwww... has been beaten by some 2wd cars in this summer... ;)

[Ghostwalker]

congratulations to Loeb.

[GigiGalliNo1]

At the end of final stage for Loeb with 62nd WRC Win:

"Really tough , Petter was going really fast at the start of the rally with no mistakes and really hard battle, he was really fast it was enjoyable and really good."

Daniel Elena - "Fantastic car, very good moment in the C4, many victories and as the last victory with the C4 it was a good career. New challenge for next year and for us we have to keep the next title and it won't be easy"

[MTA]

Latvala is 0.8 sek after Hirvonen on the first split!!!

[GigiGalliNo1]

Petter Solberg - Podium number 8 with a big smile on his face:

"It has been fantastic... Yeh I know it has been a great fight, being a factory team it has been difficulty, been pushing hard and 3rd in the championship its unbelievable and for the team and it actually happen it's been a very difficult thing to happen

I haven't seen my family for the past two year so it's been really hard and good for me and say thank you very much and i love you guys and thank you for the support. I don't have a clue (where I will be next year) I do this personally competing and play the game and I have to keep the pressure on and stay in the championship and just winning this rally I have to look at the big picture and what happens with Ford and Citroen, it would have been nice, I would like to drive and have proper backing and have a chance against Loeb."

[GigiGalliNo1]

Mikko:

"Yes it's been a sad good bye, we've had good years with this car and fantastic fights and really looking forward to the future.It's a great day. We will defiantly be back again next year everyone will have a new car, everything will be new and a great fight"

[Pinto]

and he is sooouuu sloowwww... has been beaten by some 2wd cars in this summer... ;)

where are you making this bull from please do tell me why hes been so slow,front runner in the BRC, Irish championship.
I will pass on your daft comments and we will get a good auld laugh out of it

[MTA]

Latvalas car has damage att the back but he took the 3:e place whit the fastes stage time!

[GigiGalliNo1]

Latvala - 2nd Place in Championship:

"Yes it is incredible feeling and been dreaming of it. Honestly i have been dreaming of this. It's not a victory but my target since the beginning of the season, being in the top three is great. Mikko has been fighting and it's been a fight against him.

I couldn't imaging winning this manage because I was a number two driver but the consistency was my target and for next year i will be happy to fight for the drivers title next year."

[Sulland]

Sordo in MIni ??????

[blissard]

lol... Mikko 18 secs behind JM, and JM saying he had to take some risks on the last stage??

[Ghostwalker]

Latvalas car has damage att the back but he took the 3:e place whit the fastes stage time!

nope Sordo was faster with 0,6 seconds.

[Pinto]

Sordo in MIni ??????

Big talk from him there at the finish

[Ghostwalker]

lol... Mikko 18 secs behind JM, and JM saying he had to take some risks on the last stage??

JML were only 0,3 seconds ahead before the last stage.

[HarriK]

where are you making this bull from please do tell me why hes been so slow,front runner in the BRC, Irish championship.
I will pass on your daft comments and we will get a good auld laugh out of it
You still noticed ;) -smile. Still not so stunning in my opinion as he is more than 4 minutes slower still +2min puncture.
See Northern Pirelli shoot out ss-times also.

[MTA]

1. Loeb 276p
2. Latvala 171p
3. Petter 169p
3. Ogier 167p
5. Sordo 150p
6. Hirvonen 126p
7. Wilson 74p
8. Henning 45p
9. Villiagra 36p
10. Räikkonen 25p

[blissard]

JML were only 0,3 seconds ahead before the last stage.

Yes, but Mikko obviously had team orders?

[Barreis]

Unfortunatelly..

[GigiGalliNo1]

Big talk from him there at the finish

And I missed it!

[Pinto]

You still noticed ;) -smile. Still not so stunning in my opinion as he is more than 4 minutes slower still +2min puncture.
See Northern Pirelli shoot out ss-times also.

well for a guy in his second SWRC round only his third year of rallying his progress has been very decent,he's had the measue of the new S2K champ pons this weekend.
craig can only get better so dont be so quick to sneer,and it was a bit cheap of you to throw in crap about been beat by 2wd's.
but i will pass on your thoughts and comments.

