Rally Liepaja 2020 [Archive] - Motorsport Forums

Jarek Z

16th July 2020, 18:50

The second round of 2020 European Rally Championship is going to be held in Latvia.

Essential information:
Start: Saturday 15 August
Finish: Sunday 16 August
Surface: Gravel
Stages: 10
Stage distance: 180.51 kilometres
Official website: http://2020.lvrally.com/eng
Previous winners:
2019: Oliver Solberg/Aaron Johnston (Volkswagen Polo GTI R5)
2018: Nikolay Gryazin/Yaroslav Fedorov (ŠKODA Fabia R5)
2017: Nikolay Gryazin/Yaroslav Fedorov (ŠKODA Fabia R5)
2016: Ralfs Sirmacis/Arturs Šimins (ŠKODA Fabia R5)
2015: Craig Breen/Scott Martin (Peugeot 208 T16)

Entry list is open and some interesting names have already appeared:
Craig BREEN
Emil LINDHOLM
Dominik DINKEL
Miko MARCZYK
Calum DEVINE

Updated entry list:
http://2020.lvrally.com/eng/rally-liepaja/competitors/ec

26th July 2020, 11:16

Erik Pietarinen and Mikko Heikkila on the list with Fabia R5 now too. Is Heikilla good?

pantealex

26th July 2020, 11:53

Erik Pietarinen and Mikko Heikkila on the list with Fabia R5 now too. Is Heikilla good?

Has been Top 3-5 this year in Finnish Championship, so he is quite good.
Both have entered with Rally2 EVO, not with old R5

26th July 2020, 12:11

Has been Top 3-5 this year in Finnish Championship, so he is quite good.
Both have entered with Rally2 EVO, not with old R5

Thanks :) Latvia should be a good hunting ground for both.

pantealex

26th July 2020, 13:37

Thanks :) Latvia should be a good hunting ground for both.

Pietarinen should fight for win (if WRC "stars" don´t enter)
Lindholm ? depending how good MRF-tyre is
Heikkilä is Top10 material
Pynnönen is also faster than some ERC regulars

26th July 2020, 13:42

Pietarinen should fight for win (if WRC "stars" don´t enter)

Would be a great warm up for Estonia ;)

Perhaps more realistically I’d love to see Solberg and Gryazin on the entry list.

26th July 2020, 16:01

I think Solberg just said he is going to Latvia.

Jarek Z

26th July 2020, 16:33

Also Gregoire Munster said something like that at the finish line in Roma: "I hope to go to Latvia."

the sniper

26th July 2020, 16:44

I think Solberg just said he is going to Latvia.

Yeah, said so last night in the media zone live stream.

Fast Eddie WRC

27th July 2020, 12:58

I really hope Ingram can be back for this one.

tc10a

29th July 2020, 17:02

Crazy restrictions for a lot of european countries - probably quite a lot of teams will skip this round I guess. Questionable if this should be with ERC status then.

https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p960x960/116372122_3143738412412297_7033557225974711736_o.j pg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=2XxU41bK4YQAX_1PrEX&_nc_ht=scontent-vie1-1.xx&_nc_tp=6&oh=13d282294c309be92654a16d66046c01&oe=5F478EC1

Fast Eddie WRC

29th July 2020, 17:41

Entry just announced for..

MADS ØSTBERG !

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EeH9cDiWkAEf1Zn?format=jpg&name=small

29th July 2020, 18:32

Entry just announced for..

MADS ØSTBERG !

Mads vs Luky vs Oliver will be very interesting. I guess those three will battle for the podium, maybe Breen and Lindholm can join in too.

dimviii

29th July 2020, 18:43

Mads vs Luky vs Oliver will be very interesting..

cant wait!

Mads on Michelins,Luky and Oliver on Pirellis,and Breen Lindholm with mrf

hari

29th July 2020, 18:52

MOL Racing Team with Norbert Herczig will cancel their entry because of the restrictions according to Raimund Baumschlager at Powerstage Rallyetalk. No BRR team at Liepaja.

Fast Eddie WRC

29th July 2020, 19:24

On the next two Friday's the list of Latvia's restricted countries will change. So it's still up in the air who may or may not be able to take part.

http://2020.lvrally.com/eng/covid-19

dimviii

29th July 2020, 19:40

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EeHe6QsXYAEYCVt?format=png&name=small

Fast Eddie WRC

29th July 2020, 23:03

O. Solberg has been testing with Škoda in the Czech Rep straight after Roma.

Fast Eddie WRC

29th July 2020, 23:10

Entries close tomorow. The organiser says another interesting name is coming...

