[ERC] Rally Sierra Morena 2025

[Andre Oliveira]

https://www.ewrc-results.com/timetable/91078-rally-sierra-morena-cordoba-patrimonio-de-la-humanidad-2025/

https://i.postimg.cc/Wz2cFM0P/Screenshot-2025-02-03-at-22-02-43-Itinerary-Rally-Sierra-Morena-C-rdoba-Patrimonio-de-la-Humanidad.png

[PLuto]

Supplementary regulations (https://app-cdn.sportity.com/f72b3818-fc94-4094-b079-1beaded5644e/2c7f09e0-ddfa-424a-a326-9e042b8df5e7_ERC%20Suplementary%20Regulations%20SM 2025.pdf)
Itinerary (https://app-cdn.sportity.com/f72b3818-fc94-4094-b079-1beaded5644e/cfe793e4-b125-4b57-a02e-b2764207565d_ITINERARIO%20V3%2030-01.pdf)

[AMSS]

Entry list now published on the organisers web page

[PLuto]

Yes, link to entry list is here (https://app-cdn.sportity.com/f72b3818-fc94-4094-b079-1beaded5644e/bc7cfed2-bfc4-4d3a-9f73-f499408ceef7_Entry%20List%20ERC%20ESP%202025%20ver %20B%2025%20March.pdf).

[Andre Oliveira]

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[Andre Oliveira]

Regional ones updated: https://www.ewrc-results.com/entries/91078-rally-sierra-morena-cordoba-patrimonio-de-la-humanidad-2025/

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[Krigen]

ERC better than WRC now :D

[106 sport]

ERC better than WRC now :D

No, in Gran Canaria will compete 10 Rally1 and 38 Rally2

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Cool test day action:

https://youtu.be/_lzGzufzjrc?si=2-prlBepiyKyImcz

https://youtu.be/TYYfJo1afYM?si=FzIvZe8j62deVABX

[RS]

Does anyone have the '25 updates on the Fabia for this weekend?

[Andre Oliveira]

Cachón will replace Ares in entry list (national).

[Andre Oliveira]

Big big crash of Potty!

https://x.com/DavidCabaleiro3/status/1907451758135157232

https://scontent.fopo4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/480969065_23948108211458614_2496405949872282162_n. jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=bd9a62&_nc_ohc=B6RV6tmc7fcQ7kNvgHUnnGZ&_nc_oc=Adkd4Zi_oXledfMV55-Z6lMRSERiptBuxKzxGwhOzOIAFKcE91PZLJLmncuspClBEz4oe mWYFs_26_5ShW-EHD8k&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fopo4-1.fna&_nc_gid=YowRtKxpkcPEG1LeDqMTAA&oh=00_AYF5ZTHv_L6SqATXrhAWeGyHwuCIPDHofkZ3gFs9R_tB XA&oe=67F35AC8

[saco0o]

do we know if any fb or yt account for the event or a local tv will also livestream something?
https://www.facebook.com/rallysierramorena

haha i find cool that basically each round has a FB account to post stuff, or the local championship got some coverage. but idk, since last year I felt more and more things are going into instagram... i hate that thing, dont have one.

[Jarek Z]

Every single stage of the rally will be broadcasted live by a Polish cable TV Moto Wizja. I don't know how many of them will be on TV and how many on their YouTube channel.

Some details can be found here (in Polish):
https://motowizja.pl/rusza-nowy-sezon-rajdowych-mistrzostw-europy-42-rajd-sierra-morena-na-zywo-w-motowizji/

Moto Wizja YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yql4FeLfdd8

[saco0o]

oh interesting! thanks! the polski fellas have been broadcasting a lot of off road motorsport! i watched the national rx series there, watched some wrc too, the ORLEN yt channel also broadcasts super enduro and motocross stuff. i dont understand anything they say but it awesome they do that! thanks for sharing!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ceremonial start with driver interviews...

https://www.youtube.com/live/Sj9SQwhe5QA?si=X7XO2ySsauoCN1Vi

[Fast Eddie WRC]

QS stage times

https://www.ewrc-results.com/shake/91078-rally-sierra-morena-cordoba-patrimonio-de-la-humanidad-2025/

My man Armstrong just 0.2s off fastest time of Gryazin:

[Jarek Z]

Oh no! Heavy crash of Mabellini...

