RACC Rally Catalunya 2018

[er88]

This is great for Tanak if other drivers can get on his pace and push Seb and Thierry down

[EstWRC]

Sordo fastest in first split, cleaning a lot

[AnttiL]

Sordo fastest in first split, cleaning a lot

It gets faster now ;)

Amazing stage from Ott!

[bigattack]

Lets see if Ott can manage it this time. Toyota clearly fastest car.

[EstWRC]

one of the best stages from Ott in his career IMO.

but i hope he will better it with the next one

[AnttiL]

one of the best stages from Ott in his career IMO.

I think there's been many of those this season, especially most of Friday in Finland, as well as the tricky rainy stages in Germany last year.

[KKS]

3 word man Lappi. "Yeah, yep, yes"

[EstWRC]

Good that Latvala is also fast, he can help Ott with this.

[bigattack]

Lappi interview was as finnish as it gets! Fantastic!

[T16]

Heli-cam shots looking inside the car as Latvala is flying along are superb!

[Marcco]

Seems like Tanak is in the mode "I got nothing to lose" :D Fingers crossed :)

[er88]

Well done Jari

[AnttiL]

Great job Latvala!

[Allez Andruet]

I think there's been many of those this season, especially most of Friday in Finland, as well as the tricky rainy stages in Germany last year.

Personally, I think what he did on the first pass of Moksi this year is truly one for the ages.

[AnttiL]

Mikkelsen is just lost again...also looks like Suninen going nowhere today.

[Allez Andruet]

JAUHOT SUUHUN!

Sorry, but I just had to use it again. Blame JML.

[er88]

Mikkelsen disappointing again....

Hard to tell what is up with this guy. He's going backwards

[EstWRC]

Evans with a nice pace up to third split

[Lead]

Its funny how Sordo is fastest Hyundai...

[Allez Andruet]

Look at Lefebvre! Faster than Kalle on SS2.

[Tarmop]

Nope, he isn`t a slow driver, especially on his home event.

[Rallyper]

JAUHOT SUUHUN!

Sorry, but I just had to use it again. Blame JML.

What´s that in english?

[EstWRC]

will it clean even more on the next long one?

the tarmac parts can save the frontrunners i think.

[Mirek]

Camilli fastest R5 so far.

[Allez Andruet]

What´s that in english?

Flour to the mouth. So there's a reason I write it in Finnish.

[Lead]

Nope, he isn`t a slow driver, especially on his home event.

Who said he is a slow driver? Just showing faster pace than both regular team drivers. Ok, Neuville is cleaning, but anyway.

[EstWRC]

i would be so happy if they would cancel the remainder of the rally now :p

[bigattack]

Loeb already quicker than Breen on the splits. Better roadposition of course but its the second stage...That guy is something else.

[N.O.T]

Loeb climbs a bit more... still disappointing performance so far considering his road position.

[AnttiL]

i would be so happy if they would cancel the remainder of the rally now :p

No points to anyone in that case

[Essaj]

Even thought Mads is a great guy I would prefer to watch Block, Al Qassimi and WRC2 openers instead...

[EstWRC]

yeah, was just joking.

now on to the monster stage!

[er88]

Says he will be driving something next year.

[GravelBen]

Says he will be driving something next year.

Of course he will be. Didn't say if it it will be a WRC car though :p most likely it isn't confirmed yet so he doesn't have any news to share.

[bigattack]

Mads might rent another Fiesta WRC if it doesnt get any better. The funding has never been an issue.

[Lead]

What a stage for P.Solberg.... just 0,7 slower than Camilli. Still has it. Strong first real stage from VW.

[Essaj]

Kalle and Jan seems to be struggling here, getting beaten by VW's and Citroens but on now SS3 even Huttunen is clearly faster on splits.

[AnttiL]

Kalle and Jan seems to be struggling here, getting beaten by VW's and Citroens but on now SS3 even Huttunen is clearly faster on splits.

Road cleaning.

on SS3 Kalle was 14.7 s faster than Kopecky

[T16]

Mads might rent another Fiesta WRC if it doesnt get any better. The funding has never been an issue.

I thought funding was the reason he had to stop driving the first one?

[Mirek]

Kalle and Jan seems to be struggling here, getting beaten by VW's and Citroens but on now SS3 even Huttunen is clearly faster on splits.

