Wales Rally GB

[tomhlord]

Nice to see both Evans and Suninen doing well this morning, enjoying Nicky Grist's thoughts too.

Mikkelsen, Paddon and Lappi need to step it up.

[EstWRC]

Hyundais really struggling on SS3

[RS]

Rovanpera on a different planet on SS3.

[Rallyper]

Timing on Rovanpera is just unbelievable...!!!

[EstWRC]

and how beautiful his driving was...no sideways at all, very calm, nice and tidy!

[AnttiL]

and how beautiful his driving was...no sideways at all, very calm, nice and tidy!

Rovanperä always looks slow on TV and on the stages...but he is fast, very fast

[Allez Andruet]

I'd like to repeat myself regarding Kalle and WRC... :p But seriously, ofcourse he needs to be in WRC2 next year. 2020 is then the time for the main class. But nevertheless, what a time on SS3. Wow.

Tänak is once again untouchable, but that's nothing new. Hats off to Evans, after poor 2018 he's finally showing that last year maybe wasn't fluke after all.

[Esko]

Kalle's performace is that fantastic that I had to finally end my "just reading mode for this form" and start writing.

What a start for Rovanperä, again! Over 30 sec difference to second WRC2 car (Greensmith) on one stage.

[Rallyper]

Now Rally History from 2001 on WRC+ AllLive. Just have a look!!

[Franky]

Now Rally History from 2001 on WRC+ AllLive. Just have a look!!

The interviews are just pure gold at times

[wia5958]

What happened to camilli on stage3?

[dimviii]

https://scontent.fbru3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/43161250_10156398703915733_4827740044695437312_n.j pg?_nc_cat=106&oh=9c89d31a0f215fb10a2d02f57ffb0d0c&oe=5C51C747
https://scontent.fbru3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/43124690_1046422615543119_6894339343863775232_n.jp g?_nc_cat=105&oh=a60add602cc12b5893cbdc9907969f3a&oe=5C4C2E35

[T16]

Anyone got a good splits link please?

[drive]

Totally agree re Rovanpera, I was watching his driving for a few times in latvia - the same feeling, and with every rally he was getting better and better

[dimviii]

Marshalls reaction to Kalles time

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181005/04fb72ea02c38c554b667c84e4d8a2f5.jpg

[EstWRC]

Anyone got a good splits link please?

http://webappsdata.wrc.com/web/classification/classification.html?%7B%22event%22:%7B%22eventid%2 2:%22ad276338-3c76-418f-9f54-b9531f5a784f%22%7D%7D

[rp]

What happened to camilli on stage3?

A puncture. Stopped to change the tyre...

[EstWRC]

Ogier having a nightmare on this stage! two spins already

[dimviii]

FRI 09:56 - SS4: OGIER
Ogier overshoots a junction - the exact same one Neuville overshot! Definitely a very slippery corner.

[AL14]

He has made more errors in this stage than in all 2016 together.

EDIT: it's actually a mechanical problem

[EstWRC]

Ogier not having a 1 and 2nd gear

[BigWorm]

Is not going to be nice for him on the next two stages?

[AL14]

Ogier not having a 1 and 2nd gear

Our grandmas don't see any problem on that :D

[EstWRC]

Tänak has a great opening split, after that everyone is holding the gap with him or even taking a bit back

[Rallyper]

The rain makes the stages more slippery after each car.

[AnttiL]

Citroens seem out of pace, or then it's the road conditions getting worse after this many cars

[Tauri_J]

Citroens seem out of pace, or then it's the road conditions getting worse after this many cars

Breen is doing well

[Rallyper]

I think Ogier crushed his gearbox by himself making big error revving and trying to get going on 1st gear at the first spin.

[GravelBen]

I think Ogier crushed his gearbox by himself making big error revving and trying to get going on 1st gear at the first spin.

I wondered about that too from the sound it made.

[Esko]

Latvala and Lappi found their pace, only 2,3 and 2,6 secs slower than Ott on SS4.
Probably Skoda has asked Rovanperä to slow down - only 3,3 secs faster than Tidemand on SS4.

[RS]

Latvala and Lappi found their pace, only 2,3 and 2,6 secs slower than Ott on SS4.
Probably Skoda has asked Rovanperä to slow down - only 3,3 secs faster than Tidemand on SS4.

Booo :(

What for? They have won both WRC2 titles already.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Decent morning for the M-Sports this morning... well until Ogier's transmission problem.

