Vodafone Rally de Portugal 2015

[AL14]

its not how i want to call it,its the reality.
Try to understant why somebody is faster/slower,this is the only way to understant the potential and the ''shine''

You're right, I just wanted to say that in this stage Skoda were earning seconds and position in the O/A. It wasn't a judgement about the car or the drivers speed. Next time I won't use the word "shine" :)

[dimviii]

Ole Christian Veiby ‏@OCVeiby
SS9 yellow flagged. We stopped to help Rendina on stage. #JWRC #RallyPortugal

[AL14]

Bertelli seems stopped on WRC+

[dimviii]

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https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.818936101477013&type=3&l=6a20235a80

[Bartek]

Meeke is in attack mode

[Mintexmemory]

Great times from Kris again, just what's needed to keep JML guessing

[dimviii]

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/56/56/Rallye_Portugal_2015_RM_023_565653_556027cb7.jpg
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/56/56/Rallye_Portugal_2015_RM_022_565651_556027cb4.jpg
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http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/56/59/Rallye_Portugal_2015_115_565929_55602a5aa.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Go on Kris !!

[dimviii]

Lets see if Meeke can keep it on road while attacking.Nice tight rally so far .

[Mirek]

All three VW crews with near identical first split (all three in 0,2 sec after five minutes)...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Evans off & fire https://youtu.be/pAr4y-VnNCo

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFryeZmW0AA42aL.png

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Lorenzo Bertelli ‏@fuckmatie37
SS10 - We rolled but we are ok. The car is badly damaged and we will not restart tomorrow.

[Mintexmemory]

Only Al Qassimi in front of Ogier now - may slow Seb on the last morning stage with cleaning more likely.

[dimviii]

Evans off & fire https://youtu.be/pAr4y-VnNCo

seems that half shaft get out from gearbox due to stone=gearbox oils spilled out at hot exhaust=fire.

[Bartek]

Finally good splits from Tanak

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Tanak started well SS10 ...

[jonkka]

Ogier may very well reach podium already today.

[AL14]

Only Al Qassimi in front of Ogier now - may slow Seb on the last morning stage with cleaning more likely.

Ogier took 2 minutes on Al Qassimi in this stage. If he will not have a delay at the start on the next loop he will literally catch him.

[HaCo]

Super Meeke!!!

[Mintexmemory]

Ogier may very well reach podium already today.

No he isn't catching Mikkelsen by enough (unless team orders exist)

Correction - you are right Jonkka - looks like Mikkelsen is 'slower' today!

[jonkka]

No he isn't catching Mikkelsen

What? Just took 6,6 seconds off him and now trails only by 3,8 seconds - and all remaining stages have been run already so...

[stefanvv]

Mikkelsen & Latvala lose at the end of the stage

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Meeke 5 sec faster than JML ! :)

[AL14]

Kruuda stopped. :(

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Great run by Meeke, literally flying through !

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFr0u3KWMAAZVcK.jpg:large

[Mirek]

Kruuda moving again. + 2 min at split 2.

[Franky]

Kruuda moving again. + 2 min at split 2.

2m 40s down on the 3rd to Lappi

[Mirek]

Ketomaa started into the stage with the broken wheel. It's quite desperate attempt but fingers crossed to make it to the service.

[EstWRC]

now, interesting what will be the tyre choices for afternoon. Estonians just doesnt have any luck at all.

[wwbroe]

Great time for Lappi on this very long stage, seems that new Skoda's are quite reliable.

[Mirek]

Any info where is Al Rahji?

[hari]

Skodas flying again, closing the gap to Nasser to 13.6 / 21.9s

[RS]

Tidemand says they are not pushing this weekend. Much better day than yesterday nonetheless.

[EightGear]

I'm not convinced by Lefebvre yet to be honest, he's been trailing the other WRC2 all weekend so far.

[dimviii]

I'm not convinced by Lefebvre yet to be honest, he's been trailing the other WRC2 all weekend so far.

he is just not wrc material.

[dbrito26]

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[dbrito26]

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[dimviii]

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFr-Df4WoAAudQN.jpg

[dimviii]

whats was the problem for Kruuda?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFsCYGFWAAA-Muc.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFsCYFvWoAAhcS5.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFsCYGKWAAAbEIr.jpg

[AL14]

I'm not convinced by Lefebvre yet to be honest, he's been trailing the other WRC2 all weekend so far.

I expected more from him as well this year. Is it his first year with 4WD car? Maybe we should wait a bit more to judge?

