Rally Sweden 2013

[stefanvv]

No good Rally for Citroen, good Loeb decided to drive

[Kielder]

Sordo was stuck in a snow bank. Spectators helped him, then Loeb lost some time overtaking him.

[Bartek]

After successful Monte Citroen is brought to the ground...

[Tom206wrc]

After successful Monte Citroen is brought to the ground...


But revenge being prepared in Mexico, even without Loeb ;)

[stefanvv]

Ogier storming again :)

[Allyc85]

Skipped a load of pages so sorry if it has been mentioned, but how are the split times coming through after the farce of Monte Carlo?

[stefanvv]

Skipped a load of pages so sorry if it has been mentioned, but how are the split times coming through after the farce of Monte Carlo?

only few mistakes so far I think. Quite better

[Miika]

Ogier, untouchable.

[Jajá]

a new french champion this year?

[Bartek]

But revenge being prepared in Mexico, even without Loeb ;)

I still hope that Master can change his decision about 4 rallies...

I know, it's only my dream but i like to dream :)

[maailmameister]

New Sebastian :)

[Delta_HF]

I have a feeling Citroën will possibly be calling on Loeb for more than 4 Rallies. ;)

[Tom206wrc]

Ogier storming again :)


Because Loeb was disturbed by Sordo, overtaking him :mark:

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Another good time by Ostberg... plus his penalty has been rectified to just 20 seconds. :bounce:

[skarderud]

Mads take it easy to save tyres for next stage. Lets see, when will he be at 2. place?

[stefanvv]

Because Loeb was disturbed by Sordo, overtaking him :mark:

I think Loeb should be more concerned for Ostberg at the moment

[bluuford]

I was away for the morning and what can I see. One Citroen in top 10? Looks like they have swiched to their average swedish form :-P Henning looks great! zero testing, bad starting position with test car between Prokop Neuville (both with testing and Neuville with nearly perfect roadposition). I like when local drivers are doing well on their rallies:-)

[Delta_HF]

Times after SS6
After SS6 VÄRMULLSÁSEN 2
1. Ogi 1:00:58.7
2. JML +24.1
3. Loeb +24.6
4. Øst +36.2
5. Nov +55.3
6. Tid +1:06.8
7. Hän +1:35.8
8. Neu +1:49.6

[Kielder]

http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/578073_10151420224553641_684992385_n.jpg
http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/71396_10151420234368641_439817235_n.jpg

[stefanvv]

Rally Sweden: Stage 1-3 ::: Free Sport Live Streams / Videos (http://www.laola1.tv/en/int/motorsports/wrc/rally-sweden-stage-1-3/video/492-3015-111023.html)

[dupanton]

No more live images from SS7? :s

[Jajá]

No more live images from SS7? :s

It seems so... I wonder whether its too dark to broadcast...

[dupanton]

It seems so... I wonder whether its too dark to broadcast...

Maybe they need the peoples/cameras to go to the special stage??

[Sulland]

Not a bad list on eWRC-results on ss6 for the R1 !!!! :p


1. Cominelli I. - Pianca P.
#89 Renault Twingo R1 9 12:17.2 116.1

2. Ogier S. - Ingrassia J.
#8 Volkswagen Polo R WRC M
WRC 13:33.6 +1:16.4
+1:16.4 105.2
3.21
3. Ostberg M. - Andersson J.
#4 Ford Fiesta RS WRC M
WRC 13:35.9 +1:18.7
+2.3 104.9
3.31
4. Hirvonen M. - Lehtinen J.
#2 Citroen DS3 WRC M
WRC 13:39.5 +1:22.3
+3.6 104.4
3.46
5. Latvala J. - Anttila M.
#7 Volkswagen Polo R WRC M
WRC 13:40.9 +1:23.7
+1.4 104.2
3.52
6. Loeb S. - Elena D.
#1 Citroen DS3 WRC M
WRC 13:41.3 +1:24.1
+0.4 104.2
3.54
7. Novikov E. - Minor-Petrasko I.
#5 Ford Fiesta RS WRC M
WRC 13:44.2 +1:27.0
+2.9 103.8
3.66
8. Neuville T. - Gilsoul N.
#11 Ford Fiesta RS WRC M
WRC 13:45.1 +1:27.9
+0.9 103.7
3.70
9. Tidemand P. - Floene O.
#22 Ford Fiesta RS WRC WRC 13:51.2 +1:34.0
+6.1 102.9
3.95
10. Hänninen J. - Tuominen T.
#15 Ford Fiesta RS WRC M
WRC 13:52.7 +1:35.5
+1.5 102.8
4.02

[Kielder]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BClrvLECcAAHZOh.jpg:large

[stefanvv]

Not a bad list on eWRC-results on ss6 for the R1 !!!! :p

Cominelli found some shortcut in the forest :D

[Kielder]

So SS19 is the remaining live stream stage :( .

[stefanvv]

Its getting dark and cold in Sweden, splits are completely frozen

[Miika]

JML not getting pace notes for 10km (or something like that) ?

[Kielder]

Sordo stuck in the snowbank in SS6 Värmullsásen 2:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/521917_249405148527240_1917774140_n.jpg

Latvala flying at Colin's Crest:

http://distilleryimage10.instagram.com/954449fe720011e28ea222000a9f1946_7.jpg

[stefanvv]

(7 - Latvala Jari-Matti / Anttila Miikka): We had problems with intercom, it started maybe 10 km into the stage.

[dupanton]

Virtual championship standings:

1 Ogier 43
- Loeb 43
3 Ostberg 20
4 Latvala 15
- Sordo 15
6 Hirvonen 12
7 Novikov 10
- Bouffier 10
9 Tidemand 8
10 Prokop 7

Manu:
VW 58
Citroën M1 56
Ford M1 32
Citroën M2 17
Lotos 12
Ford M2 8
Jipocar 6

WRC2:
1 Wiegand 40
2 Protasov 27
3 Grondal 25

[Kielder]

SS7 is being broadcasted live now. Maybe they have had some kind of problems with the signal :confused: .