[richy]

well for a guy in his second SWRC round only his third year of rallying his progress has been very decent,he's had the measue of the new S2K champ pons this weekend.
craig can only get better so dont be so quick to sneer,and it was a bit cheap of you to throw in crap about been beat by 2wd's.
but i will pass on your thoughts and comments.

Im sure jaf will have something to say next time we're out for a pint aswell ha, jealousy, terrible thing ey!

Fact of the matter is Mikkelsen had 3? years in a proper wrc car so in effect he's come down a level in order to be able to win. I'd be happy to stick my neck on the line and bet that Breen & Jaf will be the Pirelli Star Driver winners next year.

[N.O.T]

A very fitting end of the rally and the WRC era..The best driver the sport has ever seen driving the best car the sport has ever seen....

out with the old and in with the new from 2011 ....

[Daniel]

A very fitting end of the rally and the WRC era..The best driver the sport has ever seen driving the best car the sport has ever seen....

out with the old and in with the new from 2011 ....
:up: amen to that NxOxT ;)

[tmx]

I am massively disappointed, back to sleep.

[Juha_Koo]

Awesome! JML took the championship silver medal, what a nice reward for him and Miikka after all that hard work to gain more consistency. :up:

Next year it's going to be gold medal... :s mokin:

[Daniel]

Awesome! JML took the championship silver medal, what a nice reward for him and Miikka after all that hard work to gain more consistency. :up:

Next year it's going to be gold medal... :s mokin:
Please don't drink and post. No way will Latvala win next year.

[ste898]

A very fitting end of the rally and the WRC era..The best driver the sport has ever seen driving the best car the sport has ever seen....

out with the old and in with the new from 2011 ....


NO NO NO NO.........

The best driver driving a car to splits with so many driver aids..

[Karukera]

Congratulations to Loeb and Citroën 1-2, winning on Ford's lands is something :beer: .

Outstanding acheivement by P.Solberg taking a third position in the standings. Big congrats to him and his team. Wish him the best car for next year.

This is the end of an era and the dawn of a new beginning with serious challengers : Latvala, Solberg, Ogier, Sordo, hope Hirvonen joins in again, plus a bunch'o promissing youngsters.

New cars, newcomers... Welcome WRC 2011 !

[Daniel]

NO NO NO NO.........

The best driver driving a car to splits with so many driver aids..
Come on Ste. It's not Loeb's decision for the cars to be how they are. You drive what you're given.

[bluuford]

I think that it will be a walkover for Hanninen in 2011 unless the quality of the field improves. Really, it will probably be a bit of a step down for Juho but it will be good for him to refresh his memory of the WRC events before a possible Skoda/VW WRC drive in 2012.

Do not worry! There will be really tough competition in SWRC in 2011 ;-)

Just noticed that currently there is only one top driver who has never finished rally GB (once thanks to the superally).

[J.Lindstroem]

Do not worry! There will be really tough competition in SWRC in 2011 ;-)

Just noticed that currently there is only one top driver who has never finished rally GB (once thanks to the superally).

Who is that? Ogier?

[bluuford]

Who is that? Ogier?

Yep, Ogier has taken part in GB three times and he has went off three times. Once (2008) he was able to rejoin thanks to the superally.

[Jafry]

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2010/810/810_wales_rally_04ff314b03.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2010/810/810_wales_rally_607d61c664.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2010/810/810_wales_rally_3626455860.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2010/810/810_wales_rally_0c7f013b22.jpg

More photos from 3rd leg and podium HERE (http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=810&fseason=2010) ;)

[Rallyper]

Swedes at silvermedal in both SWRC and PWRC! That´s good.

Hope they will benefit from that!! :)

[J.Lindstroem]

Swedes at silvermedal in both SWRC and PWRC! That´s good.

Hope they will benefit from that!! :)

Could have been gold in PWRC though... Even if silver medal is really good i can't stop thinking of what could have been if he had'nt retired in Finland...

