[WRC] Rally Sweden 2025

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Kalle again nails it:

"Our tyre package is quite OK. Still the last one is going to be tricky as it always full ice and there you need good tyre, so let's see who has the best ones for it"

[EstWRC]

What he nailed ?

I doubt he will win like 20 seconds with the last stage. 10 yes, maybe.

Last year Evans was slowest rally1 on Friday nights Umea stage and lost 5 seconds to the winner.

[EstWRC]

Something tells me Tanak is thinking about the road position tomorrow.

Nope, tires gone

[EstWRC]

Neuville pushed a lot on that long stage and still had tires in the end

Tanak and Neuville much better after the lunch, Fourmaux kinda faded

[EstWRC]

So Taka and Neuville who pushed a lot on the longest stage still had tires in the end and were the fastest after lunch

Learning for all of them

[Morte66]

Evans has done well so far, but I think opening the next stage will also hurt, and the one after that will hurt a bit less. So he's up against it. But if he could end the day third or fourth and within 10 seconds, then with the running order for tomorrow...

Well. That was quite impressive, Elfyn.

[focus206]

Top 5 in 9,1 seconds!
What can we expect from conditions tomorrow? More likely to be an advantage for the front runners or for the late runners?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

What he nailed ?

I doubt he will win like 20 seconds with the last stage. 10 yes, maybe.

Last year Evans was slowest rally1 on Friday nights Umea stage and lost 5 seconds to the winner.

No, I meant just he gave a clear summary of the tyre strategy playing out.

It was actually nip and tuck for the top guys this afternoon, up and down stage by stage, with maybe Neuville and Katsuta making the best gains.

[EstWRC]

No, I meant just he gave a clear summary of the tyre strategy playing out.

It was actually nip and tuck for the top guys this afternoon, up and down stage by stage, with maybe Neuville and Katsuta making the best gains.

But it didn’t work out at all for him

[Morte66]

What can we expect from conditions tomorrow? More likely to be an advantage for the front runners or for the late runners?

I am really not sure. Before the race we expected early cars to have the advantage from Saturday onwards. But we also expected that for the last of the three stages on the Friday loop it's not really what I saw.

[CeskyOndra]

better to be first tomorrow

[deephouse]

Man, I think it's Evans' year. And it should be. After so many close calls.

[Myrvold]

Serderidis must be one of the absolute worst gentleman drivers ever.

Of course it is good to see one more Rally1 and Thanks him for sponsoring Munster. Maybe there was no more M-Sport without Serderidis funding, but Yes - his is the worst gentleman driver ever.

No need to go OTT.

https://www.ewrc-results.com/profile/595-jose-alberto-nicolas/

It wasn't exactly unheard of to have privateers/gentlemen drivers being 5-7 seconds slower pr km than the fastest before either, but we did not have all live, so we just got the highlight-packages and there were 5-10 drivers in the M-Sport drivers range as well.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

But it didn’t work out at all for him

Kalle hasn't been able to adapt his driving style regardless of the tyre strategy.

[TypeR]

Geeeez, don't you stop whining about
Serderidis..?
Already understood from long time ago that lack of money makes people critize others.
Serderidis don't pay to be shown on AllLive.
He has done some dayjob for couple of years and now wants to drive in the nature with the best car of rallying..

Not his fault that others have to ride rental electric scooters..

[Rallyest]

Any information how much did it end up snowing overnight?

[deephouse]

Geeeez, don't you stop whining about
Serderidis..?
Already understood from long time ago that lack of money makes people critize others.
Serderidis don't pay to be shown on AllLive.
He has done some dayjob for couple of years and now wants to drive in the nature with the best car of rallying..

Not his fault that others have to ride rental electric scooters..

He is competing with no one, so it's not point of driving for such amount of money. There is masters cup, but we can all agree he would be the last everytime. It's just funny he has all the money and still can't get some expert crew to prepare him a little better... Or he is really that bad, that after all these years he still didn't figure out how to enter the turns (impulse breaking and gas)

[TypeR]

and still.. counting others money and criticising them.
If he was driving some 30+y old volvo or what else car, then it would be okay right..?

It's just he has the possibility to use the best car and enjoy the sport and life. He isn't begging money from others.

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/getting-to-know-wrcs-60-year-old-outlier/

[EstWRC]

Any information how much did it end up snowing overnight?

And did it snow on the stages?

