Vodafone Rally de Portugal 2014

[rage82]

Tonights SSS & the Sunday Power Stage...

Maybe more on Portuguese TV via streams ??
Tonight from 18:00 local time ( 19:00 h CET ) SS1 on RTP2
Saturday: Malhão 1 (RTP1) and Malhão 2 (RTP2)
Sunday: Loulé 1(RTP2) and Loulé 2, Power Stage (RTP1)

[PLuto]

Start list into todays first SSS - http://rally-base.com/2014/vodafone-rally-de-portugal-2014/start-list/?startTimeTypeId=425

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Tonight from 18:00 local time ( 19:00 h CET ) SS1 on RTP2
Saturday: Malhão 1 (RTP1) and Malhão 2 (RTP2)
Sunday: Loulé 1(RTP2) and Loulé 2, Power Stage (RTP1)

Good news, 3 more stages live, thanks !

[dimviii]

excellent photogallery from Fafe by Andre Lanadinho
http://www.lavadinho.com/wrcfafesprint2014/

[SubaruNorway]

Think i found a working stream for BT Sport 1 for the SS1 and Power stage will be on BT Sport 2 (English)
Seems to lag a bit so feel free to find a better one.
http://www.fancylive.com/bt-sports1-live.php

Scheduel
http://rallyinguk.tumblr.com/post/81320857279/rally-de-portugal-2014-tv-coverage-in-the-uk


Link to RTP 2 with better quality than BT Sport
http://www.ilive.to/view/57260/RTP_2_%28Portugal%29-live-stream-channel

[dimviii]

Colin Clark ‏@voiceofrally 16 λεπτά
The @Citroen Racing guys using the spare time before SS1 start going through recce vids.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkTv5ZhIIAA1hJn.jpg

[dimviii]

are we ready?
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/1510659_634108826626409_542803556_n.jpg

[dimviii]

nice photo of Sordo

https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/10171682_634070629963562_1392523866_n.jpg

[dimviii]

i dont like Sousas livery http://www.4tforum.gr/phpBB3/images/smilies/s5oeat.gif
https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/603611_634145809956044_1204280504_n.jpg

[dimviii]

SSS Lisboa
Nasser-Qassimi
Prokop-Hänninen
Henning-Mikkelsen
Evans-Neuville
Kubica-Meeke
Tänak-Sordo
Hirvonen-Latvala
Ostberg-Ogier

[dimviii]

http://www.wiziwig.tv/broadcast.php?matchid=255318&part=sports

[pantealex]

SSS Lisboa
Nasser-Qassimi
Prokop-Hänninen
Henning-Mikkelsen
Evans-Neuville
Kubica-Meeke
Tänak-Sordo
Hirvonen-Latvala
Ostberg-Ogier

1 car race, not 2

[dimviii]

this works for me
http://fr.vipboxeu.co/motorsports/219170/1/fia-world-rally-championship-live-stream-online.html

[makinen_fan]

this one also works fine
http://www.hqsport.tv/bt_sport1.php

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Pity when the cars are in gravel-spec on tarmac.. look awful and wallow in the corners.. :(

[Mirek]

All top 3 for VW already on spectator stage...

[Rallyper]

All top 3 for VW already on spectator stage...

I´m confident you know better commenting a Mickey Mouse stage as for the final result given...

[dimviii]

so Protasov and Sousa both with same fastest time at wrc2,and Campedelli first wrc3 with big margin.
Fuchs with transmission problem blocked the road,Barrable and Ahlin with some problem took national time

http://rally-base.com/2014/vodafone-rally-de-portugal-2014/

[PLuto]

Start list into first leg - http://rally-base.com/2014/vodafone-rally-de-portugal-2014/start-list/?startTimeTypeId=427

[uranium]

Friends, offtopic, who knows how can subscription be turned on? Has anybody managed to subscribe and get notification?

[MTA]

Friends, offtopic, who knows how can subscription be turned on? Has anybody managed to subscribe and get notification?

I have the same problem.

[rage82]

Rally is live now and Ogier and Latvalla are in the stage

[dimviii]

have you got splits?

[jonkka]

Yes

[andyone]

mads is a little bit ahead on split on. lavala still behind.. its going to be a close battle i can sense

[dimviii]

Yes

now its ok for me to.

[andyone]

I have the same problem.

when i try to visit the subscription. it tells me i dont have permission to do so.

