WRC Rally Paraguay 2025

[Porky1_333]

Hello WRC Rally Community

My name is Daniel Stiefel and I live there
in Villa Alborada in the heart of the WRC Rally Paraguay.
27°15'57.4"S 55°38'36.6"W
Part of the route passes not far from my house.
The other stages are a maximum of 45 km away.
I still have room in the house for fans and die-hards
even camping options.
If you are interested just let us know.
Best regards, Daniel

[Andre Oliveira]

Timetable is out

https://www.ewrc-results.com/timetable/90025-ueno-rally-del-paraguay-2025/

[Andre Oliveira]

50 entries
23 foreigners
27 paraguayans

source: Jorge Basualdo

[KiwiWRCfan]

50 entries
23 foreigners
27 paraguayans

source: Jorge Basualdo

I wonder how many of the "foreigners" are from other South American Countries ?
Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Brazil, Ecuador etc.

[Danny0405]

I wonder how many of the "foreigners" are from other South American Countries ?
Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Brazil, Ecuador etc.

Maybe not that much… with Chile being close, it should be easier on logistics stuff… so we should have a good bunch of WRC-2 driver with Solberg, Gryazin, Greensmith, Kajto and maybe even Rossel and/or Solans.
So I would say less than 10… something around 6-7.

[WRCStan]

A Bulacia or two?

[KiwiWRCfan]

Seb Ogier indicated after Rally Finland he will be going to Paraguay. Good news for South American fans.

[Andre Oliveira]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GxiBDFxW4AAEyPp?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GxiBDFnWQAAFAGJ?format=jpg&name=large

[Dimitris]

My Route Preview for Rally Paraguay.

Friday's stages are great, Saturday and Sunday is mostly straights and junctions. Some sections are reminiscent of Safari, others have Australia and Chile vibes.

https://www.powerslideblog.com/wrc-route-previews/2025/rally-paraguay-2025-route-preview

[NaBUru38]

There's 29 entries in Rally2, including:

* European visitors Oliver Solberg, Yohan Rossel, Gus Greensmith, Kajetan Kajetanowicz, Nikolay Gryazin and Robert Virves.
* Local heroes: Fabricio Zaldivar, Miguel Zaldivar Sr and Jr, Diego Dominguez Sr and Jr, Alejandro Galanti, Gustavo Saba and Didier Arias
* Neighbors: Marco Bulacia from Bolivia, and Jorge Martinez Merizalde from Peru.

There's also a few Rally3 and Rally4 entries, including Uruguayan duo Santiago and Matias Ruiz in the latter.

[CeskyOndra]

Looks like the weather will be stable, just a risk of rain on Sunday

[Jarek Z]

Kajto was lucky during his test session:
https://rallypl.com/video-duzo-szczescia-kajto-na-testach-przed-rajdem-paragwaju/

[EstWRC]

Tänak and Ogier arriving to the rally pretty late cause their flight got cancelled. In the end they used private plane and flew together.

[CeskyOndra]

This rally will be tricky. We already had few accidents on tests.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Opinions of the drivers of the new event and a local gives his description of the roads:

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/what-the-wrc-drivers-expect-from-paraguay/

And now video:
https://youtu.be/IKaX2-fMev0?si=HbUctOc8sqU63sZZ

It looks a real mixture of elements from other WRC events and a real new challenge for everyone but a level playing field.

[denkimi]

Tänak and Ogier arriving to the rally pretty late cause their flight got cancelled. In the end they used private plane and flew together.
Don't they often fly together on a private jet?

[rallyfiend]

Don't they often fly together on a private jet?

Kalle and Taka often do from the European events because they both live in Monaco.

I think Seb lives in Munich, so probably not much benefit to fly with Ott.

[saco0o]

there were some talks about the south americans planning to rent like 5 or 6 rally1 cars.... what happened?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

there were some talks about the south americans planning to rent like 5 or 6 rally1 cars.... what happened?

Probably just dreaming apart from Heller who is renting a Puma again for Chile. The idea might me nice but the costs are beyond most people.

[rallyfiend]

there were some talks about the south americans planning to rent like 5 or 6 rally1 cars.... what happened?

