[ERC] Rally di Roma Capitale 2022

[Eli]

Colosseum to host Rome ERC superspecial

The famous landmark will host the opening stage of Rally di Roma Capitale this year:

https://dirtfish.com/rally/erc/colosseum-to-host-rome-erc-superspecial/

[Jarek Z]

Closing date for entries - July 11
Entry List in seeded order published - July 15

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Colosseum to host Rome ERC superspecial

The famous landmark will host the opening stage of Rally di Roma Capitale this year:

https://dirtfish.com/rally/erc/colosseum-to-host-rome-erc-superspecial/

A stage in the centre of a major European capital city is really bringing rallying to the people and great publicity for the sport.

[Jarek Z]

Mārtiņš Sesks confirmed for Rally di Roma Capitale, in the colours of Team MRF Tyres, together with Llarena, Pardo, Herczig and Campedelli:
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc/news/erc/2022/sesks-confirmed-in-team-mrf-tyres-rome-line-up/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Mārtiņš Sesks confirmed for Rally di Roma Capitale, in the colours of Team MRF Tyres, together with Llarena, Pardo, Herczig and Campedelli:
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc/news/erc/2022/sesks-confirmed-in-team-mrf-tyres-rome-line-up/

I'm not surprised after his win in Latvia and the way the MRF guy was going crazy at the finish.

[Andre Oliveira]

75 entries: https://www.ewrc-results.com/entries/73887-rally-di-roma-capitale-2022/

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXt7iNIVEAAPbEM?format=jpg&name=medium

[Danny0405]

Good point is that all of top 9 except Araujo (logical) seems to be there (there were some financial concerns for Solans and Tempestini).
With also locals Crugnola, Andolfi and Basso being there.
Interesting to see Mares also + Virves in Rally3

When looking at the other categories, one surprise only: Fotia is missing in ERC4 (a bit surprising for a tarmac driver). Renault disappointed with his results? (Also some rumors about management changes in Renault/Alpine Sport; if true, maybe some impacts on their Rally3 program?)

[WRCStan]

75 entries: https://www.ewrc-results.com/entries/73887-rally-di-roma-capitale-2022/

Sportity link is a great addition.

[PLuto]

Good point is that all of top 9 except Araujo (logical) seems to be there (there were some financial concerns for Solans and Tempestini).
With also locals Crugnola, Andolfi and Basso being there.
Interesting to see Mares also + Virves in Rally3

When looking at the other categories, one surprise only: Fotia is missing in ERC4 (a bit surprising for a tarmac driver). Renault disappointed with his results? (Also some rumors about management changes in Renault/Alpine Sport; if true, maybe some impacts on their Rally3 program?)

Not all on the list are sure with the start. Still budget issues or missing car (or both)... Absence of Fotia should be related to management changes...

[Tom K]

I don't think Solans will be there, unfortunately.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I don't think Solans will be there, unfortunately.

Looks like you are correct. :(

"Nil Solans will not appear in Rome.

Time problems prevent Kowax 2Brally Racing's Hyundai i20 N Rally2 from being fine-tuned. Marc Martí's injury finishes off the job."

https://www.revistascratch.com/erc/noticia/nil-solans-no-saldra-en-roma-65811

[Tom K]

I am curious if "time-problems" is nice wording of "money-problems". Nevertheless - shame. I could be nice fight with Italian guys.

[PLuto]

I am curious if "time-problems" is nice wording of "money-problems". Nevertheless - shame. I could be nice fight with Italian guys.

It was sure also before closing date for entries that Kowax 2B will not have available car for Rome. He was trying to find car from different team, I know there were discussions also with Hyundai Italy...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

It was sure also before closing date for entries that Kowax 2B will not have available car for Rome. He was trying to find car from different team, I know there were discussions also with Hyundai Italy...

They couldn't fix his i20 in two weeks ? Why was this, supply issues ?

[Jarek Z]

They say here that there is a slight chance that Llarena can win the championship already this Sunday:
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc/news/erc/2022/solans-withdraws-from-rally-di-roma-capitale/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

They say here that there is a slight chance that Llarena can win the championship already this Sunday:
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc/news/erc/2022/solans-withdraws-from-rally-di-roma-capitale/

The slight chance is that he wont...

[Danny0405]

The slight chance is that he wont...

Well, assuming there is a 8th round, it should be a little short this weekend I think:
He should finish at least 2nd (+ 5th in PS), or 3rd (+ at least 2nd in PS) to write off Solans definitively (even if I think Solans will not finish the rest of the season no but I mean officially).
And he must score 19 points more than Tempestini (and not talking about all the others that he must beat or not losing points).
With all the Italian guys, it is not that simple. All the more than Llarena has no interest to take big risks with already 1,5 hand on the trophy.

A pity not to see Solans here; well, only real fight now is for 2nd in the championship (assuming we will not see Solans again) between Tempestini, Battistolli, Pardo, Torn and Sesks. Finally, not that far from WRC :D
And also ERC-4 Junior maybe

[Kenneth]

They couldn't fix his i20 in two weeks ? Why was this, supply issues ?

Yes, Kowax is still waiting for new car. And seems like Hyundai is unreliable with their supply.

[Jarek Z]

Miklos Csomos uses Hankooks:
https://www.rallylink.it/cms20/images/gallery/roma22_02/55.JPG

[Jarek Z]

Yet another car backed by MRF. Is it number 6?
https://www.rallylink.it/cms20/images/gallery/roma22_02/71.JPG

[PLuto]

Miklos Csomos uses Hankooks:
https://www.rallylink.it/cms20/images/gallery/roma22_02/55.JPG

He uses Hankook whole season. Thats why he starts are non-registered.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Practice Times and Sesks was going well again:
https://www.ewrc-results.com/shake/73887-rally-di-roma-capitale-2022/

But he had a puncture on Qually as did Ken Torn !
https://m.rally-base.com/2022/rally-di-roma-capitale-2022/

[Tom K]

Results (times) were changed 5 times already :) But as always rallybase has the best info - Sesks and Torn - punctures, Basso and Ciuffi - jump start.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

QS video
https://youtu.be/7GsK5qmyf9E

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Llarena only 16th on SS1 - did something happen to him ?

