Wrc Vodafone Rally de Portugal 2013

[tolis]

http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/528384_10200190571141204_1757105410_n.jpg

[tolis]

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/551338_10151423572243952_1983628552_n.jpg

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

[Luis Pacheco]

Fotos Fafe Rally Sprint 2013 (http://www.ralisonline.net/pt/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5061%3Afotos-fafe-rally-sprint-2013&catid=85%3Aeventos&Itemid=147)

[Luis Pacheco]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ELqcjTJwZG8

[EightGear]

Still nothing on RTP2 stream?

[SubaruNorway]

Starting on RTP2 now http://www.rtp.pt/play/direto/rtp2

[Luis Pacheco]

Is live now.

[eestlane]

It was supposed to start 14:30 local

[pedrorito]

Video of Jean Todt...

Awesome! :D

[rallye-vid]

Now someone should translate the video for us ;p

[SubaruNorway]

Live results anywhere?

[Moriarty]

Live results anywhere?
noname result - WRC Fafe Rally Sprint 2013 - Results - Rally-Base (http://rally-base.com/2013/wrc-fafe-rally-sprint-2013/)

[darkstar]

the live coverage is laging pretty mutch, isnt it?

[pedrorito]

I'm in Germany too and in RTP Play the live stream is ok ;)

[rallye-vid]

Sometimes - but still better than nothing ;)

[darkstar]

hmm, mabye it´s me then but with dsl 16.000 it should work fine normally ;)

[SubaruNorway]

Østberg and Mikko didn't start? Just remembered i guess they are sharing cars

[ian123]

the live coverage is laging pretty mutch, isnt it?

yes lagging badly especially at the jump lol,huge crowds great to see

[MAXLD]

For "non-Portuguese" speakers assisting the stream:

Carlos Barbosa (ACP President - Rally Portugal Organizer) just said LIVE a few minutes ago that Rally Portugal 2014 is almost certain to return to Fafe! They are already talking to the local entities to bring back the Rally Portugal to these classic stages in 2014 ! :bounce:
The switch from the South/Algarve to the North is basically confirmed now! What a great day. :)


Don't miss the second and third/final pass in a few moments:

- 15:45/16:30 (UTC - PT/UK time): SS2 (LIVE RTP2)
- 16:53/17:35 (UTC - PT/UK time): SS3 (LIVE RTP2)

[MAXLD]

Østberg and Mikko didn't start? Just remembered i guess they are sharing cars

Indeed, cars are shared. One takes it for the 1st pass and the other for the 2nd. The fastest of the two will be on the 3rd and final pass for the victory.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Sorry to ask this here but I am suddenly getting real problems viewing any flash streams ...

They are making my Firefox browser hang and I am having the same problem even on other browsers ...

Anyone else having problems or know what I can do to fix this ??

[Luis Pacheco]

classic stages in 2014 ! :bounce:
The switch from the South/Algarve to the North is basically confirmed now! What a great day. :)


Let´s see...
Will depend largely on the financial availability of the north authorities of the country ..

[A FONDO]

Sorry to ask this here but I am suddenly getting real problems viewing any flash streams ...

They are making my Firefox browser hang and I am having the same problem even on other browsers ...

Anyone else having problems or know what I can do to fix this ??

I was also having plenty of problems with recent flash updates. I downgraded to version 11.5 and it's okay now.

[dimviii]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/7268_10151423783223952_754203888_n.jpg

[Koceens]

That jump is just crazy. Thierry, Mads and Mikko were awesome!

Hoping to get some HQ pictures for my desktop. :)

[ian123]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/7268_10151423783223952_754203888_n.jpg

is there any jumps like that in the rally or just at the rally sprint,thats crazy

[Luis Pacheco]

The same jump in the 80´s

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y1iiGxyqK7s/TyNRUzQ7BnI/AAAAAAAAC4U/XvzhDUl-uc0/s1600/1985__PORT__JOSE_MIGUEL.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wXxYZwLVM_U/TyNRyH6VMCI/AAAAAAAAC4k/A2wIR6h2lU4/s1600/portugal+1985-cvr.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Is SS2 still running ?

[rallye-vid]

The same jump in the 80´s


crazy :s mokin:

[MAXLD]

Let´s see...
Will depend largely on the financial availability of the north authorities of the country ..

Unfortunately true, although their will is certain... there will be much more potential for investment returns due the amount of spectators. Not only for the locals but also for attracting some more sponsors overall. Plus, the North location always attracts much more fellow Spanish rally fans to join the party and that's always good.

And with so many people, this might trigger more Live coverage like it used to have back in the 90's with RTP & SIC giving the event a priority coverage.
We'll have to wait for final confirmation but every entity is really pushing for it like never before.


SS3 and final run starts right now:

- 16:53 (UTC - PT/UK timezone): FAFE RALI SPRINT - SS3 (LIVE RTP2)

[A FONDO]

The same jump in the 80´s

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y1iiGxyqK7s/TyNRUzQ7BnI/AAAAAAAAC4U/XvzhDUl-uc0/s1600/1985__PORT__JOSE_MIGUEL.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wXxYZwLVM_U/TyNRyH6VMCI/AAAAAAAAC4k/A2wIR6h2lU4/s1600/portugal+1985-cvr.jpg

It's a bit sad to see today, even much less spectators being packed on the left bank and many guards staring thoroughly on the other, like an artificial border in the Middle East lol

[PLuto]

Live results anywhere?

WRC Fafe Rally Sprint 2013 - Results - Rally-Base (http://rally-base.com/2013/wrc-fafe-rally-sprint-2013)

[pedrorito]

Crazy Sordo! :O

[A FONDO]

Congratulations to Sordo

Best time | Total runs

1. Sordo 00:03:39.2 |2
2. Mads 00:03:40.3 | 2
3. Hirvonen 00:03:44.9 | 1
4. Novikov 00:03:47.6 | 1
5. Mikelsen 00:03:49.2 | 3
6. Prokop 00:03:49.6 | 3
7. Attiyah 00:03:49.8 | 2
8. Kubica 00:03:57.1 | 3

[MAXLD]

Damn! Dani really wanted to win, his run was insanely on the limit... and that jump, holly sh/! :D The perfect example of the miracle that is rally suspensions nowadays.

Great stuff by Prokop! On the first two runs he was equally spectacular.
Same with Nasser on the first run and Neuville on the second.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Damn... missed most of the live coverage and it sounds like the jumps were spectacular ... :cool:

Had a look on YouTube but too soon yet for todays event but there was this from 2012 ... :eek:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31_8Q1ArYz4

[tolis]

Real rally atmosphere

http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/156593_418763498220208_1647322173_n.jpg

[faateris]

Sordo, I'm realy surprised..... :eek:

[MAXLD]

Vídeos already start to appear:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Agq7KJp6k1Y
(not mine)

[Kielder]

These are some pics I took there today:

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/DSC06994_zps8cc8ec83.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BHMV3DgCYAAwbSM.jpg:large
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/DSC07668_zpsd518924c.jpg
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/DSC07180_zps5e7cffdc.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BHMShwCCcAABr2Y.jpg:large

[AP-Racing]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BHEgSDRCUAA4sq5.jpg

[Kielder]

For "non-Portuguese" speakers assisting the stream:

Carlos Barbosa (ACP President - Rally Portugal Organizer) just said LIVE a few minutes ago that Rally Portugal 2014 is almost certain to return to Fafe! They are already talking to the local entities to bring back the Rally Portugal to these classic stages in 2014 ! http://www.motorsportforums.com/images/smilies/bouncy.gif



Who knows why they are thinking on that...