I saw clips from the service park

[TypeR]

Today's SS15 Umea 1 - 10.08km has been changed to Umea sprint 3 - 5.16km

[Morte66]

Any information how much did it end up snowing overnight?

I found...

https://www.smhi.se/en/weather/observations/observations#ws=wpt-a,proxy=wpt-a,tab=vader,param=p_day

...but it left me with more questions.

[CeskyOndra]

Any information how much did it end up snowing overnight?

Not much, it snowed a bit in the morning too, but nothing that would change the conditions IMO. Still clear line with ice and outside the line is loose snow.

[deephouse]

Munster flying, more than 30sec up on previous driver

[EstWRC]

Pajaris first two splits are massive. Even Kalle slower

[CeskyOndra]

Neuville totally on the limit 3kms after the start

[deephouse]

why Evans started before Tanak and Katsuta?

[Eli]

As much as this Rally is nice, I still miss the old edition in Karlstad…Since we’re not coming back there, I wish we could have Rally Norway instead…

[jonkka]

why Evans started before Tanak and Katsuta?

Starting order is based on standings after SS7. Super specials are disregarded when considering starting order and SS8 was a SSS.

[EstWRC]

Totally Toyotas stage and it seems the ice conditions suit him better

[SubaruNorway]

As much as this Rally is nice, I still miss the old edition in Karlstad…Since we’re not coming back there, I wish we could have Rally Norway instead…

Yup, sleeping in my own bed with shakedown/servicepark 20min away would have been nicer than i 12 hour drive.

Btw someone posted a video in the Enthusiast group last night, got removed quickly but from what i could get some kids had been out playing with cars and hit the deers, you could see them on the ground trying to crawl with broken legs probably, don't quote me on it

[ELPE]

Today the drivers complain that there is snow on the road and low grip. A couple of years ago in Värmland the complain was that there is now snow!

[Morte66]

How many times is Mike Chen going to say "tyres are a trade-off between performance and reliability" this weekend? Fifty?

[deephouse]

Today the drivers complain that there is snow on the road and low grip. A couple of years ago in Värmland the complain was that there is now snow!

That's why Craig was one the best characters in the WRC. Almost all drivers are more or less constantly complaining for various things. Ostberg was one too who was always smiling. We could say Sesks is now the star of the show. But we will see if the things will change if he will be in the championship for various years.

[denkimi]

Geeeez, don't you stop whining about
Serderidis..?
Already understood from long time ago that lack of money makes people critize others.
Serderidis don't pay to be shown on AllLive.
He has done some dayjob for couple of years and now wants to drive in the nature with the best car of rallying..

Not his fault that others have to ride rental electric scooters..
I don't care what he does, it's his money.

I just think it's embarrassing to see him drive and not improve.

[KKS]

Ott car seems a steaming up

[EstWRC]

Tänak with some kind of problems

[TypeR]

Tanak: ,,All good''

meaning something is fcked :D

[CeskyOndra]

In the end, toyotas will come on top once again... Btw, its almost midday Saturday and we have 0 retirements?

[Negaiss]

Compact top 6. Still everyone on the road. Very good rally for now. But speed at the top is too high - somebody will go off. Sorry to say it, but it will most likely be Katsuta.

[archie106]

Tanak kept looking down at the dashboard after the flying finish - hopefully no major issues!

[KKS]

In the end, toyotas will come on top once again... Btw, its almost midday Saturday and we have 0 retirements?
Great mention while Ott's car loosing coolant ��

[Kras]

Btw, its almost midday Saturday and we have 0 retirements?

You jinxed it now

[EstWRC]

Tanak kept looking down at the dashboard after the flying finish - hopefully no major issues!

Yep and I didn’t understand what Martin said to him at the end + there was some steam coming out of the bonnet.

Let’s hope he survives the next one

[EstWRC]

And now Linnamae stuck, not a good stage for Estonians

[trykmann]

And now Linnamae stuck, not a good stage for Estonians

Virves showed good speed. This went unnoticed by the commentators.

[Rallyest]

Yep and I didn’t understand what Martin said to him at the end + there was some steam coming out of the bonnet.

Let’s hope he survives the next one

“Pekkis on midagi” didnt understand more, so something is f’ed or something for english speaker

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I got nothing against Serderidis competing in a Rally1, but he shouldn't get the longest coverage on WRC+ as the first car.

[EstWRC]

“Pekkis on midagi” didnt understand more, so something is f’ed or something for english speaker

Ok that doesn’t sound good at all.

Seems it was then maybe cooling liquid which was coming to the window?