[makinen_fan]

have you got splits?

Much quicker again in the Citroen website
http://www.citroenracing.com/en/live-results/?id=7393&idEpr=SS2&typf=split&car=1

[jonkka]

Heh, I am not even subscribed to this thread and yet forum software claims I am. When I try to remove subscription, I find out I am:

You have been banned for the following reason:
No reason was specified.

Date the ban will be lifted: Never

[noel157]

Heh, I am not even subscribed to this thread and yet forum software claims I am. When I try to remove subscription, I find out I am:

You have been banned for the following reason:
No reason was specified.

Date the ban will be lifted: Never

Same for me. Wonder what we were banned for...LOL

[dimviii]

Heh, I am not even subscribed to this thread and yet forum software claims I am. When I try to remove subscription, I find out I am:

You have been banned for the following reason:
No reason was specified.

Date the ban will be lifted: Never

sent a pm to Mirek and NOT.
problem solved.

[HarriK]

have you got splits?


yes..but slow splits on wrc.com... Even twitter i-rally has a much faster.
Why is it so difficult for wrc.com...

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkXgB9NIUAArL65.jpg

[jonkka]

Mikko got splendid 2nd split

[noel157]

Hirvonen on a bit of a charge.

[HarriK]

Hänninen may have intercom problems...

[noel157]

Becs broadcasting from a cupboard? Very echo-y.

[dimviii]

seems that road position is better from back starters

[noel157]

seems that road position is better from back starters

For Henning certainly.

[makinen_fan]

Becs broadcasting from a cupboard? Very echo-y.

sounds ok for me, sometimes if you have two windows open of wrc, there are two instances of radio playing and cause that. happened to me before.

[makinen_fan]

For Henning certainly.

and Sordo, 1.7s fastest in the first split!

[noel157]

sounds ok for me, sometimes if you have two windows open of wrc, there are two instances of radio playing and cause that. happened to me before.

Only the one window open. Maybe my connection. No worries.

[HarriK]

SS3 is shortened about 5km from start. Starting from BOX 6 in road book

[Mirek]

sent a pm to Mirek and NOT.
problem solved.

:D:D:D

However this is just a technical glitch. It shows me the same ban message when trying to subscribe/unsubscribe anything.

Hänninen with no intercom :(

[Fly_Half]

Unbelievable time from Tanak. Good road position yes, but...wow.

[litifeta]

Ott doing his usual flat out

[litifeta]

here comes Sordo

[dimviii]

Sordo -4,7 at 2nd split.Definetely road position is in favour for backstarters.Lets see at 2nd loop at evening the real speed.

[HarriK]

Maybe Hyundai's first stage win soon!

edit: Sordo goes fastest 12:25.5, rear right window missing

[litifeta]

how funny. did not realise his back window had blown out

[uranium]

Hänninen with no intercom :(

Anyway good result at the finish

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Looks set for a good battle today..

[jonkka]

Quite a drop for Mikkelsen, from third to 13th overall...

[dimviii]

Harrik fixed it for you
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkXl54ZIUAA9mPH.jpg

[HarriK]

Harrik fixed it for you


thanks.. i'm missing those editing tags... I mean picture etc..forgot that it was (img) etc...

[Mintexmemory]

Great time by Kruuda but looks like JK will be better

[andyone]

Tanak is Flying. this guy has some speed..

[Mintexmemory]

Tanak is Flying. this guy has some speed..
General M-Sport mojo re-discovery day perhaps?

[dimviii]

Great time by Kruuda but looks like JK will be better

Nasser comes with strong split

[miniwintz]

Very delightful to see Tänak with such speed indeed

[Fast Eddie WRC]

FYI - SS3 is cut by 4.83 km so 20.7 instead of 25.04 km

[jonkka]

Strange how much faster Ostberg is if compared to Latvala, yet he's only one position behind.

[dimviii]

photo from inside stage 3 ,only 2 beers due to low quality
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkXtwD5IIAAPDUT.jpg:large

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Mikko going well on SS3 :)

[dimviii]

Jari from same point 1,6km before finish ss3

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkXufoaIYAAef0W.jpg

[dimviii]

Evans
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkXv5USIQAAvtKc.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Sordo flying again !!

[dimviii]

Meeke

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkXw3ybIgAA3KMt.jpg

[Munkvy]

Who would have thought the first stage win for Hyundai would be Dani Sordo, on gravel! Well done.