[Rallyper]

Could have been gold in PWRC though... Even if silver medal is really good i can't stop thinking of what could have been if he had'nt retired in Finland...

Yeah, and it wasn´t drivers error back then. The car let him down on Surkee 1. Could hear it myself that engine didn´t go well and after about 2-3 k from start he stopped. Pity!

[JRodrigues]

Could have been gold in PWRC though... Even if silver medal is really good i can't stop thinking of what could have been if he had'nt retired in Finland...

But let's not talk about the 25 points he got when he received a wild-card entry in sweden... ooopps, I just did :D

[Honza H.]

A few statistics:
Final standings of SWRC Teams:
1.Red Bull Rally Team 126 (Škoda)
2.Nupel Global 125
3.Czech Ford National Team 120

Škoda won 5 out of 10 SWRC races (2x Sandell, 1x Hanninen, 1x P.G. Andersson, 1x Mikkelsen)

Without any doubt, another great result in the best motorsport season in Škoda´s history!

[Rallyper]

But let's not talk about the 25 points he got when he received a wild-card entry in sweden... ooopps, I just did :D

That´s just according to the present rules for 2010. Nothing more or less.

[JRodrigues]

That´s just according to the present rules for 2010. Nothing more or less.

Which is totally unfair to other drivers..

[zajic]

Some photos from last leg here:
http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=811&startpos=0&fseason=&fcat=&fauthor=&ftxt=

[Barreis]

Great photos..

[Rallyper]

Which is totally unfair to other drivers..

So you just discovered that right today? ;)

[J.Lindstroem]

But let's not talk about the 25 points he got when he received a wild-card entry in sweden... ooopps, I just did :D

Actually i did'nt even know that. So Flodin has been driving for points in one more round than Araujo? Is so i suppose that there is nothing to blame it on! =)

[N.O.T]

the lack of norwegian comments after the end of the rally is disturbing...are you guys ok up there ??

[Halvis]

the lack of norwegian comments after the end of the rally is disturbing...are you guys ok up there ??

I'm alive and kicking ;)

A great rally, with an intense battle between Seb and Petter for 2 days. A bit of a anti-climax today seen with norwegian eyes, but again a very, very good result from Petter. A truly fantastic 3rd overall for a private team with perhaps 1/10th of the resources that Citroen factory drivers has. I vividly remember all the forumers calling Petter a has-been, too old, have lost it etc.

And with Mikkelsen wiping the floor with all the rest in Swrc, it was a pretty good weekend for us.

I also might end up on the podium in Pickems, then it will be even better :)

[pettersolberg29]

Had a great rally weekend - weather on Saturday was amazing for a November in Wales. Went to Halfway and Crychan on Saturday and Resolfen on Sunday. Very good atmosphere around the stages and service park. Petter and Loeb were noticeably quicker throughout - there was an audible gasp when they came past the huts at Dixies! Very good weekend topped off by a 2nd place for Petter and a win for Andreas.
Here are some lame attempts at photos from my new camera - unfortunately not set-up for motorsport photography!

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn158/pettersolberg29/HenningCrychan.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn158/pettersolberg29/Metro.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn158/pettersolberg29/SolbergCrychan.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn158/pettersolberg29/KimiCrychan.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn158/pettersolberg29/MikkelsenDixies.jpg

[RICARDO75]

WRC
1. S. Loeb - 112
2. P. Solberg - 71
3. J.M. Latvala - 69
4. S. Ogier - 68
5. D. Sordo - 63
6. M. Hirvonen - 51

[sollitt]

Could have been gold in PWRC though... Even if silver medal is really good i can't stop thinking of what could have been if he had'nt retired in Finland...

Could've been bronze if Paddon's car hadn't let him down so often. Got a lot to answer for that word ... if !

[JRodrigues]

Actually i did'nt even know that. So Flodin has been driving for points in one more round than Araujo? Is so i suppose that there is nothing to blame it on! =)

No.. He scored in the same number of events, but he only confirmed his PWRC entry after Sweden, and choosing Sweden as a nominated points event, where he won!!

