[WRC] Neste Rally Finland 26 - 29 July 2018

[KKS]

TN slower than first run.
this stage run only once and only now

[KKS]

few drops of rain on Evans screen

[HaCo]

this stage run only once and only now

Ok sorry ��

[KKS]

Paddon 1st split was massive!

[KKS]

Mads back into a lead... +0.1 :D

[dimviii]

Ostberg gained again 1st position for 0,1 sec

[HaCo]

Great time by Ostberg!

[stefanvv]

battle

[Marcco]

Good performance from Citroen! If that would be Meeke, you could think he is pushing like crazy, but now it's Ostberg, so it makes you think the car is really good!

[dimviii]

all crews problems with dust.

[Sulland]

Good cam position on Suninens car, to see how much the suspension is working in Finland.
if they have same pos on Ogiers, maybe we can spot differences in a split window?

Østberg in a good mood. Long time since last time!
Just keep it up Mads do not adjust a thing in service!!!!

[Mise]

battle

1,2 secs between third and fifth, so another battle there aswell

[dimviii]

Lindholm fastest at stage

[itix]

https://www.ewrc-results.com/quickp/44262_djhen94x4aex3uw.jpg
OC Veiby. It has even taken out the brake caliper behind the wheel :O

[GravelBen]

He was lucky to get back out of the ditch with only that damage I though, it was a bit hairy there.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Let's see what the others do here against Tanak... were they asleep this morning...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Nope, Tanak again blitzing Neuville...

[N.O.T]

Lappi will soon pass Ogier and Evans will give him his place.

[N.O.T]

Tanak was 8 seconds faster than this morning....

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Latvala admits he cant beat Tanak nowadays.

[steve.mandzij]

Oh Jari...

[dimviii]

Tanak was 8 seconds faster than this morning....

everybody now is closer to Tanak vs first pass.
Tanak really started flat out at morning

[dimviii]

Ostberg same time as Tanak.

[N.O.T]

Tanak and Ostberg exactly the same time after 20kms... LOLzzz

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ha ha ... level time by Mads !

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DjHNJPCX0AAGlOh.jpg:large

[AL14]

According to splits Paddon finished the stage in 0 seconds. It seems he's overcome his struggles with i20 and now is very very fast. Good job Hayden!

[Simmi]

Regardless of the car/setup it's great to see Mads has his mojo back. The last few years it's felt like his biggest issue was in his right foot. The desire didn't seem to be there. Not the case this weekend. Go Mads!

[dimviii]

Eddie amazing photo with Tanak !

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Eddie amazing photo with Tanak !

Good isnt it... really captures the speed. :)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ogier at the same place but not quite as good...

https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/37851470_1017268345111175_7508864535885774848_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=8504d5323c926b1a7a88ff5b8666f7a2&oe=5BD5311A

Citroen

https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/37898678_1017268701777806_1699266294123069440_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=9ee1e3792b714879371f5cb9296ac7d5&oe=5C120A75

Slower Hyundai

https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/37943194_1017268335111176_7865823270765854720_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=f670df3f34278e4c6a90b10a745ca5eb&oe=5BD39B8A

[Hasselhoax]

Anyone with info on what has happened on Oittila?

Radio reporting rapid response units being dispatched and stage stopped.

[Mirek]

Veiby loosing time likely due to the damage from the previous stage.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Bedrocks painted pink ? That's a first.

[KKS]

Tanak stalled at last corner

[stefanvv]

Ouch, tricky corner

[EstWRC]

Engine problem for Ott ?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Latvala 2nd fastest.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Engine problem for Ott ?

Just a stall in a rutted corner it seems...

[steve.mandzij]

Latvala 2nd fastest.Timing glitch in the splits maybe?

[dimviii]

thats a chance for Mads to make a gap.Lets see ifhe will manage it

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Very rutted now, maybe the later runners at some disadvantage...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Breen fastest and we didnt see him !

[KKS]

Breen fastest and we didnt see him !
amazing.... very good for Breen self-confidence

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ooof Paddon !

[Eli]

Shame for Breen with the puncture.

[spiderem]

mads and ott on an other planet. I am actually quite happy to see citroens having a better time... I think it's good for the spectacle :)

[ZequeArgentina]

mads and ott on an other planet. I am actually quite happy to see citroens having a better time... I think it's good for the spectacle :) and also Citroen’s can take points out of Ogier and Neuville

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I am actually quite happy to see citroens having a better time... I think it's good for the spectacle :)

Yes, and especially here in Finland, or it would be a Toyota walkover.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Tanak is back on it.

Back into the lead... by 1.0s.

[steve.mandzij]

How similar is day 2 to last year? Maybe Latvala will start to bounce back.

[stefanvv]

Positions swapped :p

[KKS]

Smart Ostberg... it's something new. Managing tyre wear and speed. Hm Mads, welldone!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

On SS8 & SS9 Ogier has beaten his team-mates for the first time here.

