WRC Wales Rally GB

[A FONDO]

here you can follow the starting order selections. you have to refresh the page manually
Ordre de départs Etape 1 (Grande-Bretagne 2012) (http://www.rallye-sport.fr/ordre-de-departs-etape-1-grande-bretagne-2012/)

[dimviii]

Anyone care to share whose car it is? I'm curious

Al Rajhis

[Hartusvuori]

Anyone care to share whose car it is? I'm curious

But the recce car picture is photoshopped. I got it wrong first too. Anyway, no shortage of money :-)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

While the weather looks very variable this weekend, Loeb chose security and will be the third driver to start Friday morning.
Petter Solberg has decided to follow the choice of the Frenchman and leave in 4th position.

Order departures Stage 1

1 - Neuville (DS3 WRC)
2 - Hirvonen (DS3 WRC)
3 - Loeb (DS3 WRC)
4 - P.Solberg (Fiesta WRC)
5 - Latvala (Fiesta WRC)
6 - Ostberg (Fiesta WRC)

[dimviii]

nice video


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijtau2ZHXjk&feature=player_embedded

[dimviii]

1 – Neuville (DS3 WRC)[/*:m:19jwl7nd]
2 – Hirvonen (DS3 WRC)[/*:m:19jwl7nd]
3 – Loeb (DS3 WRC)[/*:m:19jwl7nd]
4 – P.Solberg (Fiesta WRC)[/*:m:19jwl7nd]
5 – Latvala (Fiesta WRC)[/*:m:19jwl7nd]
6 – Ostberg (Fiesta WRC)[/*:m:19jwl7nd]
7- Al-Attiyah (DS3 WRC)[/*:m:19jwl7nd]
8 – Tänak (Fiesta WRC)[/*:m:19jwl7nd]
9 – Wilson (Fiesta WRC)[/*:m:19jwl7nd]
14 – Novikov (Fiesta WRC)[/*:m:19jwl7nd]

[dimviii]

Ford preview

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ougB9ayzvQ&feature=player_embedded

[COD]

1 – Neuville (DS3 WRC)[/*:m:2zxlwdpo]
2 – Hirvonen (DS3 WRC)[/*:m:2zxlwdpo]
3 – Loeb (DS3 WRC)[/*:m:2zxlwdpo]
4 – P.Solberg (Fiesta WRC)[/*:m:2zxlwdpo]
5 – Latvala (Fiesta WRC)[/*:m:2zxlwdpo]
6 – Ostberg (Fiesta WRC)[/*:m:2zxlwdpo]
7- Al-Attiyah (DS3 WRC)[/*:m:2zxlwdpo]
8 – Tänak (Fiesta WRC)[/*:m:2zxlwdpo]
9 – Wilson (Fiesta WRC)[/*:m:2zxlwdpo]
14 – Novikov (Fiesta WRC)[/*:m:2zxlwdpo]

Interesting. Citroen expects rain, but sacrifises Neuville if it's dry?

[A FONDO]

who else to sacrify, loeb?

[jbmarcus21]

Rally start tomorrow at 8.13hrs local times by SS1 Dyfnant [20.48kms] - Full Start List Day1 [Neuville, Hirvo, Loeb, PSolberg, JML, Ostberg...] & Timetable => Programme du Rallye Wrc de Grande-Bretagne 2012 (http://bit.ly/JrAycg)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

For viewers in the UK without Sky Sports and MotorsTV coverage of Rally GB, you can watch daily highlights on Wales' own TV channel, S4C.

S4C can be viewed outside Wales on


Freesat - 120 [/*:m:36ksh138]
Sky – 134 [/*:m:36ksh138]

Also see :
Wales Rally GB on S4C - Programme News - TV Wales - Leisure - Daily Post North Wales (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/leisure/tv-wales/programme-news/2012/09/08/wales-rally-gb-on-s4c-55578-31789137/)

Ralio+ :: Home (http://www.ralio.co.uk/default.aspx?locale=en)http://www.s4c.co.uk/clic/c_level2.shtml?series_id=506052044Loeb chooses to start 3rd

Having been fastest in qualifying Sebastien Loeb, the eight times FIA World Rally Champion, was rewarded with first choice among the top 14 seeds. The record breaking Frenchman opting for third spot in his quest to add a fourth victory in Wales.

"There might be a little bit of rain but not so much," he explained. "When it's raining it's a lot better to be in front. If it's drier then it's not good to be first so we have chosen third. We don't always have the perfect weather information but I don't think it will be cleaning so much."

Ford star Petter Solberg was next to make his selection with the Norwegian picking to follow in the champion's wheel-tracks in fourth position. "For sure I was covering what Sebastien was doing," admitted Petter. "I was thinking he would take number two and I would be number three but when he went three I thought maybe I would go one or two back. I want to beat him, he will be the fastest and that's why I chose number four so I am right behind him."

Solberg's team-mate Jari-Matti Latvala won Wales Rally GB in 2011 - he will start from fifth position while Matthew Wilson, Britain's main hope for home success, lines up in ninth spot.