[J.Lindstroem]

Could've been bronze if Paddon's car hadn't let him down so often. Got a lot to answer for that word ... if !

Yeah and as a swede i find it hard do not think about that if. :) But to be fair of course Araujo is the well deserved winner, im not saying anything else!

[Iskald]

the lack of norwegian comments after the end of the rally is disturbing...are you guys ok up there ??


I was actually working yesterday, commentating on both Formula 1 and WRC TV-programmes and I really enjoyed both. Two Sebs winning in style, a very decent and deserved result from Petter Solberg and an extremely impressive performance by Andreas Mikkelsen.

[Roy]

Has anybody some high res. pics of car #70? Ford Fiesta S2000, driver Giuseppe Dettori

And was is the reg. plate of Ford Focus of Peter Stephenson, car #66. Was it A4 BLE?

Thnx in advance.

[N.O.T]

IMO its more disturbing with guys having the time to sit 24/7 posting on a forum...(Soon 12 000 posts now, N.O.T, but you`re a small fish compared to Daniel ;-))

I was actually working yesterday, commentating on both Formula 1 and WRC TV-programmes and I really enjoyed both. Two Sebs winning in style, a very decent and deserved result from Petter Solberg and an extremely impressive performance by Andreas Mikkelsen.

math problem by bitter firend...

365x10=3650 days in 10 years...

12000/3650 = 3.28 posts per day...

i do understand that a guy of your intelligence level may take up to 24 hours for 3 posts in a forum but we are not all the same....

[DonJippo]

math problem by bitter firend...

Very mature behaviour from you, personal insults just really shows your class. One really sad case you are... :down:

[AndyRAC]

Having finally recovered from 3 days in the Welsh wilderness, a few thoughts. Really enjoyed the event, the top boys are on another level, both WRC/S2000 - noticeably quicker than the others, the commitment is awesome. If anybody has never been to a WRC event, then go, it will blow you away. You can keep your F1........Also got a flying display on Friday in Hafren from the RAF on training exercises.....
Wasn't easy keeping track of who was leading, 87.7RallyFM was quite good, but it was a bit hit and miss, they really need to sort the transmitter out.
And that leads me to my final point - media coverage!!! Where was it? Virtually nothing in the papers, nothing on national radio. This is our round of the WRC. Is everybody in the sport doing enough to promote it? Pay, invite, whatever, members of the press to come to the event - they won't turn up on their own back. Where are the future fans of the sport coming from if there is no coverage?
It's sad, and it's happened so quickly - it's not just the lack of a top-line British driver - there's a whole host of reasons. However, I expect to hear it was a roaring success, maybe in £££££, but was it really?

[Mv Toy]

Could've been bronze if Paddon's car hadn't let him down so often. Got a lot to answer for that word ... if !

The fastest driver "IF" we look to stagewins is
1. Flodin 57
2. Araujo 34
3. Paddon 30
4. Arai 23
5. Tänak 9
Ketomäki 9
7. Gröndal 7
8. Salo 5

[Mintexmemory]

well for a guy in his second SWRC round only his third year of rallying his progress has been very decent,he's had the measue of the new S2K champ pons this weekend.
craig can only get better so dont be so quick to sneer,and it was a bit cheap of you to throw in crap about been beat by 2wd's.
but i will pass on your thoughts and comments.

Calm it P, armchair statisticians will always miss the prima facie evidence. I saw him last year in Catalonia wringing the neck of the Fiesta R2 and thought he'd be one to watch. At his age to be winning Nationals is credit worthy, to finish 12th on a WRC given his lack of forest miles is brilliant. If people are going to sneer at family assistance they should look at Mikkelsen who, I understand, has exhausted his pot of gold but has delivered just in time. Andreas is 2-3 years further down the road than Craig so the time to judge will be 2011 at the end of the J-WRC. I got blasted by the Arctic contingent on here when I said CB would be competition for Ketomaa - well 2nd behind Mikkkelson says it all in my book. You don't get to be a champ by going balls-out without understanding the strategy required for a series. In head to head events Pons has as good a record as Ketomaa, maybe the Finn should have realised he needed to be competing with Pons on all 7 nominated events. Pons 7 scores out of 7 events, Ketomaa 5 scores out of 7 events = Pons fast enough, Ketomaa too fast. Congrats Xevi, you're in the records now.
In addition to CB, Ott Tanak will be a contender in whatever class he gets into. Karl Kruda looks to be improving too. Estonia - the new Finland?

