Neste Rally Finland 2016

[Astro83]

They seems okey..Going to hospital for check-ups... (WRC LIVE)

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Col1hMEWgAE3V7q.jpg

[chris_bakelas]

young guns (Meeke,Tanak,Paddon,Breen,Suninen,Lappi)make things very very interesting next year.........
Its a shame that Meeke shines to late at his career.
+Lefebvre

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[dimviii]

Simone is in helicopter


btw Meekes average was 131,1 km/h

[dimviii]

Valmar Viisel ‏@paddocknews

Simone is moving his legs and talking

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Col2-LGWIAEuqxf.jpg

[Astro83]

Simone is in helicopter


btw Meekes average was 131,1 km/h


Okey, Yea 131,1km/h is "sick"... Even if I have driven that stage in a road car and that road is really wide most of the tims, 131,1km/h in average is crazy! :D Not a record but anyway...

[dimviii]

Valmar Viisel ‏@paddocknews

Ogier has brakes problem; works on Polo between ss13-14..late starting ss14...reports | via @desboroughj


Sat 09:17 - SS14: Ogier
Will start the stage late. He's working on his car's brakes on the road section. A consequence of that is that Mikkelsen is now first on the road. He started at 0914hrs.

[rallyfiend]

Mikkelsen now first on the road because Ogier was 'working on his brakes'.

Real team player that boy...

[er88]

That was superb from Meeke, JML will be in disbelief almost. Meeke in a totally different class on that stage

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[wwbroe]

Did Ogier start stage 14? At first split Hayden already 8 sec faster as Mikkelsen

[Astro83]

Seems like ogie has not started SS14...

[René]

Did Ogier start stage 14? At first split Hayden already 8 sec faster as Mikkelsen

Sat 09:17 - SS14: Ogier
Will start the stage late. He's working on his car's brakes on the road section. A consequence of that is that Mikkelsen is now first on the road. He started at 0914hrs.

[Astro83]

Sat 09:17 - SS14: Ogier
Will start the stage late. He's working on his car's brakes on the road section. A consequence of that is that Mikkelsen is now first on the road. He started at 0914hrs.

Good info

[6789]

Has Ogier started the stage? Cannot see him on WRC+

[dimviii]

Mikkelsen now first on the road because Ogier was 'working on his brakes'.

Real team player that boy...

i dont think that did it on purpose...

[wwbroe]

Has Ogier started the stage? Cannot see him on WRC+

See posts above

[dimviii]

Sat 09:24 - Ogier update
WRC TV crew reports that Ogier stopped to change a broken brake pipe then struggled to bleed the brakes properly.

[wwbroe]

Mikkelsen loosing a lot of time now, opening the road.

[wwbroe]

Ogier seems to have started the stage now

[6789]

Looks like Ogier has started before Meeke - maybe to show his speed?

[wwbroe]

Mads loosing about two minutes at second split???

Edit: it is changed now

[wwbroe]

Looks like Ogier has started before Meeke - maybe to show his speed?

Not really, he is slower then Meeke and Tanak at first split

[Astro83]

Camilli stopped

[Astro83]

Tanak for podium!! hehe

[wwbroe]

Hope it is just gps-bug, but Meeke is stopped on WRC+ live maps:(

[6789]

Not really, he is slower then Meeke and Tanak at first split

Indeed, terrible rally for Ogier so far - only the power stage is left now.

[dimviii]

Ogier fixing his brake problems

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Col8MkwWEAAE_SH.jpg

[HaCo]

Think Tanak is looking for a sponsor for next year...
Tänak Ott - Mõlder Raigo "Tires are perfect, car is still so and so."

:D

Let's hope he gets it and they can improve the Ford!

[Astro83]

Stage SS14 is stopped!? Camilli?

[dimviii]

Sat 09:38 - SS14: Camilli update
Eric is okay. Co-driver Benjamin Veillas is receiving medical checks at the scene.

[HaCo]

Neuville is nowhere at the moment :(

[6789]

Meeke extends lead over Jari-Matti by 3.2 seconds to 34.7 seconds

[Robbo]

What a magic competition is developing. Can see a late night coming up.

[wwbroe]

Damn WRC+, going to cancel it, Meeke is running again.:D

[Astro83]

What is happend today :( WRC 2 fight will be no fight because of this! :/

[dimviii]

Latvala Jari-Matti - Anttila Miikka "Fairly good run, one of two places where I backed off too much. I drive what I can, I don't take big risks. I don't think I can manage his speed."


dissapointment Latvala..

[HaCo]

What a magic competition is developing. Can see a late night coming up.

Tanak just won 5 places, incredible!

[dimviii]

what time have to give to Breen?

[HaCo]

Tanak just won 5 places, incredible!

