[WRC] Rally Mexico 2020

[mknight]

Hyundai does seem "softer" than before with much more diving into corners. Still much less than Toyota, but there seems to be a change, even compared with Sweden, not to mention gravel last year. I saw they changed dampers, maybe something else too.

[wwbroe]

Sordo not happy at all in stage end interview altough he made best time

[EstWRC]

2nd imo is very doable. Maybe catching Ogier will be tough because he will have better road position tomorrow

depends where he ends today, i guess he will pass Rovanpera and maybe Evans too, i doubt about Lappi

E: well maybe he can pass Lappi too, he was over 20 secs faster than him over 2 stages in the morning

but rally is still long.

[wyler]

tanak's car. doesn't look like a failure.

https://www.ewrc-results.com/media/60429-rally-guanajuato-mexico-2020/2940/

E: wrongly reported neuville as tanak

[EstWRC]

tanak's car. doesn't look like a failure.

https://www.ewrc-results.com/media/60429-rally-guanajuato-mexico-2020/2940/

thats is Thierry

[wyler]

thats is Thierry

was reported as tanak, but is wrong. already edited the previous post

[er88]

depends where he ends today, i guess he will pass Rovanpera and maybe Evans too, i doubt about Lappi

E: well maybe he can pass Lappi too, he was over 20 secs faster than him over 2 stages in the morning

but rally is still long.At least he is showing he has top pace, when no car problems/ driver errors.

[TypeR]

seems like Hyundai and RedGrey guys had too many Coronas and forgot to do the job 100%.. Sordo and Veiby both having technical troubles..

[meh]

MikyMouse stage without spectators... what's the point?

[Tauri_J]

I actually like this stage

[EstWRC]

my fun also ended, till now i had zero problems but now alllive crushed

[EstWRC]

Tänak

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETAj7hVXQAM7NBY?format=jpg&name=medium

[satukata]

Any working stream. All live is still down!

[EstWRC]

Tänak losing a lot again

cancel the idea catching Lappi and Evans

[flat_right]

My ios stream started to work. Ott 7.8 down here

[rp]

SS 6 is LIVE and finally WRC+ All LIVE is working (both computer & phone)!

[meh]

If you get your stream working once, then maybe you should use m3u8 player to watch it.

See https://security.elarlang.eu/detect-wrc-alllive-video-stream-address.html#Update%202020-03-12%20-%20Rally%20Mexico

[Tauri_J]

WRC+ is such a joke, but finally it works

[the sniper]

Any working stream. All live is still down!

BT Sport's red button TV feed has been solid throughout. I think someone has posted a Twitch feed off that.

[Katvala]

I've been watching all day no problem.
Old connections has been fine. But if you started the stream after the problems started, it doesn't. I attempted open another tab earlier to see, and I got the error. But my running stream has been fine. Explains why it has only been a problem for some.

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[TypeR]

Hopefully Tänak will get the car ok and show some good pace on second passes.. Neither Ogier nor Tänak seem to be 100% confident with the car..

[EstWRC]

Hopefully Tänak will get the car ok and show some good pace on second passes.. Neither Ogier nor Tänak seem to be 100% confident with the car..

the road to service is short, Evans basically already there so no problem with that

he must go all out afternoon to get a good starting pos for tomorrow, the gap now went big after this short stage

[Negaiss]

WRC+ is a good idea. Last year it was kind of accetable, chrased less. This year WRC+ is terrible. It is so glitchy, works onli half of time. Website is slow with a lot of problems. Splits are super glitchy, works only half of time. Design of splits is way worse then last year, no more colorful + an - splits. Conclusion - WRC+ is way worse than last year, worse design and chrashes a lot. I would not want to be a guy responsible for this.

[pantealex]

There is own discussion thread for WRC+ and all other live stream stuff.

USE IT

don´t write about it here

This is for Rally Mexico

[Fast Eddie WRC]

So Evans lost 19s sweeping on the morning loop. Not bad at all for his first time doing this duty as championship leader.

[Negaiss]

There is own discussion thread for WRC+ and all other live stream stuff.

USE IT

don´t write about it here

This is for Rally Mexico

Will do, thanks !

[dimviii]

did we mention that Block rolled at ss 3?

[EstWRC]

So Evans lost 19s sweeping on the morning loop. Not bad at all for his first time doing this duty as championship leader.

he continues to massively impress me.

