Wales Rally GB 2017

[Lead]

Where are times?

[KKS]

seems like no gsm signal at that stage-end area

[KKS]

if is that time real - good stage by Nueville

[EstWRC]

Evans fastest again, the gap now 30 seconds....Tänak and Ogier must watch Neuville

[dimviii]

Jari Huttunen Racing‏*@HuttunenRacing
We are not able to start today, so no Rally2 for us.

[Eli]

Interesting interview by Becks Williams, with Seb Loeb @ wrc radio.

[dimviii]

Finnish fan armada with rope could pulled him out for a minute

https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/22780402_510735615956585_1817014297954908062_n.jpg ?oh=3633405b2a2a98dc13c12cdcb23445ab&oe=5A7CC756

[satukata]

Finally something from Kalle Rovanpera.. Split1 is ok..

[KKS]

Again communication problems at stage-end. Does nobody live in that place? and no normal signal?

[KKS]

Two stages in a row Meeke have small problems. Went wide on this one and miss a hairpin on previous

[KKS]

Mikkelsen have a jump start at SS9 +10sec

[KKS]

Interesting how timing system works in case of jumpstart. At normal condition time start count at start time 10:00:00 for example and synchronizing flying finish record time when car cross a line? 10:10:45.2 for example (clear stage time 10:45.2) . And when driver start earlier he get +10sec penalty but... stage time isn't clear? 09:59:58 start but flying finish counting time with a normal start time.

[the sniper]

Again communication problems at stage-end. Does nobody live in that place? and no normal signal?

Can be very patchy around here with the hills and valleys. I'm on Dyfi now. In the car park I had a very on and off 4G signal. On the stage on the other side of a hill high up I have a perfect 4G signal. Same on pretty much every stage.

[AnttiL]

Veiby in trouble again?

[bluuford]

Again communication problems at stage-end. Does nobody live in that place? and no normal signal?

Some people live there but the network is optimised for some people only, not for thousands and network providers are lazy enough not to set-up mobile transmitters during the rally;)

[RS]

Veiby in trouble again?

Looks like Nordgren out too.

[rp]

Looks like Nordgren out too.

He is moving on the road section. SS 9 time is still missing.

[satukata]

Looks like Nordgren out too.

Nordgren Ok, only timing problem and veiby had puncture

[satukata]

ŠKODA Motorsport‏ @MotorsportSkoda 2 min2 minuuttia sitten
Lisää
#WalesRallyGB #wrc @skodafabiar5 @JuusoNordgren in competition, ss8 time 11 minutes, waiting for official timing, @OCVeiby got puncture

[satukata]

Good ss for Juho Hänninen!

[satukata]

JM is positive now. Toyota finding speed finally

[KKS]

And Neuville up to 3rd

[RS]

Good ss for Juho Hänninen!

Toyota not so good on the whole this rally but he is doing a good job relative to his teammates. Great shame this is more than likely his last works WRC drive of his career, I think he has much more potential than for example Ostberg, but then Ostberg has the advantage of $$$ he can take to Malcolm.

[EstWRC]

msport not so dominant today as yesterday, expect Evans of course. Hyundai going good today

[KKS]

Mb ford guys a bit more on safe side?

[Eric]

Lappis 2. split over 30 seconds slower then Ostberg..

[KKS]

very close splits on battle group. Meeke, JML, Mikkelsen

[EstWRC]

Hyundai going Toyota

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNJTfNFWAAABWkK.jpg:small

[Mintexmemory]

So is Ogier conserving his tyres?

[N.O.T]

Any excuse why the asian miracle red bull infant is garbage ?

[KKS]

Meeke lost some time at 3rd split.

[Mintexmemory]

Is that split real for Ogier -Spin?

[BigWorm]

Lappis 2. split over 30 seconds slower then Ostberg..

Timing errors still I think.

[Alex009]

Is that split real for Ogier -Spin?

No, same problem with Lappi and Meeke.

[KKS]

Meeke lost some time at 3rd split.
stalled engine on braking

[KKS]

And Neuville up to 2nd

[BigWorm]

Neuville up to second!

[Sulland]

Obviously hard for a private team to get the 2017 generation WRCar to work for a whole rally.
Østberg struggles with the car once more.