[Tauri_J]

Seems like snowbanks aint hungry this year for Rally1 cars

[archie106]

Big time loss for Fourmaux

[jonkka]

Big time loss for Fourmaux

Spin or stall, time loss is consistently 20secs, not losing more.

[tbazsi95]

Spin or stall, time loss is consistently 20secs, not losing more.

He forgot fasten his helmet?

[jonkka]

He forgot fasten his helmet?

What a way to lose two positions.

[Kras]

Lol at emo Fourmaux

[TypeR]

Fourmaux didn't want to get tens of thousands fine :D

[SubaruNorway]

Tänak with same issue as Mikkelsen last year?

Leaking coolant lid or something maybe

[KKS]

Liquid again on Ott screen

[Kras]

Hopefully Ott fixes his car after this one

[linni]

Ott`s windshield wet, something spraying from under the bonnet.

[Dontcut]

Isn't that shock absorbers oil that flies on windshield. Tänak's car

[TypeR]

Blinker fluid maybe

[jonkka]

And drops a position.

[KKS]

Ott'poker face' Tanak

[EstWRC]

Shame about the problems for Tänak

Judging by Thierry’s pace I think he would have won the last two stages without problems

But nothing is lost still

[Rallyest]

Isn't that shock absorbers oil that flies on windshield. Tänak's car

That sounds logical, on compressions it seemed
To spray more

[Kras]

If its oilly, then it couldnt be oil in coolant (head gasket), or as someone guessed, shock oil

[erikli2]

Exactly what's the risk if the drivers share their issues with the viewers? Will the other teams change strategy if Ott reveals that he has a coolant leakage on the last stage before service? Pathetic.

[bandit12]

Exactly what's the risk if the drivers share their issues with the viewers? Will the other teams change strategy if Ott reveals that he has a coolant leakage on the last stage before service? Pathetic.
Maybe he does not know that himself?

[erikli2]

Maybe he does not know that himself?

It's the second stage in a row with the same issue, I'm sure he's identified where it's coming from. But it's the same every rally with every driver, zero information regarding setup changes and issues. Just "struggling to be honest" and "quite a good stage" 99% of the time.

[EstWRC]

That sounds logical, on compressions it seemed
To spray more

Estonian commentators thought the same

[tbazsi95]

2615

[deephouse]

Exactly what's the risk if the drivers share their issues with the viewers? Will the other teams change strategy if Ott reveals that he has a coolant leakage on the last stage before service? Pathetic.

It's the same wise versa, when drivers who are fighting at the end say many things (like intercom problems, no grip, some technical issues), but t the end they probably don't have anything wrong at all, just to mess the heads of others.

[tbazsi95]

Crazy helicopter pilot:
https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1137652664698037

[Krigen]

Boring stages as Kalle said. Too much straight and juncitons and too little technicaland elevations.. Few spectators also. On the positivi side its run on time and without cancelled stages.. Also non main retirement so far

[Krigen]

Tänak with same issue as Mikkelsen last year?

Leaking coolant lid or something maybe

Probaby is.. Looks simular

[HarriK]

Ss10 three cars probably were out of road in first Kms
#38 Ten Brinke. 1.4km right
#34 Kauppinen 2.9km left (field behind)
#21 Linnamäe 3.4km right

[SubaruNorway]

Boring stages as Kalle said. Too much straight and juncitons and too little technicaland elevations.. Few spectators also. On the positivi side its run on time and without cancelled stages.. Also non main retirement so far

Yeah i was hoping for from these new ones, problem is it's either really fast or really narrow, something like Sågen with lots flowing corners would be nice

[dupanton]

Anybody knows what happened to JWRC leader Mille Johansson?

[focus206]

Evans in a good position now... first Hyundai is 11s behind, which is not a big gap, but still. If Taka keeps in on the road, maybe he has some chances.

[wwbroe]

Anybody knows what happened to JWRC leader Mille Johansson?
I saw this as well, but no info about what happened with him

[CeskyOndra]

https://ibb.co/d4JSfZxm

SS12

[TypeR]

I saw this as well, but no info about what happened with him
Seems like was stuck in snow or smth..

https://www.upload.ee/image/17748031/Screenshot_20250215_145243_Instagram.jpg

[tbazsi95]

adrienfourmaux: "Sometimes it happens. We've been caught by the time and we had to stop to adjust belt, gloves and helmet right after the start."
https://www.instagram.com/p/DGGBfi4Itpa/

[deephouse]

Serderidis now clearly out of contention for an overall win.