They probably tried, there just aren't cars available. You can't rent what doesn't exist....

[WRCStan]

there were some talks about the south americans planning to rent like 5 or 6 rally1 cars.... what happened?

More likely to be fans' optimistic interpretation of the agreement between promoters rather than locals trying but it didn't happen. It was mentioned in a thread here.

[CeskyOndra]

After seeing many pictures from Recce, still not having any idea who will be the best in here. Looks quite slippery to me, so I might go for someone, who is great in tricky conditions.

It looks like a mix of wet Greece mud and Estonian type of road to me.

[drive]

Recce Interviews by Colin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08Kagc3VMp0&ab_channel=DirtFish

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GzbObjhW8AA4vCL?format=jpg&name=medium

[becher]

Shakedown:
https://www.ewrc-results.com/shake/90025-ueno-rally-del-paraguay-2025/

[TypeR]

What was going on on recce?
Taka, Ogier and many others getting fines because reversing on stages..

[meh]

What was going on on recce?
Taka, Ogier and many others getting fines because reversing on stages..

Reversing back a few hundred meters and then going again is considered another pass on the road.

[TypeR]

Yes, I understand this.. but don't remember this happening before with so many drivers..

[Co-driven]

Probably just dreaming apart from Heller who is renting a Puma again for Chile. The idea might me nice but the costs are beyond most people.

Yes, but when the team is asking €600.000 for one rally, even if you have shitloads of money, you think twice before getting to an agreement...

[PLuto]

Yes, I understand this.. but don't remember this happening before with so many drivers..

New event, new stages...

[flykas]

Top drivers said that the this going to be trickier than it looks because of the massive changes in grip.

[CeskyOndra]

What a ceremonial start! Why can't we have donuts allowed everywhere..

[240RS]

What a ceremonial start! Why can't we have donuts allowed everywhere..

Events like Paraguay are the reason WRC should always consider passion when selecting what rounds to include on the calendar. Without the enthusiasm of spectating public, all you have is a spruced up test session.

[Rallyper]

Minutes before next rally begins. Let´s see what this afternoon gives...

[meh]

Minutes before next rally begins. Let´s see what this afternoon gives...

I like the schedule, it suits me well.

Watching the introduction, then there is a question: how many cars will finish without the super-rally program?

Also, you can fill your waiting time to learn about Paraguay: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraguay

[TypeR]

all rally1s with 5 softs

[Rallyper]

Did Evans go wide on the righthander over crest? About 2:30...

[Rallyper]

Oaoh! Kalle massive time. -7,7 s on Evans.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Kalle looks to have his mojo back and happier with the tyres.

[Rallyper]

Neuville dropping time.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Usual Neuville, wont have the right set-up.

[EstWRC]

Horrible stage from Tänak

[spyros]

I hope Kalle finds his mojo and start to wim again, only Ott can match him at pure speed.

[meh]

Hyundai will not survive those stages, "the quality is amazing" wipers already in effect

[TypeR]

Hyundai already falling apart.. wipers broken for Tanak..

But doesn't look promising for Hyundai..

[Rallyper]

Front left Alert for Katsuta.

[EstWRC]

Hyundai guys loosing a lot with the last split. 4-6 seconds alone with that Tänak and Neuville

[TypeR]

First stage and Hyundai already 2 days behind..

[Rallyper]

Meuville maybe smart "want to protect" the car. Had massive compressions.

[CeskyOndra]

Meuville maybe smart "want to protect" the car. Had massive compressions.

Thats smart but what can you do against Toyota

[trykmann]

Hyundai guys loosing a lot with the last split. 4-6 seconds alone with that Tänak and Neuville

It seems Hyundai does have the speed, but they are not trying to brake the car. Maybe their car doesn't absorb the impacts as well as Toyota.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Maybe this stage is exceptional and the Hyundai will be better on the next ones.

[meh]

Do you guys like Fourmaux and Pajari handle non-stop-shaking-and-beating better than old guys?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Fourmaux gets his set-up better than his teammates again.

[meh]

Do guys like Fourmaux and Pajari handle non-stop-shaking-and-beating better than old guys?