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/II%20Fafe%20Rally%20Sprint/DSC07015_zps50b972cd.jpg
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/II%20Fafe%20Rally%20Sprint/DSC07048_zps00f3f963.jpg

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/II%20Fafe%20Rally%20Sprint/DSC07262_zpsac5ec54f.jpg

I was there for the first time... and god. What an amazing atmosphere, I'm completely astonished on what I witnessed today. Only if this were "real" competitive stages...

I hope they bring the rally back here indeed. Amazing stuff.

Amazing Nasser, sliding all over the place! :)

[Ricardo Tiago Susana]

next year the rally will be in Fafe

[Kielder]

My video of Otsberg on the last run of the Rally Sprint at Pedra Sentada's jump.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm2_uJcHvOk&feature=youtu.be

Two more pics (these aren't mine):
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/555657_537207233003555_1506007005_n.jpg
http://i5.minus.com/it3L5QykA3dsz.jpg

Do you remember?
http://i.imgur.com/gstkG.jpg

[Ricardo Tiago Susana]

already have link of Sordo jump in youtube, maybee beat the Schwarz record
search for:
Dani Sordo jumping in RallySprint Fafe 2013WRC Fafe Rally Sprint 2013

[dimviii]

already have link of Sordo jump in youtube, maybee beat the Schwarz record
search for:
Dani Sordo jumping in RallySprint Fafe 2013WRC Fafe Rally Sprint 2013

thanks mate!

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

[MAXLD]

Who knows why they are thinking on that...


http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/II%20Fafe%20Rally%20Sprint/DSC07048_zps00f3f963.jpg




Y, hehe, beats me... XD

It was long overdue, but I think they also chose it now because the several contracts made for Algarve expire this year, I think they make like 3 year contracts with all the entities and sponsors. So I guess they had to make a decision anyways for 2014, and these two editions of Fafe Rally Sprint gave some assurance that the crowd is at his best nowadays and organization is prepared for a switch. FIA's has also been more open to Rally organization strategies and longer stages lately, so this is all a gathering of a lot of positive factors.


Btw, IMO that Vodafone structure on the top of the hill was a good idea for this year. It fills a lot more the landscape on photos and videos and gives a nice point of reference for the jumps. Maybe it blocked some of the view for some fans out there next to it, but I think it helps the event's image.

[dimviii]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9zj8nfbVkxo

[dimviii]

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

[tolis]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BHMh6WlCcAAnfN0.jpg:large

[Kielder]

One more video. Mikko doing the downhill at Confurco on the second run. Ostberg was the most spectacular driver there, it was a shame not having recorded it.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KSDWYyGAG0

[Kielder]

Y, hehe, beats me... XD

It was long overdue, but I think they also chose it now because the several contracts made for Algarve expire this year, I think they make like 3 year contracts with all the entities and sponsors. So I guess they had to make a decision anyways for 2014, and these two editions of Fafe Rally Sprint gave some assurance that the crowd is at his best nowadays and organization is prepared for a switch. FIA's has also been more open to Rally organization strategies and longer stages lately, so this is all a gathering of a lot of positive factors.


Btw, IMO that Vodafone structure on the top of the hill was a good idea for this year. It fills a lot more the landscape on photos and videos and gives a nice point of reference for the jumps. Maybe it blocked some of the view for some fans out there next to it, but I think it helps the event's image.

Certainly, yes. I moved around that side of the road, but it was impossible to see the gravel from most of places there. It used to be the best point to shoot photos (there isn't anything at the back). If we add the banner imitating Sweden's jump's ones, not anymore.
The proof is in the pudding. The spectators and a GNR are the tradicional and best background at Pedra Sentada.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/DSC09445_zps312aec38.jpg

[6789]

Such an amazing stage!!!!!

[Luis Pacheco]

Fotos Ralis Serras de Fafe 2013 (http://www.ralisonline.net/pt/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5065:fotos-ralis-serras-de-fafe-2013&catid=85:eventos&Itemid=147)

[stefanvv]

Nice:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSc_FiqKNk4

[Luis Pacheco]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CwJr2o72ylE#!

[RICARDO75]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOpn9DDumqY&feature=player_embedded

[RICARDO75]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBebErBxLY0&feature=player_embedded

[RICARDO75]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mULqmjS-OB8

[makinen_fan]

amazing jump by Sordo:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bsGQwhkrzA

[Zeropt]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/529311_566531326701622_887846292_n.jpg

Translation: my girlfriend said "me or the rally!", i`m gonna miss her... lol

[makinen_fan]

scary jump from Prokop


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N1jyedXymg

[dimviii]

so did Sordo brake the record?

[dodgey1]

WOW. What an amazing atmosphere. Is there anywhere next week on rally Portugal we can expect an atmosphere anything like that???

[Zeropt]

Maybe next fraiday on the Special Stage at the end of the first leg in Lisbon.

[Kielder]

A friend of mine forgot his camera bag (photo below) at a car park near the Pedra Sentada jump. His camera and many accesories were inside it. Any information is welcome.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/75712_4638567163643_516547659_n.jpg

[Andre Oliveira]

WOW. What an amazing atmosphere. Is there anywhere next week on rally Portugal we can expect an atmosphere anything like that???

No way.

[Luis Pacheco]

Ostberg testing.
Amazing onboard view!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8Bu_1UOHRvM#!

[Luis Pacheco]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=N0xLq3S9Sks

[Sardalense]

Four more photos from me :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/551504_10151534337599244_1540922240_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/563669_10151534333644244_1119263955_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/560247_10151534327484244_730923069_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/47046_10151535528739244_811440959_n.jpg

[dimviii]

nice video with spins for Nasser and Mikkelsen at same corner,and a close call for Ostberg.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ov27j9ppwLg

[dimviii]

http://www.forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_04_2013/post-90-0-75190500-1365334022.jpghttp://www.rallysport.ru/newwr/uploads/albums/big/001767580.jpg

[Motorsportfun]

Meanwhile in Faro...

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[darkstar]

Ostberg testing.
Amazing onboard view!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8Bu_1UOHRvM#!

crazy...thanks for posting this!

[Kielder]

Before going to the Rally Sprint, I spent an hour at the Service Park. It was manifest that Mikkelsen was proud to debut with the Polo. He was doing a photo session for the media when I arrived.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/II%20Fafe%20Rally%20Sprint/DSC06911_zpsff781545.jpg

There's no doubt that Neuville left many friends at Citroen Racing. He and Gisoul were talking with several members of the French most of the time.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/II%20Fafe%20Rally%20Sprint/DSC06949_zps94913d3c.jpg

Kubica was there too, speaking for a long time with a Citroen's technician about the gravel setup. It reminded me a recent article on Autosport which showed the Pole's awareness about rallying and his commitment. It said that he woke up in the dark on the Saturday before the last Canaries Rally to see the onboard video from the recce.