Pavel Dresler told me that they were just going to enjoy themselves. They don't need to achieve anything here. Anyway they have always been slower on the gravel leg here and way faster during the other two days.

[N.O.T]

Crazy time by Huttunen

[AnttiL]

I thought funding was the reason he had to stop driving the first one?

The difference is that he owned the car and had his own mechanics. It seemed his car always had defects the M-Sport cars didn't have. Maybe having a some sort of semi-private deal at Citroen or M-Sport is also financially better.

[Tarmop]

I thought funding was the reason he had to stop driving the first one?

Owning and maintaining a private car was more expensive and harder (testing with the same car, no factory development, not the sufficient amount of spares etc). Balance between the results and money spent wasn`t there, unlike you pay an amount, come with your 2 hands in your pockets and drive.

[Essaj]

Pavel Dresler told me that they were just going to enjoy themselves. They don't need to achieve anything here.

Also they have nothing to lose. Jan said in an interview that they would like to end the season with a win and also I would think that Skoda would want to beat VW in their debut race.

[EstWRC]

what a difference a year makes, i just watched last years Terra Alta results and Mikkelsen won the first pass and was leader after day one!

[KKS]

wow, nice time for Huttenen

[Mirek]

Also they have nothing to lose. Jan said in an interview that they would like to end the season with a win and also I would think that Skoda would want to beat VW in their debut race.

True but You know I believe that they want to celebrate the title on the finish ramp and not in the service. therefore I don't expect them to take any risk of crash.

[Mirek]

Pieniazek and Lefebvre already out?

[AnttiL]

what a difference a year makes, i just watched last years Terra Alta results and Mikkelsen won the first pass and was leader after day one!

Back then he had the best road position. It was also warmer last year, so it might affect the road conditions and tyres warming...but I also remember how Neuville and Meeke wore their tyres to the canvas, but Ogier managed it being first on the road

[KKS]

Mads might rent another Fiesta WRC if it doesnt get any better. The funding has never been an issue.
he still own's his Fiesta WRC17

[EstWRC]

he still own's his Fiesta WRC17

nope. it was sold to estonia to OTracing.

[N.O.T]

fastest 1st split by Solberg in R5...

[Tarmop]

fastest 1st split by Solberg in R5...

What is Lefebvre driving then, being 0.7 faster than Petter...Or Katsuta...or Huttunen.

[er88]

Neuville ran a bit wide and hit the left rear. Seems ok but then he made two comments to Nicolas.

[EstWRC]

wow Ogier 3 secs up on Neuville in first split

[AL14]

Neuville ran a bit wide and hit the left rear. Seems ok but then he made two comments to Nicolas.

Yes it seemed to me that he asked if some stuff were ok, like pressure of something...

[AnttiL]

Neuville had a moment, going wide onto some rocks

[AnttiL]

What is Lefebvre driving then, being 0.7 faster than Petter...Or Katsuta...or Huttunen.

Lefebvre was 5 minutes off at the end of the stage

[AnttiL]

Seems like a stage win for Huttunen on SS3, Camilli couldn't match him and Solberg is already down on splits

[AnttiL]

Tänak already 5 seconds up on Neuville on first split

[N.O.T]

Neuville is getting destroyed....

[EstWRC]

stage cleaning a lot then, wouldnt be surprised if Latvala leads after this

[AnttiL]

Now Tänak 14 seconds up at 9 km...this could turn into a minute at the end of the stage!

[EstWRC]

wow, latvala 4 secs faster in first plit, what a speed

[N.O.T]

Ogier lost 1.5 secs on 3rd split... a mistake or neuville attacks a bit more.

[EstWRC]

Ogier lost 1.5 secs on 3rd split... a mistake or neuville attacks a bit more.

Neuville has been on Otts pace on the tarmac part

[er88]

Ott must have promised Jari a few beers

[N.O.T]

Its Loebs chance for a good time given his road position....

[EstWRC]

Ott hast lost a lot to Ogier and Neuville now on tarmac part, 3 secs to both

[N.O.T]

Huttunen the new leader in R5

[EstWRC]

Latvala virtually a rally leader, amazing run by him

[Esko]

JML on nice pace. On 38 km SS4 slpit times on half way 5 secs faster than Ott

[N.O.T]

Neuville seems to have the best tarmac pace... tomorrow will be interesting....