[tolis]

Any news about Terry Folb's retirement?

[Mirek]

I expected more from him as well this year. Is it his first year with 4WD car? Maybe we should wait a bit more to judge?

I'm pretty sure he will be very fast in Ypres. That's a familiar ground for him.

[Mirek]

By the way last Peugeot 208 T16 (Hirschi) is out with technical problems.

[smsgrafica]

http://www.volkswagen-motorsport.com/uploads/vw_pics/vw-20150522-8908-low-2015-WRC-05-DR3-1984.jpg

[dimviii]

including Neuvilles roll and Latvalas miss in junction.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjUqWNWMmJ0

[dimviii]

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[AL14]

Neuville's car "parked" in narrow section during SS8.

http://imageshack.com/a/img540/599/yAKAi1.png

[dimviii]

Lappis fabia with a big stone at sumpguard

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFsaUlLUMAIYK5S.jpg

[Vaggelis27]

link for the live stage??

[Sulland]

Lappis fabia with a big stone at sumpguard

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFsaUlLUMAIYK5S.jpg

From what stage is this pic?

[dimviii]

Mads Østberg ‏@MadsOstberg
"I got some answers at service. A problem with the rear differential. Should be ok now" Read more: https://www.facebook.com/MadsOstbergRally …
@OfficialWRC

[dimviii]

From what stage is this pic?

dont remember,at previous pages, a mate from here was watching stages, saw it live.You can search it.Must be from yesterday if i remember correct

[belas]

http://nowwatchtvlive.me/rtp-2-tv-live-streaming-watch-rtp-2-tv-portugal-online-free/

ss11

[EightGear]

WRC+ stream won't go to HD, anyone else experiencing the same?

[N.O.T]

Neuville is rolling down the nobody route really fast... too much talk about him and far too many useless outings this season.... nice dog.

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFsfRt5W0AAXxUy.jpg

[GigiGalliNo1]

WRC+ stream won't go to HD, anyone else experiencing the same?

Same with me, I believe it's because it is LIVE feed from local TV Production. Rally de Portugal must have invested in broadcasting it themselves, hence so many camera's on stage which is excellent! Notice new graphics? Not in English either so they've taken over this weekend but still properly organized by RBMH production..

[GigiGalliNo1]

WRC+ stream won't go to HD, anyone else experiencing the same?

Same with me, I believe it's because it is LIVE feed from local TV Production. Rally de Portugal must have invested in broadcasting it themselves, hence so many camera's on stage which is excellent! Notice new graphics? Not in English either so they've taken over this weekend but still properly organized by RBMH production..

RTP are the network

[dimviii]

MICHELIN Motorsport ‏@michelin_sport
Info tyres - Meeke/Ogier : 3 MICHELIN LTX Force H4 2S4 - Ostberg 3H4/3S4 Mikkelsen/Latvala : 4H4/1S4 - Sordo : 4H4/2S4 - Paddon/Tanak : 5H4

[Fast Eddie WRC]

No boost for Ostberg ...

[N.O.T]

No boost for Ostberg ...

Translation : i am not man enough...

[AL14]

On WRC+ it seems Tanak didn't start the stage. His car is stopped at the start line. Hope it is just a GPS problem.

Edit: he's in the stage now.

[jonkka]

So, Ogi already on podium and still two stages to go for today...

[N.O.T]

if Ogier had a rally driver opening the road using rally lines and not some useless dog tourist he would be in the lead by today... he might still do it though but i think he will take the lead tomorrow.

[dimviii]

hard times for Meeke and Latvala now.Ogier very close.Will they stay calm?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Fan vids to today: https://youtu.be/pl7hxkBPVUs

[N.O.T]

hard times for Meeke and Latvala now.Ogier very close.Will they stay calm?

Latvala should be ordered to stay calm... nothing to fight for anymore so he should act like the obedient dog he must be... he brought himself into this situation so he should act his role in the team.

Meeke i think will keep his eyes on Mikkelsen and maybe Latvala i doubt he will care about Ogier winning... that is just inevitable.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ostberg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFsfmR5WAAAVKAb.jpg:large

Update: "Turbo sensor broken. Can't fix it until tonight. Less Power..."

[dimviii]

Karl Kruuda ‏@KarlKruuda
Dont know what happened but suddenly lost the rear end and started to spin with 4 gear which ended rolling the car

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

[dimviii]

Nasser after change setup at service 8 & 13 sec faster than Lappi and Tidemand.
'

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Nice live stage and good free stream from RTP2 via Hola... :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/EddieFocus/rtp_zpsfae7cbbp.jpg

[RS]

Both Skoda crews say they are taking it easier on 2nd loop due to rougher roads. I guess that is where Nasser's WRCar excels too.