The action kicks off early on Friday morning at 8:13am with a 12.5-mile blast through Dyfnant forest. Only then will the drivers find out if they made the correct decision.

http://www.s4c.co.uk/clic/c_level2.shtml?series_id=506052044

[Back-N-Black]

big moment for Tanak....


My second favorite Estonian.

[Red bull]

any photo of jan habig's fiesta?

[Brynmor Pierce]

http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/7408/rallygb2012146.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/542/rallygb2012146.jpg/)

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[eestlane]

My second favorite Estonian.
Who is nr 1?

[Red bull]

@Brynmor Pierce (http://www.motorsportforums.com/members/brynmor-pierce-71280/) thank you so much.

[Brynmor Pierce]

No problems...ceremonial start was a cracker this evening...stunning display of historic cars and a huge crowd...must have been 3-4000 !! Anyone wants to see my pictures i'm on facebook so please feel free to freind request me....off to Dyfnant at 3am!!

[Kielder]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xevXvuwqM0&feature=g-u-u

[Herbie Starkey]

Big rally for Petter i feel...needs a strong result pushing for a win!

[mousti]

Who is nr 1?

Markko probably..

[User]

Uhm.. Yazeed Al-Rajhi


Al Rajhis

Thanks


But the recce car picture is photoshopped. I got it wrong first too. Anyway, no shortage of money :-)

It looks prettty awesome! Someone should show it to Al-Rajhi :D

[andyone]

is there a problem with World rally Radio?

[pino]

is there a problem with World rally Radio?

Works fine so far :)

[Gard]

is there a problem with World rally Radio?

Quiet, both on MAC and PC

[Gard]

Quiet, both on MAC and PC

WRR started working now

[Koppomsbo]

The link on WRC.com for the radio doesnt work for me, any other place to listen?

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

Rally on. Neuville is loosing a lot at first car.

[HarriK]

Good Morning Gentlemans! (and maybe some ladies) . Time to beat Mr Loeb! ;)

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

Oh yeah! Max ATTACK by FORDS! GO GO!!

[Bigdiggerman]

How do you listen to wrr on iPad?

[andyone]

Tune in radio

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

[uranium]

How do you listen to wrr on iPad?

Choose either flash haters ;) or WRR :p

[spiderem]

problem for Nasser? or just slow pace?

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

It´s nordic top3 after SS1. Petter, Mads and Jari-Matti.

[Viking]

Ford 1-2-3 on the first stage :up:

[uranium]

What's wrong with Vsledky Rallye: Mistrovstv svta (http://www.vysledky-rally.cz/)
Why it is not updated?

[GigiGalliNo1]

USE PUFFIN BROWSER on iPhone or iPad. Download it in the app store and visit World Rally Championship - Fanzone - WRC Live (http://www.wrc.com/fanzone/wrc-live/) and listen to pop out radio!

Make sure you turn OFF screen LOCK so your screen doesn't go black otherwise your connection will be lost.

[noel157]

What's wrong with Vsledky Rallye: Mistrovstv svta (http://www.vysledky-rally.cz/)
Why it is not updated?

Was just going to ask that, Výsledky not showing any times. Loose wire somewhere?

[Bigdiggerman]

Pretty close splits between top s2000's

[Leon]

from wrc.com [Ostberg declares that he will be flat-out in Wales."It's a good stage time," he said. "I'm pushing hard. For this event we will push on all stages].

lets see how far he will get. hope he doesnt crash and make a good result

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

Al Rajhi´s time is very good. Nice start.

[Mirek]

Al Rajhi´s time is very good. Nice start.

His time is one minute wrong. See splits.

[paddocknews]

Is there any other cloud browsers similair to puffin browser?

[Bigdiggerman]

Al Rajhi´s time is very good. Nice start.
Miss-time

[dupanton]

Al Rajhi´s time is very good. Nice start.

And very wrong ;)

[Mirek]

Was just going to ask that, Výsledky not showing any times. Loose wire somewhere?

I have no idea. We had a connection breakdown in my office too. I will try to ask.

[Mirek]

Prokop lost 6th gear. There is no full service during the day so he is pretty much f*cked now. Hopefully the gearbox stays in one piece till the end of day...

[René]

Good morning all ;)

vysledky-rally is back !

[Bigdiggerman]

Prokop lost 6th gear. There is no full service during the day so he is pretty much f*cked now. Hopefully the gearbox stays in one piece till the end of day...
Bugger

[noel157]

Good morning all ;)

vysledky-rally is back !

All sorted. We need Vysledky!!

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

Quite bad time from AL :D

[Hartusvuori]

Prokop lost 6th gear. There is no full service during the day so he is pretty much f*cked now. Hopefully the gearbox stays in one piece till the end of day...

Three is enough! :D

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

Three is enough! :D

Yes. Rest is depending at driver. :cool:

[6789]

Nice start by Petter - long way to go but.. Good time by Paddon, really hope he does well this weekend

[René]

Three is enough! :D

4, 5, 6 ??? :s tareup:

[veegog]

Yep! Paddon is impressing and I have to say that Molly Taylor is making great time as well in her group of R3T cars.

