40º Rally Islas Canarias El Corte Inglés (GRAN CANARIA)

[Rally Power]

I dont like so much this comparison between ERC and national field. Drivers in national field has really different conditions - they are starting more than one hour later, so different weather conditions. They can use different tyres, they have no tyre limit etc. So this comparison is quite unfair.

In Spanish championship case that's the way it's done. Drivers with cars under FIA rules starts in ERC field and those on RFEA rules start after. Championship points results from the combined classification.

An overall combined (european/spanish/canarian) classification doesn't exist, but allows to have an idea of how challenging rallies could be with a more diversified field. Thankfully ewrc guys got it: http://www.ewrc-results.com/results.php?e=28151&Rally-Islas-Canarias-El-Corte-Ingles-2016

Btw, ERC web page it's great and Eurosport TV highlights always nice to watch.

[cali]

Ostberg crash:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAvCrmPc0Hk
Does not look like he "lost" the brakes to me

[EstWRC]

Ostberg crash from fans view https://m.facebook.com/groups/267778273850?view=permalink&id=10153943579943851

[dimviii]

you have to be logged at facebook to watch it.

[Medved]

Link "without login" (I hope) - https://www.facebook.com/alex.sanchezbalser/videos/1174895659187781/

[dimviii]

Link "without login" (I hope) - https://www.facebook.com/alex.sanchezbalser/videos/1174895659187781/

thanks mate,definetely not a brake problem.Late on brakes at wrong line,with all wheels blocked.

[EstWRC]

Sorry guys, was with my phone , couldn't check the link afterwards

[cali]

thanks mate,definetely not a brake problem.Late on brakes at wrong line,with all wheels blocked.
Yeah, missed the braking point and then locked the brakes. Hes should deserve new nickname like "The Master Of Excuses" or smth...

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[RS]

Still, it was nice to have a WRC driver here.. Meeke and Breen in Ireland, Neuville on Ypres with Hyundai R5 zero car and Ogier on Barum with Fabia please.

[RS]

A couple of observations..

- Herman Kobus is sponsored by Kumho tyres but his car is wearing Michelin.

- Lukyanuk is sponsored by Opel? (on his racesuit)

[EightGear]

A couple of observations..

- Herman Kobus is sponsored by Kumho tyres but his car is wearing Michelin.

- Lukyanuk is sponsored by Opel? (on his racesuit)
Kobus normally uses Kumho, but there were some problems with their supply so he had no choice but to use Michelins.

[br21]

Short mix of onboard from Chuchala from SS2 yesterday:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VE15KM-ECw
overtaking Tlustak, mixed weather conditions, etc.

[dimviii]

- Lukyanuk is sponsored by Opel? (on his racesuit)

must be an old racesuit because there is a ''gsi'' logo on them.Tight budget for Lukas.

[br21]

must be an old racesuit because there is a ''gsi'' logo on them.Tight budget for Lukas.

Yes, he is using that suit for long time ago, since his times with Astra GSI I think.

[dupanton]

Short mix of onboard from Chuchala from SS2 yesterday:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VE15KM-ECw
overtaking Tlustak, mixed weather conditions, etc.

What is he saying all the time? He should shut up and concentrate :p

[br21]

What is he saying all the time? He should shut up and concentrate :p

First he is commenting that he is catching someone, then for long time saying that car he overtook is just behing him so thinks loudly should he let him pass or not, then commenting weather changes, telling to turn on windshield heating, etc, etc.

[dupanton]

Consani losing time:
(5 - Consani Robert / Vilmot Maxime): The car didn't start in the parc fermé and service, we lost around seven minutes. On the stage the car worked well in the beginning, but in the middle it lost power and now we are completely without brakes.

[Simmi]

Kind of feels like rally over now. I can't see Luky making back that time and keeping it out of the barriers/wall.

Equally he is relatively safe from behind.

[Moriarty]

Lucas jump to the lead. What happens with Kayto?

[br21]

Some problem for Kajetanowicz. Pity that no informations from stage finish from that stage so we don't know what is the reason of his bad time.

[MartijnS]

Kobus went off and hit a tree right on the bonnet.