[Perra71]

I´m quite sure it´s a copyright thing. They can´t just show whatever they like!

[Bartek]

Look at Grondal splits, very fast driving

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Commentator is sooo funny -- 'Oy oy oy oy !' :D

[Kielder]

http://distilleryimage8.instagram.com/f2fa3b06720211e2a07e22000a1f9a28_7.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCl2PuVCcAEnuj8.jpg:large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BClsgh_CIAEaZxz.jpg:large

[Viking]

Grøndal in N4 car is ruling WRC2 :up:

[Kielder]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NcNM2zLMLk&feature=player_embedded

[Kielder]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkr3nH6ou8E&feature=youtu.be&a

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Looks like the Live stream will be on again tomorrow from 10am :) http://www.motorsportforums.com/video/1008081?type=embedhttp://www.svtplay.se/video/1008081/9-2-10-00http://www.motorsportforums.com/video/1008081?type=embed

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Rally Sweden ‏@RallySweden (https://twitter.com/RallySweden)
This years winner of Colin's Crest Award is @thierryneuville (https://twitter.com/thierryneuville) who flew 35m when the cars went over the famous jump !

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

[rayh_mx]

Petter Solberg Kenobi advice to Jari Mati Snowwalker "Use the pace note book Jari... and stay on target" :p

[spiderem]

Well my dear friends, it looks like the next world champion for few season will be Ogier and Volkswagen...
Scandinavian driver were dominating the 80's and 90's but French are dominating the 00's and 10's...
See you in 5-10 years.

[rallye-sport]

Update Photos Day 1 -> Photos Rallye de Suède 2013 (http://www.rallye-sport.fr/photos-rallye-de-suede-2013/)


http://www.rallye-sport.fr/wp-content/gallery/suede-2013/divers_0858_800.jpg



http://www.rallye-sport.fr/wp-content/gallery/suede-2013/divers_0426_800.jpg



http://www.rallye-sport.fr/wp-content/gallery/suede-2013/divers_0531_800.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Any chance of a stream for tonights SSS KARLSTAD 2 ?

[SunDanceRanch]

Hej didn't i see Carlos Sainz on the video standing near the car??

[SunDanceRanch]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NcNM2zLMLk&feature=player_embedded

Hej didn't i see Carlos Sainz on the video standing near the car??

[Rasantes]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID1B-2DyVmc

[andyone]

so what time is the sss tonight. the time is on 19 on itinerary on wrc.com

[awake27]

Anybody?
In their page for Monte last month they were directing us to Rally-Base (http://rally-base.com/). Maybe they are related.

[daanstrijk]

is there a video stream online?
i dont have a swedish IP (A)

[mousti]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/487918_423215187757628_609965409_n.jpg

[awake27]

Well my dear friends, it looks like the next world champion for few season will be Ogier and Volkswagen...
Scandinavian driver were dominating the 80's and 90's but French are dominating the 00's and 10's...
See you in 5-10 years.
Lets wait a little bit more for the first 2-3 gravel rallies. Not that I'm having big hopes, this is a serious team with budget, resources, personnel, top car and the top drivers 1 Ogier 2 Latvala versus Hirvonen-Ostberg-Sordo with Citroen-MSport Ford on life support only by Middle East money? If the trend continues... Brace yourself for an even bigger domination than Loeb's unless they revert to 2008-2011 road starting method to create artificial competition with tactics to keep it interesting. Not that it will change the result.

[Barreis]

So Ogier is cleaning tomorrow. Seems that Latvala is in best position.

[deXXXa]

Well my dear friends, it looks like the next world champion for few season will be Ogier and Volkswagen...
Scandinavian driver were dominating the 80's and 90's but French are dominating the 00's and 10's...
See you in 5-10 years.



I don't think so. If VW wins this year's WRC they will pull out of WRC as fast as they can. It's all about the promotion.

Look at Audi. To this day they promote new cars (RS6 for example) with their WRC history.

[James Graham]

My summary of the day:

Pontus Tidemand has been really impressive.

Ostberg did well to keep his composure after the dramas this morning and had a fantastic afternoon.

Poor Mikko Hirvonen must be pretty annoyed with himself.

It's also good to see and hear Henning Solberg back for a rally too. The WRC needs big personalities like the Solberg's who are always good for a quick sound bite or a swear word. Henning seems to be genuinely happy to be there and just seems to be having fun.

It says a lot about Loeb that he chose to do this event when he knows he isn't too great on the snow. Obviously unfinished business and today is the first time he's appeared slightly rattled, although there was an air of 'I don't really give a **** either way' about him. Let's hope he turns it up to 11 tomorrow and start to push Ogier to go even faster!

If you've missed anything then I've put a news feed and some videos on the page in the link below.

Day Two - Catch Up (http://www.sidewaysmagazine.com/category/live-wrc-rally-sweden/)

[rallyfiend]

So Ogier is cleaning tomorrow. Seems that Latvala is in best position.

They run in reverse order.

Ogier isn't cleaning for anyone. That will likely be Mikko's job!

[rallyfiend]

I don't think so. If VW wins this year's WRC they will pull out of WRC as fast as they can. It's all about the promotion.

Look at Audi. To this day they promote new cars (RS6 for example) with their WRC history.

By that logic, shouldn't Audi have pulled out of Le Mans style racing many years ago?

[tolis]

New photos added: Rally Sweden 2013 - WRC - Mistrovstv svta (http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1121)

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2013/1121/1121_rally_sweden_2013_87af58c7a8.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2013/1121/1121_rally_sweden_2013_378e1ebb8d.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2013/1121/1121_rally_sweden_2013_fdfcc15bb9.jpg

[BDunnell]

I don't think so. If VW wins this year's WRC they will pull out of WRC as fast as they can. It's all about the promotion.

Look at Audi. To this day they promote new cars (RS6 for example) with their WRC history.