[the sniper]

did we mention that Block rolled at ss 3?


oh cmon Ken.. reportedly rolled on SS3..

Doesn't hurt to mention it again though. Good to have a laugh in these difficult times!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Evans / Martin both pretty happy with this morning.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Suninen said he had some warning lights on the dash. And in future he'll ignore them !

[EstWRC]

afternoon will be interesing in many ways, this is where usually the Hyundais start to come more into life and Toyotas not so much.

Also, can Suninen hold his place and what can Tänak do? will Ogier make the gap bigger?

[doubled1978]

Shame for Tanak, I had him nailed on to win here and his pace on the first stage today showed it was there for him. Tough to come back and win now, but if anyone can, he can.

[Sulland]

stopped before end of SS3

What happened to Olivers car, did it just stop?

[EstWRC]

Shame for Tanak, I had him nailed on to win here and his pace on the first stage today showed it was there for him. Tough to come back and win now, but if anyone can, he can.

rally is still long.

i just watched the results from 1st day from 2019.

Ogier was first,
Evans 2nd +14
Meeke 3rd + 21
Tänak 4th with +37

at the moment he is losin the same amount of time but there is still the whole afternoon loop to go.

[TypeR]

What happened to Olivers car, did it just stop?

As I understood, he hit some random/unpredictable rock, damaged the engine and lost the oil..?

[dimviii]

Shame for Tanak, I had him nailed on to win here and his pace on the first stage today showed it was there for him. Tough to come back and win now, but if anyone can, he can.

Evans while sweeping lost only 19 sec at 65 km.Waiting to see his pace at 2nd leg

[doubled1978]

rally is still long.

i just watched the results from 1st day from 2019.

Ogier was first,
Evans 2nd +14
Meeke 3rd + 21
Tänak 4th with +37

at the moment he is losin the same amount of time but there is still the whole afternoon loop to go.

Do we know what happened today? He hit something I assume?

[Rally Power]

Shame for Tanak, I had him nailed on to win here and his pace on the first stage today showed it was there for him. Tough to come back and win now, but if anyone can, he can.

Only saw SS3, what happened to Tanak on SS4? Gutted for Sordo's bad luck and congrats to Ogier, apparently he got his mojo back. 2nd loop looks promissing.

[EstWRC]

Do we know what happened today? He hit something I assume?

went wide and hit a rock

[TypeR]

Tänak went wide and damaged rear right suspension.. managed to repair some bit, but all in all forked..

[EstWRC]

dirstfish recap https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=7&v=chvpPIQrI_k&feature=emb_logo

[dimviii]

Oliver Solberg
@OliverSolberg01

I hit a rock that had been pulled out from a lot of cars cutting a corner. I tried to avoid it but it hit right under the oil sump guard. Really sad but I am happy with our speed anyways
����



Ole Christian Veiby
@OCVeiby
Warning sign
#RallyMexico update
Flag of Mexico
Brake-issue 8km into SS3. Completed both SS3 and SS4, still with brake-problem. #WRC2

[dimviii]

Doesn't hurt to mention it again though. Good to have a laugh in these difficult times!

while ewrc reports for a roll,there about overheating

https://twitter.com/RafaMSport/status/1238533721487179779

[Rally Power]

Thanks EstWRC and TypeR! Incredible how he still managed to be P2 on SS5. Fingers crossed for him.

[dimviii]

Michelin Motorsport
@Michelin_Sport

#Tyre Info - WRC - SS7
Rightwards arrow SS12

Ogier & Evans & Suninen & Lappi & Greensmith: 4 Michelin LTX Force H4 + 1 Michelin LTX Force M6

Rovanperä & Sordo: 5 H4

Tänak & Neuville: 3 H4 + 2 M6

[AnttiL]

Stage delayed by 10 min

[EstWRC]

why the delay?

[dimviii]

any working twitch?

[EstWRC]

Evans slower in first split than in the morning

E. thierry the same, sick dog on the road for Neuville!!!

[wwbroe]

Neuville just a little faster at first split

[AnttiL]

Poor dog

[erikli2]

Hope the dog made it =(

[wwbroe]

Ogier on a charge again

[EstWRC]

Ogier is just amazing on this rally, really masters it

[AnttiL]

Time for #TänakAttack

[meh]

I think Evans and Neuville have hard job to make the WRC lines to the road again. Ogier benefits, and every next cat even more. Ogier is good, but road position also matters here.