PG is flying as usual !!!

[Mirek]

Yes. Rest is depending at driver. :cool:

With the whale engine having maximum power at half of it's maximum rpm yes. With 1.6T engines it's much bigger problem :(

[6789]

Yep! Paddon is impressing and I have to say that Molly Taylor is making great time as well in her group of R3T cars.

PG is flying as usual !!!

WRC live reported that PG had a close moment in SS1, so hopefully he keeps it together!

[skarderud]

nice splits from petter!

[leighton323]

Is World Rally Radio on? On TuneIn and irally on iPhone, it's just playing music?

[6789]

Is World Rally Radio on? On TuneIn and irally on iPhone, it's just playing music?

Pretty sure you have to listen on WRC.com

[Rallyper]

They should do all stages around Cardiff so we could hear WRR from the stage ends. No signal in countryside of Wales it reccons.... :p

[Coach 2]

WRC.com press radio, works well, at least for me.

[Gard]

4, 5, 6 ??? :s tareup:

He´s referring to Marcus message to Provera, when Pug used 4 sp gearbox. Marcus didn´t like the 4 sp gearbox. Marcus wanted 5 sp

[logic]

Go on mads!!!

[6789]

JML with a moment running wide into logs - sounds like he was very lucky. Petter controlling the pace

[Bigdiggerman]

Good to hear Petter not absolutely on the limit and still leading!

[René]

He´s referring to Marcus message to Provera, when Pug used 4 sp gearbox. Marcus didn´t like the 4 sp gearbox. Marcus wanted 5 sp

My post was ironic, but you're right, because I forgot this episode in the history of the rally which was very funny.

[Mirek]

Tänak has problems with power steering.

[6789]

Paddon stopped - fml

[GigiGalliNo1]

Dont yell at me guys for the song request September by Earth Wind and Fire! Hahah

[BleAivano]

looks like we will have a good fight between Petter and Loeb. :)

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

GO Jari-Matti....now full max attack!!

[6789]

Latvala like a boss

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

final split....JML is 3.2 faster than Loeb!

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW! Latvala beats everybody....

[6789]

Amazing time for JML! Bring on the fight!!!

[René]

GO Jari-Matti....now full max attack!!


Do you have ground to brush down there near the stages?

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

NEW leader from FINLAND!! Latvala show´s how to drive FAST!

[DonJippo]

NEW leader from FINLAND!! Latvala show´s how to drive FAST!

Calm down bro, long way to go before finish....

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

Yes yes. But I have to live these moments at full!

[dimviii]

NEW leader from FINLAND!! Latvala show´s how to drive FAST!
lololol

[veegog]

What's happening with Paddon ?

[Bl187 TME]

lololol

Agree...Be patient after service the short man will be in the lead....same **** different day

[Miika]

Loeb is just waiting for the sweet sweet sound of wheels/suspension snapping in the Fords, no need to go overboard today.

And so sick and tired of hearing the word 'confidence' in every other sentence in the radio. FFS.

[stefanvv]

NEW leader from FINLAND!! Latvala show´s how to drive FAST!

That's not big surprise, Loeb is cleaning some road for him...

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

Hmmm...poor Loeb. He is allways so slow when he is cleaning the road. Poor man. I hope he will manage that.

[dimviii]

Loeb is just waiting for the sweet sweet sound of wheels/suspension snapping in the Fords, no need to go overboard today.


maybe not waiting a lot...

“I had a moment in Hafren Sweet Lamb on a slippery right-hander and pushed the tyre off the rim. There was a massive vibration after that, I lost concentration and it took the time to get a feeling

[dimviii]

Hmmm...poor Loeb. He is allways so slow when he is cleaning the road. Poor man. I hope he will manage that.

+1 last year was very slow cleaning the road. Lucky guy!!!

[Bl187 TME]

Loeb deserves the title o Mr Cleaner...he has cleaned plenty of 1000ds kilometers in the past years but no fin driver managed to win him...

[veegog]

So now PG is missing as well ! Too bad :(

Wilson is slow again and I think will lose more and more during the event.

In class 5 the gap is less then 10 seconds for Arzeno ahead of Chardonnet and Taylor ! Nice battle

[kolvas]

So now PG is missing as well ! Too bad :(

Wilson is slow again and I think will lose more and more during the event.

In class 5 the gap is less then 10 seconds for Arzeno ahead of Chardonnet and Taylor ! Nice battle
PG suspension broke on ss2, he doesn't know why

[A FONDO]

I can tell why :laugh:

[stefanvv]

I can tell why :laugh:

care to share?

[andyone]

Fingers crossed. and dont you Guys Under Estimate Latvala.. last year loeb did everything he could do but well. the Finn was just Faster... i wish him a second win of the year. i hate to see the chart on wrc. loeb winning all rallies except two. huh.