Fast Eddie WRC

30th July 2020, 15:31

Llarena entry is confirmed.

Hope he can come as Spain is on the Restricted list.

30th July 2020, 15:54

Nikolay Gryazin on the list in i20 R5 with a new co-driver.

PLuto

30th July 2020, 23:00

Entries will be good, dont worry.

Tom206wrc

31st July 2020, 12:26

What an interesting surprise to see Mads Östberg on the entrylist :D

Fast Eddie WRC

31st July 2020, 17:29

Solberg testing in a Škoda. Back to the Polo in Liepaja though I assume.

https://youtu.be/7g5-OjnHTtY

1st August 2020, 10:08

Solberg testing in a Škoda. Back to the Polo in Liepaja though I assume.

https://youtu.be/7g5-OjnHTtY

I don’t know but maybe Skoda could do with using some good drivers on some high profile events now that the C3, i20 and Polo all seem to be on a high level.

pantealex

1st August 2020, 13:28

I don’t know but maybe Skoda could do with using some good drivers on some high profile events now that the C3, i20 and Polo all seem to be on a high level.

Let´s wait for Liepaja / WRC Estonia results

I´m pretty sure that there will be Skoda among TOP3.

tc10a

1st August 2020, 13:58

Now France is also on the list for the ridiculous strict travel rules.

Fast Eddie WRC

2nd August 2020, 13:11

I don’t know but maybe Skoda could do with using some good drivers on some high profile events now that the C3, i20 and Polo all seem to be on a high level.

Bit odd really driving a Škoda Fabia in WRC2 but a VW Polo in ERC.

Shame he didnt just drive his own-funded Polo and let Škoda give someone else a chance.

Fast Eddie WRC

2nd August 2020, 13:18

Nice to see former winner Nikolay Gryazin is definitely confirmed (Hyundai R5).

dimviii

2nd August 2020, 14:08

Bit odd really driving a Škoda Fabia in WRC2 but a VW Polo in ERC.

Shame he didnt just drive his own-funded Polo and let Škoda give someone else a chance.

lets say to Ingram?

tommeke_B

2nd August 2020, 14:09

shame he didnt just drive his own-funded polo and let Škoda give someone else a chance.

lol

Fast Eddie WRC

2nd August 2020, 16:38

lets say to Ingram?

Anybody who doesnt already have backing or a famous daddy.

the sniper

2nd August 2020, 16:54

Anybody who doesnt already have backing or a famous daddy.

Jon is British national rallying famous, so Chris wouldn't qualify either. ;)

Mirek

2nd August 2020, 18:39

Anybody who doesnt already have backing or a famous daddy.

Please stop finally. It's pathetic.

mousti

2nd August 2020, 20:10

pantealex

3rd August 2020, 08:20

Lol indeed and it's not certain that Skoda will continue the program with Solberg in WRC2 without funding..

Nevertheless almost every Rally is now interesting to follow "thanks" to Covid-19.

Solberg is WRC3 driver

Tidemand has been only WRC2 driver with Skoda (not with factory car)

I just can´t believe that Eddie is suggesting that someone who has car/connections is not allowed to take factory seat, every single factory driver have good management behind them.

Fast Eddie WRC

3rd August 2020, 13:35

Solberg is WRC3 driver

Tidemand has been only WRC2 driver with Skoda (not with factory car)

I just can´t believe that Eddie is suggesting that someone who has car/connections is not allowed to take factory seat, every single factory driver have good management behind them.

I thought he was in WRC-2 after seeing he was testing in a Skoda in the Czech Rep.

pantealex

3rd August 2020, 15:19

I thought he was in WRC-2 after seeing he was testing in a Skoda in the Czech Rep.

Could be in future but has only WRC3 starts in 2020.

Fast Eddie WRC

3rd August 2020, 16:01

RevistaScratch:
'It should be remembered that the Nordic managed to obtain the official endorsement of Skoda Motorsport at the beginning of the year . Thanks to this agreement, he alternates the Czech model with a Polo GTI at various World Rally events, specifically in the WRC3 category.'

https://www.skoda-motorsport.com/en/skoda-motorsport-cooperates-with-oliver-solberg/

Fast Eddie WRC

3rd August 2020, 16:09

Mirek

3rd August 2020, 16:58

No wonder I was confused re Solberg...