[spyros]

Do you guys like Fourmaux and Pajari handle non-stop-shaking-and-beating better than old guys?

I realy like both.

[CeskyOndra]

Whats up with the first sector? Katsuta, Neuville, McErlean all of them are loosing massive time.. Maybe huge rocks?

[Rallyper]

Munster has stopped 900 m into stage.

[EstWRC]

Fourmaux gets his set-up better than his teammates again.

Didn’t hear them complain about setup. They just took it safe

[Dontcut]

I think Kalle took that step-up rocks after water splash at full speed.
Hyundai Ott and Thierry are looking after car and we will see if Toyota can handle the rough stuff at this speed.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Wow that's heavy bumps in the car !

[CeskyOndra]

Maybe munster hit some rock

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Maybe munster hit some rock

Just went straight on and got beached.

[Rallyper]

Rossel took one sec from Oliver in the watersplash going flat while Oliver did brake.

[meh]

That stage is like pinball for those cars (and the crew inside).

[EstWRC]

Greensmith trying hard to retire on the first stage

[CeskyOndra]

Just went straight on and got beached.

U sure? I thought that he is in the opposite direction.

[meh]

U sure? I thought that he is in the opposite direction.

In all-live they also said he is pointing in the opposite direction. So my assumption from this is that he clipped a wheel off from something and landed on the side of the road.

[Rallyper]

he is in opposite direction.

[Rallyper]

Rear right Alert for Ogier at about 7 K...

[CeskyOndra]

Ogier again in trouble when starting to hunt a title.

[EstWRC]

Splits so up and down for everybody

[CeskyOndra]

Splits so up and down for everybody

Lot of mistakes being made

[Rallyper]

Ogi lost around 30+ secs.

[TypeR]

Ogi managed the loss pretty okay..

[drive]

anyone seen how many wheels drivers have? 5-6?

[jonkka]

Generally, seems that there is very little cleaning effect as late runners are posting similar splits compared to first starters.

[Morte66]

anyone seen how many wheels drivers have? 5-6?

I think everybody has 5 softs

[EstWRC]

Two stages in and seems the drivers aren’t fan of this rally

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Maybe this stage is exceptional and the Hyundai will be better on the next ones.

Better but not gaining back the SS1 time loss and neither Tanak or Neuville are happy with their car.

Fourmaux looks faster than them both again.

[CeskyOndra]

Everyone has just one spare

[meh]

I think everybody has 5 softs

Yes, confirmed in all live. Ogier and Taka can not afford another puncture.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Superb time by Fourmaux !

[meh]

Stages can be already named:
* SS1 Rovanperä's stage, with Munster corner
* SS2 Fouraux's stage

[Morte66]

Katsuta and Fourmaux both pretty quick, and Pajari not shabby, so I suspect some cleaning.

[EstWRC]

Easy Fourmaux. This won’t last long if you continue like that

[meh]

Meanwhile, Munster leaped through SS1 and already started SS2.

[Rallyper]

Did Fourmaux say he made suspension softer before this stage (SS2)?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Easy Fourmaux. This won’t last long if you continue like that

He's quite relaxed and not going crazy, he even lost time on a straight. He doesn't seem likely to throw it off like he has when driving with emotion.

[wyler]

Did Fourmaux say he made suspension softer before this stage (SS2)?

"no, the car just became softer" was the answer

[wyler]

He's quite relaxed and not going crazy, he even lost time on a straight. He doesn't seem likely to throw it off like he has when driving with emotion.

er...he took a couple of banks on the way!

[EstWRC]

He's quite relaxed and not going crazy, he even lost time on a straight. He doesn't seem likely to throw it off like he has when driving with emotion.

Are you watching the first time?

Have seen plenty of this season

[meh]

Seems that stage is cleaning up, especially the first 3 splits. Evans lost basically everything during the first 3 splits and now rally2 cars are coming faster and faster.

[meh]

Zaldivar and Doinguez are coming well, pity that they are not covered in all-live, instead we can see something not time-critical from the service park...

Dominguez best time on SS2, 5.6 sec over Solberg who was 2nd, and to the lead.