[EstWRC]

Pajari again super fast here

[trykmann]

McErlean was able to keep similar pace as Pajari from the second split onwards. Not bad.

[TypeR]

Fourmaux pushing, so far fastest on splits

[Morte66]

Calm yourself Monsieur Fourmaux, you are being silly and you will regret it.

[deephouse]

Katsuta also overpushing

[Morte66]

The snowbanks are pretty rugged this year.

[Tauri_J]

Just dont ask any questions from Ott

[EstWRC]

Tänak looked still worried

[wwbroe]

Tanak back in third place

[trykmann]

Tänak looked still worried

It seems like he expected to be faster.

[doubled1978]

Calm yourself Monsieur Fourmaux, you are being silly and you will regret it.

He was on it! Ha ha…He took some big risks, got away with them this time, maybe not so lucky next time.
Good to watch though.

[TypeR]

Some engine related issue maybe if they couldn't fix it in service..?

[tbazsi95]

2616

[EstWRC]

Some engine related issue maybe if they couldn't fix it in service..?

No idea when the guy just doesn’t open his mouth.

But we all know when he says all good and drives away then it isn’t good.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Katsuta also overpushing

Funny how he went off right into his fans Katsuta flag !:D

[Fast Eddie WRC]

He was on it! Ha ha…He took some big risks, got away with them this time, maybe not so lucky next time.
Good to watch though.

Great to see someone on a real push, Fourmaux taking some risks... and that Hyundai let him ! ;)

[deephouse]

Great to see someone on a real push, Fourmaux taking some risks... and that Hyundai let him ! ;)

I think he proved that he could be fast and consistent, as Lappi and Mikkelsen didn't on many occasions. So I think they bet on that horse mostly (Tanak more prone to bin it)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

You were saying...

[trykmann]

I think he proved that he could be fast and consistent, as Lappi and Mikkelsen didn't on many occasions. So I think they bet on that horse mostly (Tanak more prone to bin it)

This didn't age well.

[MTA]

Adrien off

[Morte66]

Calm yourself Monsieur Fourmaux, you are being silly and you will regret it.

Oh, that's a pity.

[deephouse]

Thin line. Sorry Adrien I guess I jinx it.

[wwbroe]

He is off now

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Calm yourself Monsieur Fourmaux, you are being silly and you will regret it.

Word.

[becher]

Oh this was so close to getting away with it.

[Krigen]

No spectators to help

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Now Hyundai wont be happy as Tanak and Neuville can't really take risks.

[486]

Morte66 is the new Andrea Adamo! ;-) Good eye!

[trykmann]

Now Hyundai wont be happy as Tanak and Neuville can't really take risks.

Tänak already going with similar pace as Katsuta.

[EstWRC]

Tänak screwed

How come they couldn’t fix the car. Unbelievable

[archie106]

The engine may have overheated after losing coolant - could be unfixable without an engine stripdown?

[focus206]

In the last stage Tanak only lost 1 second to the stage winner, so it might not be something so straightforward

[doubled1978]

Sadly predictable from Fourmaux, when you push that hard you can only get away with it for so long. I’m glad he had a go…

[tbazsi95]

The engine may have overheated after losing coolant - could be unfixable without an engine stripdown?

In 2023 Rally Estonia Tanak had 5 min time penalty due to engine change before the rally but after the shakedown. I think they cannot disassemble or change the engine. Headgasket and the head don't like without coolant.

[MTA]

Now they said on the Swedish radio that Race Control did not allow the public to come and help AdrIEN because it was too dangerous place.

[EstWRC]

Sadly predictable from Fourmaux, when you push that hard you can only get away with it for so long. I’m glad he had a go…

Agreed, I had counted like 20 moments together with Monte for him and now finally a one he couldn’t escape.

[archie106]

In 2023 Rally Estonia Tanak had 5 min time penalty due to engine change before the rally but after the shakedown. I think they cannot disassemble or change the engine. Headgasket and the head don't like without coolant.

Yeah that's what I was thinking, not a lot the team can do other than hope it holds together until the finish if that is the situation.

[deephouse]

So we can start counting reasons why Hyundai will lose the title this year as a farewell to the series. First they can't afford to field 4th car, can't repair Ott's car. Don't stop Adrien to overpush.