[AL14]

Latvala's 4th split a bit slower than other. Could be that tires are starting to cede

[EstWRC]

Ott has used his tyres it seems, 1.6 given back to Ogier

[N.O.T]

nice damage control by neuville on the tarmac part... if he avoids mistakes he can be ahead of Ogier.

[EstWRC]

Lavtlala!!!!!

[AL14]

Neuville could be faster tomorrow or on pace on tarmac but all the seconds is losing now will be more difficult to take back since on tarmac times are more tight then gravel

[Esko]

Latvala's 4th split a bit slower than other. Could be that tires are starting to cede

Asphalt split?

[EstWRC]

Latvala is 11 secs up on split5

[AL14]

Asphalt split?

Yes it actually is that.

[N.O.T]

mistake by breen

[Lead]

Breen lost some time at 3rd split.

[EstWRC]

man Latvala is gonna be with mega time in the end of this.

[N.O.T]

Loeb attacks....

[KKS]

Puncture for JML? what a shame (

[Essaj]

Latvala already +18 on the last split

[EstWRC]

and Latvala cracked, shit...

E: a puncture :(

[er88]

Not great for Ott.

[Tarmop]

If he keeps it going like he has in the 2. loop, he`ll be back there...but shame.

[EstWRC]

Mikkelsen fastest in final split

[Essaj]

+39 in the finish, big ouch.

[N.O.T]

Loeb is coming fast... 2nd best time on 2nd split... if his tarmac pace is good he could climb a lot and without that mistake yesterday he could lead....

[EstWRC]

lol Jari

[AnttiL]

Whoa, super angry Latvala.

[Essaj]

Latvala super calm at the finish line :eek:

[Rallyper]

Latvala himself innocent to this one, it seems...

[AnttiL]

Meanwhile, Mikkelsen is the fastest?

[er88]

Jari you wouldn't have been allowed to win anyway son.

[EstWRC]

all of a sudden MIkkelsen is fast, i dotn understand him this season

[Esko]

Damn. Latvala was 13 sec faster on 5th split but then lost 45 secs. At the end angry JML said he could had won this rally, without this fucking puncture.

[er88]

Finally a good time from Mikkelsen.

[Rallyper]

Didn´t see that coming... (Mikkelsen)

[jonkka]

If Mikkelsen's time is anything to go by, Loeb will win the stage eventually.

[N.O.T]

I think Loeb might have a last word on this one....

[Rallyper]

Maybe good for Jari to shout out a bit more. Could make him even faster?

[krissucool]

I think Loeb might have a last word on this one....

How long will you keep sucking him off?

[N.O.T]

Mr Loeb is going to win this....

do you have your antidepressants ready dogs ?

[Tauri_J]

Lol at people saying Neuville's pace on tarmac will be good tomorrow because he's fast there today with gravel suspension and tyres etc.

[N.O.T]

How long will you keep sucking him off?

may i suggest some medication for depression or hemorrhoids ?

you might need them after this one...

[krissucool]

may i suggest some medication for depression or hemorrhoids ?

you might need them after this one...
No, I like Loeb. Hope he does well, just funny reading you :D

[mknight]

I see Evans has some real motivation fighting for his future in WRC.

[N.O.T]

LOL.... just look at the split of huttunen !!!!!!!

[N.O.T]

That red bull asian miracle kid is good when competition is for dogs... when things get tight he only has his manager.

[AnttiL]

LOL.... just look at the split of huttunen !!!!!!!

Faster than Neuville!

[Esko]

LOL.... just look at the split of huttunen !!!!!!!

If Huttunen continues like that, he will lead WRC2 after SS4. Kalle clearly slower than Kopecky.

[N.O.T]

Loeb 3rd fastest... very close to ogier now but the road advantage is gone.

[N.O.T]

If Huttunen continues like that, he will lead WRC2 after SS4. Kalle clearly slower than Kopecky.

he was leading after ss3 already

[AnttiL]

And now Huttunen is down by 2 minutes?

[er88]

Citroen blew any chance of another win this season when they dropped Meeke.

Loeb not happy with the car.

[Lead]

Seems puncture for Huttunen

[Lead]

I dont understand. How can one stage you be completely off the pace and next one, you set fastest time (Mikkelsen). Its different stage characteristics or some tactics?

