Rally Italia Sardegna 2018

[KKS]

14.51 Km split - Neu vs Ogi - level!

[HaCo]

11flagBreen Craig - Martin Scott
"You wouldn't want softs! What a transformation though on 12 months ago. Apart from one or two places for the team to work on the car is a joy to drive."

Tire info from Michelin:
WRC:
Citroën: 2 Michelin LTX Force S5 + 4 Michelin LTX Force H4
Toyota & M-Sport: 5H
Neuville & Mikkelsen: 5H
Paddon: 3H + 2S

[wrc2017]

they fight like rabid dogs on steroids !!!!! This is what rallying is all about....

password reset!

[focus206]

Lappi only 1.6 s behind Latvala for 3rd

[HaCo]

Lappi doing great (y)

[HaCo]

TN fastest :D

[N.O.T]

Neuville takes 2.5... one stage to go

https://i.imgur.com/h5k6z6D.gif

[focus206]

SS16 could be decisive...

[KKS]

Tanak without any goal at this day - was quicker than Latvala who fighting for position. Amazing...

[dimviii]

Neuville takes 2.5... one stage to go


at whom you would bet 2 beers?

[N.O.T]

at whom you would bet 2 beers?

Ogier

[dimviii]

Ogier

ok i bet 2 beers at Neuville.

[RS]

Seems Breen and Ostberg have quite low ambitions.. sounding happy with nearly 1s/km off the pace.

[RS]

Nice time by Kajto on SS14. Some flashes of pace.

[KKS]

ok i bet 2 beers at Neuville.
for a win or for a lead after Day2?

[wrc2017]

Seems Breen and Ostberg have quite low ambitions.. sounding happy with nearly 1s/km off the pace.

I honestly think it's for their own benefit.
Citroen would be in a very difficult political situation if either driver rolled the car while so far off the front.

[KKS]

Latvala again an alternator failure? FCK!!!! toyota!

[KKS]

who had a wrc maps plz monitor Latvala but 100+km to service it's to long (((

[dimviii]

for a win or for a lead after Day2?

for a win,even if i was Neuville i would settle for 2nd + power stage points.
There is no point to risk mid season while leads.

[KKS]

Tanak probably a puncture +10sec from prev splits

[HaCo]

Waiting for sebs time... exciting stuff!

[KKS]

Tanak probably a puncture +10sec from prev splits
yep, tyre change on a stage

[N.O.T]

The gods of rallying have been nice with us today... lets sacrifice someone to please them.

[ESTR]

for a win,even if i was Neuville i would settle for 2nd + power stage points.
There is no point to risk mid season while leads.

Yes it is worth it especially because of Finland. We all know what that means for Hyundai.

[N.O.T]

Waiting for sebs time... exciting stuff!

slower just... 3.9 secs the lead now.

[HarriK]

Latvala again an alternator failure? FCK!!!! toyota!
jml running 160kmh after last stage (road section)

[dimviii]

https://www.ewrc-results.com/leg/44261-rally-italia-sardegna-2018/?leg=2

[KKS]

Mikkelsen on a move to with ~+2min, maybe tyre change aswell

[KKS]

jml running 160kmh after last stage (road section)
tnx! Keep us update plz

[HaCo]

You have a proposal?

[HarriK]

tnx! Keep us update plz
stopped now... don't know why but on big road
edit. Lappi stopped later to same place. Will see whats going on.

[EstWRC]

Everything is against Ott this year in sardegna , what a contrast to last year

[BigWorm]

Fantastic battle, this... May the best man win tomorrow!

[KKS]

stopped now... don't know why but on big road
and 99% it's over for JML for today :(

[KKS]

Everything is against Ott this year in sardegna , what a contrast to last year
and drop out points

[FAlonso]

Lappi seems to be stopped at the same place. Maybe some team work going on.

[N.O.T]

Neuville can afford to lose this one.... but the main problem is that finland was crap for him last year so the championship could be even after finland if he loses this one... Plus he should show Ogier that he can win from the front without crying like a dog missing his owner and he is the new big boss.