[AL14]

Both Skoda crews say they are taking it easier on 2nd loop due to rougher roads. I guess that is where Nasser's WRCar excels too.

They said it before or after the stage? This is important

[Mirek]

Gorban lost over six minutes.

[Mirek]

The past has shown that the way to win PWRC/SWRC/WRC2 is to finish as many events as possible. Reliability played bigger role than speed in the past years. This event confirms it. Only very few crews without big problems.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Ogier.... meh

[jonkka]

Soon second...

[jonkka]

Paddon gains two places and is best placed Hyundai

[Allyc85]

Soon second...

Soon the win!

[RS]

Looks like Lappi will pass Tidemand, which makes sense for the championship.

[Rallyper]

Ogier, well he´s the best. Make his contenders also very good being able to match his pace (almost).

Gooo JML!!!

[stefanvv]

Latvala needs that win more than Ogier, so he should push on this stage

[AL14]

Tanak again fast on first splits. Good start by Latvala too, hope he will finish the stage safely.

[jonkka]

I've been wondering how far Ogier's soft front tyres last but they seem to go on and on and on... duracell tyres?

[AL14]

Only 0.4 seconds between Ogier and Latvala at 4th split. Very tight fight

[stefanvv]

Sat 17:21 - SS13: Ostberg
Pleased to get to the end of a difficult day. "We did all the stages this afternoon with little turbo boost at low revs. It's impossible to have a rhythm. I'm using first gear in third gear corners."

[Rallyper]

Ogier, well he´s the best. Make his contenders also very good being able to match his pace (almost).



I´ll take that back... :(

[AL14]

I´ll take that back... :(

And I'll take back the like I gave you.

[N.O.T]

reality is bitch...the sooner you embrace it the better for you.

[rage82]

Very good job from Meeke so far. The car seems to be improved and closer to VW and he's driving very fast and sensible without pushing so much. Let's hope he will finish the rally on the podium.

[makinen_fan]

Just managed to catch up with todays action. I was not expecting anything else from Seb. Tomorrow will be a nice fight hopefully, lets hope Latvala does not bin it!

Btw what happened to Al-Rajhi?

[Mirek]

Very good job from Meeke so far. The car seems to be improved and closer to VW and he's driving very fast and sensible without pushing so much. Let's hope he will finish the rally on the podium.

Sadly Meeke is the only one able to put pressure on VW crews and even he was badly beaten now on the last stage...

[makinen_fan]

Day 1 video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiTKxsGASeQ

[Mirek]

Tidemand lost some half a minute on the last split. Any info what happened?

[EstWRC]

Not just Ogier, all the VW drivers are very quick and it seems it doesnt matter what their starting position is because in the end they still get the 1-2-3 result.

[makinen_fan]

Tidemand lost some half a minute on the last split. Any info what happened?

Radio was not great, but I think he said he lost brakes at the end

Lappi with cracked rear wishbone

[rage82]

Sadly Meeke is the only one able to put pressure on VW crews and even he was badly beaten now on the last stage...
Yes, the last stage was a disappointment but hopefully with good results for confidence and some more experience of the rallys he can fight with VW's.

[jbmarcus21]

Photos DAY2
http://planetemarcus.com/live-rallye-wrc-portugal-2015/

[Mirek]

And Kremer didn't even finish the stage before. Does anybody know why?

Not really important but Nasser has 10 seconds penalty for jump start.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Nice while it lasted... but now Daddy's home...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFtBgzcW0AAGndM.jpg

[dimviii]

Sadly Meeke is the only one able to put pressure on VW crews and even he was badly beaten now on the last stage...

to correct it Mirek i would say '' to put pressure when he has road advantage''
i dont like it,but thats the reality.If Ogier didnt clean the road,would be easy 1min + ahead.
Tomorrow if Latvala lost the rally,dont know if he can handle it.

[N.O.T]

Latvala will not push tomorrow for the win. Ogier will lead after the first stage.

[latek]

Kubica seems to have finally changed his approach - now he wants to finish rallies without destroying his brand new car. Neuville has done the opposite - now it's him who is crashing all the time(exlcuding Bertelli who is crashing more than possible).

