Rally Italia Sardegna 2013

[FAlonso]

No radio here also. J-M seems to be having some kind of issue.

[Mad cat jnr]

I cant as im in work.

Latvala looking slow on splits, anyone know if anything is said on Radio?

[Toyoda]

No radio here, tried different browsers...

[andyone]

no radio for me either. aah what now for latvala. i hate it when ss1 starts like this.

[Mad cat jnr]

Massive time loss for Latvala!

Ogier just has to keep it on the road to win now, no-one will get close.

[rage82]

Front left puncture for JML
Edit: The radio is back on

[rage82]

Kubica was not pushing because he know's that he's catching Wiegand as they are running only with 1 minute untervals. Definately has a potential let's hope that he will finish the rally and gain valuable experience!

[Mad cat jnr]

Kubica is a class above any other WRC2 driver! Hope we see him in a WRC car before the year is out!

[Mad cat jnr]

Massive time loss at split 2 for Cronin, and Riedemann has lost time at split 3 and could be holidng Fisher up now with the dust.

[rage82]

From Mads twitter: "starting the event with an inflammation of the throat. Not feeling well, and have a fever as well. Hopefully medication ready at remote."

[Mad cat jnr]

Cracking time from Bouffier

[Doon]

Eflyn need to be quicker than that! Its pointless him just getting to the end, if he's not equal with someone as slow as prokop he might as well throw the towel in.

[tommeke_B]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1004574_10151666773999127_1797520236_n.jpg Puncture for Latvala

[rage82]

Eflyn need to be quicker than that! Its pointless him just getting to the end, if he's not equal with someone as slow as prokop he might as well throw the towel in.
Give him some credit! It's his first time and first stage in a WRC car and AFAIK he has also very little experience with 4wd car. It's pointless to throw this incredible opportunity just on the first stages of the rally. Let's wait till the end of the rally and see if he can lift his speed up.

[Mad cat jnr]

And first time with a co-driver who he hasnt tested with!

[Toyoda]

Would be interesting to know if the Co-drivers notes are the same system, wasn't it a problem for Wilson jr last time

[Mad cat jnr]

Its down to the driver to choose the system they use, any co-driver worth his salt will be able to adapt to any kind of system, I sat with a Belgian driver once and had to learn French while on the recce so that he could use some french words in the notes as well as English.

The problem is trust, and knowing that they are calling the right note at the right time. I believe Elfyns normal co-driver has gone out to do weather/gravel crew for M-Sport and to help Elfyn.

[Mad cat jnr]

Also dont forget English isnt Giovanni's first language and he has probably developed a strange accent from sitting in with Nasser and doing Middle East rallies.

[Ucci]

Kubica is a class above any other WRC2 driver! Hope we see him in a WRC car before the year is out!


100% agree with this statement!

[Arwel Davies]

Eflyn need to be quicker than that! Its pointless him just getting to the end, if he's not equal with someone as slow as prokop he might as well throw the towel in.

A strong top 10 finish will be great for his first time in a WRC car, let alone never done the event before and with a co-driver he hasn't sat with before. He has a massive talent and he'll be one to watch in the near future.

Am I right in saying he's the first Welsh man to drive at the top level since his father back in the Seat days?

[Mad cat jnr]

As far as I can remember he is Arwel, unless you have given Mark Higgins an honourary welsh passport? ;)

[Doon]

A strong top 10 finish will be great for his first time in a WRC car, let alone never done the event before and with a co-driver he hasn't sat with before. He has a massive talent and he'll be one to watch in the near future.

Am I right in saying he's the first Welsh man to drive at the top level since his father back in the Seat days?

Barry Clarke got in or near the top 10, where did that get him? Nowhere!! Evans need to be hammering Kubica who is in an RRC and get some top 5 times in. Read Jerry Williams article in MN, he was spot on!

[Mad cat jnr]

There is a difference between Barry and Elfyn; Barry was an engineer at MSport, where as Elfyn is there on a development program.

And as said, give Elfyn time! When in WRC2 he is on Kubica's pace, this is all new and the last thing he wants to do is bin the car.

In Finland, if the car works, Elfyn will be with Kubica all the way.

[Nornbugger]

Eflyn need to be quicker than that! Its pointless him just getting to the end, if he's not equal with someone as slow as prokop he might as well throw the towel in.

you dont need to worry about Evans's speed, he has it, he just has more brains than you, his 1st stage in a WRC, new codriver etc, the lad is fast but he's no fool

[tfp]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1004574_10151666773999127_1797520236_n.jpg Puncture for Latvala

Whhat will happen to jml if he doesnt have a spare???

[Mirek]

It's forbidden to drive without a tyre on the road section so when You have no spare left to get to service on all four, You are out of the rally.

I can see PG is quite slow, maybe the AT car is not so good?

[Mad cat jnr]

you dont need to worry about Evans's speed, he has it, he just has more brains than you, his 1st stage in a WRC, new codriver etc, the lad is fast but he's no fool

Plus no main service, so you have to keep the car on the road.

[EightGear]

Novikov rolled. Now that's been a while.

[jonkka]

Rolled and out or rolled but continuing?

[EightGear]

Out I think.

[6789]

Nice time by JML on SS2. Shame his rally was over by the end of SS1

[Barreis]

So only two days this year?

[stefanvv]

Nice time by JML on SS2. Shame his rally was over by the end of SS1

I wouldn't draw him out for podium positions. Anything can happen, it's still 2 stages so far

[Mad cat jnr]

No splits for Kubica?

And anything can happen with only remote service.

[WUff1]

Typically Novikov I would say.

[Wasted Talent]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1004574_10151666773999127_1797520236_n.jpg Puncture for Latvala

That's not a puncture, that's a hair-style....