[wyler]

Zaldivar and Doinguez are coming well, pity that they are not covered in all-live, instead we can see something not time-critical from the service park...

they were on the first stage, and i guess some airtime for the tire supplier is in the agreement...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Are you watching the first time?

Have seen plenty of this season

No.
But usually when trying too hard to catch lost time.

[CeskyOndra]

I'm almost fully satisfied with WRC calendar nowadays. We have rallies on all continents except Australia and North America.

[EstWRC]

Tänak and Neuville splits all over the place the whole morning. Really weird

[Rallyper]

Yeah. I´m confused about Tanak. Really.

Edit: He had an excursion in the terrain beginning of stage.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

er...he took a couple of banks on the way!

Like Kalle just did ?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ogier fight back started...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Tanak been off and damaged the bumper

[Rallyper]

It´s a matter of time when Fourmaux will go off in some way. eg. loose time...

[Rallyper]

It´s only a matter of time when Fourmaux will go off in some way. eg. loose time...

[focus206]

Impressive times by Fourmaux, but the question is how much he's risking...

[CeskyOndra]

Fourmaux is just great this year, really wish him the win

[EstWRC]

Fourmaux again with a moment

He can say what he wants but you can see he is overdiving. Lappi was the same, always saying that he isn’t pushing and whatnot but the picture said otherwise.

[CeskyOndra]

Impressive times by Fourmaux, but the question is how much he's risking...

Everybody is making mistakes. So everyone is risking basically.

[Odd]

No interview taken from Ott? Must have been pissed off in there.

[trykmann]

No interview taken from Ott? Must have been pissed off in there.

They interviewed him, he was offroad.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

One small mistake by Fourmaux and into the lead, while Tanak goes off the road, but who gets the criticism? Give him a break.

[EstWRC]

I will give him a break once he wins

I have nothing against him, just his words and driving doesn’t match

[CeskyOndra]

Impressed by Joshua. No heroics, but consistent pace without loosing minutes. Good enough for a rookie season.

[Rallyper]

Oliver seems to loose time

[Rallyper]

Molly and Becs doesn´t notice Oliver has problems

[wyler]

Like Kalle just did ?

no like the one he just did. and it's like the 4th. and took the wheel arc off. (kalle used the bank with no damage).
he's going for the win and it's on the limit, no problem with that. but u can't say he's driving clean and emotionless. it's a pretty ragged drive.

[wyler]

Molly and Becs doesn´t notice Oliver has problems

but honestly i find them a good couple in commentary, positively impressed.

[Rallyper]

but honestly i find them a good couple in commentary, positively impressed.

Not me. Should be an experienced driver in the studio.

[meh]

Not me. Should be an experienced driver in the studio.

Agree with that. I don't have anything against Molly, lovely and easy to listen, but I guess the role of having a constant talking mode, not just a brief stage end moment, is new for her as well.

[wyler]

Agree with that. I don't have anything against Molly, lovely and easy to listen, but I guess the role of having a constant talking mode, not just a brief stage end moment, is new for her as well.

and she's doing great way better than others.
drivers are of course great when they find the right one, but i'm not sure they can have it all the time.

[Rallyper]

Ott´s moment (From Modo Rally on FB)

https://www.facebook.com/reel/24134445129590595

[CeskyOndra]

This rally is surprisingly close so far. Let's see what afternoon brings.. If Saturday is as loose as anticipated, it's gonna be a huge battle for 3rd. Especially Ogier has to bring the time back.

[Eli]

I'm almost fully satisfied with WRC calendar nowadays. We have rallies on all continents except Australia and North America.
I know this has been bashed around here more times but for it to be perfect we need to replace Japan with Australia, Saudi Arabia for Wales Rally GB as season Finale, Rally Germany after Finland, since CER is out and Corsica instead of Canaries, yeah I know, not too much to ask ;)

[CeskyOndra]

I know this has been bashed around here more times but for it to be perfect we need to replace Japan with Australia, Saudi Arabia for Wales Rally GB as season Finale, Rally Germany after Finland, since CER is out and Corsica instead of Canaries, yeah I know, not too much to ask ;)

We don't know how Saudi will look, we don't judge yet. Why replacing Japan? It's home of Toyota and there are some good fans too.