[N.O.T]

Kubica seems to have finally changed his approach - now he wants to finish rallies without destroying his brand new car. Neuville has done the opposite

both approaches don't lead anywhere nice in this sport though...

nobody cares about betrelli.

[stefanvv]

Kubica seems to have finally changed his approach - now he wants to finish rallies without destroying his brand new car. Neuville has done the opposite - now it's him who is crashing all the time(exlcuding Bertelli who is crashing more than possible).

Neville probably made mistakes with the tyres yesterday and likely was too eager to take it back. But in general, yes he makes too many mistakes lately.

[hari]

And Kremer didn't even finish the stage before. Does anybody know why?
Not really important but Nasser has 10 seconds penalty for jump start.

In the finish-interview on the TV-stage he mentioned that he has some problems with the battery

[dimviii]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL1-xdjI5y0&feature=youtu.be

[AL14]

Latvala will not push tomorrow for the win. Ogier will lead after the first stage.

Why wouldn't he push? I think he'll do it for sure but Ogier will bring it at home in any case at this point.

[N.O.T]

Why wouldn't he push? I think he'll do it for sure but Ogier will bring it at home in any case at this point.

because the team needs the points and Latvala has nothing to fight for anymore in the championship.

[AL14]

because the team needs the points and Latvala has nothing to fight for anymore in the championship.

VW did not give any team orders since they are in the field, even when they should. That would be a right strategy in a team point of view but I don't think they will change their mind now.

[N.O.T]

VW did not give any team orders since they are in the field, even when they should. That would be a right strategy in a team point of view but I don't think they will change their mind now.

we will see tomorrow about the mind of VW.

[stefanvv]

Meeke is too close for any team orders. Not they are making such anyway. Latvala will probably win it, Ogier takes the PS

[dimviii]

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/56/59/Rallye_Portugal_2015_110_565919_55602a584.jpg

[EstWRC]

https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/t31.0-8/11289547_10152913108295678_7318403835496901719_o.j pg

[N.O.T]

Are both Fafe stages live tomorrow or just the power stage ?

[eib1]

both stages

[dimviii]

Ole Christian Veiby ‏@OCVeiby
Sadly we are now parked up roadside after a roll on SS13. #JWRC #RallyPortugal

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFtfKopXIAA_Sb7.jpg

Rally America ‏@Rally_America
Disappointing end for USA team in Portugal. RT @DMACK_Tyres: @willhudsonrally and @AlexGelsomino rolled. Crew ok, car not. #WRC

[MartijnS]

I keep getting 'surprised' about the laziness of the photographers haha. They all drove behind each other from some small lake yesterday to take some boring shots there, than drove to the spot with the big rocks today and are probably one their way to the Fafe jump now :D They should rent a bus together!

[dimviii]

I keep getting 'surprised' about the laziness of the photographers haha. They all drove behind each other from some small lake yesterday to take some boring shots there, than drove to the spot with the big rocks today and are probably one their way to the Fafe jump now :D They should rent a bus together!

hahahaha very true.Also was waiting much more photos/videos from an European rally with so much spectators.

[N.O.T]

I keep getting 'surprised' about the laziness of the photographers haha. They all drove behind each other from some small lake yesterday to take some boring shots there, than drove to the spot with the big rocks today and are probably one their way to the Fafe jump now :D They should rent a bus together!

most of pro photographers have no idea to chose a proper spot, they focus too much on the scenery and less on what the car is going to do at that spot... most of them should just stick to mountain/scenery photos and weddings.

[stefanvv]

They should rent a bus together!

On some rallies I have the feeling they have.

[dimviii]

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/56/78/Rallye_Portugal_2015_138_567885_5560d7e9b.jpg
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/56/79/Rallye_Portugal_2015_130_567901_5560d7eb3.jpg
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/56/85/Rallye_Portugal_2015_KH_121_568527_5560ddc80.jpg
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/56/85/Rallye_Portugal_2015_KH_098_568563_5560ddcc0.jpg

[dimviii]

most of pro photographers have no idea to chose a proper spot, they focus too much on the scenery and less on what the car is going to do at that spot... most of them should just stick to mountain/scenery photos and weddings.

so true...


about the fabia suspension we were talking

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFtyoMNUgAARM2p.jpg

[stefanvv]

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/56/85/Rallye_Portugal_2015_KH_098_568563_5560ddcc0.jpg

Do my eyes lie me, or Ogier is trying to hold that rock not to fall?