Off now to the SP for a tour of the M-Sport Service Area so I hope they all make it back there OK. I should get to see them change Ogier's gearbox from up close...

[N.O.T]

Probably Skoda has asked Rovanperä to slow down

lol... keep dreaming.

[AnttiL]

I think Pontus just upped his game. The gap to everyone else seems similar than before.

[EstWRC]

i dont get the purpose of this two short stages

[AnttiL]

i dont get the purpose of this two short stages

It's a super special. And I think this is a very good super special. No donuts.

[EstWRC]

yeah but there are no spectators??? usually they are for people in the town who dont go in the forest.

nonsense

[AnttiL]

yeah but there are no spectators??? usually they are for people in the town who dont go in the forest.

nonsense

Remember that we only have onboard camera footage and fog. I think a lot of spectators are at the last jump-corner and up in the banks. The Blaenau Ffestiniog town is just nearby.

[flykas]

Why the first three driver drove twice?

[jonkka]

Why the first three driver drove twice?

Because it's two runs - and WRC.com no longer shows stage number, just name so it's confusing.

[Oliverk]

Remember that we only have onboard camera footage and fog. I think a lot of spectators are at the last jump-corner and up in the banks. The Blaenau Ffestiniog town is just nearby.

Looks like more marshals than regular people. Typical uk rally.

[EstWRC]

what a time by Latvala on this short stage, but we know that he loves fog

[AnttiL]

Looks like more marshals than regular people. Typical uk rally.

After the hairpin left junction halfway through the stage, look up left on the banks. It's just filled with people until the finish.

[WRC1]

Looks like more marshals than regular people. Typical uk rally.

are you blind or what is your Problem with this stage??? from second hairpin to the finnish the hill on the left is packed with people!

[dimviii]

@KiwiWRCfan

If the rally finished now Ott Tanak would be leading the #WRC title chase by 2 points over Thierry Neuville

[jparker]

@KiwiWRCfan

If the rally finished now Ott Tanak would be leading the #WRC title chase by 2 points over Thierry Neuville

Power Stage points?

[AL14]

@KiwiWRCfan

If the rally finished now Ott Tanak would be leading the #WRC title chase by 2 points over Thierry Neuville

I'm too scaramantic for this. Don't write such things lol

[GravelBen]

@KiwiWRCfan

If the rally finished now Ott Tanak would be leading the #WRC title chase by 2 points over Thierry Neuville

And we'd all feel ripped off only getting quarter of a rally! :p

[Martin Liddle]

If the rally finished now Ott Tanak would be leading the #WRC title chase by 2 points over Thierry Neuville
No he wouldn't; as the event hasn't yet done 25% of the stage mileage nobody would get any points.

[Sulland]

Tomorrow could be a tough day, 150 km SS in these conditions, without a Mechanic able to touch the car.
Could be a decider for the championship if a crew is unlucky, for instance with punctures, or gearbox.

Why not have a quick service in the field?

[Tauri_J]

Tomorrow could be a tough day, 150 km SS in these conditions, without a Mechanic able to touch the car.
Could be a decider for the championship if a crew is unlucky, for instance with punctures, or gearbox.

Why not have a quick service in the field?

to save money

[AnttiL]

The Saturday just having a remote tyre-fitting and no service shows the return to the SP in the middle of Friday isnt really necessary.

So, do you still agree? Would you like to see the M-Sport star Ogier complete the day with no 1-2 gears and possibly retire? ;)

[AnttiL]

to save money

Against the regulations, which have been made to cut costs.

I guess FIA could come up with a rule to allow remote servicing with limited amount of mechanics and limited amount of parts they are allowed to take with them, otherwise it would become an arms race and soon the teams would be building remote service parks to compete with each other and the costs going up the skies...

[T16]

Decent morning for the M-Sports this morning... well until Ogier's transmission problem.

Off now to the SP for a tour of the M-Sport Service Area so I hope they all make it back there OK. I should get to see them change Ogier's gearbox from up close...

Just watching the live stream. Is this you?:16571657

[TypeR]

Not having service on saturday ain't gonna save any money. It can only ruin somebodys rally and result. And if one tries to limp thru the stages with a damaged car(gearbox, diffs or whatever), the final cost may be higher, coz maybe it will be impossible to repair the part.

[AnttiL]

Not having service on saturday ain't gonna save any money.

How cheap would you put up a second service park?