[HarriK]

Anyone with info on what has happened on Oittila?

Radio reporting rapid response units being dispatched and stage stopped.

Heavy crash for subaru

[dimviii]

Nikara crash
https://www.ewrc-results.com/video/26410-crash-car-neste-rally-finland-2018-video-auto-de-carrera/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Smart Ostberg... it's something new. Managing tyre wear and speed. Hm Mads, welldone!

@MadsOstberg
15s16 seconds ago
SS9⌚5:49.9 "The risk is quite high, we had some tyre wear and I could not push. I just had to go a decent speed and take no cuts. I'm not happy with my speed, again it's on purpose and I can't do anything else."

[quick]

Heavy crash for subaru
https://scontent.fhen1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/37904236_1976681872363347_5368377999496314880_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=59e75e58f3336a280aaf3e97030f7212&oe=5C085C45

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://scontent.fhen1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/37904236_1976681872363347_5368377999496314880_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=59e75e58f3336a280aaf3e97030f7212&oe=5C085C45

Were they ok ?

[KKS]

https://scontent.fhen1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/37904236_1976681872363347_5368377999496314880_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=59e75e58f3336a280aaf3e97030f7212&oe=5C085C45
it's national championship?

[dimviii]

Katsuta crash photos
https://twitter.com/OfficialWRC/status/1022867051008995331

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Jaakko Lavio for the third time in Jyskälä - "Now is the time to get to the finish" :(
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DjHb8aHX0AAIpMd.jpg

https://www.rallit.fi/jaakko-lavio-kolmatta-kertaa-jyskalassa-nyt-on-aika-paasta-maaliin/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

RE Lavio:
'According to Topi Saarelainen, Oittilä's echo, the departure seemed worse than it was. According to him, "nothing worse happened", but did not specify if any injuries would occur.

A Saarelainen from Central Finland made a statement (moving to another service) that no personal injuries occurred. As a result of the Jyväskylä MM rally, it was reported to the rally radio that the map reader and driver were transported for examination to the central hospital in Jyväskylä.'

[spiderem]

will malcom ask evans to drop time by the end of today to give 1 road sweeping position advantage for Ogier for tomorrow?

As it stand neuville first on the road tomorrow correct?
Correction Al Qassimi??

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Hearing Evans slowed at the end of the stage to let Ogier through.

[tc10a]

thumbs down to Msport, bad for the sport

[KKS]

"Fake champion" really wanna be 6th... what a joke :(

[stefanvv]

Kind of expected, which seems Ogier wants to fight for the podium tomorrow.

[KKS]

Kind of expected, which seems Ogier wants to fight for the podium tomorrow.
Need heavy rain for tomorrow. :rolleyes:

[dimviii]

Timo Korkalainen
Oh no, #Arai out of tires at the end of #Ässämäki 2! #RallyFinland #WRC #Ralliradio
https://twitter.com/timokorkalainen/status/1022871356071788544

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ogier would've passed Evans tomorrow anyway.

One place better road position might help him fight for more points against Neuville in the Ch'ship.

[spiderem]

will Suninen drop time too??? Now that he is behind paddon

[Fast Eddie WRC]

will Suninen drop time too??? Now that he is behind paddon

I doubt it - its his home rally, he has a bigger gap than Evans, and he his Manu points position could be threatened.

[KKS]

I doubt it - its his home rally, he has a bigger gap than Evans, and he his Manu points position could be threatened.
we will see this on next 2 days. We didn't know what unhappy champion wants next.

[mknight]

Ogier would've passed Evans tomorrow anyway.

One place better road position might help him fight for more points against Neuville in the Ch'ship.

Nevertheless it's pretty tryhard move from MSPORT. We are talking 5th or 6th starting position!

At this rate I totally expect Sunninen to drop 30s on Sunday so that Ogier gets ahead. But yeah, you will surely explain us how its the most fair move ever, just like sweden PS.

You know last year I cheered on Ogier and MSPORT. Not so much this year.

[spiderem]

Nevertheless it's pretty tryhard move from MSPORT. We are talking 5th or 6th starting position!

At this rate I totally expect Sunninen to drop 30s on Sunday so that Ogier gets ahead. But yeah, you will surely explain us how its the most fair move ever, just like sweden PS.

You know last year I cheered on Ogier and MSPORT. Not so much this year.

Desperate times, desperate measures...

[EstWRC]

And people wondered why Tänak left....

[Mintexmemory]

And people wondered why Tänak left....

The paycheck I presumed!

[TypeR]

The paycheck I presumed!

OFC paycheck(you have to secure your financial standing), but moreover @ToyOTTa he will be treated equal with others and be able to race for the win.