[Mirek]

thanks.. i'm missing those editing tags... I mean picture etc..forgot that it was (img) etc...

Harri, try to go to your user settings and find Miscellaneous Options. There You have Message Editor Interface where You can choose three options
Enhanced Interface - Full WYSIWYG Editing
Basic Editor - A simple text box
Standard Editor - Extra formatting controls

First or third shall show You the icons for editing.

[Mintexmemory]

Who would have thought the first stage win for Hyundai would be Dani Sordo, on gravel! Well done.
Is Sordo on different tyres to everyone else - those Hards he scrubbed on the SSS yeaterday?

Is this the first time Ott has led a WRC round?

[makinen_fan]

Is this the first time Ott has led a WRC round?

Dani leads now! Definitely first time for a Hyundai.

[Mintexmemory]

Dani leads now! Definitely first time for a Hyundai.

This looks like being the most open rally for years!

[litifeta]

Great rally to listen to. Would love some vision.

[jonkka]

Is this the first time Ott has led a WRC round?

It would not have been his first, 2012 Catalunya he had lead (SS2).

[dimviii]

Henning with flat tyre

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkXzCglIEAAZdz1.jpg

[dimviii]

Khalid

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkX00qMIEAAZiCC.jpg

[litifeta]

great pics thanks dimviii

[dimviii]

Julian Porter ‏@The_Rally_Guru 15 λεπ.
Kris Meeke's feelings on Paul Nagle not feeling well, "yeah he's not well but he's now lighter than he was 2 days ago!!


Paul has stomach problems.

[dimviii]

Jari fast at split

[Doon]

This looks like being the most open rally for years!


This probably wont be the case after the 3 stages this afternoon are over!

[Andre Oliveira]

Good time to Rui Madeira. The comemoration of 25 years of carreer starting well.

[jonkka]

Evans?

[dominik_r]

out of road

[Rallyper]

Recceproblems for crews on SS4. Meeke suffers.

WRC.com results a mess!!

[makinen_fan]

Puncture for Hanninen
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkX6WqZIcAEjD8O.jpg

[dimviii]

SS4] Kris Meeke (Citroen) 17:26.4 "My notes in there, I nearly stopped listening to them at one point, they were starting to put me off. That's the way it is…"



[SS4] Ott Tanak (Ford) 16:45.0 "So many problems with the notes, it was a difficult stage for the co-driver. At least we are through and it is okay."

[dimviii]

so Latvala new leader?

[makinen_fan]

so Latvala new leader?


Ogier leads by 0.4s

[Rallyper]

Clock shows GMT suddenly?? I thought it always was CET?

[Rallyper]

Kubica on same spot as Evans??

[dimviii]

Kubica blocking the road?

[nafpaktos]

ss4 conditions?

[nafpaktos]

I ask because i see the two vw on the top of stage times so i guess it may be a lot of mud.

[dimviii]

I ask because i see the two vw on the top of stage times so i guess it may be a lot of mud.

[SS4] Dani Sordo (Hyundai) 16:51.2 "Now we need a little bit more power, more flat jumps. Now it is a little bit more normal, but I am happy with the times."

[kostek45]

Kubica probably hit a rock and broke suspension.

[dimviii]

great stage for Latvala
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkX45DmIAAApcwn.jpg

[Tom206wrc]

Fisher took the lead today in JWRC ;)
No time yet in SS3 for Koci, but he was 2nd of JWRC after SS2...

[jonkka]

And Kubica held up drivers? So they'll get nominal time later...

[Rallyper]

I ask because i see the two vw on the top of stage times so i guess it may be a lot of mud.

Pace note issue. Experience counts on this stage....

[HarriK]

First or third shall show You the icons for editing.

Thanks Mirek! Found it.

[Luis Pacheco]

Car number 111 with a big crash and the pilot unconscious, radio information.

[HarriK]

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

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Kubica took a cut that wasn't in his notes but other drivers had taken so he followed & hit a tree with front right wheel... :uhoh:

[Fast Eddie WRC]

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

[thuGG]

How did he know that other drivers took this cut?


It's getting tiresome, pace is there, errors also are there:(

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Twitter: Robert Krashbica ‏@RobCrashbitsa

Elfyn Evans crash so I crash too! He will not take my crash crown!! :laugh:

[Carbon]

Dani leads now! Definitely first time for a Hyundai.