4, Paddon only .5 in front of him :)

[dimviii]

Tanak on hard dmacks,rest on soft michelins

Ott Tänak ‏@OttTanak

That was a proper stage! Really nice with corners over crests, we are on hard tyres which are working perfectly

[Oliverk]

Radio is really under par today. Total snoozefest.

[dimviii]

Mikkelsen has lost the chance to close the gap from Ogier at championship,at a rally with no(?) points for Ogier.

[dimviii]

M-Sport ‏@MSportLtd

An off for @EricCamilli and @BenVeillas on SS14. Both have been in contact with the team and are okay #WRC #RallyFinland



krismeeke.com ‏@krismeeke

#WRC #RallyFinland SS14
2nd quickest. Leading O/A by 34.7sec.
"After the result in #ouninpohja we didn't have to do anything crazy in here."

[eib1]

Tanak on hard dmacks,rest on soft michelins

Ott Tänak ‏@OttTanak

That was a proper stage! Really nice with corners over crests, we are on hard tyres which are working perfectly

Could be perfect tyre for these stages - just a bit of harder than Michelins soft

[Astro83]

Becs is missing... The radio needs her!

[Astro83]

the stage is running due to the split times? And only music on radio...!?

[Franky]

Radio is really under par today. Total snoozefest.

It's 100% amateur hour

[dimviii]

Sat 09:56 - SS14: Stage live
Underway again now Camilli's crash has been dealt with. Abbring was first of the re-starters at 0948hrs.

[dimviii]

Evans with strong first split

[Astro83]

Tidemand is still sleepy... This is not his weekend.

[Astro83]

Evans has a real good stage..

[wwbroe]

Very good stage for Evans, much quicker than the Skoda's on this one

[dimviii]

Evans almost same time with Neuville

cant wait to read Msport tweet about this.

[Astro83]

5 drivers that fights for 3rd place...Thats real nice!

[dimviii]

hahahahah here we are

M-Sport ‏@MSportLtd 1 λεπτόΠριν από 1 λεπτό

Answer? An epic one! @ElfynEvans and @craigparry2 5.6 seconds quicker than anyone through SS14! #WRC2 #RallyFinland

[EightGear]

5 drivers that fights for 3rd place...Thats real nice!
6, Breen will get some time back from slowing down for Camilli.

[Astro83]

6, Breen will get some time back from slowing down for Camilli.

True..

[dimviii]

lol

https://youtu.be/f8V-oBIcppk

[Hasselhoax]

Damn women dri...oh

[dimviii]

Teemu / Rallirinki ‏@HartusvuoriWRC

Thanks to artificial Tommi's jump for handful of beer drinking VIPs, a crew was hurt and stage cancelled for thousands of other spectators.

Teemu / Rallirinki ‏@HartusvuoriWRC

Ouninpohja stopped during Vetomies. SOS button hit.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Just checking in and seen Meeke's time on the first stage today... WOW !!! :eek:

Shame to have the lead battle over but great to see Meeke driving so well.

[dimviii]

what does it mean ''vetomies''? cant find it at translate machines

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Battle is on for the podium though.. 5 drivers in the mix. :cool:

[Oliverk]

Battle is on for the podium though.. 5 drivers in the mix. :cool:

No battle. Tänak will take it.

[Robbo]

BREEN will get time back and be in there as well

[Fast Eddie WRC]

BREEN will get time back and be in there as well

I was including Breen, but Ostberg cant get so high.

[rage82]

what does it mean ''vetomies''? cant find it at translate machines
With vetomies they mean a part of the Finnish rally championship I think.

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[wwbroe]

Wasn't Tanak supposed to start before Neuville? On WRC+ he is still at startline, another gps-bug?

[Oliverk]

Wasn't Tanak supposed to start before Neuville? On WRC+ he is still at startline, another gps-bug?

no

[Hasselhoax]

what does it mean ''vetomies''? cant find it at translate machines
AFAIK veto is "drive" and mies is "man".

I think it comes from drive as in 2WD/4WD as there is nelivetomies for 4WD cars and vetomies is FWD/RWD

[wwbroe]

Ok, thanks

[wwbroe]

Tanak fastest on split, go OTT

[Thousandlakes]

With vetomies they mean a part of the Finnish rally championship I think.

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Vetomies means "oldschoolrallyman" who has big balls. quite hard to translate ;) maybe some finnish men can translate it better than me.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

No battle. Tänak will take it.

Not necessarily.

[Oliverk]

Not necessarily.

Cant challenge rally gods if you are estonian :D

[wwbroe]

Punture for OTT, really bad luck this rally

[dimviii]

Tanak had a puncture

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Fast DMack's... but they are vunerable.