[KKS]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rav9yLabodg Michelin Leg1 video

[Mintexmemory]

Assuming the car can compete for the win in other places that the team’s backyard ;)

[krissucool]

For what it's worth, Tänak has repeatedly said in Estonian media that the main reason for leaving was that he had no intention of being nr 2 driver again and let Ogier get all the privileges. Did not show it much but has said that internally it was really frustrating being at the same speed but Ogier getting all the upgrades and parts before him.

[over jump]

SS3 Urria Big jump
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLb2zPDY0hA

SS6 Oittila
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVIcuPK1xxg

[EstWRC]

Assuming the car can compete for the win in other places that the team’s backyard ;)

Quote of the year

[Tarmop]

Assuming the car can compete for the win in other places that the team’s backyard ;)

Yes, it hasn`t won an event outside of Europe with a huge lead, been on the podium etc...

[stefanvv]

will Suninen drop time too??? Now that he is behind paddon

I don't think next super special matters for the starting order anyway.

[mknight]

Yes, it hasn`t won an event outside of Europe with a huge lead, been on the podium etc...

Not when he signed for them.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Mikkelsen has been so poor yet again. I expected better.

[KKS]

Andreas didn't like road signs :(

[Fast Eddie WRC]

WTF Citroen ?!

[KKS]

What it's going on here on SS11?
Meeke karma paying off ?

[itix]

What the actual...?

[KKS]

Someone tell Ogier not to joke with a remote control :)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Hope this doesnt affect Ostberg !

[KKS]

Hope this doesnt affect Ostberg !
Looks like it effect on fuel consumption, slower driver with less consumption have more troubles, so Mads should be OK

[itix]

Lets really hope someone has warned Mads about this now!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Evans could take the time back here but Ogier will still have the road position !

[KKS]

what a fcuk is going on????

[eddy707]

could someone explain what exactly is going on there? i am at work and cant watch anything sadly...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Suninen 10s lost to Ogier with a brake problem.

[KKS]

could someone explain what exactly is going on there? i am at work and cant watch anything sadly...
First Kassimi drove to first hairpin and parked. Co-driver go out and do something through missing rear window, it's repeat on hill later.
Than Breen have a glitch near same spot and car was rolling and re-setting. Both Citroen have fuel problems.

Now Sunninen slow till a corner, than hardly accelerate.... waving and again slowly into a corner. At stage end explain - he lost a brakes.

[Mirek]

"Fake champion" really wanna be 6th... what a joke :(

Tell me where they sell what You've smoked.

[René]

Tell me where they sell what You've smoked.

😂 😂 😂

[RS]

new find? he's 25 and has been rallying since 2012 mostly locally.

Bit old then.

[stefanvv]

Rarely seen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypTH3HbO-tE

[itix]

Bit old then.

He's a bit old to be a "new find". There are people who are professional high level rally drivers in their 60's. If he started rallying last year and managed to get to the level he is, he would be a new find. Also he is a local expert so he's not exactly championship material. I have a feeling that he, like most, suffers the scandinavian bug of being unable to drive on tarmac for instance.

I'm sure he's fully capable to achieve a good result in NORF wrc 2, but to hail him as a new find is a bit steep.

[stefanvv]

Incl. Lappi offroad - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wzhnr34gHU

[Allez Andruet]

Anyone who's been witnessing Tänak's driving today should be happy - this is definitely one for the ages. I'm quite sure that Ott blasting through Moksi 1 is something we'll still be talking about for the next ten years or so.

[Rally Power]

Amazing show from Tanak and Rovanpera. Nice to see Ostberg and Citroen doing so well. Bring on leg 2!

[COD]

He's a bit old to be a "new find". There are people who are professional high level rally drivers in their 60's. If he started rallying last year and managed to get to the level he is, he would be a new find. Also he is a local expert so he's not exactly championship material. I have a feeling that he, like most, suffers the scandinavian bug of being unable to drive on tarmac for instance.

I'm sure he's fully capable to achieve a good result in NORF wrc 2, but to hail him as a new find is a bit steep.

Few years ago, 25 was young for a rallydriver. And still is, you can stay on top until 40.
Besides, a local expert doing his first NORF? Hardly. I would not count him out yet, until we have seen more of him outside Finland as well

[lnvs]

Few years ago, 25 was young for a rallydriver. And still is, you can stay on top until 40.
Besides, a local expert doing his first NORF? Hardly. I would not count him out yet, until we have seen more of him outside Finland as wellThis is his 4th NORF. Although he is having first season with R5 car. He did two seasons good times in Finnish Championship with old Mitsu evo9. Before that couple of seasons with Fiesta R2. He has much less rallying experience than Kalle Rovanperä for example.

btw. some guy called Ogier had his first JWRC season in age of 25. I'm not saying Pietarinen is the next Ogier, but for sure he has still a lot potential to unleash.