[Medved]

KObus - http://www.ewrc-results.com/quickp/28151_10274025_363938803776723_4403926732657974601 _n.jpg

[Bartek]

Something is wrong with Kajto's Fiesta :(

[Jarek Z]

I thought that PSA sorted out all the problems in their Peugeot 208 T16, but no - two Peugeots broke down again:
https://www.fiaerc.com/after-ss8-a-bad-start-to-the-day-for-peugeot-pair/

[Jarek Z]

Kajto loses over 30 seconds on SS9 and even more on SS10 :(

[Luis Pacheco]

Problems with the rear of the Fiesta.

[Nornbugger]

I thought that PSA sorted out all the problems in their Peugeot 208 T16, but no - two Peugeots broke down again:
https://www.fiaerc.com/after-ss8-a-bad-start-to-the-day-for-peugeot-pair/


It amazes me that people buy the PSA R5s, in the 1st season I really felt for Abbring and Breen, but anyone out in these cars now can not be surprised when the problems start

[Jarek Z]

Kobus normally uses Kumho, but there were some problems with their supply so he had no choice but to use Michelins.

That's true. Read here:
https://www.fiaerc.com/kobus-targets-top-five-on-erc-round-one/

[RS]

Service next so i hope Kajto can fix it.

I think the gap to Lukyanuk will be too big to close now.

[Jarek Z]

Problems with the rear of the Fiesta.

Unfortunately it's true. It seems it was a mistake of Kajto or his team:

[SS10] VALLESECO 1 (15.45 KMS)
#1 - KAJETAN KAJETANOWICZ
FORD FIESTA R5
Hazard lights are on as he comes to the finish - "Rear right tyre. We have completely destroyed tyre, it is big luck we are here. We had only one spare. We did big mistake on first stage, the tyre pressure, was completely wrong pressure. This is it, new experience for us. It is really good to be here." - Rear right tyre is completely finished. He set the tyre pressures too high so they overheated and the rear right is so worn and showing the metal layer.

[Jarek Z]

Kind of feels like rally over now. I can't see Luky making back that time and keeping it out of the barriers/wall.


I wish your predictions were better. Look what happened to Kajto :(

I'm afraid you need to buy a new crystal ball ;)
https://budfoxnews.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/crystal-ball-gazer.jpg?w=600

[Jarek Z]

It amazes me that people buy the PSA R5s, in the 1st season I really felt for Abbring and Breen, but anyone out in these cars now can not be surprised when the problems start

And that's not all, look at that - another one bites the dust?

[SS10] VALLESECO 1 (15.45 KMS)
#6 - DAVID BOTKA
CITROËN DS3 R5
Going slowly through the stage

[RS]

Sorry for Kajto but this could be good for the championship and Lukyanuk's chances of getting a bigger programme.

[Simmi]

I wish your predictions were better. Look what happened to Kajto :(

I'm afraid you need to buy a new crystal ball ;)
https://budfoxnews.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/crystal-ball-gazer.jpg?w=600

Oh man I know. Sorry haha. Just doing my bit to spice up the championship ;)

[dimviii]

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

[Mirek]

Hey, Dimitris, that photographer is a friend who sometimes post here on forum his galleries under nickname Plhus http://www.src.czechrallyeweb.net :)

He used to be expert on recovering cars stuck in ditches or elsewhere :)

[Jarek Z]

Oh no, Kajto has promised a ‘maximum attack’!
https://www.fiaerc.com/maximum-attack-for-kajetanowicz-in-erc-finale/

[EstWRC]

another crash today then

[b3637853]

He would have to be faster 1sec/km than Lukyanuk so it's impossible without spin or problems. I like the attitude of Kajto though!

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdWn8L6WEAAj4ol.jpg:large

[Mirek]

Race to the sky? :)

[dimviii]

Luky seems will win ,faster at last split,with 1 stage more.

[Mirek]

Luky faster than Kajto on SS12. I think that Kajto tried what he can catch on previous stage but as it looked impossible he decided for secure points.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Mads crash from outside

https://twitter.com/RallyingUK/status/708660434451169280

Locked up a long way back...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Unfortunately it's true. It seems it was a mistake of Kajto or his team:

[SS10] VALLESECO 1 (15.45 KMS)
#1 - KAJETAN KAJETANOWICZ
FORD FIESTA R5
. We did big mistake on first stage, the tyre pressure, was completely wrong pressure. This is it, new experience for us. It is really good to be here." - Rear right tyre is completely finished. He set the tyre pressures too high so they overheated and the rear right is so worn and showing the metal layer.