[Mirek]

One would think that the photos with those huge rocks were taken on El Condor :)

[dimviii]

http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1358

[stefanvv]

One would think that the photos with those huge rocks were taken on El Condor :)

The only difference are probably the wind power generators:D

[RallyNZ]

so true...


about the fabia suspension we were talking

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFtyoMNUgAARM2p.jpg

There's no caster. They have put the hubs on the wrong sides of the car LOL. Even the reliefs in the inner guards show the shocks should be forward at the bottom.

[AL14]

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/56/85/Rallye_Portugal_2015_KH_098_568563_5560ddcc0.jpg

Here you can see a Citroen going through this corner (at least it seems the same) at 2:06.

https://www.facebook.com/bestofrallylive/videos/838311892903396/?fref=nf

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFt-FwgWgAAOeFA.jpg

[Kielder]

Some pics I took today. Three stages seen. Long and difficult day for the spectator who doesn't want to feel like inside a sheepfold.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/DSC01196_zpspy8likqa.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/OAnibal/media/DSC01196_zpspy8likqa.jpg.html)
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/DSC01212_zps4hmivms7.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/OAnibal/media/DSC01212_zps4hmivms7.jpg.html)
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/DSC01450_zpsnjercmx4.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/OAnibal/media/DSC01450_zpsnjercmx4.jpg.html)
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/DSC01494_zpsmtwhdzwq.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/OAnibal/media/DSC01494_zpsmtwhdzwq.jpg.html)
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee510/OAnibal/DSC01530_zpsmra4sthh.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/OAnibal/media/DSC01530_zpsmra4sthh.jpg.html)

[stefanvv]

VW recap - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUGyfNV-uYA&feature=youtu.be

[dimviii]

nice pass from Ogier
https://youtu.be/_pozDOiRSH0

Karl Kruuda ‏@KarlKruuda
Back tomorrow������

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

[stefanvv]

Neuville having problems with pace notes:
631

[Rallyper]

Do my eyes lie me, or Ogier is trying to hold that rock not to fall?

Any other competitor had ripped his wheel off. Not Ogier. He´s too precice everywhere.

[janvanvurpa]

There's no caster. They have put the hubs on the wrong sides of the car LOL. Even the reliefs in the inner guards show the shocks should be forward at the bottom.


Backwards only on the front.... And the Fords look like they have the rears on backwards, bottoms angling forward...Seems strange geometry..

Mirek can you get a real answer on how much suspension travel they have?
And photos of the hub and uprights???

And technical photos at all?

[janvanvurpa]

Any other competitor had ripped his wheel off. Not Ogier. He´s too precice everywhere.

Hördu pojken!! aja baja! the other guys may be frustrated but they're not allowed to rip his wheel off.

They have to to beat him by driving more full gas than he does.
Fair play, vet du

skoja bara, det är engelskan som är oklart, inte din!

[dimviii]

Colin Clark ‏@voiceofrally
Good morning rally friends from the legendary Fafe stage. Gorgeous day dawning here, we could be in for an epic!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFvnoDBWYAA10mz.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFvqH_zWIAAl2vh.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFuaO6AWEAAnGyi.jpg

[dimviii]

And photos of the hub and uprights???

And technical photos at all?

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2015/fabiar5/5.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2015/fabiar5/19.jpg
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2015/fabiar5/h128.jpg

[dimviii]

Colin Clark ‏@voiceofrally
Getting busier up here at the jump but still nothing like the crowds I was expecting!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFv8nzLWAAAGDTh.jpg

[dimviii]

MICHELIN Motorsport ‏@michelin_sport
#tyre information: Sordo: 4 #Michelin LTX Force S4+1H, Neuville: 6S, Volswagen/M-Sport/Citroën: 5S #rallyportugal

[dimviii]

Colin Clark ‏@voiceofrally
Huge difference in speccie numbers at the Fafe jump from previous years! Wonder what's keeping them away?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwCjULW8AAQF69.jpghttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwCjYlWAAAL-nR.jpg

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwGvpuVIAIKD2v.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwJzk4WYAAmEbW.jpg

[dimviii]

anybody here? http://www.petrolheads.gr/images/smilies/oldforum/mad.gif

[HarriK]

o/

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwPMa3W8AAHNzk.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwOv4JWYAAiudd.jpg

[Mirek]

There's no caster. They have put the hubs on the wrong sides of the car LOL. Even the reliefs in the inner guards show the shocks should be forward at the bottom.

The geometry is totally strange as we discussed in the R5 thread. There was a lot of controversy even in the team itself and I heard some of the members were opposing that just like You now. There is a reason why they did it but I can't say if it's really justified.

