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Seb Ogier's inclusion makes a Toyota 1-2-3-4-5 appear a real probability, not just a possibility. With the kind of pace shown by Toyota on the opening rounds this year, I could as well place my pickems now.
Just as well Esapekka Lappi will drive the third Hyundai. He has gone well previously on the Safari; even if the end results don't reveal much. Gus Greensmith must be the overwhelming favourite in Rally2, though Robert Virves will be interesting to watch on his maiden trip to Kenya.
Wow, Mikkelsen entered with skoda
Yap! First Safari appearance for him, too. And I hadn't realised Greensmith is in a Yaris. Surprise there.Quote:
Originally Posted by TypeR
My Route Preview for Safari:
https://www.powerslideblog.com/wrc-s...-stage-preview
Why the 'Wow' ?Quote:
Originally Posted by TypeR
I don't get it either. He was/is one their best drivers, have so much success with their cars and it's the place he should be. He feels comfortable in Skoda.
Because it was wow.
Last ,,big'' rally was 2024 Japan with Hyundai wrc and and 2023 Japan with Skoda..
And now they bring him in to fight against Toyotas..
The route for the event is pretty compact. Good thing they have removed the excessively difficult fesh-fesh sections.
But I'm sad to see the head-to-head Kasarani stage go. It was always a good watch.
Not much happening on this topic, right now. Guess it starts running better day by day.
Any news fråm Kenya, guys? Wasn´t it heavy rain the other day?
Safari PET in Kenya with Gus Greensmith. Other shots of Rally1 Toyota's I'm not sure are real ...
https://youtu.be/L2LdnAxuno0?si=7AC7mf5vDybBwaN0
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Originally Posted by Rallyper
McKlein Photography reporting very high probability of a wet Safari.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DZJmgPRvz/
Current conditions and more rain forecast soon...
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Thats good for the frontrunners, isnt it?
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Looks like it's going to be tough for everyone.
Recce interviews:
https://youtu.be/gmdpuc2BKOU?si=AxeWDGL_trpZbqmW
Good morning, shakedown is live
Fourmaux and Evans setting the pace sofar
Nice tribute Skoda's Pavel Hortek on all the cars.
Nobody beats the time of Fourmaux and Evans
WRC2 front runners pretty close in times
Dominguez setting fastest time in Rally 2
Now Lappi best time in his second run
now Oliver in front, but this rally its not about speed.
That is correct, it is all about survivalQuote:
Originally Posted by spyros
There has already been a lot of talk about the weather, but it does appear like the roads dry up fast.
Early morning stage might actually be very fast. Big question every afternoon will be how far can you get before the rain hits. Road position may actually be a key factor here. Those running upfront will likely have a huge advantage at some point.
WRC tyre supplier Hankook has developed a new soft compound gravel tyre known as the Dynapro R213, which will make its debut on the brutal gravel stages in Kenya this week.
Its introduction comes following criticism from WRC drivers regarding the performance and reliability of the tyres particularly in rough gravel events.
https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/...enya/10804114/
First "real" stage is now live, Evans has started
This seems like national geographic channel not rally tv. Please show cars.
Losing the car pictures so showing heli shots.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lead
Fourmaux & Neuville slow on splits
That's proper mud bath, probably huge rain on the start
Mega time differences from the beginning, but awesome wrc+ not showing anything.. 3 nature shots on loop.. swamp, elephants and ryhnos, swamp, elephants and rhynos..
Solberg going for it already !
I think we will see more wildlife than rallying this weekend.
Never. Surviving until sunday PS finish is far away.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Great coverage
Such a facepalm this series.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lead
Every other sport is capable of showing the picture but this series not
Will his luck remain for third event in a row?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
They said there's a storm affecting the pictures.