Could have been an even more costly mistake. Unusual for Kajto's team as they always seem very thorough and professional.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

No splits for Lukyanuk ???

EDT - he's through and WINS :)

[dimviii]

congrats to Luky,well deserved result for an unexpirienced asphalt crew at tricky conditions.

[Mirek]

I'm impressed with Lukyanuk once again. Well done!

[dimviii]

I'm impressed with Lukyanuk once again. Well done!

yes very impressive for a crew with tight budget that cant afford new overalls.

[focus206]

Good job by Lukyanuk! Now let's hope he'll secure a good budget to be a serious contender for the title.
I must have missed this, but why does he run with Belarusian license? (or Belarusian flag on the window)

[Nornbugger]

Lukyanuk has been very impressive on this event, Kajto is quick, and Luky was close to him yesterday before Kajto had his problems today, I hope they are both able to have a decent run at the championship this year.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I must have missed this, but why does he run with Belarusian license? (or Belarusian flag on the window)

Its to do with him and his co-driver's publiciity against the Russian-Ukraine war.

[dimviii]

https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/12821373_1677307222558014_7823503620473068748_n.jp g?oh=dde247077096b5ed8296b725cb2aa881&oe=5750B5E2

https://www.facebook.com/Motor2000Canarias/videos/1075447689167623/



https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdW8dufWAAEFBZs.jpg:large

[N.O.T]

Nice win For Lukyanuk.

[jarauto2]

provisional and unofficial pickem's standings: 913914

[jarauto2]

915

[Jarek Z]

Congratulations for Lukyanuk. Time for Kajto's revenge in Ireland :)

https://www.fiaerc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/01316001_1204-800x533.jpg

[EstWRC]

Very happy for Lukyanuk, like has been said many times here estonians root for him like one of our own.

[Jarek Z]

It's interesting to have a look at the stage wins on this rally. Ostberg managed to win one stage only.

Stage wins: Kajetanowicz 6, Lukyanuk 4, Østberg 1, Monzón 1.

More statistics at https://www.fiaerc.com/erc-rally-islas-canarias-day-two-report-lukyanuk-beats-kajetanowicz/

[dimviii]

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/12814366_10208840769962443_3100997012879622841_n.j pg?oh=d41b82ecd3cf11b94604f93af81a12c4&oe=574CE3D5

[Jarek Z]

This photo was probably taken at this place:
https://www.facebook.com/marek.pleha/videos/10204537033744514/

[dimviii]

This photo was probably taken at this place:
https://www.facebook.com/marek.pleha/videos/10204537033744514/


hope this video helps some to understand why gt cars must be restricted.

[Mirek]

For me it's bigger mystery why people go to spectate such boring place when it's run for years and is still same boring.

[nafpaktos]

Dim this video helped me to understand why gt must continue as rally cars.ok the porsche was the fastest but all the lights were to luky and to kajto,no publicity to porsche at all.that means that he cant deprive lets say a sponsor from a r5 driver for axample.if i was spectator a gt car could tempt me to follow the rally because of the amazing sound.

[dimviii]

Dim this video helped me to understand why gt must continue as rally cars.ok the porsche was the fastest but all the lights were to luky and to kajto,no publicity to porsche at all.that means that he cant deprive lets say a sponsor from a r5 driver for axample.if i was spectator a gt car could tempt me to follow the rally because of the amazing sound.

cant help you if after this video you understant that unrestrictered gt cars have a place at rallies.

[Mirek]

Maybe it's good to think first about why the FIA cars ARE restricted. There's no wonder that some other unrestricted cars are faster and sound better but the restrictions didn't come just for fun.

[Ucci]

hope this video helps some to understand why gt cars must be restricted.

Please explain....or do you think that the restricted one would turn in this sharp band eaisly??
All I can see (speaking for 911's) is just one crawling around the corner....

[Ucci]

Dim this video helped me to understand why gt must continue as rally cars.ok the porsche was the fastest but all the lights were to luky and to kajto,no publicity to porsche at all.that means that he cant deprive lets say a sponsor from a r5 driver for axample.if i was spectator a gt car could tempt me to follow the rally because of the amazing sound.
Aleluja, I'm not alone.....