At least they did so much testing that hopefully they know it's working. From the first results we can say the car isn't slower than other R5 cars. One has to admit they have balls when they decide to use something which theoretically shouldn't work...

Some craziness spice the competition which is good. Pity the rules doesn't allow more crazy things like with the latest Nissan LMP prototype or six-wheel Tyrrell F1 car :)

[AL14]

anybody here? http://www.petrolheads.gr/images/smilies/oldforum/mad.gif

Here I am, can't miss live stage even if I had slept only 4 hours. :)

[AL14]

BTW, As someone has predicted, huge crowd of photographers near the jump :D

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwQZI3W8AI0OSd.jpg

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwQmHPW8AAL2BF.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwQmZ7W0AAbCXG.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwQmS5W8AEHpOL.jpg

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwRE0yW8AAGxPh.jpg

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwSCWSXIAA5KWo.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwRjdRWoAAlRB7.jpg

[GigiGalliNo1]

Ogier will do this stage at 6min 50sec

[stefanvv]

Evans is nearly 2 hrs and 20 mins off the lead. Is that some kind of a record in modern WRC?

[jonkka]

Evans is nearly 2 hrs and 20 mins off the lead. Is that some kind of a record in modern WRC?

Define modern WRC.

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwTAnQWAAAwH9m.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwTAuCW8AAIMD5.jpg

[stefanvv]

Define modern WRC.

Since WRC cars exists

[dimviii]

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

[AL14]

Ogier will do this stage at 6min 50sec

He beat you by 2 tenth :)

[GigiGalliNo1]

Ogier will do this stage at 6min 50sec

My mistake... it was 6min 49.8sec!!

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwT0XnWEAAzbsF.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwTzitWoAEfmXJ.jpg

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwUNZWW8AA4TKh.jpg

[stefanvv]

My mistake... it was 6min 49.8sec!!

excellent prediction nevertheless:)

[Mintexmemory]

So next stage decides it JML needs 3 seconds over Ogier and Meeke needs 3 over Mikkelsen - Best Sunday morning in WRC for some time!

[dimviii]

SS14 « Ogier did that stage last year and I didn’t so I knew I would loose here so no panic, will see in the next one »

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwUaktW0AAsUY9.jpg

[dimviii]

Ogiers lucky charm is wear his co-drivers helmet and co-driver wears his, spotted on the Stop Line. :-) #RallydePortugal

[AL14]

Someone teach Latvala how to put his helmet behind his sit before interviews. He takes a lifetme everytime.

[jonkka]

Since WRC cars exists

So 1997 and later which means Safari is included:
+8h 04m 58s (Safari 2001)

Outside that:
+4h 10m 23,0s (Argentina 2012)

[stefanvv]

So 1997 and later which means Safari is included:
+8h 04m 58s (Safari 2001)

Outside that:
+4h 10m 23,0s (Argentina 2012)

Oh yeah, I forgot about Safari in last years. But Argentina 2012 is very surprising.

[jonkka]

Next one will be intersting. It's long and Ogi can push but also destroy his tyres and forgo any chance of PS win. What will he do? Win both stages and the rally would be the norm...

[stefanvv]

Next one will be intersting. It's long and Ogi can push but also destroy his tyres and forgo any chance of PS win. What will he do? Win both stages and the rally would be the norm...

He will try to win everything as usual, but probably Latvala will be stronger on the long stage, we'll see

[Zeakiwi]

Evans is nearly 2 hrs and 20 mins off the lead. Is that some kind of a record in modern WRC?

Probably quite close if the event was Bandama/ Ivory Coast.

[dimviii]

now the big one http://www.petrolheads.gr/images/smilies/oldforum/s5oeat.gif

[stefanvv]

Ketomaa crashed badly

[Mirek]

Ketomaa crashed on the famous jump...

[dimviii]

Next one will be intersting. It's long and Ogi can push but also destroy his tyres and forgo any chance of PS win. What will he do? Win both stages and the rally would be the norm...

of course he will go for the rally win.

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwXY0CUkAAg9pZ.png

[Livewireshock]

Incredible scene to witness.

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwZz7UWoAAfuEc.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwXeGKWMAEbApV.jpg

[Mirek]

Kremer in problems again.

[hari]

Kremer in problems again.
yellow-flagged after ketomaa crash

[Mirek]

yellow-flagged after ketomaa crash

Aha, thanks ;) Now let's wait to see how stupid notional times will they give this time...