Then, Neuville went to welcome Kubica. They were talking about the differences between the Fiesta and the DS3. The Belgian was very interested in the modified gear paddle of the DS3. Later, Nasser joined them.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/DSC06966_zps2df676f3.jpg

BTW, Kubica told me that his famous photo showing a finger on the last ERC event was, as it was supposed, a joke to a friend who was there supporting him.

Two else:
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/II%20Fafe%20Rally%20Sprint/DSC06980_zpsbe4eddd4.jpg
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/II%20Fafe%20Rally%20Sprint/DSC06988_zpsf8f44713.jpg

[danon]

A friend of mine forgot his camera bag (photo below) at a car park near the Pedra Sentada jump. His camera and many accesories were inside it. Any information is welcome.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/75712_4638567163643_516547659_n.jpg
Whoever you are - be a MAN and bring it back!!!

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/2900/biby.jpg

[mArtini racing]

I went to the service park before going to the SS too. I was surprised about the few people that was there. It was late and all the people stayed already at the SS.

My review:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J46ZCvyW1vc

[rallyfiend]

Meanwhile in Faro...

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Seems they've recycled the Volvo Ocean Race Oasis....

Arabian Nights in Alicante - Abu Dhabi & The Volvo Ocean Race - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48FK-YhsZkE)

[rallyfiend]

Meanwhile in Faro...

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Seems they may have recycled some of the Volvo Ocean Race Oasis....

Arabian Nights in Alicante - Abu Dhabi & The Volvo Ocean Race - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48FK-YhsZkE)

[rage82]

Watching the results from saturday Kubica was sixth on the second run slightly faster than Neuville and on the 3-rd run he was 5-th, only 0.9 sec. behind Mads. Maybe he can be a proper challenger on gravel also in wrc-2 category. What do you guys think about that?

[Francis44]

Watching the results from saturday Kubica was sixth on the second run slightly faster than Neuville and on the 3-rd run he was 5-th, only 0.9 sec. behind Mads. Maybe he can be a proper challenger on gravel also in wrc-2 category. What do you guys think about that?

Neuville only ran once. Plus in his first pass Kubica was quite alot slower than Moura in a Evo IX.

I believe he will be a contender on gravel but not just yet, he will be seeing the stages for the first time. Maybe later in the year.

[dimviii]

Watching the results from saturday Kubica was sixth on the second run slightly faster than Neuville and on the 3-rd run he was 5-th, only 0.9 sec. behind Mads. Maybe he can be a proper challenger on gravel also in wrc-2 category. What do you guys think about that?

as Francis said watch the diff with Moura.It is to early to have conclusions at gravel for Robert.Don t expect same performance as asphalt.

[rallyfun]

Watching the results from saturday Kubica was sixth on the second run slightly faster than Neuville and on the 3-rd run he was 5-th, only 0.9 sec. behind Mads. Maybe he can be a proper challenger on gravel also in wrc-2 category. What do you guys think about that?

He is going to shake up WRC next season if he stays in ralling, also he brings publicity and media interest to WRC on a different scale than Raikkonen. It's opportunity for FIA to take WRC to another level.

[rage82]

as Francis said watch the diff with Moura.It is to early to have conclusions at gravel for Robert.Don t expect same performance as asphalt.

Of course I'm not expecting the same performance as on tarmac but the diff with Moura was 6 sec. in 1-st run and Kubica was faster with 2.5 sec. on the last run. I'm not thinking that Kubica will be the fastest guy in wrc-2 just straight out of the box but it looks like he's fast.

P.S I didn't watch the live coverage, now I see that Neuville did some donuts in his run so his time is incomparable with Kubica's one.

[Luis Pacheco]

The crazy of the 80´s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztXy8xSYuyQ

[stefanvv]

The crazy of the 80´s

Only "El Toro rosso" is missing

[Zeropt]

Then...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UA_6QmTjSRw/TtA5cnXQAKI/AAAAAAAAPFE/4OgXW3U_MM0/s1600/1999%2BRallye%2Bde%2BPortugal%2BRichard%2BBurns-Robert%2BReid.jpg

Now...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/528292_456904164385676_286178976_n.jpg

[Zeropt]

On board Pedro Meireles/Mário Castro, Skoda Fabia S2000:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_2A3jdKWvE

[Zeropt]

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xytxd9_citroen-wrc-2013-fafe-rally-sprint_auto

[dimviii]

so did Sordo brake the record?

no news?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BHPXeSrCcAApcJQ.jpg:large

[vino_93]

does anyone know with which car will start Ligato ? he plans to do the WRC 2 with Impreza Sedan R4, but he is in class 3 on the entry list...

[rallyfiend]

does anyone know with which car will start Ligato ? he plans to do the WRC 2 with Impreza Sedan R4, but he is in class 3 on the entry list...

I think he is Priority 3 - not class 3.

All WRC 2 and WRC 3 competitors are considered P3.

[Kielder]

Problems for Lappi & Wiegand today:

http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/559880_599110166768842_1032322497_n.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BHVa5T9CYAAwsR5.jpg

[Kielder]

You must see THE video from Fafe. Great editing, it couldn't be more epic:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=yfdLt5c71gI

[jbmarcus21]

Last Test Days for Rally Wrc Portugal with Al-Attiyah, Prokop, Kosciuszko, Lappi, PG Andersson
[GALLERY PHOTOS] Les derniers Tests pour le Rallye Wrc Portugal 2013 (http://planetemarcus.com/les-derniers-tests-pour-le-rallye-wrc-portugal-2013/)

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/7494/3762n.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/132/3762n.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

Thanks to Jorge Gomes – Click Time Photo

[stefanvv]

Quotes ahead of the Rally Portugal

Jari-Matti Latvala, Polo R WRC #7
“I have often been quick in Portugal, but my best result so far is the third place I achieved in 2011. I hope I manage to come through clean this year and challenge for a place on the podium. The Polo R WRC certainly has the potential. Sébastien’s victories in Sweden and Mexico have shown that. The first three rounds of the world championship were a bit difficult for me. Unfortunately, not everything went entirely to plan. I just needed time to get used to the car. However, I had the necessary trust in the car on the Power Stage in Mexico – and that good feeling got even stronger during the tests in Portugal. The Rally Portugal is known for its ‘blind crests’, which are really rather special. You really have to be alert as you approach these crests, as you cannot see whether they are followed by a left-hander or a right-hander. For this reason, it is also important to be very accurate during the Recce in the run-up to the rally, to ensure that the pace notes cannot be misunderstood in any way.”