[CeskyOndra]

Ott´s moment (From Modo Rally on FB)

https://www.facebook.com/reel/24134445129590595

Typical Tanak moment with a bang and damaged radiator later. :D

[EstWRC]

Ott´s moment (From Modo Rally on FB)

https://www.facebook.com/reel/24134445129590595

Lucky dude to be in the rally at all after this

[BlueStrike]

Ott´s moment (From Modo Rally on FB)

https://www.facebook.com/reel/24134445129590595

Lucky not to roll the car there, bloody hell.

[meh]

Good thing so far is that there is no dominance by any team or driver.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Adrien Fourmaux humbled the champions, revealed the secret of his speed...

Fourmaux completed a small development test before Rally Paraguay, which the champions did not contest. However, Fourmaux emphasised that the test alone hardly made a major difference, as it was not a proper test programme.

“Ott just didn’t want to do the development, which I did, but it was not a test actually. But at the moment I’m just a little bit different with the setup. I’m a bit stiffer with chassis, suspension and my geometries. It can make a difference or maybe i's about the driving style,” Fourmaux summed up.

“I have to say that the first stage is really tricky for everybody. It’s not really nice to drive, but we tried to get through without any drama. And then on the next three stages we decided to push where we felt it was a bit more like rally style. I’m happy that it was paying off at the end."

https://rallyjournal.com/adrien-fourmaux-humbled-the-champions-revealed-the-secret-of-his-speed/

[EstWRC]

Ott not wanting to do the development test

Going to Toyota? ;)

[meh]

Seems that Greensmith retired after SS4:
https://x.com/OfficialWRC/status/1961466411823325468

[CeskyOndra]

Ott not wanting to do the development test

Going to Toyota? ;)

Probably just doesn't want to spend another 2 days by travelling and a day by testing, rather spend the time with family

[CeskyOndra]

Gonna be interesting to see if Ogier can get back to podium today. I think so..

[CeskyOndra]

Kalle is incredible in this final sector, flat out trough splash

[CeskyOndra]

Ott's wipers gone again.. This stage is just terrible

[TypeR]

Ott not wanting to do the development test

Going to Toyota? ;)

not allowed* :D



I wish.. lol

[meh]

Ott's wipers gone again.. This stage is just terrible

https://x.com/HMSGOfficial/status/1961473856373166437 - at least Hyundai has some self-irony

[meh]

Quite a battle for tomorrow's starting order between Pajari-Tänak-Evans-Neuville-Ogier - all of them in 10 seconds after SS5.

[CeskyOndra]

Quite a battle for tomorrow's starting order between Pajari-Tänak-Evans-Neuville-Ogier - all of them in 10 seconds after SS5.

Thats basically battle for staying in the fight for podium considering tomorrow's conditions. It's gonna be hell of a battle today!!

[meh]

The stage is like the Ninja Warrior show - you try to run through something and there is a system built to just beat you up meanwhile.

[EstWRC]

https://x.com/HMSGOfficial/status/1961473856373166437 - at least Hyundai has some self-irony

Being funny doesn’t win you championships

[skarderud]

and she's doing great way better than others.
drivers are of course great when they find the right one, but i'm not sure they can have it all the time.Molly have atleast 1 rally in norway in a subaru Gr.N, and several seasons in racing.
But not the experience as Brynhildsen and Østberg of course.

Sent fra min SM-S901B via Tapatalk

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Awesome viewing on this stage, a great combination of onboards, helicopter and stage side cameras.

[jonkka]

Munster seems to have lost rear wing. Anyone knows when?

[CeskyOndra]

Munster seems to have lost rear wing. Anyone knows when?

Probably just in the compressions?

[Rallyper]

Seems that Greensmith retired after SS4:
https://x.com/OfficialWRC/status/1961466411823325468

He didn´t handle his car properly in those conditions, maybe?

[Tauri_J]

Thats basically battle for staying in the fight for podium considering tomorrow's conditions. It's gonna be hell of a battle today!!

What conditions?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Hideous without a rear spoiler...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GzidsPrWQAASgv3?format=jpg&name=medium

[CeskyOndra]

What conditions?