Well, VW winning the WRC would give them a new success to use in promotion. They haven't had that since the Quattro days. And, given that it's all about the promotion, what's the point of pulling out quickly even if you do win? There's not much to gain in terms of advertising from that.

Still, though, I'd rather it was VW in sportscar racing and Audi in rallying.

[Barreis]

They run in reverse order.

Ogier isn't cleaning for anyone. That will likely be Mikko's job!

Thx for info.

[rp]

I don't think so. If VW wins this year's WRC they will pull out of WRC as fast as they can. It's all about the promotion.
.

Not so fast. Their WRC programme is designed until 2015, but of course the situation can change if they achieve the titles much sooner than was the aim.

But If they can dominate the rallies already now and Loeb is retiring there will be no competition in WRC in the near future at all. They have the fastest two drivers and Mikkelsen is also good driver so it is possible to take triple wins already during this season.

It was great to see Volkswagen to join the game, but if someone has enormous budget and hightech technology I doubt that there will be any more new Manufacturers coming to the WRC, before the situation has once again changed...

[COD]

They run in reverse order.

Ogier isn't cleaning for anyone. That will likely be Mikko's job!

I think they have retired crews first, so Ketomaa if he continues and if not then Nikara again before Mikko?

[HarriK]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/579638_408484215911144_483783889_n.jpg
quite an "poor" headlight...but I like the watch! :)

[MartinMK]

Some videos from today:
Mads Østberg ss7 - youtube.com/watch?v=phxHQ-WnNRI
Loeb ss7 vargåsen - youtube.com/watch?v=yvXICF0dhTM
Pontus Tidemand ss7 - youtube.com/watch?v=_IhCUQyS1nc
Hirvonen ss7 vargåsen - youtube.com/watch?v=8iXnv6M47ss
Latvala ss7 vargåsen - youtube.com/watch?v=ndE1VFtWV4s
Ogier full attack ss7 - youtube.com/watch?v=ndE1VFtWV4s

[rayh_mx]

Not so fast. Their WRC programme is designed until 2015, but of course the situation can change if they achieve the titles much sooner than was the aim.

But If they can dominate the rallies already now and Loeb is retiring there will be no competition in WRC in the near future at all. They have the fastest two drivers and Mikkelsen is also good driver so it is possible to take triple wins already during this season.

It was great to see Volkswagen to join the game, but if someone has enormous budget and hightech technology I doubt that there will be any more new Manufacturers coming to the WRC, before the situation has once again changed...

If VW will begin to win and the Championship of Manufacturers or drivers, or both, will take is it possible that other brands such as Hyundaii, Peugeot, Suzuki want to enter the game? Would commercially a great showcase to all them.

Quote they already were, perhaps other brands such as Fiat, Renault, the same Mini with a factory program... who knows?

[Jafry]

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2013/1121/1121_rally_sweden_2013_3ba278ab7b.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2013/1121/1121_rally_sweden_2013_fdfcc15bb9.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2013/1121/1121_rally_sweden_2013_e84541897d.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2013/1121/1121_rally_sweden_2013_c4d6e272fd.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2013/1121/1121_rally_sweden_2013_21bf9468a4.jpg

More photos from DAY1 HERE (http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1121)

[jbmarcus21]

[PHOTOS] #RallySweden Day1 Live Rallye Wrc Suède 2013 (http://planetemarcus.com/saison-wrc/suede-2013/live-rallye-wrc-suede-2013/)

[rallye-vid]

Bored? Angry? ;)

http://i48.tinypic.com/k2ycf8.jpg

[deXXXa]

By that logic, shouldn't Audi have pulled out of Le Mans style racing many years ago?

They have factory opponents in Le Mans. This year and last year they have Toyota, the years before it was Peugeot. Something VW doesn't have in the WRC. Wouldn't be too good promotion if they can't win the title in a championship full of private teams.

Plus it wouldn't be the first time for VW to spend loads of money and then pull out quickly. Does anyone remember those VW Golf24 they sent to the 24 hours? Those cars where very expensive but they only competed in one race. VW could have sent some Scirocco R Cup like they did before. But they decided to build some expensive prototypes that couldn't even compete with the much cheaper GT3 cars.

[Co-driven]

What's this thing on his shoes? I've seen a picture of Prokop with that too...

http://i48.tinypic.com/126bnf8.jpg

[rallye-vid]

footwarmer?

[Rasantes]

Hirvonen crash in SS2


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COgOEOs5-_4

[AndyRAC]

Still, though, I'd rather it was VW in sportscar racing and Audi in rallying.

Care to elaborate? I thought Audi had 'moved on' from Rallying, and were now a 'premium' marque. Diesn't Sportscars suit their technology better? TDI, Hybrids, etc

[SubaruNorway]

Here's my video from day 1. I had some problems with the zooming on the camera from Tidemand at Lesjöfors but got some good stuff anyway.

https://vimeo.com/59256968

[AndyRAC]

Bored? Angry? ;)

http://i48.tinypic.com/k2ycf8.jpg

Every picture tells a story! Blimey....

[A FONDO]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOeIcyhrj1g

[HarriK]

Here's my video from day 1. I had some problems with the zooming on the camera from Tidemand at Lesjöfors but got some good stuff anyway.

https://vimeo.com/59256968


Damn SUPER VIDEO!

[A FONDO]

And the most important clip of the day


http://vimeo.com/59256968

[uranium]

What's this thing on his shoes? I've seen a picture of Prokop with that too...

http://i48.tinypic.com/126bnf8.jpg


This is to keep boots and feet warm

[Mirek]

What happened the Vysledky WRC results service this season?

Anybody?

Vysledky-rally.cz was an old system of autosport.cz used only for WRC events. Now all result services of autosport.cz can be found on rally-base.com like it was with IRC, ERC etc. Since 2013 autosport.cz uses only this system for all WRC, ERC and Czech events.


In their page for Monte last month they were directing us to Rally-Base (http://rally-base.com/). Maybe they are related.