[dimviii]

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/A2v0XSdCYAAcWLf.jpg:largehttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/A2v3gVSCIAAJN33.jpghttps://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/543420_404123059654645_433199396_n.jpg

[andyone]

care to share?
a wheel missing on his car. so must have hit somthing and ripped it off

[stefanvv]

a wheel missing on his car. so must have hit somthing and ripped it off

ok, thanks. Probably it all began there:

WRC live reported that PG had a close moment in SS1, so hopefully he keeps it together!

[Tom206wrc]

Nice to see young Molly not far away from Sébastien Chardonnet and Matthieu Arzeno :cool:

[stefanvv]

Loeb deserves the title o Mr Cleaner...he has cleaned plenty of 1000ds kilometers in the past years but no fin driver managed to win him...

He deserves it for sure, but 11 out of 13, come on that is too much...

[6789]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m05NYgx2aA&feature=youtu.be

[veegog]

Nice to see young Molly not far away from Sébastien Chardonnet and Matthieu Arzeno :cool:


She is really impressing ! Nice drive in Finland too :eek:

[6789]

Ford 5 softs, Novikov 6 softs, Citroen on 6 softs

[dimviii]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8298/7985217466_3a31be3113_b.jpghttp://farm9.staticflickr.com/8039/7985217732_89e9ecd717_b.jpg


Flickr: bestofrallylive's Photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bestofrallylive/)

[Evian]

ok, thanks. Probably it all began there:

PGs website:
Tvinas bryta efter målgång på sträckan
P-G och Emil tvingas dessvärre kasta in handduken efter målgång på andra sträckan:
- "Jag trodde vi fick en punktering inne på sträckan, men däcket var helt. Bilen understyrde så vansinigt". säger han

De tog sig i mål med sedan var det kört.
- "När vi tog en hårnål vänster, rasade både bärarmen och drivaxeln. Mycket frustrerande, speciellt när vi inte har slagit i något" rapporterar P-G mycket besviket.

Quick translate:
"In a hairpin left both wishbone and drive shaft snapped. Very frustrating, especially when we haven't hit something."

[6789]

Mikko feeling a little lost with his stage times so far..

[darkstar]

latvala flying again!

[Bl187 TME]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8298/7985217466_3a31be3113_b.jpghttp://farm9.staticflickr.com/8039/7985217732_89e9ecd717_b.jpg


Flickr: bestofrallylive's Photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bestofrallylive/)

A dont cut for Loeb

[Francis44]

Chris Atkinson performance here is painfull.

[6789]

Latvala in with another good time. Keep it together son, keep it together

[Evian]

PGs broken wishbone...
Photo on BlogPress - Blogging in real time with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad (http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/14/444.jpg)

[stefanvv]

Well now road cleaning doesn't count. Lets hope Latvalla keeps his rhythm without (big) moments

[Rallyper]

PGs broken wishbone...
Photo on BlogPress - Blogging in real time with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad (http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/14/444.jpg)

Too weak construction it seems....

[Zeropt]

Jari Matti is officially in the zone! :cool:

[6789]

Shame that Neuville had to sweep the road - would have been interesting to see his times.

Wilson is still slow lol - good to see him back but

[tolis]

Gooooooooooooo Jari-Matti!!!!!!!!!

http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/270723_10151160830073641_1805414723_n.jpg

[Koppomsbo]

Is Atkos car filled with Rocket Fuel this time or it something wrong with the times?

[stefanvv]

Is Atkos car filled with Rocket Fuel this time or it something wrong with the times?

Definitely the second. It is virtually not possible to make a minute from a split.

EDIT: already fixed in wrc.com

[uranium]

World Rally Championship - Results - Rally GB (http://www.wrc.com/results/2012/wales-rally-gb/split-times/)



10.
12
C. ATKINSON (http://www.wrc.com/results/2012/wales-rally-gb/split-times/)
-0.5
3:33.0
+6.3
+9.4
12:18.1

[JAM]

Chris Atkinson performance here is painfull.

It's strange, because the guy was so better than Armindo but can't do better than Armindo with the Mini :D

Nice fighting in the lead, hope JML dont' do the usual mess in any stage. Hirvonen is out of the battle. Mads Ostberg is doing a great rally.

[stefanvv]

Shame that Neuville had to sweep the road - would have been interesting to see his times.

Not very impressive at second pass. It was much better in NZ.

[stefanvv]

I guess this is one of Citroen's not favorite Rallies. Loeb looks like an intruder in Ford 1-2-3 podium places.

[6789]

Not very impressive at second pass. It was much better in NZ.

His lines were really good in NZ from what I saw. Drives quite straight, unlike the other youngsters. Tanak esp

[Tom206wrc]

Kruuda ?? Paddon ??? :confused:

[kolvas]

Anyone else that has problem with rallyradio?

[Tom206wrc]

And once again(same as in Finland), Renaud Bronkart is mega slow in weak Toyota Yaris, but is still there...passion, passion(of rallying) :eek: :up:

[6789]

Kruuda ?? Paddon ??? :confused:
Paddon lost 12 mins with electrical problems. Also has gearbox issues when selecting 2nd. New team not going to well it seems

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

And once again(same as in Finland), Renaud Bronkart is mega slow in weak Toyota Yaris, but is still there...passion, passion(of rallying) :eek: :up:

Well he is doing what he likes and enjoying passion of rallying. We are here just talking bull**** and everyone is wannabe driver. Those guys are driving real rally in real world.