Sébastien Ogier, Polo R WRC #8
“I'm feeling much better now, after illness left me feeling below par last week. Withdrawing from the Fafe Rally Sprint was a very tough decision, especially given all the enthusiastic fans. However, it was the right decision in order to allow me to recover fully. We saw at the Rally Mexico that the Polo R WRC is also competitive on gravel, and that is important. The coming rally in Portugal is another good indication of where we stand, and will be particularly interesting because those will be the kind of conditions we will come up against most often in the World Rally Championship: hard gravel and stages not much above sea level. However, the Rally Portugal has two sides to it. When it is dry there, the ground is very hard and offers a lot of grip. However, when it is wet, the ground becomes very soft and muddy and only offers a very limited amount of grip. We discovered that last year – and it is not particularly fun driving there in those conditions. I much prefer it to be dry. A feature of the special stages in Portugal are the many crests and jumps, which are often followed by quick, blind corners. I am confident that we will follow on from our excellent recent performances in Portugal, as I really like the rally. It is one of my favourite rallies. In 2010 it was the scene of my first victory in the World Rally Championship, and I won again there in 2011. That makes it the only WRC rally that I have won twice in my career – so far.”

Andreas Mikkelsen, Polo R WRC #9
“I can hardly wait for the start of the Rally Portugal. It will be my first rally with the Polo R WRC, although I did have a number of outings with Volkswagen last year and have already been completely integrated in the team. As such, the only thing that is really new to me is the element of competing in a current World Rally Car. After two successful years in the IRC, I feel ready to take the step up into the World Rally Championship. In my opinion, the Rally Portugal is one of the most difficult on the race calendar. There are a lot of ‘blind’ passages and relatively little grip. The last time I drove there was back in 2007, so it will practically be a new event for me. I was lucky enough to be able to take part in the Recce last year. As such, I have some idea of what to expect. Despite this, it will certainly be one of the most difficult rallies of the year for me. It will be important not to make any mistakes and to avoid any incidents. We want to finish the race and learn as much as possible. After that, we can concentrate on getting quicker at the subsequent rallies.”



Three questions for Sven Smeets, WRC Team Manager

What does it mean to the team, to line up with a third Polo R WRC from the Rally Portugal onward – from both a sporting and logistical point of view?
“From a sporting point of view, it is obviously nice to see Andreas back in a World Rally Car after a long break. He initially has different sporting goals to those of Sébastien and Jari-Matti. Portugal, in particular, is practically new territory for him. For Andreas, it will primarily be a matter of gaining experience and completing the rallies wherever possible. Where he feels more confident, he can also show what kind of speed he is capable of. For the team, a third car simply means more material and more work. We have to take more spare parts with us, including an additional spare engine and another gearbox. On top of that comes the equipment for another service place, as well as additional personnel: one engineer and three mechanics. Compared to the first two rallies in Europe, we are now travelling with another truck, which will mainly be loaded with material for Andreas and Mikko’s Polo R WRC.”

Why did Volkswagen not start the rally season with three Polo R WRCs right from the word go, rather than contest the first three rounds of the world championship with just two cars?
“Because of the extra effort that comes with a third car. We wanted to give ourselves enough time to conscientiously run through all the processes involved in a rally weekend – and with a completely new car and, to a certain degree, new drivers. We also wanted to see how the Polo R WRC performed in competitive conditions. Had we discovered a major problem over the course of the first three rallies, we would then have had to solve it on three cars. It goes without saying that this would also have meant extra costs. When it boils down to it, we just wanted to give ourselves a little time to find our feet in the first three months of the season.”

What will be the team’s biggest challenge at the Rally Portugal?
“That depends in no small part on the weather. In the past we have seen that the cars are given quite a tough ride at this rally when it rains. The route becomes very muddy and slippery. However, when it is dry and the roads are in good condition, we will experience a really good gravel rally in Portugal, at which it will all come down to the driver. It is a real drivers’ rally. The closing Power Stage is also over 52 kilometres long. That is extraordinary in itself, and means that the drivers must really earn the extra world championship points.”

[A FONDO]

Last Test Days for Rally Wrc Portugal with Al-Attiyah, Prokop, Kosciuszko, Lappi, PG Andersson


Here is the full original album

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.551500488222853.1073741845.158073837565522&type=1

[Bartek]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/544243_551501611556074_1691835365_n.jpg

Any photos or videos from RK test?

[Sardalense]

Two photos from today's test:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/552768_10151537248249244_1052163631_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/66811_10151537450099244_1148633886_n.jpg

Tomorrow I will upload more photos, now I have to sleep more that 4 hours :p

[Francis44]

Good old Portugal making victims even before recce.

[A FONDO]

Two photos from today's test:





Tomorrow I will upload more photos, now I have to sleep more that 4 hours :p

will be waiting for them, seem promising. btw, the website in your signature doesn't work.

[Sardalense]

will be waiting for them, seem promising. btw, the website in your signature doesn't work.

Keep trying because sometimes it works and sometimes doesn't. After the rally I will see what I can do to fix the problem ;)

[Co-driven]

does anyone know with which car will start Ligato ? he plans to do the WRC 2 with Impreza Sedan R4, but he is in class 3 on the entry list...

Ligato will start in a Subaru Impreza from Top Run:

http://i46.tinypic.com/2qd3j92.jpg

[Francis44]

Lappi's car being rescued from off Esapekka Lappi - Out - Portugal 2013 WRC 2 Monday Test - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGpe4HwDO8g&feature=youtu.be) .

[makinen_fan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvuGRn8dC_Y&feature=youtu.be

[stefanvv]

Preview is online - Vodafone Rally de Portugal: The WRC Magazine ::: Free Sport Live Streams / Videos (http://www.laola1.tv/en/int/motorsports/fia-world-rally-championship/vodafone-rally-de-portugal-the-wrc-magazine/video/492-3119-116332.html)

[gravelman]

Can the coverage of the event be streamed from a foreign channel on Saturday night?? Portuguese, Finnish, etc language doesn't matter, please PM me :)

[stefanvv]

I don't know what you mean by foreign channel, but this is the schedule of Servus TV (RedBull) (timezone CET):

Saturday, 13. April, 10.40 H (Red Bull TV by ServusTV)
Rallye Portugal - Highlights from 1. Day

Saturday, 13. April, 0.05 H
Rallye Portugal - Highlights from 2. Day more >> (http://www.servustv.com/cs/Satellite/Article/World-Rally-Championship-2013-011259497543908)

Monday, 15. April, 22.45 H
Rallye Portugal - Highlights from Weekend more >> (http://www.servustv.com/cs/Satellite/Article/World-Rally-Championship-2013-011259497541073)

[Rasantes]

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.551828421523393.1073741846.158073837565522&type=1


https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/62822_551828658190036_628761098_n.jpg


https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/57989_551828501523385_1863359409_n.jpg


https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/521960_551828594856709_481684361_n.jpg


https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/533770_551828738190028_806524975_n.jpg


https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/529648_551828484856720_1071400337_n.jpg

[dimviii]

http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2013/photos/wsprintrc_fafe_rallysprint_2013/bel__mg_1576.jpghttp://www.ewrc.cz/images/2013/photos/wsprintrc_fafe_rallysprint_2013/bel__mg_1513.jpghttp://www.ewrc.cz/images/2013/photos/wsprintrc_fafe_rallysprint_2013/bel__b3c7191.jpg

eWRC.cz - Fotogalerie WRC Fafe Rally Sprint 2013 Gonzalo Belay (http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/fotogalery.php?events=8477&fotograf=165)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