[Essaj]

2nd split seems to fit Kalle

[wwbroe]

Rovanpera doing very well also

[EstWRC]

Rovanpera still fastest in 3rd split

[wwbroe]

Rovanpera:eek:

[Essaj]

Stream lasted long this time :D

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Pictures gone ?

[Tauri_J]

Are you fucking kidding me???

[meh]

Pictures gone ?

yep

[wwbroe]

Yep, no more stream

[Rallyper]

Now my All Live is out here in sweden...

Edit: working again.

[satukata]

all live crashed again. any stream?

[Essaj]

haha ;D what a timing with this tweet
World Rally Championship - WRC
@OfficialWRC
Dear rally fans, we want to sincerely apologise for the issues you experienced with the WRC+ platform this morning. We have taken every measure to resolve the issue and we now expect normal service to resume for the remainder of the weekend. #WRCLive

[cali]

I have never filed any complaint but this could be the first one to WRC+

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[flat_right]

What did we do on those good old days when we didn't have wrc all live?

[Tauri_J]

haha ;D what a timing with this tweet
World Rally Championship - WRC
@OfficialWRC
Dear rally fans, we want to sincerely apologise for the issues you experienced with the WRC+ platform this morning. We have taken every measure to resolve the issue and we now expect normal service to resume for the remainder of the weekend. #WRCLive

lmao

[mknight]

What did we do on those good old days when we didn't have wrc all live?

Listened to rally radio...

[Farbar1]

Live gone in Australia. This whole thing is a joke. Very rarely do we get to see a whole rally.

[krissucool]

Anywher where we can see splits at least?

[wwbroe]

Wich isn't there anymore:(

[the sniper]

(Almost) Literally the last sport left in the world, BT Sport in the UK have promoted All Live up to the main channel, and the WRC blow their moment in the spotlight!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Even BT Sport lost pics. May not be WRC's fault.

[mknight]

Anywher where we can see splits at least?

live map

[meh]

keep calm, stream is back

[Farbar1]

Just came back.

[wwbroe]

Its back now

[EstWRC]

Rovanpera still fastest in 4th split, impressive'

Tänak yet to come

[Katvala]

Back on now

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[wwbroe]

More slippery then expected

[wwbroe]

Neuville faster by 4,3

[AnttiL]

Even BT Sport lost pics. May not be WRC's fault.

This was clearly a fault in the footage editing phase, not in transmitting or connecting to the server like usually. Thus it affected all syndicated streams.

[EstWRC]

Ogier is smashing Neuville and EVans

[wwbroe]

Tanak charging

[Rallyper]

It´s copy paste from SS3...

[EstWRC]

Rovanpera again givin time away after 3rd split

[wwbroe]

Ogier 9 sec faster as Neuville

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Evans losing time like this morning.

[meh]

Live gone in Australia. This whole thing is a joke. Very rarely do we get to see a whole rally.

https://sport.postimees.ee/wrc/splittimes ... but with some delay, at least they are there

[wwbroe]

Very good performance on this one for Kalle

[wwbroe]

Like his comment: not a good stage for me, the beginning was good but not the end;)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

No Suninen splits again is annoying.

[EstWRC]

Ott could get Evans already with this stage

[wwbroe]

Lappi is closing on Neuville, let's see what Suninen can do

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Fire for Lappi !!

[wwbroe]

Lappi in fire?

[EstWRC]

Ott loves chocolate

[wwbroe]

Besttime for Ott

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Lookd quite bad.

Lappi out and safe.

[EstWRC]

why the hell is he driving?

[wwbroe]

Fire has destroyed the Ford of Lappi

[TypeR]

Lappis car is fcked.. -1mil euros for Malcolm..

[doubled1978]

Getting it clear of people etc....that’s toast...major shame

[the sniper]

Looked like Janne Ferm was left behind? Unless it was replay.

Car's gone....

[EstWRC]

thats was horrible to watch

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Good run Teemu.

[wwbroe]

Very decent time by Suninen, safely posted in second

[AnttiL]

Suninen got closer to the lead

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Sordo stopped now.

[mknight]

Well I keep hearing how safe the petrol cars from fire (unlike electric ones)... and then keep watching the Polos, Fabias, now the Fiesta, Breen's C3..

[wwbroe]

What happened to Sordo?

[EstWRC]

Sordo again having problems, what the hell Hyundai?