Ott was leader in Rally RACC Catalunya 2012 in SS2. First year with WRC.

[N.O.T]

It is getting really boring with Kubica...

Otherwise the results seem expected.. nice battle between the VWs.

[fegh]

Nicolas Amiouni, driver of car #111 is ok.
Nicolas is a young lebanese driver, driving normally with Motortune. He finished 3rd in last week lebanese local rally behind the Feghali brothers. He is doing the dmack trophy.

[Mirek]

Nicolas Amiouni, driver of car #111 is ok.
Nicolas is a young lebanese driver, driving normally with Motortune. He finished 3rd in last week lebanese local rally behind the Feghali brothers.

Thank You for good news.

[Bartek]

https://twitter.com/T_Tuominen/status/452068473964081153/photo/1

[Andre Oliveira]

Thanks Fegh. Good news

[rage82]

Kubica's mistake:http://instagram.com/p/mXhwv9gUaS/

[makinen_fan]

Amiouni:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkYZJMHIYAA0WFb.jpg

[jonkka]

Moment of truth - 2nd loop begins

[Luis Pacheco]

Nicolas Amiouni, driver of car #111 is ok.
Nicolas is a young lebanese driver, driving normally with Motortune. He finished 3rd in last week lebanese local rally behind the Feghali brothers. He is doing the dmack trophy.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10203336810330312&set=p.10203336810330312&type=1&theater

[Luis Pacheco]

Latvala rolled!

[jonkka]

What?

[Luis Pacheco]

Latvala is out.

[dupanton]

How are notional times calculated? Time from latest crew through the stage??

[jonkka]

I thought he'd be a grown-up now with Christopher in tow...

[Miika]

Welcome back, Jari-Matti.

[N.O.T]

you cannot teach an old dog new tricks... Ogier is now No1 and Latvala has to follow from now on.

[A FONDO]

Latvala is out.

finally Ogier will win without team orders :laugh:

[uranium]

Hanninen is lucky :)
Just +54.8

[dimviii]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/q80/s720x720/1531907_10203462572230759_1390737249_n.jpg


edit seems ok for super rally
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/q82/s720x720/1538625_10152783540826632_296829175_n.jpg

[KKS]

Novikov missing this great company at Porugal :D

[KKS]

I'm wondering that Mikko and Ott so close to Ogier, usually other drivers are closer and this far back.

[dimviii]

finally Ogier will win without team orders :laugh:
http://www.forum-rallye.com/public/style_emoticons/default/Ogierlol.jpg

[dimviii]

https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/q77/s720x720/1618573_10152341774763641_223481082_n.jpg

[noel157]

A well trodden path, unfortunately.

Wonder what Robert's stats are for his rallying career?

[dimviii]

Ogier through ss5
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkYfkPsIQAAk0PT.jpg:large

[dimviii]

most on soft tyres while it is almost dry.Big problems for next 2 stages.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkYnfdiIQAAhlUm.jpg

[noel157]

Yep, going by the pictures it's just about totally dry. Tyre management will be important.

[satukata]

and why?

[Andre Oliveira]

Tanak, show that he deserved the official place on M-Sport

[KKS]

why side of tyre looks so bad, instead - center tyre section looks great?

[satukata]

Tanak and Sordo! and Mikko is going better and better with Ford

[jonkka]

Sordo doesn't qualify, his good stage time seems to have been one off. Tanak on the other hand is hanging there every stage. He's my choice at the moment.

[dimviii]

why side of tyre looks so bad, instead - center tyre section looks great?

because of camber angle.

Julian Porter ‏@The_Rally_Guru 9 λεπτά
Latvala reporting that he ran wide hit a rock face which flipped him into full roll in mid air as there's not much damage to the roof.

[satukata]

Sordos speed compared Juho Hänninen is very fast. They have same road conditions and I´m very suprised..

[dimviii]

Julian Porter ‏@The_Rally_Guru 5 λεπτά
The dark clouds are gathering over the remaining 2 stages, will it rain & save the drivers on soft tyres?

[jonkka]

Sordo is much more experienced and Portugal is same to spanish drivers as Swedish Rally is for finns.

[satukata]

Sordo is much more experienced and Portugal is same to spanish drivers as Swedish Rally is for finns.

why Huyndai didn´t choose dani for team points driver?

[dimviii]

Nice surprise Nassers pace vs Ketooma.I waited Tidemand faster.

