Azores Airlines Rallye 2018

[Fast Eddie WRC]

One month to go and the Azores Airlines Rallye will launch the 2018 ERC Season !

Event essentials:
Starts: Thursday 22 March, Podium, Praça Gonçalo Velho, Ponta Delgada
Finishes: Saturday 24 March, Podium, Praça Gonçalo Velho, Ponta Delgada
Headquarters: Pavilhão do Mar, Portas do Mar, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 9500 Ponta Delgada

Stages: 15
Stage distance: 207.44 kilometres (99.87 kilometres leg one, 107.57 kilometres leg two)
Liaison: 467.61 kilometres
Total: 675.05 kilometres
Surface: Gravel

Free Practice (for priority drivers): Thursday 22 March
Qualifying Stage (for priority drivers): Thursday 22 March
Shakedown (for all drivers): Thursday 22 March
Start order selection: Thursday 22 March
Ceremonial start: Thursday 22 March, Podium, Praça Gonçalo Velho, Ponta Delgada

Full info: http://www.azoresrallye.com/

[Jarek Z]

Possible entries:

Ricardo Moura - Ford Fiesta R5
Frank Tore Larsen - Ford Fiesta R5

Marijan Griebel - Peugeot 208 T16
Giacomo Costenaro - Peugeot 208 T16?

Grzegorz Grzyb - Škoda Fabia R5
Norbert Herczig - Škoda Fabia R5
Hubert Ptaszek - Škoda Fabia R5
Aloísio Monteiro - Škoda Fabia R5

Armindo Araújo - Hyundai i20 R5
Carlos Vieira - Hyundai i20 R5
Pierre-Louis Loubet - Hyundai i20 R5

[PLuto]

As far as I know, Grzegorz Grzyb should start his campaign from Canarias.

[PLuto]

From officially confirmed I think you can add:

Laurent Pellier - Peugeot 208 T16
Dávid Botka - Škoda Fabia R5
Fabian Kreim - Škoda Fabia R5

[Antreas]

What is the programme of grzyb?

[Jarek Z]

What is the programme of grzyb?

Sorry, PLuto is right. Grzyb starts his season on Canary Islands, not Azores. According to his co-driver Jakub Wrobel, they are going to compete in Canary Islands, Acropolis and Roma. Other rallies will be chosen during the season.

Source:
http://rajdy.autoklub.pl/news/wrobel-z-wieromiejczykiem-w-rsmp-i-grzybem-w-erc,82930

[RICARDO75]

Possible entries:

Ricardo Moura - Ford Fiesta R5
Frank Tore Larsen - Ford Fiesta R5

Marijan Griebel - Peugeot 208 T16
Giacomo Costenaro - Peugeot 208 T16?

Grzegorz Grzyb - Škoda Fabia R5
Norbert Herczig - Škoda Fabia R5
Hubert Ptaszek - Škoda Fabia R5
Aloísio Monteiro - Škoda Fabia R5

Armindo Araújo - Hyundai i20 R5
Carlos Vieira - Hyundai i20 R5
Pierre-Louis Loubet - Hyundai i20 R5

Much more than that. Around 30 or more than 30 R5

[RICARDO75]

The 2018 entry list, won't be much different from this:
2 Citroën DS3 R5
3 Peugeot 208 T16
4 Hyundai i20 R5
7 Ford Fiesta R5
15 Skoda Fabia R5
3 Opel Adam R2
8 Peugeot 208 R2
3 Citroën DS3 R3T
1 Renault Clio R3T
2 Renault Clio R3
2 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX
3 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X

WIP for Azores:
3 Ford Fiesta R5
1 Hyundai i20 R5
2 Skoda Fabia R5

Others possibilities:
4 Ford Fiesta R5
1 Hyundai i20 R5
5 Skoda Fabia R5
3 Opel Adam R2
4 Peugeot 208 R2

[106 sport]

The 2018 entry list, won't be much different from this:
2 Citroën DS3 R5
3 Peugeot 208 T16
4 Hyundai i20 R5
7 Ford Fiesta R5
15 Skoda Fabia R5
3 Opel Adam R2
8 Peugeot 208 R2
3 Citroën DS3 R3T
1 Renault Clio R3T
2 Renault Clio R3
2 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX
3 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X

WIP for Azores:
3 Ford Fiesta R5
1 Hyundai i20 R5
2 Skoda Fabia R5

Others possibilities:
4 Ford Fiesta R5
1 Hyundai i20 R5
5 Skoda Fabia R5
3 Opel Adam R2
4 Peugeot 208 R2

Awsome...

In Gran Canaria, supporters of rally expect about 25-30 R5 for the second event of ERC

[PLuto]

Awsome...

In Gran Canaria, supporters of rally expect about 25-30 R5 for the second event of ERC

I think that this number can be real ;)

[106 sport]

I think that this number can be real ;)

OK

[RICARDO75]

Update

2 Citroën DS3 R5
3 Peugeot 208 T16
1 to 4 Hyundai i20 NG R5
7 to 10 Ford Fiesta R5
14 to 17 Skoda Fabia R5
2 to 3 Opel Adam R2
8 to 11 Peugeot 208 R2
1 or 2 Ford Fiesta R2T
2 or 3 Citroën DS3 R3T
1 Renault Clio R3T
1 Renault Clio R3
3 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X
1 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX
2 Subaru Impreza STI

[106 sport]

Update

2 Citroën DS3 R5
3 Peugeot 208 T16
1 to 4 Hyundai i20 NG R5
7 to 10 Ford Fiesta R5
14 to 17 Skoda Fabia R5
2 to 3 Opel Adam R2
8 to 11 Peugeot 208 R2
1 or 2 Ford Fiesta R2T
2 or 3 Citroën DS3 R3T
1 Renault Clio R3T
1 Renault Clio R3
3 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X
1 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX
2 Subaru Impreza STI

If not is indiscretion, who are names of R5´s drivers?


regards from another atlantic island

[PLuto]

I think it is too early to write the names. Some names were revealed, some names are still in negotiations. I am sure that Ricardo75 knows about names where is better that they are revealed by themselves or by some other media...