[er88]

I dont understand. How can one stage you be completely off the pace and next one, you set fastest time (Mikkelsen). Its different stage characteristics or some tactics?Clearly not any tactics. Must be about his feeling

[steve.mandzij]

Ooooh JARIIIII :(

On the bright side, maybe he's still got it after all? You don't set such amazing splits out of pure luck.

[Marcco]

I dont understand. How can one stage you be completely off the pace and next one, you set fastest time (Mikkelsen). Its different stage characteristics or some tactics?


Mikkelsen Andreas - "We did some changes to the car so I could have a little more control over the rear which helped. It is a new stage but I felt really comfortable. It is a good time but I expect people will go quicker."

[N.O.T]

Ooooh JARIIIII :(

On the bright side, maybe he's still got it after all? You don't set such amazing splits out of pure luck.

Jaris problem was never his speed... but overall he is nothing.

[mknight]

I dont understand. How can one stage you be completely off the pace and next one, you set fastest time (Mikkelsen). Its different stage characteristics or some tactics?

It happens in just about every second rally this season that multiple Hyundais arrive at the rally with bad setup. Happened often last year as well though.

[EstWRC]

for NOT

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

[Tarmop]

People never learn with these things, when showing off...and don`t remember, what happened last time (and countless of times before).

[Mintexmemory]

for NOT

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DqbZMrMVYAECnoE.jpg
Actually if team orders apply Ogier has 18 and Neuville 8 - but there is a long way to go!

[EstWRC]

of course theres a long way to go and it isnt made by me...it just amazes me how some here get so angry about posting it, lol

[er88]

This is a championship for the ages

[er88]

Tanak really needed at least one, if not both team mates in and around him.

[Tarmop]

Tanak really needed at least one, if not both team mates in and around him.

They are still there, Lappi also found a good pace on the last one. Could change ofc, but not gone yet.

[EstWRC]

Tanak really needed at least one, if not both team mates in and around him.

Lappi will fix his brake problems and if Latvala continues with this speed then they will climb up i guess..of cousre the conditions are more even now.

[EstWRC]

is the rain really 100% sure for tomorrow like they are telling on ALLive?

[Japé]

Toyota should have been used Latvala and Lappi to help Ott already earlier on during the season, but with them being both slow and making mistakes, they are not much of a help for Ott, unlike in Ford and Hyundai they have managed to do it. Yet, of course I hope that WRC does not become F1 in the team tactics, but in the end of the year it is inevitable.

[Mirek]

Nice fight in WRC2. From 1st to 11th place no gap is bigger than 10 seconds.

[Tauri_J]

is the rain really 100% sure for tomorrow like they are telling on ALLive?

yes, totally different weather tomorrow

[EstWRC]

shit

[Tauri_J]

shit

yeah, no need for lottery

[Esko]

What a sad stage was SS4 for Finns. Both Latvala and Huttunen (in WRC2) were clearly fastest and would had led WRC and WRC2. But then both had puncture. Hope they can keep good pace also during afternoon. Lappi should get his brake problem solved.
.

[EstWRC]

even Ogier is doing virtual championship, haha!

[mknight]

I am actually looking forward to rain. Spanish tarmac can give some boring results since the stages are so similar the stage results are often the same stage after stage. Off course it's not good if some people drive the stage dry and some wet, but as long as conditions are somewhat similar its good for following the rally.

Almost nobody tested on wet tarmac lately (only Latvala did) which will make it even more interesting.

[Mirek]

Michel and Suarez also in trouble.

[AnttiL]

Huttunen had a puncture and broken diff

[dodge33cymru]

Blimey,those VWs are quick. This doesn't bode well for Hyundai, Citroen or MSport sales...

[Tarmop]

They are and the car is also good for sure, but they are also piloted by fast drivers. Huttunen with an i20 R5 was faster than Neuville in the SS4 second split, leading its category before puncturing.

[krissucool]

Well, I would not talk of Camilli as a fast driver...

[Tarmop]

In WRC2 he was very promising before his failed 2016 WRC season, one argument, why Wilson put him in the WRC in the first place. In WRC2 2017, he was 2., but very competitive, had some wins etc. And most definitely VW also wouldn`t hire him for a one-off show-promo event, if he wasn`t up to it. They have pilots available in VAG, including last years champion Tidemand.