[dimviii]

BILLIOT Jérémie‏*@planetemarcus
#WRC SS11 #WRGB Mads Ostberg retires from today in Wales due electric issue http://bit.ly/2yPBlHA

[KKS]

Obviously hard for a private team to get the 2017 generation WRCar to work for a whole rally.
Østberg struggles with the car once more.
Or it's a special M-Sport act that no other team can maintain they car

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNOC42jWAAUaDvt.jpg

[L555MAT]

https://youtu.be/bVeSeBT9Zy0 my vid of Meeke yesterday

[Duvel]

Nice rally by Evans so far, hope he wins this one. It seems the D-mack's work exellent on this rally. He knows the roads so whitout any mechanical troubles it looks good.

Pace shown by Neuville is also nice, bit of a shame his team mates are not able to put somewhat more pressure on Ogier.

[Mise]

https://www.redbull.tv/video/AP-1QCQMTB411W11/super-stage

[Rallyper]

Some really good shots now on WRC+ live TV!!

[SubaruNorway]

Mikkelsens penalty will be removed. So he will be able to put some pressure on Ogier.

Source?

[dimviii]

Wales Rally GB‏
Attention: Dyfi 2 will run slightly later than planned due to the number of spectators. Place stand in safe posistions and do not move on the stage please #WRGB #WRC

[Rallyper]

Interesting to see Neuville taking more than a second on the last 1000m on Mikkelsen, who went too wide in the loose corners.

[EstWRC]

fords just have no pace today, very weird

[Rallyper]

Obviously Evans have the best package right now. And good performance from him as a driver. Two years ago I laughed at those who maybe thought he´d win WRC events.

[steve.mandzij]

Evans in a class of his own, and Latvala finally finding the operating window on the Yaris :)

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[SubaruNorway]

Is there a limit to how many times a tyre manufacturer can change their compound in a year? Like if DMACK finds a dry tyre that works and then change it back to the one that works in muddy conditions?

[KKS]

fords just have no pace today, very weird
Michelin Fords :)

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNOUwSrUMAEZ32e.jpg

[Rallyper]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNOUwSrUMAEZ32e.jpg

I´m happy for the british having a new fighter in the WRC. Spin off effects on that is what we´re seeing.

[BigWorm]

The WRC timing is having a mare this rally.

[itix]

Not a bad time for Meeke with almost no rear aero...

[focus206]

Neuville is doing a good rally, but it's useless unless Ogier hits problems... Ogier is also very close to Tanak now.

[COD]

Why did Suninen loose so much?

[AnttiL]

Why did Suninen loose so much?

Power steering gone again

[BigWorm]

Neuville is doing a good rally, but it's useless unless Ogier hits problems... Ogier is also very close to Tanak now.

All he can do is his best to limit the gap so it is not higher than 30 points come tomorrow afternoon.

[satukata]

Kalle rovanpera is still pretty slow. Is his car older ford or what is going on. He was as fast as tideman last year one rally when they both have skoda R5

[AMSS]

Is there a limit to how many times a tyre manufacturer can change their compound in a year? Like if DMACK finds a dry tyre that works and then change it back to the one that works in muddy conditions?

I think the tire manufactorers are allowed 1 joker/year for both gravel and tarmac and they can`t change back after that.

[Coach 2]

R5 results clearly showing how good D-Mack is in this rally.

[COD]

interesting interview on finnish tv from yesterday. Hänninen said Toyota collects so much mud on the rear that it affects hadling. Car 100kg heavier on weighin when they return from stages

[macebig]

interesting interview on finnish tv from yesterday. Hänninen said Toyota collects so much mud on the rear that it affects hadling. Car 100kg heavier on weighin when they return from stages

100kilos of mud? Stop into a gas station and clean your car, man...

[rp]

Kalle rovanpera is still pretty slow. Is his car older ford or what is going on. He was as fast as tideman last year one rally when they both have skoda R5

Definitely his car is as good as Suninen´s Fiesta.

He has only been 4 times (they have competed 10 same stages so far) faster than Matthew Wilson and it tells something! :(

[Andre Oliveira]

No. Kalle's car is old chassis without EVO1. Car not full EVO2.

[rp]

No. Kalle's car is old chassis without EVO1. Car not full EVO2.

The chassis can be old, but what about the parts...