[106 sport]

I think it is too early to write the names. Some names were revealed, some names are still in negotiations. I am sure that Ricardo75 knows about names where is better that they are revealed by themselves or by some other media...


OK, I understand it.

[RICARDO75]

The entry list will be published next week.
This is what is possible to share. We have to respect what drivers/ teams want and also because there's always some things to resolve until the departure of the ferry in Lisbon. Until then, some will reveal their plans and others only when the entry list is published.

[106 sport]

The entry list will be published next week.
This is what is possible to share. We have to respect what drivers/ teams want and also because there's always some things to resolve until the departure of the ferry in Lisbon. Until then, some will reveal their plans and others only when the entry list is published.

Of course. Logical.

[Rally Power]

One thing is sure, there will be a strong R5 national field, with top CPR and CRA drivers and, hopefully, one or two surprises!

[Antreas]

Chris Ingram with motosport Italia Skoda Fabia!

[PLuto]

Chris Ingram with motosport Italia Skoda Fabia!

I am not sure...

[Antreas]

Pluto there are any announcements for new drivers in ERC?

[RICARDO75]

One thing is sure, there will be a strong R5 national field, with top CPR and CRA drivers and, hopefully, one or two surprises!

Big question is Hyundai Portugal. I'm not sure about Armindo Araújo

[PLuto]

Pluto there are any announcements for new drivers in ERC?

Yes, one was yesterday, one today, tomorrow will be another one (at least one), next week is planned another one...

[RICARDO75]

Armindo Araújo confirmed that he is not going to Azores

[Luis Pacheco]

A major absence. The event loses the greatest candidate for victory.

[Andre Oliveira]

Really Luís? I am very ceptical about that

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Chris Ingram with motosport Italia Skoda Fabia!

Source ?

I think this was just the J-ERC Prize offer.

[Antreas]

The source is the official erc site,it said that Chris Ingram will take points from erc and erc U28 with Skoda Fabia from motosport italia

[Hartusvuori]

The source is the official erc site,it said that Chris Ingram will take points from erc and erc U28 with Skoda Fabia from motosport italia

It doesn't say with Skoda, just naming the team. Of course Motorsport Italia have ran Skodas in previous seasons, but other options are possible too, I think, mainly i20 R5.

[RICARDO75]

Let's wait until March 6 or 7

2 or 3 Citroën DS3 R5
3 Peugeot 208 T16
3 to 4 Hyundai i20 NG R5
7 to 10 Ford Fiesta R5
15 to 19 Skoda Fabia R5
1 Skoda Fabia S2000
1 or 2 Opel Adam R2
1 or 2 Ford Fiesta R2T
9 to 10 Peugeot 208 R2
3 Citroën DS3 R3T
1 Renault Clio R3T
1 or 2 Renault Clio R3
3 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X
1 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX
2 Subaru Impreza STI

[RICARDO75]

82 drivers (ERC + National)
36 R5

[Luis Pacheco]

The organizers are waiting more entries like Kajetan and others.

http://www.acorianooriental.pt/noticia/azores-airlines-rallye-com-uma-lista-recorde-de-82-equipas-inscritas-286643

[Edemaca]

Bernardo Sousa de regresso.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

The source is the official erc site,it said that Chris Ingram will take points from erc and erc U28 with Skoda Fabia from motosport italia

Seems also from it.Motorsport.com:

"Last year's ERC Junior U27 Champion is putting together the program that will see him in action in Class U28 with an R5: for now he has reached the agreement with the team of Rome that will entrust him a couple of times his Fabia.

Chris Ingram has already started working on his 2018 sports program that will see him still in action in the FIA ​​ERC, but in a different category.
Winning the ERC Junior Under 27 Class of the past season on board the official Opel Adam R2, the Briton has secured the € 100,000 prize offered by Eurosport Events, the series's promoter, for the next year in the ERC Junior Class.

The 23-year-old from Manchester immediately started talking to several teams looking for an R5 car (those admitted to the U28) and reached an agreement with Motorsport Italia to run two events aboard the ŠKODA Fabia R5 prepared by the team of Rome.

"For a young driver like me it is very difficult to raise money to run, but thanks to Eurosport Events we managed to find the best prize for this rally category - Ingram said - Winning the ERC Junior Under 27 was absolutely fantastic, a amazing stuff. I can not wait to start again and resume my growth."

Ingram will then be at the start of the Azores Airlines Rallye (22-24 March), first round of the season, then the rest of the program will still have to be defined by the opportunities."

[PLuto]

Seems also from it.Motorsport.com:

"Last year's ERC Junior U27 Champion is putting together the program that will see him in action in Class U28 with an R5: for now he has reached the agreement with the team of Rome that will entrust him a couple of times his Fabia.

Chris Ingram has already started working on his 2018 sports program that will see him still in action in the FIA ​​ERC, but in a different category.
Winning the ERC Junior Under 27 Class of the past season on board the official Opel Adam R2, the Briton has secured the € 100,000 prize offered by Eurosport Events, the series's promoter, for the next year in the ERC Junior Class.

The 23-year-old from Manchester immediately started talking to several teams looking for an R5 car (those admitted to the U28) and reached an agreement with Motorsport Italia to run two events aboard the ŠKODA Fabia R5 prepared by the team of Rome.

"For a young driver like me it is very difficult to raise money to run, but thanks to Eurosport Events we managed to find the best prize for this rally category - Ingram said - Winning the ERC Junior Under 27 was absolutely fantastic, a amazing stuff. I can not wait to start again and resume my growth."

Ingram will then be at the start of the Azores Airlines Rallye (22-24 March), first round of the season, then the rest of the program will still have to be defined by the opportunities."

Maybe old article?

[Jarek Z]

Bernardo Sousa confirmed:
https://www.fiaerc.com/former-winner-sousa-set-for-shock-return-on-erc-azores-airlines-rallye/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Papa Ingram saying on the BRC forum that Junior has the choice of two options...