[Andre Oliveira]

Yes, Jonkka, Sordo race at home here:)

[Andre Oliveira]

why Huyndai didn´t choose dani for team points driver?

He scores to Hyundai Motorsport N

[Mirek]

Sordo is much more experienced and Portugal is same to spanish drivers as Swedish Rally is for finns.

It's true that Juho's experience in Portugal is limited. In 2008 he did the shorter IRC variant in production Evo IX, in 2011 he started with Fabia S2000 but actually didn't do much of stages as he broke wheel in two legs and that's all...

[satukata]

He scores to Hyundai Motorsport N

Normally fastest driver for 1st team... ??

[Andre Oliveira]

Think the same about Tanak too

[jonkka]

Normally fastest driver for 1st team... ??

Yes but Sordo is late addition, Juho has honor of being test driver (and for Asians honor still means something). Also, they may think that Sordo is a tarmac driver only. But I do not know, these are just speculations.

[dimviii]

Ogier with hard tyres,everybody else on soft ones.

[jonkka]

It means Ogi will strike back (and handsomely) on the SS7.

[satukata]

Perfect times for Mikko, Thierry and Ott!

[dimviii]

big damage for Jari
https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t31.0-8/p180x540/1082508_765669910120613_265980943_o.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Yes will be interesting to see what Ogier can take on the final stage. Hope its not too much to keep it interesting for the rest ...

[dimviii]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/q71/s720x720/10170843_10152783719296632_846370431_n.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Evans car not too bad, should be fine for tomorrow...

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

Said rolled 3 times down a steep bank but car will be fixed.

[jonkka]

Hyundai is reaping stage wins by armful... :)

[dimviii]

https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t31.0-8/q85/s720x720/1941316_634520413251917_204354084_o.jpg

[satukata]

Now Mikko!! Maximumm attack!!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Mikko up 3s at split !!

[satukata]

virtually Mikko leading in First split!!

[satukata]

I hope we have new leader in this rally after this stage :D

[Fast Eddie WRC]

It means Ogi will strike back (and handsomely) on the SS7.

Or maybe not ... :laugh:

[noel157]

Would be good to have a rally where Ogier has real opposition but just wonder if he has something in reserve or VW's strategy will be better than others. We'll see.

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

Hanaaaa Mikko hanaaaaaaaa!!!!

[dimviii]

Protasov trying to fix it
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkY4Y2WIcAAnFUR.jpg

[jonkka]

but just wonder if he has something in reserve or VW's strategy will be better than others. We'll see.

Even though it seems my prediction about SS7 comeback is wrong, I am sure that Ogier will re-take lead at some point.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Meeke stopped now. What a disaster for the Brits today. :(

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Mikko takes the rally lead on the last test of the day (SS7) ! He leads by 6.5 seconds going into Day 3 !

[dimviii]

Mikkos tyres
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkY7YOqIgAAkc2q.jpg

[satukata]

Fords top 2

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Fords top 2

Been a loooooooooong time ! :)

[satukata]

Great for Rally Mikko and Ford is Back!

Ogier have now little more pressure for tomorrow because J-M is out!

It´s interesting !!

[dimviii]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bestofrallylive/

[COD]

Nice to see that all 3 Huyndais still in the rally and doing quite well. Also surprised Mikko found such speed. Still believe that tomorrow Ogier will take a massive lead.
Meeke really disapointing, first very slow and then off.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Good to see the WRC live stream concentrating on the right action :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/EddieFocus/Rallylive_zps4588b1ea.gif

[noel157]

Meeke really disapointing, first very slow and then off.

Very disappointing to say the least. Frigging frustrating driver to support.

[dimviii]

Meekes car is on the same place where Evans crashed at first loop

[A FONDO]

Nice to see that all 3 Huyndais still in the rally and doing quite well. Also surprised Mikko found such speed. Still believe that tomorrow Ogier will take a massive lead.
Meeke really disapointing, first very slow and then off.

fully agree

[makinen_fan]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkZF9u2IYAA1SFn.jpg

[bluuford]

OMG
Latvalas car look like it is half a meter shorter.. Does not look like superally for him.

[dimviii]

OMG
Latvalas car look like it is half a meter shorter.. Does not look like superally for him.

RALLYTHEWORLD.com ‏@vwrallytheworld 53 λεπ.
.@rallydeportugal top 10 for SS7 (left) & overall. Well done, @SebOgier & @AMikkelsenRally. JML, c u back 2morrow.

