Vodafone Rally de Portugal 2015 [Archive]

Rally Power

17th November 2014, 19:48

What about legendary Fafe area stages? Any info?

CRAZY VIDEO

!!! crazy moment!!

Fafe stages will obviously be used (maybe twice), but if the scenery and the people's passion are the same, their behavior is totally different. Since the 90's there was a general improvement at the spectator's security levels, so there's no need to bring those videos back.

Instead, take a look at this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfRonH5tN7w

Hope to see you at Fafe in June!

Andre Oliveira

17th November 2014, 20:40

Citroën and Hyundai will test at Algarve, measuring differences :) The weather also are better now there :)

devil's land

19th November 2014, 15:38

Unfortunately is impossible to design a rally like old Rally of Portugal.
However, It will be an opportunity for to reborn some fantastic stages where has wrote a lot of pages of world rally championship history.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3FZz7w9psg

Andre Oliveira

19th November 2014, 16:23

President of Municipality of Amarante said that his town will host 2 days of competition.

Ponte de Lima stages started some works of repairs.

devil's land

7th January 2015, 17:13

Current road conditions for the first kilometers of Ponte de Lima's stage:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCQXvWQ9KiA

Luis Pacheco

12th January 2015, 18:29

16 stages in total:

Thursday: SSS Lousada
Friday: Ponte de Lima (27,45 km), Caminha (18,05 km) and Viana do Castelo (18,79 km).
Saturday: Baião (18,57 km), Marão (27,64 km) and Amarante (37,67 km).
Sunday: Fafe (11,15 km)

http://www.ralisonline.net/pt/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8048%3A16-classificativas-no-rali-de-portugal&catid=69%3Awrc&Itemid=128

jbmarcus21

12th January 2015, 19:26

Full road program ==> http://bit.ly/1sqVifX

Andre Oliveira

12th January 2015, 19:46

J4MIE

12th January 2015, 22:32

I always said I wouldn't be keen to go back to Portugal, but I'm sure Fafe will be an incredible spectacle. Hmmmmmmmmm.....

RICARDO75

13th January 2015, 11:04

A big shame that Luílhas will not used, and Fafe only have one stage :/

But the itinerary looks ok to a great show. Lousada will be awesome.

I will see:

Lousada
Ponte de Lima 1 and 2
Amarante 1 and 2
Fafe 1 and 2

Fafe on sunday and with Power Stage will be the worst stage to follow the rally. For sure, I will have rally pass like I did on the last 2 years

devil's land

17th January 2015, 22:59

A new video from Ponte de Lima (a few km):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYXuMSd9l84

Andre Oliveira

18th January 2015, 14:17

Great road. I will be there :)

Francis44

18th January 2015, 14:46

A new video from Ponte de Lima (a few km):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYXuMSd9l84

Im sorry but what a boring stage, almost no technical and twisty sections, way too fast. Santana da Serra and Almodovar way more exciting than this, regional wars aside.

Andre Oliveira

18th January 2015, 14:53

The surface is far better. Let's wait the drivers opinion "regional wars" aside ;)

tommeke_B

18th January 2015, 14:59

+1 Francis

Especially spectator-wise the stage looks uninteresting and dangerous. There are almost no places where you can have a good view without putting yourself at risk... What will organizers do for spectators? Normally put them in some spectator-areas and keep them there, like in Algarve? The problem is that this stage doesn't give organizers the opportunity to make a nice spectator-area. I was in Portugal in 2013, drove several stages (shakedown, Mu, Santana da Serra, Loulé, Silves and Almodovar completely). They were nice, especially Santana da Serra is a very difficult stages for drivers. It's a shame that both marshalls and police treated spectators like shit...

devil's land

18th January 2015, 15:17

Im sorry but what a boring stage, almost no technical and twisty sections, way too fast. Santana da Serra and Almodovar way more exciting than this, regional wars aside.

It's your opinion. For instance, this was the Didier Auriol's favourite stage. Don't forget, those are just the firsts km and it's wrong to evaluate a stage using a video.

Andre Oliveira

18th January 2015, 17:12

tommeke_B you will come to watch Portugal 2015?

tommeke_B

18th January 2015, 17:20

tommeke_B you will come to watch Portugal 2015?

Not this year. Maybe next year, depending on what I see and hear from this year's edition. This year Sweden, Sardinia, Germany and Wales are already on the calendar. ;)

Andre Oliveira

18th January 2015, 17:23

What a pity. Trust me, you will like this edition. People change a lot on this side of country. The roads are clean and repaired. Mitical places will be revisited. I like too the Algarve editions, but the WRC will don't lost nothing on this "back to origins". Hope next year you come and appreciate :)

Hope Lousada SSS will be live broadcasted, because will be one of the best SSS of last years. But now is too soon, time to MC action.

devil's land

19th January 2015, 00:17

A view over a section of expected Marão stage.

http://s14.postimg.org/5eutreafl/fff.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

http://s29.postimg.org/5dwnbjvfb/mm3.png (http://postimage.org/)

Andre Oliveira

19th January 2015, 20:18

Easy to go to last pic?

Bartolbia84

20th January 2015, 14:52

Koci ---> Fiesta R5
Parn ---> Fiesta R5

Kielder

20th January 2015, 22:59

RG1 is out: http://rallydeportugal.pt/content.aspx?menuid=159

Luis Pacheco

21st January 2015, 16:27

Rallye Portugal 2015 teaser:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?x-yt-ts=1421828030&v=63qCfi9XTQI&x-yt-cl=84411374

devil's land

26th January 2015, 13:08

The quality isn't the best, but here it goes.
A small section of Marão stage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb7TIOQ9GtQ

Full Baião stage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNMBTutIHAI

http://zona-espectaculo.blogspot.pt/2015/01/pec-n-288-rali-de-portugal-2015-mapas.html

Fast Eddie WRC

30th January 2015, 17:47

Promo - Group B to WRC 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sno65BFS5U&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop

TURBO43

1st February 2015, 13:01

Hi everybody,

I'm a new member on this forum.

I will come from Lyon (France) to Portugal in may and I'm so looking forward to coming here :D

Andre Oliveira

1st February 2015, 17:59

Rumours about some drivers do Rali Serras de Fafe to prepare WRC event. Martin Kangur almost won last season.

devil's land

1st February 2015, 18:08

I remember the SWRT, maybe between 1998 and 2000, tried to do Fafe rally but always FIA had forbidden.
Also Amarante rally will use the stages of rally 2 week before the rally Portugal.

devil's land

1st February 2015, 18:29

From Rally Portugal facebook:https://www.facebook.com/rallydeportugal/photos/ms.c.eJw9zckNwEAIA8COInND~;41FgoXnyDaEZ3kQXEOK5Itn IYUlzpUIVl9756Fr6z3yPH16Zu2~_7567n5Xnye1ZqG21xvTl8 jGv517uPfH~_z~;gBI7QuHQ~-~-.bps.a.768966579807299.1073741832.178574282179868/768967106473913/?type=1&theater

A view of Fridão stage (Mondim de Basto)
http://s21.postimg.org/4bkuqt7xz/544937_768967356473888_7970136548033979804_n.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