Road conditions, lot of cleaning

[EstWRC]

Stage win for Tänak also from this rally. He has had one from every rally except canary’s

[meh]

What conditions?

https://x.com/OfficialWRC/status/1961455404879098257 - more detailed view of the impact itself

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Fourmaux finishing with a front left puncture. Glad it didnt cost him much time.

[Rallyper]

https://x.com/OfficialWRC/status/1961455404879098257 - more detailed view of the impact itself

Where?

[Rallyper]

Katsuta losing time...

[BlueStrike]

Some massive understeer on that onboard for Tänak. Hitting banks like it‘s Wales 2019.

[Rallyper]

Taka out. Going off.

[meh]

Neuville lost quite many road positions with overshoot just before the finish.

[EstWRC]

Seems normal service resumed after Estonia and Finland with Ogier and Tänak again head of the rest.

Yes, they are 3rd and 4rd but that’s because of their misfortunes today. Otherwise they would be 1-2

[BlueStrike]

Two weird incidents in a row for Taka and Neuville respectively. The latter gifted road position to Evans and Ogier… I‘m sure Tänak will be thrilled.

[meh]

Pajari changed the wheel (probably).

[CeskyOndra]

Seems normal service resumed after Estonia and Finland with Ogier and Tänak again head of the rest.

Yes, they are 3rd and 4rd but that’s because of their misfortunes today. Otherwise they would be 1-2

Which missfortune tanak had today?

[jonkka]

Lots of things happening on this stage.

[Dontcut]

Neuville lost quite many road positions with overshoot just before the finish.

What a save that was!

[meh]

Ogier from 7th to 4th with this stage.

Fourmaux with puncture is not finished yet either.

edit: lost 18.9 sec to fastest, 2nd O/A 7.6 to Rovanperä, 0.8 ahead of Tänak.

[EstWRC]

The start list is locked after this yeah?

[jonkka]

The start list is locked after this yeah?

Should be, yes.

[Rallyper]

Ogier from 7th to 4th with this stage.

Fourmaux with puncture is not finished yet either.

If this continues Ogier will be on podium at least...

[CeskyOndra]

Horrible stage for Fourmaux and Neuville once again. These two always struggle in the same test..

[BlueStrike]

Time for Hyundai to put Fourmaux between Tänak and Ogier? OTOH, it would then be very close between those two.

[Rallyper]

Solberg faster than both McErlean and Munster after half stage. At 6th split. McE faster on 7 th.

[CeskyOndra]

Good thing after today is that battle Toyota - Hyundai is fair 3 vs 3

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Fourmaux was unlucky with a rock in the line. At least he held 2nd place and no damage to the car.

[EstWRC]

Munsters car is looking like 2003 Focus!

[Rallyper]

Munsters car is looking like 2003 Focus!

Street car... :) :)

[EstWRC]

Munsters car is looking like 2003 Focus!

Sorry I meant 1999 Focus!

[focus206]

Munsters car is looking like 2003 Focus!

Wider body like the 2003-2005 Focus, but no wing like the 2000-2002 Focus :D

[CeskyOndra]

Top 6 separated by 26 seconds with every single driver in it is able to win the rally. We have amazing fight ahead.

[Rallyper]

Goodbye for today, fellows.

[EstWRC]

Great day also from Virves. He really has started to show his potential after the Estonia win

[becher]

Wider body like the 2003-2005 Focus, but no wing like the 2000-2002 Focus :D

Haha that's very accurate.

[Tauri_J]

Hideous without a rear spoiler...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GzidsPrWQAASgv3?format=jpg&name=medium

Thats a beatiful Focus

[meh]

1st day done, current situation with provisional standings:
1. Rovanperä 198 (25)
2. Evans 186 (10)
3. Tänak 178 (15)
4. Ogier 175 (12)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

2000 Focus WRC had a wing...

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ef/2000_WRC_Acropolis_Day3_Sainz.jpg

[focus206]

2000 Focus WRC had a wing...

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ef/2000_WRC_Acropolis_Day3_Sainz.jpg

I call that roof spoiler, or just spoiler in my language

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Strangely the first Mk1 had a wing...

https://www.wrcwings.tech/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/daniel-reinhard-04.jpg

[Sulland]

Stage win for Tänak also from this rally. He has had one from every rally except canary’s

Yes he has got the speed, but not top speed for a full rally. Too many mistakes. He has been in the top class since 2019.
I am afraid that his head is letting him down, and that is hard to change.