He was supposed to announce last week. His latest Insta says he will be in Azores but that's all...

[PLuto]

He was supposed to announce last week. His latest Insta says he will be in Azores but that's all...

For sure he will be in Azores. With R5 car :)

[mousti]

He was supposed to announce last week. His latest Insta says he will be in Azores but that's all...Tomorrow should be the official announcement.

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[RICARDO75]

78 drivers and 38 R5 on entry list for tomorrow or wednesday.
ERC list will have more than 60 cars and almost all will be on Qualifying Stage

[106 sport]

78 drivers and 38 R5 on entry list for tomorrow or wednesday.
ERC list will have more than 60 cars and almost all will be on Qualifying Stage

Will we have a entry list today?

[RICARDO75]

Will we have a entry list today?

http://www.azoresrallye.com/noticias/2018s-azores-airlines-rallye-counts-with-an-amazing-entry-list/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

[106 sport]

http://www.azoresrallye.com/noticias/2018s-azores-airlines-rallye-counts-with-an-amazing-entry-list/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Thanks

[RICARDO75]

Sorry for Google Translactor

http://web-rally.blogspot.pt/2018/03/erc-tudo-sobre-o-azores-airlines-rallye.html

[RS]

Decent entry for Azores.

No Cerny/Gemini on the list though, or Gryazin?

[RICARDO75]

Decent entry for Azores.

No Cerny/Gemini on the list though, or Gryazin?

Not for now

[PLuto]

Decent entry for Azores.

No Cerny/Gemini on the list though, or Gryazin?

They will not start on Azores.

[106 sport]

They will not start on Azores.

Maybe in Gran Canaria?

[PLuto]

Maybe in Gran Canaria?

Maybe in Gran Canaria :-)

[106 sport]

Maybe in Gran Canaria :-)

jeje...Thanks for the info.

[Rally Power]

http://www.azoresrallye.com/noticias/2018s-azores-airlines-rallye-counts-with-an-amazing-entry-list/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook
What a fantastic list! Azores is really an amazing event and everybody wants to run it, no matter how far it is. Besides the quantity of top cars, there’s also a huge quality among top drivers, with a large handful of them being able to fight for the win, including Moura and Magalhães. A great start for this year ERC.


Bernardo Sousa confirmed:
https://www.fiaerc.com/former-winner-sousa-set-for-shock-return-on-erc-azores-airlines-rallye/
Sousa was the nice surprise in the national field. Due to sponsor issues, in 2016 he announced the end of his career but everybody was hoping to see him back, as he’s still young and hugely talented. He’ll run the whole Azorean series.

[Andre Oliveira]

Entry list: http://www.fpak.pt/sites/default/files/paginas/regulamentacao-das-provas/azores-airlines-rallye-22-24-marco-2018/25784-entry_list_v3.pdf

[Andre Oliveira]

Part 2: http://www.fpak.pt/sites/default/files/paginas/regulamentacao-das-provas/azores-airlines-rallye-22-24-marco-2018/25785-entry_list_cpr_car_com_logo.pdf

[Luis Pacheco]

Ricardo Moura on a Skoda Fabia, according to the azorean press.

[Rally Power]

Bernardo Sousa PET (his first test in the DS3!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFl473Su_U0
video by WRCatedralFafe

[Jarek Z]

Wow! Despite the break he doesn't seem rusted :)

[PLuto]

Surprised more people haven't picked him for their pickems!

To say the truth, I dont believe in Bernardo so much...

[Andre Oliveira]

Pedro Almeida in Fiesta R5, Ricardo Moura in Fabia R5.

[Rally Power]

To say the truth, I dont believe in Bernardo so much...

It may not be easy for Sousa, as he was away for a while and this is his first rally with the DS; besides, his main target is the Azorean championship, not the ERC. On the other hand he’s more used to a flat out pace than a tactical one and may be tempted to match Moura speed, meaning he could be fighting for the top 5. Anyway, it’s great to have him back. Fingers crossed for him.

[Luis Pacheco]

Winning the Azores Rallye guarantees much more visibility than winning 10 championships in the Azores. We are facing a "war" between two tobacco companies. Either one wants to win. In the remaining events the visibility is almost nil.

No one questions the speed of Bernardo Sousa but we also know that he´s very inconsistent in terms of results.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Chris Ingram on his ERC Skoda R5 drive with Toksport:

”I have been aiming to compete in the top tier of the European Rally Championship for a long time. Thanks to the €100,000 prize fund for winning the ERC Junior U27 title last year it has made that dream a possibility. There were many many discussions and options on the table so It has been an incredibly difficult task to choose the right one.

Having met with Toksport in Germany in February I am very confident with my decision, they are a passionate and top team and their offer was too good to refuse. They want to win as much as me so it makes perfect sense! I can’t wait to drive the Fabia R5 for the first time and to start a new title fight in the Azores next week with the new team and car. The Azores is one of my favourite rallies in the world, however I’ll face a big challenge.”

[RS]

Winning the Azores Rallye guarantees much more visibility than winning 10 championships in the Azores. We are facing a "war" between two tobacco companies. Either one wants to win. In the remaining events the visibility is almost nil.

Tobacco advertising is still allowed on Azores?

[RICARDO75]

Tobacco advertising is still allowed on Azores?

Yes, but not on this rally

[RICARDO75]

Winning the Azores Rallye guarantees much more visibility than winning 10 championships in the Azores. We are facing a "war" between two tobacco companies. Either one wants to win. In the remaining events the visibility is almost nil.

No one questions the speed of Bernardo Sousa but we also know that he´s very inconsistent in terms of results.

Also it's not the best car to win on this gravel stages.

[Jarek Z]

We are facing a "war" between two tobacco companies. Either one wants to win.

I understand that one tobacco company is Alem Mar... and the other one?

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KPkava94KKU/VcbAzaAOjlI/AAAAAAAAXio/7Otduf25z3U/s1600/11223735102058266780384009175238314560-6cc3.jpg

[Luis Pacheco]

Alem Mar is a brand not a company. The company is called "Empresa Madeirense de Tabacos" and the other is "Fabrica de Tabaco Micaelense" and runs under the "Play" brand. They will compete also in Madeira Championship with a second team.