'Professional crews will contest the World Rally Championship-2 and privateers will contest the World Rally Championship-3. But some privately-entered crews will be eligible to compete in the World Rally Championship-2 provided that they can demonstrate their commitment to contesting the entire championship'.

Loeb won WRC as a privateer 14 years ago. There were countless such "privateers" since then. Nothing has changed. It's only about the name of the entrant on the entry list. When it's Oliver Solberg, it's privateer, when it's Skoda Motorsport, it's manufacturer.

mousti

3rd August 2020, 18:03

Solberg is WRC3 driver

Tidemand has been only WRC2 driver with Skoda (not with factory car)

I just can´t believe that Eddie is suggesting that someone who has car/connections is not allowed to take factory seat, every single factory driver have good management behind them.Correct Skoda officially didn't enter WRC2 indeed :D. We'll have to see now if it was for development or still for WRC..

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RICARDO75

3rd August 2020, 18:33

pantealex

3rd August 2020, 21:22

Rakan Al Rashed not going to Rally Liepāja.
"Bad news, unfortunately we had to call off our participation in the Liepaja ERC rally. After continuously monitoring the situation with international flights due to COVID-19 we’re not able to fly to the event. "

He also canceled his entry to small Rally in Jämsä, Finland this weeks Saturday, so probably couldn´t fly to Finland this week.
https://www.ewrc-results.com/entries/67484-jamsan-aijat-ralli-2020/
Out of Liepaja entries: Pietarinen and Heikkilä are driving there.

Jarek Z

4th August 2020, 09:54

Mads vs Luky vs Oliver will be very interesting. I guess those three will battle for the podium, maybe Breen and Lindholm can join in too.

But Mads says that he has no plans “to do anything special” ;)
https://www.fiaerc.com/why-ostberg-wont-be-the-special-one-on-erc-rally-liepaja/

sindroms

4th August 2020, 11:38

Mads vs Luky vs Oliver will be very interesting. I guess those three will battle for the podium, maybe Breen and Lindholm can join in too.

From what I saw last week in Rally Rokiškis Gryazin definitely will be in a fight for victory.

4th August 2020, 13:13

Solberg testing the Polo on Latvian style roads so i guess he's in that for Liepaja.

4th August 2020, 13:15

But Mads says that he has no plans “to do anything special” ;)
https://www.fiaerc.com/why-ostberg-wont-be-the-special-one-on-erc-rally-liepaja/

Little bit misleading headline.. he's talking about not doing anything different to prepare. Elsewhere he has said he's going to Latvia to win.

Fast Eddie WRC

4th August 2020, 15:27

@CallumDevine27
It’s been a tough 2 weeks in Italy to say the least but it’s time to reset and refocus. Looking forward to the fast gravel roads of @LVRally and getting some @FIAERC points on the board.

Fast Eddie WRC

4th August 2020, 15:38

Solberg testing the Polo on Latvian style roads so i guess he's in that for Liepaja.

This was his Škoda test the other day:
https://youtu.be/7g5-OjnHTtY

Jarek Z

4th August 2020, 16:28

This was his Škoda test the other day:
https://youtu.be/7g5-OjnHTtY

Is he sitting in a rally car every day? ;)

4th August 2020, 17:57

This was his Škoda test the other day:
https://youtu.be/7g5-OjnHTtY

Kopecky drove that test too so I guess it was a development test rather than preparing for any specific event.

Fast Eddie WRC

5th August 2020, 09:40

http://2020.lvrally.com/eng/covid-19/list-of-red-list-countries

sindroms

5th August 2020, 10:28

http://2020.lvrally.com/eng/covid-19/list-of-red-list-countries

http://2020.lvrally.com/upload/images/RallyLiepaja2020_Covid19_Infographic.jpg

Fast Eddie WRC

5th August 2020, 13:08

Oliver Solberg @OliverSolberg01

This year though it's all about preparing for the next @OfficialWRC round in Estonia. Liepaja should be a really exciting event and good prep for that, and I'll be going for another win this time for sure !

sindroms

5th August 2020, 13:26

Lukyanuk, Solberg, Gryazin, Breen, Ostberg, Lindholm, Pietarinen - it have to be a great fight :)

Tom206wrc

5th August 2020, 16:18

Do you know if Pedro Antunes continues ERC Junior program and will be in Liepaja :confused:

Reis Eduardo

5th August 2020, 17:19

Antunes will not be in Liepaja and has no further scheduled ERC presence. Its focus for 2020 is the 208 Peugeot Cup Iberica

pantealex

6th August 2020, 07:27

Competitors list
http://2020.lvrally.com/upload/files/RallyLiepaja2020_CompetitorsList_v20200806.pdf

tommeke_B

6th August 2020, 07:48

Great list! The battle between those first 5 (Lukyanuk, Ostberg, Solberg, Breen, Gryazin) could be epic!