[FAlonso]

Lappi on his way now.

[focus206]

What a battle, 4 seconds into the final day... I wish Neuville could go for it, but Ogier is on the same pace, so maybe he should settle. Thierry would need to fly and take risks tomorrow if he wants to win.

[KKS]

Lappi on his way now.
Only thing they can cheat it's a swap batteries with Tanak. And than retire Tanak.

[Mirek]

If Škoda again doesn't allow Kopecký to try to take the title it would be downright criminal.

[eib1]

Tänak passed Latvala on road section, didnt even slow down, all gone for Latvala i guess

[RS]

If Škoda again doesn't allow Kopecký to try to take the title it would be downright criminal.

Ohh don't say that until he's crossed the finish line tomorrow!

But the man has been running like clockwork, he's literally won everything he's started this year.

[sonnybobiche]

1606

[dimviii]

Only thing they can cheat it's a swap batteries with Tanak. And than retire Tanak.

if they have time and its easy accessable ,alternator too.

[Mirek]

28 seconds for Veiby to catch Ciamin. That looks realistically possible.

[KKS]

28 seconds for Veiby to catch Ciamin. That looks realistically possible.
it's a one stage gap.

[Mirek]

Any news about Latvala?

[mufcAleksi]

still stopped in the same spot

[dimviii]

Stéphane Lefebvre
‏
Not the day we were expecting, but we won't give up! We were still leading the #WRC2 before we felt something wrong on the left-back wheel on the SS11. The team was on top so our #C3R5 will restart #RallyItaliaSardegna in Rally-2, trying to snatch some experience and points!

[dimviii]

Any news about Latvala?

https://twitter.com/OfficialWRC/status/1005496515366916097

[dimviii]

Latvala trying to restart engine
https://twitter.com/OfficialWRC/status/1005500949098647553

[KKS]

Latvala trying to restart engine
https://twitter.com/OfficialWRC/status/1005500949098647553
downhill section for repair will be more suitable

[N.O.T]

stop bothering with that village team and their useless manager... let them burn.

[Tarmop]

You are all for tight competition but you can`t stand any of the teams, well atleast not Citroen and Toyota. Pretty much should close the series.

[N.O.T]

You are all for tight competition but you can`t stand any of the teams, well atleast not Citroen and Toyota. Pretty much should close the series.

you are free to leave...

[Ljuke]

Latvala retired.

Kaj Lindström has talked to WRC+ All Live: "Well at the moment I have very little information to share because we are trying to figure out what the issue is and get the car back to service. "We saw on the television coverage how many rocks were on the stages. Low voltage was the problem they had. He has hit something and that is what has caused it."

[Tarmop]

Well yes, because one is not competing in a rally with a rallycar, things are supposed to happen like that, now twice in one season. In the end you`ll become a simple corolla/avensis driver.

[BigWorm]

Latvala retired.

Kaj Lindström has talked to WRC+ All Live: "Well at the moment I have very little information to share because we are trying to figure out what the issue is and get the car back to service. "We saw on the television coverage how many rocks were on the stages. Low voltage was the problem they had. He has hit something and that is what has caused it."

You could hear JML moan in frustration near the end of the stage, so maybe it was that hit he noticed. Shame.

[KKS]

https://www.facebook.com/RallyItaliaSardegna/videos/1626335940798317/?notif_id=1528569665542293&notif_t=live_video
Meet the crew day2

[Eli]

Done & Dusted for Jari this time round...shame:

https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/136635/latvala-retires-from-wrc-rally-italy-battle

[KKS]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R2BiaWZPQs
Michelin Day2 video

[ESTR]

At least Hyundai will benefit from this (if stays like this). Damn! Paddon bring that car to the finish in one piece.

[Mirek]

Nice video from leg 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKPtWfqasMQ

[Jarek Z]

Nice video from leg 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKPtWfqasMQ

Great video! Thanks for posting. Judging from this video one might say this rally is not as brutal as the number of retirements shows.

[macebig]

Ogier stalled at the start of 13 and hit a rock during the final stage.