[eib1]

Citroën/Mikkelsen/Neuville/Lappi: 5 MICHELIN LTX Force S6
Ogier/Evans: 5M6
Suninen/Latvala: 4S6 +1M6
Tanak: 3S6 +2M6

[eib1]

could someone give Lappi Citroen cap? :D

https://twitter.com/i/status/1048203280562708481

[EstWRC]

Evans stopped on road section with some problem

[T16]

Evans stopped on road section with some problem
Shit

[KKS]

Mikkelsen again so slow

[tomhlord]

That's harsh for Evans, now the fight for the rally win could all be over, with JML easing off to protect Tanak.

[Allez Andruet]

Such a shame what happened to Evans.

[EstWRC]

man Lappi at the end of every stage is with the expression that: "I cant wait to get out of Toyota already"

[mufcAleksi]

Evans is moving now but will be at least 20 minutes late to the stage

[KKS]

Evans is moving now but will be at least 20 minutes late to the stage
hope he can in 30min... 18 late already and huge chank of a road to go

[KKS]

man Lappi at the end of every stage is with the expression that: "I cant wait to get out of Toyota already"
Shitroen waits him. Good carrer end for Lappi. 3.5years in a sport - good choice

[KKS]

Evans stops again and it's impossible to go to stage start at 30min lateness. Rally2 for him

[eib1]

Shitroen waits him. Good carrer end for Lappi. 3.5years in a sport - good choice

year ago same saying when Tänak signed with Toyota.
Citroen isn`t a bad car, just needs fine tuning (or better drivers)
Give them a chance!

[dimviii]

Τoyota 1-2 and if we dont have any surprises will gain alot of difference at manufacture championship.

[EstWRC]

damn Ogier slower

[dimviii]

''championship standings'' after ss 7

Neuville 189
Tanak 189
Ogier 160

[KKS]

year ago same saying when Tänak signed with Toyota.
Citroen isn`t a bad car, just needs fine tuning (or better drivers)
Give them a chance!
will see but for the moment in looks like 2020 it's a last season for Citroen

[N.O.T]

with a whole day without service tomorrow many things can change... lets put the calculators aside for now.

Its rally GB just ask Sainz what can happen there....

[EstWRC]

Neuville going actually very good on this stage now

[Lead]

Mikkelsen's pace is dreadful.

[dimviii]

Camilli had a 2nd puncture and retired after ss 6

Ingram went of road ss 4 at and couldnt get back,car undamaged will be rally 2 tomorow

[EstWRC]

Thierry will be up to 3rd with this stage

[jonkka]

Thierry will be up to 3rd with this stage

Based on one split?

[EstWRC]

Ott got lucky there, had a puncture at the end of the stage


to jonkka: sorry i forgot SUninen but Latvala is very slow!!!

[KKS]

JML broken suspention? Very big hits from suspention

[EstWRC]

what a battle for second. from 2nd to 5th the guys are separated onyl by 5.2 seconds!

[CoyoteVillagra]

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

[N.O.T]

Neuville attacked on this stage but Tanak is on another level.

Neuville up to second now after this stage... suninen losing a lot.

[stefanvv]

Problem for Suninen?!?

[Augury]

Problem for Suninen?!?

Spin in a junction.

[dimviii]

burned bulls
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DowE-X7W0AAuJpj.jpg

[dimviii]

Greensmith 2 sec from Tidemand now

[bluuford]

burned bulls
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DowE-X7W0AAuJpj.jpg
No, that is a bulls*it ;)

[CoyoteVillagra]

https://i.imgur.com/n20rWEF.jpg

[Esko]

Rovanperä continues to dominate WRC2 by "normal drive avoiding to take any risks" as Kalle said. At the very end of SS8 he had minor sideways moment which made them to laugh - co-driver Janne Halttunen to Kalle: "Did you try to pass that stone, heh heh he". Nice to see that they have having fun.

[stefanvv]

No, that is a bulls*it ;)

Are they burning natural gas?

[dimviii]

Tanak

https://www.ewrc-results.com/quickp/43469_dowgdu7w0auq1ho.jpg

[dimviii]

Lefebvre again no pace. Hope is his last year.
Pitty to hold a works seat.

[EstWRC]

Nice! Well done Ott!

[EstWRC]

Suninen

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DowXrxVX0AA34Z8.jpg

[dimviii]

Planetemarcus
‏


@planetemarcus
#WRC ** UPDATE ** Virtual points after DAY2 #WalesRallyGB ► http://bit.ly/XL8nl9
Neuville 195pts
Tänak 189pts
Ogier 164pts
--------
Toyota 324pts
Hyundai 305pts
Ford 260pts
Citroen 185pts

[Esko]

Ott and Kalle had super first day. Ott leads with 28,8 sec, but then Neuville, Latvala, Lappi and Ogier fights for podium places all four drivers within 10 secs.