[pucky54]

...and Rego will run in Lotus Colors?

[RICARDO75]

...and Rego will run in Lotus Colors?

Not on this rally

[Luis Pacheco]

Sete Cidades stage may be canceled.

http://www.acorianooriental.pt/noticia/sete-cidades-retirada-do-azores-airlines-rallye-287031

[pucky54]

Not on this rally

Shame, was looking nice two year ago...

[RICARDO75]

LIVE STAGES ON LOCAL TV (RTP Açores)
https://www.rtp.pt/play/direto/rtpacores

MARCH 21 . City Show 20:20 (22:20 CET)

MARCH 22 . SS1 Lagoa Stage 14:30 (16:30 CET)
MARCH 22 . SS2 Vila Franca 15:30 (17:30 CET)
MARCH 22 . SS3 Grupo Marques 16:30 (18:30 CET)

MARCH 23 . SS6 Sete Cidades 11:30 (13:30 CET)
MARCH 23 . SS9 Sete Cidades 15:30 (17:30 CET)

MARCH 24 . SS12 Grupo Marques 11:50 (13:50 CET)
MARCH 24 . SS15 Tronqueira 16:10 (18:10 CET)
MARCH 24 . Final at podium 18:30 (20:30 CET)

[Luis Pacheco]

LIVE STAGES ON LOCAL TV (RTP Açores)
https://www.rtp.pt/play/direto/rtpacores

Only images of the start and the end of the stages...

[RICARDO75]

Only images of the start and the end of the stages...

No it's not. That's fake info

[Luis Pacheco]

Only now the ferry arrived at the port of Ponta Delgada. Tomorrow morning there will be no one on the Monday Test.

https://www.facebook.com/abandeiraacores/videos/1852206548136819/?hc_ref=ARSsL2pP1yJxwzs0ZT7C17N82AzlOLyamYQ_92x6P9 cKvcAUHvlsxCVn00xbJrtTsWo&fref=gs&dti=139979572737682&hc_location=group

[Jarek Z]

Bruno Magalhaes wants to win this rally, but his ERC programme is not confirmed :(
https://www.fiaerc.com/back-on-track-magalhaes-raring-for-erc-start-following-injury/

[Luis Pacheco]

Chris Ingram this morning

https://www.facebook.com/portalcontratempo/photos/a.523394231035544.1073741831.109072409134397/1901694836538803/?type=3&theater

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Hit a telegraph pole !

https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29366398_1901694846538802_2799805286666207232_o.jp g?oh=be9012e8f03e80f49c0db382dffd7172&oe=5B4E374D

[Luis Pacheco]

A phone pole. :)

https://scontent.fpdl1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29386665_10214399222226688_5255825803270448593_n.j pg?oh=88a5f4d1f926a897378e5fbb81c57fb9&oe=5B331B72

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Lukyanuk testing

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYqabPzW0AA_92I.jpg:large

I assume this is Ingram's car in service after the hit... doesnt look too bad !

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYqiI-eW0AA0kdb.jpg

[PLuto]

Only now the ferry arrived at the port of Ponta Delgada. Tomorrow morning there will be no one on the Monday Test.

https://www.facebook.com/abandeiraacores/videos/1852206548136819/?hc_ref=ARSsL2pP1yJxwzs0ZT7C17N82AzlOLyamYQ_92x6P9 cKvcAUHvlsxCVn00xbJrtTsWo&fref=gs&dti=139979572737682&hc_location=group

Ferry was not the problem, all cars arrived in time and were ready for the tests. Bigger problem were lot of delayed or cancelled flights over Europe, so some crews or team members had problems to arrive to Sao Miguel in time.

[106 sport]

It s weird...There isn't any video about monday test.

[Francis44]

It s weird...There isn't any video about monday test.

Like PLuto said, many teams might not have been able to arrive on time to the Island, so cars stood quiet in their trailers unfortunately.

[Rally Power]

Lots of Monday test pictures (and even some videos) of most of the crews in their fb or twitter pages. Also on these rally/photo pages:
https://www.facebook.com/ABett.Rallys/
https://www.facebook.com/JP.PHOTOS201/
https://pt-pt.facebook.com/Rallyface/

Btw, what’s weird, but in a fine way, is to have the chance of seeing 7 stages in the TV/Net for free. How many other ERC events will offer that?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I always look forward to Rally Azores as RTP does a great job of covering the event.

BTW, anyone outside Portugal can watch by installing the Hola add-on to their Chrome browser... :)

[Luis Pacheco]

It s weird...There isn't any video about monday test.

This time the teams had seven different places available for testing. Monday is a day of work.

[Luis Pacheco]

Btw, what’s weird, but in a fine way, is to have the chance of seeing 7 stages in the TV/Net for free. How many other ERC events will offer that?

I still believe the lives are going to cover only the start and the end of the stages but I hope I'm wrong.

[Mirek]

How does it look with Sete Cidades? Will it be run?

[Luis Pacheco]

I think so. Authorities have been on the ground repairing degraded areas. For now the weather has been steady.

[dimviii]

https://youtu.be/Ir_Ql4A6-Rk

[RICARDO75]

How does it look with Sete Cidades? Will it be run?

Yes, there were a few places with large holes and some landslides, but now has been repaired and tomorrow should be strengthened again with the cylinder.
All stages are in good condition. It rained so much, that the gravel surface is hard and with good traction.

Not starting:
#26 Giacomo Costenaro / Justin Bardini (to be confirmed)
#50 Simon Vallentin / Jeannette Kvick

[PLuto]

It was for first time (from my seven visits) when there was sun almost whole test. Usually it was full of rain and fog. Also first day of recce was beautiful, sun was shining, Sete Cidades was visible almost all the day. Very strange weather for Azores...

[electroliquid]

It was for first time (from my seven visits) when there was sun almost whole test. Usually it was full of rain and fog. Also first day of recce was beautiful, sun was shining, Sete Cidades was visible almost all the day. Very strange weather for Azores...