[denkimi]

Silly from fourmaux to push as hard as he did. He wasn't going to take back 20 or 30 seconds on speed alone.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Maybe his contact agreement that hes not just a 'Third driver' was true and he could do what he liked for a higher finish.

[Danny0405]

The Junior trilogy by Adrien Fourmaux:
- not fastening the helmet in SS11
- pushing like hell in SS12 with stage win
- snow bank in 1st kilometer of SS13

(Including in the middle: «*Being the only one to take only one spare tyre*»).

[CeskyOndra]

This stage looks tricky

[MTA]

Evans had a moment

[Fast Eddie WRC]

First mistake by Evans but got away with it.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Good job by Taka staying up there.

[jonkka]

Good job by Taka staying up there.

Indeed, I must say I am pretty surprised at that.

[Morte66]

That little snakey bit is all sorts of fun.

[Krigen]

Now they said on the Swedish radio that Race Control did not allow the public to come and help AdrIEN because it was too dangerous place.

Was no spectators there anyway

[KKS]

Seems like was stuck in snow or smth..

https://www.upload.ee/image/17748031/Screenshot_20250215_145243_Instagram.jpg
https://twitter.com/FIAJuniorWRC/status/1890777738920751294?t=x01ikaLPYBgaTQ9bsm7lhw&s=19

[MTA]

Powerstage Umeå will be shortened by about half the length tomorrow.
New lenght 8.62 km.

https://app-cdn.sportity.com/c9bb532c-fd32-49ed-bef6-72f8fe6df545/29c365d2-de4e-493c-8ef5-a117b199675a_Bulletin%204.pdf

[MTA]

Was no spectators there anyway

I counted easily 10 people and a couple of snowmobiles that were at the end of the straight after on incar, but according to the Swedish radio, they were not allowed to get to the car and try to get it up.

[deephouse]

Of course they were not allowed. The french driver got stuck. If scandinavian would be, I guess they would not be so principled

[Kras]

Damn Evans. I guess its really easy to be late on the clutch in a hairpin

[Morte66]

Eesh.

[deephouse]

Go Katsuta, it's yours rally to win.

[MTA]

Of course they were not allowed. The french driver got stuck. If scandinavian would be, I guess they would not be so principled

BS.

Racecontrol consists mostly of French personnel as it is the FIA ​​that manages it, not the Swedish Rally...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU0YKTMZ214&ab_channel=%C5%A0kodaMotorsport

[Kras]

Im 90% sure Ott has a broken head gasket

[Morte66]

Well, it's all on the table tomorrow. Evans has a bit of a lead. Katsuta is having a good one. Neuville has gone very well today. Tanak, if they can fix his car, is not out of the question.

[Eli]

Powerstage Umeå will be shortened by about half the length tomorrow.
New lenght 8.62 km.

https://app-cdn.sportity.com/c9bb532c-fd32-49ed-bef6-72f8fe6df545/29c365d2-de4e-493c-8ef5-a117b199675a_Bulletin%204.pdf

As if the rally isn’t short enough…what’s the reasoning behind it?

[EstWRC]

Tänak can still win this if they will fix the engine problem although seems it’s pretty serious.

Shame about the problem, I’m pretty sure he would have lead today.

[MTA]

As if the rally isn’t short enough…what’s the reasoning behind it?

Security. However, before the rally there were discussions about reindeer that could possibly be in the area. Don't know if that's the reason though.

[denkimi]

Well, it's all on the table tomorrow. Evans has a bit of a lead. Katsuta is having a good one. Neuville has gone very well today. Tanak, if they can fix his car, is not out of the question.
If they couldn't fix his car this noon, they won't be able to fix it this evening.

[DionLv]

Tomorow Tanak with fixed car will have nice road posistion so he could get all sunday points, powerstage and rally itself.

[Morte66]

If they couldn't fix his car this noon, they won't be able to fix it this evening.

That was my first thought. But I'm sure stranger things have happened...

[Morte66]

Tänak can still win this if they will fix the engine problem although seems it’s pretty serious.

Shame about the problem, I’m pretty sure he would have lead today.

He was the one that I (Evans fan) was most scared of before lunchtime.

[EstWRC]

Glad to see Virves showing himself again and Linnamae also doing good despite that off.

Jürgenson also good so far, it’s all about learning for him

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Just when it looked like Evans was heading for another top day he throws in two late mistakes. It's all to play for now.