[Andre Oliveira]

Suninen is FULL EVO2, Kalle's no. EVO1 and 2 have chassis upgrade that can't be applied in old cars.

[RS]

I thought Kalle was being run by M-Sport hence switch from Skoda to Ford?

Anyway, I don't see any reason to panic. The boy is 17 and I guess this is his first proper rally outside Latvia..

[steve.mandzij]

Did you guys expect him to take a class win or something on his first WRC2 event? He's got to rack up the experience. No point in pushing too hard.

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[AnttiL]

I guess this is his first proper rally outside Latvia..

He did a season in Italy and a couple of rallies in Finland. Anyway, it seems only haters are expecting a result from him.

[RS]

He did a season in Italy and a couple of rallies in Finland. Anyway, it seems only haters are expecting a result from him.

Oh yeah, I forgot about Italy.. but that's a rather different kettle of fish to Rally GB.

[Jinu13]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNOUwSrUMAEZ32e.jpg

They blocked off the car park for Gartheiniog and sent everyone up to Dyfi, that's why there were so many people trying to get up there

[rp]

I thought Kalle was being run by M-Sport hence switch from Skoda to Ford?

Anyway, I don't see any reason to panic. The boy is 17 and I guess this is his first proper rally outside Latvia..

Surely he would have been much faster with TGS Skoda, but it´s good to drive different cars. Of course he has a lot of time to learn...

[pantealex]

interesting interview on finnish tv from yesterday. Hänninen said Toyota collects so much mud on the rear that it affects hadling. Car 100kg heavier on weighin when they return from stages

Local newspaper in Jyväskylä asked about it:
up to 120kg from Toyota
60-70kg from Ogier
40kg from Evans

[AnttiL]

I'm a bit surprised by the low number of retirements/Rally2 so far. Only Breen got stuck in a ditch and Østberg had his technical problems, still 11 WRC2017 cars running without major issues.

[steve.mandzij]

I'm a bit surprised by the low number of retirements/Rally2 so far. Only Breen got stuck in a ditch and Østberg had his technical problems, still 11 WRC2017 cars running without major issues.I was thinking the same, and I thought somebody would eat the bank on the outside on the live power stage :D

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[giù tutto!]

No reason to panic with Kalle. This is just the difference between top level and national level.

At Latvia Kalle was driving as a home event, he has been driven there more than Finnish roads. Pontus was there at his first time and the target was just getting familiar with the conditions for the Rally Poland, not driving against Kalle.

I guess this year has opened the eyes of Kalle to see this sport in completely different angle. In Italy (CIR) he noticed the challenge of the tarmac and this experience in Wales is a good lesson also. Now he definitely knows the level and he knows that it needs a lot of work to get to the top.

During the next three to four years we will see the results if he is the young talented driver which almost everyone thinks he is.

[KKS]

Anyway, it seems only haters are expecting a result from him.
It's too much PR around him. Wilson and Latvala start GB at 17yrs and didn't have such a media wave.

[rp]

It's too much PR around him. Wilson and Latvala start GB at 17yrs and didn't have such a media wave.

That´s true, but it´s totally different world nowadays. Too much hype and hopefully Kalle is strong enough to be at the center of attention!

[electroliquid]

He was as fast as tideman last year one rally when they both have skoda R5

Yes, in fact Kalle was bit faster. Both of them was in TGS cars, both in new roads, they never driven before, Kalle lost rally by 9.8 sec, while lost ~17.6sec in one stage because of power steering issues (if I remember correctly). Does Pointus drive not flat out?, I think so - it was preparation for Poland, did Kalle drive not flat? Who know, but he never had accident on gravel, so could be. Kalle is fast already, maybe clock not always shows that, but it's only due lack of experience.

[electroliquid]

At Latvia Kalle was driving as a home event, he has been driven there more than Finnish roads. Pontus was there at his first time and the target was just getting familiar with the conditions for the Rally Poland, not driving against Kalle.

Only time before Wales they both drive in one rally, was in Lithuania, and that was first time for both of them in these roads. And Tidemand know how to drive on gravel roads very well ;)

[Finney]

Hopefully this is the right place to post.