[focus206]

Interesting day. Nice to see Ostberg and Citroen up there, I don't think he'll hold the pace for the whole rally but let's see. I hoped something more for Latvala but a podium would be nice at this point. Curious to see the pace Ogier and Neuville will have tomorrow.

[itix]

I just realized that Lefebvre is here. Any news on what happened to him. He just disappeared after a crap second stage and is shown in the rally2 retirements.

[itix]

This is his 4th NORF. Although he is having first season with R5 car. He did two seasons good times in Finnish Championship with old Mitsu evo9. Before that couple of seasons with Fiesta R2. He has much less rallying experience than Kalle Rovanperä for example.

btw. some guy called Ogier had his first JWRC season in age of 25. I'm not saying Pietarinen is the next Ogier, but for sure he has still a lot potential to unleash.

Yeah but that's just the thing. This isn't his first season. This isn't even his fifth season. I'm not saying he is skilless but he isn't the new name from Finland. I've been wrong before but I'll eat my shoes if he is.

[KKS]

Tell me where they sell what You've smoked.
You think it's a right way to become a world rally champion?
It's same story as for Tanak, when you was a champion not because you a great driver - but just because all other's make it for you.

Ogier want a better starting position for tomorrow? - Fight for it! be fast and you climb a order and will get better position. Did he do that? - nope. He just wait when Evans bring it to him (last season it was a Tanak).

[N.O.T]

You think it's a right way to become a world rally champion?
It's same story as for Tanak, when you was a champion not because you a great driver - but just because all other's make it for you.

Ogier want a better starting position for tomorrow? - Fight for it! be fast and you climb a order and will get better position. Did he do that? - nope. He just wait when Evans bring it to him (last season it was a Tanak).

This is reality kid... the financial benefits of a world championship both on manufacturer and individual level are huge... so no room for that stupid shit you are talking about.

Go see a movie with that talent less ugly dog Julia roberts if you feel the need for romance in your life.

[KKS]

This is reality kid... the financial benefits of a world championship both on manufacturer and individual level are huge... so no room for that stupid shit you are talking about.


Really? Tell that to your favorite team. They didn't do such shit and allow all three drivers to fight, win a rally's and if they can - championships

[stefanvv]

You think it's a right way to become a world rally champion?
It's same story as for Tanak, when you was a champion not because you a great driver - but just because all other's make it for you.

Ogier want a better starting position for tomorrow? - Fight for it! be fast and you climb a order and will get better position. Did he do that? - nope. He just wait when Evans bring it to him (last season it was a Tanak).

Nothing dramatic has happened. M-Sport drivers will be in the same positions tomorrow after the 1st stage. The potential losers would be out of M-Sport team, possibly.

[Rally Power]

I just realized that Lefebvre is here. Any news on what happened to him. He just disappeared after a crap second stage and is shown in the rally2 retirements.

From Citroen twitter:
Technical issue for @SLefebvreRallye after touching a bank

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Watching the highlights and realising that so many driver's just got away with big mistakes.

More respect then for those that didnt need such luck and especially the top two who were both mega-fast and error-free.

[itix]

From Citroen twitter:
Technical issue for @SLefebvreRallye after touching a bank

HAHAHAHA. Technical issue after touching a bank. That's a very diplomatic way of saying "he cocked up and broke the car by hitting a bank".

[Andre Oliveira]

https://www.ewrc-results.com/entries/44262-neste-rally-finland-2018/?leg=2

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DjJd7W_X0AEbNQL?format=jpg&name=medium

[Mirek]

You think it's a right way to become a world rally champion?
It's same story as for Tanak, when you was a champion not because you a great driver - but just because all other's make it for you.

Ogier want a better starting position for tomorrow? - Fight for it! be fast and you climb a order and will get better position. Did he do that? - nope. He just wait when Evans bring it to him (last season it was a Tanak).

You're acting like a drama queen because of what? Some 3-4 seconds which Evans gave to Ogier? Dear God...

Anyway the job of Nr.2 driver is not to compete with Nr.1 driver. That's why they are called a team and if properly managed they should cooperate to achieve the team's goals. It's really that simple.

[Mirek]

I just realized that Lefebvre is here. Any news on what happened to him. He just disappeared after a crap second stage and is shown in the rally2 retirements.

Bropken suspension as usually.

[itix]

Bropken suspension as usually.

Can't imagine him having a career after this year.

[ESTR]

You're acting like a drama queen because of what? Some 3-4 seconds which Evans gave to Ogier? Dear God...

Anyway the job of Nr.2 driver is not to compete with Nr.1 driver. That's why they are called a team and if properly managed they should cooperate to achieve the team's goals. It's really that simple.

If Ogier would be any driver he wouldn't need that.. This happened a few times already. Crying baby

[steve.mandzij]

Can't imagine him having a career after this year.He lost his talent on the hinkelsteins :(

[mknight]

You're acting like a drama queen because of what? Some 3-4 seconds which Evans gave to Ogier? Dear God...