There appears to be some live coverage of the Rally de Portugal on the RTP channels... cant wait ! :bounce:


Emissions special Rally de Portugal in RTP:

12/04/2013 - SSS5 Lisbon - RTP2, between 19:00 and 20:00;

13/04/2013 - SS8 Loulé 1 - RTP2, between 12:10 and 13:10;

13/04/2013 - SS11 Loule 2 - RTP2, between 17:10 to 18:10:

14/04/2013 - SS13 Almodovar 1 - RTP2, between 09:05 and 10:25;

14/04/2013 - SS15 Almodovar 2 - Power Stage - RTP1 between 14:10 and 15:05

Página da RTP2 - RTP (http://www.rtp.pt/rtp2/)

RTP acompanha Rali de Portugal 2013 - Novidades RTP (http://www.rtp.pt/icmblogs/rtp/novidades/?k=RTP-acompanha-Rali-de-Portugal-2013.rtp&post=44094)

Stream: SPORTV GRATIS ONLINE - RTP 2 grátis, rtp2 online (http://www.estadio.in/rtp2)

[Salist]

One night and going to Faro! :-)

[rbatista82]

Photos from Fafe Rally Sprint
Fafe Rally Sprint - Fotos - SuperMotores.net (http://www.supermotores.net/fafe-rally-sprint-fotos/)
Fafe Rally Sprint: 2º Grupo de fotos - SuperMotores.net (http://www.supermotores.net/fafe-rally-sprint-2o-grupo-de-fotos/)

[Zeropt]

Monday Test WRC2


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7oS6LG8lWw

[HarriK]

I did on monday recce with my girlfriend as my 'co-driver' :D
Lost big time before first stage but overall ok managed to drive ss 1,2,7 and 8 with 208 peugeot.
Nothing special on ss1.
One good right over crest on 15,6km at ss2, but maybe not enougt speed there.

Ss7 a lot of more in my opinion. 8km junction to left maybe be a little confusion place. Quite an high speed entry there.
50m lenght water splash forced me to take my shoes and shoks off and first check out the river :D also 3 poliseman drove there to have an chat with me. Nobody of them talk english so i jump in my peugeot and drove past the river . They didn't follow us :rolleyes:
There was almost 40 centimeters water.

Ss8. Wau! A very spectacular views.

Today shopping and only service park 1hour and shakedown recce. SD is very slippery for first cars!

[Teme]

SD is very slippery for first cars!

Which brings to my mind a question, who will be this years victim in shakedown? I mean, 2012 Nobre and Abbring, 2011 Block, 2009 Sousa and Tarabus. Just saying. (Not sure if it's always been the same stage though)

[Sardalense]

Which brings to my mind a question, who will be this years victim in shakedown? I mean, 2012 Nobre and Abbring, 2011 Block, 2009 Sousa and Tarabus. Just saying. (Not sure if it's always been the same stage though)

The SD is exactly the same since 2005.

[Zeropt]

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xyu6yh_citroen-wrc-2012-fafe-rally-sprint-camera-embarquee_sport

[HarriK]

Took some photos with my lumia yesterday at Servicepark

http://harrinkuvat.1g.fi/kuvat/Rallikuvat/2013/

[Jafry]

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2013/1135/1135_vodafone_rally_de_portugal_2013_9999e956e3.jp g

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2013/1135/1135_vodafone_rally_de_portugal_2013_92e70f6228.jp g

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2013/1135/1135_vodafone_rally_de_portugal_2013_04d497967e.jp g

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2013/1135/1135_vodafone_rally_de_portugal_2013_728849e9bf.jp g

More photos from service before start HERE (http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1135)

[Bartek]

Kubica's car is with other Citroen's?

[makinen_fan]

From HarriK's photos it appears to have its own area

http://harrinkuvat.1g.fi/kuvat/Rallikuvat/2013/RallyPortugal/servicepark/WP_002071.jpg/_full.jpg

[Kielder]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BHfKlA-CUAEv5ok.jpg:large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BHfJwiSCMAAfXlb.jpg:large

[dimviii]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/374538_238347996304907_1862886406_n.pnghttp://www.forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_04_2013/post-2088-0-66999800-1365604291.jpghttps://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/558139_10201187824844551_1037285132_n.jpghttps://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/544773_238433142963059_601015646_n.jpg

[efe-e]

are there any other pics from JWRC cars & drivers?

[Rasantes]

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.496220413748585.1073741826.178574282179868&type=3&l=88ac8b5114


https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/64421_496220603748566_240694713_n.jpg


https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/150491_496220727081887_229564544_n.jpg


https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/548961_496220737081886_2094602675_n.jpg


https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/72687_496220710415222_1653071821_n.jpg


https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/533315_496220817081878_1581261930_n.jpg

[dimviii]

new recce car for Ogier.
lol at Latvalas glasses.

[dimviii]

lolololol
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/529489_10151430330443952_1133982195_n.jpg

[mousti]

Bruno Magalhaes 207

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/149291_10200595500065377_928374517_n.jpg

[Andre Oliveira]

Ex 14-DT-16, so ex Peugeot Portugal.

[Zeropt]

lol at Latvalas glasses.

Indeed! lol

[gravelman]

I don't know what you mean by foreign channel, but this is the schedule of Servus TV (RedBull) (timezone CET):

Saturday, 13. April, 10.40 H (Red Bull TV by ServusTV)
Rallye Portugal - Highlights from 1. Day

Saturday, 13. April, 0.05 H
Rallye Portugal - Highlights from 2. Day more >> (http://www.servustv.com/cs/Satellite/Article/World-Rally-Championship-2013-011259497543908)

Monday, 15. April, 22.45 H
Rallye Portugal - Highlights from Weekend more >> (http://www.servustv.com/cs/Satellite/Article/World-Rally-Championship-2013-011259497541073)


Thanks for this. By foreign I meant non English speaking channel. I don't mind what language it is being broadcast in, just require a stream of the action for Saturday night. All help is greatly appreciated :)

[Motorsportfun]

Italian TV

Tuesday 16/4


25' review (Motoring Rally News, with on-event reporters) at 20:00 CET on Canale Italia
25' review (Motoring Rally News, with on-event reporters) at 22:00 CET on Dinamica Channel (official streaming feed here: http://dinamicachannel.it/streaming-online).

Same evening on Sport Italia 2 (Red Bull's 52' TV-format)

Some days later on RAI Sports...

[gravelman]

Italian TV

Tuesday 16/4


25' review (Motoring Rally News, with on-event reporters) at 20:00 CET on Canale Italia
25' review (Motoring Rally News, with on-event reporters) at 22:00 CET on Dinamica Channel (official streaming feed here: http://dinamicachannel.it/streaming-online).

Same evening on Sport Italia 2 (Red Bull's 52' TV-format)

Some days later on RAI Sports...