I'm attending the WRGB tomorrow up near the Brenig. This is my first ever rally event so wanted to get input on good places to watch from and things I should be aware of as a "newbie". :)

[KKS]

10sec penalty removed for Mikkelsen

[bluuford]

Shoot.. Juho crashed..

[KKS]

aaaaaaaaaaaa HOW?

[bluuford]

Hit a tree, broken suspension.

[EstWRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNPACG7XkAAdyLv.jpg

[Lead]

10sec penalty removed for Mikkelsen
He is not far behind Ogier and Tanak. Makes things more interesting.

[tomhlord]

I cannot recommend spectating at Wales Rally GB enough, a lot of stage variety and excellent viewing areas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qfo7LJGz94

[steve.mandzij]

He is not far behind Ogier and Tanak. Makes things more interesting.But why did they remove it?

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[Finney]

But why did they remove it?

Apparently a sponsor flag broke the beam, not the car.

[mousti]

I thought Kalle was being run by M-Sport hence switch from Skoda to Ford?

Anyway, I don't see any reason to panic. The boy is 17 and I guess this is his first proper rally outside Latvia..Is a car from MSport Poland I think.

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[KKS]

Juho :(
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNPSpWDX4AAWxxw.jpg

[steve.mandzij]

Juho :(
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNPSpWDX4AAWxxw.jpgWhat an unfortunate end to his career :(

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[HarriK]

Hit a tree, broken suspension.

Hit a bale

[KKS]

Hit a bale
Too much a damage as for a "compacted grass"

[Roy]

Neuville is doing a good rally, but it's useless unless Ogier hits problems... Ogier is also very close to Tanak now.
Neuville is on a mission. Much faster then the Ford's. Tänak and Ogier want bring the car at finish for M-sport title.

Is it enough for Ogier to crowned Sunday? What does Ogier need for his wdc? If it finish like this, is it enough for him?

[Rallyper]

Only time before Wales they both drive in one rally, was in Lithuania, and that was first time for both of them in these roads. And Tidemand know how to drive on gravel roads very well ;)

And that´s what you see now in Rally GB. Stop find excuses for Kalle. Only those who don´t know the sport did raise him to the sky before RGB. All others knew what to expect. And nothing to worry about. Wait and see.

[Rallyper]

What an unfortunate end to his career :(

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Those Mickey Mouse stages ... only troubles, no real driving.

[electroliquid]

And that´s what you see now in Rally GB. Stop find excuses for Kalle. Only those who don´t know the sport did raise him to the sky before RGB. All others knew what to expect. And nothing to worry about. Wait and see.

Oh, I'm not worrying, 3 years I'll be calm about it, and then, we will see ;)

[bluuford]

And that´s what you see now in Rally GB. Stop find excuses for Kalle. Only those who don´t know the sport did raise him to the sky before RGB. All others knew what to expect. And nothing to worry about. Wait and see.

Do not worry, I am quite sure that he is going to take his first WRC 2 win this year ;)

[MartijnS]

Hanninen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiFg-aSVg4U

[KKS]

Do not worry, I am quite sure that he is going to take his first WRC 2 win this year ;)
haha....
First of all he must solve "radiator brokens" and other "power steering issues" :D

[Mirek]

Neuville is on a mission.

Way too late.

[dimviii]

Michelin day 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=bCEP_wLn0NA

[bluuford]

Hanninen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiFg-aSVg4U

You can see that he hits something with rear left that throws him into the hayball.

[dimviii]

You can see that he hits something with rear left that throws him into the hayball.

https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/22789006_1531297120295985_4181947520764210855_n.jp g?oh=5b72654e00dc844f94e3af397d11391a&oe=5A79952C

[L555MAT]

Hopefully this is the right place to post.

I'm attending the WRGB tomorrow up near the Brenig. This is my first ever rally event so wanted to get input on good places to watch from and things I should be aware of as a "newbie". :)

Not speccie'd on that stage but make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get there

[Eli]

Wasn't the stage supposed to run right now?

[tc10a]

Wasn't the stage supposed to run right now?

Some delay after spectator problems during the day. 19:08 should be the actual starttime

[Eli]

Some delay after spectator problems during the day. 19:08 should be the actual starttime

Thankx!! Should be quite interesting, shame they aren't running more night time stages (besides here & MC)....