[Oliverk]

Well, half a day to go. Tänak will sure try again. Nothing more to do to keep pushing.

[wwbroe]

Meeke with another besttime!

[dimviii]

Meeke with another besttime!

even with Ogier not disadvantaged road position.

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ComQPGJXEAAgIj7.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ComQNS0XYAARfZP.jpg

[EstWRC]

Unbelievable . Tänak just has the worst luck in WRC. So pissed! Why?

[dimviii]

Breen 4th time few seconds slower from Meeke.

[Thousandlakes]

Looks like roads are more loose and dusty this year. this surface makes bigger caps than before. They say that road is loose cause heavy rain this summer in Jyväskylä area. Forexample look at Evans time in Päijälä stage. Almost same speed with Neuville and Östberg? Maybe can think some changes for rules of a starting positions?

[dimviii]

ahahahah


Carlos del Barrio ‏@CarlosdelBarrio

Some people watching Meeke's splits with the old DS3 through Ouninpohja this morning #RallyFinland #WRC


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Col4mNRWAAEq4ow.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Col4mdXWYAAQj93.jpg

[Fly]

Ott: "We picked up a puncture on the road section"...

[Oliverk]

Ott: "We picked up a puncture on the road section"...
Not really. It sounded wrong on radio.

SAT 11:02 - SS15: TANAK
On the cusp of taking third here - instead he loses 16.4sec with a rear-left puncture. "It just happened - like getting a puncture on a tarmac road section."

[Jeppe]

Unbelievable . Tänak just has the worst luck in WRC. So pissed! Why?

Maybe it´s just those tyres ;)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Wish they'd update Breen's time...

[tomhlord]

Well, would you look at that. Ogier is all of a sudden near the top of the time sheets.

At least Meeke still beat his time, driving now just one position back.

[Robbo]

Agree on getting assessed times finalised. It is not that hard as there are rules to follow.

It is effecting top six overall and WRC2 results.

[Franky]

I haven't listened to WRR for quite some time. What's up with the music selection?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Lorenzo Bertelli ‏@fuckmatie37 15m15 minutes ago Jyväskylä, Suomi
Simone could be dismissed from the Hospital in a few hours. #GoodNews @RallyFinland

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Tanak (again)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ComcKtTWAAAgp4q.jpg

[wwbroe]

Ostberg fastest sofar on the short stage

[GigiGalliNo1]

5 annoying advertisements on WRC.com and splits/stagetimes not working...

http://www.wrc.com/en/wrc/live/stage-times/page/60-294-59--.html

What is going on WRC?

[raybak]

There are no splits on Stage 16 it's too short.

[wwbroe]

So, Meeke in a solid lead, big fight for third podium place. About time they adapt Breen's time and also those of WRC2 drivers, little bit messy now.

[Eli]

god what a bore on WRC live radio, why isn't Becs reporting to us? remind me again.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Bec's family member is in hospital and she is taking care of them since Rally Poland....

[GigiGalliNo1]

WOW! Breen in 3rd! How?

[N.O.T]

WOW! Breen in 3rd! How?

have you considered adolescence yet ? its a nice transition most of the times.

[GigiGalliNo1]

:D

Hey NOT

I've got the cold, so I'm sleeping and resting and not really paying attention to the rally this wkend....

BUT! I forgot what else I was going to write.

[Oliverk]

:D

Hey NOT

I've got the cold, so I'm sleeping and resting and not really paying attention to the rally this wkend....

BUT! I forgot what else I was going to write.
You will not pay attention to rally when you die. Weak, very weak...

[GigiGalliNo1]

You will not pay attention to rally when you die. Weak, very weak...

Have we got a NOT Junior in the forums? :D

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ostberg wins a stage ! That's what I get for losing the faith... ;)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Mads Østberg :
“We’ve really enjoyed the morning, and it felt good to share a fastest time with Seb [Ogier] in that last one [SS16]. We’re still in the fight and trying hard on every stage. The gap to the podium is very small, so it is possible to do something. You never know in Finland.”

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

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Colin Clark ‏@voiceofrally 2m2 minutes ago
Hearing from @stu_loudon that it's absolutely lashing down with rain at the end of Ouninpohja! Could make for a very interesting afternoon!

[dimviii]

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/08/87/Rallye_Finnland_2016_070_88719_579c5ad478.jpg
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/08/71/Rallye_Finnland_2016_032_87115_579a110f05.jpg
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/08/70/Rallye_Finnland_2016_028_87083_579a110a98.jpg
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/08/87/Rallye_Finnland_2016_062_88701_579c5ad186.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Michelin MotorsportVerified account ‏@Michelin_Sport
@MadsOstberg "Tyre choice will be difficult afternoon, dark clouds coming over Ouninpohja"

[dimviii]

big damage for Camillis fiesta.Have we find any video?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Com4TvUWgAAwtPn.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Com4TvVWIAA09ea.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Com4TvQWEAANG_G.jpg

[AL14]

It's an R2 now.