Thank you, but link is not working for me

[marcin75]

we just arrived in faro :) ))

[Sardalense]

Two photos from today.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/63410_10151540644994244_846542221_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/524249_10151540482209244_1434334132_n.jpg

[Kielder]

Starting list for the QS: http://www.rallydeportugal.pt/Handlers/fileHandler.ashx?path=%2fResourcesUser%2fDocumento s%2fQuadro_oficial_de_afixacao%2fStarting_list_for _the_Qualifying_Stage.pdf&menuid=19

[HarriK]

11km to SD. Leaving hotel now. Sun is rising.

[dimviii]

11km to SD. Leaving hotel now. Sun is rising.
have a nice rally Harrik!

[HarriK]

Kuipers first on stage just now.

[andyone]

Rally funs are the most dedicated. the will walk and stand for long time. just to get to that point where they will only see a car passing.. Sweden people will stay in the freezing cold, or in russia. or in finland, here in Africa. we stand in the really burning sun.. just to go cheer and see a car going sidways or airborn... if you are a rally fun then you should know you are the best of the best fun of all sports... big up to all rally funs. we at home will always be with you following it up right here..

[HarriK]

Ogier and some transmission oil smell. Hopefully just overfilled or breather.

[Mad cat jnr]

Anyone got a link to results for QS?

[stefanvv]

Anyone got a link to results for QS?
Should appear here
WRC Rallye du Portugal 2013 - Classement, Info, Vidéos et Photo en direct du Rallye du Portugal| Best of Rally Live by MICHELIN | Rallye WRC en direct (http://best-of-rallylive.com/Evenements/Rally-de-Portugal-2013/Rallye-de-Portugal)

[makinen_fan]

Still an hour to go for the QS. Results should be here live
WRC Rallye du Portugal 2013 - Classement, Info, Vidéos et Photo en direct du Rallye du Portugal| Best of Rally Live by MICHELIN | Rallye WRC en direct (http://best-of-rallylive.com/Evenements/Rally-de-Portugal-2013/Rallye-de-Portugal)

[rage82]

Mads fastest so for in FP2, JML +2.0, Ogier +3.0, Sordo, Hirvonen, Novikov, Neuville

[AP-Racing]

Mads Ostberg (Fiesta WRC 3’04’0
Jari-Matti Latvala (Polo R WRC) +2s
Sébastien Ogier (Polo R WRC) +3s
Dani Sordo (DS3 WRC) +3s1
Mikko Hirvonen (DS3 WRC) +3s8
Evgeny Novikov (Fiesta WRC) +4s1
Thierry Neuville (Fiesta WRC) +4s9
Nasser Al-Attiyah (Fiesta WRC) +7s9

[EightGear]

No rally radio from QS...

[Micke_VOC]

<picture>https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/19215_506104556091343_1912055778_n.jpg</picture>

[rallye-vid]

QS is running now

[makinen_fan]

No radio for QS but live at 1230 for road position selection.

Nice fun between Becs and Mads here: https://soundcloud.com/madsostberg/jingle-for-wrclive

[makinen_fan]

World Rally Championship - News - Volkswagen concerns over Ogier fitness (http://www.wrc.com/news/volkswagen-concerns-over-ogier-fitness/?fid=18434)

[rage82]

No rally radio from QS...
I can remeber only once or twice live coverage from QS, despite it's interesting to know the results immediately

[rage82]

3.02.3 for Ogier Mikko +0.6

[rage82]

Now Sordo quickest - 3.01.6
Mads is 3-rd with 3.02.5
Neuville - 3.03.6 5-th fastest
JML- 3.02.4 - 3-rd fastest now ahead of Mads
The QS so far:
1.Sordo
2.Ogier
3. JML
4. Ostberg
5.Mikko
6.Novikov -3.03.2
7. Neuville
3.07.6 for Andreas Mikkelsen in his first QS with a factory car.

[A FONDO]

1 Dani Sordo DS3 WRC 3’01’6
2 Sébastien Ogier Polo R WRC +0s7
3 Jari-Matti Latvala Polo R WRC +0s8
4 Mads Ostberg Fiesta WRC +0s9
5 Mikko Hirvonen DS3 WRC +1s3
6 Thierry Neuville Fiesta WRC +2s
7 Martin Prokop Fiesta WRC +7s8

Shakedown/Qualifications (Portugal 2013) (http://www.rallye-sport.fr/shakedownqualifications-rallye-du-portugal-2013/)

[Viking]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/533359_496480543722572_684170906_n.png

[Francis44]

Mikkelsen still has a lot to learn I see.

[Zeropt]

I saw Sordo last weekend at Fafe, and by the way he was driving i`m not really surprise with the qualifying result. :up:

[Mad cat jnr]

No I believe Mikklesen has learnt alot, this is a tough rally with difficult stages. The old Mikklesen would of gone balls out from the word go and probably crashed within 4 or 5 stages. This Mikklesen will start slow and bed himself in and get the mileage! He has proven his pace, this year is all about getting the seat time and doing as the team tells him! He will be there to support Ogier and Latvala, but will still have the pace when allowed!

[stefanvv]

Mikkelsen still has a lot to learn I see.

Give him some mileage, results will come step by step

[rage82]

Any times from wrc-2 free practice?

[jbmarcus21]

Qualifying Stage [PHOTOS GALLERY]
Wrc Vodafone Rally de Portugal 2013 (http://planetemarcus.com/saison-wrc/portugal-2013/)

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/4322/3857l.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/692/3857l.jpg/)

[stefanvv]

Qualifying Stage [PHOTOS GALLERY]
Wrc Vodafone Rally de Portugal 2013 (http://planetemarcus.com/saison-wrc/portugal-2013/)

Nice, all cars in the air :D

[rage82]

Sordo 13-th on the road
Ogier - 12-th
JML- 11-th
Mads - 10-th
and so on. Not a big surprise though!

[rage82]

From Julien Porter: "And so far on the second run, it's Robert Kubica who is quickest in WRC2, Lappi hasn't been through for a second run yet"
Lappi was fastest on the first run

[Iskald]

Mikkelsen still has a lot to learn I see.

What a remarkable insight... ;-(

[dimviii]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8244/8639257967_d644c43d6c_c.jpg

more
2013 WRC Rally de Portugal - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bestofrallylive/sets/72157633216413901)

[dimviii]

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

[dimviii]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cBCwmUl5MmU

[dimviii]

:dozey: Waiting Jafry for ''better resolution'' photos :D
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BHkbOIZCQAAKaYx.jpg:large

[Franky]

:dozey: Waiting Jafry for ''better resolution'' photos :D


Of the girls you mean?

[dimviii]

Of the girls you mean?

of course NOT! you dirty mind!

[Miika]

Dani finally showing the pace. Eager to hear Mikko´s fresh set of explanations this weekend.

[Jafry]

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2013/1135/1135_vodafone_rally_de_portugal_2013_2a98f368ef.jp g

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2013/1135/1135_vodafone_rally_de_portugal_2013_b6509d108b.jp g

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2013/1135/1135_vodafone_rally_de_portugal_2013_da5db4c250.jp g

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2013/1135/1135_vodafone_rally_de_portugal_2013_353515f126.jp g

More photos from shake and qualification HERE (http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1135)

[eestlane]

Are there WRC2 shakedown results anywere?