I like the pull-off dust protectors for the wheel nuts.


WT

[thuGG]

Nice one Robert :)

[Doon]

you dont need to worry about Evans's speed, he has it, he just has more brains than you, his 1st stage in a WRC, new codriver etc, the lad is fast but he's no fool

Hmm....just like Ogier, Loeb, McRae, etc all got noticed for not going hard from the start?! There are plenty of drivers who can finish an event in the top 10 out there, Evans has to prove he's a cut above. I'm supporting him all the way, just want him to show his true pace, cos its not like he has the millions of £'s to keep doing events in WRC cars like the Ostbergs, Prokops, Novikovs and Mikkelsens of this sport.

[eib1]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNRmW9LCEAAXUVU.jpg

[eib1]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNRm8U2CUAA3WHA.jpg

[WUff1]

Bouffier out?

[JTGANG]

Very strange differences at the times of Citroen Cup in the 1st stage

[AP-Racing]

Bouffier out?

Bryan Bouffier had to retire before SS2

[Mintexmemory]

Punctures or not, it looks like JML is comfortable with the Polo now! Gotta love his attitude, strategy wrecked on ss1 but he's still giving it the works.

[tfp]

It's forbidden to drive without a tyre on the road section so when You have no spare left to get to service on all four, You are out of the rally.

I can see PG is quite slow, maybe the AT car is not so good?

So jml to restart under rally 2 or whatever its called. And another roll for novikov, cant complain, its been a while!
Im wanting a good fight between ostberg and mikkelsen. Lets cross our nuts that the ford holds togethor for a change.

[Mintexmemory]

So jml to restart under rally 2 or whatever its called. And another roll for novikov, cant complain, its been a while! Im wanting a good fight between ostberg and mikkelsen. Lets cross our nuts that the ford holds togethor for a change.JML is only out if he has another 2 punctures as I presume he started with the usual 2 spares. Does mean he's slightly worse off for the later stages today

[Mirek]

So jml to restart under rally 2 or whatever its called.

Why? He finished another two stages normally.


Bryan Bouffier had to retire before SS2

Do You know why?

[bluuford]

Novikov looking forwrd to Australia: https://twitter.com/Umlaut_doubleN/status/348025154703593474/photo/1

[bluuford]

Bouffier:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNRXzUUCcAAJpG2.jpg:large
The offending perished Bush from Bouffiers engine mount

Kubica had a moment on SS3:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNRypLJCYAEnesx.jpg:large

[Mirek]

I have all social media such as Facebook or Twitter blocked at work. Can You describe shortly what happened?

[uranium]

Bouffier:
Screen capture: 2013-06-21 13:58:42 (http://grabilla.com/03615-0ef27743-50f7-49cc-af66-b18355c150d2.html#)

Kubica
Screen capture: 2013-06-21 13:59:08 (http://grabilla.com/03615-9613ee6e-ba5e-4cde-bc73-58fb0e3f9077.html#)

[dimviii]

I can see PG is quite slow, maybe the AT car is not so good?

cant remebere where i read that is not last spec

[tolis]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/q71/s720x720/1013889_10151526506155678_1109716792_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/q71/s720x720/999014_10151526512480678_367977471_n.jpg

[6789]

Footage from Novikov's roll - looks like he was just too fast around a right hander




http://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=164202117093534

[Francis44]

Footage from Novikov's roll - looks like he was just too fast around a right hander




http://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=164202117093534

Ouch!

[Rallyper]

Novikov looking forwrd to Australia: https://twitter.com/Umlaut_doubleN/status/348025154703593474/photo/1

In the meantime he let me down on the Pickem side of the WRC... :(

[Rallyper]

I can see PG is quite slow, maybe the AT car is not so good?

Could be, but he hasn´t driven in WRC for about a couple of yrs...
Has to be calm and not rush. Still a puncture on first SS, meaning tome just unluck, not because of speed..

[bluuford]

Could be, but he hasn´t driven in WRC for about a couple of yrs...
Has to be calm and not rush. Still a puncture on first SS, meaning tome just unluck, not because of speed..

He told that he made a mistake on the first stage, wnet wide, hit a rock and got punture. With only one spare you cannot go 99%. And he is neraly first proper driven car on the road.

[rage82]

I have all social media such as Facebook or Twitter blocked at work. Can You describe shortly what happened?
In the first stage JML got a puncture and lost 1.56 min, but after that he seems to have the speed and won ss2 and was second on ss3 only 0.3 from Ogier. Kubica is doing some great job, on ss2 he has done 8-th quickest time, looks like in ss3 he has some moment but the car is not damaged and he's leading wrc 2 category, 11-th overall and fighting with Evans for 10-th. Bouffier has won the ss1 but just after the stopline he has stopped with bonnet open. As reported and as you can see on pictures he has problem with engine mount and has to retire.

[MJW]

Hmm....just like Ogier, Loeb, McRae, etc all got noticed for not going hard from the start?! There are plenty of drivers who can finish an event in the top 10 out there, Evans has to prove he's a cut above. I'm supporting him all the way, just want him to show his true pace, cos its not like he has the millions of £'s to keep doing events in WRC cars like the Ostbergs, Prokops, Novikovs and Mikkelsens of this sport.
I dont think Elfyn Evans needs to satisfy any keyboard warriors and their perceptions of how fast he should be, its his data engineers, Malcolm Wilson etc that will make the decision on what they consider his performance after the rally. As for comparisions with Ogier, Loeb and McRae being fast from the start, Ogier had his current co-driver with him and tested his car, EE didnt meet Giovanni until monday and no pre testing, Loeb similar story with Elena on French tarmac in the Corolla, and Colin - well that was ancient history when ciggarette money could ease teh pain in Banbury, too far back in time to make valid comparisons (sadly)
Its precisely the fact that Elfyn hasnt the millions of family wealth that eased Mikkelsen, Ostberg, Prokop etc run in WRC, thats why if he totalled the car trying to be a superstar hero that it will be game over. If at the end of teh rally he is near PG's pace he will have done very well.