[Mirek]

Great video! Thanks for posting. Judging from this video one might say this rally is not as brutal as the number of retirements shows.

Even better video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cyvRiC17_s

[steve.mandzij]

Latvala again an alternator failure? FCK!!!! toyota!If he's leading Finland and retires with the same again, I'll flip my shit.

Toyota is now seriously under pressure to improve.

[EstWRC]

Estonian fans helping Latvala :) https://instagram.com/p/Bj0BG_FF-Up/

[SubaruNorway]

If he's leading Finland and retires with the same again, I'll flip my shit.

Toyota is now seriously under pressure to improve.

If It's true that the knock from hitting the rock broke the battery It's just a freak accident really

[dimviii]

with Veiby hot moment at start
https://youtu.be/ukbKQ5fvTqo

[steve.mandzij]

If It's true that the knock from hitting the rock broke the battery It's just a freak accident reallySurely! But it's a freak accident that shouldn't happen, like the suspension breaking the engine on Latvala's car in Argentina.

[dimviii]

If It's true that the knock from hitting the rock broke the battery It's just a freak accident really

the rock didnt hit the battery,hit the alternator that stopped to charge the battery

[racerx1979]

Surely! But it's a freak accident that shouldn't happen, like the suspension breaking the engine on Latvala's car in Argentina.

Toyota obviosuly has an issue when under compression. The engine and cooling components sit fairly low which is great for COG, but you compromise with clearance. They have damaged a sh!t load of components under hard compression or hitting rocks which the other cars have done and gotten away with.

It seems they will have to modify the front of the car. The car seems to be only good on smooth flowing roads similar to that of Finnish roads, but that does not cut it to be WRC champs.

Also that big rock on SS16 in the middle of the road was odd, but maybe the cars digged up this 30lb boulder??

[KKS]

If It's true that the knock from hitting the rock broke the battery It's just a freak accident really
I think it's a same fairytale as Citroen care about Meeke safety. It's surely some issue with a car, but for PR reasons they blame a rock.

[SubaruNorway]

the rock didnt hit the battery,hit the alternator that stopped to charge the battery

I didn't say it hit the battery but the knock probably damaged the battery internally which is not very common. Julian was told it was the battery in the studio and from what i saw they weren't working near the alternator. Sounds correct since they couldn't even push start it with help.

[steve.mandzij]

I didn't say it hit the battery but the knock probably damaged the battery internally which is not very common. Julian was told it was the battery in the studio and from what i saw they weren't working near the alternator. Sounds correct since they couldn't even push start it with help.He did say something about "today's batteries are very good" in the autosport article; maybe I didn't pay too close attention to the article but I thought that quote was a little out of place compared to the other stuff he said, so maybe I read it wrong and he spoke about the battery taking a knock.

[Mk2 RS2000]

Good evening from New Zealand, could be an interesting few hours coming up

[AnttiL]

I didn't say it hit the battery but the knock probably damaged the battery internally which is not very common. Julian was told it was the battery in the studio and from what i saw they weren't working near the alternator. Sounds correct since they couldn't even push start it with help.

Their press release mentions alternator problem https://toyotagazooracing.com/release/2018/wrc/rd07-day3.html

and:

" We are still investigating exactly what happened, but we know that he had low battery voltage when he got to the end of the stage"

"I got to the end of the stage, but we had an alternator warning and eventually we ran out of battery on the road section."

EDIT: All Live interview this morning says they don't know exacty what went wrong.

[GravelBen]

Good evening from New Zealand, could be an interesting few hours coming up

And good evening to you from a few hours further south. ;)

[Mk2 RS2000]

And good evening to you from a few hours further south. ;)

Be nice if Hayden could do to the French what the All Blacks did last night

[Integrale]

Good morning lads, let's enjoy the battle and hope our title contenders stay on the road. Very exciting this! Rally could be decided on this one.

[EstWRC]

#Tyre info - Final day

All the Michelin #WRC drivers with 5 MICHELIN LTX Force S5 except
Latvala and Lappi with 4S +1H

[dimviii]

Good morning guys!