Global warming?...for real Azores is one of most beautiful places where such high level rally event is held, so hope good weather stays and there be nice pics and videos from rally :)

[Luis Pacheco]

Very strange weather for Azores...

Summer lasted until February.

[tc10a]

I always look forward to Rally Azores as RTP does a great job of covering the event.

BTW, anyone outside Portugal can watch by installing the Hola add-on to their Chrome browser... :)

Do you even need a VPN? RTP Acores https://www.rtp.pt/play/direto/rtpacores is working without the last days.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Do you even need a VPN? RTP Acores https://www.rtp.pt/play/direto/rtpacores is working without the last days.

But the Rally coverage may be geo-blocked due to tv rights...

[tc10a]

But the Rally coverage may be geo-blocked due to tv rights...

We will see. Last year it worked without any problem.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Live stream just appeared on You Tube.

[Luis Pacheco]

I forgot to say: in recent weeks Sao Miguel has registered a number of earthquakes above normal. :)

About an hour ago a 3.0 ritcher was registered in the municipality of Povoação

[Fast Eddie WRC]

'City Stage' live:
https://youtu.be/FqLmROVH2Uo

[tc10a]

Better quality at https://www.rtp.pt/play/direto/rtpacores

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Good to see Chris Ingram in action tonight... in 4WD at last ! :)

He was really throwing the Fabia around and enjoying it's power so much and also still learning its handling. ;)

[RS]

More info on live tv: https://www.fiaerc.com/live-tv-coverage-for-erc-azores-airlines-rallye/

[RS]

City stage for those who missed it: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8D4HecSf06U

Seems like Loubet had problems with engine (and again on FP1 this morning)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

FIAERC.COM
Local hero Ricardo Moura has made a late car switch for the Azores Airlines Rallye, his home round of the FIA European Rally Championship.

The São Miguel resident had been due to line up in a Ford Fiesta R5, but after winning the Portuguese championship opener, fellow driver Pedro Almeida offered to buy the car, which prompted Moura to go in search of a replacement, a ŠKODA Fabia R5.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ingram 4th fastest in FP. :)

[PLuto]

Ingram 4th fastest in FP. :)

13th in FP1 and currently 3rd in FP2 (out of 15 cars)

[PLuto]

Free practice stopped because of crash of Paulo Nobre.

[br21]

And FP currently stopped because of crash of car #14 - Nobre Paulo / Morales Gabriel

[Fast Eddie WRC]

13th in FP1 and currently 3rd in FP2 (out of 15 cars)

https://www.ewrc-results.com/shake/43332-azores-airlines-rallye-2018/

[PLuto]

FP continues, but for a short time as qualify will start soon.

[PLuto]

https://www.ewrc-results.com/shake/43332-azores-airlines-rallye-2018/

https://www.fiaerc.com/live-timing/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

What are the QS rules... still have to pay to take part ?

[PLuto]

What are the QS rules... still have to pay to take part ?

Yes

[Adler]

a bit surprised of Rhys Yates speed...nice, didn´t even know his Name before...

[PLuto]

a bit surprised of Rhys Yates speed...nice, didn´t even know his Name before...

Me too.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Looks like Moura has found his new car to his liking. ;)

Yates has surprised me too, showing good speed on his first drive here. Good to have two Brits in the Top 10 times... :)

[RS]

British Championship guys going well if you count Ahlin too.. I guess they have more experience on gravel with an R5 car than a lot of their competitors.

Griebel very slow, but he says all ok so maybe he didn't try.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ingram 4th fastest in FP. :)

But Ingram turned out to be 4th in U28 on the QS. ;)

[dimviii]

https://scontent.fbru3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/28953773_1595675677217754_57319178369880425_o.jpg? _nc_cat=0&oh=53ac52cde8747b01d5fa4789896ff227&oe=5B4B1110

[Rally Power]

Good to have two Brits in the Top 10 times... :)

And great to have 3 Portuguese’s! Strong local entries are really a plus in the ERC events.

QS has showed how competitive this rally might be: a leading group fighting for the top 5, another, not very far, for the top 10 and a handful of brave young drivers challenging Kristensson in the U27. It’ll be great to follow all this through RTP broadcast!

[Adler]

Can somebody predict how big the sweeping effect will be this weekend? ...anyway i think the qualifying mode is clearly outdated with +30 r5 cars these days. Kreim as 15th have to sweep the roads for 2 days, Botka placed 16th has perfect start position. ...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Live tracking: http://azoresrallye.cybermap.eu/map/

[RS]

Live now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tlb849QAuAQ

[RS]

Ingram onboard qualy: https://youtu.be/k6yWoURd1Sg

[PLuto]

Can somebody predict how big the sweeping effect will be this weekend? ...anyway i think the qualifying mode is clearly outdated with +30 r5 cars these days. Kreim as 15th have to sweep the roads for 2 days, Botka placed 16th has perfect start position. ...

Sweep only today, for Friday there is new starting order.

[106 sport]

What happened with Costenaro?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Live stage working well on RTP: https://www.rtp.pt/play/direto/rtpacores

[tc10a]

Sweep only today, for Friday there is new starting order.

I wondered about it, as they seem to have not read their own regulations at fiaerc.com:
"Skoda Auto Deutschland driver Fabian Kreim will lead the field away for the first two days of the FIA European Rally Championship’s opening round at Azores Airlines Rallye, picking first position on the road..."

https://www.fiaerc.com/kreim-leads-the-running-order-at-erc-azores-airlines-rallye/

[PLuto]

What happened with Costenaro?

Didnt start.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Agh, Ingram stalled on the start line, didnt use the launch...

[106 sport]

Didnt start.

Why?

He was on monday test.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Yates goes 3rd fastest, pretty impressive.

[PLuto]

Why?

He was on monday test.

Car issues.

[106 sport]

Car issues.

OK. Thanks for the info.