[bluuford]

QS stage times

https://www.ewrc-results.com/shake/91078-rally-sierra-morena-cordoba-patrimonio-de-la-humanidad-2025/

My man Armstrong just 0.2s off fastest time of Gryazin:

Later driver like Verstappen, Lefebre, Williams, Lopez got at least 1-2 seconds of advantage as one chicane was basically gone, quite strange they dont keep marshals on such places.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Later driver like Verstappen, Lefebre, Williams, Lopez got at least 1-2 seconds of advantage as one chicane was basically gone, quite strange they dont keep marshals on such places.

Yep I saw them straight-lining it and carrying more speed onto the next straight.

[PLuto]

Exactly this place was discussed on team managers meeting with notice that it should be adjusted because there can be big cuts in the grass. And nothing happened. So this is the result.

[saco0o]

mille already in the R5s! didnt catched that before the event! nice
fun to watch jos on the car, my first f1 races were in 94, he was on the grid
reeeally happy for armstrong and hoping for a better performance from ostberg for the rest of the weekend.

[Jarek Z]

Oh no! Heavy crash of Mabellini...

Actually not so heavy - he was very lucky:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=667563052660508
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1348643343052513

[jcevc]

Exactly this place was discussed on team managers meeting with notice that it should be adjusted because there can be big cuts in the grass. And nothing happened. So this is the result.

Maybe some sort of FIA opposite union can start pronounce fees for stewards etc. which are not doing their job...10.000€ for each :)

[Jarek Z]

Those Spanish roads seem slippery like hell. Very nice video from Shakedown by Asturacing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1SdpGZbg-c

[saco0o]

these fellas were livestreaming the tight stage1 from the crowd here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w621liL5OE

just one toyota this weekend and ZERO polos.
3 citroens, 3 msports

[archie106]

MRF cars seemingly with no grip, moving around a lot more than the others.

[RS]

Nice super close times. Verstappen continues to impress!

[stavrosGDB]

Wow Jos!

[Morte66]

Oh no! Heavy crash of Mabellini...

Well, I'd just decided to support Mabellini this year, and then I read your post.

Fortunately, it worked out OK.

[dimviii]

Armstrong with fiesta and pirelli, ultra impressive.

[Jarek Z]

Armstrong is shocking the world!

[Morte66]

Well, I'd just decided to support Mabellini this year, and then I read your post.

Fortunately, it worked out OK.

3.8 faster. That'll do.

[Jarek Z]

3.8 faster. That'll do.

Jeeez I didn't expect it at all!

[Sal yet again]

Oh dear Williams with another ERC early off..

[dimviii]

Mabellini Andrea - Lenzi V.
"I really enjoy this stage, it's fun. I have a small advantage, it's drying up. We're enjoying the car and everything. Let's see, the next one has more stuff. Yesterday was not ours and today is for us."

[Morte66]

Jeeez I didn't expect it at all!

At first, I thought it was the stage drying, but everybody after him was slower.

With the uncertain conditions, I imagine things will go back and forth as tyres suit this or that stage.

It is a bit strange that I picked Mabellini as my ERC guy this year, and currently he's behind my WRC2 guy Gryazin. I'm not quite sure what to think...

[dimviii]

Armstrong seems to loose a lot to Gryazin now

[archie106]

Big shame for Armstrong after such strong pace

[dimviii]

why he lost so much? any info?

[rallyfiend]

Geez Nikolay showing the difference between ERC and WRC there....

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Massive shame for Williams. A great chance for him thrown away.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gnws5lSW8AEcyt_?format=jpg&name=medium

[Morte66]

Yes, it's definitely back and forth for Mabellini

[Fast Eddie WRC]

why he lost so much? any info?

Armstrong off the road after being distracted by water on the screen... :(

https://www.facebook.com/reel/9342796252513241/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

[dimviii]

Geez Nikolay showing the difference between ERC and WRC there....

Cachon (yaris/pirelli)is 7 sec faster from Gryazin after ss3
Lets see after ss4 what he can do

[saco0o]

ah mate what a bummer for jon. after that qualy i thought he would be right on the front

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Cachon (yaris/pirelli) is 7 sec faster than Gryazin after ss3
Lets see after ss4 what he can do

Exactly the same time as Gryazin on SS4 !

[Fast Eddie WRC]

ah mate what a bummer for jon. after that qualy i thought he would be right on the front

He's been unlucky as the pace is definitely there.

[Rallye Uwe]

Exactly the same time as Gryazin on SS4 !

Why did Neuville, Evans, Cachon, and Pardo lose so much more time in SS 7 than in the other SS the second time around? Rain? Dirty cuts, not so much?