[rage82]

Mikkelsen is looking on a high flyer now, bit faster than Sordo on 3-rd split

[dimviii]

Bouffier has won the ss1 but just after the stopline he has stopped with bonnet open. As reported and as you can see on pictures he has problem with engine mount and has to retire.

Citroën Racing ‏@CitroenRacing (https://twitter.com/CitroenRacing) 1ω (https://twitter.com/CitroenRacing/status/348024059969290241) Bryan Bouffier had to retire before SS2, the car was too damaged after hitting a rock in SS

[Arwel Davies]

As far as I can remember he is Arwel, unless you have given Mark Higgins an honourary welsh passport? ;)


No, no... he's an immigrant lol

[dimviii]

Neuville very fast....

[dimviii]

The steering problem with Andreas Mikkelsen’s Polo R was traced to a broken ball-joint in the front suspension. Mikkelsen had a spare on board and has swapped it. Should be sorted now.

Per-Gunnar Andersson on his SS1 puncture: “It was my mistake. I went wide and hit a rock. I only had one spare tyre so I had to take it easy from there.

Robert Kubica's Citroen DS3 RRC is sporting rear-end damage. “It happened on SS3,” said the Pole. “I lost the rear on the approach to a corner, braking towards a bridge, I pulled the handbrake and we touched a hay bale with the rear. The car is okay.”

[dimviii]

The stage was won by Volkwsagen’s Jari-Matti Latvala, who rolled himself here in 2012.
“My time was quite good but it was very slippery,“ he said. “I was distracted early on because somebody [Novikov] had gone off but there was no warning triangle. I nearly hit the car. But basically everything is okay. It’s a shame about the puncture earlier but we just have to accept that.”

:eek:

[dimviii]

Neuville seems to win the stage.and must be 2-3 sec behind Sordo now

[tfp]

I read on irally jml had no spares, at least he can carry on.

[I am evil Homer]

Footage from Novikov's roll - looks like he was just too fast around a right hander




http://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=164202117093534

Too fast by far...seems like a bad pace note or he didn't hear. Hit that stone wall hard.

[dimviii]

(22 - Andersson Per Gunnar / Axelsson Emil): I think a driveshaft, it was pulling the last 2 kms over the stage. We try to get through the next two stages otherwise it is over.

[dimviii]

Citroën Racing ‏@CitroenRacing (https://twitter.com/CitroenRacing) 1λ (https://twitter.com/CitroenRacing/status/348059210342334464) After SS4 #WRC3 (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WRC3&src=hash) #CitroenTopDriver (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23CitroenTopDriver&src=hash) 1 Riedemann 2 Consani +42.1 3 Gilbert +51.4 4 Chardonnet +1:31 5 Della Casa +2:51 6 Cronin +3:44 7 Parli

[Mintexmemory]

I read on irally jml had no spares, at least he can carry on.
Can't believe that with 6 stages until full service with stages as rocky as Sarde. Very big gamble if that was the case! Suspect Neuville's time has something to do with best tyres being saved for SS6

[dimviii]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7311/9098484691_de96cdea02_o.jpghttp://farm3.staticflickr.com/2825/9100720134_d21ef0aecd_o.jpghttp://farm4.staticflickr.com/3833/9098484311_1737a14ea2_o.jpghttp://farm4.staticflickr.com/3833/9100716520_5e276c4a90_o.jpg

[dimviii]

Andersson on trouble from splits

[GallardoGT]

Too fast by far...seems like a bad pace note or he didn't hear. Hit that stone wall hard.
Ilka is soo cool, still with pacenotes in her hands.

[dimviii]

come on guys,nobody wants to mention something? Loeb that ruined the sport is not here.

[Mirek]

I read on irally jml had no spares, at least he can carry on.

You can't start from SP with no spare. That's forbidden (and also insane).

[dimviii]

[SS5] PG Andersson (Ford) 11:03.5 - Problems with broken drive shaft "Left rear broken driveshaft. It is pulling a little but I think we will make it…"

[dimviii]

Ostberg closes to Mikko...

[dimviii]

Neuville passes Sordo at general classification

[Zeropt]

Six rallys in the championiship and still no solution for the faulty splits... :rolleyes:

[tommeke_B]

Another great time from Thierry! :)

[Nornbugger]

Citroën Racing ‏@CitroenRacing (https://twitter.com/CitroenRacing)1ω (https://twitter.com/CitroenRacing/status/348024059969290241) Bryan Bouffier had to retire before SS2, the car was too damaged after hitting a rock in SS

I wouldnt take Citroen Racings word as being fact when it comes the the DS3R3s and breakages

also for Doon, McRae was a unique case, he was lucky that DR had sat with Vatanen and not with someone like Rohrl. The Sebs too are unusual in that they both along with their stunning talents had decent support when they appeared in WRCs. Are you old enough to remember back to about '93 when a young Finn brought a GpA Celica over to do some BRC events, he got well beaten by an old stager in an Escort Cosworth, he didnt throw the towel in though and ended up having a decent career in the sport.

[Zeropt]

(...)Are you old enough to remember back to about '93 when a young Finn brought a GpA Celica over to do some BRC events, he got well beaten by an old stager in an Escort Cosworth, he didnt throw the towel in though and ended up having a decent career in the sport.

Grönholm?

[dimviii]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1013002_10200169096890437_304360602_n.jpg

[bluuford]

Does not look like superally..