[Rallyper]

big damage for Jari
https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t31.0-8/p180x540/1082508_765669910120613_265980943_o.jpg

That car won´t start tomorrow... for sure.

[dimviii]

read previous post Per.

[Rallyper]

read previous post Per.

Yes I did. But just look at the damage Dimitri!! The roll cage must also be damaged besides the left front beam.

[dimviii]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXYYu8H_jO0&feature=youtu.be

[Jafry]

Photos from 1st day in Portugal HERE: http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1243

[andyone]

Yes I did. But just look at the damage Dimitri!! The roll cage must also be damaged besides the left front beam.
that looks like body work only. no damage to roll cage there. the car only has damadge on the front.part. plastic parts. i hope he returns

[dimviii]

Colin Clark ‏@voiceofrally 5 λεπτά
FIA currently checking @JariMattiWRC's car in service. Front left is very bent. Some very concerned faces around

[dimviii]

that looks like body work only. no damage to roll cage there. the car only has damadge on the front.part. plastic parts. i hope he returns

car has for sure chassis damage,and roll cage damage at front tower(upper suspension mount point)
Lets see what fia will decide.

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkZqMCfIcAA9ikF.jpg

Colin Clark ‏@voiceofrally 2 λεπτά
The covers go on @JariMattiWRC's car while discussions are had and decisions are made

[dimviii]

Colin Clark ‏@voiceofrally 3 λεπτά
FIA have cleared @JariMattiWRC's car for repair. Big discussions within team as to wether repairs are possible! Decision - lets give it a go

[Munkvy]

What an impressive first day! Good to see some pace from Hyundai, including Neuville proving that it wasn't a fluke with a stage win too. Interesting Sordos comment about needing more power. Given he has driven almost all the current field of factory cars I imagine he would know exactly how much they are behind Citroen and Ford at least.

Great to see Tanak proving he has still got it, I hope this helps to groom him for potentially replacing Mikko later on if he can find some consistency. I imagine his sponsors will be pretty happy with his work so far!

VW won't be so happy, going from 1,2,3 to 3rd and 8th only.

Good to see Mikko picking up and taking his opportunities, but what is going to happen tomorrow? I really hope he can at least have a proper battle with Ogier, rather than his recent tendancy to back down from a fight. I think he needs this to get the confidence just like JML did (not that that has ended well!).

And the weirdest stat for the day that I can see? Hyundai are the only team to have all their cars still on the road at the end of the first day... How odd is that?

Ohh and good on Al-Attiyah for making things interesting in WRC2! I have always thought he was a good driver, but for some reason he never seems to have come to grips with the WRC cars the same way as he has driven WRC2 cars in the past?

[bluuford]

Colin Clark ‏@voiceofrally 3 λεπτά
FIA have cleared @JariMattiWRC's car for repair. Big discussions within team as to wether repairs are possible! Decision - lets give it a go

Gracy guys..they have 3.5 hours? Ilike to see it :-)

[dimviii]

Colin Clark ‏@voiceofrally 42 δευτερόλεπτα
So @vwrallytheworld have 3hrs from when the clock starts ticking to repair @JariMattiWRC car. A mini crane and forklift being put in place!

[Munkvy]

car has for sure chassis damage,and roll cage damage at front tower(upper suspension mount point)
Lets see what fia will decide.

Surely VW make their own roll cage though, so just like M-Sport they are allowed to repair it in some situations? Also, if it's forward of the interior there is a chance it's not safety critical necessarily. So may well mean it's easier to repair, or not as important potentially.

[dimviii]

http://images.wrc.com/News/2400_latvala-portugal-car-front-2014_43_592x333.jpg?
http://images.wrc.com/News/2399_latvala-crash-bits-portugal-2014_72_896x504.jpg?

http://www.wrc.com/en/wrc/news/april/latvala-crash/page/1247--12-12-.html

[dimviii]

watch the video for stages 4-7 at wrc com,includes crashes from Latvala,Kubica,Evans

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkZuAGNIYAAY5pR.jpg:large
Colin Clark ‏@voiceofrally 6 λεπ.
That's the crane on the left and the forklift on the right. There's going to be some pushing and pulling going on!!

[Eli]

when are they showing live stages (along with live streams)?

[Wim_Impreza]

Dani leads now! Definitely first time for a Hyundai.