Suninen had broken suspension which was reason for his off after corner.

[Oliverk]

Ott and Kalle had super first day. Ott leads with 28,8 sec, but then Neuville, Latvala, Lappi and Ogier fights for podium places all four drivers within 10 secs.

Suninen had broken suspension which was reason for his off after corner.

And broken suspension was a reason of off before his off?

[dimviii]

And broken suspension was a reason of off before his off?


Teemu Suninen Racing
Frustrated. I cut one corner too much inside on SS9 and in the next left-hander went out of the road when something broke. Not our day despite our stage times were good especially in the morning loop.

[dimviii]

michelin video day 1
https://youtu.be/YhszPlgTd7g

[eib1]

https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/43241561_466400593849826_6695274898253676544_o.jpg ?_nc_cat=101&oh=27e46c0590227fc93a1a87ad96f7d205&oe=5C5DA58C

[dimviii]

Sébastien Ogier

"The only thing we can do is try even harder tomorrow. There's no point for us in finishing 4th or 5th, we need to go for full risks and try everything we can. Tomorrow, stages will be beautiful, fast and flowing. Let's hope that our pace is better" #WRGB #WRC

[focus206]

Expected a bit more pace from Neuville/Hyundai, but in the end they should be glad they're in 2nd, many drivers right behind though.
Tanak continues to impress, another great rally so far. Tomorrow no service in the middle of the day, so many things can still happen, let's see.

[RS]

Lefebvre again no pace. Hope is his last year.
Pitty to hold a works seat.

Difficult to come to that conclusion without knowing how good that car is. He’s been better than Veiby at least.

[dimviii]

Difficult to come to that conclusion without knowing how good that car is. He’s been better than Veiby at least.

we all know its not the car.
2 minutes in one day from Kalle
1 minute from Tidemand
slower from 3 British crews.
Veiby is at his first stages with c3.

[dimviii]

https://www.ewrc.cz/images/2018/photos/dayinsure_wales_rally_gb_2018/hfr_dsc_6213.jpg

https://www.ewrc.cz/foto/43469-dayinsure-wales-rally-gb-2018/515/

[EstWRC]

Today’s top 3 press if anyone is interested https://www.facebook.com/otttanakfanpage/videos/553473711767781/

The guys are in a good mood

[dimviii]

"We had a difficult morning, we were the first on the road, and it was very difficult to judge the grip without being able to trust the traces of our opponents, said Thierry Neuville at the microphone of Olivier Gaspard, the envoy RTBF special in Wales, then the settings were not suited to the conditions, and the car was very difficult to fly, but we did the maximum, being once again the best Hyundai crew in the race. the day, but the Toyota are obviously very fast, and Ott Tanak was able to widen the gap.There was a nice afternoon after, our engineer worked well to give us better settings, and the road has evolved in a direction that was better suited to the car, we were able to attack a lot more to get to the second position.

"Tomorrow, we can expect a better day, took over, with a big smile, the leader of the World Championship.This will be another type of special, a little faster, a little wider than today and we will be able to bet more on taking risks if we want, at a certain moment, to try to catch up a little bit of time.I hope we will be in the game and that we will be able to maintain the pressure on Ott. other Toyota stick me in the ass, it will have to roll fast to keep them behind! "

https://www.rtbf.be/sport/moteurs/rallye/wrc/detail_neuville-attend-samedi-avec-impatience-etre-dans-le-coup-et-maintenir-la-pression-sur-ott?id=10037709

[EstWRC]

Passats de Canto video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg3TSLnKe3g

erally https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bES2b21xeZ8

[T16]

If you haven’t had a chance yet, do your best to come and see these cars. They really are superb.
We’re warching cars that are quicker then group B and they look so, so fast when they go by.
The ‘16 cars were good to watch, but they always looked like they have ran out of power on gravel, whereas these things look like the driver could command more power at any time.
Shame about the boy today, but I reckon they’ll let him come back and smash every stage tomorrow, even if it’s not for position.

[eib1]

@MSportLtd
2m2 minutes ago
Unfortunately @TeemuSuninenRac and Mikko will not restart tomorrow due to rollcage damage #WRC #WRGB

[dimviii]

e-rally video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bES2b21xeZ8

[steve.mandzij]

@MSportLtd
2m2 minutes ago
Unfortunately @TeemuSuninenRac and Mikko will not restart tomorrow due to rollcage damage #WRC #WRGBYeah right... The accident looked too innocuous to damage the rollcage, I suspect M-Sport playing it safe.