By the way, anyone who knows why Gryazin started working with another codriver?

6th August 2020, 09:18

Great list! Shame no Fiesta with a top driver but i guess that would be a big risk.

tommeke_B

6th August 2020, 10:01

Great list! Shame no Fiesta with a top driver but i guess that would be a big risk.

Why would that be a big risk? By not having a top driver taking part, they're not improving their reputation either. In the mean time Citroën, Hyundai and Skoda keep selling cars.

Fast Eddie WRC

6th August 2020, 10:07

Maybe Fourmaux would've been here if he hadnt destroyed the Fiesta in Rome ?

6th August 2020, 10:40

Why would that be a big risk? By not having a top driver taking part, they're not improving their reputation either. In the mean time Citroën, Hyundai and Skoda keep selling cars.

Because if they sent Lappi or Suninen anything less than a win would look bad.

I suppose you could say it wouldn’t make things worse.

Rally Power

6th August 2020, 11:15

Because if they sent Lappi or Suninen anything less than a win would look bad.

I suppose you could say it wouldn’t make things worse.

What really puzzles me is why hasn't MSport homologated any Joker yet, once it's clear the car can cope its rivals pace.

Tom206wrc

6th August 2020, 13:35

Competitors list
http://2020.lvrally.com/upload/files/RallyLiepaja2020_CompetitorsList_v20200806.pdf

Odd the absence of Marijan Griebel replaced by Sean Johnston :confused:

pantealex

6th August 2020, 15:19

What really puzzles me is why hasn't MSport homologated any Joker yet, once it's clear the car can cope its rivals pace.

MSport did announce Fiesta Rally2 yesterday, maybe that has some Jokers...

pantealex

6th August 2020, 15:20

Why would that be a big risk? By not having a top driver taking part, they're not improving their reputation either. In the mean time Citroën, Hyundai and Skoda keep selling cars.

For privateer driver it´s a risk.

But Msport for sure should have sended someone...

Fast Eddie WRC

6th August 2020, 15:44

Seems M-Sport may have already missed the boat with the progress and sales already gained the C3, i20 and Polo.

Something dramatic will have to happen soon to get them back on track with the Mk2 Fiesta.

Fast Eddie WRC

9th August 2020, 17:26

Solberg test drone video:
https://twitter.com/i/status/1292501896268136448

Rally Power

9th August 2020, 21:47

Great indications from MRF tyres on gravel; Lindholm dominated Rally Cittá di Arezo until a mechanical issue before the last stage. Andreucci inherit the win on a C3. https://www.ewrc-results.com/results/61191-rally-citta-di-arezzo-crete-senesi-e-valtiberina-2020/

Campedelli returned at Arezo after a long break, ending on a nice P2 although his MkII Fiesta was 0.8s/km slower than Lindholm’s Fabia, until the Finn retirement.

PLuto

9th August 2020, 21:50

Do you know if Pedro Antunes continues ERC Junior program and will be in Liepaja :confused:

Pedro Antunes was planning to compete in Liepaja and in one time he was also on entry list. But crash in Rome and also covid restrictions forced to withdrawn from the rally for whole PT Racing, who was planning to be in Liepaja with two cars.

PLuto

9th August 2020, 21:50

Great list! Shame no Fiesta with a top driver but i guess that would be a big risk.

Fourmaux destroyed his car in Roma...

PLuto

9th August 2020, 21:51

Great list! The battle between those first 5 (Lukyanuk, Ostberg, Solberg, Breen, Gryazin) could be epic!

By the way, anyone who knows why Gryazin started working with another codriver?

Yaroslav has issues with visa...

10th August 2020, 10:00

Fourmaux destroyed his car in Roma...

Had they planned to send that car to Latvia with a different driver?