[dimviii]

Nice small clip with Meeke

https://vine.co/v/5Kl7bLw3p2q

Abbring flerting with ditches

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Comq3HOWYAALKFs.jpg:large

[raybak]

Nice how WRC+ maps has the start and finish around the wrong way for stage 17

[dimviii]

Sat 14:51 - Weather update
Still dry and bright here in Jyvaskyla but there are threatening-looking clouds building overhead. SS17 is dry but cloudy at the start. Rain is reported in the closing few kilometres.

Sat 14:49 - SS17: LIVE
Mikkelsen started at 1448hrs. Three minute-gaps for this stage

[AL14]

Mikkelsen 27:43 hours faster than himself.

[dimviii]

again everybody with 5 soft tyres

[dimviii]

Mikkelsen 5 sec slower from Meekes morning time,and 22 sec faster from his time at 1st pass

[dimviii]

Meeke at 14th km into stage
https://twitter.com/F_Gustavsson?lang=el

[dimviii]

Sat 15:22 - SS17: Tanak
Second fastest here and he moves ahead of Mikkelsen into seventh position. There's less than three seconds between him and third place. "I'm not getting too excited - I've already given these guys more than a minute. I'm not sure about my tyre choice - a mix of hard and soft tyres. We will see how the loop goes."

[Ross99]

Meeke WTF???

[seb_sh]

Enjoyable rally so far, too bad the fight is not so close at the top.

Meeke has come a long way in the past year, sure he's making use of the starting position but a great drive so far!

I am impressed by Breen, he seems faster each time he is in the car and he's doing very well on this specialist rally. I hope we see him in a full time drive next year.

[dimviii]

Meeke while he said he will control the gap,ridicules everybody and with no start position advantage at the legendary stage.
Big respect,big balls.

132,5 average btw

[dimviii]

Breen imho is more impressive...

[denkimi]

so it's clearly not all down to road position.

[dimviii]

Οgier did he said something about start position now?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Meeke smashes everyone even though he doesnt need to push. Awesome.

Breen is proving his times were no fluke and he is a real driver, despite coming from the ERC.

[dimviii]

Bertellis roll
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENXnn7Ib_Zk

[tomhlord]

Big!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Eric Camilli ‏@EricCamilli
We are okay, thanks to all for your messages!
We will never give up 💪
See you in Deutschland!

[AL14]

Bertellis roll
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENXnn7Ib_Zk

That landing could have been dangerous for the backs...

[dupanton]

Some thoughts:

Tanak probably causes his punctures (partially) himself with his spectacular driving style.
The Citroën is a really fast car, maybe even on the pace of the VWs. Meeke and Breen are not bad drivers, but I think their car is clearly faster than the Hyundai and Ford, at least on these stages.

[dimviii]

exclusively for NOT

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ComCQr4WcAA1wU0.jpg

[Oliverk]

Some thoughts:

Tanak probably causes his punctures (partially) himself with his spectacular driving style.


At least in poland his lines where one of the cleanest.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Imagine if JML has an off or problem (has been known)... could be a Citroen 1-2 !

[itix]

Nice how WRC+ maps has the start and finish around the wrong way for stage 17
Not the first time by a mile. I can't count how many times they have done that. The people responsible for that has to seriously get their act together.

I mean, if I was someone responsible for the broadcast of the world's second largest and world's best motorsport I'd be ashamed of the amount of things that aren't working. Split times still not working properly after many many years, maps the wrong way, super weird camera locations, the list goes on.

How hard can it be?

[AL14]

At least in poland his lines where one of the cleanest.

In poland yes, but it can't be always unlucky.

[dimviii]

Imagine if JML has an off or problem (has been known)... could be a Citroen 1-2 !

even an 1-3 as now its impressive considering Meekes not full programm,citroens recourses at the 2017 model and Breens few drives with wrc car.

[GigiGalliNo1]

exclusively for NOT

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ComCQr4WcAA1wU0.jpg

Wtf are these photographers doing??? And I know this guy, who is a complete twat too.

[dimviii]

Ogiers ditching was because he was on the limit for last 6 rallies.Capito agrees with that.

“It was totally my mistake, and then at perhaps one of the slowest sections of the entire rally of all places. But that can happen when, like Julien and I, you have constantly been at the limit for the last six rallies or need to give 110 percent to try and make up for the disadvantage of the starting position.
Read more at http://www.crash.net/wrc/news/232492/1/ogier-thanks-fans-after-stupid-mistake-in-ss10.html#IHegFpQb0Pqijbcw.99

[Fast Eddie WRC]

SS18 Ostberg, Paddon & Neuville all sooo close in times !

