So it's fuel tank ventilation system: http://www.rallymexico.com/official/Document%202.8.pdf
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So it's fuel tank ventilation system: http://www.rallymexico.com/official/Document%202.8.pdf
Too bad for Nasser Al-Attiyah. The document states he bought the car in damaged condition and rebuilt it. Anybody know who he bought the car from?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
That is tough luck. The only thing that annoys me about SuperRally is that Tanak now gets a podium when he was 40 minutes off the lead, I don't think thats really fair
I agree, though the main problem is that there are too few drivers in SWRC, so you'll still score points even if you're centuries behind the othersQuote:
Originally Posted by 6789
Symtech Racing, car crashed by Kosciuszko in Jordan 2010.Quote:
Originally Posted by RallyTyger
But I find it hard to believe that it's accidental coincidence when something wrong with fuel cell ventilation is found in Mexico which is the most problematic event for under-pressure in fuel tank which can cause fuel to boil. Vapor than stalls fuel pump and that's the end of game. This was by the way reason for both Kruuda's retirements.
Wow this is a really bad break for Nassar. To think you've won the rally, then discover you're disqualified for a technical infringement that (as far as I know) doesn't affect performance, must be really disappointing :(
Shame he wasn't driving a Citroen factory car- then he would have gotten off with a 1 minute penalty, at the worst :rolleyes:
It's not sure it was something minor because it was in Mexico. Some others retired because of fuell cell vent system. So I would be really careful in judging if it helped the performance or not. Maybe not but it's fact that in Mexico problems with in-tank pressure, which may even cause retirement, are common.Quote:
Originally Posted by serial jeff
Strange that this was not found in the pre rally tech inspection, but after the rally. If found before this detail could have been fixed. Reminds me of the brake issue Brynildsen had in GB. Things like this must be addressed before, so you dont waste a whole rally, before you are disqualified.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Not sure how much a rally like this costs, but it is very expensive for private teams/drivers - and then it is to bad to be kicked out for something that could have been fixed !
It's impossible to do complete scrutineering of every car before the event. It would take weeks to do so. Pre-event scrutineering is mainly focused into safety features.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89772Quote:
With Citroen adamant that it will give both its drivers equal chance to chase this year's title, Ogier is still optimistic that he can bounce back from this weekend's disappointment.
Interesting.