[dimviii]

Please explain....or do you think that the restricted one would turn in this sharp band eaisly??
All I can see (speaking for 911's) is just one crawling around the corner....

i ve expalin it plenty of times.Tired to say the same and same again.

[Mirek]

Please explain....or do you think that the restricted one would turn in this sharp band eaisly??
All I can see (speaking for 911's) is just one crawling around the corner....

Dimitris for sure didn't mean the turn...

[tommeke_B]

https://www.facebook.com/rallycars.us/videos/977498682316496/ :vader:

[Rally Power]

i ve expalin it plenty of times.Tired to say the same and same again.

Maybe this video will make you realize that fast Gt rally driving it's not just straight acceleration...https://youtu.be/1Za0gkw3tSI?t=85

Congrats to Luky/Arnautov!

[Luis Pacheco]

For me it's bigger mystery why people go to spectate such boring place when it's run for years and is still same boring.

https://www.facebook.com/729896143758254/videos/972625956151937/

[Mirek]

I know that there is everytime someone who tries more or less successfully to roll but besides that it's hours of boredom, at least for me. But ok, everyone likes something else.

[dimviii]

Maybe this video will make you realize that fast Gt rally driving it's not just straight acceleration...https://youtu.be/1Za0gkw3tSI?t=85

Congrats to Luky/Arnautov!

Maybe the restricted and unrestricted times helps you to realize that its only about power.

Cruz 2.13.27,2
Burgo Pedro 2.16.41,7
http://www.ewrc-results.com/results.php?e=28151&s=108190&sct=27&t=Rally-Islas-Canarias-El-Corte-Ingles-2016

http://www.ewrc-results.com/results.php?e=28151&s=108190&ct=&t=Rally-Islas-Canarias-El-Corte-Ingles-2016

[dimviii]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l9KE73f0g8&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlZiCh5tqVg&feature=youtu.be

[RS]

It amazes me that people buy the PSA R5s, in the 1st season I really felt for Abbring and Breen, but anyone out in these cars now can not be surprised when the problems start

Not only that but I think the performance is someway behind the Fiesta and Fabia now. It looks very agricultural on the stages.

Hopefully the Evo upgrades will be good.

[Jarek Z]

I know that there is everytime someone who tries more or less successfully to roll but besides that it's hours of boredom, at least for me. But ok, everyone likes something else.

It seems hundreds of people spectate the rally at this place:
https://scontent-mrs1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpl1/t31.0-8/10371231_607932016027282_6109903480978353614_o.jpg

[AL14]

Gosh, look at those one hunderd metres behind. I respect everyone but sometimes can't just understand them...

[Mirek]

It seems hundreds of people spectate the rally at this place:
https://scontent-mrs1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpl1/t31.0-8/10371231_607932016027282_6109903480978353614_o.jpg

Like many other boring places, so what?

[PLuto]

First he is commenting that he is catching someone, then for long time saying that car he overtook is just behing him so thinks loudly should he let him pass or not, then commenting weather changes, telling to turn on windshield heating, etc, etc.

Chuchala catched Tlustak just after his return back to the road after repair of broken shifting. As he lost 8 minutes, he decided to pass Wojtek to go in front of him as he was still in competition for top position. But in the rest of the stage he was not faster than Antonin...

[PLuto]

In Spanish championship case that's the way it's done. Drivers with cars under FIA rules starts in ERC field and those on RFEA rules start after. Championship points results from the combined classification.

An overall combined (european/spanish/canarian) classification doesn't exist, but allows to have an idea of how challenging rallies could be with a more diversified field. Thankfully ewrc guys got it: http://www.ewrc-results.com/results.php?e=28151&Rally-Islas-Canarias-El-Corte-Ingles-2016

Btw, ERC web page it's great and Eurosport TV highlights always nice to watch.

I dont think it is good to compare fields which are incomparable, sorry. I agree that there should be more diversified field, but according to "normal" rules suitable everywhere. I dont like so much specific national rules, which are unique only in one country. And to say the truth, spanish championships have lot of this incomparable regulations...

[PLuto]

Good job by Lukyanuk! Now let's hope he'll secure a good budget to be a serious contender for the title.
I must have missed this, but why does he run with Belarusian license? (or Belarusian flag on the window)

He was running with Belarusian licence last year. This year he is back "Russian".

[PLuto]

Could have been an even more costly mistake. Unusual for Kajto's team as they always seem very thorough and professional.