[wwbroe]

What a disaster for Sordo

[Tarmop]

Well I keep hearing how safe the petrol cars from fire (unlike electric ones)... and then keep watching the Polos, Fabias, now the Fiesta, Breen's C3..

:D:D:D:D:D
Comparing some organs with thumbs.

[erikli2]

Hyundai have to work on their fire extinguisher fastenings.

[EstWRC]

Evans now in 4th and Rovanpera 5th but Tänak just couple of secs away from them

[Rallyper]

Helmet off for Sordo. Smoke under the bonnet. Fire estinguisher ready...

Stopped.

And Lappis car is now gone, completely from fire.

[EstWRC]

Adamo must be fuuumiiinnnggg

[TypeR]

like WTF.. NO firedepatrment at all.. World rallycar just melting down..

[flat_right]

Evans now in 4th and Rovanpera 5th but Tänak just couple of secs away from them

Tänak should get those boys. Better road position + extra tire.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Lappi's poor car.

Gutted. Literally.

[Portimao]

Tidemand can't afford any stickers for his car?

[the sniper]

Does anybody know who's funding Tidemand's drive here? Normally he has loads of sponsors on the car, here none.

[EstWRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETBhe-bWsAwbpiB?format=jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Does anybody know who's funding Tidemand's drive here? Normally he has loads of sponsors on the car, here none.

I asked this yesterday.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Mad pictures of Lappi driving away on fire...

[flat_right]

Really sorry for M-Sport

[erikli2]

Does anybody know who's funding Tidemand's drive here? Normally he has loads of sponsors on the car, here none.

Might be "Racenetwork" who sponsored his starts in the WRC Fiesta last year. Not mentioned on their website though.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Cant believe the marshall's couldnt put the fire out and Lappi had to drive away still on fire. Poor safety.

[wwbroe]

Next stage delayed even more?

[TypeR]

like a random bonfire..
https://www.upload.ee/image/11264894/89503574_870810313433459_4580951906767077376_n.jpg

[cali]

I have seen McRae's Focus burning down in Finland and you can't put that sort of fire out. Even the fire squad in Finland didn't succeed. Once the fire takes control it's game over. And it goes so quickly. Nothing you can do about it.

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[mknight]

Cant believe the marshall's couldnt put the fire out and Lappi had to drive away still on fire. Poor safety.

It was right below the middle-rear of the car.... likely some (carbon?) parts touching the exhaust. That would need constant soaking by water over longer time to stop. Like Veiby had in Portugal last year when he stopped right next to a fire truck.

There was no fire truck at the end of this stage.

[AnttiL]

Next stage delayed even more?

Should have started already 20 minutes ago

[cali]

It was right below the middle-rear of the car.... likely some (carbon?) parts touching the exhaust. That would need constant soaking by water over longer time to stop. Like Veiby had in Portugal last year when he stopped right next to a fire truck.

There was no fire truck at the end of this stage.Exactly, only hope is you have a big fire truck right there and even then they need to react very quickly.

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[flykas]

It was right below the middle-rear of the car.... likely some (carbon?) parts touching the exhaust. That would need constant soaking by water over longer time to stop. Like Veiby had in Portugal last year when he stopped right next to a fire truck.

There was no fire truck at the end of this stage.

It looked like it was gas leaking getting caught on fire

[EstWRC]

i get when there are delays, but only when there is also an explanation why it is.

at the moment no explanation for the 2 delays

[Rallyper]

Next stage is running really late. Now some 25 minutes I reccon...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

In these high temps fire is always possible and should be taken into account when making safety decisions.

[PLuto]

SS 8 is delayed, but nobody knows why and for how long...

[br21]

I think fire brigade from start from next stage came to Lappis car, so they are waiting for them to come back...

[EstWRC]

Sordo sayin on twitter he isnt sure they would continue tomorrow

only a handful of cars left then, even more crititcal for Tänak to get ahead of Evans and Rovanpera

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Something was dripping and going on fire. Lappi said he lost the brakes after he drove off so maybe brake fluid.

[the sniper]

Cancelled Stage 8 & 9, they're just changed the graphic on All Live...

[AnttiL]

Cancelled Stage 8 & 9, they're just changed the graphic on All Live...

oh crap...

[Damian Baldi]

Martín Surian is doing it really well with the Clío RC5. I hope he could finish well, as his second chance at Rally Argentina is now lost.