[SubaruNorway]

Hänninen onboard up, first braking

[KKS]

Sordo a minute down

[Eric]

sordo a minute down

wow

[Lead]

These night stages will be crucial for many crews.

[bugwrx]

I expect Tanak to be fast on these 2 stages. He can be crazy in conditions like this.

[steve.mandzij]

Decent split from Latvala, finally!

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[mufcAleksi]

Neuville lost 33,8 to Latvala!!

[KKS]

Nue +33.8 to Latvala.... WOW

[Eric]

Tanak 10 sec behind on 1. split... this is crazy

[KKS]

Sad carrer-end for Juho

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It has been confirmed that car #11 can not be repaired for tomorrow, so Juho Hänninen / Kaj Lindström will not restart @WalesRallyGB (https://twitter.com/WalesRallyGB).

[mufcAleksi]

Ogier 3 seconds ahead of Neuville now, this is crazy

[Eric]

Ogier been off the road

[KKS]

what a stage!

[Eric]

what a stage!

Cant wait for the next one:D:eek:

[MartijnS]

Latvala impressive!

[sete]

Tanak lost lot of time and dropped to 6th overall

[Duvel]

Ogier been of, damage to the car?

[mufcAleksi]

That was an insane time for Ogier if he drove with a puncture as well! Similar times next stage and he will pretty much win the championship

[tc10a]

Hänninen onboard up, first braking

Lucky that they did not hit the tree with that impact speed.

[Mintexmemory]

Well this is interesting! No one predicted that Elfyn would win an event this year but 6 stages to go and no need to push. Can't wait to hear how the Champ managed to get to second! I hope he has a good spare!

[EstWRC]

Very weird. Tänak is usually is very good in these conditions :S

[dimviii]

So Ogier now without spare tyre.

[rallye-vid]

Very weird. Tänak is usually is very good in these conditions :S

Tactics ;)

[KKS]

Where we can read that Ott un-censored stage end comment?

[dimviii]

Karlip *
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‏*@Karlip1 43s
43 seconds ago

Still waiting for Ogier to get on the move. Seems like something's seriously broken. #GetGoing @SebOgier

[AnttiL]

Wow, what a stage, so tight between 2-5, it could be any position after the next stage

[Eli]

Wow what a stage, just left the computer for 10 minutes and all of this happens, what a rally!!! if this doesn't convince other WRC event organizers that night stages should be held I don't know what will (not talking about events with dust issues).

[dimviii]

now moving

[KKS]

Are Sunninen retire from today?

[dimviii]

next one is longer 17,9 vs 13,9 km
do we know if there is fog too?

[Duvel]

And do we know if Ogier's car is working normaly? Could be important for the championship! Latvalla and Mikkelsen arent far away.

[Eli]

And do we know if Ogier's car is working normaly? Could be important for the championship! Latvalla and Mikkelsen arent far away.

It's only 13 seconds between the world champ and Tanak....very tight @ the top... and with a longer stage coming up, why isn't this rally longer?? (by length that is)

[AnttiL]

Nordgren got two positions up on WRC2, since Loubet and Edwards hit trouble. Veiby also lost a minute here.

[Mirek]

Allegedly broken brake disc for Ogier.

Does anyone know what happened to Suninen?

Tidemand fastest by 36 seconds on 14 km long stage. WTF?

[steve.mandzij]

Suddenly second place is within Latvala's reach! I haven't seen such commitment from him in a stage end interview like the last one in a long time (I'm guessing it sounded determined).

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[dimviii]

And do we know if Ogier's car is working normaly? Could be important for the championship! Latvalla and Mikkelsen arent far away.

Ogier had a broken disc.On stage with 3 brake disc only.

[rp]

Allegedly broken brake disc for Ogier.

Does anyone know what happened to Suninen?

It seems that he is still in the Service. Something mechanical again?

[AnttiL]

Does anyone know what happened to Suninen?

He had a broken power steering on the last forest stage of the long loop, but he was still on the pace on the super special, and now the Live Map shows he's at the service park

[Eli]

What an exciting rally, suddenly the championship looks like it could be wide open....(unless Ogier proves again why he's world champ for the past 4 years...)

[Duvel]

Sound dangerous, curius to see how he wil cope whit that!

[EstWRC]

If you look at the stage times then it seems that it got worse exactly before neuville. Ogier just risked and there are consequences now

[Lead]

Rain and fog at the final stage for today. This will be decisive one.