Vieira do Minho stage
http://s21.postimg.org/nlrva8tx3/1378426_768967253140565_5876164280739123955_n.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

Ponte de Lima stage
http://s21.postimg.org/6wqfebxbr/10389002_768967109807246_6521058327805371270_n.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

Marão stage
http://s21.postimg.org/tnzi0qid3/10451679_768967163140574_5917776161746047982_n.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

Guimarães (cerimonial start)
http://s21.postimg.org/vaoplyuev/10690225_768967369807220_1798238778755364765_n.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

Caminha stage
http://s21.postimg.org/oy9kc4rcn/10929962_768967106473913_4202402338649602619_n.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

Marão stage
http://s21.postimg.org/oduj9fy47/10945775_768967159807241_5677488816715484472_n.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

Vieira do Minho stage
http://s21.postimg.org/xpln3igzb/10968311_768967306473893_4531351774248635494_n.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

devil's land

1st March 2015, 22:19

A video from "Caminha" stage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok_ATBzkSiw

hype

2nd March 2015, 17:59

I visited Portugal in 2007 and remembered the police men and marshals to be a bit "stressed" ;)
Is this the same in the north?

Rally Power

2nd March 2015, 19:23

I visited Portugal in 2007 and remembered the police men and marshals to be a bit "stressed" ;)
Is this the same in the north?

2007 was the first year after the WRC exclusion period of the rally. There was an extra care towards spectator behavior. Last years on the south things get a little softer but there's an expectation that on this year return to the north organizers will again apply a zero tolerance crowd control.

tommeke_B

2nd March 2015, 19:44

2007 was the first year after the WRC exclusion period of the rally. There was an extra care towards spectator behavior. Last years on the south things get a little softer but there's an expectation that on this year return to the north organizers will again apply a zero tolerance crowd control.

I was in Portugal 2013 and strongly disagree, for spectators it's the worst event I've been to so far (worse than France-Alsace). Police and marshalls don't have respect for spectators at all, you have a few "boxes" where you are allowed and that's it. At least that was 2013.

hype

2nd March 2015, 22:39

Hmm well, I have to agree tommeke, 2007 Portugal actually was the worst rally I've ever visited.
I read somewhere that the north is a bit more relaxed so I already booked the flight...
Let's hope the best?

Teardrop

2nd March 2015, 23:04

I was in Portugal 2013 and strongly disagree, for spectators it's the worst event I've been to so far (worse than France-Alsace). Police and marshalls don't have respect for spectators at all, you have a few "boxes" where you are allowed and that's it. At least that was 2013.

You can only be kidding!...
Your description called security and organization, which it's supposed to exist in a WRC event.
Or probably you prefer it that way:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grrMxz-l0oo&feature=youtu.be.
In Portugal, the areas to the public were always large enough and with all conditions for the spectatores enjoy the rally.
"Few boxes"?!.... Unbelievable!...
Are you sure that you had been in Portugal to see the rally?!...

MartijnS

2nd March 2015, 23:06

Portugal is a really bad rally, if you don't want to be in the spectator zones. Tom is right about that, we went there once and never be back probably.

Teardrop

2nd March 2015, 23:23

Portugal is a really bad rally, if you don't want to be in the spectator zones. Tom is right about that, we went there once and never be back probably.

It is true that the organization tries that everyone stay in the official areas, but just to avoid problems with security. But as I said, this is not a problem because there is several areas prepared by the organization in every SS, all very different from each other, with all that you need and more.
I see no problem staying in spectator zones, if they are different, spectacular, large and with good conditions, which is definitely the case of Portugal. As a matter of fact, in relation to spectator zones, Portugal should be one of the best events in whole championship.

nafpaktos

3rd March 2015, 01:16

If you are hardcore rally lover then spectator zones are usually bullshit.finland is an exception since almost everywhere is at least good.

MartijnS

3rd March 2015, 09:29

In Finland you won't be shot if you leave them! ;)

hype

3rd March 2015, 10:27

That's good, because I'm also going to visit Finland this year :D

Francis44

3rd March 2015, 11:17

Unfortunately this year it will be worse, as the authorities expect much larger crowds.

Anyway in a way I undestand, they have tried throughout the years to give more liberty specially to media, and what happens? Two accidents involving photographers in dangerous places.

Rally Power

3rd March 2015, 11:18

If you are hardcore rally lover then spectator zones are usually bullshit.finland is an exception since almost everywhere is at least good.

Like someone said before, the majority of spectator zones in the south of Portugal were great, and anyone could previously chose them on the rally guide videos.

I'm also a hardcore rally fan and it was a bit difficult accepting to be restrained in a box, but I understand the organizers security concern. A major event like this attracts a lot of silly people that simply don't know how to behave.

MartijnS, you can come to Portugal without fear...shooting season has ended on 1st of March!-)

Teardrop

3rd March 2015, 12:05

It is true that there was some organization's obsession with security, for example, keep the largest possible number of people in spectators zones. But all this was due to serious safety problems that happened in the 80's and 90's. Every year the organization becomes increasingly more relaxed about it. We may not have liked much of this attitude, but the truth is that the Rally of Portugal does not have any major problems with security, which is almost a rarity in the entire championship. That said, I think this conversation has been exaggerated from the start. In recent years everyone could go to other locations outside the spectators zone. The only thing that could happen were worse access roads and/or prohibited access due the landowners. Do not worry that no one takes shots because of that or go to jail :). But this year with the move to north, the paradigm will change a little bit... much larger crowds means more flexibility and not the opposite. It seems a paradox, but the organization have no choice...they will have to allow public in other areas and expected that they will behave well. The re-education of security that has been made in recent years will be put into practice now. This will be the biggest test, so there are also risks associated with this change of location to the north. But I believe that everything will go well.
Don't hesitate, if you want to see real passion for rallying, a great party everywhere and massive crowds around all the areas, you must come here and see with your own eyes...
To prove my theory, you will see the amount of people who will be present to see the tests from the official teams that should happen in the coming weeks to prepare the rally.
The expectation and excitement are huge, for sure it will be a memorable weekend. Otherwise, you will be very regret when you see the footage on TV :)... Believe me, you will see crowds that you never seen before...or at least for many years.

Reis Eduardo

4th March 2015, 00:13

We expect that to happen. However I have some doubts that a greater number of public means greater flexibility in security and I think even if it will be a fatal mistake for the organizers of the rally of Portugal.

devil's land

11th March 2015, 11:58

Marão stage before the works (without rail trails and improvement of the road):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CufGN2sg5rk

Some parts of Viana do Castelo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alGoZFaslhs#t=849

Bartolbia84

11th March 2015, 15:08

From italy:

Bertelli - Fiesta WRC
Rendina - Lancer EVO X
Vallario - Lancer EVO X
Bresolin - Fiesta R5
Brazzoli - Subaru STi
Linari - Subaru STi
Tempestini - Citroën DS3 R3T
Re - Citroen DS3 R3T
Testa - 208 R2
Andolfi - 208 R2
Crugnola - Clio R3T

tommeke_B

10th April 2015, 08:16

http://rallydeportugal.pt/content.aspx?menuid=2&eid=1056&bl=1 Press release stating that spectators can only go to public areas.