Anyway the job of Nr.2 driver is not to compete with Nr.1 driver. That's why they are called a team and if properly managed they should cooperate to achieve the team's goals. It's really that simple.

Well I don't approve KKS reaction. But Msport is quite ridiculous here.

They made Evans drop so that Ogier gets 6th starting position instead of 5th... really, that's new levels of n1 driver pushing. In Sweden they made Evans drop for ONE point.

What's next? They won't let Evans and Sunninen drive power stages at full speed? They let Sunninen drop 30s here in case he is ahead of Ogier on Sunday?

For the record Neuville lost points to teammates this year in Mexico (Sordo and Mikkelsen ahead overall), and Sweden PS (Mikkelsen on PS). You know how many times Ogier "lost" points to teammates? .... zero.

[dimviii]

SAT 08:11 - TYRE WATCH
WRC crews aren't changing from what they did yesterday, every car has taken five of Michelin's new medium compound tyre for this morning.

[N.O.T]

Ok lets see if it was worth the wake up alarm on a saturday at 6 for this....

[KKS]

You're acting like a drama queen because of what? Some 3-4 seconds which Evans gave to Ogier? Dear God...

Anyway the job of Nr.2 driver is not to compete with Nr.1 driver. That's why they are called a team and if properly managed they should cooperate to achieve the team's goals. It's really that simple.
Why then they didn't drop Sunninen aswell? 30 sec is nothing for team goal. If n2 and n3 drivers is nothing and only support of n1 driver...

[N.O.T]

Lappi on a push...

[dimviii]

Suninen faster first split

[N.O.T]

Ogier did not wake up...

[dimviii]

Ogier did not wake up...

yeap,slower from Evans with better road position

[KKS]

Ogier did not wake up...
:D
since Jan'17 :D

[N.O.T]

yeap,slower from Evans with better road position

I think in an event like finland the only advantage you get if you are lower than 3rd is just a boost in confidence and not a real one... yesterday Tanak was 3rd and had a really fast day.

[dimviii]

I think in an event like finland the only advantage you get if you are lower than 3rd is just a boost in confidence and not a real one... yesterday Tanak was 3rd and had a really fast day.

yesterday drivers quotes were different forsome stages.Some had more cleaning,some rutted more than others etc.
Lets see Tanak today how will perform with good road position

[N.O.T]

and Lappi gains 2 places on this one...

Ogier back where he belongs.

[dimviii]

Ogier lost again his place to Evans lol

[KKS]

and Lappi gains 2 places on this one...

Ogier back where he belongs.
Luckily that Lappi not at M-Sport team.

[KKS]

Tanak splits just.... GREAT -6.8 on Latvala on splits

[N.O.T]

Luckily that Lappi not at M-Sport team.

ok relax now... you are becoming like Mrs Kaisers pet with all that crying...

[mknight]

some stange stuff on splits 2 and 3 though. Østberg seemingly went from 5 behind Tanak to 3 ahead?

[N.O.T]

Ostbergs 3rd split and 4th are very promising for today...

[KKS]

Ostbergs 3rd split is very promising for today...
it's 4th split and qiute big time drop for Tanak

[steve.mandzij]

Tanak splits just.... GREAT -6.8 on Latvala on splitsAnd Mads!

I don't think Ott is so much faster, the splits aren't very reliable until stage end.

[N.O.T]

mistake in the splits for Ostberg... they corrected it now.

[KKS]

Mads: "Good start of a mornining, but definitely can go faster" - stage end comment

[steve.mandzij]

On one hand I'm glad to see Latvala managing, but after dominating last year until his issues I'm still disappointed :(

[N.O.T]

Big Boss Tanak...

On your Knees dogs !!!!!

[dimviii]

mistake in the splits for Ostberg... they corrected it now.

so road position matters as Tanak showed us.

[KKS]

Tanak: "I didn't push, I wanted to look what other does" and 8 sec faster than others ))))

[mknight]

Sadly the amount of close fights is rapidly diminishing. Might end with only 5-8 as real fights.

[N.O.T]

Sadly the amount of close fights is rapidly diminishing. Might end with only 5-8 as real fights.

nobody fights for 5-8 position... you have to be retarded to risk everything for such little points

[N.O.T]

ok back to bed for this old dog...

Tanak please don't do anything stupid...

[mknight]

So after first stage with different starting order, the expected Toyota dominance is starting to show. (not diminishing that Tanak is much faster than his teammates and does excellent job).

Citroen is surprisingly fast.
Hyundai seems to have improved to Fiesta level (obviously for Neuville yesterday and today and Mikkelsen today road position is an issue), but that's still a way off Toyota.
Surprisingly Fiesta that was perhaps on Toyota level last year has not kept up. This would be the one to watch over next few stages for me.