Ott Tänak
Last day of @Rally_d_Italia has started! We will go for a maximum attack and take everything that we can from the Powerstage!

[EstWRC]

Ogier has got this i think, the stage is cleaning and not so many kms left for Neuville to catch

but we will see

[TWRC]

Judging by what Ostberg said the Citroëns were instructed to finish as they are, even though he wanted to fight with Paddon.

[ESTR]

Judging by what Ostberg said the Citroëns were instructed to finish as they are, even though he wanted to fight with Paddon.

They just say that they can throw facts into Meeke's face.

[EstWRC]

Ogier 0.4 sec quicker in spl2

[dimviii]

Neuville with amazing splits.

NOT you will lost the bet with beers.

edit are splits for real? -12 for Ogier at 1st split?

[EstWRC]

Ogier +0.1 in spl3...oh man!!!

[Mirek]

edit are splits for real? -12 for Ogier at 1st split?

Clearly a wrong time on the splits. It's fixed now. I was wondering about it as well...

[EstWRC]

mistake from a Tänak, saw his speed just 3km/h for a second and you can see it in second split

[Eli]

What a battle (for the lead) on our hands we have coming into Sunday, can't remember the last time this happened.

[EstWRC]

and Neuville takes 0.8!!

[Eli]

and Neuville takes 0.8!!

Still 3.1...does Neuville have enough kilometeres to catch the world champion?? will be interesting to watch.

[ESTR]

What a battle (for the lead) on our hands we have coming into Sunday, can't remember the last time this happened.

Argentina 2017. Where were you?

[AnttiL]

What a stage! The championship contenders s/km faster than everyone else but still fighting for tenths between each other. On a road that's barely car wide with walls on both side.

[jonkka]

Still 3.1...does Neuville have enough kilometeres to catch the world champion??

Based on that speed, no. They just used 1/3 of day's kilometers and by that logic, Neuville takes only 1.6 secs out. But differences are way too small to predict it that way and besides I expect that Ogier will go on to win PS, screwing that logic anyhow.

[Mirek]

Mikkelsen again in trouble?

[ESTR]

Mikkelsen again in trouble?

That car number 4 bring nothing but a bad luck...

[Mirek]

Now let's see Veiby against Ciamin.

[GravelBen]

That car number 4 bring nothing but a bad luck...

Is that the same car Paddon had last year?

[BigWorm]

We shall see, the next stage and Power stage will be interesting. Some deep ruts are formed in that stage judging by its history, Ogier even had to use reverse one year when he went off line! It will be hard for Neuville, not a lot of stage kilometres left, but very important that he won the first stage of the day, mentally.

Watching them both go flat out was absolutely stunning.

[EstWRC]

so tight this stage!

[macebig]

Half spin from Breen...

[EstWRC]

everybody losing to Evans, quite surprising

[ESTR]

Lappi touch a bank after that downhill section. Luckily escape with no puncture.

[KKS]

Great morning so far for Paddon. Really bold dot at his fight with Mads

[EstWRC]

what a split by Neuville!!1 3.8 sec quicker than Latvala

[KKS]

weird -7.7 second

[EstWRC]

Ogier 0.9 slower in split 2!

[HaCo]

What a battle...

[BigWorm]

Ogier +3.8 now!! Mistake?

Edit: +1.6 now.

[HaCo]

Are these splits correct? :S

[dimviii]

Ogier +1,8
gap now 1,3 sec.

i will open the first beer from NOT lost bethttps://www.petrolheads.gr/images/smilies/smooth/drinks.gifhttps://www.petrolheads.gr/images/smilies/smooth/empathy.gif

[Mirek]

Down to 1,3 seconds... wow

[KKS]

OMG!!! -1.8... +1.3 to go.... WHAT A FIGHT!!

[HaCo]

Great to see both guys smiling!

[ESTR]

Are these splits correct? :S

6th month and every time the times are crappier... Someone need to reconsider timing supply or techical stuff...

[EightGear]

Oh man.