Fast Eddie WRC

10th August 2020, 11:05

I said this last week...

Maybe Fourmaux would've been here if he hadnt destroyed the Fiesta in Rome ?

KKSF

12th August 2020, 17:39

Video from today's FIA ERC Rally Liepaja 2020 Pre Event Official Tests:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBM7Lo4KwLw

pantealex

13th August 2020, 09:06

Is Østberg alllowed to score ERC points ?
or is he just driving for "glory" ?

Luki is FIA+ERC but Mads just FIA and 39/47 others are ERC.

PLuto should know.

Fast Eddie WRC

13th August 2020, 12:48

Mads isnt listed as an ERC entry, just for the Baltic Rally Trophy. But I guess he will take points of those that finish behind him...

BTW, he was pretty sideways on his test:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfPuyU9XoAENIfS?format=jpg&name=medium

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfPuy57WoAMEUo0?format=jpg&name=medium

Fast Eddie WRC

13th August 2020, 12:52

Livestream on YT & FB:

Friday, August 14, 20:15 - Start Position Selection
Friday, August 14, --:-- - Press Conference

Saturday, August 15, 12:20 - SS1 TALSI

Saturday, August 15, 15:20 - SS1 SC GRUPA

Sunday, August 16, 10:00 - SS5 LIEPĀJA

Sunday, August 16, 16:15 - SS10 NESTE

Fast Eddie WRC

13th August 2020, 13:12

Pre-event interviews:

https://www.facebook.com/LVRally/videos/1150961548610308/

m-ast

13th August 2020, 14:16

Is Østberg alllowed to score ERC points ?
or is he just driving for "glory" ?

Luki is FIA+ERC but Mads just FIA and 39/47 others are ERC.

PLuto should know.

If not registered he can't score points

dimviii

14th August 2020, 12:18

dirtfishrally
@DirtFishRally
A competitor in the @FIAERC
's ERC3 Junior category has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of @LVRally

https://dirtfish.com/rally/erc/rally-liepaja-competitor-tests-positive-for-covid-19/

Fast Eddie WRC

14th August 2020, 14:08

FP times:

https://www.ewrc-results.com/shake/61090-rally-liepaja-2020/

Fast Eddie WRC

14th August 2020, 14:38

No FP times for Callum Devine. Scrutineering issue.

Lukyanuk spun on FP1.

Basso not here - couldnt quite get the budget.

Fast Eddie WRC

14th August 2020, 15:03

Lukyanuk was first on the road in Quali so set a slower time (sweeping). He wont get the best road position for the rally.

14th August 2020, 15:23

Big surprise for me so far is Marczyk but i suppose they do have fast gravel roads in Poland.

Fast Eddie WRC

14th August 2020, 16:27

Bad luck again for Devine... :(

'Callum Devine’s car was found to have a bent rollcage tube and wasn’t allowed to take the start.'

Fast Eddie WRC

14th August 2020, 19:27

Better news from Callum Devine:

A few dramas today as some of you may have seen. Anyway all sorted now thankfully despite missing qualifying and we’re on the start list for tomorrow. We start 19th on the road, just behind fellow Hyundai Customer Racing Junior Driver Gregoire Munster.

pantealex

14th August 2020, 20:21

pantealex

14th August 2020, 20:51

http://2020.lvrally.com/upload/files/RallyLiepaja2020_Start_List_Leg1.pdf

Starting order for Saturday
43 cars totally, 38 for ERC points

14th August 2020, 20:57

QS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4llwFPhEqQ

Gryazin onboard QS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyFFCJwJBn4

Fast Eddie WRC

14th August 2020, 22:13

It seems the roads may get rutted for the later starters and /or dust could be an issue. Lukyanuk could be in a decent middle start position after all.

15th August 2020, 09:49

Technical issue broadcasting SS1 :(

Rally Hokkaido

15th August 2020, 10:44

Watching a video stream on the official FB page of a fast section on SS2. https://www.facebook.com/LVRally/videos/667134637227115/?v=667134637227115&notif_id=1597486780665804&notif_t=live_video

Rally Hokkaido

15th August 2020, 11:03

Dust is staying on the stage, now.

dimviii

15th August 2020, 11:37

FIA ERC
@FIAERC
Rear right puncture for Nikolay Gryazin. He only loses 3.1" to Oliver Solberg.
#FIAERC #RallyLiepaja

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfdBzFNXsAADZHa?format=jpg&name=small

dimviii

15th August 2020, 11:41

Oliver Solberg
@OliverSolberg01
Fastest through SS1, despite losing 5s with a stall on the start line
Smiling face with open mouth and cold sweat
nice start! Off to SS2 now.
@FIAERC
@LVRally

nice pass from Luky
https://twitter.com/SaariJarno/status/1294575397829582848

dimviii

15th August 2020, 12:03

ERC star Alexey Lukyanuk described yesterday’s Rally Liepāja Qualifying Stage as the “worst of my career”.