[eib1]

saving the rollcages for Meeke next year :D

[Berke]

Are teams not allowed to replace roll cages?

[SubaruNorway]

Yeah right... The accident looked too innocuous to damage the rollcage, I suspect M-Sport playing it safe.

I haven't seen it yet but since he had suspension damage it could have been the rollcage leading to the strut tower which is not very easy to change

[stefanvv]

What was Evans' problem?

[Mirek]

Are teams not allowed to replace roll cages?

No and besides that it's technically impossible to do it during the event (unless it means to replace let's say only one strut but even that can not be done during the event).

[Essaj]

What was Evans' problem?

Heard about miss fire, not super sure tho

[Micke_VOC]

I haven't seen it yet but since he had suspension damage it could have been the rollcage leading to the strut tower which is not very easy to change
The same reason Pontus retired in Turkey.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Really tough day for M-Sport & it seemed so unfair after the mechanics did a great job on Ogier's car at lunchtime.

It was a great insight getting behind the scenes at their service area on today's MS-RT Members tour. We got a huge amount of info about the cars & logistics plus some details about testing, tyres and the driver's preferences which havent been made public.

Seeing all the Team working so well together in all its different areas was fascinating. Ogier was in contact with so many people it showed how he gets a whole squad behind him. He also showed his gratitude to them all before leaving.

All this made the loss of Evans and Suninen so soon afterwards really unfortunate. It seems this rally has bitten back after the glory of last year.

I hope the team get something better to encourage everyone. Ogier is promising to attack so we'll see if he can get back into the fight.

[SubaruNorway]

No footage of Suninen's off on TV so how can you guys claim the accident was nothing? Looked like quite a fast corner to me.

They did change a rollcage part on a car this year, i don't remember who it was

[CoyoteVillagra]

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

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Just seen Lappi's big moment on the final stage of today.. how did he get away with that !?

I guess when the luck is with you...

[dimviii]

Suninens fiesta
https://twitter.com/Brad84MJ/status/1048270501544640519

[steve.mandzij]

Suninens fiesta
https://twitter.com/Brad84MJ/status/1048270501544640519Oof, I take back what I said earlier, looks nasty.

[racerx1979]

Back when I was in the us we would call that car Taco'ed...

[dimviii]

Ingrams fabia
https://twitter.com/OpensTightens/status/1048314056644448261

different styles
https://twitter.com/MalHughes17

[AnttiL]

Day 2 starting with service and a long liaison

Citroën/Mikkelsen/Tanak/Lappi: 5 MICHELIN LTX Force S6
Paddon: 5M6
Neuville: 3S6 +2M6
Ogier: 2S6 + 3M6
Evans : 5M6
Latvala: 4S6 +1M6

[EstWRC]

Morning guys. Gonna be a exciting day

[AnttiL]

Morning guys. Gonna be a exciting day

Too bad I can’t tune in for the most part today. Mostly will just look up results and live text feed. Enjoy the long epic day!

[dimviii]

Neuville moment
https://www.ewrc-results.com/video/27106-day1-rally-wales-2018-neuville-big-moment-by-mzproduccions/

[the sniper]

Dry and good visibility on Myherin (east side). Road is damp.

Edit: Spoke too soon. Raining again now.

[EstWRC]

Paddon with his mediums fastest so far on the stage

[KKS]

it's really no big difference in tyres here as we see on Day1

[EstWRC]

Toyotas not fast like everybody expected

[krissucool]

Why is everybody so surprised about people back in the start order being slower. It is so clear to see how the road is deterioating.

[BigWorm]

Respectable time from Ott

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ogier up to 3rd and having a push as he said he would.

[KKS]

Rovanpera/Tidemand/Greensmith on same pace on stage

[tomhlord]

Get Grist back on comms, please. He was looking at the split times, working out potential positions before the end of the stage etc.

[krissucool]

Latvala and Lappi you slow effing Fins. Wake up!

[EstWRC]

Neuville stopped?

E: moving now but was ons till for a long time

[BigWorm]

At least he got out!

[KKS]

At least he didn't crash

[jonkka]

That much time lost drops him well back...

[BigWorm]

Over 40 seconds lost though, not nice.

[EstWRC]

really lucky he had spectators there

[jonkka]

All three Hyundais grouped together at the wrong end of the leaderboard... :(

[Sulland]

Neuville stopped?