[RS]

Amazing show from Tanak and Rovanpera.

And how did WRC TV producers reward Rovanpera for that.. 3 second drone shot and a stupid slow-mo. Pathetic.

[KKS]

And how did WRC TV producers reward Rovanpera for that.. 3 second drone shot and a stupid slow-mo. Pathetic.
they mentioned him every stage, and talk how great he are. But for now he just 2 times Latvian champion, too much media info for that.

[Mk2 RS2000]

Oh well. another long night ahead for us Kiwi's, keep all the comments and info going guys, they help keep us awake.

[Thousandlakes]

Tänak and Rovanperä totally different level compare others. Can imagine Latvalas feeling in stage end. No can do.

[Mise]

So after first stage with different starting order, the expected Toyota dominance is starting to show. (not diminishing that Tanak is much faster than his teammates and does excellent job).

Citroen is surprisingly fast.
Hyundai seems to have improved to Fiesta level (obviously for Neuville yesterday and today and Mikkelsen today road position is an issue), but that's still a way off Toyota.
Surprisingly Fiesta that was perhaps on Toyota level last year has not kept up. This would be the one to watch over next few stages for me.

Or perhaps it wasn't Fiesta that had pace. It was just Tanak

[Mise]

Lindholm stopped. Any news if it was a crash or technical failure

[mknight]

Or perhaps it wasn't Fiesta that had pace. It was just Tanak

Evans finished 2nd and Sunninen lost 2nd and dropped to 4th on last day? Where is Tanak in that?

[RaunoK]

Evans finished 2nd and Sunninen lost 2nd and dropped to 4th on last day? Where is Tanak in that?

Evans had Dmacks and Suninen is Finnish - Finns are always fast at home.

[Mise]

Evans finished 2nd and Sunninen lost 2nd and dropped to 4th on last day? Where is Tanak in that?

You are right. I remembered wrong.

[Tauri_J]

Tänak was very fast last year with Fiesta. Only had that one stupid mistake.

[lnvs]

Lindholm stopped. Any news if it was a crash or technical failure
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DjLEy9yWsAAcC8n.jpg
Doesn't look like technical. :rolleyes:

[Mise]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DjLEy9yWsAAcC8n.jpg
Doesn't look like technical. :rolleyes:

Ty

[KKS]

That leading trio just amazing!

[mknight]

Østberg just quoted Tanak there ;)

[Thousandlakes]

Tänak "not push maximum" how much faster he can be? Heh heh

[dimviii]

what happens with Ogier? good road position today,but not speed at all.

[René]

Tänak "not push maximum" how much faster he can be? Heh heh

As usual, lying poker, so as not to encourage others to push harder :)

[René]

what happens with Ogier? good road position today,but not speed at all.

he's already thinking about retiring in 2019

[KKS]

he's already thinking about retiring in 2019
"Some justice in a sport"©

[mknight]

what happens with Ogier? good road position today,but not speed at all.

In a way he is the biggest underperformer of the rally so far.

(Latvala/Lappi are doing fine even though behind Tanak, Hyundai was kind of expected not to be top after last year)

[Rallyper]

Mads after Pihjalakoski: "I´m taking it slow and check the speed of the others" after being fastest so far...

[dimviii]

small clip with Mads from ss 13
https://twitter.com/RafaMSport/status/1023105608227147776

same spot Tanak
https://twitter.com/RafaMSport/status/1023103503814811648

Neuville at different spot
https://twitter.com/EpicRallyTribe/status/1023089355454341120

[Rallyper]

Now a quick cup of coffee and back to Apple TV and WRC+ for Kakaristo.

[mknight]

Mads after Pihjalakoski: "I´m taking it slow and check the speed of the others" after being fastest so far...

Check that out on alllive vids.

I am 100% sure it's an ironic reference to what Tanak said after first stage today. Just watch the smirk on his face and the way he says it.

[René]

"Some justice in a sport"©

Simply the justice of life. We each have our time, then the others arrive, the most difficult is to know how to leave on time

[dimviii]

Lefebvre at 2 morning stages 9th and 6th
Meeke without steering and payed for 2018

[dimviii]

https://www.ewrc-results.com/video/26417-wrc-neste-rally-finland-2018-action-crash/

[seb_sh]

Interesting rally, looks like Ott has now cemented his position as team leader at Toyota. Citroen finally have a proper fast car.

With Ogier and Neuville having a weak rally, if Ott wins he keeps an outside hope to the title open.

Can't help but remind myself that this rules shake-up and VW retireing has brought a new golden age to the WRC with multiple possible rally winners, a proper fight for the title and great cars. It hasn't been this good since early 2000's.

[dimviii]

SAT 10:52 - SS14: DUST
We're getting reports of hanging dust at 17.1km, that will make this stage even more challening for the following crews.