No, Kenneth Eriksson in an Accent WRC was leading the Rally New Zealand in 2001 after the first day: http://www.ewrc-results.com/results.php?e=103&s=1884&t=Propecia-Rally-New-Zealand-2001
Of course Eriksson was leading due to tactics, but still he did.

That were real rallies and there were a lot of manufacturers and the level of drivers was much higher than now. It is so predictable, with Meeke, Kubica and Latvala crashing and we know since 10 years the champion even before the WRC season begins...

[EightGear]

No, Kenneth Eriksson in an Accent WRC was leading the Rally New Zealand in 2001 after the first day: http://www.ewrc-results.com/results.php?e=103&s=1884&t=Propecia-Rally-New-Zealand-2001
Of course Eriksson was leading due to tactics, but still he did.

That were real rallies and there were a lot of manufacturers and the level of drivers was much higher than now. It is so predictable, with Meeke, Kubica and Latvala crashing and we know since 10 years the champion even before the WRC season begins...

But this season is much better than a few years ago. Back then we only had Loeb, Latvala, Hirvonen and Sordo fighting for the top spots. Now we can add Mikkelsen, Ogier, Ostberg, Meeke, Evans, Kubica, Neuville, etc.

[SubaruNorway]

They switch to Jari's car now and then on the live stream, they just started working on it.

[Wim_Impreza]

But this season is much better than a few years ago. Back then we only had Loeb, Latvala, Hirvonen and Sordo fighting for the top spots. Now we can add Mikkelsen, Ogier, Ostberg, Meeke, Evans, Kubica, Neuville, etc.

Meeke, Evans and Kubica for top spots? I don't see them win one WRC rally. They just have luck that there is SupeRally, Rally 2 or whatever the name is and Mikkelsen is rather disappointing, apart from snow.

[dimviii]

give us a link for live stream mate

[eib1]

http://www.wrc.com/live-ticker/live_popup_stream.html

[trifonvl]

give us a link for live stream mate

http://www.wrc.com/live-ticker/live_popup_stream.html

[dimviii]

thanks mates!

[SubaruNorway]

thanks mates!

During the rally they have some interviews in service and the top three end of day press conference too,
for those who haven't used it before.

[dimviii]

pitty the camera is at back of the car and cant see the mechanics workinghttp://www.4tforum.gr/phpBB3/images/smilies/thumbsdown.gif

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkZSGqLCMAAzt1I.jpg

The usual suspects ... :rolleyes:

[Fast Eddie WRC]

when are they showing live stages (along with live streams)?

Saturday: Malhão 1 (RTP1) and Malhão 2 (RTP2)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Not only his car needs a thorough checking tonight ...

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

The leader looks more relaxed however..

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

[EightGear]

Meeke, Evans and Kubica for top spots? I don't see them win one WRC rally. They just have luck that there is SupeRally, Rally 2 or whatever the name is and Mikkelsen is rather disappointing, apart from snow.

Not really top spots, but they earn their seats and aren't paying for it (except Kubica maybe). What I'm trying to say is that the level of competiton has improved and there are more genuinely fast drivers. You can't judge about Evans yet this year.

[harriswrc]

Does anybody knows why so many Portuguese drivers retired after last service of the day?
http://www.wrc.com/en/wrc/results/portugal/retirements/page/336-229-8--.html

[dimviii]

http://uk.rallydeportugal.pt/Handlers/ThumbnailHandler.ashx?img=%2fResourcesUser%2fImage ns%2fMedia%2fFotosProva%2f2014%2f74V_7386.jpg&w=620&h=350
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[Kielder]

Does anybody knows why so many Portuguese drivers retired after last service of the day?
http://www.wrc.com/en/wrc/results/portugal/retirements/page/336-229-8--.html

They didn't retire. Today ended the National Championship event, which is part of the WRC event.

[dimviii]

http://uk.rallydeportugal.pt/Handlers/ThumbnailHandler.ashx?img=%2fResourcesUser%2fImage ns%2fMedia%2fFotosProva%2f2014%2f74V_7452.jpg&w=620&h=350
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more
http://uk.rallydeportugal.pt/gallery.aspx?menuid=72

[Gregor-y]

I wish whoever was controlling the live stream would just focus on VW rather than all the empty stalls.