Yes, they are.

[TyPat107]

Is ogier that much faster than everyone or is Loeb playing with everyone and staying back for better road positioning for the rest of the weekend?

[Mirek]

It was great to see Volkswagen to join the game, but if someone has enormous budget and hightech technology I doubt that there will be any more new Manufacturers coming to the WRC, before the situation has once again changed...

I agree with the budget but what hi-tech technologies are You speaking about? Current WRC cars are quite simple machines and there are no fundamental differences between them.

[Mirek]

Here's my video from day 1. I had some problems with the zooming on the camera from Tidemand at Lesjöfors but got some good stuff anyway.

https://vimeo.com/59256968

Have some difficulties with it here on my skiing vacation but I promise to watch it tomorrow when I'm back at home :)

Anyway I'm very impressed by Pontus! And I also have to admit I was not thinking VW could be so fast in Sweden...

[BleAivano]

Is ogier that much faster than everyone or is Loeb playing with everyone and staying back for better road positioning for the rest of the weekend?

30 seconds is a bit to much for "playing".

[RS]

And I also have to admit I was not thinking VW could be so fast in Sweden...

I am more surprised by how Ogier is dominating Latvala so far. Sweden was always pretty much Latvala's best event.

[jbmarcus21]

[PHOTOS] #RallySweden Day1 Live Rallye Wrc Suède 2013 (http://planetemarcus.com/saison-wrc/suede-2013/live-rallye-wrc-suede-2013/)

update modification only one link now Wrc Rally Sweden 2013 (http://planetemarcus.com/saison-wrc/suede-2013/)

[drive]

Dmack was so high after ERC event in Latvia (where they didnt have much oposition, to be honest), now seems new Michelin X-Ice North 2 tyre works much better... (mind you, in Latvia all Michelins were the old ones)

[drive]

visual michelin diference:
http://www.cheapinternationalcall.info/rally/michelinopen.jpg

Dmack is more 'open' this year also, so to say, I just dont have enough visuals to show :)

[BleAivano]

Every picture tells a story! Blimey....

He probably is asking himself why he decided to go to cold and snowy Sweden when he could have been some place much warmer. ;)

[Jerra]

What's this thing on his shoes? I've seen a picture of Prokop with that too...

http://i48.tinypic.com/126bnf8.jpg

Heaters on battery

[Kielder]

http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/223493_467054706677636_1541607920_n.jpg
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[Kielder]

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/549351_485811211480317_1175364249_n.jpg
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https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/379323_503016609740693_1897655749_n.jpg

[Jerra]

Unbelievable how much long travel suspension has Polo, especially rear

[Slipzen]

Here's my video from day 1. I had some problems with the zooming on the camera from Tidemand at Lesjöfors but got some good stuff anyway.

https://vimeo.com/59256968

The Lesjöfors spot is where Mattias Ekström went off with the Skoda several years ago. A really good place but a quite far walk. Did not manage it this year, instead ended up in showelling and pushing Mikko out from the ditch. That was a bigger effort than continuing the 800 meters to get to your spot :)

[drive]

Unbelievable how much long travel suspension has Polo, especially rear
rules are rules: I believe all wrc cars has the same... just vw looks nicer :)

[Kielder]

http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/538039_488564867867614_1955554115_n.jpg
http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/379581_485831728144932_1009450103_n.jpg
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http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/163342_488582624532505_649011883_n.jpg

[Kielder]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B460Nj0rcQg

[drive]

please post links to your facebook's or whatever place with these nice photos :)

[A FONDO]

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/487854_488582604532507_16436120_n.jpg
http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/163342_488582624532505_649011883_n.jpg

Why Sordo has much more snow than SlowSon? I don't think it is only due to different shapes of the cars?

[stefanvv]

Rally Sweden: Stage 4-7 ::: Free Sport Live Streams / Videos (http://www.laola1.tv/en/int/motorsports/wrc/rally-sweden-stage-4-7/video/492-3015-111043.html)

[Kielder]

please post links to your facebook's or whatever place with these nice photos :)

The photographers' signatures tells you where to find them :) .
For example, this is the link to MGR Sportfoto: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.466211560095284.97482.235525376497238&type=1

http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/35491_467054673344306_257410654_n.jpg
http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/404855_467055013344272_1974113378_n.jpg

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCmC40KCcAETDV4.jpg:largehttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCnGn7TCIAAIINb.jpg:large

[stefanvv]

They have factory opponents in Le Mans. This year and last year they have Toyota, the years before it was Peugeot. Something VW doesn't have in the WRC. Wouldn't be too good promotion if they can't win the title in a championship full of private teams.

Plus it wouldn't be the first time for VW to spend loads of money and then pull out quickly. Does anyone remember those VW Golf24 they sent to the 24 hours? Those cars where very expensive but they only competed in one race. VW could have sent some Scirocco R Cup like they did before. But they decided to build some expensive prototypes that couldn't even compete with the much cheaper GT3 cars.

AUDI didn't do one time promotion in Rallying. They've thrown quite some efforts to develop the S1 evolution of Quattro which was supposed to dominate over the midengined Peugeot & Lancia S4. The end of group B threw that away, not AUDI. They did car also for Group A in '87 - 200 Quattro, but that was just an adventure as the car was heavy and uncompetitive against the newcoming dominator Delta HF Integrale, the limitations of Group A just made it impossible for further development of a car that S1 was. When AUDI pulled out of Rallying they went to Grand Am & IMSA series in US, later on DTM & Le Mans.

As it was mentioned by some post VW have long term plan, which initially was untill 2015, but later was extended with 2 more years, so that's 5 years we shall see Polo in WRC.