[dimviii]

finally a good split from Ogier.Lets see if he will continue like that

[KKS]

down to 1.3 in battle for 5th

[KKS]

Mads and Ott just crazy. So fast from the beginning

[br21]

anyone found some pictures from Finland of Ogiers Fiesta dampers?

[dimviii]

Rovanpera faster from Mikkelsen at first 3 splits

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Evans back below Ogier purely on speed...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ogier: "A little bit better this one, I'm changing set-up every single stage. Struggling a bit with the new aero on the rear."

[dimviii]

fiesta r2 roll

https://youtu.be/VRMiGcxy5Aw

Tempestini crash at Kakaristo
https://twitter.com/rallyparadise/status/1023124912729411585

[dimviii]

Neste Rally Finland

EK 14 Kakaristo, lähetys keskeytetty. Annamme lisätietoja myöhemmin.

SS 14 Kakaristo, the stage has been stopped. More information will be followed.

#Rallyfinland

[Rallyper]

Check that out on alllive vids.

I am 100% sure it's an ironic reference to what Tanak said after first stage today. Just watch the smirk on his face and the way he says it.

Yeah. It was only meant to be a report from my side. I did get his message to the other chaps, especially Tanak...

[RS]

Rovanpera faster from Mikkelsen at first 3 splits

Is Andreas sweeping today?

[Rally Hokkaido]

Is Andreas sweeping today?

Yes, after Khalid slipped off.

[Rallyper]

Tempestini crash at Kakaristo
https://twitter.com/rallyparadise/status/1023124912729411585

At the powerlines in the end I guess from pics.

[dimviii]

Εvans small clip
https://twitter.com/inforallyes/status/1023133586843680769

[the sniper]

At the powerlines in the end I guess from pics.

Correct, I'm there! Car has been moved off the stage now after the last car went past. Just too fast in. Turkish R2 Ford nearly went off, but otherwise all safely through.

[over jump]

SS12 Päijälä Jump

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx6g89GJ_tU

[dimviii]

Mads flying sideways
https://twitter.com/EpicRallyTribe/status/1023142166275784704

[dimviii]

Car no 96 drove out of the stage on SS 14 Kakaristo. Driver and co-driver have been transported to Central Finland's central hospital.



Planetemarcus
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[focus206]

Expected more from Ogier but probably the new aerodinamics (plus new suspensions) is not perfect. If he doesn't have troubles he has 6th place guaranteed anyway, with Neuville stuck in 10th.

[ESTR]

Expected more from Ogier but probably the new aerodinamics (plus new suspensions) is not perfect. If he doesn't have troubles he has 6th place guaranteed anyway, with Neuville stuck in 10th.

It will be team orders again for sure, but now for Teemu.

[KKS]

Mads flying sideways
https://twitter.com/EpicRallyTribe/status/1023142166275784704
it is a Ott corner.
Interesting how he fly here

[KKS]

Expected more from Ogier but probably the new aerodinamics (plus new suspensions) is not perfect. If he doesn't have troubles he has 6th place guaranteed anyway, with Neuville stuck in 10th.
Here in Ukraine we have saying: "eyes saw that bought".
M-Sport didn't have a problems with old dampers and old aero. Ogier push for more - he got it.

[dimviii]

SAT 14:43 - QUOTES FROM THE DRIVERS
The top three crews gave their thoughts on the morning loop, this is what local favourite Jari-Matti Latvala had to say: “We have two sets of dampers, we have been running in the morning with the softer set-up. We’ll be going onto the harder set-up this afternoon on the rougher stages so the impact on the car doesn’t feel so bad inside. “Østberg has been driving very well, I’ve been driving this speed and enjoying it but today I can’t get much more speed out of myself. We still need to keep the speed on.”

[AMSS]

anyone found some pictures from Finland of Ogiers Fiesta dampers?
Sachs, got a picture but can't upload from my phone

[dimviii]

"This rally is complicated and curious, even on the second day, there are still gaps, we wanted to try an aero that brings us new things, but we do not control it completely yet. , hesitation is scary and it's wasting time It's a matter of trust and mastery of the car It's a bit of a hassle at the moment What you need is to pick up some points in Neuville By finishing 7th, we would take few units.It will have to whip until the end of the year, "said Julien Ingrassia, co-driver of Ogier, our microphone this Saturday.

And to add: "We clearly used a team instruction Friday with Evans, I do not know if we will do the same with Suninen (note: currently 6th) if necessary." I do not know if Malcolm Wilson, boss of the team , in any case, he's the boss and he knows how to win a championship.We want to fight on a regular basis.If our teammates can not win the championship, Wilson will not let this one escape for one or two units. "

https://www.rtbf.be/sport/moteurs/rallye/wrc/detail_ingrassia-on-galere-un-peu-mais-on-souhaite-se-battre-a-la-reguliere?id=9983043

[itix]

The welsh stage end reporter whose name I can't spell always asks strange questions to Ogier and Ogier always responds with sarcasm.
I have a feeling those two are not the best of friends.