[Franky]

Wtf are these photographers doing??? And I know this guy, who is a complete twat too.

Can you drop a link to your work? No sarcasm or anything. Just interested.

[HaCo]

Why is Ogier not starting first?

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[dimviii]

Why is Ogier not starting first?

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he delayed fixing his brake problems and took penalty.

[dimviii]

Meeke again faster.
132,9 average.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Meeke wins again. Great drive.

[maciotacio]

@dupanton
Nah, I wouldn't say that this year Tanaks driving style is much more flamboyant and more rough compare to last year when he was driving on Michelins. This year we can see more smoothness in his drive, I don't know is he enough "noose and first" - I'm not an expert, we have to ask our forum member ;)

I would compare this Dmacks puncture case to last year Pirrelis. When there is a top driver, they just can't cope as well as Michelins in a serious flat out pace. Just look how many punctures or issues with tyres (coming out of rims) has Kubica had last year. Correct me if i'm wrong, but main Dmacks technical director is the same guy who was previously working for Pirelli.

[dimviii]

the long jump?
https://youtu.be/SVftfQq6tbU

[MartijnS]

Wtf are these photographers doing??? And I know this guy, who is a complete twat too.

Who made that shot?

[RS]

exclusively for NOT

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ComCQr4WcAA1wU0.jpg

Did Anton Alen make a comeback?

[dimviii]

Sat 16:29 - SS18: Breen
11sec off the pace here and Tanak is just 14.1sec behind him in the overall standings. Breen feeling the absence of a high-speed run earlier to check his notes. "I didn't drive this one at proper speed the first time because of the yellow flag. We got caught out here. I tried to commit, but what can you do?"

[maciotacio]

On the other hand, what is wrong with Abbring? Does he have some problems with his i20? His pace is terrible for the manufacture drive and starting position, even Lappi in R5 is faster then him... For sure he knows this car better then Breen DS3.

[macebig]

On the other hand, what is wrong with Abbring? Does he have some problems with his i20? His pace is terrible for the manufacture drive and starting position, even Lappi in R5 is faster then him... For sure he knows this car better then Breen DS3.

Well,not really.Its only his first event with the 2016 i20.And as far as we know he was more focused in the r5 version's testing.

[RS]

Breen is proving his times were no fluke and he is a real driver, despite coming from the ERC.

Most recent new talent into WRC have come through a Eurosport series. Only real exception is Paddon, and maybe Camilli.

[beta_racing]

Abbring's gear shift pad which is located behind the steering wheel has broke and now he is switching the gears via the "normal" gear stick...and the car is misfiring, as he explained...

[tomhlord]

Abbring's gear shift pad which is located behind the steering wheel has broke and now he is switching the gears via the "normal" gear stick...and the car is misfiring, as he explained...

You beat me to it, thank you for posting. Haters going to hate, even if you have not done the rally since 2009, never in 4WD and have mechanical issues!

[itix]

You beat me to it, thank you for posting. Haters going to hate, even if you have not done the rally since 2009, never in 4WD and have mechanical issues!
I'm not "hating" but apart from the occasional fast stage time he hasn't really impressed. You can only blame your machinery so many times...

[GigiGalliNo1]

Or that he is still learning. Didn't some say the same about Camilli too when he started? He didn't impress many!

[AL14]

Only one tenth between Paddon and Neuville. Very nice inhouse battle

[Eli]

and Breen lost 2.8 seconds to Tanak this stage

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Most recent new talent into WRC have come through a Eurosport series. Only real exception is Paddon, and maybe Camilli.

I know that, it was others who used to always criticise those in the ERC. Some are still doing it now..

I have been a big fan of Breen for years, but some said he wasnt good enough to win often in the ERC so how can he go to the WRC...

He has improved with experience and he actually thrives in the faster machinery.

[itix]

Or that he is still learning. Didn't some say the same about Camilli too when he started? He didn't impress many!
Abbring has considerably more experience and he has even developed cars for Hyundai.

Not saying he is doomed a failure, I wasn't too impressed by Camili in the beginning either but I don't imagine Abbring in a permanent seat anytime soon.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Breen on SS18: “Suffered a bit having only had one high speed pass on this stage earlier”

Shame if that incident & subsequent time loss costs him the podium.

[Eli]

don't forget Breen was in the troublesome 208 T16 R5. Beforehand he was the 2011 WRC Academy champion and S-WRC 2012 champion. Anyhow, this is only his 5th event in a world rally car and only 3rd time in the DS3 and 2nd time in Finland (in a world rally car).