[EstWRC]

this is just amazing, shame that Ott iss missing from it

[Eric]

This is crazy! Imagine having Mikkelsen and Tanak up there aswell :D

Never though I would say this but go Seb! Cant stand the high-on-himself-Neuville

[EstWRC]

Mikkelsen has woken up now, second quickest in second split

[Mirek]

Prokop had an off but continues. Just an info.

[Sulland]

Veiby has 4,6 sec up to 2nd place.
he will take that silver.!

[BigWorm]

Prokop had an off but continues. Just an info.

Looked almost like he turned into the bushes, strange off!

[AnttiL]

Suninen can catch him now

[KKS]

https://www.facebook.com/WorldRally/videos/10155660351525678/
So JML fix that alternator, but fully used a battery and couldn't start a car?
If he stop to fix it earlier - it will remain some juice in a battery and he could arrive to TC at his own?

[dimviii]

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35055096_1683693395019133_560429129741107200_o.jpg ?_nc_cat=0&_nc_eui2=AeF99-FCED6BQaZPrOpSPZdJwMFGyeT3HgCg4B20G4zT4WNEPQ_N6T9N LSwfYAn5T5i0FldKx4kNluU9cj1SIU9ylhjLKCCQHfspK-XoeBUH-A&oh=cf008551464e4e2db2d7535559f17c5f&oe=5BB8E922

[dimviii]

Julien Ingrassia and Sébastien Ogier are going over their notes one last time in regroup before they head back onto the Cala Flumini test

http://images.wrc.com/Ticker/13966_WhatsApp%20Image%202018-06-10%20at%2009.52.46_944x531.jpg

[GravelBen]

This stage would be far more worthy of powerstage status than the sandpit.

[dimviii]

SUN 11:26 - SS19: EVANS
Elfyn finishes things off now, he's at the end of stage 19. He tells Colin Clark: "It is very different than first thing this morning. Very abrasive now. Tyre wear shouldn't be a problem. For sure the guys who are pushing may not have as much tread for the Power Stage.

[focus206]

Wow, what an end! Thierry, Seb, keep the cars on the road!

[EstWRC]

Ogier 0.1 secs quicker in spl2!

[dimviii]

Latvala 3 sec faster from 1st pass,Neuville was winner.

[KKS]

Tanak nearly at same pace as Neuville

[KKS]

+0.7 final split

[EstWRC]

o.5 Neuville faster!!!


we will go to the finale guys!!!!

[KKS]

+0.8 at overall WOOOOOHOOOO

[dimviii]

0,8 now the gap.

have i open the 2nd beer now,or i have to wait?

[dimviii]

haha did he left without speak to Colin?

[KKS]

Any free Powerstage link?

[EstWRC]

Ogier didnt take the time card???

[Eli]

haha did he left without speak to Colin?

Gave him a thumbs up and left. Tense battle going into the power stage!

[KKS]

What a problem with timecard there?

[Integrale]

Lol, forgot the time card haha.

[elmerim]

It's not allowed to return to the TC after leaving.

[ESTR]

So if Neuville wouldn't make these two mistakes he would have lead now? What a level of competition. Hope that Finland would be exciting as well..

[EstWRC]

wtf how come he did that rookie mistake?

[KKS]

It's not allowed to return to the TC after leaving.
rly?

[ESTR]

It's not allowed to return to the TC after leaving.

Ah, he will be allowed. He is above the stewards.

[KKS]

wtf how come he did that rookie mistake?
poker faces didn't help at this kind of situation for Ogier

[focus206]

0.8s in 7 Km is not easy considering the pace these two had! Then again, Thierry took 1.8 in the first pass...

[elmerim]

rly?

Once you go over the sign where TC area ends it's not allowed to come back. If they take the card over the sign and he comes there... It's grey area I believe.

[dimviii]

Once you go over the sign where TC area ends it's not allowed to come back. If they take the card over the sign and he comes there... It's grey area I believe.

by feet?

can somebody watch the gps live signal to see if they are coming away?