[stefanvv]

Kubica is fastest among the late runners, and here is the secret, he drives unknown car yet:
632

[dimviii]

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11014921_819269164777040_5792324621016054503_n.jpg ?oh=eba13d63a928a48301a69fdcae78767d&oe=56046433

[Barreis]

Link for videostream, please... :)

[dimviii]

Mikkelsen 4sec faster than Meeke at 1st split....

[stefanvv]

Meeke slow 1st split, 3rd over for him?

[dimviii]

lets see, long stage...

[dimviii]

LATVALA QUICKER THAN OGIER AT OPENING SPLIT! 0.5 faster!

[Rallyper]

Hördu pojken!! aja baja! the other guys may be frustrated but they're not allowed to rip his wheel off.

They have to to beat him by driving more full gas than he does.
Fair play, vet du

skoja bara, det är engelskan som är oklart, inte din!

Their - my bad.

[AL14]

Ogier always give its best at the final splits. Good that Latvala has same pace now. My prediction at the end of the stage is Ogier 2.5 quicker :)

[AL14]

Wow, I take it back. Latvala 3 secs faster at 2nd split!

[stefanvv]

Latvala faster by 2 secs at 2nd

[stefanvv]

Ogier attack begins at 3rd

[Ounin]

Well done JML !

[AL14]

1.8 at 3rd. You'll never relax with Latvala

[dimviii]

waiting Ogier to be faster at last splits.Lets see if he will do it.

[AL14]

waiting Ogier to be faster at last splits.Lets see if he will do it.

Let's see if Latvala reach the end also.

[stefanvv]

Latvala takes back 7 tenths

[stefanvv]

it's looking good for Latvala so far

[jonkka]

Operative word with Latvala being "so far". :D

[dimviii]

Latvala seems he can do it.

[Mintexmemory]

It's a shame JML has so many DNFs as he's really the only person who can give Ogier a run for is money.

[Rallyper]

Ogier: "victim from Meeke."

[AL14]

2.6 seconds quicker! Well done Jari Matti!

[stefanvv]

Congrats Al14, you predicted the difference exactly! ....in the opposite direction anyway

[dimviii]

Ogier: "victim from Meeke."

what?

[AL14]

Congrats Al14, you predicted the difference exactly!

I predicted Ogier quicker not Latvala but that is what we do in Italy to attract good fate. Predict the worse to get the best :D

[stefanvv]

I predicted Ogier quicker not Latvala but that is what we do in Italy to attract good fate. Predict the worse to get the best :D

I see:D

[jonkka]

Now we need JML to repeat that in PS to get maximum out of this rally.

[stefanvv]

well looks Latvala will take it away, PS live starts at 1100 hours

[Rallyper]

what?

I don´t think I misheard, but that was what Ogier said, commenting his time on SS15.

[Rallyper]

well looks Latvala will take it away, PS live starts at 1100 hours

Power stage starts 12:08 CET.
Edit: You edited time first...

[stefanvv]

I don´t think I misheard, but that was what Ogier said, commenting his time on SS15.

They didn't published that on live text. Censored?

[Mirek]

Both works Škodas with times on par with Neuville and Kubica :eek:

[makinen_fan]

Nasser lost lots of time. What was wrong?

[Mirek]

Nasser lost lots of time. What was wrong?

Considering time of Maurin it really looks like there is something wrong with Nasser, not some crazy attack from Škodas.

[dimviii]

Both works Škodas with times on par with Neuville and Kubica :eek:

+3sec/km from leader all of them.

[dimviii]

Nasser lost lots of time. What was wrong?

secure the win probably

[tommeke_B]

Is it just me or was the footage of the Fafe stage quite poor? The live-footage from the Fafe sprint last years was much more impressive, better camera view-points that captured the spectacle and atmosphere much better...

[RS]

+3sec/km from leader all of them.

2.

[stefanvv]

Is it just me or was the footage of the Fafe stage quite poor? The live-footage from the Fafe sprint last years was much more impressive, better camera view-points that captured the spectacle and atmosphere much better...

I agree, this year they're concentrating on the jumps mostly.

[Allyc85]

Thought Latvala might crack under the pressure from Ogier, but 10 seconds SHOULD be enough...shouldn't it? ;)

[stefanvv]

Thought Latvala might crack under the pressure from Ogier, but 10 seconds SHOULD be enough...shouldn't it? ;)

You never know, but he shouldn't try to win 3 points at all cost.