[Fast Eddie WRC]

don't forget Breen was in the troublesome 208 T16 R5. Beforehand he was the 2011 WRC Academy champion and S-WRC 2012 champion. Anyhow, this is only his 5th event in a world rally car and only 3rd time in the DS3 and 2nd time in Finland (in a world rally car).

This is true.

Also when he did make mistakes it was usually through pushing too hard or when on new events. His speed and bravery was never in doubt.

[liposh]

When Abbring tests Hyundai it looks like him driving the car and engineers just watching him to see what else he is able to break in the car to improve it for next time. That is all. No telemetry needed. Telemetry is not why he is present at the tests :D

[Fast Eddie WRC]

SS19: TANAK
Quickest so far and eyeing Breen's third place. "I went absolutely maximum. Let's see what happens. I have a good feeling now."

[RS]

I know that, it was others who used to always criticise those in the ERC. Some are still doing it now..

I have been a big fan of Breen for years, but some said he wasnt good enough to win often in the ERC so how can he go to the WRC...

He has improved with experience and he actually thrives in the faster machinery.

Fair play.. I have to say even as an IRC/ERC fan he has impressed me more than I thought.

[WUff1]

Breen has made a big step in the last two rallies. Before he was just a runner up, but now he´s doing really good rallies. Hope nationality (Lefebvre) doesn´t dedice who is getting a cockpit at Citroen.

[Eli]

Breen has made a big step in the last two rallies. Before he was just a runner up, but now he´s doing really good rallies. Hope nationality (Lefebvre) doesn´t dedice who is getting a cockpit at Citroen.
or for that matter Neuville (Matton also Belgium remember?)

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[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Con3JA8WYAAG5EU.jpg

[dimviii]

Sat 18:55 - SS20: Ogier
"The plan tomorrow is three points in the Power Stage. That's the only target we have left in the rally."

[tomhlord]

I'm not "hating" but apart from the occasional fast stage time he hasn't really impressed. You can only blame your machinery so many times...

Ha, it's like you didn't even read mine, or others, posts.

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CooA9RaWEAAzp6R.jpg

[itix]

Ha, it's like you didn't even read mine, or others, posts.
I did, I have nothing against Abbring but he hasn't really impressed this year (or last year).

Maybe it will change with time but I doubt it.

[Eli]

what a performance from the Citroen's, don't think anyone expected both cars would be where they are (maybe wished it) who would have thought the DS3 still has the pace when they stopped developing the car for a couple of years now. By contrast the Fiesta...could be better or at least the DMACK tires could be better.

[dimviii]

Loubet

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_07_2016/post-177-0-02264800-1469893746.jpg

[Eli]

when is the press conference?

[dimviii]

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

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

[dimviii]

borl video day 2
https://youtu.be/DI2WhID2YI0

[danon]

Well, well, well...now I see why Bertelli went out of focus and roll... :D



https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Con3JA8WYAAG5EU.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ColzJ7QXEAQOxVQ.jpg

[N.O.T]

did bertelli called his mammy to pick him up again ?

[N.O.T]

Well, well, well...now I see why Bertelli went out of focus and roll... :D

Its a woman on that waterbed so no...

[Sulland]

Very impressed with both Citroen's in Finland, very few had Breen in 3rd I guess. Capito was right.....

[danon]

Oh, no-o-o... you missed that Pokemon, kid...

https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13653208_1022792514484192_5476037451591613788_o.jp g

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Certain people were slagging off the DS3 WRC years ago, saying Citroen-Sport weren't developing it and it was just an Abu Dhabi-mobile..

Well that 6 year old piece of junk isnt doing too badly here is it, against the latest factory machinery..

Set it up well and have a strong driver line-up, its as good as anything.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Latvala : « Meeke as been doing an amazing job today! I tried to follow his pace but it was not possible »

This in Finland. "Nuff said.

[AL14]

Oh, no-o-o... you missed that Pokemon, kid...

https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13653208_1022792514484192_5476037451591613788_o.jp g

What are they looking at. I want to know!

[aykutbilir]

Probably crash of Bertelli..


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[AL14]

That's plausible.
Also maybe they were reading this forum lol

[Ucci]

Well that 6 year old piece of junk isnt doing too badly here is it, against the latest factory machinery..
Really surprised about this already youngtimer....

[janvanvurpa]

Certain people were slagging off the DS3 WRC years ago, saying Citroen-Sport weren't developing it and it was just an Abu Dhabi-mobile..

Well that 6 year old piece of junk isnt doing too badly here is it, against the latest factory machinery..

Set it up well and have a strong driver line-up, its as good as anything.


Well to any thinking person--especially one who has spent a few dozen hours looking over the rules----its not surprising.. The surprising thing is the endless jabbering about how MUCH waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay bad-eer-er VW "must be"...explaining why they are "so MUCH fast-er

Too much fixation on cars, too much pontificating on things we can't know.