E: moving now but was ons till for a long time

well down in a ditch, lucky that spectators where there!

[AL14]

Any update on the percentage of Thierry being world champion? Thank guys

[BigWorm]

Tänak is so good here though

[krissucool]

It is incredible how slow Lappi and Latvala are compared to Tänak with the same car and better starting position.

[EstWRC]

well Ott has also been somewhere, quite a bit damage to the front left but nothing major

[bugwrx]

Ogiers VW´like dominating from Tänak

[EstWRC]

https://twitter.com/RallySolo/status/1048493597170028545

Neuville off

[lnvs]

It is incredible how slow Lappi and Latvala are compared to Tänak with the same car and better starting position.Latvala said he wanted setup changes but there was no time for that in service. Knowing Latvalas mindset that is like time loss for every corner. Maybe team should have said him setup is changed. :D

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Big slice of luck for Neuville after a mistake. He got away with it as he did with a slide off here lsst year.

Lost a lot of places but still a long way to go to fight back.

Tanak is back up to speed.

(I bet Ogier liked the pace of the Citroen's there ! ;) )

[dimviii]

after ss 11

Tanak 189

Neuville 181

Ogier 172

[HaCo]

https://twitter.com/RallySolo/status/1048493597170028545

Neuville off

Nooooo :(

He's lucky only to loose a bit, I hope he keeps it togheter and finished the rally.

Damn, this championship will be tight until the end!

[HaCo]

after ss 11

Tanak 189

Neuville 181

Ogier 172

Would be so crazy if Ford who let Tanak go and supported Ogier all the way get beaten by him in a Toyota...

[SubaruNorway]

When Neuville was cooky about not bringing any spares this morning, you sort of felt this was not going to go well...

[KKS]

Would be so crazy if Ford who let Tanak go and supported Ogier all the way get beaten by him in a Toyota...
it would be some justice in a sport. People will be placed on his actual places

[Tarmop]

It`s normal hierarchy in every team, where there are top drivers. Not different in any way and any team, except Citroen this year. One team can`t handle two drivers fighting for the title.

[BigWorm]

Maybe 6th or 5th is achievable for Thierry, but that would still mean Ott is going to lead the championship. Some turnaround, that.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Would be so crazy if Ford who let Tanak go and supported Ogier all the way get beaten by him in a Toyota...

Not how it was.. MSport's money was used to get Ogier. Toyota could afford to offer Tanak a much better contract.

[Tarmop]

Well, that is exactly what he said, Ford gave just enough money to keep Ogier happy, but ultimatelly failed. Be it salary or new parts in the car.

[BigWorm]

Mads with a big slide at the end, and promptly said the car was unstable if I heard it right

[KKS]

'enthusiastic' rally fan

http://i.piccy.info/i9/dbc782c44b9fb1876cd79500019237a4/1538819403/181239/1268843/wrgb.jpg

[krissucool]

Calm down Ott! For christ sake.

[tomhlord]

Tanak is another level, commanding form.

[deephouse]

'enthusiastic' rally fan

http://i.piccy.info/i9/dbc782c44b9fb1876cd79500019237a4/1538819403/181239/1268843/wrgb.jpg

Is he showing his ass? ahahaha

[Lead]

With that off Neuville lost his confidence.

[EstWRC]

for christs sake Ott, go on the cruise mode already

[Tauri_J]

for christs sake Ott, go on the cruise mode already

I think he is

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Well, that is exactly what he said, Ford gave just enough money to keep Ogier happy, but ultimatelly failed. Be it salary or new parts in the car.

Wilson used his own money to pay for Ogier and couldnt pay Tanak well too. Ford didnt come back til after Tanak had gone.

No-one would've dropped Ogier and kept on Tanak.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

It's lucky for Neuville its his team-mates either side of him in the standings not some others.

[krissucool]

It's lucky for Neuville its his team-mates either side of him in the standings not some others.

Yes, wonder with whom have we seen that multiple times this season as well?

[KKS]

If Lappi scare in every corner should he drop back to R5 or even R2 to build-up a confidence or just move to a non'scary chess-sport

[jparker]

Suddenly out of the blue Mikkelsen is moving faster. I think his performance is regulated by team orders.

[deephouse]

Wilson used his own money to pay for Ogier and couldnt pay Tanak well too. Ford didnt come back til after Tanak had gone.

No-one would've dropped Ogier and kept on Tanak.

Isn't Tanak complain about only Ogier get updates to the car.

[EstWRC]

Ogier +19 in first split?