[Sulland]

Kalle looks to have his mojo back and happier with the tyres.

All to do with trust in the equipment.
Is there a big difference btw how the Pirellis and the Hankooks work on gravel, snow and asphalt and soft/medium/hard mixes?

[EstWRC]

Tanaks moment form the onboard

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN-FFFUiN6w/?igsh=MXRnNWJ4cmRrbXRsbQ==

[CeskyOndra]

Tanaks moment form the onboard

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Incredible! Tanak has a bit more luck than the previous years. Is this the champions luck?

[eib1]

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[EstWRC]

Didn’t notice this yesterday but Katsutas car is having the new mirrors

[jonkka]

Road at the end, on open field, seems unnaturally twisty for such place, as if it's purposebuilt for the rally?

[EstWRC]

Again Tanaks wipers gone

This is ridiculous

[CeskyOndra]

Again Tanaks wipers gone

This is ridiculous

Can be quite disturbing for him

[jonkka]

Again Tanaks wipers gone

This is ridiculous

Did those go all the way outside of the windscreen earlier too? That looks like complete failure.

[EstWRC]

Did those go all the way outside of the windscreen earlier too? That looks like complete failure.

Yes. Same as yesterday

Imagine it happening when it rains

[trykmann]

Yes. Same as yesterday

Imagine it happening when it rains

He was quite angry after the finish line, when he was talking with Martin.

[jonkka]

Yes. Same as yesterday

Imagine it happening when it rains

Interesting. I read those broking twice but did not see how they broke. Now I saw and was amazed.

[TypeR]

Once.. twice..

THREE TIMES same wiper sh1t

[EstWRC]

Quite a moment for Kalle there

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Such a shame Fourmaux had those punctures yesterday and didnt get the lead he deserved on those tough stages. But good to see no moaning and being positive to fight back today.

[TypeR]

Solberg faaast..
Only 1.7 slower than Pajari, but faster than Katsuta, McErlean and Munster

[meh]

Solberg faaast..
Only 1.7 slower than Pajari, but faster than Katsuta, McErlean and Munster

Solberg is fast, but it is also crazy cleaning.

[Lead]

So far pretty boring stages.

[satnav]

McErlean retired for the day ........

[CeskyOndra]

Rally is over for Mcerlean. Had to retire due to the impact on SS9, according to Rally.TV

[satnav]

So far pretty boring stages.

Yes driving through fields at times

[Rallyper]

Dominguez also out in WRC2. Oilpressure or smth.

[focus206]

Shame for McErlean... with some problems for other drivers, it could have been a very good result for M-Sport

[meh]

Tänak 3.7 lost in split 4, some kind of puncture or just some driving mistake?

tyre-pressure issue confirmed, 7 sec lost in split 5

[Rallyper]

Alert puncture rear left for Tanak

[CeskyOndra]

Hankook is a joke. I fucking hate these shit tires.

[BlueStrike]

That may be a championship-critical puncture for Tänak.

[Rallyper]

And Ogier on a hunt.

[jonkka]

And I was under impression that Hankook aimed for more reliability than out-and-out performance? Wow...

[CeskyOndra]

Just a season about punctures, nothing more, just a simple joke

[EstWRC]

This championship is just going downhill since Finland for Tänak.

Was a nice rally. Bye

[Eli]

Ffs another puncture….this makes me miss Michelin…

[Fast Eddie WRC]

At least he didnt have to stop and change it.

[CeskyOndra]

Just a season about punctures, nothing more, just a simple joke

Tanak confirmes

[focus206]

It's not over yet for Tanak in this rally. But these Hankook are weird, sometimes they do great on rough stages, sometimes they puncture in very smooth stages...

[BlueStrike]

Bring back the mousse.

[trykmann]

It's not over yet for Tanak in this rally. But these Hankook are weird, sometimes they do great on rough stages, sometimes they puncture in very smooth stages...