[krissucool]

In WRC2 he was very promising before his failed 2016 WRC season, one argument, why Wilson put him in the WRC in the first place. In WRC2 2017, he was 2., but very competitive, had some wins etc. And most definitely VW also wouldn`t hire him for a one-off show-promo event, if he wasn`t up there. They have pilots available in VAG, including last years champion Tidemand.

He has 1 win for his career in WRC2.

[Tarmop]

Two actually, but out of WRC2 in Sardegna 17...several taken away by some tech. issues/ failed himself and many-many podiums, including 3 from his first year with a private R5.

[AnttiL]

Camilli was also the fastest R5 in Sardegne 2017 but wasn't running for WRC2 points. Also second fastest R5 in Finland 2017. Could have been fastest in Catalunya as well, but a diff broke on the last day.

[EstWRC]

#tyre info - Day 1 afternoon

Loeb/Breen/Msport/tanak/Latvala/Neuville/Sordo: 5 MICHELIN LTX Force H4
Al Qassimi: 6M6
Lappi/Mikkelsen: 6H4

[dimviii]

from morning stage
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dqa70CaX0AA5buK.jpg
Latvala after puncture
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DqbanVtX0AEZ1FH.jpg

[EstWRC]

Lappi again messing around!

[dimviii]

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

[dimviii]

Pieniazek
https://twitter.com/PrintsportFI/status/1055814354166312963

[EstWRC]

still cleaning, surprising.

[AnttiL]

There will be now a fifth different stage winner on the fifth stage of this rally.

[Mirek]

still cleaning, surprising.

Plenty of cars using different lines, having different track etc. in between.

[EstWRC]

yeah but im still surprised, in the morning when i expected the back starters to be way faster they werent and now when i didnt expect they are.

but okay, just a short stage

[dimviii]

i am crying watching this photo
https://twitter.com/ericdobro/status/1055821354774249472

[stefanvv]

What a speed for Tanak after 6:20:eek:

[EstWRC]

Tänaks dampers overheating and the car getting too soft in the end of the stage, damn

[gorganl2000]

Tanak has been very impressive this season when he's in the zone...i'm very happy for him as i remember the rough times he had earlier on in his career. He's now a complete driver in my eyes.
i'm just hoping everything comes together for him in this rally----he needs it to

so far it been a good rally,,,the main group of wrc drivers seem to be relatively closer than i expected up to the end of the morning loop....let's see how the evening goes for everyone

[AnttiL]

Sordo fastest at split 2. Latvala almost matching Tänak's pace at split 5

[Mintexmemory]

Tänaks dampers overheating and the car getting too soft in the end of the stage, damn

Longest stage to come - more drama?

[EstWRC]

i hope not

[gorganl2000]

Longest stage to come - more drama?

one thing about WRC of late,,,there is no lack of drama on and off the stages...lol
its like a suspense movie now...very hard to predict

[AnttiL]

Latvala has made up like 3 seconds in the last split

[EstWRC]

and Latvala passed Neuville in overall and just 6 secs from Ogier.

[AnttiL]

Breen fastest at split 3

[gorganl2000]

Breen fastest at split 3

similar to Evans, he needs to have a really good rally to boost his chances of a seat and just to generally improve his self confidence

[gorganl2000]

and Latvala passed Neuville in overall and just 6 secs from Ogier.

given Latvala's earlier pace, i think he can climb back up the leader board to maybe 2nd/3rd/4th by the end if he can keep his pace up----and no dramas on his part

[EstWRC]

Latvalas speed is just awesome this weekend, where was it the rest of the season?

[gorganl2000]

Latvalas speed is just awesome this weekend, where was it the rest of the season?

in his mind waiting to be unleashed

[Mirek]

Latvalas speed is just awesome this weekend, where was it the rest of the season?

But can he keep the speed to the asphalt stages? I doubt about it.

[EstWRC]

Loeb coming very nicely, he will be past Ogier if he keeps the pace

[gorganl2000]

But can he keep the speed to the asphalt stages? I doubt about it.

i'm hoping he can keep a good speed at least...plus the further he gets back up the leader board, the better his road position tomorrow

[Tarmop]

But can he keep the speed to the asphalt stages? I doubt about it.

Well, he has in the past years, so lets hope so.

E: What better road position? Spain is quite equal on tarmac, but with this weather, maybe better to be the first starter.

[BobJones]

Easy to forget that only one of the M-Sport machines has aero and engine updates...