PLuto

14th April 2015, 11:53

I would like to deny lot of rumours on the internet during last weeks - Jan Kopecky will NOT start with Fabia R5 in Portugal. It has never been in their plans...

Teardrop

14th April 2015, 15:18

I would like to deny lot of rumours on the internet during last weeks - Jan Kopecky will NOT start with Fabia R5 in Portugal. It has never been in their plans...

And Lappi?

Mirek

14th April 2015, 15:27

I think he will be there.

PLuto

14th April 2015, 15:29

And Lappi?

Lappi will be there, according to previous plans. More info will be officially available tomorrow ;)

Reis Eduardo

14th April 2015, 17:09

What time is the press conference? Anyone know if it will be transmitted via the net?

Andre Oliveira

14th April 2015, 19:18

I heard the Skoda will be here at Portugal to test, next week. Mondim de Basto / Fafe zone, gravel and tarmac.

PLuto

14th April 2015, 23:50

What time is the press conference? Anyone know if it will be transmitted via the net?

I dont think it will be transmitted live...

PLuto

14th April 2015, 23:50

I heard the Skoda will be here at Portugal to test, next week. Mondim de Basto / Fafe zone, gravel and tarmac.

Yes, it is correct, Lappi will test next week in Portugal.

RICARDO75

22nd April 2015, 16:54

Bernardo Sousa on entry list from Rally of Portugal, with a Peugeot 208 T16. However, we still cannot confirm whether it will be able to do the rally, due to late reply from sponsors.

irish_tiger

23rd April 2015, 02:55

RICARDO75

23rd April 2015, 13:19

They just follow orders from organization

TURBO43

26th April 2015, 20:50

Question to all those who have already been to the Rally de Portugal and Rally France-Alsace; if you were to compare both safety measures, which one is the strictest?

tommeke_B

26th April 2015, 21:12

Question to all those who have already been to the Rally de Portugal and Rally France-Alsace; if you were to compare both safety measures, which one is the strictest?

I've been to Alsace in 2010 (not strict at all), 2011 (more strict) and 2012 (very strict), and to Portugal in 2013 (very strict). In my opinion, from what I experienced, Portugal was worse than Alsace in 2012. It's quite simple, you can go to public areas, nothing more. The public areas in Southern Portugal were not that bad by the way, in most cases there were plenty areas per stage and the visibility was good. Of course this year it's a completely different event, in North, and I expect the safety measures to be even more extreme. If you are not happy with the public areas, you should choose some other event. ;)

jbmarcus21

26th April 2015, 22:06

Google Earth Map 2015 is online
http://planetemarcus.com/saison-wrc/wrc-rallye-portugal-2015/

KumpuTeemu

26th April 2015, 22:31

Hello Guys,
We have been in Rally Portugal once in south and now we will come second time there mainly because rally is now after long time in north. But in south we noticed one problem; official maps were very bad quality. Then we found somewhere some topographical map which were very helpful for us. Do you have any tips where in Internet we could buy now better maps (for example topographical) on that area rally is driving this year?

EightGear

26th April 2015, 22:34

I'd suggest the Google Earth maps posted by JB just above you. Or else www.rallymaps.com.

BTW, Latvala will have the best starting position by far in Portugal. It will be an interesting rally, especially considering no one will have any experience there (except for Fafe).

TURBO43

27th April 2015, 11:45

I've been to Alsace in 2010 (not strict at all), 2011 (more strict) and 2012 (very strict), and to Portugal in 2013 (very strict). In my opinion, from what I experienced, Portugal was worse than Alsace in 2012. It's quite simple, you can go to public areas, nothing more. The public areas in Southern Portugal were not that bad by the way, in most cases there were plenty areas per stage and the visibility was good. Of course this year it's a completely different event, in North, and I expect the safety measures to be even more extreme. If you are not happy with the public areas, you should choose some other event. ;)

Wow. What you say makes me afraid :rolleyes:. I wasn't in Alsace in 2012, but I was there in 2013 and 2014. In 2013 it was a drama. Access to stages were closed nearly 20 km before, the gendarmes were very strict, marshalls too. 2013 was the worst year for the French spectators. In 2014, it was slightly better (I must say that I cross mountains to find cool places without marshalls or gendarmes).

I come from Lyon in France, and I'm planning to go to Portugal in may. But all what is said about the security scares me. Do you think, even if I'm outside the public zone, but on a slope of 3 high meters, I will get fired?

By the way, I believe that the organization plans to close access to stages up to 5 hours before the start of the race. I do not imagine the mess it will be ...

RICARDO75

27th April 2015, 13:11

RICARDO75

27th April 2015, 13:12

Marijan Griebel will do Rally of Portugal with Opel Adam R2 but Xavier Pons had an accident and won't be able do compete

Micke_VOC

27th April 2015, 13:41

Both Esa-Pekka Lappi and Pontus Tidemand are now confirmed entries in Rally Portugal with Skoda Fabia R5-cars.
Entry-list will be official 29/4

devil's land

27th April 2015, 14:26

There will be 30 public zones (3 or 4 per stage). Public is allowed just there. But this zones are the best spots to see the rally. With support infraestructures, best road access, better visibility and safety. Some of them have cover of about 1 km of stage.
The only problem, if it is really a problem, is the big amount of public.

bearclaw

27th April 2015, 15:23

Hallo guys...

I’m reading on this forum for while. So now it’s time for my first post (I’m nervous :) ) because we are going to spectate rally Portugal. For me, there are one or two questions about this rally.

In general, rally Portugal is for free? We just need tickets for the super special in Lousada. Is that correct?

So now it’s already sure that spectators are just allowed in those public zones. There are no possibilities to escape from those areas along the special stage? So for what I’m reading, it was maybe a mistake to choose this wrc event to watch. It is quite boring, and not my point of view to follow a rally...but flighttickets, car and hotel is already booked...

..and about the Fafe stage. We planned to watch the rally on the infamous nature stand at the short tarmac part before the jump. What do you estimate is the best time to go there without stuck in a traffic jam, Saturday night?

TURBO43

27th April 2015, 20:02

Rally Power

28th April 2015, 17:00

...And if we have to climb mountains to escape big access, public areas, police etc., we will do it...

The north mountains are not that easy to climb, unless you rent a 4x4! This year rally will probably show a massive 4x4 parade. Many of us will be looking for spectators areas alternatives!

RICARDO75

29th April 2015, 14:27

bearclaw

30th April 2015, 11:20

Spectator guide is out now.

Around special stage start and finish heavy amount of closed roads. Let’s see and wait how things will come. But I guess it will be not a relaxed task to escape from public areas. :)

RICARDO75

30th April 2015, 12:35

Numbers thar I expect on entry list 2015. With the limit of 90 drivers, according to regulation, some of theme might be out
Entry list should be released later today.