[Kielder]

This is one of the best links: http://www.facebook.com/SOLORALLY/photos_stream

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/555908_457270304342519_1927228075_n.jpg
http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/69225_457270184342531_1668891530_n.jpg
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http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/483395_457305014339048_1767067654_n.jpg

[SubaruNorway]

Could someone post the startlist for tomorrow on here? Can't manage to download the PDF where i am.
Virtuell Anslagstavla | Rally Sweden 2013 (http://www.rallysweden.com/virtuell-anslagstavla/)

[Kielder]

Could someone post the startlist for tomorrow on here? Can't manage to download the PDF where i am.
Virtuell Anslagstavla | Rally Sweden 2013 (http://www.rallysweden.com/virtuell-anslagstavla/)

You can watch it at wrc.com World Rally Championship - Results - Rally Sweden (http://www.wrc.com/results/2013/rally-sweden/start-lists/)

http://www.rallysweden.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/StartList_section5.pdf

[spiderem]

I have to say that I am gutted for Mikko :/
By the way, nobody mentioned the fact that neuville is still with us, with a stage win on top of that!!!

[rage82]

Could someone post the startlist for tomorrow on here? Can't manage to download the PDF where i am.
Virtuell Anslagstavla | Rally Sweden 2013 (http://www.rallysweden.com/virtuell-anslagstavla/)

Hope this work for you : http://www.wrc.com/results/2013/rally-sweden/start-lists/

[Kielder]

Maybe these images are even better:

http://i50.tinypic.com/1zgw02c.png
http://i47.tinypic.com/15s7c52.png

[tolis]

Tamrazov...

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/531565_325286540924973_1200028281_n.jpg

[Kielder]

It's a strange feeling watching this video now:


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

Six hours and a half left...

[Kielder]

Two links more:

Rallye Schweden 2013 Tag 1 - WRC Galerie Bilder Fotos - WRC, Dakar, DRS, DRM, Rallyes bei Motorsport-Magazin.com (http://www.motorsport-magazin.com/wrc/bilder/rallye-schweden-tag-1-galerie-rennen-2013,4,4,0,60,11337,0.html)

http://www.motorsport-magazin.com/images/950/q_80/sw_adrivo/se_sutton/0471547.jpg
http://www.motorsport-magazin.com/images/950/q_80/sw_adrivo/se_sutton/0471535.jpg
http://www.motorsport-magazin.com/images/950/q_80/sw_adrivo/0471304.jpg
http://www.motorsport-magazin.com/images/950/q_80/sw_adrivo/0471308.jpg
http://www.motorsport-magazin.com/images/950/q_80/sw_adrivo/se_sutton/0471550.jpg

Romain & Vincent Thuillier's page: Eyes of Rally (http://www.facebook.com/eyesofrally/info)

[Kielder]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqqy-iFUW5Q&feature=youtu.be

@Rallying UK ;)

[Kielder]

Whether you wake up early or stay up late (there isn't an English version yet):


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2TWGwE5eKY

[6789]

English review from Sweden 1


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3Gc-s2ceAI

[Rally Hokkaido]

I second that. IMHO, this style and quality of footage should be shown worldwide by the WRC Promoters. Without fancy in-car cameras it manages to capture the noise and excitement of rallying. Those first locations were outstanding, especially when the zoom/focus was working properly!
Damn SUPER VIDEO!

[SubaruNorway]

Thanks for all the nice comments about my video's! :)

Yeah shame about the zoom, hopefully i won't have any problems today.
Wish i could have moved around more at Vargåsen but it was just where i was it was possible to stay almost.

Start of Sågen twice and maybe end of Rämmen today, no big jumps but hopefully some big slides :)

I had missed the startlist on wrc.com, thanks!

[ChristianArp]

Is it just me, or did Ogier not have a little stab at JML right at the end of the English-version broadcast?
On the discussion of setups, it sounded to me like Ogier was a bit cheesed off at JML for not trying his setups. In particular I'm referring to his 'but still there is a difference, maybe he's gonna try (mine) tomorrow, I don't know'.
Sounds to me like JML might never have tried a full 'Ogier-setup', which might have hurt Ogier on his pride - and now he can justify that by leading?
Also, Ogiers mood seemed to change when the talk turned to setups.

Am I reading to much into this, or are others seeing this as well?

[stefanvv]

I don't think so. They have different driving styles, Latvala tries to find his own setup as he haven't driven the car as much as Ogier and Polo is quite different from Fiesta. That was just stupid question I think.

[kolvas]

Back in 2004 there was for the first time a non scandinavian winner of rally sweden, he almost destroyed WRC after that, lets hope we don´t see the same again

[dimviii]

[SS9] Dani Sordo (Citroen) 7:30.9 "Matthew roll in the stage, too fast in a left corner… I saw the car and the co-driver out of the car. The stage for us was okay. I do some change in the rear and it is a bit better."

[Perra71]

Really slow on here today, are you curing hangovers people ;)

[Evian]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/09/jyze6y4y.jpg

Fredriksberg with ~40min to start. Light snowfall, -10°…

About 1cm snow on the road.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

[kolvas]

Tideman made a spin? Dropped 20sek on split 2

[kolvas]

Tideman stopped on stage, bad sounds from engine or gearbox

[rallye-vid]

Too bad :(

[jonkka]

Really slow on here today, are you curing hangovers people ;)

Nah, just having a quick peek at world of WRC for a change...

[stefanvv]

Interesting start of the day, 2 French drivers on top for Sagen

EDIT: Pitty for Tidemand, he was doing excellent

[rallye-vid]

Yazeed great time again

[rage82]

Does anyone has working swedish proxy?

[skarderud]

sorry for pontus this, hes deserved to finish!

how good IS the polo? i think maybe the best car this weekend?

[rallye-vid]

rage82 - buy yourself the hidemyass pro VPN

[skarderud]

Yazeed great time again

yeah, impressive times from him, but still just 4sek faster than grøndal in an (atleast) 2yrs old N4 :) but absolutely ok from him!

[stefanvv]

Why do you need proxy? Streaming was working for everyone yesterday

[skarderud]

i should really liked to see grøndal in wrc2, he is fast on gravel and tarmac too.
but subaru has to build an R5 first, and then put some budget into it too....