[Bartolbia84]

Citroën Top Driver - Shakedown : 1. @SebChardo (https://twitter.com/SebChardo) @gilbert_quentin (https://twitter.com/gilbert_quentin) +0.2 @alastair_fisher (https://twitter.com/alastair_fisher) +1.5 @SimoCampedelli (https://twitter.com/SimoCampedelli) +2.4 @ChristianRiede (https://twitter.com/ChristianRiede) +4.9 #wrc (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wrc&src=hash)

[Luis Pacheco]

Fotos Rali de Portugal - Shakedown 2013 (http://www.ralisonline.net/pt/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5108:fotos-rali-de-portugal-shakedown-2013&catid=69:wrc&Itemid=128)

[HarriK]

Lappi drove only one time and checked that everythink works perfect.

[Rally Talent]

Lappi drove only one time and checked that everythink works perfect.

I'm so excited to see Esapekka & Janne in action again after a lengthy break. Can't wait ´til tomorrow when the real action is on.

[Rally Talent]

Citroën Top Driver - Shakedown : 1. @SebChardo (https://twitter.com/SebChardo) @gilbert_quentin (https://twitter.com/gilbert_quentin) +0.2 @alastair_fisher (https://twitter.com/alastair_fisher) +1.5 @SimoCampedelli (https://twitter.com/SimoCampedelli) +2.4 @ChristianRiede (https://twitter.com/ChristianRiede) +4.9 #wrc (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wrc&src=hash)

Seb C. & Tibo are doing a great job again.

[Sardalense]

Some photos from my shakedown:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/62596_10151541627614244_1603026244_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/539692_10151541627199244_2118561917_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/551522_10151541626819244_395278087_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/558837_10151541626559244_955480789_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/62832_10151541626149244_1565851876_n.jpg

[Sardalense]

Tha last two:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/536993_10151541625879244_2053318506_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/549055_10151541625264244_1411447612_n.jpg

[Bartek]

Kościuszko said that he have live coverage from all stages, it's only test but from what i can understand it should be somerwhere online, anyone know where?

[jbmarcus21]

Update [GALLERY PHOTOS] QS #rallyportugal13 Wrc Vodafone Rally de Portugal 2013 (http://planetemarcus.com/saison-wrc/portugal-2013/)

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/5247/3848.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/198/3848.jpg/)

[vino_93]

Impreza Sedan for who ?

[tolis]

For Burger for sure!

http://www.ralisonline.net/pt/images/stories/2013/ABRIL2013/rportugal131/_MG_3403.JPG

[stefanvv]

There it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSazBKl0y9Y

[Rasantes]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=I9hMka5-EME

[Georgi]

Where can be seen the full results from the shakedown?

[Georgi]

I think the battle for the win will be between VW and Citroen...

[Jacek]

Are there WRC2 shakedown results anywere?
I read (polish subaru forum) that Lappi and Kubica where 3 seconds slower than Kosciuszko, so sth about 3.15.

[dimviii]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/537447_552535711452664_818835834_n.jpghttps://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/644287_552536218119280_2093282835_n.jpghttps://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/524545_552536254785943_766694478_n.jpg

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.552535514786017.1073741849.158073837565522&type=1

[dimviii]

photo from Vilamoura marina from Citroen twitterhttp://www.citroen-wrc.com/wp-content/gallery/portugal-2013/2013008688.JPGhttp://www.citroen-wrc.com/wp-content/gallery/portugal-2013/2013008712.JPG
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BHl2zggCIAE7YMO.jpg:large

[dimviii]

Portugal 2013 - Qualifying Stage - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/maxime_malet/sets/72157633218560083/with/8641064632/)

[Bartolbia84]

Not good start in Portugal for #WRC (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WRC&src=hash)-2 entrants #Fuchs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Fuchs&src=hash) and #Aksa (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Aksa&src=hash): both broke suspension during SD.

[EightGear]

Portugal's shakedown takes it's yearly victims again.

[Allyc85]

Any news on Elfyn Evans?

[dimviii]

Our testing went well before coming here and that allowed me to put my finger on the problem: the front differential. My style isn’t the same as Sébastien’s, especially the way I position the car under braking. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make any modifications until Rally Argentina because certain parts, including the front diff, must be the same for Sweden, Mexico and Portugal. I’ve just got to live with the situation and do what I can. The team is very understanding. I have their support, but the situation can’t continue indefinitely. I need to prove my potential; that’s life. I’m not going to put myself under too much pressure here. We will see in Argentina.

Smiling for the occasion (http://en.best-of-rallylive.com/News/Smiling-for-the-occasion)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Good luck to Robert Barrable in WRC2 in Craig Breen's old Fiesta... looking good in its new colours ! :)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BHhENiMCYAE8Dvp.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

The Ford drivers' view of the rally:

Mads Østberg said:

“It’s certainly possible to replicate our good result from last year. We have had a really good test this week and looking back at our performance in Mexico, I know we have the pace to fight for the top positions. Of course Portugal is a little different to Mexico, but there are still a lot of experiences that we can carry forward and I am confident that we will cope well with the challenges ahead.

“This rally is quite rough so you need to ensure that you really look after the car and the tyres. The long stages are always a challenge too and, as we saw last year, the weather can also play a key role. Needless to say, I want to defend last year’s result. We’re hungry for victory and I want to win.”

Evgeny Novikov said:

“We will see if we can achieve a good result like last year, but as always it all depends on a lot of different things. As we saw last year, this spring-time event can bring some very tricky weather conditions! I hope this will be the case again because I really enjoy those tricky conditions.

“We tested yesterday in some quite slippery and wet conditions, so if we do get some rain next week then we should be well set-up. We learnt a lot and got about 200 km under our belt which is all good preparation.”

Nasser Al-Attiyah said:

“I am a big fan of this event. It wasn’t on my original programme, but when the opportunity became available Malcolm [Wilson] and my manager made it happen. The atmosphere from the spectators is always fantastic and I think that’s why a lot of drivers travel to this event.

“I have good memories from this rally as it is where I recorded my best ever result in the WRC – fourth place overall last year. We had a great run in Mexico and I hope we can keep the momentum going for another good result here.

“I just want to enjoy the event and drive well in front of the fans. But I think we could well see one of my team mates really challenging for victory!”

Thierry Neuville said:

“We had perfect conditions during the test – humid and wet in the morning and dry in the afternoon – so I’m confident of another good result next week. We made a few changes to the car from what we had in Mexico and it feels really good.

“People often say that this is the first ‘conventional’ event of the season, but that’s not to say it’s not without its challenges. The long stage on Sunday will be a big test for the crews, but first we need to get there. With no midday service on Friday we’ll need to play a clever game and ensure we look after the car and tyres. Strategy will play a key role for sure.

“Our results in Sweden and Mexcico mean that we are feeling confident, but we can’t let that take over. We are still learning but I would hope that we can secure a fifth or fourth position next week.”

Dennis Kuipers said:

“It was a late decision, but I am really excited about this opportunity and can’t wait to get back out on the WRC stages. I’ve contested this event quite a few times now with some good results in the past, so hopefully we can continue that trend next week.