[dimviii]

Sound dangerous, curius to see how he wil cope whit that!

expect to loose a lot.

[dimviii]

Lets see what Qassimi will tell about the conditions at stage

[Essaj]

Suninen broken power steering

[steve.mandzij]

Lets see what Qassimi will tell about the conditions at stageMight as well drive the 0 car at this point

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[Mirek]

Tidemand started 4 minutes behind Serderidis in previous stage and crossed the finish line 6 seconds behind him (good that there is no dust there!). This stage is longer...

[Duvel]

expect to loose a lot.

Do they have a solution to prevent total loss of brakepower for such things? Blocking the pads in the caliper would be my option. Put a rock in whit some straps for instance.

[Duvel]

No splits for Sordo?

Ok now the show.

[Mirek]

No splits for Sordo?

They appeared now. Rather slow but seems to be ok.

[dimviii]

Do they have a solution to prevent total loss of brakepower for such things? Blocking the pads in the caliper would be my option. Put a rock in whit some straps for instance.

they have fast quick release brake lines at each wheel,so you don't loose brake fluids.Probably removed disc and pads to don't block inside the caliper.

[Eric]

Whats going on with Sordo. 31 sec behind Lappi

[Duvel]

Thats better, thanks.

[Duvel]

Ogier stil almost equally fast as Neuville at first split

[AnttiL]

Whats going on with Sordo. 31 sec behind Lappi

Apparently he just can't handle the conditions.

A great time from Lappi, let's see if that becomes a stage win

[dimviii]

Ogier with nice 1st split,maybe stage with not so much braking?

[Lead]

Ok, seems no fog in this stage.

[Duvel]

Scandinavian flicking from one corner to another...

[Eli]

Looks like a better stage for most crews.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Just back in from the rallyfest... heard Neuville was up to 2nd o/a but what happened in the last stage ?

[Eli]

Just back in from the rallyfest... heard Neuville was up to 2nd o/a but what happened in the last stage ?Lots of fog and rain..and Ogier lost one of his brakes...

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[AnttiL]

Evans flying again

[Lead]

Neuville angry at fog... poor baby. Only he alone had those dreadful conditions...

[focus206]

Ogier is like a cat... when he falls, he falls on his feet

[Eli]

Neuville angry at fog... poor baby.

and it's never his fault.....stop whining Neuville!!

[Eric]

Neuville is such a crybaby. Talking like he was the only one struggling with fog

[Eli]

Ogier is like a cat... when he falls, he falls on his feet

True that :) lol

[steve.mandzij]

Just 5 seconds between 2nd and 4th for tomorrow. Thank God for night stages

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[EstWRC]

Ogier is like a cat... when he falls, he falls on his feet

Very Well said !!! It’s just unbelievable how he gets around problems.

[Alex009]

Very Well said !!! It’s just unbelievable how he gets around problems.

He is so good. Thats why he is the Champ.

[Eli]

Very Well said !!! It’s just unbelievable how he gets around problems.

That's why he's the 4 time champ, hopefully 5 times tomorrow ;)

[Mirek]

It's nice that there are five stages tomorrow but come on, six kilometers long ones are too short even for RBR...

[AnttiL]

13 seconds between P2 and P6. Tomorrow is super exciting.

[Eli]

Very true....shame it's only 40 Km's and not say....80? why do they persist on starting the last stage on 12PM? for how long has this rule being used?

[AnttiL]

Very true....shame it's only 40 Km's and not say....80? why do they persist on starting the last stage on 12PM? for how long has this rule being used?

For TV...yeah, maybe it could work a couple hours later as well

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Sounds like it was a fascinating day. Unfortunately I had no phone signal and couldnt get any times. I just heard Neuville had been going well and moved into second.

Seeing the results from earlier he was making up small amounts on many stages . I dont know if Ogier or Tanak had any issues ?

But then he goes and loses it all on SS15... amazing change around in the M-Sport's favour ! ;)

[SubaruNorway]

Very true....shame it's only 40 Km's and not say....80? why do they persist on starting the last stage on 12PM? for how long has this rule being used?

2-3 years? It's the same with the live stage on Saturday, it has to start at 12:08.