[rage82]

Why do you need proxy? Streaming was working for everyone yesterday

I'm trying it but can't see nothing at the moment

[kolvas]

I'm trying it but can't see nothing at the moment
Streaming starts 10:00

[rallye-vid]

Playexklusivt: Svenska rallyt - 9/2 10.00 | SVT Play (http://www.svtplay.se/video/1008081/9-2-10-00)

[Delta_HF]

Wilson Rolled, stopped on stage.
Tidemen stopped on stage.
after SS9

[Tom206wrc]

Nikara and Hirvonen losing a lot on Ketomaa in SS10 2nd split :s

[WUff1]

Playexklusivt: Svenska rallyt - 9/2 10.00 | SVT Play (http://www.svtplay.se/video/1008081/9-2-10-00)

Thank you, working perfectly!

[Sprocket]

Nikara and Hirvonen losing a lot on Ketomaa in SS10 2nd split :s


Splits Dodgy for SS10, report at end of stage is they are going OK

SVT now streaming, I'm in UK with no proxy - I think today only report from service park no live stages?

(PS just joined up, followed Monte with you guys and been enjoying all the news on Sweden :) )

[Humber]

Back in 2004 there was for the first time a non scandinavian winner of rally sweden, he almost destroyed WRC after that, lets hope we don´t see the same again
I guess that VW prefer a variety of projects though WRC is their sporting goal at the moment that may not be the case later on.

Are the historic rally times online anywhere ?

[stefanvv]

service park is just a background for now, as was yesterday too. Stage streaming comes later

[Tom206wrc]

Yep indeed, problems with split times again :mark:

[stefanvv]

I guess that VW prefer a variety of projects though WRC is their sporting goal at the moment that may not be the case later on.

Are the historic rally times online anywhere ?
http://www.rallysweden.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Classification_RallySwedenHistoric_friday.pdf

[kolvas]

I guess that VW prefer a variety of projects though WRC is their sporting goal at the moment that may not be the case later on.

Are the historic rally times online anywhere ?
Rally Sweden Historic - Combined Classification (http://rally-local.sitsports.es/stage-classifications.php)

[Perra71]

Don´t count on seeing any stageaction on the stream today, only servicepark scheduled for today i´m afraid!

[Tom206wrc]

Thank you Superrally !!!! Jari Ketomaa retired yesterday early, Mikko Hirvonen di a mistake but stayed in the rally; result: Ketomaa has an advantage of 6 minutes over Hirvonen, quite logical !!! :mad:

[Kielder]

I also believe that they will only broadcast from the Service Park today. At best I guess I heard one of the commentators saying something about Hagfors Sprint :confused: . Can someone translate what they have said?

[Julle69]

Nikara is driving decent times compared to Hirvonen

[Kielder]

Sordo's splits are a jokehttp://www.motorsportforums.com/images/smilies/ohplease.gif.

Edit: They have corrected them nowhttp://www.motorsportforums.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif.

[Sprocket]

Osberg on a charge in SS10, JML responded by taking 3/10ths off him in stage.

Ogier losing time to Loeb in last split??

[Mintexmemory]

JML shows he is getting to grips with the Polo - Now Loeb has to drive!

[stefanvv]

Ogier has took it easy on this stage after first split

[Mintexmemory]

Osberg on a charge in SS10, JML responded by taking 3/10ths off him in stage.

Ogier losing time to Loeb in last split??
Ogier now in cruise mode -this rally is won if he just keeps his concentration

Interesting that he hasn't upset the haters by his interview answers yet, - hope he does that this afternoon ;)

[GigiGalliNo1]

Don't blame me for The Love Shack song on WRCLive! Hahahah my request!

[Mintexmemory]

Don't blame me for The Love Shack song on WRCLive! Hahahah my request!
Wearing next to nothing!

[Sprocket]

Ogier now in cruise mode -this rally is won if he just keeps his concentration

Interesting that he hasn't upset the haters by his interview answers yet, - hope he does that this afternoon ;)


Yep, Ogier just not happy with rhythm in SS10 so backed off a little, no major problems.

I like Ogier. I remember him getting more and more frustrated at Citroen so happy to see him flying for VW. I'm a Mikko fan, but as he is out of the running anyone can win, just so long as it is not Loeb (again) :)

[Kielder]

It's true that Ogier has done more test at the wheel of the Polo than Latvala, but the Finnish needed a rally and a half to win his first stage in the Polo while Ogier has already won eight.

[rallye-vid]

Citroen want Loeb to drive the whole season ... ;)

[Francis44]

Citroen want Loeb to drive the whole season ... ;)

I hope not. The championship can get pretty interesting even on the manufacteur side with current line-ups, and without Loeb.

[Mintexmemory]

It's true that Ogier has done more test at the wheel of the Polo than Latvala, but the Finnish needed a rally and a half to win his first stage in the Polo while Ogier has already won eight.
True, but he now has as many stage wins as Loeb in this Rally Sweden (and he is not getting used to the DS3)!

[Sprocket]

Anyone else catch Mikko's response at the end of SS11 on Rally Radio? It was priceless lol, good that he is enjoying his rally now.

[Tom206wrc]

Citroen want Loeb to drive the whole season ... ;)


Sure...if the Polo never meets any youth problems and Latvala stop crashing, less and less chance for Citroën in both titles with Hirvonen and Sordo alone... :mark:

[sollitt]

Wearing next to nothing!You are a very sick man!

[Kielder]

Citroen need Loeb to drive the whole season ... ;)

I fix it for you ;) . The point is that Loeb doesn't need neither Citroen nor WRC anymore.

[Mintexmemory]

I hope not. The championship can get pretty interesting even on the manufacteur side with current line-ups, and without Loeb.
Bring it on I say - I think that on gravel Seb O will be superior anyway!

[rallye-vid]

Rally Radio was spreading this rumor :vader:

[Mintexmemory]

Anyone else catch Mikko's response at the end of SS11 on Rally Radio? It was priceless lol, good that he is enjoying his rally now.
Summarise please

[A FONDO]

I hope not. The championship can get pretty interesting even on the manufacteur side with current line-ups, and without Loeb.