[EstWRC]

why the fuck?

[Kradovech]

It says stage 8 and 9 cancelled now

[AnttiL]

Now it says nothing anymore

[EstWRC]

cancel the whole rally now then, what a joke

[EstWRC]

Evans is going on the stage

[meh]

Huge crap for Tänak, probably start position for tomorrow is also decided now? Just was missing those 2 stages and few seconds to have chance against Rovanperä and Evans.

But there is also good side.. good night.

[dimviii]

Next stage is running really late. Now some 25 minutes I reccon...


i get when there are delays, but only when there is also an explanation why it is.

at the moment no explanation for the 2 delays

relax guys,open a beer.

[EstWRC]

man im so mad at the moment

why????? because one car catched fire???? ridicoulous

[AnttiL]

relax guys,open a beer.

I just did so and now I'm mad because I could have gone to bed already

[wwbroe]

What a joke...., poor WRC

[flat_right]

Crazy, to cancel the stages because of fire. Would really need some more explanation, like they don't have enough water for firefighters or whatever...

[mknight]

why????? because one car catched fire???? ridicoulous

Probably something like this...

1. They couldn't start SS8 cause they had no fire truck (since the one at start went to Lappi)

2. They waited so long for deciding what to do with SS8 and were already 10 min late from before SS7 that the whole timeplan was so late that they had to cancel ss9 as well.

[AnttiL]

This sucks. We're likely to cancel many rallies during the season. Sweden was cut in half and now Mexico had to cancel two of its 15 proper stages.

[Rallyper]

Mexico always been a joke. And they didn´t even have to fight the weather...

However stages looks great.

Organizer not...

[PLuto]

Probably something like this...

1. They couldn't start SS8 cause they had no fire truck (since the one at start went to Lappi)

2. They waited so long for deciding what to do with SS8 and were already 10 min late from before SS7 that the whole timeplan was so late that they had to cancel ss9 as well.

And their priority is to do that stupid super special stages on time as they have all VIP there...

[wwbroe]

I am going to sleep, something i should have done earlier. What a f...cking joke.:mad:

[EstWRC]

Ogier will be smiling

we have chile cancelled,, sweden half ass program, argentina cancelled, now here to stages cancelled

rally estonia is cancelled, what the hell is gouig on?

[flat_right]

Ogier will be smiling

we have chile cancelled,, sweden half ass program, argentina cancelled, now here to stages cancelled

rally estonia is cancelled, what the hell is gouig on?

You had the answer... hell is going on

[dimviii]

good night guys

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETBiQWqWAAU1bpK?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

[EstWRC]

so tomorrows starting order?

Gus
Ott
Kalle
Elfyn
Thierry
Teemu
Ogier

good luck Ott

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Sordo now says he's not sure of restart. What a shit rally all round.

[henzo]

thats just complete bullshit, first all live is working only 10% of the time, then they cancel 2 stages cause a car burns to ashes?
Im so dissappointed in this whole even, and the start of the season, just gutted :(

[AnttiL]

I just received info that SS9 is still attempted to be driven...would be weird after announcing that both stages are canceled

[TypeR]

total bs.. how is it possible, that there is only one fire department for continuous stages..? better cancel the whole 2020 season and start off from 2021 again..
M-Sport should get some refund for letting the car burn down for not having proper firemen at place..

[henzo]

unbelievable mess this whole thing is...

[Essaj]

SS9 will be driven at 18:10

[EstWRC]

Rally México Oficial
@RallyMexico
¡ATENCIÓN! Police cars revolving light SS8 Ortega 2 CANCELADO. SS9 Las Minas 2 comienza 18:10 #RallyMX
Translated from Spanish by
ATTENTION! Police cars revolving light SS8 Ortega 2 CANCELED. SS9 Las Minas 2 begins 18:10 #RallyMX

[AnttiL]

Evans going to SS9 start

[EstWRC]

at least one sensible decision, although i still dont get why SS8 wasnt driven

[Tauri_J]

Rallies are so short already...way to go mexico ****

[AnttiL]

at least one sensible decision, although i still dont get why SS8 wasnt driven

I understand it, the fire truck from SS8 start came to put down Lappi car, and must probably stay there.

[flat_right]

Gonna be fun. I think Ott especially is driving like mad to catch Toyotas

[the sniper]

at least one sensible decision, although i still dont get why SS8 wasnt driven

I think the fire truck from the start of SS8 was the one that came back up the road to Lappi.