[TypeR]

Powerstage SS18 shortened by 1.46km from start.
SS18 new length is 8.62km

[CeskyOndra]

It's all about getting a good sleep now. Everybody will be flat out tomorrow for sure, lot to play for. If you can win the rally and Super Sunday, you have 35 points. If you are slow or make a mistake, you could easily end up with less than 15 points..

[rallyfiend]

1.46km is not half….

[hari]

Some images from Friday / Saturday: https://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_wrc_rallye_schweden_2025.html

https://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2025/sweden4/1.jpghttps://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2025/sweden4/2.jpghttps://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2025/sweden3/10.jpghttps://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2025/sweden3/2.jpghttps://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2025/sweden4/3.jpg

[Rallyper]

Been away today.
My bet is on Neuville.

[doubled1978]

Been away today.
My bet is on Neuville.

Me too…from here he is favourite for me.

[focus206]

I think Evans can take this, he was fast all weekend and had 2 mistakes in the last 2 stages, but unless he screws up, I think he can win it on speed.
We'll have to see if Hyundai manages to fix Tanak's issue, if it's even possible. With 12 seconds gap it would not be easy to get the win, though.

[spyros]

Good morning all, I really want Elfyn to win.Im really disappointment for Hyundai as a team, it's a same about Adrien.

[Lead]

Dont show Serderidis, please

[ShiftyLV]

Well there goes the good weekend of Josh....
Hopefully other cars can get past

[Rallyper]

He landed in soft snow though. Bye bye weekend for him.

[Rallyper]

Kalle is on the hunt.

So does Ott... :)

[KKS]

Clear windscreen on Ott car

[EstWRC]

Damn Hyundai engine, probably ruined Tanaks victory

[Rallyper]

Stage is cleaning

Happy for Taka...

[TypeR]

,,bad luck Brian'' Evans.. :D
If Kalle isn't taking his points and Ogier not racing.. then comes one Japan Airlines guy :D

[ShiftyLV]

Takamoto is properly on it. Hopefully the nerves don't get to him now.

[EstWRC]

Cmon Taka bring the victory home!

[linni]

Clear windscreen on Ott car

Martin`s side window was completely wet and I think I saw some moisture on the windshield also. Afraid, it`s not over yet.

[Morte66]

Taka rolls the dice, Elfyn is not quite happy with the handling and keeps it rational, Hyundai looms on the horizon, and we'll see how it ends.

[EstWRC]

Martin`s side window was completely wet and I think I saw some moisture on the windshield also. Afraid, it`s not over yet.

Really? I didn’t notice anything and they didn’t look also worried themselves.

Now 15 minute service again

[KKS]

Martin`s side window was completely wet and I think I saw some moisture on the windshield also. Afraid, it`s not over yet.
I think that was now a real snow. In close look I saw a dry drops, but think it from yesterday and not cleaning properly

[KKS]

Linnamae with fastest splits in RC2 goes off on last sector?

[bandit12]

Linnamae with fastest splits in RC2 goes off on last sector?

As usual i'm afraid. You can call him anything, but not consistent.

[KKS]

+14min for him.. seems another snowbank digging out

[eib1]

Josh made it, +49min

[Morte66]

Josh made it, +49min

Well done, that man!

[linni]

I think that was now a real snow. In close look I saw a dry drops, but think it from yesterday and not cleaning properly

I am pretty sure that they cleaned all the windows yesterday. But could be snow, who knows. At least the car was working properly.

[EstWRC]

Well done, that man!

Such a shame actually. He was the surprise of the rally so far together with Taka

[KKS]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGH-jt6sBMj/?igsh=b2tjOHJhajNyNWpi

Vid of Josh crash

[CeskyOndra]

Atleast there is no major damage to his Ford, he went across us.

Now it's Katsuta's to lose, Evans no confidence, that was clearly visible... Let's see if they can make some changes in settings.

[KKS]

But +49min for Josh to digging out with max 30min allow lateness on TC. It must be a quick road section for him

[EstWRC]

Atleast there is no major damage to his Ford, he went across us.

Now it's Katsuta's to lose, Evans no confidence, that was clearly visible... Let's see if they can make some changes in settings.

Imagine Taka having a spin and loosing 12 seconds to Tänak, Evans again loosing 6 to Tänak and Neuville also upping his pace and we would have 4 way fight for the win on the PS stage :P

[CeskyOndra]

Imagine Taka having a spin and loosing 12 seconds to Tänak, Evans again loosing 6 to Tänak and Neuville also upping his pace and we would have 4 way fight for the win on the PS stage :P

Thats not impossible.. Tanak is the fastest, Neuville will maybe find something and Evans is Evans when it comes to fighting..