[Mintexmemory]

Kris has been amazingly quick for the past 2 days - bring it home. Been a pleasure watching him and Craig B in Sardinian weather conditions!

[OldF]

Loubet

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_07_2016/post-177-0-02264800-1469893746.jpg

Varo koiraa = watch out for the dog

[dimviii]

citroen video
https://youtu.be/iqgmYjbwi0w

[itix]

what a performance from the Citroen's, don't think anyone expected both cars would be where they are (maybe wished it) who would have thought the DS3 still has the pace when they stopped developing the car for a couple of years now. By contrast the Fiesta...could be better or at least the DMACK tires could be better.
I don't think that the car is as important as we think it is on relatively solid surface rallies where the driver has a bigger impact.

Of course it has some bearing on performance but not as much as in the more loose surface events.

[itix]

Probably crash of Bertelli..


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It's from yesterday's street stage, not sure what they're watching, but probably footage from yesterday.

[itix]

Varo koiraa = watch out for the dog
I was impressed by his pace for his age but it seemed he was driving over his ability... Ironic crash for sure.

[eib1]

Breen got new SS14 time from stewards, now 9,1 s between him and Tänak

http://www.nesterallyfinland.fi/site/assets/files/3605/clerk_of_the_course_decision_no__4.pdf

[EstWRC]

Breen's time has been adjusted and the gap is just 9.1 with Tänak .

[bugwrx]

I hope that manufacturers are knocking on Tänak`s door, not that Tänak has to knock on them ..

[bugwrx]

I hope that manufacturers are knocking on Tänak`s door, not that Tänak has to knock on them .. for the 2017 season.

[dimviii]

Camillis incar crash
https://youtu.be/bQZapYgMr4s

[Hasselhoax]

I hope that manufacturers are knocking on Tänak`s door, not that Tänak has to knock on them .. for the 2017 season.
Has he changed some things in his driving style/mental approach etc (genuine question)? I'm just worried he will be picked up by a manufacturer and it will be a repeat of 2012/2015 with added pressure because of having to live up to expectations and therefore bad results.

But seeing his form as of late it would surprise me if he wouldn't be picked up.

Man I miss being on the stages when watching it from home.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

In case I'm not awake for the 6.30am UK start on Sunday... :( good luck to Kris Meeke & Craig Breen on the first stages tomorrow ! :)

[Eli]

Just seen the review of today's action on WRC+. First off, why do they persist on having Jon Desborough as one of the commentators? and second, what a horrible (imho) review of both day and Ouninpohja, how come we have hardly seen shots from the famous kakaristo junction? and why would you cover it (Ouninpohja the first run) for 6 minutes when you know you have a second run of it later in the day?....just don't get how the promoters at GmBH want more people to get involved in rallying when their tv highlights are shown this way (imho).

[Eli]

In case I'm not awake for the 6.30am UK start on Sunday... :( good luck to Kris Meeke & Craig Breen on the first stages tomorrow ! :)

I'll keep my fingers crossed :) hopefully they'll bring it home.

[stefanvv]

Just seen the review of today's action on WRC+. First off, why do they persist on having Jon Desborough as one of the commentators? and second, what a horrible (imho) review of both day and Ouninpohja, how come we have hardly seen shots from the famous kakaristo junction? and why would you cover it (Ouninpohja the first run) for 6 minutes when you know you have a second run of it later in the day?....just don't get how the promoters at GmBH want more people to get involved in rallying when their tv highlights are shown this way (imho).

Just look at the bright side. We have sooooooo many different winners now. Don't worry, be happy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3HQMbQAWRc

[N.O.T]

Just look at the bright side. We have sooooooo many different winners now. Don't worry, be happy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3HQMbQAWRc

How does it feel knowing you are everything that is wrong in this world ?

When a product is shit you should focus on making it right, not focusing on the bright side... your mediocrity disgusts me.

[stefanvv]

How does it feel knowing you are everything that is wrong in this world ?

When a product is shit you should focus on making it right, not focusing on the bright side... your mediocrity disgusts me.

You didn't see the irony? That's a surprise....

[N.O.T]

you fail at damage control as well...

[stefanvv]

Failure is my second name. No surprise here.

[Zeakiwi]

Toyota is the best selling brand in Ireland. Hanninen, Lappi, Breen - 3 car Toyota team for 2017? (Is Tommi spectating NRF?)
Otherwise Meeke, Breen (Citroen A team), Al Qassimi, Lefebrve (B team) if they are not going to do swap the drivers for events with only a focus on the Manufacturer's title.