[Andre Oliveira]

Ketomaa crashed on the famous jump...

This is the first jump (jump of Pereira). The famous one are after Confurco, called jump of Pedra Sentada (stone sitted).

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Wow Latvala finally.. didnt expect that stage win !

He must take the rally win now or he never will beat Ogier. Go Jari !!

[AL14]

I don't understand by the way. Yesterday Ogier was setting amazing time in a bad road position. I expected him to take 5-6 seconds to the other guys in the long one and 2-3 seconds on Fafe...

[dimviii]

2.

sorry my mistake.

Ketomaa crash
https://youtu.be/U2LPS0F9B88

[tommeke_B]

http://www.rtbf.be/livecenter/live_power-stage-rallye-du-portugal?id=32018 Powerstage live on RTBF (Belgian TV, French-spoken). Don't know if it will work outside Belgium, but for anyone without WRC+ it's a good alternative. ;)

[dimviii]

finally enough spectators

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwpyXvWoAAExW6.jpg

[AL14]

finally enough spectators

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwpyXvWoAAExW6.jpg

Great scenario! But personally I would not like to be there. I prefer the loneliness and the wild nature when I spectate a rally. Don't you?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

What happened with Meeke to lose so much time and the podium place to Mikkelsen ?

[dimviii]

Great scenario! But personally I would not like to be there. I prefer the loneliness and the wild nature when I spectate a rally. Don't you?

of course!

[dimviii]

What happened with Meeke to lose so much time and the podium place to Mikkelsen ?

he said something about broken rear,but i am not sure what does it means.

[stefanvv]

he said something about broken rear,but i am not sure what does it means.

broken rear anti roll bar. Has been difficult for him in the corners.

[stefanvv]

I don't understand by the way. Yesterday Ogier was setting amazing time in a bad road position. I expected him to take 5-6 seconds to the other guys in the long one and 2-3 seconds on Fafe...

Latvala had even better road position, so Ogier didn't risk he said.

[6789]

Road order according to WRC.com

SUN 10:21 - POWER STAGE START LIST
The start order has been tweaked to suit the live TV broadcast. Here's how the crews will line-up: 1) Evans, 2) Neuville, 3) Al Qassimi, 4) Prokop, 5) Kubica, 6) Paddon, 7) Ostberg, 8) Sordo, 9) Tanak, 10) Meeke, 11) Mikkelsen, 12) Ogier, 13) Latvala, 14) Al-Attiyah. Start interval goes up from two to three minutes.

[dimviii]

Latvala had even better road position, so Ogier didn't risk he said.

he just chickened.

Latvala

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFwr58UUkAAsgW-.jpg

[Mirek]

Camilli and Pedder again stopped in stage 15.

[dimviii]

scottpedder.com.au ‏@scottpeddercom
Unfortunately end of the day for us, Broken Control Arm 15kms in to SS15 @rallydeportugal #WRC2 @RMCMotorsport

[dimviii]

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[stefanvv]

he just chickened.

May be. May he has already forgotten how it feels to drive on the clean road:p

[bluuford]

Well, the reason why Ogier is not much faster is simple. When he was first on the road, then he had some sweeping effect but not the greatest, because the road was not cleaning much from sand, it was getting rougher. It was also more destructive for soft tyres, so, beeig first on the road, on the sandy surface was less destructive and this was the reason why he was taking time at the end of the stages (his softs were still working by the end of stage, while others were overheating and wearing much more (less sand, more abarasive). Today you didnt see the same effect on the long stage, he was even slower than Jari. Basically he is msart enough to turn disadvantage to his advantage;-)

[Barreis]

http://nowwatchtvlive.me/rtp-2-tv-live-streaming-watch-rtp-2-tv-portugal-online-free/

[Rally Hokkaido]

Thanks, Barreis

[PLuto]

I have returned from Rallye Cesky Krumlov and I am watching results from Portugal. And it is really big shit. There are different times on wrc.com and official pages of rally...

[AL14]

I have returned from Rallye Cesky Krumlov and I am watching results from Portugal. And it is really big shit. There are different times on wrc.com and official pages of rally...

Yesterday evening there were three different rankings for wrc3 in WRC.com, rally base and ewrc...

[PLuto]

Yesterday evening there were three different rankings for wrc3 in WRC.com, rally base and ewrc...

Because nobody knows which result is correct. One example for now - SS 9 and Eric Camilli - on WRC.com 22:19.9, on official pages 18:30.9 ; so, what is correct?