[garais22]

Video from Raul Hernández big crash in Qualification
http://www.go4speed.lv/lv/mustsee/erc/1747-video-spanu-ekipaza-azoru-salu-rallija-kvalifikacijas-posma-piedzivo-iespaidigu-avariju/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Yates being on Michelin tyres may be significant, most are on Pirelli.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Neubauer had a bad crash but crew ok.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

That part of SS2 skirting the lake is different !

[RS]

Good time by Ingram.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DY6Hf14X4AAeYwo.jpg

[RS]

I think Luky just went off briefly lol.

[RS]

... and still quickest.

[Adler]

Neubauer had a bad crash but crew ok.

That's really really disappointing. ...arrrr

[dimviii]

https://scontent.fbru3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29496486_2114432145451193_7144596660021100544_n.jp g?oh=0adec69ab74cf74b5bb68c3e353e61dc&oe=5B27F955
https://scontent.fbru3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29542270_2114432122117862_8658295112549269504_n.jp g?oh=add4a7a6a6d70636753bb2717adad08a&oe=5B4ABB0F

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Good time by Ingram.

I didnt say anything as I thought it was a timing mistake at first !

Great drive on his first proper stage in 4WD.

[RS]

All nice and close going into day 2, looks like U28 could be pretty competitive this year.

[dimviii]

Lukys mistake
https://youtu.be/U-3IMOsCXIw

[KKS]

And Sesks leading a rally in RC4 at his first non-Baltic rally! Veeeeeeryy fast kid!

[106 sport]

https://scontent.fbru3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29496486_2114432145451193_7144596660021100544_n.jp g?oh=0adec69ab74cf74b5bb68c3e353e61dc&oe=5B27F955
https://scontent.fbru3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29542270_2114432122117862_8658295112549269504_n.jp g?oh=add4a7a6a6d70636753bb2717adad08a&oe=5B4ABB0F

It's A pity.

This accident complicate his participation in Gran Canaria.

[Jarek Z]

Lukys mistake
https://youtu.be/U-3IMOsCXIw

That's typical Luky, isn't it? But he is still the fastest driver here, so he shoud win this rally. Maybe only Moura can stop him?

[RS]

Pellier retired after SS2.. Sainteloc reliability strikes again.

[Jarek Z]

I wondered about it, as they seem to have not read their own regulations at fiaerc.com:
"Skoda Auto Deutschland driver Fabian Kreim will lead the field away for the first two days of the FIA European Rally Championship’s opening round at Azores Airlines Rallye, picking first position on the road..."

https://www.fiaerc.com/kreim-leads-the-running-order-at-erc-azores-airlines-rallye/

It seems it is Lukasz Habaj who is going to start first today:
https://www.fiaerc.com/habaj-starts-first-in-second-day-of-erc-azores/

[Jarek Z]

Loubet and his Hyundai already out after technical problems:
https://www.fiaerc.com/three-erc-drivers-retire-during-opening-pair-of-azores-stages/

[PLuto]

What is curious, if I count also qualify, we had four stages till now. And we have four different winners of stages :-)

[Rally Power]

That's typical Luky, isn't it? But he is still the fastest driver here, so he shoud win this rally. Maybe only Moura can stop him?

Luky may be the fastest but we all know he’s not the most reliable driver; Moura (and hopefully Magalhães) mainly needs to be close (not easy) to put some pressure on him. With Koci, Ingram, Sousa and Ahlin also on the fight, this second day looks promising (including at U27).

[Jarek Z]

It's A pity.

This accident complicate his participation in Gran Canaria.

Neubauer seems positive about his presence on Canary Islands:
https://www.fiaerc.com/neubauer-withdraws-from-erc-azores-with-major-car-damage/

[Jarek Z]

Ptaszek disqualified because of some procedural mistake after flexi service.
Link in Polish only:
http://rajdy.autoklub.pl/news/ptaszek-i-szczepaniak-zdyskwalifikowani,83534

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Good time by Yates on SS4... 3rd fastest so far.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ingram wow... SS5 7s faster than B.Magalhaes !!

[RS]

Ingram wow... SS5 7s faster than B.Magalhaes !!

.. and overtakes him in the standings.

[br21]

Ptaszek disqualified because of some procedural mistake after flexi service.
Link in Polish only:
http://rajdy.autoklub.pl/news/ptaszek-i-szczepaniak-zdyskwalifikowani,83534

They simply missed Flexi Service OUT time control, I would say quite big mistake:) and went directly to Parc Ferme IN

[RS]

SS6 live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEOQWQ0rAxE

[tc10a]

SS6 live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEOQWQ0rAxE

Much better on https://www.rtp.pt/play/direto/rtpacores

full frame, not that distorted like on the youtube stream

[Essaj]

Oh dear... @KristenssonTom has rolled after SS4 - crew OK ��

Kristensson rolled on liason? :o

Edit: Apparently rolled right after finish line

[dimviii]

Oh dear... @KristenssonTom has rolled after SS4 - crew OK ��

Kristensson rolled on liason? :o

Edit: Apparently rolled right after finish line

just after the finish line

[Jarek Z]

Heavy fog on stage 6 reported.

Lukasz Habaj - "I did one mistake in the fog, the visibility was zero and I simply didn't see where to turn."

[RS]

Watching the live stuff, very foggy yes. Magalhaes shows his experience judging by the time.

[N.O.T]

Ingram reported problems with misfire and says he lost 20 seconds... the time does not reflect that.

[Jarek Z]

Engine problems for Chris Ingram? :(

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ingram guessed he lost 20s with the problem. Finished 19.4s down on Luky.

[electroliquid]

Griebel Marijan - Kopczyk Stefan
It is an absolute disaster, we have no grip, no feeling. We need to change the car. My mind is also not ready to push.

[RS]

Griebel Marijan - Kopczyk Stefan
It is an absolute disaster, we have no grip, no feeling. We need to change the car. My mind is also not ready to push.

I think he means the setup.

[electroliquid]

I think he means the setup.

I also think that, but who knows..he has good program for this year, but has to fight not only against rivals, but also his car.

[RS]

I also think that, but who knows..he has good program for this year, but has to fight not only against rivals, but also his car.