[stefanvv]

Toyota is the best selling brand in Ireland. Hanninen, Lappi, Breen - 3 car Toyota team for 2017? (Is Tommi spectating NRF?)

What did Breen does to deserve Makinen's attention?

Haven't watched any highlights, just curious.

[Augury]

Meeke's first run on Ouninpohja-incredible. Breen really deserves this podium, but I hope Tänak will still go for it.

[itix]

Toyota is the best selling brand in Ireland. Hanninen, Lappi, Breen - 3 car Toyota team for 2017? (Is Tommi spectating NRF?)
Otherwise Meeke, Breen (Citroen A team), Al Qassimi, Lefebrve (B team) if they are not going to do swap the drivers for events with only a focus on the Manufacturer's title.
Yes he is spectating... Check the official FB page for Toyota.

[danon]

Ogier mistake + vids & pics -> https://twitter.com/TIEMPORALLY/status/759482483465449472

[KiwiWRCfan]

The final day Lempää and Oittila stages are both new stages for 2016, does anyone know how fast they are compared to last years final day Myhinpää stage ? Depending on how these stages compare we could see a new fastest ever average speed for a WRC event.
In 2015 the average speed increased during Sunday's Myhinpää stage.
At end of Saturday this year the average speed for Meeke is 126.6 km/hr compared to end of Saturday last year when Latvala's average speed was 124.7 km/hr. In fact the following 7 drivers this years all have an average speed at end of Saturday than Latvala had at end of Saturday last year - Meeke, Latvala, Breen, Tanak, Neuville, Paddon Ostberg

[danon]

WRC flower hunters got a competition. At last... :D

Impressive rainbow over @RallyFinland Jyväskylä service park today. #Ralïo
https://twitter.com/joedaviesjd/status/759413270935642112
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Con6VlMWcAAP0Vb.jpg:large

[GigiGalliNo1]

Seriously guys????

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160731/4d2df837f1bc292f16bab88215fec0ec.jpg

[Zeakiwi]

What did Breen does to deserve Makinen's attention?

Haven't watched any highlights, just curious.

https://youtu.be/lvZ4S8g8Bvo (Breen) Lappi has probably put in a signature chasing/ negotiation performance also.
https://youtu.be/1vvm2Tb3DqQ (no JD commentary on this one)

[Astro83]

Now its time for Meeke to win this!

[wwbroe]

Good morning guys, ready for the final day of action in NRF? Meeke must take this victory today.

[andyone]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vvm2Tb3DqQ&feature=youtu.be

[wwbroe]

Seb will be happy today, he doesn't have to open the road, Ligato is doing it this time.:D

[Astro83]

It will be a real nice battle for 3rd today :D

Tanak will go flat out on this opening stage..hehe
I think he will take the 3rd in the end.

[wwbroe]

Ogier is taking it easy, just waiting for power stage, even Abbring is little bit faster.

[Astro83]

Ogier is taking it easy, just waiting for power stage, even Abbring is little bit faster.

I was talking about 3rd place in the event. Ogie will not take that podium spot ;)

[wwbroe]

Paddon fastest trough sofar, coming really close to Neuville overall

[wwbroe]

Ott has been flying trough the stage, setting besttime, let's see what Breen can do.

[Astro83]

This will be nice

[wwbroe]

Ott now only 4,8 sec from third place overall;)

[BicioWrc]

Ott 4.3 faster then breen....he can do it!

[bugwrx]

Tänak on a mission ..

[wwbroe]

JML only third fastest

[Astro83]

Tanak will be 3rd after the next stage. Breen has done a fantastic job anyway!

[bugwrx]

Breen said he will push harder next stage ..

[wwbroe]

Go Chris go, only three stage's left now. Tanak taking besttime in this short stage.

[Astro83]

I will drink a beer for Meeke and Nagle if they win! Would be so awesome if they can hold everything together now. It seems like Meeke since they wrote the contract with Citroen has calm down and can handle it much better then before.. LOVE IT!

[seb_sh]

Tanak will probably take third, tbh I think he deserves it. But not to take anything away from Breen, podium or no podium after this drive I'm sure he's on several shortlists!

[GigiGalliNo1]

I don't drink beer but Vodka will do!

Citroen are doing great with a 2 year old car!

[Oliverk]

Radio guys are drunk now.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Those Irish Leprechauns :D

[Astro83]

Tanak off

[GigiGalliNo1]

Tanak off!!!!!

[wwbroe]

Neuville faster trough then Paddon, keeping his place for the moment.

[wwbroe]

Ooh no, Tanak off, what a disaster

[GigiGalliNo1]

Next off will be JML, two drivers I predict. But never wrote!

[dimviii]

Sun 09:44 - SS22: Tanak update
He went off after a crest on a right-hand bend. Car in a ditch.