[EstWRC]

and Loeb up 4th!

[dimviii]

Makinen and Rovanpera watching together at stages
https://twitter.com/Kevin_MRacing/status/1055829389458530305

[CoyoteVillagra]

https://i.imgur.com/mn68FAV.jpg

[dimviii]

after stage 6

Tanak 193

Neuville 191

Ogier 188

[EstWRC]

lol estonian fans getting airtime.


with the rain coming tomorrow, Neuville starting position would be very good and could well play into his hands.

[tommeke_B]

https://www.facebook.com/OnlyRFIA/videos/184024719176576/ Someone got very lucky...

[Mirek]

Some troubles for Loubet and Katsuta.

[Mirek]

https://www.facebook.com/OnlyRFIA/videos/184024719176576/ Someone got very lucky...

Wow, lucky guy!!!

[mknight]

..and someone was also very retarded.
Sitting on a chair in an escape zone in front of an obstacle (car)

[AnttiL]

Current standings

1. Toyota
2. Ford
3. Hyundai
4. Citroen
5. Citroen
6. Hyundai
7. Ford
8. Toyota

[gorganl2000]

https://www.facebook.com/OnlyRFIA/videos/184024719176576/ Someone got very lucky...

just wow...luckily it seems no one was seriously hurt....that could have turned out very differently

[EstWRC]

Neuville 10 secs faster in spl1 than in themorning

[swanny]

..and someone was also very retarded.
Sitting on a chair in an escape zone in front of an obstacle (car)

Didn't you know a marshal vest allows you to switch your brain off? See that every rally I've been to (not all marshals of course!).

And yes, thankfully it appears no one was seriously hurt. Surprised, that the driver was pretty keen to do a 'hit and run', even though the marshal was stuck very close to front.

[N.O.T]

Neuville doesn't lose that much now... and on the tarmac part he was faster, so this stage should be close.

Latvala can jump a lot of places on this one.

[AnttiL]

Lappi is now fastest on the splits

[dimviii]

nice splits from Lappi

[EstWRC]

again Ott gaves all his lead away with the tarmac part but no wonder if his car goes too soft

[Tarmop]

again Ott gaves all his lead away with the tarmac part but no wonder if his car goes too soft

It`s called managing, he can allow it at the moment.

[EstWRC]

maybe but he has had the same pattern previous years too

[dimviii]

again Ott gaves all his lead away with the tarmac part but no wonder if his car goes too soft

he has 34 sec lead,no way to take risks

[Tarmop]

Then he had a slower stagetime also...not the case here.

[dimviii]

Lappi slow at 4th split

[Tarmop]

Tänak Faster than Ogier in the tarmac section.:D

[dimviii]

Neuville 36 sec faster from Mikkelsens winning time at morning pass

[cosmin_sb]

Neuville almost 1min faster than first pass

[N.O.T]

20 seconds between Ogier and Neuville after day 1.... hmmm.... can neuville be that faster on tarmac ?

[T16]

20 seconds between Ogier and Neuville after day 1.... hmmm.... can neuville be that faster on tarmac ?

Non.

[AnttiL]

Not with Hyundai's tarmac pace this year.

Latvala is now fastest on splits.

[dimviii]

Non.

with rain and different tyre choices everything can happen

[EstWRC]

nice day Ott!!! but it will be very very very hard tomorrow with the rain

[dimviii]

impressive Tanak,40 sec to Ogier and 1 minute to Neuville at day 1

[EstWRC]

cmon Loeb take that stage win!

[Negaiss]

Loeb

[dimviii]

Lappi now 7,7 sec from Neuville

[focus206]

20 seconds between Ogier and Neuville after day 1.... hmmm.... can neuville be that faster on tarmac ?

Only if Ogier messes something up or has rain disadvantage, but their road position will be very similar.

[EstWRC]

whats wrong with Lappi? he was my favourite to watch after stage ends but i really dislike him now

[AL14]

Lappi do a smile, be a little bit happy for god sakes. You're driving a WRC car, what were you dreaming as kid?

[AL14]

whats wrong with Lappi? he was my favourite to watch after stage ends but i really dislike him now

lol we wrote almost the same thing contemporary:D

[dimviii]

Latvala passed Ogier

[jonkka]

Latvala passed Ogier

Seems he'll also pass Mikkelsen and Breen but Loeb puts up a fight...