“Having been away from the championship, it will be difficult to get into the rhythm straight away. It’s also been over a year since I last contested a gravel event – it was in Portugal last year actually – so it will take a few stages to get comfortable. But as always, we’ll try our best.

“One of the biggest challenges for me will be the big 52 km stage on the final day. I contested a stage of a similar length in Jordan a couple of years ago which was 48 km. It wasn’t the easiest of stages, but it was really enjoyable and I’m looking forward to tackling Portugal’s offering.

“This is an event where a lot can happen. But if we run our own rally and look after the car and the tyres, I would hope that we can bring home some WRC points and a good result for the team.”

WRC2 - Elfyn Evans said:

“This will be my competitive debut in a four wheel drive car at this level, but I am really looking forward to it. Of course there will be a lot to learn, but I really can’t wait and am obviously very grateful to the team for providing such a fantastic prize for winning the [FIA] WRC Academy.

“I like this event, but it wasn’t one of my best last year. We’ll try to put that right this time and focus on learning the car and securing a solid result going forward for the rest of the championship.”

[A FONDO]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ28fX_wa8A

[tolis]

That's for you dimviii! :D

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BHm0mp0CUAEXq-T.jpg:large

[Sardalense]

What happened to Molly Taylor? Her car is here and she's also here, so why she didn't start?

[tommeke_B]

Had a nice shakedown today. http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/523398_594283997250157_585251878_n.jpg Unfortunately I don't have time to post more photos (or an album) now, it will come after the rally... :)

[Dingardo]

WRC.com LIVE-Stream (http://cdn.laola1.tv//wrc/live/player5.html)
Live stream of the service park. not sure if it has been posted before.

[A FONDO]

WRC.com LIVE-Stream (http://cdn.laola1.tv//wrc/live/player5.html)
Live stream of the service park. not sure if it has been posted before.

Haha cars are still at service. Damn these time differences, one more hour to wait.

[Rally Talent]

True, those time differences can be really painful... I think I'm always an hour or two ahead of the action :)

[makinen_fan]

Does anyone know who is the provider of the video feed? This feed is not available through wrc.com or the rally website.

[stefanvv]

Does anyone know who is the provider of the video feed? This feed is not available through wrc.com or the rally website.

Looks like to me RedBull is behind it

[spyros]

where are you all?
rally is on.
i have a feeling for JML, fingers crossed!

[smsgrafica]

wrc.com is down . . .

[stefanvv]

Rally is on, WRR is on, but wrc.com is not

[Mirek]

wrc.com down?

[Georgi]

no splits ...

[Rally Talent]

If not Seb O. I will put my bets on Dani and Mads. Like they said in Rally radio, there are 7 potential winners for this rally.

[smsgrafica]

Where can I find the World Rally Radio feed when wrc.com isn't working?

[Georgi]

where are you all?
rally is on.
i have a feeling for JML, fingers crossed!

I also think that this could be JML event.

[Rally Talent]

THOSE DAMN SPLITS ARE MISSING AGAIN!!! Any chance to get money back..?

[Gard]

Where can I find the World Rally Radio feed when wrc.com isn't working?WRC.COM working fine. No splits thow

[stefanvv]

Where can I find the World Rally Radio feed when wrc.com isn't working?

I use VW console - Volkswagen Motorsport -*WRC live (http://www.volkswagen-motorsport.com/index.php?id=392&L=1&ral=10)

[noel157]

No bleeding nothing!!

[Gard]

THOSE DAMN SPLITS ARE MISSING AGAIN!!! Any chance to get money back..?You probably get what you pay for :-)

[Langdale Forest]

If not Seb O. I will put my bets on Dani and Mads. Like they said in Rally radio, there are 7 potential winners for this rally.

Who are these 7 drivers?

[smsgrafica]

WRC.COM working fine. No splits thowI get a 500 - Internal server error
I use VW console - Volkswagen Motorsport -*WRC live (http://www.volkswagen-motorsport.com/index.php?id=392&L=1&ral=10)Thx!

[Bartek]

WRC.com LIVE-Stream (http://cdn.laola1.tv//wrc/live/player5.html)
Live stream of the service park. not sure if it has been posted before.

How did you found this? Kościuszko also have live stream from his car but is hard to find it....

[noel157]

Who are these 7 drivers?

Yeah, SEVEN drivers that have the potential to win?

Not since the 1990s.. :)

[jonkka]

where are you all?
rally is on.

Just finished paneling our sauna and now I am ready to follow the rally...

[Rally Talent]

Who are these 7 drivers?

Theoretically:

T. NEUVILLE
E. NOVIKOV
M. HIRVONEN
M. OSTBERG
J. LATVALA
S. OGIER
D. SORDO

Each one of them has got the potential to win if the other 6 retire :)

[stefanvv]

Who are these 7 drivers?

I can't get to that number, I can think of 5 max - Ogier, Latvala, Ostberg, Sordo.... and probably Hirvonen when all above have problems

[jonkka]

Each one of them has got the potential to win if the other 6 retire :)

Or if factory drivers all withdraw, anyone can win... :eek:

[jonkka]

wrc.com splits re-appeared

[rage82]

Very good time for M. KOSCIUSZKO

[Mintexmemory]

Wow Kosciuszko quicker than previous rallies!

[stefanvv]

Great time by Kosciuszko, Ogier has no more flu :D

[Teme]

Very good time for M. KOSCIUSZKO

Indeed, not far from Novikov with much worse starting position. Well done! Or have Kubica and him swapped cars? :p

[stefanvv]

Did Prodrive made some miracle with the engine :confused:

[Mintexmemory]

Great time by Kosciuszko, Ogier has no more flu :D

Well that was the oppositions only hope! Mads going very well and a nice pace from JML but like Mikko not quite on it still.

[stefanvv]

Ostberg all hard tyres, Ogier 4 softs put on, 2 hard spares. Looks like softs are not best choice

[Bartek]

Ostberg is our only chance to beat Ogier

[Rally Talent]

Too much talk JML, focus on driving... please!

[smsgrafica]

Very bad tyre choice by Ogier . . .

[makinen_fan]

Bizzare tyre choice by Ogier. They still have 4 tyres to run on those tyres, and it will only get more abrasive and hotter.

[Rally Talent]

Ok, the WRC2 battle is on!

[noel157]

Ok, the WRC2 battle is on!

WRC 2 and 3 might be more interesting.

[Mintexmemory]

Very bad tyre choice by Ogier . . .

What an amateur! So now we know there are 4 drivers who could win if Ogier collapses as the virus returns.
HOWEVER, the effect of adrenalin on the body can never be underestimated - I think the virus is currently getting its microscopic ass kicked by le systeme immunitaire d'Ogier

[stefanvv]

Great time by Wiegang, Lappi slower so far

[Mintexmemory]

Bizzare tyre choice by Ogier. They still have 4 tyres to run on those tyres, and it will only get more abrasive and hotter.
Really? Are you sure there isn't a service between the 1st and 2nd runs.

[stefanvv]

Really? Are you sure there isn't a service between the 1st and 2nd runs.

Only refueling remote, no service