[EstWRC]

can Tänak take it and bring it to him? :D

[bigattack]

Let's hope this isn't going to end with a complaint competition. Would really put rally in the F1 sick corner...

[Integrale]

Would be seriously stupid if the battle ends with that mistake. Why did he rush like that? Nerves are getting to him as well I guess.

[HarriK]

Ogi is stopped with other drivers. So he didn't stop after finish.

[dimviii]

can Tänak take it and bring it to him? :D

also Sunninen,but will they give to him the card?

[ESTR]

Because he is losing and he couldn't do anything about it. At least he could battle till the end.

[er88]

A co driver can run back for it. Happened before iirc

[dimviii]

SUN 11:55 - SS19: OGIER
Time card update: We're hearing Tänak picked up Ogier's time card and has passed it on to the Frenchman. More on that as we get it.

[Watson]

Tanak did indeed pick it up and hand it to Ogier. Ott is a good sport.

[EstWRC]

by feet?

can somebody watch the gps live signal to see if they are coming away?

moved now but now backwards but towards next stage

[bassist]

Bloody hell- it will be nut's if this timecard error decides the Rally. Anyone know the official rule?

[dupanton]

I don't think another car can carry the card. It must stay with the car. There will be a discussion about this!

[ESTR]

Looks like we will have a new thread tomorrow.

[dimviii]

I don't think another car can carry the card. It must stay with the car. There will be a discussion about this!

i also think that.

[dnb]

moved now but now backwards but towards next stage

drinking?

[Integrale]

No real problem I think: being responsible for isn't the same as carrying it at all time, no?

14.3 TIME CARDS
14.3.1 Each crew is responsible for:
- Its time card.
- Submitting the time card at the controls and for the accuracy of the entries.
- Any entries made on the time card.
14.3.2 The appropriate marshal is the only person allowed to make entries on the time card, except for
the sections marked “for competitor’s use”.
14.3.3 In case of the absence of a stamp or signature from any control, the absence of a time entry at a
time control, or the failure to hand in the time card at each control, the crew concerned will be considered to
have retired at that control. This information will be pronounced by the clerk of the course at the end of a
section.
14.3.4 Any divergence between the times entered on the crew's time card and those entered on the official
documents of the rally will form the subject of an inquiry by the clerk of the course.

[EightGear]

Lets hope we get a real battle between Neuville and Ogier for the rest of the weekend. I can't remember them having a real close battle for the win.

Forgive me for quoting myself here..

[EstWRC]

drinking?

lol i was in a hurry.


great sportsmanship from Tänak. and on friday he let Latvala quickly now about the jump.


Karlip ��
‏

@Karlip1
6m6 minutes ago
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Fastest mailman in the world..

@OttTanak #WRC #WRCLive

Now waiting for the photoshops with the Postal office logo on Ott's car.

[elmerim]

I believe this is fair and square. They did one rookie mistake, but not another one by going to pick it up by themselves.

[EstWRC]

they just showed on TV how Tänak/Järveoja brought it to Ogier :)

[Rally Hokkaido]

they just showed on TV how Tänak/Järveoja brought it to Ogier :)

So he received something from someone who isn't a crew member.......hmmm.

[SubaruNorway]

Wilson and Ogier's reaction pretty much tells that they are worried about a penalty

[EstWRC]

lol Ogier saying in interview he hasnt heard anything about forgetting a timecard

[ESTR]

Whn asking abput that he said that he didn' knwo anything and that he didn's saw anything about that... When clearly we all see what happened. I don't know that he think that are all the world that stupid or what... Typical...

[KKS]

it's only 1.12 km to regroup in... so they can't check in at his time... 3 min after Tanak bring time card it's a 3MIN LATE TO TC!

[KKS]

Whn asking abput that he said that he didn' knwo anything and that he didn's saw anything about that... When clearly we all see what happened. I don't know that he think that are all the world that stupid or what... Typical...
it's not popular thing here.... but Ogier is a moron

[RS]

Uff, not a nice stage for powerstage again.