[Zeropt]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1013002_10200169096890437_304360602_n.jpg


Evgeny 4 (MC;SWE;GRE;ITA) - Fiesta RS WRC 0

[Mintexmemory]

Does not look like superally..

"Just a flesh wound!"

[Rallyper]

Does not look like superally..

Definitely not.

[Mirek]

Definitely not.

We have seen worse garbage being brought back to life overnight.

[Zeropt]

Definitely not.

Why not? Doesn`t look like the roll cage is too badly damaged. ;)

[rallyfiend]

They've got 3 hours to work on it.

Given what I've seen them do in a normal 30 minute service before, time is on their side.

[rallye-vid]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1br0_cGwvs4

[Mintexmemory]

Why not? Doesn`t look like the roll cage is too badly damaged. ;)

Which it's just as well, seeing as how it's likely to be needed again on SS10 if a re-start occurs :roll:

[tommeke_B]

It all depends on the rollcage I think... :)

[Mintexmemory]

It all depends on the rollcage I think... :)

The roll-cage has said " Don't make me travel with that lunatic again!!!"

[tommeke_B]

The roll-cage has said " Don't make me travel with that lunatic again!!!"

It's so frozen with fear that it doesn't bend anymore :D

[Mintexmemory]

I imagine Ilka prepares for each rally by spending 15 minutes every day in a special seat -nailed upside down to her ceiling!

[dimviii]

I wouldnt take Citroen Racings word as being fact when it comes the the DS3R3s and breakages
.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/5598_471844449567742_1590187559_n.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Work underway... looks better already. :)

http://distilleryimage8.ak.instagram.com/2b4dc59eda8211e283e622000a1fb86d_7.jpg

[Mintexmemory]

Stage 6 running!!

[stefanvv]

Business as usual for Ogier, Latvala was bit unlucky - otherwise we might see some fight for the victory. Nice fight is forming for podium between 4 drivers, Neuville is nice surprise there.
http://www.volkswagen-motorsport.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Fans_Friends/1%20WRC/Rallye/Italien/Berichterstattung/20130621/Galerie_des_Tages/886x498px_vw-20130621-0072.jpghttp://www.volkswagen-motorsport.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Fans_Friends/1%20WRC/Rallye/Italien/Berichterstattung/20130621/Galerie_des_Tages/886x498px_vw-20130621-0076.jpghttp://www.volkswagen-motorsport.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Fans_Friends/1%20WRC/Rallye/Italien/Berichterstattung/20130621/Galerie_des_Tages/886x498px_vw-20130621-0074.jpg
That looks like big rock in front of Latvala :rolleyes:

[stefanvv]

No Rally 2 for Novikov (WRR) :(

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Excellent for Neuville to win two stages, even if Ogier is going steady, beating his team-mate, Mikko and JML is real progress... :burnout:

[dimviii]

No Rally 2 for Novikov (WRR) :(

Qatar M-Sport World Rally Team (http://www.facebook.com/QMWRT?hc_location=timeline)πριν από 2 λεπτά

UPDATE: Evgeny's Fiesta RS WRC is too badly damaged and the Russian will unfortunately not Rally 2 tomorrow.

Δείτε τη μετάφραση (https://www.facebook.com/QMWRT#)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Qatar M-Sport (https://twitter.com/QMWRT) UPDATE: Evgeny's Fiesta is too badly damaged and he will unfortunately not Rally 2 tomorrow ...

Terrible for Novikov.. the last thing he needed at this stage of the Season... :bigcry:

[Mintexmemory]

Excellent for Neuville to win two stages, even if Ogier is going steady, beating his team-mate, Mikko and JML is real progress... :burnout:
By my reckoning if JML doesn't hit any more stones he will catch Neuville at SS12/13

Looks like my reckoning is wrong TN setting a really great pace

[mousti]

Did they forgot to change restrictor size for PG his Fiesta WRC :p

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[dimviii]

PG Andersson (Ford) - Stopped on the stage

[Mirek]

Did they forgot to change restrictor size for PG his Fiesta WRC :p


He was driving with broken driveshaft.

[wwbroe]

No more splits for Mikkelsen?

Edit: now they are there ;)

[jonkka]

Incredibly even times for top 7 :eek:

[wwbroe]

Incredibly even times for top 7 :eek:

Yes indeed, i must say i find it very exciting. ;)

[wwbroe]

No split 4 for Ogier or another error in splits?

[Mintexmemory]

Go JML

[jonkka]

No split 4 for Ogier or another error in splits?

95% of time it's splits error...

[jonkka]

Uuh, Neuville and Mads are equal on last split... Will Thierry take 3rd?

[jonkka]

And with a huge margin too!

[jonkka]

95% of time it's splits error...

As I said...

[wwbroe]

Great time for Neuville once again!

[Rallyper]

Why not? Doesn`t look like the roll cage is too badly damaged. ;)

Funny you say that. Where you in it?

[tommeke_B]

Incredible pace from Thierry Neuville! A few months ago he told me this is his least favourite rally of the season... :p

[wwbroe]

And even more impressive drive by Ogier, looking very well after his tyres

[Mintexmemory]

Incredible pace from Thierry Neuville! A few months ago he told me this is his least favourite rally of the season... :p
YM - think you made a mistake letting the guy go!!!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Neuville 19:0.4 "I had to slow down at the end, it's slippery for everybody... I had some rice with chilli sauce for lunch..." :D

[WRC1]

the 2 polo´s (seb/jml) go like twins over the stage, almost identical splits...impressive

[Mintexmemory]

the 2 polo´s (seb/jml) go like twins over the stage, almost identical splits...impressive

JML has lost about 4 seconds to Seb over the last 5 stages but gained 34 seconds of the amount he lost to the 2nd place. If TN keeps his current pace going then he will finish 2nd and JML will be looking to snatch 3rd

[skarderud]

Mads had a spin in last section, he going to take it back :)

[Nornbugger]

Grönholm?