. 15 WRC (at least)
. 4 or 5 RRC
. 20 to 25 R5
. +/- 10 N4
. 18 JWRC + 2 Clio R3T
. +/- 5 R2 + Drive DMACK Fiesta Trophy

115 entrys. 25 drivers will not be accepted

samWRC

30th April 2015, 17:14

Entry list is not published yet?

dimviii

30th April 2015, 19:17

Camilli livery from Oreca

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CD2VfkEW8AAvJJj.jpg

RICARDO75

30th April 2015, 19:29

Entry list is not published yet?

It should have been yesterday but, with so many participants, I think the Organization of rally must be confirming with all teams and drivers to know if there will be any withdrawal, in order to give way to those who are pending acceptance.

RICARDO75

30th April 2015, 19:43

Here it is. Entry list
http://www.rallydeportugal.pt/ResourcesUser/Documentos/Quadro_oficial_de_afixacao/2015/Entry_List_VRP2015v2.pdf

AL14

30th April 2015, 19:50

Maybe the best entry list so far this year.

EightGear

30th April 2015, 20:18

Incredible, especially in WRC2. Seems like a nice list in JWRC too.

RICARDO75

30th April 2015, 20:52

jbmarcus21

3rd May 2015, 17:16

Update Google Earth Map http://planetemarcus.com/saison-wrc/wrc-rallye-portugal-2014/

KumpuTeemu

4th May 2015, 12:26

Isn't there any onboard video on Shakedown stage available?

RICARDO75

5th May 2015, 05:45

Isn't there any onboard video on Shakedown stage available?

No. It's a new stage

tommeke_B

5th May 2015, 07:40

Update Google Earth Map http://planetemarcus.com/saison-wrc/wrc-rallye-portugal-2014/

That's from last year. ;)

hype

6th May 2015, 14:23

Exactly the same situation like you bearclaw... Car, hotel booked... And if we have to climb mountains to escape big access, public areas, police etc., we will do it. There will be a lot of people, how could they park everybody in 3 areas per stage...

Same for me... everything booked and not sure where to go.
Any news about this?
I'm gonna camp at the stages and drive there the night before.
When will the stages be closed? In the morning or the night before?

bunnings

6th May 2015, 22:16

http://i.imgur.com/BFXKLdp.jpg?1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1cJVrfxJeA&list=PLUWxC5moAEk9NJE1jt7FoCo4VJTiFv3kL&index=1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1cJVrfxJeA

dimviii

7th May 2015, 16:01

Citroën Racing ‏@CitroenRacing
A “new look” DS 3 #WRC in @rallydeportugal! http://www.citroenracing.com/en/2015/news/wrc-news/66877/a-new-look-ds-3-wrc-in-portugal/ … RT if you love it!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CEaHHxaWMAAFoVn.jpg

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

AL14

7th May 2015, 16:17

Better but not best.

Fast Eddie WRC

7th May 2015, 19:51

‏@MSportLtd
Five new evolution Fiesta RS WRCs in build for Portugal. Reserved for Evans, Tänak, Prokop, Bertelli and Kubica !

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CEWOE7fW0AANvZ2.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CEThya_W8AAK0OJ.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CEThzEfWYAE9-pv.jpg

hype

8th May 2015, 08:34

hari

8th May 2015, 08:42

Where do I find the spectator guide?
The official website is madness.

http://uk.rallydeportugal.pt/contentlist.aspx?menuid=249

Click on the Stages Name in the bottom to get detailed Infos.

hype

8th May 2015, 09:05

Thanks...

Why are those overview maps so bloody tiny? :(

So is it even possible to camp at the stages the night before?

hari

8th May 2015, 15:00

So is it even possible to camp at the stages the night before?
According to the spectator guide access is only possible on the rallyday from early in the morning.
Dont know how strict this will be controlled.

AL14

8th May 2015, 17:43

It seems VWs hasn't yet solved their technical issues. Ogier and Latvala had the same problem of Argentina during tests. Now they have less than 2 weeks to fix it, it's not that much.

Zeropt

8th May 2015, 17:46

According to the spectator guide access is only possible on the rallyday from early in the morning.

It`ll be madness, guarantee you... :/

AL14

9th May 2015, 01:24

It seems VWs hasn't yet solved their technical issues. Ogier and Latvala had the same problem of Argentina during tests. Now they have less than 2 weeks to fix it, it's not that much.

When I was writing this they fixed it. Germans...

Zeropt

9th May 2015, 21:42

At Rally de Portugal Youtube channel you can see videos of the 33 spectators areas:

http://www.averdade.com/~media/downloads/10407.big.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuWiT5dEgAxTiXfxlgzNk_9EvC0mZhZpK)
(click image to load page)

jbmarcus21

10th May 2015, 19:31

New update Google Earth Map http://bit.ly/1sqVifX

hype

12th May 2015, 17:58

Just changed my flight from Porto to Alghero... Sardinia here I come :D

bearclaw

12th May 2015, 19:32

Just changed my flight from Porto to Alghero... Sardinia here I come :D

…good decision!! In Sardinia you can nearly stand where ever you want. I was last year there. Good maps on the event website, nice beaches around (for example Stintino in the north, half an hour drive from Alghero). In general I like Alghero much more than Olbia.

But now back to topic. Let’s wait and see how bad Portugal will really come for spectators. But not much positive vibes on this forum from a spectator point of view…

EstWRC

12th May 2015, 23:07

Tänak and Mõlder will have new helmets
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE1BslnW0AE3Zxx.png

speedrogz

13th May 2015, 19:44

For those who are intending to come to the "Rally de Portugal" this information could be useful619

speedrogz

13th May 2015, 20:10

Hi everybody,

I'm a new member on this forum.

I will come from Lyon (France) to Portugal in may and I'm so looking forward to coming here :D

So, in case you need:

https://www.facebook.com/esferademocoesoficial/photos/a.760689444049383.1073741844.422053591246305/760689474049380/?type=1&theater

dbrito26

13th May 2015, 21:26

Hi guys. Anyone know where i can find coordinates of the spectator areas (ZE)?

dimviii

13th May 2015, 21:38

Robert Kubica will return to the World Rally Championship at next week's Rally of Portugal driving one of the five all-new Ford Fiesta RS WRCs.

Preparation of the Polish star's car, pictured, is currently being finalised at M-Sport's Cumbrian headquarters, with the Fiesta expected to run for the first time before the weekend.

http://cdn.images.autosport.com/editorial/1431544067.jpg

Kubica's RK World Rally Team has purchased the car and will run it in association with M-Sport in Portugal, where the 2015-spec Ford will make makes its maiden WRC appearance.

The 2008 F1 Canadian Grand Prix winner was forced to miss the last round of the WRC in Argentina after failing to find agreement with A-Style - the Italian outfit which had run him on the first three rounds of this year's series - in efforts to restructure his campaign.

AUTOSPORT understands A-Style will not be involved with Kubica's entry next week.

All five new Fords coming from M-Sport are nearing completion, with Martin Prokop joining the rest of his team to put the finishing touches on his car ahead of its shakedown on Thursday.