[Hartusvuori]

Well he is doing what he likes and enjoying passion of rallying. We are here just talking bull**** and everyone is wannabe driver. Those guys are driving real rally in real world.

Exactly. Rallying is not all about being the fastest.

[Mirek]

Paddon lost 12 mins with electrical problems. Also has gearbox issues when selecting 2nd. New team not going to well it seems

That's really strange because in the past they have never had mechanical-caused retirements (with Sandell, Gassner, Baumschlager himself etc.).

[Back-N-Black]

Who is nr 1?

Markko Märtin of course!

[sete]

That's really strange because in the past they have never had mechanical-caused retirements (with Sandell, Gassner, Baumschlager himself etc.).

and now its second time in a row for Paddon-engine failure in Finland

[dimviii]

Neuville and Mikko slower than 1st pass

[Mirek]

and now its second time in a row for Paddon-engine failure in Finland

Yes, I know.

[Rallyper]

Maybe Seb has some engine problems or what? Or is he so sure he can gain 10 secs on Myherin 2?

[6789]

Great stage from the Ford boys. Keep it up!

[stefanvv]

Tanak faster than Loeb at splits... :confused:

[dimviii]

Neuville and Mikko slower than 1st pass

Seb slower,Petter equal,Jari much faster from 1st pass.Well done!

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

What is happening? Are Ford´s and Citroen´s driving soft tyres?

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

What is happening? Are Ford´s and Citroen´s driving soft tyres? Something is now wrong..... :rolleyes:

[sete]

P.Solberg goes on a second place!!!

[sete]

Mirek:is he using a cheapest spare parts or something like that.-or is only bad luck?

[stefanvv]

AL-ATTIYAH N. / BRNACCHINI G. (st. č. 7) "It's like tarmac now, difficult to drive, but we enjoy it." :D

[Hartusvuori]

What is happening? Are Ford´s and Citroen´s driving soft tyres? Something is now wrong..... :rolleyes:

It's only Friday afternoon. Don't get too excited/desperate yet. I have all my fingers and toes crossed though :-)

[Zeropt]

Nice to see three Ford`s in the first three places on this stage. :up:

[Mirek]

Mirek:is he using a cheapest spare parts or something like that.-or is only bad luck?

I have no idea what is going on but sure BRR is far from being cheap. Fact is that engine problems have been very frequent with Fabias in last couple of weeks but I really don't know any details.

[rage82]

[quote="Rallyper"]Maybe Seb has some engine problems or what? Or is he so sure he can gain 10 secs on Myherin 2?[/QUO
I think that Seb is not pushing to the limit as he has a solid advantage in the championchip standings and it's very possible Peter and Jari- Matti to make some small mistakes in the following stages.

[sete]

I have no idea what is going on but sure BRR is far from being cheap. Fact is that engine problems have been very frequent with Fabias in last couple of weeks but I really don't know any details.

only rumours:
http://www.rally-mania.cz/news.php?id=13595
for english press the flag in the right upper corner

[rallye-vid]

It's more slippery now.

[dimviii]

I think that Seb is not pushing to the limit as he has a solid advantage in the championchip standings and it's very possible Peter and Jari- Matti to make some small mistakes in the following stages.

or just collect points to be crowned at Alsace.

[A FONDO]

Not sure if SlowSon is more related to AtkinSon from now on :rolleyes:

[rage82]

or just collect points to be crowned at Alsace.
Definately he's in very strong position and even 3-rd place will be quiet a good result adding 15 points to his score with possibly 1-3 another points from the power stage. And of course without taking any risk!

[Rallyper]

I dont think Seb want to loose stages and rallies like that...? He wants to win always.

[darkstar]

wow, the ford guys are really fast. the season could at least become interesting with the fight for 2nd place between solberg and hirvonen.

[dimviii]

Definately he's in very strong position and even 3-rd place will be quiet a good result adding 15 points to his score with possibly 1-3 another points from the power stage. And of course without taking any risk!

Also we have to NOT forget that specially Jari doesn t lack speed,and that if he manages to avoid mistakes is possible to win.
Lets see what happens for 2 more days.By the way tomorow is very short day,few kms.


edit, this is the 1st time? where Fords didn t complaining about ''wrong'' setup from 1st stage.

[ZequeArgentina]

I dont think Seb want to loose stages and rallies like that...? He wants to win always.
All Citroens are slowthis rally, it is not just Loeb.
I do think they are having a set up problem, but Seb may end first day 20 secs. away from the lead. Nothing really decided when still 2 days to go.

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

Petter and Jari-Matti are coming so fast again. I am wondering where is Loeb´s (Citroens) speed...really, nothing joking this time.