Correct, he Makkinen etc all would have been forgotten before they got started by the current way of thinking

[Mintexmemory]

Mads had a spin in last section, he going to take it back :)

Relative to TN, only if he feels a lot better tomorrow, he wasn't up to TN's pace in SS 4 or 5. As regards JML, it's only a matter of time ;) (Big rocks notwithstanding!)

[Andre Oliveira]

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[WUff1]

Ilka is soo cool, still with pacenotes in her hands.

She must be cool coping with Novikov ;) Hope she stays healthy driving with this crazy guy!

[Zeropt]

Funny you say that. Where you in it?

No, same as you i guess, therefore 50/50 probability just looking at the pictures. :rolleyes:

[megadrive]

Who knows, why Monte Lerno jump named as Micky’s Jump ?

[AdvEvo]

40 sec lead for ogier in 6 stages. What is everyone else doing?

[jonkka]

Mikkelsen missing from overall... his splits so he reached the end... :eek:

[Zeropt]

Jari Matti flying! :cool:

[WRC1]

where is mikkelsen??

[Zeropt]

Problems with live timing, again...

[Mirek]

where is mikkelsen??

11:04.1 according to split page.

[Zeropt]

Bertelli 1:06.05 faster than Kubica on SS7! :eek:

[Mirek]

Have a look in splits. Kubica had some problems at the end of stage, also Wiegand had a problem and Protasov even bigger...

[arko5]

^^ Kubica said: Lot of dust

[Luis Pacheco]

Kosciuszko still run with the Mini?

[NoFear85]

no, he transfer to fiesta

[Luis Pacheco]

Really?!

[rallye-vid]

Yes

World Rally Championship - News - Kosciuszko ditches Mini for M-Sport Fiesta (http://www.wrc.com/news/kosciuszko-ditches-mini-for-m-sport-fiesta/?fid=18581)

[tfp]

Nice to see hirvonen fighting off the youngsters :cool:

[tfp]

Except Ogier of course! Hang on how many 2nd place finishes has he had here?

[arko5]

Ostberg stopped :( rolled out

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Østberg is stopped in the stage before the first split... rolled..

Another rally, more Ford misery... :(

Previous stage quote: 'But in one corner the rear stepped out too much and I just couldn’t get it back. It was quite a scary place, so we were quite lucky really!' ...

His luck ran out this time...

[Josti]

Luckily, Neuville is a bright exception.

[faateris]

I will keeping thumbs for TN. ;) But.........
Youngsters think that they can win rally in first day.... :( This is impatience - biggest mistake.

[Mintexmemory]

Well this sets tomorrow up nicely! JML has just shown that form may be temporary but class is permanent.

[Mintexmemory]

So TN just has to keep on keeping on for a fine second so long as he doesn't worry about JML demonstratin the ultimate abilities of the Polo.

[stefanvv]

Novikov's crash onboard included (doesn't seem that much overdrive, but it was devastating):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VNxaCa67Bw

[stefanvv]

http://www.volkswagen-motorsport.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Fans_Friends/1%20WRC/Rallye/Italien/Berichterstattung/20130621/Galerie_des_Tages/886x498_vw-20130621-9917.jpghttp://www.volkswagen-motorsport.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Fans_Friends/1%20WRC/Rallye/Italien/Berichterstattung/20130621/Galerie_des_Tages/886x498_vw-20130621-9915.jpghttp://www.volkswagen-motorsport.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Fans_Friends/1%20WRC/Rallye/Italien/Berichterstattung/20130621/Galerie_des_Tages/886x498_vw-20130621-0128.jpg

[stefanvv]

Excellent performance by Kubica today:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32GBqC9AIRo

[Mirek]

Italian national field did one Monte Lerno today only but both Andreucci and Scandola were faster than Kubica, Andreucci a lot. Of course the conditions were not same, also the tyres but still the difference is huge.

Andreucci (207 S2000) 19:55,4
Scandola (Fabia S2000) 20:16,9
Kubica (DS3 S2000) 21:11,5 and 20:26,8

Nobody from other WRC2 guys was close.

[stefanvv]

That is fast :eek: :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUR-7vwavzc

[Zeropt]

So TN just has to keep on keeping on for a fine second so long as he doesn't worry about JML demonstratin the ultimate abilities of the Polo.

SS1 apart Jari Matti would be in the lead by 12.6s.

[hanjob11]

Hello,

pictures of Fridays special stages are online at rally3.de (http://www.rally3.de)

http://www.rally3.de/components/com_joomgallery/img_pictures/2013_2189/rallye_sardinien_2431/freitag_2434/album_1_2442/sardinien2013_wp1kh_063_20130621_1240405363.jpg

http://www.rally3.de/components/com_joomgallery/img_pictures/2013_2189/rallye_sardinien_2431/freitag_2434/album_2_2443/sardinien2013_wp4kh_022_20130621_1563182888.jpg

http://www.rally3.de/components/com_joomgallery/img_pictures/2013_2189/rallye_sardinien_2431/freitag_2434/album_3_2444/sardinien2013_wp4kh_026_20130621_1317088607.jpg

Karsten

[Jafry]

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2013/1160/1160_rally_italia_sardegna_2013_9c48286586.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2013/1160/1160_rally_italia_sardegna_2013_9bab5d7ad8.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2013/1160/1160_rally_italia_sardegna_2013_3db79d8717.jpg

http://www.rally-mania.cz/fotogalerie/2013/1160/1160_rally_italia_sardegna_2013_05c496cadc.jpg

More photos from Friday HERE (http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1160)

[darkstar]

good to see neuville doing such good times. ogier still a calss of its own. will be really interesting to see the fight´s for podium tomorrow. latvala should be able to reach 2nd place and for 3rd it will be a massive fight between neuville and hirvonen if no one gets into problems.

i really feel sorry for östberg and novikov, it´s strange, but as privatiers they did better...