The factory cars of Elfyn Evans and Ott Tanak have been through the shakedown process already, while Italian privateer Lorenzo Bertelli will drive the fifth.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/118962?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Fast Eddie WRC

15th May 2015, 14:27

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFCuOQrWoAA1zi7.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFCuOQqWEAAS-mU.jpg

Fast Eddie WRC

15th May 2015, 14:28

WRC+ - 5 live stages from Rally de Portugal !!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFCu0wGWoAAdMTf.jpg

Eli

15th May 2015, 15:29

yeah but some of it is local production so we'll see how it goes

N.O.T

15th May 2015, 15:38

yeah but some of it is local production so we'll see how it goes

they are quite experienced with broadcasting their rallies live so it will be good.

Sardalense

15th May 2015, 19:00

You can watch Baião 1 and Fafe 1 here:

http://www.rtp.pt/play/direto/rtp1

And SSS Lousada, Baião 2, Fafe 2 and final podium here:

http://www.rtp.pt/play/direto/rtp2

Fast Eddie WRC

15th May 2015, 22:59

You can watch Baião 1 and Fafe 1 here:

http://www.rtp.pt/play/direto/rtp1

And SSS Lousada, Baião 2, Fafe 2 and final podium here:

http://www.rtp.pt/play/direto/rtp2

Thanks, but these websites will probably be blocked to non-Portuguese viewers for the WRC live events.

Streams will be available from 'other sources' though... ;)

OnlyRally

15th May 2015, 23:16

Thanks, but these websites will probably be blocked to non-Portuguese viewers for the WRC live events.

Streams will be available from 'other sources' though... ;)

ore use HOLA (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/hola-better-internet/gkojfkhlekighikafcpjkiklfbnlmeio) ;)

Antony Warmbold

16th May 2015, 11:07

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFCuOQrWoAA1zi7.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFCuOQqWEAAS-mU.jpg

I really like the livery of Kubica's car. Very professional and beautiful.

A FONDO

16th May 2015, 12:05

WRC+ - 5 live stages from Rally de Portugal !!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFCu0wGWoAAdMTf.jpg

With so much to show why they don't begin their own broadcast? One or two weeks before there was DTM. On their website there was live stream in 720p through youtube plus another stream with onboards only. Then a record of the whole race was uploaded in youtube. Easy, accessible, reliable. Does youtube want enormous money for that? Or any at all?

EstWRC

17th May 2015, 21:16

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFOX3VJWMAA1MyL.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFOX3UMWoAEo_En.jpg

EightGear

17th May 2015, 21:23

Looking forward to it, especially WRC2 will be interesting.

Fresh and new stages for all so experience is the same for all, could be favourable for Mikkelsen, Meeke, Evans, Tanak and Paddon.

EstWRC

18th May 2015, 08:00

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFQtMRDWYAA3eFT.jpg

bearclaw

18th May 2015, 10:46

Do the organizers offer an official rally program with good maps and all the information, or is it just on the website? If so, where to buy? Rally HQ?

dimviii

18th May 2015, 17:07

http://s2.postimg.org/8j0s5x1gp/IMG_5061.jpg
http://s2.postimg.org/iex9rthux/IMG_5062.jpg
http://s17.postimg.org/iom7hgx8f/IMG_5056.jpg

lololol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=OKdirBQR-9c

makinen_fan

18th May 2015, 19:15

Some photos from pre-event tests:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1048107855218445.1073741859.376880135674557&type=1

Interesting that Breen's car has much less liveries than usual. Is his WRC2 championship funded by him?

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/t31.0-8/11148458_1048110271884870_5414320216596086163_o.jp g

dimviii

18th May 2015, 19:31

maybe not the final livery?

EightGear

18th May 2015, 19:41

Yes, he's paying for the WRC2 campaign himself.

Andre Oliveira

18th May 2015, 20:22

My little contribution

https://scontent-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/11295544_1128437560519003_8489656284193463661_n.jp g?oh=c20a201af744ee8f0ac63b8a5c748057&oe=560AFCC1
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/11258907_1128438267185599_6630068611336076517_n.jp g?oh=e873a292a920b57fb6adbdbdc406d6f4&oe=55D19EA1&__gda__=1443434416_df8c90bc9f4bb50c35183081c3ff18b 8
https://scontent-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/11006426_1128654840497275_5768410691316508833_n.jp g?oh=a8eeb32afbca544d1c124a54e363d4d8&oe=560CE25C

Andre Oliveira

18th May 2015, 20:28

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xat1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/10403231_1127956887233737_6486000260987810449_n.jp g?oh=2ae61d8a2b9210778634824b54a8c309&oe=55CCA50B&__gda__=1443625632_5defe38d2ffc5c7d99f5e32df4b8dfb a
https://scontent-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/p180x540/11113601_1128042247225201_6821769307361011487_n.jp g?oh=f844c17db2a4bcd12d00bf524da059aa&oe=5603B927
https://scontent-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/p180x540/11252173_1128677410495018_6232890331168119566_n.jp g?oh=4c2a24968969ac38ae21d2975ae9b6c1&oe=5607BD5E

EstWRC

18th May 2015, 20:36

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFTYCDUWEAA2eO-.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFTYCIkWEAArG0g.jpg

dimviii

18th May 2015, 20:49

imho this livery seems better.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFTxi6wWAAEgh_H.jpg

Meireles

http://s30.postimg.org/awfhh08m9/image.jpg

Andre Oliveira

18th May 2015, 21:40

Meireles have one little off on midday. He have to stop cause no pieces... Hope he can fix it during week

MartijnS

18th May 2015, 22:01

Good video of todays test

https://www.facebook.com/cincinmovies/videos/vb.176524632452667/735647746540350/?type=2&theater

Andre Oliveira

18th May 2015, 23:28

Ahah, i was behind the camera man and talk with him.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFSfE5sWIAAIVN9.jpg:large

RICARDO75

19th May 2015, 02:08

My video from Monday Test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoRFGq2xXPs&feature=youtu.be

rage82

19th May 2015, 15:22

Kubica - https://twitter.com/planetemarcus/status/600645366984404992/photo/1

makinen_fan

19th May 2015, 16:34

The sound of Yazeed and Al-Kuwari Fiesta RRC is different compared to Nasser's car. They sound similar to the new Fiesta WRC

stefanvv

19th May 2015, 16:51

The sound of Yazeed and Al-Kuwari Fiesta RRC is different compared to Nasser's car. They sound similar to the new Fiesta WRC

Isn't Al-Attyah with "just" S2000?

EDIT: just checked ewrc, it says RRC, I always thought he is with S2000 don't know why

MartijnS

19th May 2015, 19:14

The stages are looking nice based on the photos that have appeared in the last days. Curious about the photos and videos that will be made this weekend :)

OldF

19th May 2015, 19:23

Nothing special but it says that VW used a joker to correct the fuel issue.

https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=fi&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=fi&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fyle.fi%2Furheilu%2Fkatseensa_kaanta nyt_latvala_taalla_voi_ajaa_vahan_aggressiivisemmi n%2F8002231%3Forigin%3Drss%26utm_source%3Dtwitterf eed%26utm_medium%3Dtwitter&edit-text

Andre Oliveira

19th May 2015, 20:05

Colin never forgotten

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

devil's land

19th May 2015, 20:19

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTWJ5dstZkg&app=desktop

dimviii

19th May 2015, 20:59

Colin never forgotten

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFYuOYSWEAALdPQ.jpg:large
krismeeke
4 ώρες πριν
After the #McRaeRallyChallenge last weekend it was nice to see on today's recce that #RallyPortugal fans still have their hero! #Colin #IfInDoubtFlatOut
#Fafe
https://instagram.com/p/23f2j3rN4q/

dimviii

19th May 2015, 21:21

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gIreM1EiY6o

Reis Eduardo

19th May 2015, 22:44

Monday test Rally de Portugal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBs9B-mk7zs

Livewireshock

20th May 2015, 13:44

624625

Can't wait to see how Scott Pedder and Dale Moscatt go this weekend. Should be an exciting event and hopefully they can prove to be the cat amongst the pidgeons with the regular R5/S2000 drivers.