[Tom K]

No. He was just cautious. And was third car (first 4x4) on the road which was quite dirty.

[dimviii]

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Broken wheel studs have the Czech driver struggling to make it back to service following SS1

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

[dimviii]

Basso won 1st stage,Guigou with A110 3rd time 0,6 behind.

[Jarek Z]

Yes, but it's a very short stage, just 5 km, and the differences are very little, so it's hard to draw any conclusions. Let's wait for SS3. It has 29 km :)

[Danny0405]

Basso second penalty + 1min

[Tom K]

"(28 - Guigou Emmanuel / Bronner Kévin): accident in SS 3"

[Jarek Z]

Martins Sesks wasn't as great here as in Liepaja. Already on SS3 he ran wide on a right-hander and slid off below the road. He is out of the rally, but MRF Tyres team say he will restart on Sunday.

[Andre Oliveira]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FYVyZfvWAAA9Rve?format=jpg&name=medium

[dimviii]

"(28 - Guigou Emmanuel / Bronner Kévin): accident in SS 3"

stage stopped after Guigou accident

[dimviii]

Basso handed additional 1min penalty

Giandomenico Basso has been handed an additional 1min time penalty for jump-starting SS3.



The Italian driver was already penalised by 10sec for a similar offence on SS1 and, as per FIA regulations, second-time offences carry a harsher penalty.



He now trails the leaders by 1min 11.6sec

[Jarek Z]

How come such an experienced driver makes such mistakes?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

How come such an experienced driver makes such mistakes?

Mama Mia! Whata mistaka to maka ! :D

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FYVyZfvWAAA9Rve?format=jpg&name=medium

Sesks pretty unlucky to go off there meaning he slid down a bank.

[Jarek Z]

Sesks pretty unlucky to go off there meaning he slid down a bank.

But it seems he somehow continues the rally? I can see his stage time on SS4 (16th overall)...

[Danny0405]

Again stage stopped?

[dimviii]

Again stage stopped?

Stage stopped due a fire.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

But it seems he somehow continues the rally? I can see his stage time on SS4 (16th overall)...

Mārtiņš Sesks @MSesks

SS4 Happy to be back on track.🫡
Slowly finding out our pace and tarmac feeling, learning how to improve ourselves and hopefully the whole second loop after midday service.

[Jarek Z]

Video summary of the first day:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckRsy2Y04Y0

[dimviii]

Basso crashed

[dimviii]

Crugnola lost over a minute with engine problems

[cosmin_sb]

Crugnola, also with the problems, lose the lead of the rally

[Jarek Z]

Filip Mares wins his first stage today (SS10). It's not easy in Italy. Well done!

[WRCStan]

I've only just connected MRF Vivek, who is usually good fun when I see him on alllive, to the Samir wrecking the car video. My mind is blown.

[Danny0405]

Good fight between Bonato and Llarena for 3rd and Bonato takes his revenge from Canarias where Llarena took him 2nd position in PS for less than 0.1s.
0.2s this time.
Still good points for Llarena (and sympathetic comment on Bonato) even if he does not clinch officially the title (but it is as good as done)

Great home win by De Tommaso, good job by Campedelli and a bit a pity for Crugnola who sounded strong
Some good times by Mares also but spoiled by early issue in Mickey Mouse stage.
Quite good points for Tempestini in the championship to target 2nd position with also a very good Sunday by Pardo.


Can also notice a good job by Csomos with Hankook tyres even if not classified officially

[Danny0405]

And easy win by Pellier in ERC 4-ERC 4 Junior
As expected from Canarias and with Fotia out, Mabellini has been his main competitor but no real match as Pellier did a perfect streak from Saturday afternoon (only losing the Mickey Mouse stage and the 5km SS2 on Saturday morning).

Palomo only 4th behind a surprising Dapra.
Sounds like the Spaniard understood that Junior title is out of reach on pure speed with Barum coming and can count only on Pellier’s issues. So probably he will secure ERC 4 title with conservative drives.

As we could expect, difficult first tarmac even for Herranen.

In ERC-4 (all worst is 0 or not competed):
1. Palomo 119
2. Mabellini 102
3. Pellier 90

In ERC-4 Junior:
1. Pellier 97 (worst 7)
2. Palomo 91 (worst 19)
3. Mabellini & Herranen 61 (worst 0)

Pellier would clinch Junior title if he wins in Barum (whatever the other results), even with a last round to be held later.

[Danny0405]

ERC standings after Roma (if no administrative issues)
1. Llarena 137 (worst 7)
2. Tempestini 79 (worst 0)
3. Solans 70 (worst 0)
4. Pardo Sotia 69 (worst 3)
5. Battistolli 57 (worst 0) - apparently out after PS
6. Campedelli 56 (worst 0)
7. Torn 55 (worst 0)
8. Bonato 54 (worst 0)

Llarena would clinch title in Barum if he finishes 7th whatever are the other results (counting a potential 8th round to be held).

[lmmjvss]

as someone said in a wrc topic, clips like these could be on the offical erc all live app.
If fans could send them it would be even more cool IMO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq6ablT67jA

[Fast Eddie WRC]

This is my favourite fan video for showing the true speed and skill at Rally di Roma 2022:

https://youtu.be/1mApAD4racc