[dnb]

"have you got any concerns about that (timecard)?"
"i haven't heard about anything"
so he's not heard about anything about concerns

[eib1]

https://twitter.com/i/status/1005756193573429248

[dimviii]

Ott Tänak

We will push really-really hard now! There will be 5 extra Powerstage points to catch.

[EstWRC]

Evans just 0.6 down in spl1 compared to Mikkelsen

[Mirek]

Yessss, Jan and Pavel win the WRC2 and score three victories from three starts! Last event they started and didn't win (anywhere) was last year's Catalunya and that was only because of the mishap with the starting order not because of speed!

Veiby now second overall after he drove three stages without a driveshaft (after his own mistake to be fair).

Kajto second fastest R5 today clearly showing he was only rusty at the begging.

[dimviii]

Μιkkelsen same time as Neuvilles 1st pass

[ESTR]

If Skoda arrives into the top league they must include Kopecky into the game.

[KKS]

If Skoda arrives into the top league they must include Kopecky into the game.
too old for that

[EstWRC]

what the hell how come Tänak was faster, he was 2 secs down in second split

[TWRC]

too old for that
Good test driver, and on tarmac I think he can be a contender even in his "old age".

[RS]

I think Kopecky is in the best form of his career. I don’t see him as a future champion but he would definitely deserve a place in the team.

[ESTR]

too old for that

For manufacturer points he is not. He have way most experience with Skoda than anybody driver out there. And now he is 36 and if they arrive in 2020 as said he will be 38. Kris Meeke is now 38. Loeb is 44. Dani Sordo is 35...

[EstWRC]

LOL at Tommis face, haha

[KKS]

Seems Mikkelsen didn't save his tyres enough :D He should be down +3min at SS17 and SS19

[macebig]

Haha. Thumbs Down from Tommi.

[Zeakiwi]

I would prefer to see Kopecky get a semi-official VW Polo R5 (with good backing) (if the skoda works team no longer runs wrc2 works r5's if they go to wrc)

[KKS]

FLASH! Citroen's beat Kopecky at Skoda R5. Fantastic line-up now!

[dupanton]

Who wins if Ogier and Neuville are tied after last stage? Most stage wins? Fastest time on SS1?

[EstWRC]

Neuville with 8km/h for a moment but maybe just a very slow corner atlhough it doesnt seemed so from wrc plus

[EstWRC]

Neuville with a lot of mistakes

[KKS]

crazy, just CRAZY DRIVE by Neuville!

[EstWRC]

Ogier faster in first plsit by 0.7

[EstWRC]

Neuville has won

[jonkka]

Neuville has won

That would be fantastic

[KKS]

Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss sssssssssssssssssssssssss

[EstWRC]

very very bad ending from Ogier

[focus206]

Yes!!! Amazing Thierry! Well done!!!

[N.O.T]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees

[KKS]

Yeeeeeeeaaahhhhhhhh
thiiiiiierrrrrrrrryyyy!!!1

[cosmin_sb]

wow...what a race

[Mirek]

Congratulations to Neuville. This may be a very important moment for the rest of the season especially in terms of the psychology.

[HaCo]

Yesssssssss 🇧🇪🇧🇪🇧🇪🇧🇪🇧🇪🇧🇪

[BigWorm]

Neuville ya beauty!!!!

[N.O.T]

fuck... i just lost 2 beers.....

[A FONDO]

Wonderful performance by TN throughout the whole rally. Congratulations!

[KKS]

it's a fantastic!!! Just an incredible!

[danon]

Great Neuville!

[EstWRC]

what a lead Neuville has in championship already, he can even have one retirement

[TWRC]

I think we might look back at the end of the season for this as the real turning point. OK, lot of rallies left, a lot can happen, but Ogier is in a little trouble now already I think.

[stefanvv]

Deja Vu anyone?

[Sulland]

What an ending of a rally, so close, and Neuville beats Ogier for the total on last stage. Congrats!

Now it is WRC2 podium decider, tight there as well!