[Tauri_J]

The welsh stage end reporter whose name I can't spell always asks strange questions to Ogier and Ogier always responds with sarcasm.
I have a feeling those two are not the best of friends.

Yes, I have noticed that too

Emyr Penlan is that fella

[itix]

Yes, I have noticed that too

Emyr Penlan is that fella

I knew how to pronounce it but not how to spell it ;)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Emyr Penlan is Welsh and and a huge Evans fan, so ...

[dimviii]

Mads havent got to be so relaxed.Gap now at 17,6 sec from Latvala

[KKS]

Mads havent got to be so relaxed.Gap now at 17,6 sec from Latvala
and +1 tyre didn't help it all

[dimviii]

and +1 tyre didn't help it all

was Mads with 2 spares? thought that everybody were with 5 wheels

[Tarmop]

Citroen+ Tänak with 2 spares.

[N.O.T]

Mrs Kaisers pet needs all the help he can get here... suninen and Evans will obey.

[Augury]

Yes, I have noticed that too

Emyr Penlan is that fella

Nice guy, but his questions make me cringe quite often. Sounds like some random dude from the street compared to Julian or Colin.

[KKS]

. suninen and Evans will obey.
Tanak lesson didn't teach anything that team

[Tarmop]

What lesson? No.2 Tänak was quite different to no. 2 Evans.

[KKS]

What lesson? No.2 Tänak was quite different to no. 2 Evans.
If you hold your drivers - they will leave your team and you should search and teach new, young drivers who will crash your cars and didn't deliver good result

[Raini]

Tanak lesson didn't teach anything that team

And Wilson says with sarcasm again at the end of the year, that for unknown reason they tend to educate young guns for other teams ...

[Tarmop]

Well, market is going to be full of free drivers after this season, slower and faster than Evans. Evans had the chance to be fighting for the wins/podiums like Tänak had and mostly did, but hasn`t used it, being quite far pointswise.

[stefanvv]

What lesson? No.2 Tänak was quite different to no. 2 Evans.

Yeah, what lesson? Tanak has been complaining only have not the latest parts available for him. This rally is funny in that respect - looks like Ogier just tests/adjust them.

[KKS]

3min gap for Kakaristo2

[Tarmop]

Yeah, what lesson? Tanak has been complaining only have not the latest parts available for him. This rally is funny in that respect - looks like Ogier just tests/adjust them.

This has been and always will be the case in top rallying, but it was a known fact, unlike teamorders, which weren`t put into affect until Wales.

[mknight]

Sad to see this got boring quite fast...

only possible changes are Latvala vs Østberg and Lappi vs Paddon

Also only retirement so far is Al Quassimi, quite a difference from last year.

[Rallyper]

Talking about #1 or #2 drivers. What number will Mads get in Citroen forward on?

[stefanvv]

This has been and always will be the case in top rallying, but it was a known fact, unlike teamorders, which weren`t put into affect until Wales.

My memory is little short on this, what happened in Wales '17? I try to find out from the results but they seem confusing.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

RBTV https://www.redbull.tv/video/AP-1U6BJXWKN1W11/super-stage-finland without Desborough !! :D

[mknight]

30s faster for Mikkelsen compared with first pass...and still it will probably be slowest WRC time

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Niiice jump Evans ! :cool:

[KKS]

Paddon faster on splits compare to Lappi!
Fight!!!!

[itix]

Being honest for once...

[Tarmop]

My memory is little short on this, what happened in Wales '17? I try to find out from the results but they seem confusing.

Nothing that affected Ott`s final result (well, maybe PS points), lifted his foot before the finish of the powerstage.

[KKS]

and 3rd split - back to the regular +0.9

[steve.mandzij]

Suninen bringing back sideways!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Suninen isnt slowing down - beats Ogier again.

[N.O.T]

Great drive by Paddon...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Latvala is in with a chance of a Toyota 1-2.

Ostberg's car balance has gone and so has his speed.

[stefanvv]

Suninen bringing back sideways!

Avoiding rocks - cost him 2 seconds

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Suninen nearest to the Toyota's... good speed (with the old aero).

[CoyoteVillagra]

https://i.imgur.com/cNcOjAO.jpg

[denkimi]

I expected more from neuville. I know it's not the best rally for hyundai and him personally, but getting nothing but 9th or 10th places isn't what a title contender should be capable off.

[CoyoteVillagra]

https://i.imgur.com/QgqlCs1.jpg

[KKS]

I expected more from neuville. I know it's not the best rally for hyundai and him personally, but getting nothing but 9th or 10th places isn't what a title contender should be capable off.
Neuville drive a Hyundai! That was a case!

[KKS]

Lappi on a run! He definitely wants that Paddon position today!


Huge slide at the finish for him O_O