Lukyanuk, who tops the FIA European Rally Championship following his highly impressive Rally di Roma Capitale triumph last month, was ninth quickest through the 4.61-kilometre Welcome to Latvia stage in his Saintéloc Junior Team Citroën C3 R5.

“The qualifying [was] not really fantastic to be honest,” said the Russian. “It was not the start we were hoping for. Actually, finishing the qualifying I thought we were quite okay, I believe at my maximum but it looks like small things delayed us on the way, like being first on the road after the two-wheel-drive cars. It looks really strange and frustrating but I think it’s the worst qualifying of my career.”

While the Qualifying Stage was a frustrating affair for Lukyanuk, the Pirelli-equipped driver said the fact he was able to reach Liepāja as a “small win” due to travel issues.

“I actually had some doubts we could make our way to the rally,” said the St Petersburg-based driver. “At some point I thought if we get to the rally then already it’s a small win and it was a big relief when we finally made it to this location.”

https://www.fiaerc.com/lukyanuk-rues-worst-qualifying-of-erc-career/

Fast Eddie WRC

15th August 2020, 12:46

SS3 is live on YT.

15th August 2020, 12:55

SS3 is live on YT.

Fantastic footage!

Fast Eddie WRC

15th August 2020, 13:02

Breen not bad, only 3s off Luky and with dust issues.

Lindholm faster. Good for MRF's.

Fast Eddie WRC

15th August 2020, 13:15

So so impressive again by Solberg.

Fast Eddie WRC

15th August 2020, 14:33

Drama on SS4 - Gryazin crashed heavily and Solberg spun.

15th August 2020, 14:38

Good stage by Luky, tightening things up at the front nicely. Hopefully Gryazin and co-driver ok.

Fast Eddie WRC

15th August 2020, 14:40

Gryazin
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Efd8nSOXYAEwjNZ?format=jpg&name=large

Aftermath vid https://twitter.com/matziss/status/1294636986196795392

Sulland

15th August 2020, 14:51

Much dust today, organizers need to allow more space btw starts not to affect the results.

pantealex

15th August 2020, 15:37

Much dust today, organizers need to allow more space btw starts not to affect the results.

They were using 2min intervals today, could be hard to make it longer because rally has schedules...

dimviii

15th August 2020, 15:44

nice fight! Lets see if Luky can close to Oliver tomorow with better road position,or he will go for the safe points?
Sesks took the lead from Ken at last stage

AnttiL

15th August 2020, 16:35

Drama on SS4 - Gryazin crashed heavily and Solberg spun.

Lindholm spun as well

15th August 2020, 18:28

Full SS1 onboard with Luky: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wza1X691jWg

Gryazin SS2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q75d1FcNf0g

Hard to tell exactly as it’s two different stages but it looks to me like the Hyundai runs a higher top speed and tops out later than the Citroen.

tommeke_B

15th August 2020, 19:17

Anyone who understands the language who knows what's going on with the onboard of Gryazin? It sounds like the delivery of notes isn't great, almost like he got lost in them a few times?

15th August 2020, 19:49

Quite some ride with Solberg, that car looks so nimble, seems you can fling it at the corners and any speed you like..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYGrC103CP8

dimviii

15th August 2020, 20:51

�� A bit about our accident on the SS4. Today we were really trying to get the most out of our car. I was enjoying this stage, and I was pushing hard when the car went off the road under braking in a left-hander. It could’ve been because of our tires that had been worn out worse than we expected in this rally. I thought I was braking well in advance before the corner but actually it was too late to turn.

