Im excited even when positions are settled because Im scared all the time that someone will bin it.. But anyways, so far really exciting event againQuote:
Originally Posted by meh
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Im excited even when positions are settled because Im scared all the time that someone will bin it.. But anyways, so far really exciting event againQuote:
Originally Posted by meh
I’m hoping that Tänak gets the gap down to 8-9 seconds for tomorrow to keep the pressure on for Ogier cause you can see Ogier really wants that win.Quote:
Originally Posted by meh
He’d break a record making it a 6th Portugal win.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Haha, JML took interview from Meeke at the stage end :)
From the championship points point of view - if he wins tomorrow, it does not matter, he just needs to be fast(est) on tomorrow's separate standing.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Very nice stage times from Meeke after the lunch so far
I'm really keen to see Neuville-Tanak battle for Super Sunday tomorrow. Some of You will blame me, but I'm once again really excited for Sunday.. Kalle and Evans will be trying to fight hard too
I’m not blaming you, I’m as excited as well and don’t forget that the fight for the win may also continue tomorrowQuote:
Originally Posted by CeskyOndra
Looking at it strategically, he could slow down now and give ogier some more space. Then ogier doesn't need to push tomorrow, and perhaps will take less points away.Quote:
Originally Posted by meh
Why would kalle fight hard? he came for the win and he can't do that anymore. He doesn't care about points.Quote:
Originally Posted by CeskyOndra
It would be interesting to know if Tänak cares about the win. Yes, it's a nice bonus, but it does not give any extra points.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Tänak drives level with Fourmaux, so no big push anymore.
... or, big push but no tires :)
Good day from Tänak overall.
Great to see him back a little bit even when struggling with the car but still a long way to go to see the real Tänak
Summary for the afternoon loop so far - Tänak got back from Ogier... 0.1sec.
Tanak has a nice 1 cushion between him and Neuville and is pretty close to Ogier. He can afford a puncture and not lose a place because of it and Ogier is just 1 spin away from losimg the lead.
All things considered, Tanak can be happy
Sorry, but you are just as bad as the RallyTV crew.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Talking about fight for "win" for tomorrow or about how dramatic it is that Fourmaux is now closed to Sordo.
I feel like they (and you) are watching a different rally. Points positions matter today and then it's start from scratch tomorrow. Overall is pointless (literally).
Need to admit there, that without super-Sunday it could be cruising Sunday. What the reality will be, we will find out tomorrow.
Yes, people have not adapted to the new scoring logic. Is the new system good or bad, has been discussed many times and I don't want to open the topic here.Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
Drivers need to earn as many points as possible from the challenge they have. At the moment, one rally ends today, and tomorrow starts basically a new rally for a max of 7 points with a condition, that to earn points from Saturday, you need to finish also Sunday. So the reality is - overall place from the championship point of view does not matter.
And Meeke do Meeke things again...
I know the points position matter today. How stupid you think I am?
But there is also a overall rally winner and I’m still saying it’s not decided yet even Ogier has a pretty nice lead
I’m really sorry for sounding stupid about that then
He fought hard in Sweden to the end despite being 45th at the end of saturday.Quote:
Originally Posted by denkimi
Overall winner is just a title and fame, but does not give extra points. So it's all up to the priority - full-timers need points, part-timers probably wins and fame.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Eem. What is the logic for this start-order? First Evans vs Munster with Rally1 and then Grayzin vs Rossel with Rally2...
Rossel pace this weekend has been a really nice surprise
Usually he is pretty lost on gravel
Probably aim was go full reverse for tv time. But timming not enough for full piars, so "last" pair go with rally1Quote:
Originally Posted by meh
Another (potential) factor for start-order can be, that SS17 was stopped due Meeke's crash.
I think the fact Grayzin joined the team helped them develop the car more on gravel so he’s starting to feel more & more confident in it. For next year it would be nice if we’d have Rossel-Grayzin-Østberg ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Two aspects:Quote:
Originally Posted by meh
- "Fame" is only there if someone actually fights you. See Sweden where Fourmaux didn't really care he was 3rd overall in the end cause he got points for 2nd on Saturday.
- Imo the "winner" of a rally is now the one who ends with most points. So yes, for me Evans won Sweden, not Lappi. Thats just how the rules are at the moment.
Stage win for Fourmaux. Another nice confidence boost for him and M-Sport.
In the provisional standings after today, Tanak now has jumped over Fourmeaux to the 3rd place in the championship. Ogier is still 5th but only 4 points down on Fourmeaux. If this trend is confirmed after tomorrow then at least Tanak and probably Ogier too will have less favorable starting positions for Sardegna which will raises the chances for Katsuta and Sordo.
Today overall https://www.ewrc-results.com/leg/855...al-2024/?leg=2
Such a shame about that slow puncture for Tänak. They would be veery close without that with Ogier in overall
Chance for Katsuta????? Hahahaha....how many Chances did he need? I like him really, he is a very nice guy....but winning a Rallye or even end up on Podium he simply dont have the Nerves, sorry.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sergiow
Ogier won’t be competing in Sardegna, Kalle will however.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sergiow
NoQuote:
Originally Posted by Eli
It’s Ogier https://app-cdn.sportity.com/ac24437...try%20List.pdfQuote:
Originally Posted by Eli
Kalle doesn’t like Sardinia at all and has been pretty vocal about it
aaand if all goes well then Ogier decides to go for 9th ;)
Hope it is a joke.. No chance on fast ralliesQuote:
Originally Posted by TypeR
I dont know if someone cares, but here is my prediction for Super Sunday:
1. Tanak
2. Neuville
3. Ogier
4. Rovanpera
5. Fourmaux
6. Evans
7. Sordo
Oops my bad, don’t know why I thought he’s going there.Quote:
Originally Posted by rp
Of course he has and at least he is able to take good points, when other drivers keeps crashing.Quote:
Originally Posted by CeskyOndra
Ogier confirmed for Poland..Quote:
Originally Posted by CeskyOndra