I hope yes. Loeb will be totally beaten fair and square and his worshippers will hide in mouse holes. But he knows it and will not do it.

[Perra71]

Hirvonen: That was f**king awesome!!
Seems to be really nice stages today :)

[Sprocket]

Summarise please

Not sure I can repeat the language, don't want to be banned when I just joined up :p :


Edit

(Perra71 did it for me)

[Kielder]

The live streaming is about to start from the Studio at 11:15. Five minutes later Hagfors Sprint 1 live too http://www.svtplay.se/video/1008081/9-2-10-00 … (http://t.co/1rlFcTMm)

[mousti]

PG at Live stream!

Hirvonen said this stage felt ******* good!

[stefanvv]

In the meantime Ostberg is flying

[Kielder]

True, but he now has as many stage wins as Loeb in this Rally Sweden (and he is not getting used to the DS3)!

Loeb is driving for pleasure (as the last nine years or more :p ), as a personal favour to Citroen. Latvala has to show that he can fight for a Championship. Being miles away from his teammate in Monte and Sweden is not the best way to start.

[stefanvv]

I wouldn't say last nine years Loeb was driving for pleasure.

[Perra71]

Hagfors Sprint is Live now on the stream :)

[seb_sh]

Regarding this rally I dare say it's not all over. It seems that if Ogier does not push Loeb can catch up but if Ogier does push he might make a mistake so there is still some tension.

Regarding VW's pace we should wait for the gravel rallies but I think Citroen are in a bit of trouble. I think they weren't expecting the Polo to be so fast and regarding the driver's title they don't have an all round driver that can beat Ogier. Mikko could win on gravel and Sordo can on tarmac but if the Polo shows the same pace on gravel then to me Ogier is the favourite for the WDC. Citroen do have a good chance at the WCC though because VW have Latvala and Citroen still have Loeb for some rallies and two other reliable drivers.

[awake27]

I hope not. The championship can get pretty interesting even on the manufacteur side with current line-ups, and without Loeb.
You must be joking. This year has Ogier - VW writing all over the place. (If you haven't noticed he is dominating this rally's thread, yep Sweden!) Travel back in time to Gronholm-Peugeot 2002 and Loeb-Citroen 2005 to bring similar road position rules. Ogier is the all-rounder of the field, Latvala is fast and improving on tarmac albeit generally still unreliable while Hirvonen and Sordo are stationary, good on gravel only and good on asphalt only respectively. Only opposition's DNFs will keep them alive. I will go as far to bet that Sordo will not manage to win a tarmac rally this year. Where you had Loeb-Citroen just write over Ogier-VW.

[Perra71]

Damn the stream is nice, looks great even on my 60" tv.
SVT delivers as always!

[Kielder]

Back in 2004 there was for the first time a non scandinavian winner of rally sweden, he almost destroyed WRC after that, lets hope we don´t see the same again

I prefer to believe that a Ogier's win here will mean something similar to Sainz's one in 1000 Lakes 1990.


I wouldn't say last nine years Loeb was driving for pleasure.

Of course I didn't mean it literally :) .

[Mise]

This live streraming should be joined to the splits.
For example split 4 in WRC.com splits would have camera icon on it
and there should be a straight link to the streaming.


It would take two or three cameras in one split.
U could 3 stages with nine cameras. (driven x2 thats nine stages.)
Should be much cheaper than using helicams.

When they both work in real time who needs live TV?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

JML really aggressive in this stage... looks like he's overdriving the car.

[Kielder]

When I see Latvala driving in a SSS, I always remember Poland 2009.

[Kielder]

Nice pics changing tyres before this stage:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCp_dQbCIAA_23k.jpg:large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCp_kIWCAAA2Sma.jpg:large

[Mikkaki]

PG Andersson on swedish rally radio after Slowsons's rolling "Without boasting, I can say that I had done a better job in Qatar-fiesta than Wilson JR"

[Perra71]

PG was beeing very honest in commenting. He was not impressed by Prokop or Hänninen, he expected more from both.
He also was quite sure that Östberg will beat Latvala cause he thinks Östberg has a stronger mind!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

JML lost 4 secs to Mikko driving like that !

[Kielder]

Mikko through Hagfors Sprint:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCqFHpdCUAACIO8.jpg:large

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Wilson upside down ... :roll:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCqFP-gCcAAwY2p.jpg

[stefanvv]

This Rally is quite illogical. The 2 most consistent drivers rolled and we have 2 Frenchmans on first places :confused:

[Kielder]

Wilson upside down ... :roll:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCqFP-gCcAAwY2p.jpg

Yep, OK ;) . Mission acomplished.

[stefanvv]

JML lost 4 secs to Mikko driving like that !

Perhaps the first here were in better position. Loeb & Ogier were also slower, while Nikara quite fast

[mousti]

Standings after SS12

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/535038_423592471053233_395366100_n.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Anyone know if the Historics are running after the main field this morning or this afternoon ?

[Kielder]

Anyone know if the Historics are running after the main field this morning or this afternoon ?

At 13:24. It will be their last run of the day.

[Mintexmemory]

Anyone know if the Historics are running after the main field this morning or this afternoon ?
This morning (between the 1st and 2nd runs of WRC)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

The 2 Sebs look pretty friendly in the service park...

[Mintexmemory]

Ogier and Loeb exchanging friendly conversation .... No bad blood despite what the anti-Ogier band say!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I hope SVT show the Historics again - they were awesome yesterday... :cool:

[Donney]

M too... Please SVT...