[Eli]

Imagine Taka having a spin and loosing 12 seconds to Tänak, Evans again loosing 6 to Tänak and Neuville also upping his pace and we would have 4 way fight for the win on the PS stage :P

At the end it’ll be Evans who’ll crack under the pressure and get stuck in a snowbank (suffice to say I hope he doesn’t and that he’ll take the win).

[Morte66]

Such a shame actually. He was the surprise of the rally so far together with Taka

I wasn't being sarcastic or anything like that. I meant: well done for digging the car out so he can continue the rally, finish every stage, and gain experience, which is why he's here.

[Rallyper]

Now we want Taka to win. Would be great for him and also for the team.

[Morte66]

I'm mostly hoping that Taka doesn't bin it. Because if he does, it may crush his soul.

[KKS]

Good morning old Sunday driving.. I didn't miss you

[KKS]

First ever slow time stage battle))

[Lead]

Serderidis vs Fourmaux battle

[Tauri_J]

I'm mostly hoping that Taka doesn't bin it. Because if he does, it may crush his soul.

Yeah Taka needs this win. Its now or maybe never

[TypeR]

Too bad that Josh is between fast guys who are going for big points.. and now going with slow speed and probably doesn't make fast lines before Tanak either..

[Eli]

I think Katsuta will win it, he's learnt a lot from last year’s battle with Lappi & seems to be carrying his confidence with him…something we aren’t seeing atm from Evans.

[linni]

I think that was now a real snow. In close look I saw a dry drops, but think it from yesterday and not cleaning properly

WRC+ commentator confirmed that there is still some fluid seen on wheel arch and wind screen on Ott`s car,

[Danny0405]

Evans and Neuville pushing hard, Katsuta a bit less
But let’s see what happen + the Power Stage with the tyres.

[COD]

Impressed by Sesks and thinking what the team could do with a proper driver..

Also a bit unimpressed with Pajari, he would be better places without the punctue for sure, but should do better times than Sesks on these stages

[EstWRC]

That’s an world champ answer from neuville for Tänak

[Eli]

It’s a shame we have a sh*t short power stage, this should’ve been it.

[Rallyper]

This is rallying at it´s best!!! Isn´t it??

[Tauri_J]

Martin got scared there lol

[Humber]

Last Japanese driver to win a World Rally Championship event?

Shinozuka - Ivory Coast Bandama 1992 in the Mitsubishi VR-4 (also won the same event in 1991)

[M3 Jambo]

Thats not impossible.. Tanak is the fastest, Neuville will maybe find something and Evans is Evans when it comes to fighting..

Evans fighting pretty hard - no?

[ShiftyLV]

What a rally! This will be one to remember

[EstWRC]

Super Sunday will be decided on power stage

https://www.ewrc-results.com/leg/90017-rally-sweden-2025/?leg=3

[EstWRC]

Evans clearly didn’t like the hybrid years.

He is such a different driver now

[Morte66]

This is rallying at it´s best!!! Isn´t it??

My heart...

[jonkka]

Last Japanese driver to win a World Rally Championship event?

Shinozuka - Ivory Coast Bandama 1992 in the Mitsubishi VR-4 (also won the same event in 1991)

Last one and the only one.

[Rallyper]

Love those happy faces shots from inside camera at Evans. Really good.

[EstWRC]

If Evans wins also power stage then he has almost 30 points lead over Tänak and Neuville in the overall standings

[Eli]

Evans clearly didn’t like the hybrid years.

He is such a different driver now

Imagine if they continued with the previous Yaris in 2022…

[Humber]

How much less hot are the car cabin temperatures without the hybrid system?

[AndersX]

Ok, if Evans stays cool and pulls this off, I am officiallly declearing WDC 2025 as his to lose. Signs are pointing to him. And you all know how did it go last time when I used this phraze. 😀😀😀 I like Evans chances this year, and I really wish him to become WDC! It is about the time.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Amazing time by Elfyn, I didn't expect that !

[CeskyOndra]

Wow, what a fight! If Evans has a good PS, he will lead by almost 30 points before Safari and we all know how Safari suits Toyota.

Kalle is a big dissapointment so far tho. I expected him to be slow in Monte, but not there.

[jcevc]

Ok, if Evans stays cool and pulls this off, I am officiallly declearing WDC 2025 as his to lose. Signs are pointing to him. And you all know how did it go last time when I used this phraze. 😀😀😀 I like Evans chances this year, and I really wish him to become WDC! It is about the time.