[krissucool]

Isn't Tanak complain about only Ogier get updates to the car.

It was clearly both, he did not want to be second driver again and probably got more money as well. Right choice for him and completely understandable for M-Sport as well. Obviously you prefer the World Champion. Cant really find much to argue here for anybody. Everyone did the right choice for themselves at the time.

[EstWRC]

must be some glitch, showing Lappi +20

[KKS]

Drama again.... RALLYING!

nope? Glitch?

[EstWRC]

yes it is a glitch, confirmed by Becsy

[deephouse]

Obviously you prefer the World Champion. Who would prefer if M-Sport and Citroen are the only teams who want him for about two years now. And Citroen didn't want him at the end of 2016 (Toyota wanted him but they change their minds then when he turn them down). And didn't want him at the end of 2017 so badly.. So now they were his only option so he go with them...

[Sulland]

Timing system glitch right now, many co-drivers refering to it at stage end.

Good morning loop for Citroen.

Veiby seems to get the grip on the C3, ahead of Both his teammates on todays ss.

[krissucool]

If you have a guy winning 5 World Championships in a row, the last one with your car, who in their right mind would prefer someone else? That is coming from a Tänak fan. Give it a rest.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Neuville SS11 #WalesRallyGB #WRC https://t.co/RbrQIdPihn

[EstWRC]

splits went correct now

[deephouse]

If you have a guy winning 5 World Championships in a row, the last one with your car, who in their right mind would prefer someone else? That is coming from a Tänak fan. Give it a rest.

I bet Ogier is regreting to not accept Toyota now. He knows that Citroen will not be dominating car from start when he start driving it. He will have a full hands of work and that doesn't necessary means that he will win 2019 title or 2020. Neuville and Tanak are in great form and probably will be next year even more (with experience with their cars, while Ogier don't have any except that test).

EDIT: and by fan I mean no I'm not Tanak's fan. My three drivers are Paddon, Breen and Meeke. And Favourite team Hyundai and that's why I want him to stay where he is.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

No car issue for Neuville... blaming a bad tyre choice.

[jparker]

Neuville SS11 #WalesRallyGB #WRC https://t.co/RbrQIdPihn

Sainz 1994 deja vu

[EstWRC]

Mikkelsen went ahead of Neuville in the overall standings

[Fast Eddie WRC]

The guy at M-Sport yesterday told us Michelin had made this new soft tyre specially for GB after DMack's softer tyre won last year.

But the drivers still couldnt choose if it or the medium was best. Strange as you'd think it had to be...

[jparker]

Mikkelsen went ahead of Neuville in the overall standings

Nandan getting nervous now.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I notice Ogier remarking on the stage time of Breen a couple of times today. A sign for next year.. ?

[KKS]

What going wrong with timing today? Several R5 cars have minus 1st split and than final finish time was +1min

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Red Bull TV - no Desborough. :)
https://www.redbull.com/int-en/tv/video/AP-1U6BJPQ991W11/wales-rally-gb-super-saturday

[KKS]

Neuville ditch escape from outside
https://twitter.com/inforallyes/status/1048509517867233280

[EstWRC]

lmao Ostberg, great advertising

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Do0jAdzWwAEGcsz.jpg

[Eric]

Mikkelsen all of a sudden one of the fastest. Yesterdays morning loop really ruined his rally.
Neuville seem to be completely without confidence after that off.. This is not looking good for Hyundai

[dimviii]

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[itix]

I'm to busy being a multitasking dad to read through the thread so this might have already been posted but...

As it stands, even if Neuville takes a full haul at PS and Tänak gets none, Tänak takes the lead in the championship by one point.

[AnttiL]

Paddon and Mikkelsen would probably give their positions to Neuville

[Ucci]

Well, that is exactly what he said, Ford gave just enough money to keep Ogier happy, but ultimatelly failed. Be it salary or new parts in the car.
Either M-Sport or Ford didn't fail.....youR forgetting that they were world champions in 2017. Malcom fullfiled his dreams. It was clearly to him that this season will be even harder for them to repeat this succes.

[itix]

Paddon and Mikkelsen would probably give their positions to NeuvilleYeah that was in the calculations.

[EstWRC]

look at the weather there at the moment

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Do07HqGXUAAmZTP.jpg

[hype]

Myherin 2

https://abload.de/img/5ddf80e8-507f-4640-akaejy.jpeg (https://abload.de/image.php?img=5ddf80e8-507f-4640-akaejy.jpeg)

[EstWRC]

dust, dust coming back of Ostbergs car, in wales!

