Rally Wrc Mexico 2017

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Originally Posted by dimviii

citroen at 1st day had same tyre choice as other plus the weight of 1 extra spare tyre.
it was again fast with no better tyre choice.
Also with hard compound yesterday,it was fast even at 1st split compared to other cars with soft compounds,again with the extra weight of extra spare tyre.
with hard compounds was also fast at smaller gravel stage(10km) El Brinco.

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I said only "some", which is second loop yesterday. The first stage then was clear advantage for hard tyres, for the rest is little questionable, but Meeke said himself he was looking for more rubber at later part of the loop. I'm not sure extra tyre weight is necessary disadvantage, with proper setup and driving it can give extra grip on corner exits.

@Craig_Breen
Home from Mexico to do some prep for Corsica. Sending best wishes to all the guys for the last day, bring it home @krismeeke & @paulnagle1!

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Originally Posted by Mirek

The car had roughly 100+ Nm less than the top contenders. In the first events (summer 2004) the engine was even worse than that. And the engine was not the only area where it was lacking.

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Is Fabia R5 engine much weaker than Fabia WRC one was?

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Originally Posted by RS

Is Fabia R5 engine much weaker than Fabia WRC one was?

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Yes :)

@Michelin_Sport Tyre info: All Michelin WRC drivers with 5 Michelin LTX Force S5, except Meeke with 4S+2H and Lefebvre 6S

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Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC

@Michelin_Sport Tyre info: All Michelin WRC drivers with 5 Michelin LTX Force S5, except Meeke with 4S+2H and Lefebvre 6S

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Citroen are still taking 6 tyres for just 2 stages. That must tell something;)

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Originally Posted by stefanvv

Citroen are still taking 6 tyres for just 2 stages. That must tell something;)

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Meeke has a massive lead. Two spares are simply a safe option for him IMO.

JM try to get powerstagepoints. I think it´s very hard 4th on road..

JM now faster than sordo.. Maybe full power in Toyota today?

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Originally Posted by stefanvv

Citroen are still taking 6 tyres for just 2 stages. That must tell something;)

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Anything can happen on these rough roads.... no risks.