It’s a great shame that we didn’t get to fight for leadership until the end. It’s still unclear whether our car will be fixed. It’s a two-hour drive from Talsi to Liepaja, and our mechanics are likely to spend the whole night working on the car. We really hope that our car gets done on time and that we are able to continue to rally.

https://t.me/s/nikolaygryazin

pantealex

15th August 2020, 21:12

http://2020.lvrally.com/upload/files/RallyLiepaja2020_ERC_Start_List_Leg2.pdf

Starting order for Sunday

Fast Eddie WRC

15th August 2020, 22:51

Lukyanuk asked about Solberg says they are on different levels - he only has one day of testing and cant develop the car, and just does the best he can with it, and the one is son of a world champion.

dimviii

16th August 2020, 07:50

Lindholm after jump

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfhlctMX0AAUbT_?format=jpg&name=small

flagLindholm Emil - Korhonen Mikael
"We had little moments on the jump."

dimviii

16th August 2020, 07:51

Nikolay Gryazin
@nikolay_gryazin
Good morning everyone.
Our team managed to fix the car so now we are ready to start Day 2 of Rally Liepaja. There are six special stages to go.

dimviii

16th August 2020, 08:04

When you're a rally driver AND a DIY maestro.
Raul Jeets fixing his broken gearshift in style!
#FIAERC #RallyLiepaja

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfhrdnJX0AA1j59?format=jpg&name=medium
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfhrdnJXsAA8w4e?format=jpg&name=medium

KKS

16th August 2020, 08:22

Seems full of battles Day1 leads to standard 'sunday driving' leg today. Oliver and Mads is too fast for ERC level and that ruin battles.

Fast Eddie WRC

16th August 2020, 08:35

Devine rolled. Tough start to his ERC career continues.

Tom206wrc

16th August 2020, 09:21

Breen lost a lot of time on SS7 :confused:

dimviii

16th August 2020, 09:23

Amazing pace from Solberg!

dimviii

16th August 2020, 09:24

Breen lost a lot of time on SS7 :confused:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Efh9xnmXoAErBBG?format=jpg&name=medium

Fast Eddie WRC

16th August 2020, 09:30

Solberg has more than doubled his lead this morning.

Seems Lukyanuk isnt bothered he's just getting points for the Title. If Solberg was was doing the whole Ch'ship it would be a great battle.

AnttiL

16th August 2020, 09:51

Solberg has more than doubled his lead this morning.

Seems Lukyanuk isnt bothered he's just getting points for the Title. If Solberg was was doing the whole Ch'ship it would be a great battle.

Maybe Luky learned something from last year ;) . He also said in an interview he’s not pushing to the max all the time.

pantealex

16th August 2020, 10:31

Fast Eddie WRC

16th August 2020, 11:01

Devine roll:

https://twitter.com/FIAERC/status/1294930249294188544?s=20

Sulland

16th August 2020, 11:01

Oliver and Mads are not doing the whole championship, so Luky might think tactics for the title.

But again impressed by the young Solberg!
Is the Polo a better car than the rest, in these conditions?

Fast Eddie WRC

16th August 2020, 11:03

If Lukyanuk had the testing and chance to develop the C3 more to his liking he would be mighty fast. But he is on a really tight budget.

Fast Eddie WRC

16th August 2020, 11:25

Molle was off at Devine's place too:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Efh_fYRWoAAEnS6?format=jpg&name=large

16th August 2020, 12:22

If Lukyanuk had the testing and chance to develop the C3 more to his liking he would be mighty fast. But he is on a really tight budget.

Yes, i'm not aware he had a PET and his co-driver is wearing one of Alexey's very old helmets.

And yes Gryazin is very fast but again he crashed.

Augury

16th August 2020, 12:44

Broken radiator for Sesks.

KKS

16th August 2020, 12:51

Broken radiator for Sesks.
And Torn will be cruising to his win rest of stages:(

Fast Eddie WRC

16th August 2020, 13:02

Broken radiator for Sesks.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfiuNDfX0AMnhZu?format=jpg&name=medium

Fast Eddie WRC

16th August 2020, 13:09

Yes, i'm not aware he had a PET and his co-driver is wearing one of Alexey's very old helmets.

Lukyanuk had a one-day PET:
'I hope that, having begun with last year’s starting settings, we moved forward during the test day and found the most optimal ones – we were able to prepare better and will show a good pace right off the bat.'

dimviii

16th August 2020, 13:52

https://twitter.com/LVRally/status/1294989100840255488

Fast Eddie WRC

16th August 2020, 14:01

Congrats to Solberg - his speed is the real deal whatever his advantages.