More
#tyre info - Day 2 afternoon

Citroën/Lappi/Paddon: 5 MICHELIN LTX Force S6
Ogier/Latvala: 2S6 +3M6
Evans: 5M6
Neuville/Mikkelsen/Tanak: 4S6 +1M6

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Attack again by Ogier on this one...

Evans also going well now.

[KKS]

Attack again by Ogier on this one...
this kind of pace never end well

[jonkka]

this kind of pace never end well

Except for those who've bribed Lady Fortuna.

[EstWRC]

surprised that so many took the soft trye...we will see the next stages

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Soft DMack worked for Evans last year when it was pretty dry.

[EstWRC]

this stage is even more dry

[Fast Eddie WRC]

@planetemarcus
Its soon the time for Hyundai to speak to the crews... if not Neuville will open the road for Sunday. #WalesRallyGB #teamorders

[Oliverk]

Is there no phone reception in Wales, that teams did not know that the stages are dry?

[KKS]

@planetemarcus
Its soon the time for Hyundai to speak to the crews... if not Neuville will open the road for Sunday. #WalesRallyGB #teamorders
Mikkelsen, who 1st on a road toady, was pretty fast. So it's a big question.

[EstWRC]

the back starters losing a lot although it is dry

[KKS]

Latvala +1.6 to Ogier on 1st split. And all that pack drop out from 2nd place fight

[Eric]

Tanakkkk.nooooooo

[KKS]

Pizdec!

[dimviii]

Tanak stopped!

[Sulland]

Tanak stopped!

Shit!
what is wrong?

[EstWRC]

i have no words, tears :(

[dimviii]

Shit!
what is wrong?

mechanical seems,but we dont know exactly what

[KKS]

Car looks fine, car can drove and it drive uphill to a escape road, no oil, no mist.... nothing! And car can drive.... and they just pull-out even not try to look or repair

[EstWRC]

Ott laying on the ground and crying :(


but never give up, 2 rallies to go still

[focus206]

Gutted for Tanak :( Now it's a perfect chance for Ogier. Will Jari-Matti attack or keep his actual pace to collect manufacturer's points?

[dimviii]

Neuville 181

Ogier 179

Tanak 164

[dimviii]

Ott laying on the ground and crying :(


but never give up, 2 rallies to go still

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_10_2018/post-365-0-41510300-1538838032.png

[KKS]

Ott laying on the ground and crying :(


but never give up, 2 rallies to go still
as 2yrs now with Yaris - it 'must be' Latvala car (

[Tauri_J]

Village team

[N.O.T]

That is what happens when you are village team of nobodies with shit management...

Tanak carried those useless dogs on his shoulders... its a pity.

Lets see if the japanese are going to take control of the team because suffering mechanical problems especially in the car of the No1 driver is unacceptable... even semi manufacturer teams like M-sport don't have such problems... but its been 3 years now and nothing changed in toyota...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I step out for 5 mins... what the hell happened ???

[dimviii]

Neuville 181

Ogier 179

Tanak 164

with the pace we have seen till now,Ogier can easily add the 5 extra power stage points,so he can go to Spain as championship leader.
Also Neuville can earn points from his team mates.

[N.O.T]

Village team of shit !!!!!

[Sulland]

Guessing gearbox or other part of the transmission.

Edit: Tommi: Sumpguard and radiator connected.

Blow to whole Toyota team!

[N.O.T]

can you stop with the calculations ??? its GB... yesterday you had Tanak leading...

plus the hyundais are going to allow neuville to pass...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Do1V6mHXoAIzCka.jpg

[SubaruNorway]

People where looking at the radiator so probably put a hole in it

[KKS]

sump guard broke and lost coolant it possible
as Tommi sayss

[tomhlord]

[Edit, someone beat me to it]

[lnvs]

even semi manufacturer teams like M-sport don't have such problems...never any problems, only Toyota. Except Ogiers gearbox yesterday or every other team had problems in Turkey... :rolleyes:

[tomhlord]

never any problems, only Toyota. Except Ogiers gearbox yesterday or every other team had problems in Turkey... :rolleyes:

Don't rise to the gibberish.

[dimviii]

can you stop with the calculations ??? its GB... yesterday you had Tanak leading...

plus the hyundais are going to allow neuville to pass...

this is with hyundais order to Paddon/Mikkelsen

Neuville 181 (185)

Ogier 179

Tanak 164

[Sulland]

So far, most even and exiting rally for years!