[stefanvv]

Loeb is slow, Hirvonen much slower, Neuville way too much slower. Something is not right at Citroen... :confused:

[6789]

Road sweeping perhaps?

[dimviii]

I dont think Seb want to loose stages and rallies like that...? He wants to win always.

At Sunday we will have a better picture.Relax and enjoy something doesn t happened often lately :D

[dimviii]

Petter and Jari-Matti are coming so fast again. I am wondering where is Loeb´s (Citroens) speed...really, nothing joking this time.

Forza Jariiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

[GigiGalliNo1]

Slowtreön

[rage82]

I dont think Seb want to loose stages and rallies like that...? He wants to win always.
Yes of course he wants to win, but I think that he can assеss properly when to push and when he's not so confident he takes the smartest decision to drive his own rally with his own speed. And if he had a chance for the win he will push to the maximum for sure.
PS: Loeb said it himself after ss6: "I'm not afraid, that Jari - Matti is so quick, I don't need to win"

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

Forza Jariiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

And at finnish...HANAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

[andyone]

yewwwwww jari is flying like hell. i got my money on him. i hope he doesn't do any mistakes

[Viking]

Clean sweep for Ford , they won all of todays stages!

[Rallyper]

OK, let´s not discuss this yet, schhh (but will MW let JML win or should he let Petter do it?)

[stefanvv]

Forza Jariiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

That doesn't sound like you :D

[dimviii]

OK, let´s not discuss this yet, schhh (but will MW let JML win or should he let Petter do it?)

You will jinx him!

[stefanvv]

OK, let´s not discuss this yet, schhh (but will MW let JML win or should he let Petter do it?)

I don't think this will make much difference at the end, but who knows...

[dimviii]

That doesn't sound like you :D

dont confuse from my avatar photo*.I honestly haven t got any problem if the winner is the faster inside the road.


* i had also for anatar Quesnel and Wilson jr :dozey:

[rage82]

OK, let´s not discuss this yet, schhh (but will MW let JML win or should he let Petter do it?)
This is also a good question. Personally I will go for Petter as he is more constant through the season.

[darkstar]

i cant remember last time latvala was leading 20 seconds in front of loeb...

[janvanvurpa]

looks like we will have a good fight between Petter and Loeb. :)

Good morning Ladies from other side of the world.

Yep good fights, just checking SS1 and SS2 and see an EPIC!!!, a nail-biter between "Mighty" Matty Wilson and "Anxious" Atko... SS2 Mighty Matty Wilson CRUSHED Atko, what a comeback! What a...... uh er..a TRIUMPH!!! :rolleyes:
bugger is it really just 31 entries?


EDIT the earth shaking battle continues!
Wilson 41 sec ahead after SS6, I don't know if i can bear the excitement...

[A FONDO]

anatar
anatag :D

i cant remember last time latvala was leading 20 seconds in front of loeb...
I can't remember the last time all the WRC cars finished day 1. SWRC is a massacre though :D

[xavier]

OK, let´s not discuss this yet, schhh (but will MW let JML win or should he let Petter do it?)

why would there be team orders as the Driver championship would be mathematicaly out of reach of Ford if Seb finished 3rd or 4th?

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

i cant remember last time latvala was leading 20 seconds in front of loeb...

I think maybe in Sweden 2012 was last time.

[RS]

Just tuned in to check the day's results. Hirvonen and Atkinson with problems? Really poor pace.

[stefanvv]

Just tuned in to check the day's results. Hirvonen and Atkinson with problems? Really poor pace.

They both have "problems", I think Hirvonen has problems with this Rally in general, Atkinson have problems with his slow car make it run little more faster.

But in general their run is without any problems.

[Tom206wrc]

Slowtreön


Enjoy today, enjoy !!! Tomorrow saturday you'll see, Slowfordën is back ;)

[kirungi okwogera]

I wanted to see a good fight between Andersson and Paddon... bad luck twice now for Hayden. I hope he can show some speed later in the rally. Looks like he may have thrown in the towel for today for restart tomorrow. Was within 1 sec of Ogier on Stage 1! Oh well, maybe P-G and Hayden can fight it out on restart.

[Brynmor Pierce]

A few snaps from today in Dyfnant...great day and thought i'd show some of the variety we were treated too..

http://imageshack.us/a/img585/7466/gb2012day2191.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/585/gb2012day2191.jpg/)

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[uranium]

Enjoy today, enjoy !!! Tomorrow saturday you'll see, Slowfordën is back ;)

It might be Crashfordën ;)

[GigiGalliNo1]

Wonder if A.A would be in the same position at the end of day 1 as Atkinson is now... Oh I bet he would have!

[tolis]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/481142_423488824375219_908964524_n.jpg

[rallye-vid]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlW7HfWA9LI

[Jafry]

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1079/1079_wales_rally_gb_2012_0b3773f3bf.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1079/1079_wales_rally_gb_2012_9eae25c264.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1079/1079_wales_rally_gb_2012_dda4241cec.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1079/1079_wales_rally_gb_2012_1e0eaba4ca.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2012/1079/1079_wales_rally_gb_2012_b5174c8ee2.jpg

More photos from day 1 HERE (http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1079)

[stefanvv]

What Ogier is up to :confused:

[stefanvv]

Wonder if A.A would be in the same position at the end of day 1 as Atkinson is now... Oh I bet he would have!