[Daniel]

IMO its more disturbing with guys having the time to sit 24/7 posting on a forum...(Soon 12 000 posts now, N.O.T, but you`re a small fish compared to Daniel ;-))

Nice to see that although you don't have time to post 24/7 you still have time to post personal insults :up:

[Daniel]

Very mature behaviour from you, personal insults just really shows your class. One really sad case you are... :down:

Did Iskald's post really warrant a mature post? Personal insults towards NOT and myself were his doing.... not NOT's....

[Pinto]

Mintexmemory

i reacted in the moment and well i fell i done dam all wrong ok maybe came on a tad strong but ive see how hard the lad is trying and its great the progression hes making also the fact that an irish man been so sucessful in the WRC is great,but i got annoyed by some one making unfounded remarks and as it looks they know damm all about craig or his achievements.

it starts to annoy me at time's that people here are not been sincere there either trying to stir people up or just been plain nasty.is the day gone where we can have an honest debate on things without scarism and nasty stuff intervening,

[pino]

Please let's quit personal comments/insults thank you !

[Finni2]

Pitty for Ketoomaa, but, as said before, he never managed to equal Mikkelsens's times yesterday and friday

Ketomaa actually took 20 seconds away from Mikkelsen's lead before his off. (and during saturday he was faster than Mikkelsen). After Ketomaa got his things together he was blindingly fast as he usually is. Mikkelsen said that his pace was crazy as he was defending against Ketomaa.

Mikkelsen is very good driver with lots of experience from British conditions and after rally Scotland he seemingly started got his acts together with Skoda and those conditions while Ketomaa was bit rusty in early race.
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It would have been nice if Petter had win Wales or Japan (especially Japan was unfortunate as he lost probable win due to technical issue). However it was extremely nice to see Petter driving same pace with Loeb and Ogier in last three events. Can someone copy comments from last rally of Great Britain where NOT is insulting Petter as being helplessly too slow for new stars like Hirvonen and Sordo? ;-)

[Daniel]

Thanks for your post Pino

[RS]

the lack of norwegian comments after the end of the rally is disturbing...are you guys ok up there ??

Maybe they are too modest. On the other hand one or two Finns normally go to ground after a good weekend for Norwegian drivers ;)

[Halvis]

Maybe they are too modest. On the other hand one or two Finns normally go to ground after a good weekend for Norwegian drivers ;)

Very true. It's been pretty quiet about Petters performance since he got proper equipment - also from some of the Finns ;)

[jolle1982]

http://www.s298227569.online.de/images/samgallery/full/wales_01_1289841126.jpg[/img]

http://www.s298227569.online.de/images/samgallery/full/wales_58_1289841135.jpg

http://www.s298227569.online.de/images/samgallery/full/wales_61_1289841135.jpg

<<< Fotos Wales >>> (http://www.s298227569.online.de/index.php?option=com_samgallery&catid=62%3Awales-rally-gb&limitstart=60)

[Barreis]

Great photos..

[Juha_Koo]

I see, Ford's #1 testing car, the legendary EU07 SUX got to real action in the last 2.0 litre WRC rally in the hands of Ken Block. Before this, it had only completed one WRC rally, 2010 Rally Portugal with Block.

[urabus-denoS2000]

I admire your passion for the Focus :)

[306 Cosworth]

My highlights video from Friday/Saturday

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYIWF8lFTD8&hd=1

[Mirek]

Is it possible to see national results somewhere?