[Eli]

2-3 years? It's the same with the live stage on Saturday, it has to start at 12:08.So annoying... Should and could finish later...

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[Fast Eddie WRC]

Got Juho's autograph before the stage start... maybe I put him off ! ;)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNPXR7TXUAE65GH.jpg

[EstWRC]

Definitely

[Eli]

Redbull TV highlights for day 2 for anyone who's interested.

[car]

Redbull TV highlights for day 2 for anyone who's interested.
Thought the redbull highlights were pretty good.
Currently into the third night in the van... have loved it and got to two stages and a regroup each day.
Saw the cars in Hafren when they were on the limiters at about 130(?) it was ridiculously fast!
Had a tenner on Evans before it started.
The place is alive and buzzing like it used to be 20 years or so ago...packed everywhere.
Come and see these cars next year if you already haven’t as they are just so fast.

[Eli]

Thought the redbull highlights were pretty good.
Currently into the third night in the van... have loved it and got to two stages and a regroup each day.
Saw the cars in Hafren when they were on the limiters at about 130(?) it was ridiculously fast!
Had a tenner on Evans before it started.
The place is alive and buzzing like it used to be 20 years or so ago...packed everywhere.
Come and see these cars next year if you already haven’t as they are just so fast.Will do my best to do so:) Although it would be nice if the route was an odd 60kms~ more

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[Fast Eddie WRC]

Neuville interviewed before the night stages & fog saying he hoped for equal conditions. A premonition or already afraid ?

[denkimi]

Neuville interviewed before the night stages & fog saying he hoped for equal conditions. A premonition or already afraid ?
On equal conditions he has a chace to take it to Australia. Otherwise the ritje is already lost.

[COD]

Those Mickey Mouse stages ... only troubles, no real driving.

You can actually gain/loose more s/km on those than in "proper" stages. Part of the show. Rallying is about different conditions. No F1

[NickRally]

Brilliant to have back (some) night stages, those should be regular fixture on many more rallies. As COD said, rallying is about different conditions and they are yet another variety that provide opportunity to distinguish the great among the drivers from the mediocre.

[AnttiL]

Does anyone know what happened to Suninen?

http://www.m-sport.co.uk/m-sport-news/fiesta-r5/ford-fiesta-r5-quotes-2017-wales-rally-gb-section-six


Teemu Suninen and Mikko Markkula were forced to retire on the liaison to SS15 with an intermittent electrical issue. The pairing will restart tomorrow under Rally 2 regulations.

Too bad there went their hopes of any points. After yesterday's puncture, they were already back to 8th place or something, but then the power steering broke and then the electrical fault.

[HaCo]

Somebody found an onboard of Seb on SS15? He seems to have been very lucky in there.

[ESTR]

Somebody found an onboard of Seb on SS15? He seems to have been very lucky in there.

Like all year, he have many mistakes and problems and still advance into podiums...

[dimviii]

https://youtu.be/U1Y_Sf42p1E



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[KKS]

3min gap for today wrc morning

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Knackered after yesterday but couldnt sleep... could be a huge day for M-Sport and British rallying.

[KKS]

https://youtu.be/U1Y_Sf42p1E

Not much fun video this week-end... as for so visited WRGB

[EstWRC]

Knackered after yesterday but couldnt sleep... could be a huge day for M-Sport and British rallying.

could? IT WILL

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNSq298WAAA2DLJ.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

could? IT WILL

Dont jinx it ! ;)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Meeke enjoying the car here... positive news for Citroen on gravel.

[EstWRC]

Neuville got past Ogier now

[dimviii]

what a fight!!

[dimviii]

Sun 09:56 - Drivers' title update
Here are the permutations as things currently stand. Second for Neuville here and a Power Stage win would put him on 183pts. Third for Sébastien Ogier and zero on the Power Stage would put him on 213pts. That means Neuville could still win the title if he wins in Australia, scores maximum Power Stage points and Ogier scores zero at the final round.

[Rallyper]

Suninen voice sounds like Markku Alen? And same good opinions on him in the stageends as for Alen.

[Mintexmemory]

Driving in fog with 3 brakes having done the removal by the roadside definitely comes in the heroic category. This is going to be a crucial powerstage today!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Tanak may be waiting to go maximun on the PS to deny Neuville the 5 points he needs...