[rallye-sport]

First update -> Photos Rallye de Sardaigne 2013 (http://www.rallye-sport.fr/photos-rallye-de-sardaigne-2013/)


https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1010942_10151459516255754_283264193_n.jpg



http://www.rallye-sport.fr/wp-content/gallery/sardaigne-2013/img_1390.jpg



http://www.rallye-sport.fr/wp-content/gallery/sardaigne-2013/img_1184.jpg



http://www.rallye-sport.fr/wp-content/gallery/sardaigne-2013/mg_1385.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ostberg roll !!

https://fbcdn-photos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/931159_10151520963467987_414106815_n.jpg

[Vaggelis27]

The fail of 2013 championship.Ostberg and Novikov(i didn't expect this from him).Go Thierry and Nicolas.

[Rallyper]

Well, I guess it´s obvious that Mads and Evgenij maybe were too optimistic before the season, having a winning speed, suddenly seeing Ogier being so fast that the pressure went too high on them.

[Fly]

Hirvonen just rolled on ss10 after setting fastest time on ss9.

[jonkka]

He did what? Not his style...

[arko5]

Hirvonen stopped. Rolled

[jonkka]

Results lag badly...

[rallye-vid]

Oppa Novikov style ..

[jonkka]

Blasted wrc.com...

[stefanvv]

If Neuville scores podium, "Qatar World Rally Team" will overtake "Qatar M-Sport World Rally Team" :p

[Mintexmemory]

"Ilka, there's a Mr Lehtinen on the phone, he wants to know if he can borrow your upside down chair!"

[jonkka]

If Neuville scores podium, "Qatar World Rally Team" will overtake "Qatar M-Sport World Rally Team" :p

And he will overtake Hirvonen for 4th in championship, tying with Loeb. Or take 3rd if he scores any in powerstage.

[tfp]

It s looking likely at the minute! I don't think Mikko has had a crash since he was fighting for the championship in GB?

[SashaIF]

It s looking likely at the minute! I don't think Mikko has had a crash since he was fighting for the championship in GB?

Once he rolled on the tests in previous year.

[tfp]

Once he rolled on the tests in previous year.

tests don't count ;)

I bet MW wishes he had a fiver for every car Jari Matti stacked whilst testing!

[bassist]

Go on Elfyn, cracking drive so far, Bring it home lad!

[jonkka]

Go on Elfyn, cracking drive so far, Bring it home lad!

You think he reads this forum right now?

[eestlane]

Guys... Mikko rolled in Sweden this year

[jonkka]

Splits are again few and far between... Grrr...

[jonkka]

Latvala gunning for 2nd? :eek:

[skarderud]

the timekeeping is a joke...

mads had a spin on ss12? lost 12,5 sec on pg at split 3.

[Mintexmemory]

Latvala gunning for 2nd? :eek: Sure looks like it. Superb tyre managment I reckon. So if JML repeats his morning performance He will snatch 2nd and Mikkelsen will similarly take 4th. TN is the only guy who can prevent VW 1-2-3

[tommeke_B]

(7 - Latvala Jari-Matti / Anttila Miikka): No I cannot catch him (Neuville), no chance to catch him. I can't do it, it is too risky. Now I drive to control the situation, I want to stay 3rd.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I cant believe Ostberg's car was able to return to the rally this morning after last nights roll...

World Rally Championship - News - Ostberg back after Friday roll (http://www.wrc.com/news/ostberg-back-after-friday-roll/?fid=18722)

https://fbcdn-photos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/931159_10151520963467987_414106815_n.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNV8cl4CMAE3T7N.jpg:large

Great work by the recovery people and his mechanics ! :)

[stefanvv]

mads had a spin on ss12? lost 12,5 sec on pg at split 3.

Small spin and hit a tree outside, but nothing serious. Neuville also had some moment on the stage overshooting a junction

[Fast Eddie WRC]

No wonder they couldnt do the same for Novikove after this yesterday ! :eek:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L38K_34BFDo&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Mirek]

(7 - Latvala Jari-Matti / Anttila Miikka): No I cannot catch him (Neuville), no chance to catch him. I can't do it, it is too risky. Now I drive to control the situation, I want to stay 3rd.

It was 54 seconds yesterday, now 35. Some small mistake and it can well happen.

[Mintexmemory]

(7 - Latvala Jari-Matti / Anttila Miikka): No I cannot catch him (Neuville), no chance to catch him. I can't do it, it is too risky. Now I drive to control the situation, I want to stay 3rd.
While JML needs to find 15 seconds more improvement in the 2nd pass I don't believe for one moment that he won't be pushing. Just needs 1 more mistake from TN who is in a hard place regarding mental pressure. Great performance from TN if he holds on.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

All the pressure is on TN to hold second place... JML wont back off while there is a chance to take the place.

[tommeke_B]

It was 54 seconds yesterday, now 35. Some small mistake and it can well happen.TN lost 17s on the last stage, by overshooting a junction. On the other 3 stages together he lost 7s... ;) So: some 2 more small mistakes and it can happen. :)

[Bartek]

Look at CIR times, Andreucci is better than WRC, he is way better than RK

Rally FICr (http://rally.ficr.it/body_stagetimes.asp?p_Anno=2013&p_Codice=2&p_Manifestazione=4&p_Gara=1&p_ProvaSpeciale=4&p_Qualificatore=&p_Classificazione=1&p_Raggruppamento=ALL&p_Gruppo=ALL&p_Periodo=ALL&p_Classe=ALL)

[tommeke_B]

Then the question raises... Is Robert Kubica doing a great job, as the media would like everyone to believe... Or is the competition level of WRC2 very low while Robert Kubica is cruising to one victory after another.