[dimviii]

Is it possible to see national results somewhere?
Ηere Mirek :)
http://www.walesrallygb.com/documents/Final_Classification(1).pdf

[Mirek]

Thanks

[Hartusvuori]

I see, Ford's #1 testing car, the legendary EU07 SUX got to real action in the last 2.0 litre WRC rally in the hands of Ken Block. Before this, it had only completed one WRC rally, 2010 Rally Portugal with Block.

And that was - of course - because Block smashed his car prior to the event. M-Sport had to prepare also Henning's car from what was left of it after Turan's Catalunya accident. Well, they've got used to hammering, just to mention that JML's GB car was the same he used to win in Finland and the very same he rolled down the mountain in Portugal 2009.

[MartijnS]

We got back from Wales yesterday, great event. Found some good spots by walking into the stages instead of staying at the spectator areas. You've got to do something to compensate the lack of a press accreditation ;)

My photos are online!

http://www.rallymedia.nl/images/2010/walesrallygb/Latvala%204.jpg

http://www.rallymedia.nl/images/2010/walesrallygb/Sordo%206.jpg

http://www.rallymedia.nl/images/2010/walesrallygb/Sandell%202.jpg

http://www.rallymedia.nl/images/2010/walesrallygb/Stephenson%201.jpg

More can be found @ http://www.rallymedia.nl !
Video of Joost will be online soon.

[Barreis]

Great photos..

[cut the b.s.]

MartijnS, as I scrolled down I thought your pic of Sordo was the best I had seen yet from this event, then you topped it with the one of Sandell, great work, and thanks for sharing them

[Allyc85]

Has anybody some high res. pics of car #70? Ford Fiesta S2000, driver Giuseppe Dettori

And was is the reg. plate of Ford Focus of Peter Stephenson, car #66. Was it A4 BLE?

Thnx in advance.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5179165313_d5b97189cf.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5179165313/)
Fiesta S2000 Leaves Remote Service Rally GB 2010 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5179165313/) by Allyc85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

:)

[Allyc85]

MartijnS, as I scrolled down I thought your pic of Sordo was the best I had seen yet from this event, then you topped it with the one of Sandell, great work, and thanks for sharing them

Agreed! top, top camera work!

[Mirek]

This one is also great:

http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2010/wrc/gb/gr_a_161_loeb_10.jpg

Full gallery here: http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/fotogalery.php?events=940&fotograf=100&all=1

[Pinto]

We got back from Wales yesterday, great event. Found some good spots by walking into the stages instead of staying at the spectator areas. You've got to do something to compensate the lack of a press accreditation ;)

My photos are online!

http://www.rallymedia.nl/images/2010/walesrallygb/Latvala%204.jpg

http://www.rallymedia.nl/images/2010/walesrallygb/Sordo%206.jpg

http://www.rallymedia.nl/images/2010/walesrallygb/Sandell%202.jpg

http://www.rallymedia.nl/images/2010/walesrallygb/Stephenson%201.jpg

More can be found @ http://www.rallymedia.nl !
Video of Joost will be online soon.

Nice photos looking forward to Joost's Video he allways produces top quality videos

[Barreis]

All around great photos..

[Andre Oliveira]

Congratulations to Armindo Araújo and Miguel Ramalho for they second consecutive PWRC championship with poor budget. This gays deserves more...

[Neil J]

Congratulations to Armindo Araújo and Miguel Ramalho for they second consecutive PWRC championship with poor budget. This gays deserves more...

You mean `guy` ? ;)

[JoostSchouten]

Haha :D

As Pinto already mentioned you could expect a video of me, and it is online! What a great rally it was.

http://i52.tinypic.com/ruursl.png (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc6kVtzk1r8&hd=1)

Watch it in HD at Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc6kVtzk1r8&hd=1
Or download it at http://www.Rallymedia.nl (http://www.Rallymedia.n)

[jonas_mcrae]

My highlights video from Friday/Saturday

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYIWF8lFTD8&hd=1

great video! Ogier looks fast as hell in minute 1.01!!!

This rally is the end of an era, it was a great event with a great fight, nice to end like that.