Yep, he was very good last year but we can now see the difference between a 208 and a Fabia..

[Jarek Z]

Yep, he was very good last year but we can now see the difference between a 208 and a Fabia..

Yes, indeed. Griebel was second overall last year. Now he is down in the 17th position so far...

[dimviii]

https://www.facebook.com/pg/ABett.Rallys/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1976554359274388

[Rally Power]

Ingram guessed he lost 20s with the problem. Finished 19.4s down on Luky.

Hard to believe Ingram would match Luky time, still he has been, alongside Sesks, the revelation of this rally. Magalhães complained about the loose gravel; second loop will be easier for him and the others opening the road.

Huge figth at U27; Gago only 3.6s behind Sesks.



Yes, indeed. Griebel was second overall last year. Now he is down in the 17th position so far...
Sousa is P7 and Fontes P11 with PSA cars and Griebel wasn’t that bad yesterday; maybe just a bad morning for him.

[KKS]

ERC still didn't have split times?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

ERC still didn't have split times?

I remember I had them for the Azores Rally last year but I cant find them this year...

EDIT: No it was the Rally Canary Islands.

[Jarek Z]

Great time from Magalhaes on stage 7, almost won it!

[RS]

Griebel lost 3s/km on this one.. he must have a problem with the car.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Road exit for Jaroslaw Koltun in the SS6 del #AzoresRally.
Curiously it has gone where it did at the beginning of the stretch the car 0. #ERC almost at the end of the stretch, at km 19. Photo: Hernani Carvalho
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DY-le2DX0AAFQ2-.jpg:large

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Lanzarote Raúl Hernández leaves the Azores Rally after suffering a "spectacular" accident http://dlvr.it/QM6GYC
https://youtu.be/BHw8nP8Eeyc

[RS]

Big shout out for Koci, mixing it with the locals when I don't think he has been here before?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Big shout out for Koci, mixing it with the locals when I don't think he has been here before?

And he is finding it tricky ! ;)

23. 03. 2018 14:17 6 flash info (12 - Koči Martin / Schovánek Filip): Very tricky, very muddy. You have to trust the pacenotes.
23. 03. 2018 13:29 4 flash info (12 - Koči Martin / Schovánek Filip): Quite tricky, we keep going and enjoy the driving. I like it.
23. 03. 2018 12:49 4 flash info (12 - Koči Martin / Schovánek Filip): It was very tricky, especially in the narrow I wasn't very confident.
22. 03. 2018 18:20 2 flash info (12 - Koči Martin / Schovánek Filip): Not so bad, very very tricky. I had some moments, very tricky.

[RS]

Magalhaes on better form this afternoon.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Photo of Yates yesterday that they mentioned earlier:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4779/40960362011_6276757a72_b.jpg

[KKS]

They have splits on TV, but can't provide it to the web... is that perfect eurosport events organizers?

[Iraquiano]

Lukyanuk got cows on middle of the stage, helicopter was following him live.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Great run by Ingram again on Sete Cidades 2. :)

[dimviii]

FIA ERC
Puncture for @MSesks in SS8... ther'es a bit of confusion in the stage as several cars were told to slow down and stop, therefore their times are not representative. #JuniorU27

[KKS]

Sesks had a puncture? on SS8 but later was stopped by marshal due to car crash

edit: confirmed

[Iraquiano]

SS9 also stopped...T.Kasperczyk crashed, stage not cancelled yet, but seems suspended for now...

edit:Cars have now passed him, and are going slowly. Should be canceled for the rest.

[Jarek Z]

They have splits on TV, but can't provide it to the web... is that perfect eurosport events organizers?

Can't you live without split times? I personally never cared about them and just enjoy the rally.

[Jarek Z]

Great times from Gago and Wagner in Peugeots 208 R2 on SS8 - faster than Tamara Molinaro in Ford Fiesta R5 :)

[KKS]

Can't you live without split times? I personally never cared about them and just enjoy the rally.
Nope :P me and splits it's same unit :)

[Iraquiano]

Sesks just started SS9 after couple minutes of waiting...

[Jarek Z]

Magalhaes on better form this afternoon.

Yes, second on SS7, first on SS8 and 9. Well done!

[dimviii]

SS9 also stopped...T.Kasperczyk crashed, stage not cancelled yet, but seems suspended for now...

edit:Cars have now passed him, and are going slowly. Should be canceled for the rest.

https://www.ewrc-results.com/quickp/43332_28828265_748301788712545_5544242678306877762 _o.jpg

[Rally Power]

https://www.ewrc-results.com/quickp/43332_28828265_748301788712545_5544242678306877762 _o.jpg

Stage has been resumed. The blocked crews behind Kasperczyk helped to put the car on its wheels; notional times will be given to them.

[Jarek Z]

https://www.ewrc-results.com/quickp/43332_28828265_748301788712545_5544242678306877762 _o.jpg

So Azores are over for him. Time for Canary Islands :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FXfClBq5MQ

[Rally Power]

So Azores are over for him. Time for Canary Islands :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FXfClBq5MQ

Kasperczyk actually ended the stage and apparently the car was working ok. Maybe there’s still time to inflict more pain on that car in the current event…btw, it’s fair to say that his main concern was having blocked the road; he kept saying he was sorry for the other crews!

Tomorrow stages are the hardest of the rally. Luky has a good advantage over Moura and Magalhães, but in such tricky stages anything can happen. Even Ingram or Koci can suddenly be ahead. Gago is leading U27; fingers crossed for him!

[dimviii]

Photo of Yates yesterday that they mentioned earlier:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4779/40960362011_6276757a72_b.jpg

and video of the jump
https://youtu.be/XDuo-wA8iYY

[Luis Pacheco]

They have splits on TV, but can't provide it to the web... is that perfect eurosport events organizers?

http://s2.amaweb.pt/azoresrallye/

[PLuto]

Great times from Gago and Wagner in Peugeots 208 R2 on SS8 - faster than Tamara Molinaro in Ford Fiesta R5 :)

Tamara was also slowed down by marshall after crash no 32.