[Bartek]

Then the question raises... Is Robert Kubica doing a great job, as the media would like everyone to believe... Or is the competition level of WRC2 very low while Robert Kubica is cruising to one victory after another.

I think that Kubica is able to compete with Andreucci and Scandola but like we saw this year, he must finish rallies, without this factor he can't be champion...

On the other hand to be honest level of WRC2 is very low, for sure guys have ambition but they don't have enough speed, of course no offence to those drivers ;)

PS. I'm not sure if he could win in CIR but I'm pretty sure that he could fight with them ;)

[rallyfanbelgium]

Novikov, bad.

funny video rally
Vandaar het spreekwoord er als een haas vandoor gaan. ( Lucky bunny ) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0GQe4BGjd0)

[jonkka]

A WOW-video but not so funny
Rally driver's killer reflexes - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyGoVH8HGwc)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

WRC Italy lunchtime Thierry Neuville: “I don’t think it should be too much of a problem to keep Jari-Matti behind us to be honest."

Hmmm... like the confidence, hope he can back it up.

Lost 2.1s there, thats ok.

[arko5]

Mikkelsen out...

[jonkka]

Mikkelsen out...

So Sordo is safe...

[wwbroe]

Mikkelsen out...

Yes, seems he went off the road. JML didn't even see him somewhere on the stage.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Not so much chat in the forum on this rally?

[jonkka]

Yeah, quite dead nowadays...

[rallye-vid]

Short rally, no action at all ..

[makinen_fan]

I guess because rallys after Loeb left have become so much more interesting and full of action...

[jonkka]

I guess because rallys after Loeb left have become so much more interesting and full of action...

Loeb & Citroen domination has been swapped to Ogier & VW domination? Yawn...
On the other hand, young and upcoming drivers employed by Ford are fast proving to be spice of the season.

[GigiGalliNo1]

So if the M-Sport team were dominating would you be all interested?

[jonkka]

No - domina-style doesn't turn me on.

[Kalm]

Latvala in his " not trying to catch Neuville " mode :) https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1005148_541687582557574_1981230662_n.jpg

[jonkka]

Neuville is 3rd in championship...

[tommeke_B]

One stage to go for Thierry! Great drive. He's probably the first driver on the short list of all manufacturers at the moment :)

[miniwintz]

Strong performance from Neuville, congratulations to him!

edit: oops didn't see that PS wasn't the last stage. Still one to go, keep it up TN!!

[Rallyper]

Competition is what we want, not domination from any single team.

[Eli]

one more stage to go, well done to Ogier-as always great rally, Thierry-What a drive from the belgain if you'll see him in hyundai next year this is why, Latvala-what a comeback after yesterday mornning, Dani Sordo-disappionting, but can't blame him too much he didn't commpete here last year...better luck in germany(cause in finland he doesn't stand a chance)...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Superb performance by Neuville to be second overall and second on the Power Stage... this is real progress for him and bodes well for the future. :)

Just need to bring it home now for a fantastic result.

Also congrats to Elfyn Evans for a brilliant 6th place on his WRC debut... a Brit in there at last ! :eek:

[EightGear]

Curious to see Neuville's pace on tarmac...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ogier: "It was a good stage for us...happy...Thierry was quite fast and we had to drive fast to beat him..."

Praise indeed. :)


Ostberg on Powerstage: - Problem with right rear damper, so was very careful. Not easy! Had to slow down to avoid a cow on the stage also! :D

Ford mechanics rewarded for their hard work with an ice cream:

http://distilleryimage4.ak.instagram.com/d798e37edb4011e2be0322000a9f38f1_7.jpg

[A FONDO]

Congratulations to Neuville, great job. Deeper below the standings are a joke.

[tommeke_B]

Curious to see Neuville's pace on tarmac...
Depends on the difference between the engine of the Fiesta and the engine of the Polo... As a driver Neuville is faster on tarmac. :) But I think we can expect a good prestation from him in Finland as well (regarding how fast he was last year).

[A FONDO]

brilliant 6th place on his WRC debut

lol

http://cdn.meme.li/instances/300x300/39012585.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

From the disasters of Novikov and Ostberg to the great drive by Neuville and debut by Evans... a rollercoaster weekend again for Ford !

Pity the win was a foregone conclusion again, but Ogier is just the best and the others have to raise their game to challenge him.

[rallye-vid]

Great @ Thierry & Robert :)

[EightGear]

Depends on the difference between the engine of the Fiesta and the engine of the Polo... As a driver Neuville is faster on tarmac. :) But I think we can expect a good prestation from him in Finland as well (regarding how fast he was last year). That's what I meant, if he made similar progress on tarmac like he did on gravel we're in for a good Rally Germany. :)

[arko5]

Congratulations for Robert. Third rally and first points in WRC :)

[EightGear]

Funny (or sad) to see Hirvonen is still behind Loeb in the championship....Ford's best result of the season so far, hopefully they can get one higher later this year.

[Eli]

god damn it ,Ogier's good, very good infact i will take my chances and say the title is his this year, he has quite a margain over his rivals, and he will be very hard to beat this year,for now it seems only Latvala and Neuville will be able to challenge him unless Ostberg will be lucky...