EstWRC

20th May 2015, 15:54

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFdBAM8WgAAoRvT.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFdBA7nWoAA00Ka.jpg

Francis44

20th May 2015, 17:15

It looks like Meireles wont be using the Fabia R5 as he went off on the Monday test, apparently the damage was not substantial but Skoda engineers were clueless about some overheating problem, as I read on another forum.

He will use his old Fabia S2000.

Fast Eddie WRC

20th May 2015, 18:02

Nice Historics display at the SP: :cool:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFdSqArWoAIMz1F.jpg:large

Fast Eddie WRC

20th May 2015, 18:04

Neuville is looking to get some local support ...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFdGCjzWYAAsh00.jpg:large

Fast Eddie WRC

20th May 2015, 18:13

Meeke in new livery:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFdC_BqWAAAP8jr.jpg:large

New Skoda's at SP

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFc4CyOWEAADs1H.jpg

dimviii

20th May 2015, 18:26

Al Qassimi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hjtN-QbtXf4

christy but

20th May 2015, 18:52

keith Cronin wont start in Portugal

EightGear

20th May 2015, 19:07

Why not?

Francis44

20th May 2015, 19:09

Why not?

He crashed in the Monday test aswell, car not recoverable.

Ounin

20th May 2015, 19:18

Monday test Rally de Portugal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBs9B-mk7zs

After looking at these amazing Monday testing vids what an amazing f###ing great weekend we have go ahead of us. No WRC -apart from the new Fiesta- cause we already know who will win and who will not and who crash out, but the WRC2 is the absolute climax of the weekend. Wow. Two works teams Skoda and the Pug, it will be comparison time! What is Toyota boy Camilli doing, is Sander Pärn's R5 price is justified? How about gravel specialists Nasser A-A, Jari Ketomaa and Yazeed? I'm very looking forward to Karl Kruuda on the world scene at last. Great to see Anders Grøndal as well. Tiny little problem we have to face here and that is the FIA is not taking this battle serious; no images, no footage. We will have to wait for the amateurs -luckily their quality is great- but still I hate the fact that probably the biggest thrill this weekend is not recognized by Mr Todt and it's promotion company.
Also JWRC and the young D-Mack dogs are on the run. Wow.

Rallyper

20th May 2015, 19:32

Don´t forget about Lappi and Pontus T, who has been driving a lot recently. Should gove him the needed speed for a top place as well. Agree about WRC2 is exciting class this weekend.

Not sure about Ogier winning. Ostberg or Latvala and also Meeke will be great contenders.

N.O.T

20th May 2015, 19:41

Not sure about Ogier winning. Ostberg or Latvala and also Meeke will be great contenders.

No reason to put any limits to your fantasies, add Neuville, kubica and Sordo, Tanak in there and you have a 8 way battle for the win up to the last stage...

EightGear

20th May 2015, 20:16

I wouldn't call Breen's entry a factory Peugeot effort, but yes WRC2 will he very interesting. A shame about Cronin though.

dimviii

20th May 2015, 21:01

Kremer

https://scontent-ams2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/10409745_443048452529187_7392401913117479975_n.jpg ?oh=894b0a22839cf37faf87bf3eabaaff6f&oe=55FA5FDB

OnlyRally

20th May 2015, 21:25

no reason to put any limits to your fantasies, add neuville, kubica and sordo, tanak in there and you have a 8 way battle for the win up to the last stage...

lol

dbrito26

20th May 2015, 21:28

Life of a recce car has not easy. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/20/8ddab9b17eb381b4b71a442417c8bfe8.jpg

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Rallyper

20th May 2015, 21:57

No reason to put any limits to your fantasies, add Neuville, kubica and Sordo, Tanak in there and you have a 8 way battle for the win up to the last stage...

My fantasies stay where I said. Yours - I would say is too optimistic, saying in a sarcastic way. Don´t forget it´s maiden stages. Let´s see who handles them in the best way.

OnlyRally

20th May 2015, 22:02

Polo engine breakdown at Portugal PET for Latvala, see video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLVyRAt2cxbxvv78JcuKZeaikD8PSzQRvr&v=dxCxGnsYHvE) here.

Rallyper

20th May 2015, 23:31

That´s interesting...

stefanvv

20th May 2015, 23:40

a chance some fantasies to become true?

EightGear

20th May 2015, 23:52

They did that on purpose, as was explained 100 times already. They've fixed it, what else is there to expect?

By the way, indoor service parks really are not the way to go.

MJW

20th May 2015, 23:54

That was before VW found the underlying cause and used a joker to homolgate a replacement injectors.

car

20th May 2015, 23:55

Polo engine breakdown at Portugal PET for Latvala, see video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLVyRAt2cxbxvv78JcuKZeaikD8PSzQRvr&v=dxCxGnsYHvE) here.

VW simulated engine failure on purpose so they can understand the engine's limits with a failed injector (component that caused retirements in Argentina).
This what they say anyway. It's either bullshit or an insight into what they are prepared to do to win.

stefanvv

21st May 2015, 00:01

That's interesting from technology point of view. I used to run my car on 4 cylinders for a long time and there wasn't terminal damage to it.... Of course the cause wasn't failed injectors, but head gasket, anyway the damage seems similar. But abstracting from the mechanical staff, may be it computer software break down after all..

AL14

21st May 2015, 00:04

Polo engine breakdown at Portugal PET for Latvala, see video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLVyRAt2cxbxvv78JcuKZeaikD8PSzQRvr&v=dxCxGnsYHvE) here.

It was when they found out how to repair it.

I think is gonna be an easy win for Ogier, it seems he is the only one who wants to win it.
Meeke: "my approach will be the same, mistake free rally, no big risks etc..."
Latvala: "I need to score, I try to go fast without taking too many risks etc..."
Neuville: "blabla, points, blabla no mistakes"

Anyway, me too I like to think these guys still have their spherical organs between their legs and I'm looking forward for some nice battle during the weekend. Let's see. Or better, let's hope.

stefanvv

21st May 2015, 00:10

It was when they found out how to repair it.

I think they changed the injector supplier, but still there is a problem if one of the injector fails.

Andre Oliveira

21st May 2015, 00:11

Meireles car on sunday. Not able to fix, engine fissures. Really great action by Carlos Martins on let Pedro Meireles use his car.