[Sub_Skoda]

Scratch for Latvala in SS19

[dimviii]

if I remember correct its the 2nd time Neuville mentions something like that about his co driver at this rally.

Hyundai Motorsport‏*@HMSGOfficial
SS19 #Neuville "I slowed down in the middle of a fast section - I got lost in the pace notes." #WRC #RallyGB

[SubaruNorway]

if I remember correct its the 2nd time Neuville mentions something like that about his co driver at this rally.

Hyundai Motorsport‏*@HMSGOfficial
SS19 #Neuville "I slowed down in the middle of a fast section - I got lost in the pace notes." #WRC #RallyGB

This means he didn't understand where he was himself, earlier it was Nicolas having a sore throat or something and couldn't get some notes out properly.

[Rallyper]

Evans lost 5 secs from 1 split to finish.

[Mintexmemory]

2 to go - I expect Ogier has some rubber to spare and will score at least 1 PS point to be Champ - and all without a single reported moan this rally (compared to the bespectacled one!)

[focus206]

I think it's done for Ogier... Latvala could catch him but it won't be easy. Mikkelsen and Tanak not fast enough today to do so, and too few Km.

[Coach 2]

Thats true.

One must always remember that the only thing the co-driver can do is to read the notes that the driver has dictated during reconnaissance

[sete]

Its done when its done
Everything could still happen on that few km.
Carlos could tell you about it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liBLqmeHht8

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Evans lost 5 secs from 1 split to finish.


I´m happy with your positivity, but no. NO! Never will happen. Evans to win Rally GB.

You still saying Evans cant win, never ?

[KKS]

U better ask Carlos

[Sulland]

Veiby and Mikkelsen sounds almost the same on the radio. Same teacher maybe.:dozey:

[satukata]

Good stage for Juuso Nordgren. 3rd and fastest Skoda!

[Rallyper]

You still saying Evans cant win, never ?

Eeehh. And I can tell you a secret. Was even about to write I should eat my shoes if he did.

But regret when writing, and didn´t wright it down.

Evans doing a great job which I didn´t expect him to do because I thought the others to be much faster fighting for places in the WRDC.

[focus206]

Have to go out and can't follow the last 2 stages, damn. Would be nice (well, for me) if Ogier would lose a couple of positions to bring it to Australia, but probably when I'm back I'll read that the champion has been crowned :D Enjoy the final Kms, boys.

[KKS]

Loubet roll-over from SS19
https://twitter.com/fernischumi/status/924596423039111168

[dimviii]

nice clip


https://twitter.com/JoMoWRC/status/924596226192019456

[KKS]

Mikkelsen up on Latvala

[Lead]

Mikkelsen up on Latvala
Only his second rally in new car and he already puts up a fight with big boys. Thats a good sign for next season.

[Rallyper]

Latvala should clean mud after every stage and the car will be ok. :)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ogier up at split on TN & JML ...

[RS]

Brennig is a horrible stage for the power stage, no flow or rhythm, not spectacular.

[KKS]

4.5sec should be enough for Ogier

[satukata]

champ looks lucky!

[Sub_Skoda]

Only his second rally in new car and he already puts up a fight with big boys. Thats a good sign for next season.

And not a good sign for Tänak's chances for title next year with Toyota.

Mikkelsen will be a good challenger next year! Awesome attack from him today.

[HaCo]

Mikkelsen impressive!!

[satukata]

Kalle Rovanpera is showing speed finally. 6th ss18 and ss19

[satukata]

Mikkelsen impressive!!

Great ss20 but mistakes ss19. Shame 4,5s is too much last stage to Ogier

[Mintexmemory]

champ looks lucky!

Not lucky - finely judged

[A FONDO]

acestream://66ce42b59cd7028be149ee7e7ca17066910b2db3 BT Sport

[bluuford]

Mikkelsen impressive!!

Mikkelsen is taking huge risks, seems that he has mission from Hyundai, catch Ogier or not :P

[steve.mandzij]

What a shame that Latvala dropped so much on stage 19, he could have really challenged for the podium. Regardless, what an enthralling battle for 2,3,4,5, and 6 we have on our hands!

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[noel157]

PS (SS21) - http://cricfree.sc/bt-sport-europe-live-stream-free