[er88]

Last two rallies have been a huge statement of intent from Neuville. Hopefully he's learned from last season and doesn't crumble from Finland onwards

[KKS]

Now stewards can without any risk apply a TC20A late penalty for car #1

[Eli]

Wow what a stage!!!!!!! what a rally!!!!! please let them continue like this for the 2nd half of the season!!!! Hopefully the i20 Coupe will be faster than last year in the greatest arena of the all- Rally Finland....

[KKS]

Now it is WRC2 podium decider, tight there as well!
Already decided, Veiby can just cruise for it

[EightGear]

Amazing.

[tommeke_B]

Fantastic battle! Let's hope Ogier isn't punished for the thing with the time-card, it would be a shame if the title is decided that way...

[EstWRC]

:D:D:D

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DfUyTHFX0AALuay.jpg

[AndyRAC]

Great drive from Thierry.....and when a win is more than just a win! Beating your main rival in a head to head, and to take the win after being behind. Big statement!!

Now bring on the 2nd half of the season.....

[dupanton]

Great rally, great battle, what a drive by Neuville! I hope he takes the title this year!

[KKS]

Sick dogs makes a maximum brake from a rally :D

[jparker]

Great rally for Neuville, well done.
The "boss" was beaten fare and square.

[Watson]

Well done to Neuville.

Though I do hope Ogier will put in a blinder of a second half of the season and that the Fiesta updates work a treat.

[ESTR]

1607

King

[N.O.T]

Now we wait a month and a half for the next one....

[Rally Hokkaido]

Great drive from Thierry.....and when a win is more than just a win! Beating your main rival in a head to head, and to take the win after being behind. Big statement!!

Now bring on the 2nd half of the season.....

Agreed! No matter how the next rallies turn out Neuville will be able to attack them and Ogier with new confidence. Meanwhile Seb's confidence won't be so high as he now knows he has a rival who can beat him mano e mano, i.e. without a road position advantage.

[Eli]

Now we wait a month and a half for the next one....

Too long to wait!!! Can't remember the last time I anticipated the 2nd half of the season like this.

[EstWRC]

day 3 results https://www.ewrc-results.com/leg/44261-rally-italia-sardegna-2018/?leg=3

[FAlonso]

Amazing win by Thierry! Today he went up another level! Very well done. Fight is truly on!

[dimviii]

nice win for Neuville,straight fight,no error. This weekend was slight faster.
Now on Finland,if Hyundais are not fast like last year,maybe Ogier cant capitilise that,if Toyotas are fast like last year.
Big gap in points now,lets see how the champ will cope.

[KKS]

And note... no moaning from Neuville about road position and he WIN! Completely different to current champion

[dimviii]

: "I tried everything I could today. I was always losing a few tenths here and there. The last stage was very rough and I made two mistakes which cost me a few tenths. It is still good points for the championship. We lost the battle but we haven't lost the war. There are still six rounds to go, it isn't time to panic. Thierry was lucky with the rain but there will be another rally where he loses time as the road opener."

[dimviii]

SUN 13:36 - PROVISIONAL WRC RESULTS
The results remain provisional after a bizarre incident at the finish of the penultimate stage when Ogier hurriedly departed in his Ford Fiesta without collecting his time card. It was later delivered to him by Ott Tänak and news is awaited on whether Ogier will receive a penalty.

[SubaruNorway]

it's only 1.12 km to regroup in... so they can't check in at his time... 3 min after Tanak bring time card it's a 3MIN LATE TO TC!

No, 3km and around 13min to get there so they had no problem with that.

[PLuto]

Now stewards can without any risk apply a TC20A late penalty for car #1

Why? There is no need for penalty, he was in time...

[dimviii]

rallyingUK


• @rallyargentina 2017 - @thierryneuville won by 0.7 seconds over @ElfynEvans

• @Rally_d_Italia 2018 - @thierryneuville won by 0.7 seconds over @SebOgier

[KKS]

No, 3km and around 13min to get there so they had no problem with that.
my bad, 1.12 it's after regroup.
You right

[ESTR]

Why? There is no need for penalty, he was in time...

Nice comeback dog. Now you can watch recap from start and then come back again when you will saw everything.