That give us some answers isn't it...

[rallye-vid]

What Ogier is up to :confused:

He thinks: "Damn, all WRC cars are still there.. I'm not in the top 10..."

;)

[stefanvv]

It might be Crashfordën ;)

Give them a break :D That is the what Rally fans need - another well known scenario :( ...

[stefanvv]

He thinks: "Damn, all WRC cars are still there.. I'm not in the top 10..."

;)

Or... "Wish it was already 2013..."

[Adler]

Mirek:is he using a cheapest spare parts or something like that.-or is only bad luck?
must be bad luck, BRR-mechanic said paddon had first BRR-skoda engine failure ever in competition, and at least in ÖRM i cannot remember a single technical issue with Baumschlager-skodas within 4 seasons!

[traxx]

Few pix :
Photos vendredi (http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/2012/09/14/photos-vendredi-2/)

http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/d1GB201205.jpg
http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/d1GB201206.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

' Sebastien Loeb beats Citroen team-mate Mikko Hirvonen but expects the Fords to blow that away.

"It's much more slippery, and when it's like this it's difficult for us to fight with the Fords.
We saw in the stage they are very, very fast now. I've done a good stage but it is impossible to fight with them," says Loeb. '


I've waited a long, long time to hear that !! :D

[rallye-vid]

Meeke

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/304089_10151243266989973_531795132_n.jpg

[jbmarcus21]

#WRC Wales Rally GB 2012 Full Start List DAY2 Nobre, Habig, Al-Attiyah... Programme du Rallye Wrc de Grande-Bretagne 2012 (http://planetemarcus.free.fr/grandebretagne12.htm)

[dimviii]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgbiNTT1zLw&feature=player_embedded

[dimviii]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxR982KwLtY&feature=player_embedded

[Allyc85]

Went to service this evening which was good. If you were not a rally fan you wouldnt know the event was in town with no advertising or directions into town!

Off to Halfway tomorrow, cant wait to finally see the cars in action! Very relieved to see the top crews making it to service, and hear that Steve Perez is still going on the national event in his Stratos!

Come on Ford!

[dimviii]

photos
eWRC.cz - Fotogalerie Wales Rally GB 2012 Stanislav Kuera (http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/fotogalery.php?events=3498&fotograf=218)

[darkstar]

the fords seem to be pretty much on the edge, hope it´s not going to end up in crashes:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8gvPK4ThuI&feature=g-u-u

[6789]

Day 1 Highlights -


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16Naks9PgG0&feature=watch_response

[makinen_fan]

Morning from Wales! Been yesterday to Sweet Lamb and then Myherin. What supprised me the most were not the Fords that go very well (both JML and PS are on the limit of going out) but the lack of apectators. Just like a local rally yesterday. Hopefully this is a wakeup call for organisers.

[Rallyper]

Morning everyone! Exciting day to wait. Almost as being in Wales, but still at home at my computer. Will the Fords stay on top when the night arrives??

[6789]

Hopefully the Fords keep it together, they need a victory big time

[Sulland]

The strange thing about following WRC nowadays is that you only wonder about when Mr Löeb will do a tempochange and kill off the exitement on who will win.

What stages has he planned for on this rally ??

[darkstar]

mikko still pretty slow...

i feal sorry for atkinson and araujo, in my opinion the car is just crap. normally they both are quite fast(at least araujo was very fast in pwrc and atkinson also back in he past) and theyre reputation is suffering with this performace.

[6789]

Mikko = lol. Can't find any traction this morning either

[darkstar]

but loeb also not much better, atm it looks like tänak or östberg will win the stage!

[stefanvv]

Looks like Citroen haven't found the "magic formula" yet, they are slow again.

[Zeropt]

What supprised me the most were not the Fords that go very well (both JML and PS are on the limit of going out) but the lack of apectators. Just like a local rally yesterday. Hopefully this is a wakeup call for organisers.

Seeing the videos and photos that`s what admired me the most! :rolleyes:

[Zeropt]

The strange thing about following WRC nowadays is that you only wonder about when Mr Löeb will do a tempochange and kill off the exitement on who will win.

What stages has he planned for on this rally ??

:D :D

[darkstar]

exiting rallye, if it continues like that, tänak could catch hirvonen and östberg could catch loeb. that would be a massive success for ford!

[darkstar]

haha, what a "interview" with mikko on wrr...kind of grönholm style.

[Sulland]

Mikko out of ideas, and very unhappy. Thats not often.

Why does WRR have one more split compared to WRC.com?

[darkstar]

no idea, but i noticed that before also. loebs tires pretty worn, much more then the ford ones. maybe loeb has overpushed trying to gain that scratch time.

[Viking]

I think Citroen has used less soft tyres, might work out later in the rally.