[mousti]

Final standings

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1010763_477486118997201_952141455_n.png

[stefanvv]

Congratulations to the brilliant performance of Ogier & victory, Neuville for the great result, he needs to polish some things and victory won't be far, Latvalla for also brilliant performance after first stage set back - I suspected podium for him is very real after that. And of course the victory for Kubica - amazing, this is only his 3rd gravel WRC Rally (I think). Others on top are dissapoinments

[EightGear]

god damn it ,Ogier's good, very good infact i will take my chances and say the title is his this year, he has quite a margain over his rivals, and he will be very hard to beat this year,for now it seems only Latvala and Neuville will be able to challenge him unless Ostberg will be lucky...If Novikov can keep it on the road I wouldn't count him out. He was impressive in Greece and this weekend again for as long as it lasted.

[tolis]

Riedemann winner in WRC3!

[tfp]

Of course well done to Ogier, but surely the star of the show must be Evans! He's already better than Tanak :p

[Kalm]

He's already better than Tanak :p [/QUOTE]

Tänak was also 6th in his first ever wrc event :) But good solid run by Evans, he wouldnt been 6th by pure speed, but that clearly wasnt the plan, he kept it on the road... many didnt and points are counted after the last stage... so great job by him !

However "star of the race" for me was definitely Neuville !

[tommeke_B]

Of course well done to Ogier, but surely the star of the show must be Evans! He's already better than Tanak :p

Not much drivers to compare Evans his prestation with, this weekend. In fact I don't understand what is so extremely good about his prestation. Throughout the event he averagely lost 2,34s/km, he had no big problems, and his stagetimes consistently increased.

Small comparison, in Sardinia'11 Tanak was driving a Fiesta S2000 and lost 1,27s/km throughout the event, compared to winner Loeb. So... E.Evans already better than Tanak? Lol... :p

[tfp]

He's already better than Tanak :p

Tänak was also 6th in his first ever wrc event :) But good solid run by Evans, he wouldnt been 6th by pure speed, but that clearly wasnt the plan, he kept it on the road... many didnt and points are counted after the last stage... so great job by him !

However "star of the race" for me was definitely Neuville ![/QUOTE]


Not much drivers to compare Evans his prestation with, this weekend. In fact I don't understand what is so extremely good about his prestation. Throughout the event he averagely lost 2,34s/km, he had no big problems, and his stagetimes consistently increased.

Small comparison, in Sardinia'11 Tanak was driving a Fiesta S2000 and lost 1,27s/km throughout the event, compared to winner Loeb. So... E.Evans already better than Tanak? Lol... :p
It was a joke :cool:

[Allyc85]

Cracking drive by Elfyn, keeping it right side up unlike most of his team!

That Neuville chap seems to be maturing into quite a rally driver, great drive from him this weekend!

[faateris]

Robert don't need to compete with local guys, witch do not run WRC2.
Local guys can be really fast at home, lot faster than WRC driver's with similar car.
Some years a go, lot good known in Europe driver's come to Latvia to fight with local's and almost all of them loose to local's. Only one driver was faster(in similar car) - Ketomaa.



Then the question raises... Is Robert Kubica doing a great job, as the media would like everyone to believe... Or is the competition level of WRC2 very low while Robert Kubica is cruising to one victory after another.

[bassist]

Well done Elfyn- Cracking drive!!

[noel157]

Evans did very well considering the responsibility that was thrust upon his shoulders this weekend and no doubt his father and Mr M-Sport telling him to bring the care home in one piece. A long way to go perhaps for the young man before we see his true worth but it's a great start.

[bluuford]

Evans needs to gain a lot of experience with S2000 or R5 car. Better not to hurry!

[hanjob11]

Photos of today are online at rally3.de (http://www.rally3.de)

http://www.rally3.de/components/com_joomgallery/img_pictures/2013_2189/rallye_sardinien_2431/samstag_2435/album_1_2445/sardinien2013_wp10kh_037_20130622_1147727495.jpg

http://www.rally3.de/components/com_joomgallery/img_pictures/2013_2189/rallye_sardinien_2431/samstag_2435/album_2_2446/sardinien2013_wp12kh_015_20130622_1536612073.jpg

http://www.rally3.de/components/com_joomgallery/img_pictures/2013_2189/rallye_sardinien_2431/samstag_2435/album_3_2447/sardinien2013_wp15kh_011_20130622_1435723315.jpg

http://www.rally3.de/components/com_joomgallery/img_pictures/2013_2189/rallye_sardinien_2431/samstag_2435/album_4_2448/sardinien2013_siegerkh_088_20130622_1461634381.jpg

Karsten

[danon]

And Grasp The Moment nominee goes to-o-o...

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/2894/i2vx.jpg

[noel157]

And also well done to Neuville.

[ThomasS]

Not much drivers to compare Evans his prestation with, this weekend. In fact I don't understand what is so extremely good about his prestation. Throughout the event he averagely lost 2,34s/km, he had no big problems, and his stagetimes consistently increased.

Small comparison, in Sardinia'11 Tanak was driving a Fiesta S2000 and lost 1,27s/km throughout the event, compared to winner Loeb. So... E.Evans already better than Tanak? Lol... :p

Tanaks problem was his attitude. There was no future in the way he conducted himself. Maybe Evans is going to be easier to work with ?

[rallye-vid]

Kubica about the 1min gap between the cars: Google Übersetzer (http://translate.google.de/translate?sl=de&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallye-magazin.de%2Frallyes%2Fwm%2Fnachrichten%2Fnews-detail%2Fd%2F2013%2F06%2F23%2Fkubica-uebt-scharfe-kritik%2Findex.html)

[eestlane]

But. He was alot faster

[Eli]

where can i find highlights in english for rally italia sardegna???

[rallyfiend]

where can i find highlights in english for rally italia sardegna???

WRC.com?