[AnttiL]

whats wrong with Lappi? he was my favourite to watch after stage ends but i really dislike him now

It seems he's not happy in his current working environment.

[AnttiL]

Many cars losing times on the splits...but Loeb is flying. The tarmac is probably getting very slippery by now.

[AnttiL]

Lappi do a smile, be a little bit happy for god sakes. You're driving a WRC car, what were you dreaming as kid?

We had the same discussion on a Finnish forum as well. He should cheer up.

[EstWRC]

Loeb still fastest in 4th split...cmon master!

[dimviii]

Loeb ss 7 small clip
https://twitter.com/lluis6/status/1055848172386430979

[EstWRC]

Evans losing a lot of time, 12 secs down in penultimate split

E: shit, Breen too

[N.O.T]

Loeb goes for it...

[AnttiL]

So Breen had the top of his rear spoiler missing, probably caught in a branch or something

[N.O.T]

Loeb coulld even be second after today...

[N.O.T]

Evans under team orders to be below Ogier and ahead of Neuville... typical msport crap.

[Mirek]

Block and Andolfi without splits or standing...

[mknight]

2nd and 7th separated by 13 seconds, that's what you can loose in 5 km with wrong tirechoices and/or being unlucky with rain tomorrow.

[N.O.T]

Very interesting day... lets see what tomorrow brings.

[dimviii]

i would like to see a dry day tomorrow

[AnttiL]

Latvala could be leading the rally now without his puncture, even if we would assume he had made the same time as Tänak on SS4.

[AnttiL]

i would like to see a dry day tomorrow

Be prepared for a disappointment ;)

[er88]

Pressure now on Seb and Thierry, to see how far they can climb up the leaderboard. Thierry could be in trouble if Hyundai haven't sorted their tarmac pace.

[dimviii]

Be prepared for a disappointment ;)

unfortunately.

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_10_2018/post-3711-0-60137200-1540570350.png

[N.O.T]

The question is what neuville would like to do ? have a small points advantage and clean the roads in australia ?or be less than 8 points behind and be 2nd on the road ?

[mknight]

Says it should be dry on sunday. So you can watch 0.5s differences between top5 on stages then and be satisfied ;)

[dimviii]

FRI 18:09 - SS7: LOEB
And the Frenchman comes through to the end of the stage now. He's dropped 2.9sec to Latvala and he can't move up too far, he's currently fourth - just 0.5sec behind Evans and 2.9sec off Sordo. Co-driver Daniel Elena gets happy birthday sung to him by the fans at the stop line! Loeb says: "It was difficult in the beginning. I had a better set-up in the afternoon, I struggled with understeer earlier. Tomorrow, asphalt - if it is wet - will be tricky. Daniel is performing as usual! He didn't lose anything."

[KKS]

Latvala could be leading the rally now without his puncture, even if we would assume he had made the same time as Tänak on SS4.
yeah and he was 13sec quicker on splits. Could be a JML rally.

[dimviii]

Michelin day 1 video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAZuAfHnSq4&feature=youtu.be&a

[KKS]

FRI 18:09 - SS7: LOEB
And the Frenchman comes through to the end of the stage now. He's dropped 2.9sec to Latvala and he can't move up too far, he's currently fourth - just 0.5sec behind Evans and 2.9sec off Sordo. Co-driver Daniel Elena gets happy birthday sung to him by the fans at the stop line! Loeb says: "It was difficult in the beginning. I had a better set-up in the afternoon, I struggled with understeer earlier. Tomorrow, asphalt - if it is wet - will be tricky. Daniel is performing as usual! He didn't lose anything."
Very good atmosphere at stage-end. Like in old days ^_^

[KKS]

Good day for Kopecky aswell. Only 9 sec behind Kalle before two tarmac days for tarmac specialist, it must be easy job for Jan.

[AnttiL]

Good day for Kopecky aswell. Only 9 sec behind Kalle before two tarmac days for tarmac specialist, it must be easy job for Jan.

What about the VW's?

[Mirek]

Good day for Kopecky aswell. Only 9 sec behind Kalle before two tarmac days for tarmac specialist, it must be easy job for Jan.

You forgot Camilli and Peter Solberg. Especially Camilli may be too far. He is very good on asphalt after all.

Veiby stopped.

[KKS]

Solans push hard on splits. even faster than Camilli