[EstWRC]

Gonna be fun. I think Ott especially is driving like mad to catch Toyotas

he is warming up it seems, way faster in splits on SS8 than others :D

12 secs faster than next guy

[TypeR]

yeah.. but the firetruck arrived 1million euros too late.. :D

[flat_right]

he is warming up it seems, way faster in splits on SS8 than others :D

12 secs faster than next guy

Seems like, maybe he didn't get the memo :D

[henzo]

You mean warming up like Lappi? :D
but for real, he is gaining confidence in the car, that is good... If only we would have PROPER events now!!

[AnttiL]

You mean warming up like Lappi? :D
but for real, he is gaining confidence in the car, that is good... If only we would have ANY events now!!

fixed that

[EstWRC]

two long days still to go but for me so far the surprise has been the problems of M-sport and Hyundai and Toyota having none so far, this has been usually one of their worst rallies

[Jarek Z]

Rallies are so short already...way to go mexico ****

Yeah, Rally Mexico so far - 4 proper rally stages out of 9:
SS1 1.12 km
SS2 1.12 km
SS3 31.45 km
SS4 17.24 km
SS5 13.69 km
SS6 2.71 km
SS7 31.45 km
SS8 canceled
SS9 canceled

Soon to be run:
SS10 2.33 km
SS11 2.33 km
SS12 0.73 km (!)

[EstWRC]

already they have moved Evans start time by 4 minutes further

[AnttiL]

two long days still to go but for me so far the surprise has been the problems of M-sport and Hyundai and Toyota having none so far, this has been usually one of their worst rallies

What problems M-Sport has had apart from one car burning?

[EstWRC]

What problems M-Sport has had apart from one car burning?

overheating or smth like that already in first night stages yesterday night for Gus and Lappi, today also and Suninen said he just ignored it.

[flat_right]

So tomorrow's starting position will be set after this stage?

[flat_right]

Disaster for Hyundai...

[EstWRC]

what the hell Hyundai?

[Essaj]

neuville? what's going on with the hyundais...

[flat_right]

Well done Tänak! Good starting pos for tomorrow

[EstWRC]

Yesssssss tÄnak passed Evans and Rovanpera


but his stupid mistake prevents him leading this hugely

[flat_right]

True, but rally is long and Ott can do miracles.

[henzo]

Yesssssss tÄnak passed Evans and Rovanpera


but his stupid mistake prevents him leading this hugely

mistakes happen, its about how you recover...
He has recovered well, pushing everything out of that poor i20

[EstWRC]

True, but rally is long and Ott can do miracles.

well the Hyundai is making me concern at the moment

but like you say, rally is long, tomorrow another hard and long stages

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETB4jlHU0AA3vym?format=jpg&name=medium

[masa90]

So is Neuville out? Or dropped back a bit? I can't get any resultsite to work? Also Lappis car is done I hear, crew ok?

[KiwiWRCfan]

Sordo has been retired
Neuville expected to restart

[KiwiWRCfan]

so tomorrows starting order?

Gus
Ott
Kalle
Elfyn
Thierry
Teemu
Ogier

good luck Ott
Sunday start order as decided after end of SS9
Thierry N
Gus G
Kalle R
Elfyn E
Ott T
Teemu S
Seb O

[Katvala]

What a joke that short stage was! Two donuts and a couple corners, done in 46 seconds by Evans

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[pantealex]

Very funny to read your comments during night ;)

You did cancel 2 stages :) but Mexico only 1.

[Katvala]

I think there was some translation issues. One stage got cancelled, Las minas 2 got delayed. Maybe it was expected to cancel but they ran it after all. Not such a big deal as everyone says here.. Lots of crisis maximizers...

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[EstWRC]

Sunday start order as decided after end of SS9
Thierry N
Gus G
Kalle R
Elfyn E
Ott T
Teemu S
Seb O

I made my post when it was announced that ss8 is cancelled too.

About day one. Ogier again showing why he is the king of this rally, he is so good here and only a technical failure can prevent him winning.

Awesome performance by Suninen too, I really hope he can keep it up today.

Evans did well on his first day as a cleaner, I thought he will be faster on the afternoon loop.

Good recovery from Tänak, shame about the little mistake and that ss8 was cancelled. Didn’t use his good chance to lead this rally and admits it himself to Estonian media.