Exactly my thoughts, this was response from him like never seen before. Just fingers crossed to complete PS without problems/mistake.

[denkimi]

Will toyota allow them to continue the fight? It would be silly to risk a certain 1-2.

[stavrosGDB]

Go Elfyn,seems that hybrid removal suits him.I would like to see him as WDC this year.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Will toyota allow them to continue the fight? It would be silly to risk a certain 1-2.

When it's so close you cant really control it. Evans said he didn't know how fast he was on the last one. All they can do is their best.

[EstWRC]

Points before power stage, without super Sunday points

Evans 51
Ogier 33
Kalle 28
Neuville 24
Tänak 23
Fourmaux 20
Katsuta 17

Even without super Sunday and ps points Evans would have quite a big lead already

[EstWRC]

Points before power stage, without super Sunday points

Evans 51
Ogier 33
Kalle 28
Neuville 24
Tänak 23
Fourmaux 20
Katsuta 17

Even without super Sunday and ps points Evans would have quite a big lead already

And IMO it also shows how much value the win and points for it, it has this year

[CeskyOndra]

Yeah and Hyundai already cooked

[CeskyOndra]

And IMO it also shows how much value the win and points for it, it has this year

The points system is just so good this year.

[EstWRC]

PS order

12h15 : Heikkilä
12h19 : Korhonen
12h23 : Solberg
12h27 : McErlean
12h31 : Fourmaux
12h35 : Serderidis
12h39 : Munster
12h43 : Pajari
12h47 : Sesks
12h51 : Rovanperä
12h55 : Tänak
12h59 : Neuville
13h03 : Katsuta
13h07 : Evans

[Rallyest]

That stage was a big statement for the rally and for the whole year in my opinion from Evans. He was lost whole last year, but
2 rallies show no hybrid suits him

[EstWRC]

That stage was a big statement for the rally and for the whole year in my opinion from Evans. He was lost whole last year, but
2 rallies show no hybrid suits him

One thing is for sure, it doesn’t suit for Kalle.

But I will wait also for Kenya and then make bigger conclusions. Then we have had all surfaces

[Eli]

I’m really glad for THIS close competition, but I think any snow rally could achieve, this doesn’t feel like anything unique in regarding this location.

[EstWRC]

Estonian commentator claiming that they haven’t still fully fixed Tanaks problem.

I’m not so sure about that

[Oliverk]

Estonian commentator claiming that they haven’t still fully fixed Tanaks problem.

I’m not so sure about that

It was confirmed in morning that wheel arches and window was still covered with cooling fluid. You cant fix a head gasket leak in rally.

[TypeR]

So Latvala still hinted Katsuta not to push Evans too much..
Seemed so from allLive interview..

[meh]

Driving without a hybrid seems to suit Evans really well.

Evans: "Thank you for removing this sh*tbox, I can drive the car now".

He is for sure a title-contender this year, and this time not because others make more mistakes, but because he just beat them by pure speed.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

2nd & 3rd fastest today so isn't harming Tanak much. Plus he said:

"We could run the map we wanted today, so it is working"

[deephouse]

It is good for everyone, since they don't need to worry about impacts being shut down the unit.

[SubaruNorway]

I think Oliver's Toyota needs a new turbo...

[Rallyper]

Solberg did good job, fulfilling what everyone expected.

[wwbroe]

Very good job by Oliver, now winning third year in a row

[deephouse]

Jourdan flying. Can he win PS?

[COD]

So Sesk not nominated for manu points? What is the ressoning from M-sport there?

[TypeR]

Jourdan flying. Can he win PS?
Still faster than you :)

[deephouse]

You mean richer?

[Eli]

You mean richer?

you mean Rich (Millener)? ;)

[EstWRC]

Jourdan flying. Can he win PS?

Stop it. It’s childish

[wwbroe]

Fourmaux was all over the place, let's see if he can win it

[deephouse]

Stop it. It’s childish

don't read it then. Nobody force you

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Good drive by Sesks overall given his lack of seat time.

[Eli]

I must say, even though this is a rally you’d expect him to do well, I’m glad Sesks proved himself in Sweden.

[deephouse]

Fourmaux was all over the place, let's see if he can win it

If he will not win it, he did sacrifice sunday for nothing

[wwbroe]

Kalle 0.1 faster

[CeskyOndra]

Ott slower than Adrien