[dimviii]

maybe the weather.All these drivers started about an hour+ later from front runners
Cachon No 62 Neuville and Evans about No 80

[bluuford]

According to all the info I have, there was no rain. Only thing I can imagine is that there was some temperature drop as they start actually ca 2 h later (in the morning it was 2 h and 7 min later, so the last stage should have started at around 19:27) and there were some interruptions in the stage as well (maybe even later then). So, they might have started even later. also the light starts to drop later on (many forest sections on last stage). Finally, Evans and Neuville are running Hankook like Virves, they have only hard and soft option (+ wet). When ground is cooling, I don't know how these tires react, definitely the WRC tires are more for durability than performance.

[Morte66]

Strange what happened with Ostberg. A bit of mud in the pedal and he had brakes overheating, talk of turbo issues...

[Morte66]

Well, I'm hoping Mabellini can overtake Suarez, but Suarez does look pretty good.

[TypeR]

Strange what happened with Ostberg. A bit of mud in the pedal and he had brakes overheating, talk of turbo issues...
As long as I remember him rallying.. he always has brake problems :D

[Fast Eddie WRC]

More trouble (transmission) for Mads on the final stage, dropping 2 places.

[Jarek Z]

Well, I'm hoping Mabellini can overtake Suarez, but Suarez does look pretty good.

Mabellini wins the last stage, but it's not enough to overtake Suarez. He finishes 4th overall. Still a good rally from him.

Conratulations to Gryazin!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Better action and sound than Rally.tv...

https://youtu.be/lwT5x7AC3Gk?si=oOaqtwFQNjHsmdUk

[dimviii]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-qVmOnFmXg&t=435s

[RS]

Another great video:

https://youtu.be/jPQpUDquyB8?si=9a71TEGxZEATDfP-

Very tricky roads! On these roads the Rally1 cars are not more entertaining to watch than the Rally2 imo as they have too much grip.

The Citroen looks very neutral, the Skoda twitchier but can carry a lot of cornering speed and the Hyundai looks like it has a lack of grip compared to the other Rally 2s.

[RS]

Better action and sound than Rally.tv...

https://youtu.be/lwT5x7AC3Gk?si=oOaqtwFQNjHsmdUk

They really need to find a way to bottle this and bring it to the official broadcasts. I've just watched the official highlights and they make what was quite a spectacular rally look pretty dull.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

They really need to find a way to bottle this and bring it to the official broadcasts. I've just watched the official highlights and they make what was quite a spectacular rally look pretty dull.

And that's the highlights !

I've given up on watching it (apart from the WRC which I get as part of TNT Sports and I can record and FFWD through the boring parts). For ERC I just follow the times and stage end comments. Watching the fan videos is the better option for enjoyment and the real rally experience.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Decent event summary by Dirtfish:

https://dirtfish.com/rally/erc/what-we-learned-from-the-erc-opener/

[JTGANG]

This young guy Perez Sergi junior showed some very good speed and no mistakes at all considering he is just not even 21 years old....Is he that good ?

[PLuto]

Why did Neuville, Evans, Cachon, and Pardo lose so much more time in SS 7 than in the other SS the second time around? Rain? Dirty cuts, not so much?

It is very difficult to compare Cachon and Pardo with others from ERC field. They were starting almost 2 hours later, so they had completely different conditions (on Saturday morning they were driving on completely dry roads when the first crews still had it damp and cold ; in the evening it was opposite with temperature) plus Cachon received very well notional time on SS 4 despite he didnt do any km on it. And temperature change can be very important, in the morning there was at the stages around 6°C, in the afternoon 26°C... Another thing is also tyre choice strategy - all participants had limit max 16 tyres, but ERC field was doing also doing qualifying stage so they needed to work with proper strategy and were not able to use hard tyres for whole rally. Non-registered crews did only shakedown which is not counted to the max number of tyres, so they had more free option to use only hard tyres. Like I told on beginning, difficult to compare.

[Jarek Z]

Top 5 Dramatic Moments of Rally Sierra Morena 2025. I especially like Roberto Blach's dramatic save :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv-QPB7JMcE

[saco0o]

Mille P7! thats really cool! cant wait for Max to join the R5 class

[Sal yet again]

https://youtu.be/diBnJCWXKMQ?feature=shared

Nice vid with Williams off and car recovery. Will be a lot of work to get the car repaired for the 2nd round of the BRC this weekend

[saco0o]

i watch this channel sometimes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbZcvTMHQQ

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://youtu.be/diBnJCWXKMQ?feature=shared

Nice vid with Williams off and car recovery. Will be a lot of work to get the car repaired for the 2nd round of the BRC this weekend

Nice find !

It was strange how they left the car in that position while the rest of the field drove through.