Skoda Motorsport tried but can't fix it. No engines to use.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/1610943_1669913229903089_6440414681558800599_n.jpg ?oh=482e43d98ce33cc6d4c745344ab99bac&oe=55BFF327&__gda__=1442948685_2e3521a191d3888204f0a1421cea94d f

AL14

21st May 2015, 00:12

During that tests they found out how to fix it. They played a joker because they changed an homolagated part (the injector supplier, if I remember well). After that the car did not had problems anymore. They're german, they know how to fix things in a car. ;)

stefanvv

21st May 2015, 00:15

I'm sure they know how to fix it. It's just all the info we have;) Changing the homologated part is the "must do" step anyway.

stefanvv

21st May 2015, 00:19

Meeke: "my approach will be the same, mistake free rally, no big risks etc..."
Latvala: "I need to score, I try to go fast without taking too many risks etc..."
Neuville: "blabla, points, blabla no mistakes"

Anyway, me too I like to think these guys still have their spherical organs between their legs and I'm looking forward for some nice battle during the weekend. Let's see. Or better, let's hope.

We probably should not expect some over-hype from the challengers this year any more. Probably they're already waiting for the next one...

dimviii

21st May 2015, 05:37

Miikka Anttila ‏@MiikkaAnttila
It is showtime! �� 215 pages writen in the car and rewriten on a desk! Now ready to go! �� #RallydePortugal #WRC

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFeqQSCWoAAQ1ud.jpg

EstWRC

21st May 2015, 05:57

So shakedown in a couple of hours. Can't wait for the rally to begin. The roads look fantastic and the drivers are also praising the roads. Hoping to see Tänak's true speed finally, he was third last year until the accident and second in Fafe sprint just 0.5 down on Ogier.

rage82

21st May 2015, 09:05

Shakedown times from Mikkelsen twitter - https://twitter.com/AMikkelsenRally/status/601282537877536768/photo/1
After second run Meeke is fastest so far - 3.15.0

Leon

21st May 2015, 09:12

Nice Historics display at the SP: :cool:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFdSqArWoAIMz1F.jpg:large

Is the RS200 on the left, Santos car from the tragic 1986 event?

trifonvl

21st May 2015, 09:20

Osdberg had an off...his car is in the service park..

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

rage82

21st May 2015, 09:53

Latest shakedown times: https://twitter.com/AMikkelsenRally/status/601292061975916544/photo/1

EstWRC

21st May 2015, 10:15

https://twitter.com/bestofrallylive/status/601299940879540225

LOL Tänak and Sordo setting identical times.

dbrito26

21st May 2015, 10:28

Yes is the car of Joaquim Santos.

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dbrito26

21st May 2015, 10:32

Bertelli with problems.

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Leon

21st May 2015, 11:14

Yes is the car of Joaquim Santos.

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Thanks, Lots of (bad) memories

Livewireshock

21st May 2015, 11:22

The Shakedown has been extended to 10:30 local time so more action to come.

Fast Eddie WRC

21st May 2015, 11:23

Post-shakedown driver interviews coming up on the Live Stream: http://www.wrc.com/live-ticker/live_popup_stream.html

Fast Eddie WRC

21st May 2015, 11:24

‏@MadsOstberg
Rolled 500m into SD. Misheard pacenote. No big damage to the car. We're ok!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFg0t0mWgAEDRiG.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFg5ExqW0AIzHA-.jpg:large

Fast Eddie WRC

21st May 2015, 11:31

SD times...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFhGckiW0AEFRxo.jpg

dbrito26

21st May 2015, 12:10

Ostberg pass on Shakedown right now.

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Micke_VOC

21st May 2015, 13:02

Shakedown-times WRC2

AL14

21st May 2015, 13:16

Shakedown-times WRC2

Where do you find these times? Is this an app? or a website?

Micke_VOC

21st May 2015, 13:28

Where do you find these times? Is this an app? or a website?

I found them om Team Tätab Facebookpage (Pontus Tidemands sponsor)
They are from WRC-Teams system

AL14

21st May 2015, 13:53

I found them om Team Tätab Facebookpage (Pontus Tidemands sponsor)
They are from WRC-Teams system
Oh that's why I never found the source. Thanks

makinen_fan

21st May 2015, 13:53

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFhoaB4WgAAZLh2.jpg

HarriK

21st May 2015, 14:09

SD results:
http://www.ewrc-results.com/shake.php?e=19123&t=Vodafone-Rally-de-Portugal-2015

BMV

21st May 2015, 15:13

any wrc 3 times?

noel157

21st May 2015, 15:39

1 Tempestini
2 @OCVeiby +1.4
3 Margaillan +2.9
4 @gilbert_quentin +3.1
5 @jeanreneperry +5.0
6 @TerryFolb +5.7...

BMV

21st May 2015, 15:47

1 Tempestini
2 @OCVeiby +1.4
3 Margaillan +2.9
4 @gilbert_quentin +3.1
5 @jeanreneperry +5.0
6 @TerryFolb +5.7...

Any time for McKenna & Raftrey, Noel?

Fast Eddie WRC

21st May 2015, 15:57

SD Videos

WRC & Ostberg roll https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSkty7vL9o0

SD WRC https://youtu.be/Yzy8i2ljI6s

Jumps https://youtu.be/zOnU_pWTAos

noel157

21st May 2015, 16:09

Any time for McKenna & Raftrey, Noel?

Usual story, nothing outside first few in each class. No doubt something will turn up later. Although Daniel and Dean should be blowing their own trumpet at such a big event. Dean's site not updated, no tweets for 2 days and Daniel's Twitter feed went from before SD straight to the press conference.

VFTS

21st May 2015, 17:15

Mirek

21st May 2015, 17:25

Jumps https://youtu.be/zOnU_pWTAos

The landings of Fabias R5 weren't impressive at all. The car also looks too soft. Seems like there is still a lot of work on the suspension setup.

Fast Eddie WRC

21st May 2015, 18:13

The landings of Fabias R5 weren't impressive at all. The car also looks too soft. Seems like there is still a lot of work on the suspension setup.

I thought it looked quite strange too. Not like a rally car. Maybe its just a visual effect..

trifonvl

21st May 2015, 18:16

Grondal is telling that he must start behind a Mitsubishi tomorrow. He was 40 sec faster than the Mitsu on shakedown...on 4km!! The organizers will not let him start before or not give him 2 minutes or more. The rally is destroyed before start. He will be in the dust all friday.

They have already a 2min gap

http://uk.rallydeportugal.pt/content.aspx?menuid=60&eid=528&bl=1

Nevertheless it is a stupid decision to put N4 cars in front R5/RRC/S2000.

Luis Pacheco

21st May 2015, 18:19

Florest fire near "Ponte de Lima" stage at this hour.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206810733132244&set=p.10206810733132244&type=1&theater

noel157

21st May 2015, 18:31

Tyres:

Paddon/Sordo 5 x Michelin LTX Force H4, Neuville/Citroen 3 x S and 2 x H, Latvala/Mikkelsen 5 x S, Tanak: 3 x H and 2 soft, Ogier/Evans 4 Soft +1 Hard

21st May 2015, 18:47

I thought it looked quite strange too. Not like a rally car. Maybe its just a visual effect..

