LAPPI: THE REAL DEAL
An assessment by @RallyingUK of Finland’s young hope, ESAPEKKA LAPPI, in just his fourth WRC event:
Rallying UK | LAPPI: THE REAL DEAL
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LAPPI: THE REAL DEAL
An assessment by @RallyingUK of Finland’s young hope, ESAPEKKA LAPPI, in just his fourth WRC event:
Rallying UK | LAPPI: THE REAL DEAL
These are some pics I took there:
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[GALLERY PHOTOS] Day3 #wrc #rallyportugal13 Wrc Vodafone Rally de Portugal 2013 - [Big Thanks to Pedro Contente Photography for Portugal13 agreement]
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@Kielder
nice photos,tell us more about the rally.
Just got back from Algarve.
Brilliant weekend, had a blast. This was by far one of the best I attended, even if the competition was not too tough.
Ogier was always very impressive, neat and you could see how he is good on saving tyres. Latvala very impressive aswell, and very commited. Even today in Almodovar with only front wheel drive and even thought the car was going all over the place he was still trying, shame he lost the 2nd place which would be his best result in Portugal.
Im surprised Hirvonnen isn't faster, he was taking quite a few risks in the beginning of the rally and I was surprised at his times, it looked quite faster than what it actually was, maybe the DS3 doesn't suit him very well.
Mikkelsen very smart and still quite fast, boh Lappi and Wiegand very impressive aswell in their Fabia's.
Sordo was going quite well too, shame about his off, could be in the podium for sure. Novikov very steady.
Everyone was talking about a return to the north of the country, and I understand that, however coming back from such a great weekend with sun and beer ofcourse, I still think the rally as it is now is almost perfect, it would be such a shame to see such places being forgotten from one year to another. This rally is by far one of the toughest and I think sometimes we forget a rally has to be a challenge not only about speed. Everyone on the final ramp without superrally deserves my sincere congratulations.
Btw, the VW service area looks like a proper manufacturing warehouse, it is that impressive.
It really looked like he was on the limit on some stages. Perhaps you're right about DS3, something is not right with his braking, the corner speed looks good, but I think too much sideways.Quote:
Originally Posted by Francis44
Front differential was the one broken, he only had rear wheel drive. A shame indeed, he deserved that 2nd place.Quote:
Originally Posted by Francis44
Yeah, it was even worse - had 3 wheel drive, only the right front was broken.Quote:
Originally Posted by MAXLD