I dont think it was only about tyre pressure. In overall Pirelli tyres were not working so perfectly on this abrasive tarmac and with longer stages. Almost everybody had similar problems like Kajto, also Lukas (he had similar problems also on Friday, when he didnt choose the best tyres).

[Jarek Z]

Like many other boring places, so what?

I don't want to annoy you, but maybe someone would like to see this place from three different angles? ;)
https://twitter.com/i/videos/tweet/709422632458919936

[Jarek Z]

I don't know if it was posted here or not, but here is a nice 6-minute video from Rally Islas Canarias:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL9WYB2VdRA

P.S. Be careful! That "Boring hairpin" is included! ;)

[TheFlyingTuga]

Facebook album from ZoomMotorsport (From Portugal)

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1767065823506832.1073741896.143709967317011 7&type=3

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Has there been any more info about Ostberg's brake issue ? The way the tyres locked up earlier in the stage and then for the crash seems to show a problem, not just a mistake ?

Mads attitude after the off also appears that he wasnt blaming himself, but also that he didnt want to be too critical of the car.

[RS]

I don't know but he did say he had been 'caught out' the following day: https://www.fiaerc.com/why-the-ercs-canaries-is-like-monte-carlo/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

ERC.com Mads Ostberg had some brake issues before accident 😳
#FIAERC https://t.co/ZsjIkwj6r1

[PLuto]

Is it really break issue or he was just too fast and braking too late and too intensively?

[dimviii]

ERC.com Mads Ostberg had some brake issues before accident ��
#FIAERC https://t.co/ZsjIkwj6r1

wrong line,and all wheels blocked.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Reason I asked is that FIAERC.com official view is it was a brake problem ...

Towards the end of that final stage, Østberg was unable to get his Ford Fiesta R5 stopped for a tight corner after suffering a problem with the brakes.

“I had a bit of a warning before, when the brake didn’t seem to be working very well,” said Østberg. “But then it seemed to be better and I thought maybe it was just some dirt or something. Unfortunately, though it happened again and when you’re pushing hard there’s not much left in reserve, so we crashed."

[br21]

in Fiesta with "standard" brake master cylinders it's pretty easy to lock the brakes, most drivers who first time drive that car have such feeling and some have such problems. I don't know if it was the case this time with Ostberg but it might be true, especially as he comes from WRC car where brake feeling is usually little different.

[RS]

in Fiesta with "standard" brake master cylinders it's pretty easy to lock the brakes, most drivers who first time drive that car have such feeling and some have such problems. I don't know if it was the case this time with Ostberg but it might be true, especially as he comes from WRC car where brake feeling is usually little different.

And like Mads said there is no room for error on Canarias roads.

I suspect he was pushing a little harder on that stage after Kajto was closing in.

[dimviii]

in Fiesta with "standard" brake master cylinders it's pretty easy to lock the brakes, most drivers who first time drive that car have such feeling and some have such problems. I don't know if it was the case this time with Ostberg but it might be true, especially as he comes from WRC car where brake feeling is usually little different.


Mads had almost done 100km stages before the crash.Cant believe that he hadn t used the ''feeling'' for a wrc driver.Except that at Canarias wasnt the first time he drove a r5 fiesta.

[Jarek Z]

Rally Islas Canarias 2016 Kajetanowicz/Baran - Leg 1 highlights by Lotos Rally Team:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGMYvsEvuMM

Rally Islas Canarias 2016 Kajetanowicz/Baran - Leg 2 highlights by Lotos Rally Team:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxFob2-8M7o

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Canarias wasnt the first time he drove a r5 fiesta.

First time in R5 on tarmac though I think, plus first time on Canarias .... and straight off the plane from WRC Mexico with no PET, his first drive was on the QS....

[PLuto]

First time in R5 on tarmac though I think, plus first time on Canarias .... and straight off the plane from WRC Mexico with no PET, his first drive was on the QS....

For Kajto and Lukyanuk it was completely first race after Valais. Both of them had only short tests. Lukyanuk was doing few kms on test on Monday before QS. Instead of it Mads was doing three events and lot of tests (of course with WRC, but still). And Canarias were brand new for all of them.

[Jarek Z]

For Kajto and Lukyanuk it was completely first race after Valais. Both of them had only short tests. Lukyanuk was doing few kms on test on Monday before QS. Instead of it Mads was doing three events and lot of tests (of course with WRC, but still).

