Neither do Nordgren or Huttunen, and they are a bit faster. But of course, he is still just 17. I don't like the hype around him, because not being on the top all the time might just turn into negative pressureQuote:
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Neither do Nordgren or Huttunen, and they are a bit faster. But of course, he is still just 17. I don't like the hype around him, because not being on the top all the time might just turn into negative pressureQuote:
Originally Posted by dupanton
You don't mean like Solberg and the Hinkelstein - That was the biggest 'concrete objective' of all time!Quote:
Originally Posted by Franky
Interesting times in R2. Ingram a lot faster than most of the other R2s, except for Calum Devine who is +-2s/km faster than Ingram!!
He really is a talented driver, both on gravel and on tarmac (was on the pace in Ypres Rally too)
Neither has Huttunen. Huttunen only on his second rally with r5 machine and is faster than him.Quote:
Originally Posted by dupanton
Jari huttunen now best young finn. 6th overall after ss3. And 1st rally with hyundai. Good! :)
Third. But yeh, still impressive.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Indeed. Maybe he is a very big talent, but it is too early to tell. Ofcourse he is ahead of opponents of the same age, he was in a rally car when others couldn't even say the word car...Quote:
Originally Posted by COD
Calum driving R5Quote:
Originally Posted by dupanton
That explains some things :p Listed in R2 on rally-base.Quote:
Originally Posted by satukata
It was a last minute change. He got the original-spec Fiesta R5 from China...Quote:
Originally Posted by dupanton
Isn't moany Mads on the DMacks too?Quote:
Originally Posted by satukata
tasty lunch :D
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Does Juho not get fed any more since he was dropped?
Interesting start so far, the gaps have grown relatively quickly, but this is a tricky rally and still a long way to go. So far Tanak and Evans seem to have the best pace, taking road position into consideration I'd say Tanak could be faster over the next couple of days. Hyundais a bit underwhelming but it's not the first rally this year that they started off on the wrong foot/setup.
Poor start for Finns! Only JM is ok 5th place. Juho strugling 10th and poor EP 11th.
RC2 young Huttunen driving hyundai is good 7th and Nordgren ok 10th. But Kalle poor and slow whole morning 17th. Suninen was fast but after puncture 23th :(
However the hype is from media and those who not fully understand rallying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
Are Toyota looking to add Coca Cola to their list of sponsors?!Quote:
Originally Posted by KKS
M-Sport lunch https://twitter.com/michelin_sport/s...82762888761345
Nope, Michelin's strangely enough...Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
The could get them at least one table!Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
that's the downside of having it handed to you on a silver plate. most young drivers have to prove them self in lower categories, working their way up and getting experience in silence. they only start driving an r5 car once they've proven to be the fastest in an r2.Quote:
Originally Posted by dupanton
but if you want to start with an r5 car and fight the big boys, you must also accept that the stakes are high and that it can be quite humiliating.
I've no doubt that Rovanperä has natural talent, but I'd hold my breath for the son of a world champion longer than for Peugeot's gravel specialist's.Quote:
Originally Posted by denkimi
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Well, some of italian guys shit on that Hyundai R5 (someone mentions Andolfi - he doesn't end any rally at all). It's clearly that they can't drive rally car.Quote:
Originally Posted by satukata
That guy here can throw them glowes and he is first time in the car and in WRC event which is by the way far more difficult than their national rallies.
Well, Rovanperä, had few seasons in Latvia behind R2 wheel, and beat Sirmacis and Sesks with not so good car (Citroen C2 R2 vs. P208 R2/Fiesta R2). OK, Latvia's championship ins't as strong as ERC/WRC R2 field but still, his progress was very quick. When he start driving in Latvia he was in middle of field, like he is now in Wales. 4WD was natural step up. Kid has talent, and proved that he can improve quite quick. Yes, he could step down to R2/R3 for WRC events, like some others, but it's a big question if it help him or not.Quote:
Originally Posted by denkimi
Dear friend. I know my english is not very good but you should read it more carefully. I stated that it wasn't Andolfi who said that. And they were not "shitting" at the car, just saying that it is more difficult to drive. And that was confirmed by other fellow members of this forum from other nations that actually talk with drivers of their country.Quote:
Originally Posted by ESTR
Give the guys a table, a chair and a proper lunch jesus christ, they are the 2 fastest rally driver in the world. You british people are great for a lot of things but food and eating culture is not among them. let me say that :DQuote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Poor Jari huttunen retired after SS4. He was best finn in wrc2 :(
SS5 live!! Great rally continue!!
Do You know why?Quote:
Originally Posted by satukata
Why ? Jari Huttunen has retired on liason after SS4.Quote:
Originally Posted by satukata
Jari Huttunen Racing @HuttunenRacing
Dont know yet. We´ll figure it out later on today.
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Technical according to him on twitterQuote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Technical problem according to his twitter account.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
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Hanninen now on start grid. His car is making weird noises before the start.
Latvala with the same time as this morning... Can't seem to catch on to the rhythm.
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Evans flying
Evans, wow what a split !!!
Evans absolutely going for it
It would seem that the conditions are now uniform for all the Michelin runners so the champ is coming out on top. Clearly the DMACKS are different class!
not a good stage from Ott. Evans really flying
Decent time from Breen...