Rovanperä also very good, Very very good.

About today? I wouldn’t be surprised if there is Toyota 1-2-3 by the end of the day.

[pantealex]

https://www.rallymexico.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/5.5-Start-List-Section-4-TC12E-Saturday.pdf

Starting order for Saturday.

No start for Daniel Sordo, Oliver Solberg, Alberto Heller or Ken Block.

Totally only 28 cars.

[dimviii]

https://www.rallymexico.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/5.5-Start-List-Section-4-TC12E-Saturday.pdf

Starting order for Saturday.

No start for Daniel Sordo, .

so his engine seems had permanent problem after the loose hose that emptied engine coolant.

[AnttiL]

Crazy free form donut on the Street Stage Leon

https://twitter.com/AnttiL_WRC/status/1238749329424363521

[dimviii]

1182/5000
At the moment, I don't know more about the problems encountered. In the end, we were without a battery and the car stopped suddenly. We already had an alarm before so we suspected there was a little problem with the alternator or something like that. The car suddenly cut. It is disappointment that prevails. However, I think we did the work from the first stage. We attacked, we had three best times. Despite a position on the road that was not optimal, we were fighting for victory. We'll be leaving on Saturday to try to get points in the Power Stage and for the constructors' classification, "said Thierry Neuville at our microphone.

Before continuing: "With the race facts, there are a few cars that will not start on Saturday. We are still 6th in terms of constructors, these are important points for the team. We know that the rally is tough, the others can also have problems. Today, in any case, the glitches were for us. We will have a better position on the road in the next rallies, we will easily catch those in front of us. " Rtbf

[dimviii]

"I don't believe in bad luck (note: Sordo suffered from radiator problems and Tanak went wrong at the start of the day). It's not that nothing is right. we made mistakes today and we're paying the bill. We made mistakes that we shouldn't make if we want to win the world championship. When you see a pipe coming out and a water leak or when a mechanical part breaks, these are things that should not happen, "said Andrea Adamo to our microphone.

"I don't know what happened with Neuville. He was in 3rd position, he had a good race, as he usually does. On Saturday, he will be in the situation where he can attack even more. Maybe that it won’t work. I brought the team together because it’s important to talk and say things to each other. Was it to encourage them or to put things right? Sometimes I feel alone and I don’t I need no one around me, "said the director of Hyundai Motorsport.

https://www.rtbf.be/sport/moteurs/rallye/wrc/detail_adamo-on-a-commis-des-erreurs-et-on-paie-l-addition?id=10457442&fbclid=IwAR0r05ZKoQ3SIIMbvShOLbAr3dS_td3_1q6rDSWvn mi66pDV7dLiJ-En74k

[flat_right]

About today? I wouldn’t be surprised if there is Toyota 1-2-3 by the end of the day.

No belief in Tänak? :D Boy was flying out there yesterday. Do not believe him saying that he is not comfy in his car. Times are showing that it can’t be that bad. Some changes in service and we are going to have some fun out there.

My prediction after Saturday
Ogier
Tänak +20
Evans +25


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[dimviii]

Thierry Neuville
@thierryneuville
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4h
Last but not least... you have been asking about the dog crossing the road in front of us today and I’m happy that he’s OK! I didn’t hit him and the #WRCLive production confirmed that he was seen running around by the helicopter crew. Thanks @Becsywecsy
for the confirmation
����

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETDmggGXsAAjnA7?format=jpg&name=large

[krissucool]

Like he was saying himself. He was not really flying, just using his starting position. And even doing that, Ogier was able to be competitive with him. Nothing special.

And clearly, he feels uncomfortable in the car. Like most people starting out in Hyunday.

[dimviii]

https://twitter.com/carloszayasf/status/1238639205825359872

[AnttiL]

No belief in Tänak? :D Boy was flying out there yesterday. Do not believe him saying that he is not comfy in his car. Times are showing that it can’t be that bad. Some changes in service and we are going to have some fun out there.

I believe in Tänak, but low confidence in durability of Hyundai...

[EstWRC]

I believe in Tänak, but low confidence in durability of Hyundai...

this!

and like krissucool said, Ott was very honest in the interview that he had the starting pos. advantage yesterday and didnt sound very confident for today.

i expect Evans to be very fast today with better road position and im also afraid of M-sport cars, they have had overheating problems since stage 1 here.