To be even more precise. The last proper rally for Kajto was Acropolis at the beginning of October last year. Since then he only drove a short 20-km rallysprint in December. So it means 5 months without a proper rally for Kajto. Within those 5 months Ostberg drove 6 rallies which means over 2000 km spent in a rally car for him. I think we shouldn't look for excuses for Ostberg...

[RS]

He was running with Belarusian licence last year. This year he is back "Russian".

Hopefully some Russian companies may get behind him so that he can afford a full season. Come on Lukoil, Gazprom, Yotaphone, get your wallets out!

[Xsara Fan]

Alex Lukyanuk is now a blogger at Motorsport.com Russia – here is his first text: http://ru.motorsport.com/erc/news/veroyatnost-vyigrat-sostavlyala-1-lukyanyuk-o-pobede-na-kanarakh-679819/

[Jarek Z]

Alex Lukyanuk is now a blogger at Motorsport.com Russia – here is his first text: http://ru.motorsport.com/erc/news/veroyatnost-vyigrat-sostavlyala-1-lukyanyuk-o-pobede-na-kanarakh-679819/

I like the title - "The probability of a win was 1%" :-)

http://cdn-5.motorsport.com/images/mgl/YEEJyppY/s8/erc-ralli-kanarskikh-ostrovov-2016-aleksej-lukyanyuk-i-aleksej-arnautov-ford-fiesta-r5.jpg

[dimviii]

I like the title - "The probability of a win was 1%" :-)


or the ''maximum results,with minimum budget''


Canarias photos
http://www.ewrc-results.com/foto.php?e=28151&t=Rally-Islas-Canarias-El-Corte-Ingles-2016

[Fast Eddie WRC]

To be even more precise. The last proper rally for Kajto was Acropolis at the beginning of October last year. Since then he only drove a short 20-km rallysprint in December. So it means 5 months without a proper rally for Kajto. Within those 5 months Ostberg drove 6 rallies which means over 2000 km spent in a rally car for him. I think we shouldn't look for excuses for Ostberg...

You say excuses, some would say reasons.

He's managed to do 3 WRC events without incident to lie 2nd in the Championship, this terrible driver...

If he crashes he's criticised, if he doesnt he's called slow, if he answers a question honestly he's called a moaner ...

Some dont like him and thats all there is to it.

[Mirek]

People were critical against him because he blamed a brake fault in an accident which doesn't look like a brake failure. Same happened with Kubica when he blamed brake failure in his crash in RMC 2015. He is a professional WRC factory driver and must be able to cope with criticism if he doesn't deliver. Such is life.

Anyway if You search for ridiculous excuses why he didn't beat amateur drivers with private cars it's You who play the success of said drivers down. That's not fair as they didn't have any advantages over Ostberg, quite the opposite. Why not to just admit that they managed the rally better? That's all. That's no bashing but stating the truth.

[Mariusz]

I'm still here because I never had a brake failure, but how actually a brake failure looks like? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'd imagine that that kind of failure would cause no brakes at all but maybe also the opposite where the brakes would be stuck and all wheels would be locked?
On the other hand I think in most of the cases it would be the driver's fault who overheats brakes and causes their failure. And from what Mads was saying he knew that the brakes were getting overheated, but he took the risk to keep driving fast and well, brakes failed and they crashed. End of story.

[Mirek]

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't overheating of brakes and self locking of brakes an oxymoron?

[RS]

You say excuses, some would say reasons.

He's managed to do 3 WRC events without incident to lie 2nd in the Championship, this terrible driver...

If he crashes he's criticised, if he doesnt he's called slow, if he answers a question honestly he's called a moaner ...

Some dont like him and thats all there is to it.

I'm not the biggest fan of Mads but I will defend him a little here.. although he hinted it may have been brake failure, he didn't explicitly say it was. He also seemed to respect his competitors.

He said he would like to come back to Canarias and/or ERC and that would be a good thing - he did add to the interest on this rally. Ypres or Barum would be a good one to try if he's feeling brave ;)

[PLuto]

Without any doubts, Mads is top driver and should make interesting every rally where he will start. In any championship.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Maybe Mads just wanted to get to his holiday, which was what he really came for... ;)

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[Plhus]

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