Sulland

16th August 2020, 14:12

AnttiL

16th August 2020, 14:15

Ville Pynnönen off on SS9

https://twitter.com/pynski/status/1294989761929711616?s=21

Fast Eddie WRC

16th August 2020, 17:35

Any chance of Solberg doing the whole season of he has the chance to win the overall title after the ERC1 Junior events ? Or will it clash with WRC2 ?

ERC1 Junior win must be nailed on for him. Is there a big cash prize again this year ?

KKS

16th August 2020, 21:47

mousti

17th August 2020, 07:57

For the moment it's unclear if he will start at Estonia.. Probably yes..

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sindroms

17th August 2020, 10:02

Back from Liepaja. Short and quick impressions.

Solberg. VW Polo still is the best R5 car. It's awesome to see how stable it is - like iron on ironing board :) Oliver did the good job of course.
Gryazin, Tried to match Solberg pace very hard. In SS4 in place we were he left nothing for reserve he was on 103% there. His crash looks quite strange tough. Those who have rolled there in previous years did it after that access road which appears on crash video. Now this corner will be "Gryazin corner" forever - because he has rolled there in opposite direction (Rally Talsi 2016) too :)
Lukyanuk. First day he was the good, old Luky. Aggressive, attacking... just wow. In second day seems like he decided no to rush, just solid drive.
Ostberg. It was so visible what it means - to be a professional rally driver. Most perfect lines from all.
Breen, Lindholm, Pietarinen - solid drive, very enjoyable to see.

I must say it was great pleasure to see all first 15 cars. All of them tried to show the best they can. My driver or rally - Gregoire Munster. Especially in a first day. 7th place after first day and in overall in a such company it's outstanding performance. He could ended his rally in SS8 where few hundred meters from our spot he took a very strange line and traces on grass showed he was inch away from hitting road sign. I'm glad he stayed on road.

faateris

18th August 2020, 11:56

Rally Liepāja photos - http://janisasaris.com/jaunumi

JA

m-ast

18th August 2020, 12:01

Seems that Peugeot messed up in the new 208 homologation form:
http://2020.lvrally.com/upload/files/RallyLiepaja2020_ERC_Stewards_Decision_No12.pdf

Mirek

18th August 2020, 14:38

What s surprise...

PLuto

18th August 2020, 16:16

Seems full of battles Day1 leads to standard 'sunday driving' leg today. Oliver and Mads is too fast for ERC level and that ruin battles.

Oliver is this year ERC level :-) And to say the truth, he was unbeatable in Liepaja. And Ostberg? Nobody of others was taking care about him as he was not scoring points to ERC. That is also reason why Lucas was not trying to catch him during Sunday as it makes no sense for him...

PLuto

18th August 2020, 16:16

PLuto

18th August 2020, 16:18

or maybe Luky just isn´t fastest driver in world.

He is fast but maybe not fastest Rally2 driver.

Probably he is not trying 100% now but I think Gryazin and Oliver are faster in those Latvian roads.

Lucas is in different position this year. He has lost some sponsors, so his budget is much tighter than usually. Which means less testing before events and more pressure not to crash... Like I wrote, Oliver was unbeatable this weekend and fighting with Mads has no sense for him.

PLuto

18th August 2020, 16:23

The kid is amazing, Winning again!
Having the family he has, gives some pros, but the stages still needs to be driven. This is pure talent!

Will be interesting to see his speed in WRC in RC2, can he win there as well, even with swapping to the Skoda?

Lets wait for other events. We have seen in the past that he can be really fast on fast gravel. But we will see on different types of stages, for example on Azores...

PLuto

18th August 2020, 16:27

Logistically he can do only two last tarmac rallys. And seems that VW Polo #1 owned by Solberg seems didn't have a tarmac spec suspension. So he can rent some other Polo and not wait till car comes from Sardegna to Hungary. And now not clear which rounds will be with Fabia and which wit Polo..

WRC2 title is much more better, that we see that ERC not so competitive

Oliver is not fighting in WRC2. And to say the truth, in WRC3 he is not in the best situation now too. So we will see ;) And last sentence I ignore as I know that you want only provoke ;)

pantealex

18th August 2020, 17:28

Oliver is not fighting in WRC2. And to say the truth, in WRC3 he is not in the best situation now too. So we will see ;) And last sentence I ignore as I know that you want only provoke ;)

KKS did forget that WRC2 has had maximum 6 entrants ...

and like you said Oliver is WRC3 driver.