[Essaj]

Tamara was also slowed down by marshall after crash no 32.

Doesn't change the fact that Tamara has been super slow. Just like Munnings.
This time I totally agree with you. Tamara, Catie and Emma are all in totally wrong class driving.
They all should drive in national field and try to pick atleast some speed.

[sindroms]

SS8 times were adjusted so Mārtiņš Sesks back to lead - https://www.fiaerc.com/sesks-reinstated-to-azores-erc-junior-u27-lead/

[RS]

Eurosport's highlights programmes can be a bit hit and miss but both Azores shows have been pretty good I have to say.

[Coach 2]

Rally start now.
106k with 2 mabye 3 of the hardest stages you get in erc.

[dimviii]

Griebel retired,didnt start leg 2

[RS]

Griebel retired,didnt start leg 2

Any reason given?

[KKS]

SS8 times were adjusted so Mārtiņš Sesks back to lead - https://www.fiaerc.com/sesks-reinstated-to-azores-erc-junior-u27-lead/
He is quite lucky to get good notional time due to his puncture early in stage

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Splits now working on http://www.azoresrallye.com/the-results/ :)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Sousa
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DZDICYrX0AA2oKq.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Any reason given?

Saving the budget.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Lukyanuk & Moura in a different class on the first stage.

Ingram best of the rest.

[KKS]

Stage interrupted due to car No. 15 blocking the route. Affected crews will be given a notional time.

again

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Eventful stage !

flash info (18 - Yates Rhys / Edmondson Elliott): We are now first on the road, Frank was crashed, then we caught the guy with Hyundai.
Stage continues.
Stage interrupted due to car No. 15 blocking the route. Affected crews will be given a notional time.

retired (15 - Larsen Frank Tore / Eriksen Torstein): accident in SS 11
Video: https://twitter.com/EduardoMRSilva1/status/977516314695798785

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DZDWv7cW4AAeHzK.jpg:large

[RS]

Saving the budget.

Sensible, hopefully he will be able to go to another event instead. Shame he will miss Canarias which would probably be the strongest event for the 208.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ingram puncture half way thru SS11. :(

[Rally Power]

Stage interrupted due to car No. 15 blocking the route. Affected crews will be given a notional time.

again

It’s a miracle not happening often, as Açores stages are tricky and narrow. Hope today the organizers will give sensible notional times. The guys blocked yesterday by Kasperczyk in the second pass on Sete Cidades got their first pass time, the one that was covered with fog at the top. Without any fault, they loose 30 to 40s to direct competitors…

At the front it seems positions are now getting stable, but the second loop can still bring surprises. Besides Larsen, Sousa is also out and Vieira is in slow mo due to a damaged rear suspension. The good news is to see Gago back to U27 lead!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Shame the puncture for Ingram. This added to his engine problem yesterday will probably cost him a podium.

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

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Very slow with the times from the SSS ... Koci beat Ingram by 0.7s.

[RS]

I guess top three will just try to hold position going into the final 3 stages. Could be a battle for 4th.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Chris Ingram's Toksport team-mate, Turkish Orhan Avcioğlu, with an accident on SS11...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DZDrCOkW4AAae3m.jpg

[JUF]

Molinaro faster than Lukyanuk on SS12... ;)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

SS13 to start 15.33 local time; 16.33 UK; 17.33 CET.

[Jarek Z]

Sensible, hopefully he will be able to go to another event instead. Shame he will miss Canarias which would probably be the strongest event for the 208.

According to Griebel himself they are on a tight budget:
https://www.fiaerc.com/griebel-withdraws-from-erc-azores-airlines-rallye/

[Jarek Z]

And if you look at Griebel's car it you can see that Playboy supports him only in Germany. Playgirls are missing :(

Azores:
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/814/40959889671_b9d739d491_b.jpg

Germany:
https://www.lemagsportauto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ERC-Marijan-Griebel-signe-avec-Peugeot-Allemagne-.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Koci takes the U28 lead by 5s... can Ingram respond ?

[RS]

That time came out of nowhere for Kreim on SS13!

[RS]

According to Griebel himself they are on a tight budget:
https://www.fiaerc.com/griebel-withdraws-from-erc-azores-airlines-rallye/

This is why I asked Pluto on the other thread about the monetary value of his U28 prize.. Ingram's 100,000 euros should buy him two events and I would have thought Griebel's prize was worth more than that..

[RS]

Molinaro faster than Lukyanuk on SS12... ;)

Well, actually it was quite a good time.. not a proper stage and all but I think she can actually cope with the car, just doesn't 'have the balls' for the proper stages (no pun intended)

[KKS]

Splits look better for Ingram on SS14 compare to Koci

[RS]

Splits look better for Ingram on SS14 compare to Koci

Indeed, he moves back ahead. Down to the final stage..

[KKS]

Moura lost here 11sec to Magalhaes and only 14sec now desperate in overall
two battles come to final stage!

[KKS]

Sesks +7.0 on split1, battle is over here :( I hope that Martins could win his first ERC rally.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Great response from Chris Ingram taking 10s back.

[Jarek Z]

Moura lost here 11sec to Magalhaes and only 14sec now desperate in overall
two battles come to final stage!

Magalhaes doesn't seem likely to fight:
"The tyres are completely wrong, we just want to reach the finish, nothing more."

[Salist]

Botka - Accident on SS14

[KKS]

Magalhaes doesn't seem likely to fight:
"The tyres are completely wrong, we just want to reach the finish, nothing more."
Not bad time and stage win for "wrong tyres" ;)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

No first splits for Koci & Ingram ??!

[KKS]

yep, those two blank lines make me worry too

[KKS]

Ingram 2nd split pop-up

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Worried... hope its a timing glitch.

[KKS]

Koci OUT! O_o

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Yessss Ingram thru !!

Koci stopped.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

That was a scary but thrilling finale... what a drive by Ingram here on his 4WD debut. :D

[Jarek Z]

Koci stopped.

Stopped or crashed?

[KKS]

Stopped or crashed?
ripped wheel off