I think the whole car is quite different to the other R5s. Only time will tell but I find it hard to believe there would be anything fundamentally wrong with it after all that testing. Anyway, Pontus was the fastest R5 on shakedown but we'll see what the rally proper will bring.

Rallyper

21st May 2015, 19:06

Let´s hope all rallyfans behave and not hinders the stages. And causing severe accidents. (I´ve been looking at the preview on WRC.com.

Fast Eddie WRC

21st May 2015, 19:20

Big suspension travel on the Fabia R5...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFjDOHCUkAA50Qm.jpg:large

Maybe Skoda are playing it safe on its WRC debut and running it a bit softer to lower the risk of damage and ensure a finish...

Luis Pacheco

21st May 2015, 19:21

Worsened the fire in the area of the first special of tomorrow.

Nearly 100 firefighters fought the flames.

dimviii

21st May 2015, 19:32

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtAMDM4NKeQ&feature=youtu.be

Fast Eddie WRC

21st May 2015, 19:35

Worsened the fire in the area of the first special of tomorrow.

Nearly 100 firefighters fought the flames.

'Rally of Portugal (stages) may be cancelled due to fire raging in Ponte de Lima..'

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFi4KlZXIAERqtB.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFi4KkuW8AEqPPe.jpg

http://static.blastingnews.com/media/photogallery/2015/5/21/main/incendio-em-ponte-de-lima_358405.jpg

EstWRC

21st May 2015, 19:48

What a fail

dimviii

21st May 2015, 19:48

krismeeke
Just signed a photo for a fan who took this shot of our jump at last years #Fafe Rally Sprint... It was high!!

https://instagram.com/p/28BrEJrN1N/

dimviii

21st May 2015, 19:52

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

Fast Eddie WRC

21st May 2015, 19:53

Translation of local report:

"Catastrophic". This is how many are looking at a possible cancellation of two stages of the Rally of Portugal due to the fire that reaches precisely the place of passage of the automotive world test. Nearly a hundred firefighters from four districts fight the flames. "You burn with some violence in the Exclusion Zone, Cabração and Moreira Lima," emphasize the Civil Protection authorities.

The organizers of the rally, which this year returns to the north, has provided two stages in Ponte de Lima, two prologues with 27,53 kilometers each for this zone. A situation that led the Central District of Viana do Castelo Relief Operations, which has the Ponte de Lima Fire commanding operations, asking for help to other districts.

dimviii

21st May 2015, 19:57

http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2015/photos/vodafone_rally_de_portugal_2015/grr_320a5516.jpg
http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2015/photos/vodafone_rally_de_portugal_2015/grr_320a5219.jpg
http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2015/photos/vodafone_rally_de_portugal_2015/grr_320a5232.jpg
http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2015/photos/vodafone_rally_de_portugal_2015/grr_320a5521.jpg

http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/fotogalery.php?events=19123&fotograf=100

Mirek

21st May 2015, 20:12

What a fail

Tell us why forest fire is a fail and what could the organization do to prevent it...

dimviii

21st May 2015, 20:17

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

Rallyper

21st May 2015, 20:54

Well, the fire must mean a big fail for the rally, wouldn´t it?

dimviii

21st May 2015, 21:01

Al Kuwari due to fuel leak caught fire.

dimviii

21st May 2015, 21:05

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8mHZB1KQnKA

dimviii

21st May 2015, 21:11

nice sideways at 1.03 from Sordo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WN8dBHfNFeY

dimviii

21st May 2015, 21:19

https://scontent-ams2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10422169_495637957254058_6813311117150580935_n.jpg ?oh=95181fc277699c9385ac91c52ae217a4&oe=55FD2C23

more
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.495637083920812.1073741845.176755592475631&type=1

dimviii

21st May 2015, 21:21

Camilli lost wheel

Guillermo

21st May 2015, 21:24

bad start...

HarriK

21st May 2015, 21:34

Camilli lost perhaps both left side wheels. Stopped after SS1 first turn...

dimviii

21st May 2015, 21:58

Huge crowd

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFjeoI1WAAA3Mns.jpg

Kielder

21st May 2015, 22:01

I live 50 kilometres far from the stages. This is what I could see some minutes ago:

http://i59.tinypic.com/14nzhbt.jpg

Of course, it is premeditated. I hope it won't be the start of something. It's ironic that thousands of fans have been praying for sunny days before the event. At the end, there was a bigger enemy. Man is a wolf to man.

dimviii

21st May 2015, 22:10

Camilli
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11330016_724359261006317_881705785656998392_n.jpg? oh=d81f9508428443f2421612209e1392c9&oe=560AEA04&__gda__=1443164400_70fc20bed66cf50b99045a0836626d4 3

EightGear

21st May 2015, 22:19

That's very sad.

dimviii

21st May 2015, 22:36

sad but it was his stupid fault.Hired from biggest manufacture for wrc experience-drive,and exit of road at special stage at 1st corner,at your first rally with him?....
He will start under super rally i read.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11351253_818135941557029_6743449008705286302_n.jpg ?oh=e75ccca3fcc13ca28731207c593d6c21&oe=55CB78A0&__gda__=1442685737_a99b7e74479ff2f231371e974e78ac4 8

EstWRC

21st May 2015, 23:09

Tell us why forest fire is a fail and what could the organization do to prevent it...

sorry couldnt finish my sentence because i was typing with phone. i wanted to say "what a fail but what can you do these things just happen." Anyway, any news regarding canceling the stages tomorrow?

MartijnS

21st May 2015, 23:16

https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11108832_389996251184359_1760639636680727029_n.jpg ?oh=b93c4c50c00dfc5788e2d2122afe5be9&oe=55C63464

Kielder

22nd May 2015, 00:22

Most probably Ponte de Lima will be cancelled (some spots, as ZE8, are completely burnt). It seems some drivers have been informed about it.

panteranegra

22nd May 2015, 00:41

Went to Guimarães today. Great spectacle seeing those cars being driven on those World Heritage beautiful roads. Great setting for the cerimonial start! I bet the photos with the castle appearing behind look great.

panteranegra

22nd May 2015, 01:06

The Mayor of Ponte de Lima just spoke on the television and said that the 'epicentre' of the fire is in fact where the special stage is due to take place. He also said that the authorities are doing everything they can to allow the special stage to take place normally and also said that the info he has right now is that no decision was made at the moment regarding cancellation.

Kielder

22nd May 2015, 01:30

A decission about Ponte de Lima being cancelled or not will be made at 7:00 GMT: http://sicnoticias.sapo.pt/pais/2015-05-22-Passagem-em-troco-do-Rali-de-Portugal-ameacada-por-incendio-em-Ponte-de-Lima

A firefighter is injured: http://www.bps.pt/geral/ponte-de-lima-um-bombeiro-ferido/

janvanvurpa

22nd May 2015, 02:39

Now if the WRC media producers were on their toes they would have jumped on the first as a promotional dream come true.

"Watch the best drivers in the world drive thru the stage FAST or die in a ball of fire! Drama! Action! Thrills! Be there.You slide off you die! WRC becomes a fight to the death for points!!"
But they can't think outside the Box...

Such a pity..