[uranium]

I didn't get why Hänninen got so strange time on SS 4 ?
19:44.0
+03:12.2

Did he manage to pass Kubica who blocked the road? Or how it was calculated?

[dimviii]

I didn't get why Hänninen got so strange time on SS 4 ?
19:44.0
+03:12.2

Did he manage to pass Kubica who blocked the road? Or how it was calculated?

Hanninen at this stage had stopped for about 2 minutes to change tyre before blocked from Kubica.Probably they calculated these 2 minutes?

[uranium]

It might be, but i'm just curious HOW it was calculated ? :) What is the formula?

[Rallyper]

OK, by letting them work all night long with the car it might be ready. But they for sure have been bending and welding quite a lot on that car...

[dimviii]

they have 3 hours only.

[dimviii]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_8KtwsYCRI

[KKS]

They calculated somehow with result of re-run a stage. So SS4 times depends SS7 times.
How? I don't know :D
COC Decision 2 - 321kb (http://uk.rallydeportugal.pt/Handlers/fileHandler.ashx?path=%2fResourcesUser%2fDocumento s%2fQuadro_oficial_de_afixacao%2f2014%2fCOC_Decisi on_No_2.pdf&menuid=60)
COC Decision 6 - 648kb (http://uk.rallydeportugal.pt/Handlers/fileHandler.ashx?path=%2fResourcesUser%2fDocumento s%2fQuadro_oficial_de_afixacao%2f2014%2fCOC_Decisi on_No_6.pdf&menuid=60)

[Zeakiwi]

Need a few joker rules for servicing i.e 1 all nighter service per year per car entered.

[Juha_Koo]

Amiouni's Fiesta, it must have been a terrible off...!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkZ53IHIEAErH3U.jpg:large

[bluuford]

Around last 10..15 minutes for VW guys.. they are running like ants :-)

[bluuford]

And 23:59 the car left service.. short sleep for VW Mechanics :-) Good job! Marvellous job!

[litifeta]

The WRC streaming looks like grey clouds? Will it rain? Should make Santa Clara an interesting run.

[trifonvl]

Chris Meeke's car is still in the service area, shouldn't be in the park ferme area if he is starting the second leg?

[thetsakvr46]

According to citroen's twitter, the car is too damaged to continue!

[trifonvl]

According to citroen's twitter, the car is too damaged to continue!

Thanks, maybe due to engine failure.

[litifeta]

So how do tyre selections work? Do they have to select their tyres before starting or can they swap? Just wondering

[bluuford]

So how do tyre selections work? Do they have to select their tyres before starting or can they swap? Just wondering

No rain for today. They can take up to 6 tyres with them. So, they can swap between those 6

[dimviii]

Latvalas Polo
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkcTVSWIMAAwXTV.jpg:large

[KKS]

I think if Citroens want to repair - they will do it.

[noel157]

I think if Citroens want to repair - they will do it.

You might be right.

[litifeta]

WRC radio. Little Red Corvette is scratched dudes.

[dimviii]

tree thst caused Kubicas retirement.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/v/t35.0-12/q84/s720x720/10178558_685090228215359_130901426_o.jpg?oh=c4b153 f91359fc83e120e610a6e07578&oe=534195F6&__gda__=1396824764_b69d7c17614283be9a19a7496074aa5 c
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[Doon]

tree thst caused Kubicas retirement.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/v/t35.0-12/q84/s720x720/10178558_685090228215359_130901426_o.jpg?oh=c4b153 f91359fc83e120e610a6e07578&oe=534195F6&__gda__=1396824764_b69d7c17614283be9a19a7496074aa5 c
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/v/t35.0-12/q84/s720x720/10174392_685090284882020_409092510_o.jpg?oh=75ed65 7cbb7ddd3dc6638d7fda0a45e3&oe=53419D70&__gda__=1396814778_e034c3420dbaa50dee29c43b2d178f7 2

It wasn't the tree's fault ;)

Kubica and Meeke are really getting through body pannels this year. Both belong in ladycup aka ERC.

[jonkka]

Kubica and Meeke are really getting through body pannels this year. Both belong in ladycup aka ERC.

Be careful or pro-Kubica-fans will rip you apart.

[jonkka]

Sordo again very fast

[satukata]

Live tv today?

[Doon]

Ok, but just because you have many fans from roundy-roundy days it doesnt mean you're any good. When was he last in the points in a wrc car?? oh yeh.....never.

[Eli]

yes, both malhao stages