Also, personally I would like to thank and congratulate Mads Ostberg and Adapta for competing and finishing the rally with an Impreza WRC. Subaru was a big part of the wrc car era, and running in wales was a great way to say goodbye. FT56 SRT will go in the books as the last Subaru Impreza WRC to compete in a WRC event, thanks for the memories.

[Karukera]

This one is also great

Good action photo. :up:

Just noticed the "Thank you C4 WRC" near the air intake.
Anything similar on the Focus ?

[bassist]

Haha :D

As Pinto already mentioned you could expect a video of me, and it is online! What a great rally it was.

http://i52.tinypic.com/ruursl.png (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc6kVtzk1r8&hd=1)


Watch it in HD at Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc6kVtzk1r8&hd=1
Or download it at http://www.Rallymedia.nl (http://www.Rallymedia.n)
Fantastic footage, puts the WRC coverage to shame!

[bassist]

BIG HOWIES RALIO INTERVIEW WITH PETTER AFTER THE EVENT?

Any thoughts on Petters Comments to Big Howie at the finish of Margham 2 ? Was he intimating that he hd been `instructed` not to push on the last day, ensuring a new DS3 next year??? Or am I just a sad old Rallying synic?

[AlfaWRC]

anyone updated or new infos regarding possible programs in 2011 for:
- Ketomaa
- Novikov
- Gardemeister
- Rantanen
- Atkinson
- etc.

[STD]

Has anybody some high res. pics of car #70? Ford Fiesta S2000, driver Giuseppe Dettori

And was is the reg. plate of Ford Focus of Peter Stephenson, car #66. Was it A4 BLE?

Thnx in advance.


this any good for you? send me your email for fullsize.

[STD]

You might be a sad old Rallying synic, but you are not alone, hehe.
Also thought it was a bit strange what and how Petter answered! But what would be the point? If Petter had won, citroen would've had top 2 drivers in championship. Also if Petter isnt allowed to win now, he will never be allowed to win...

[bretddog]

BIG HOWIES RALIO INTERVIEW WITH PETTER AFTER THE EVENT?

Any thoughts on Petters Comments to Big Howie at the finish of Margham 2 ? Was he intimating that he hd been `instructed` not to push on the last day, ensuring a new DS3 next year??? Or am I just a sad old Rallying synic?
"..everyone wanted a Solberg victory - even, as it turned out, Loeb’s Citroen boss Olivier Quesnel"
http://wrc.com/news/features/the-wrccom-review-wales-rally-gb/?fid=13948

[bassist]

"..everyone wanted a Solberg victory - even, as it turned out, Loeb’s Citroen boss Olivier Quesnel"
http://wrc.com/news/features/the-wrccom-review-wales-rally-gb/?fid=13948

Was Quensel atually quoted as saying that, or was it just reported that way? Still doesnt answer the question why Petter said what he said???? Not trying to float conspiricy theories around. Just thought it was an interesting comment, which possibly he needn`t have said.

[Halvis]

BIG HOWIES RALIO INTERVIEW WITH PETTER AFTER THE EVENT?

Any thoughts on Petters Comments to Big Howie at the finish of Margham 2 ? Was he intimating that he hd been `instructed` not to push on the last day, ensuring a new DS3 next year??? Or am I just a sad old Rallying synic?

I haven't heard the interview, anyone that can give a quick essence? Would be interesting to hear.

[STD]

Q: some people say you backed off to secure a ds3 for next year.
PS: I backed off all day.

but just before he was saying that he was pushing very hard and how glad he is to be 3rd overall in championship.

on s4c co uk check last day report at 20:50, probably only for uk users.

and also I now remember PS being a little puzzled where he lost 2.8s to Loeb in Margam Park 1. See comments after stage finish on onboard footage. So he was pushing.
Having 2nd thoughts on this, I think he was just fed up with conspiracy theories and being asked whether he is allowed to win etc...