[AnttiL]

Will we see Neuville take a road penalty to drop between Evans and Tänak in order to make Evans and Rovanperä have a worse road position? Neuville is 40 minutes behind, he has no chance to get back onto the championship points.

[PLuto]

Very funny to read your comments during night ;)

You did cancel 2 stages :) but Mexico only 1.

Mexico has cancelled both stages. About 14 minutes later SS 9 has reborn...

[denkimi]

I believe in Tänak, but low confidence in durability of Hyundai...
this.

lets hope tanak can make it to the end, but i'm fearful.

[BigWorm]

Will we see Neuville take a road penalty to drop between Evans and Tänak in order to make Evans and Rovanperä have a worse road position? Neuville is 40 minutes behind, he has no chance to get back onto the championship points.

I think so, but might shoot themselves in the foot for manu points if an M-Sport car retires with 4 stages of the day to go. Delicate desicion.

40 minutes for missing half a stage, two super specials and one joke of a stage is incredible.

[Rally Power]

Tanak and Evans are the favourites for P2 but Suninen is doing a great job so far; it’d be great seeing him on the final podium, giving MSport staff a mood boost after yesterday misfortune. Fingers crossed.

Btw, why is Kajto so behind?

[BigWorm]

Tanak and Evans are the favourites for P2 but Suninen is doing a great job so far; it’d be great seeing him on the final podium, giving MSport staff a mood boost after yesterday misfortune. Fingers crossed.

Btw, why is Kajto so behind?

Car issues and 6 min penalty

[doubled1978]

Difficult to see anyone beating Ogier on pace, but 2nd - 5th should be a good race...

[Rally Power]

Car issues and 6 min penalty

Thanks.

[meh]

This belief in Tänak topic. I have belief in Tänak, but at the moment not that much in "Tänak and Hyundai" combination.

Additionally to Tänak's good driving, times were good because of good starting position. Mistake in shakedown, mistake in SS4, and he admits that relationship with car is complicated.

It will be interesting to see, what Evans can now do from better start position - how much it is different. The same with Suninen - can he keep the pace with equal road conditions.

[pantealex]

Will we see Neuville take a road penalty to drop between Evans and Tänak in order to make Evans and Rovanperä have a worse road position? Neuville is 40 minutes behind, he has no chance to get back onto the championship points.

He must do it again for every stage...

Current rules puts him back to his own place after each stage.

[pantealex]

Mexico has cancelled both stages. About 14 minutes later SS 9 has reborn...

No, Official notice board never had such decision.

You should know that social media messages are not official truth.

[petttu]

No, Official notice board never had such decision.

You should know that social media messages are not official truth.

Well they said it on the All Live stream at the time. They arent the organizers, but still I count them as an "semi-Official" source.

[EstWRC]

#Tyre Info - WRC - SS13Rightwards arrowSS15

All the
@Michelin

@OfficialWRC
drivers with 5 Michelin LTX Force M6 (medium)

[the sniper]

No, Official notice board never had such decision.

You should know that social media messages are not official truth.

They put up a graphic and then All Live came back on, Abi Stephens and Julian Porter appeared with Abi announcing the cancellation of the stages and the time for the next stage when All Live would return on air, for the SSS. Give us a bit of credit...

[AnttiL]

According to Kaj Lindström, the SS chiefs said the stage is canceled, but the clerk of the course never confirmed it.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Neuville starts first...

[meh]

No games with starting order yet, Neuville goes first.

[AnttiL]

I'm surprised they didn't take a road penalty

[er88]

Was this the stage with the drama last year? Incredible time from Meeke, Ogier puncture and Lappi crash + red flag helping Ogier?

[Rallyper]

Good afternoon, mates.

[dimviii]

guys a link with the Estonian splits please.Thanks in advance

[AnttiL]

Was this the stage with the drama last year? Incredible time from Meeke, Ogier puncture and Lappi crash + red flag helping Ogier?

yes, but the ending is changed so the corner where Lappi went off is omitted.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Nice heli pics..

[EstWRC]

Ott correcting the notes a lot

[BigWorm]

Evans a bit untidy

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Tanak actually looks fast.

[Deutschexpat]

guys a link with the Estonian splits please.Thanks in advance

https://sport.postimees.ee/wrc/splittimes

I think its Estonian...

[EstWRC]

quite a straight stage for Mexican standards and thats where Ott now lost all the time againt Evans