[Kielder]

SIT working:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCg57ZECUAAgtOO.jpg:large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCp8FyhCcAA-3lw.jpg:large

[irish_tiger]

PG Andersson on swedish rally radio after Slowsons's rolling "Without boasting, I can say that I had done a better job in Qatar-fiesta than Wilson JR"
Mmmm .... if he said that- well he can write off any chance of ever driving for Malcom :D ..........eventhough i know he's telling the truth ! :D

[stefanvv]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=733ffNzpiiM

[stefanvv]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAc4DroI0YU

[Kielder]

I have to recognise that I tried the link of the first pic :p :: http://www.mykyros.es:8080/GwtGui.jsp?empresa=

[rallye-vid]

yeah working at all.. who have the password? ;)

[makinen_fan]

Where did you find those pics?? Interesting, any way to get such a map to view ourselfs?

[Kielder]

Sweet retirement...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCqQXd5CIAAJb1-.jpg:large

[kolvas]

The sound from livestream disappeard? Or is it only me?

[mousti]

PG Andersson said on Swedish radio: "I can say I'd have done a much better job in Qatar Fiesta than Matthew Wilson" - oops, career suicide!

:D

[Kielder]

Many years without watching a Mercedes 190 E like that on rallying!

[MJW]

PG Andersson said on Swedish radio: "I can say I'd have done a much better job in Qatar Fiesta than Matthew Wilson" - oops, career suicide!

:D

No, only with Malcolm, who's team hasn't won anything of note, maybe Hyundai or Toyota will select drivers on talent not family DNA.

[kolvas]

What is the Porsche drivers doing? they are really really sloooooow

[skarderud]

PG Andersson said on Swedish radio: "I can say I'd have done a much better job in Qatar Fiesta than Matthew Wilson" - oops, career suicide!

:D



Maybe in a Ford, but not for other brands. He has right, no doubt.
he also said that he think its alittle strange that he didn't got that phonecall, he could also put in some cash in that car.

[Kielder]

To follow live stage times of the historic cars: Rally Sweden Historic (http://rally-local.sitsports.es/entryList.php)

[Tom206wrc]

Loeb SS13 ??? :confused:

[blissard]

To follow live stage times of the historic cars: Rally Sweden Historic (http://rally-local.sitsports.es/entryList.php)

I can find everything but the stage times.., where are they?

[vkangas]

I can find everything but the stage times.., where are they?
Rally Sweden Historic - Combined Classification (http://rally-local.sitsports.es/stage-classifications.php?id=12)

[Sprocket]

Coverage of historics doing Hagfors Sprint on SVT from 12:29:26 on the counter

[Tom206wrc]

Next time Östberg is ahead of Latvala :p :

[Delta_HF]

Loeb and Ogier set identical times on SS13 Seb still +25.2

[AndyRAC]

PG Andersson said on Swedish radio: "I can say I'd have done a much better job in Qatar Fiesta than Matthew Wilson" - oops, career suicide!

:D



He's right! The drive should have gone to a 'local' - who excels on snow.

[dimviii]

The 2 Sebs look pretty friendly in the service park...

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/9641/loebogier.jpg

[Kielder]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3tefSupdvY

[Kielder]

Where did you find those pics?? Interesting, any way to get such a map to view ourselfs?

I took them from the Twitter account of a Spanish girl (https://twitter.com/felisa_ares) who works for a company which is working with SIT there.


yeah working at all.. who have the password? ;)

Is there any hacker in the house :cool: ?

[mousti]

Sadly, Pontus Tidemand will not start the rally tomorrow, due to engine problems from SS9 this morning.

[A FONDO]

Prokop is really going to hold off Sordo :)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Petter Solberg wins Historic Swedish rally and celebrates like 2003 Championship win. :)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCqu00HCcAAMSGE.jpg

[tolis]

No restart for Tidemand... :(

[Kielder]

Rally Sweden Historic - Combined Classification (http://rally-local.sitsports.es/stage-classifications.php?id=12)

Petter won!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCqu00HCcAAMSGE.jpg:large

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ostberg heading for the podium... :)

[Kielder]

No restart for Tidemand... :(

Mechanical damage in the engine :( .

[BleAivano]

Mechanical damage in the engine :( .

on the Swedish Rally Radio they said that it was damage to the cylinder head.

[Kielder]

on the Swedish Rally Radio they said that it was damage to the cylinder head.

He himself published it on Twitter :) :

@PontusTidemand (https://twitter.com/PontusTidemand) Its over... no restart, mechanical damage in the engine. Sad to end @RallySweden (https://twitter.com/RallySweden) so early.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCqvYyYCcAAmzRs.jpg:large

[BruceC]

Petter on historic rally on Hagfors Sprint on SVT from 12:59:00 on the counter.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

SVT reporters returned on the live stream: Playexklusivt: Svenska rallyt - 9/2 10.00 | SVT Play (http://www.svtplay.se/video/1008081/9-2-10-00)

[Perra71]

Hopefully we will get round 2 of the Hagfors sprint on the livestream ;)

[Gregor-y]

Exciting stuff. He's fiddling with his phone on television.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Petter on historic rally on Hagfors Sprint on SVT from 12:59:00 on the counter.

Link please ?

[RS]

Citroen do have a good chance at the WCC though because VW have Latvala

:D

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ostberg extends gap to JML to 6 sec... :)

Hagfors2 live on stream !! :bounce:

[Rally Talent]

In overall, this rally has been a big disappointment for Finns. We had such a strong setup for this event, but I think all our 5 WRC drivers haven't met what was expected from them.

I'm most, if we can say "impressed", with Juho seems to be learning Fiesta little by little. His times are improving as the rally advances. It will be interesting to see what he can do later on this season when he is more adapted with Fiesta. Or in a Polo.... ;)

Very impressed with Sebs and Tidemand (despite the retirement). They are the stars of this rally so far.

[kirungi okwogera]

Oh wow, Ogier started 2.4 ahead of Loeb and is starting last sector 1.9 behind... wonder if Loeb got the first splits and sped up.

[Perra71]

SS11 Hagfors Sprint 2 is Live on the SVT stream now!

[WUff1]

Fight Ostberg - Latvala and Prokop -Sordo are still very interesting - the other positions seem to be fixed.