[Pinto]

Joost once again you havent let us down top class stuff ar better than anything ive seen on the wrc coverage.or any where for that matter




Haha :D

As Pinto already mentioned you could expect a video of me, and it is online! What a great rally it was.

http://i52.tinypic.com/ruursl.png (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc6kVtzk1r8&hd=1)

Watch it in HD at Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc6kVtzk1r8&hd=1
Or download it at http://www.Rallymedia.nl (http://www.Rallymedia.n)

[bretddog]

Was Quensel atually quoted as saying that, or was it just reported that way? Still doesnt answer the question why Petter said what he said???? Not trying to float conspiricy theories around. Just thought it was an interesting comment, which possibly he needn`t have said.

I haven't seen or heard the actual quote by Quesnel, but I don't find it too surprising. It would create a massive PR exposure compared to Loeb taking his xxx win, both for Citroen and WRC in general.

On Petter's interview after Margam; not sure which comment you find strange, but to me they make perfect sense. Since nothing contracted for 2011 he couldn't afford, in respect to sponsors, to go off and lose the 3rd place championship. I think there were some "team" orders in the early season, before the championships were settled, but after that I'm quite sure he 's been free to do what he want.

[fastboy]

After going to Rally G.B all these years , i can't quite believe how good the weather was.Great rally as usual just a shame Petter could'nt quite manage it,all though i think Latvala would of won with out the puncture,Loeb is just CLASS!!
Any way here is my video of the rally http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4uNLiDwI7w

[OldF]

It’s an enjoyment to watch these videos without a disturbing voice from a commentator. The videos are enjoyment for both eyes and ears.

[Gard]

Q: some people say you backed off to secure a ds3 for next year.
PS: I backed off all day.

but just before he was saying that he was pushing very hard and how glad he is to be 3rd overall in championship.

on s4c co uk check last day report at 20:50, probably only for uk users.

and also I now remember PS being a little puzzled where he lost 2.8s to Loeb in Margam Park 1. See comments after stage finish on onboard footage. So he was pushing.
Having 2nd thoughts on this, I think he was just fed up with conspiracy theories and being asked whether he is allowed to win etc...

Not sure, it may be only a bit of dissapointment, not being able beat Loeb

[Allyc85]

A few pics from me..

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1398/5182596984_6ca3b190de.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5182596984/)
Ken Block Resolfen Rally GB 2010 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5182596984/) by Allyc85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1346/5182312264_9b0395e15b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5182312264/)
Matthew Wilson Four Ways Crychan Rally GB 2010 4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5182312264/) by Allyc85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1292/5182555676_280323ef98.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5182555676/)
Armindo Araujo Halfway Rally GB 2010 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5182555676/) by Allyc85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1359/5181660299_500c6210de.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5181660299/)
Sebastian Loeb Four Ways Crychan Rally GB 2010 4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5181660299/) by Allyc85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

Not sure if this really works at all but I kind of like it...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1412/5182639634_c4a8bed03a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5182639634/)
Ketomaa Halfway 2 Rally GB 2010 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5182639634/) by Allyc85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/allyc85/), on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/allyc85/5182754988/

[Barreis]

Nice photos..

[RJM]

Great photos, I really enjoyed the event, the weather on the last two days was great! Really wanted petter to win but loeb was on full attack and drove amazing, Im really impressed with ogier aswell the citroens do look and sound a lot faster.

[Roy]

this any good for you? send me your email for fullsize.

you've a PM ;)

[MikeD]

Great pictures from alot of you. Can anybody help me with a picture of car 66 Peter Stephenson in a Ford Focus WRC?

Thanks in advance

[GigiGalliNo1]

Loeb's spin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44tUE65yEzE&feature=player_embedded

[bluuford]

We have new Panizzi!!!!!

[Gallese Neil]

Cardiff University are carrying out research into the economic benefits of the Wales Rally GB, so if you attended this year's event (and didn't get collared by a surveyor) and would like to contribute, there's a short anonymous questionnaire on-line at:
https://www.surveys.cardiff.ac.uk/rally

[NRI]

Hi guys !

I am looking for pics of the car N° 75 please...
I was the codriver in the fiesta R2 of the frenchman Perrin. If some of you have some, thank you to send it to : [email:hw18ch0c]houssin.gaetan@yahoo.fr[/email:hw18ch0c]
Thank you very much .