Half of the rally is still ahead and it seems no one isn't safe of puntcures or other problems.

Edit: Also the second pass will be even more complicated.

[focus206]

on ewrc-results:
"According to Hankook, 5% gravel and 95% clay. Tyre stress level is quite high."

[Kras]

Half of the rally is still ahead and it seems no one isn't safe of puntcures or other problems.

Edit: Also the second pass will be even more complicated.

The problem is luck doesn't accumulate or even out. Tanak now getting another puncture is just as probable as Kalle getting his first

[Rallyper]

on ewrc-results:
"According to Hankook, 5% gravel and 95% clay. Tyre stress level is quite high."

Can it be overheating issues, those punctures?

[CeskyOndra]

Can it be overheating issues, those punctures?

Its often right from the start..

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Strange that the Hankook carcass is so strong. It coped with a long high speed section by Tanak without him having to stop and change it and lose a lot more time. This could be seen as a positive.

Also if had been a front tyre he night have lost more, so another positive for him.

[meh]

Strange that the Hankook carcass is so strong. It coped with a long high speed section by Tanak without him having to stop and change it and lose a lot more time. This could be seen as a positive.

Also if had been a front tyre he night have lost more, so another positive for him.

I think "the rear wheel leftover" did not touch the ground too much on those straights.

[meh]

From ewrc: Munster Grégoire - Louka Louis: Retired on road section

[CeskyOndra]

Today is just about road position

[CeskyOndra]

Today is just about road position

Or this stage to be exact

[jonkka]

Evans vs Neuville is interesting. Evans is up on every split but ends up losing a little by the finish. What's so special about that last split, I wonder... Neuville pushing like hell or Evans' attention lapsing?

[meh]

Top 3 is moving away from Evans and Neuville. Tänak has road-position advantage to use for todays stages to catch Evans and Neuville, but some 10 seconds to make is not an easy task as well.

[trykmann]

Top 3 is moving away from Evans and Neuville. Tänak has road-position advantage to use for todays stages to catch Evans and Neuville, but some 10 seconds to make is not an easy task as well.

On pace Tänak should be able to get Neuville and Evans. With team orders they might switch Fourmaux and Tänak.

[CeskyOndra]

Top 3 is moving away from Evans and Neuville. Tänak has road-position advantage to use for todays stages to catch Evans and Neuville, but some 10 seconds to make is not an easy task as well.

It's gonna be a big fight for 4th place (also important for Sunday road position).. Anyways, Kalle will be well ahead..

[focus206]

I don't think Tanak will have problems to take Neuville and Evans today, better road position and he's generally been faster. As long as nothing goes wrong...

[meh]

WRC2: Rossel still confident, but does not have enough speed - at the same time he need to make the rally2 lines for others so there is cleaning against him.

Nice time from Zaldivar, and some worry for Virves - something seemed wrong with the car.

[EstWRC]

I don't think Tanak will have problems to take Neuville and Evans today, better road position and he's generally been faster. As long as nothing goes wrong...

Exactly. He halved the gap already with this one stage

[TypeR]

Ogier 5 softs
Other rally1 6 softs

[jonkka]

Evans has some tanak-fear now, he's trying.

[EstWRC]

Tänak passed Thierry. Evans next

[EstWRC]

lol Fourmaux can’t take the reality with equal road positions today

[meh]

lol Fourmaux can’t take the reality with equal road positions today

Friday-hero...

But at least the top 6 are all fighting for something.

[CeskyOndra]

Fourmaux is not friday-hero.

[BlueStrike]

If Tänak can reel in Evans before the end of the day that would be very decent damage limitation. Fourmaux in 3rd would offer further opportunities for some carefully-judged, shall we say, gamesmanship tomorrow.

[meh]

Fourmaux is not friday-hero.

Fourmaux has the speed, but we are talking about the reality hit on the Saturday when the starting position is equal to the drivers with whom he is fighting.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Nothing wrong with Fourmaux, just a masterclass by Ogier.

[focus206]

If Kalle doesn't push more, Ogier can still win this rally on speed...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I just realised why Rally TV is better for this event... no annoying Mike Chen !