[stefanvv]

Loeb is attacking at SS9

[6789]

I think Citroen has used less soft tyres, might work out later in the rally.

Pretty sure they were taking 6 and Ford were taking 5 yesterday. So I'm not really sure about the tyre situation

[stefanvv]

Pretty sure they were taking 6 and Ford were taking 5 yesterday. So I'm not really sure about the tyre situation

I think it is no difference today, except Loeb took 2 hard spares, which didn't use so far.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Oh Citroen......

[Viking]

Pretty sure they were taking 6 and Ford were taking 5 yesterday. So I'm not really sure about the tyre situation

I think they said 4 soft and 2 hard for Loeb , 5 soft for the Fords. But i don't know if Petter and Jari used the 5th wheel.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Petter losing time to Loeb in SS9... only JML beats the Frenchman here... not over yet !

[6789]

Either way Colin Clark said that the Citroen's are using alot more of the tyres compared to Ford, so Ford are probably still in the better position.

[dimviii]

Loeb 3,9 sec from Petter

[bluuford]

Abbring?

[stefanvv]

Abbring?

Stopped near the end, didn't complete :(

[Viking]

Petter needs to find some speed, only 5th fastest in this morning loop. Even worse for Mikko 7th fastest...

[Hartusvuori]

Kevin Abbring is stopped on the stage after hitting a rock: the crew is reported OK

Such a shame!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

SS9 Latvala - "Our tyres are in good shape in comparison with Citroen. We've changed the balance of the car at the rear and that may be it"

Loeb's tyres look very second-hand !

https://twitpic.com/show/large/aus470

[dimviii]

Loeb tyres
http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/656362044.jpg?key=640480&Expires=1347704365&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIYVGSUJFNRFZBBTA&Signature=IdA~arDQFJ7uTe08IzEg4PTRw3B~0LyZuBaEo1gR fuc6jRqqHWNXuaaSQznuHbQVsyF1PYgUyFme5xb37HaAzHRCO4 D~~ZUy8zuYxAHXqD7rKM7tvpGrnfuER5XNd7nm6KACtetgkeq~ uNRAgoHp4HxeKmU8BXRrAhclZxmyZwk_

[stefanvv]

Petter needs to find some speed, only 5th fastest in this morning loop. Even worse for Mikko 7th fastest...

Solberg told WRR has some setup issues with lowered suspension. It should be fixed the afternoon.

[Viking]

Østberg with very heavily worn tyres."I've paid for them, so I might as well use them..." :)


Tyre choice will be interesting in the second loop.

[stefanvv]

Tyre choice will be interesting in the second loop.

Definitely as the road might dry out, might not. I don't know how much softs they left, so perhaps most will use hards and soft spares.

[uranium]

How many and what types of tyres are allowed in GB?

[Barreis]

Who'll go off first?

[bluuford]

How many and what types of tyres are allowed in GB?
Up to 35 tyres. 30 soft and 22 hard tyres.
Plenty of them

[EightGear]

Abbring:

http://www.imgdumper.nl/uploads6/50546eda20c30/50546eda13177-abbring_wales.jpg

Real shame. Yesterday they had a completely wrong setup, today started a lot better already.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Malcolm Wilson "We have had a good morning, a great drive from the guys.This afternoon might be trickier as conditions dry out..."

[Fast Eddie WRC]

PetterSolbergWRC ‏@Petter_Solberg (https://twitter.com/Petter_Solberg) We lost a #legend (https://twitter.com/search/?q=%23legend&src=hash) 5yrs ago today. RIP #Colin (https://twitter.com/search/?q=%23Colin&src=hash) McRae 1968-2007. A great man, and big influence to all of us..


Amen.

http://sbulmer.co.uk/Images/Colin%20Mcrae.jpg

[tolis]

Some nice photos from Wales

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/527466_4713638358103_1430885096_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/564264_423748117682623_291815170_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/560429_423747751015993_696497150_n.jpg

[pino]

Excellent pics tolis :up:

[tolis]

Kevin Abbring: SS9: unbelievable... Did a really steady drive towards finish, 500m before finish, rock in racingline, TCA off, done for today... Were able to get it after finish of the stage but don't have the right parts. Back tomorrow...

[pettersolberg29]

"Mads Ostberg is just 12.2s behind Loeb, and along with fellow M-Sport drivers Ott Tanak and Evgeny Novikov made history in Crychan as they combined to win every sector split of the stage - the first time this has been done by privateer drivers. Ostberg won the stage overall."

This stat from autosport. Any stat experts know if this is right? Would have guessed Petter won all the splits in at least one stage while he was in his private team.

[RS]

Meeke

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/304089_10151243266989973_531795132_n.jpg

What's that? Skoda Octavia3 WRC?

[uranium]

Are you kidding? Bentley - car for real gentlemans ;)

[RS]

Are you kidding? Bentley - car for real gentlemans ;)

And designed by the same guy who did the Octavia 1 :)

[Mirek]

Yes, also the fact both cars are VAG is a funny reality of today...

[Gherid_lacksGPS]

Man Im stoked for Mads, love watching this kid grow.