Wanted to watch the roadbook, but looks like it was deleted from Youtube... 🤔Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
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Wanted to watch the roadbook, but looks like it was deleted from Youtube... 🤔Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Couldn't find it as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by DoN_cz
I wanted too, hoping they will publish againQuote:
Originally Posted by DoN_cz
It’s still up on Facebook https://fb.watch/iEIJH_9Opq/
Perfect beginning to 2023...
https://www.wrc.com/en/news/2023/wrc...ect-beginning/
And Millener confirms he isn't worried about the disadvantage on the loose gravel in Mexico...
“I mean, people will already start talking about road position in Mexico but, for me, it’s irrelevant really,” he said. “You’ve got to take the points and the opportunities while you can, and our goals are to take it rally by rally.”
I feel M-Sport deserved a win now. To get the whole team to be upbeat for a few days is important!
This win could be a turnaround for them. Important to have 3 teams fighting for top step, through 2023!
Maybe I haven't noticed, but does anyone knows , when will be engine upgrade for M-sport Fords?
Somebody somewhere talked about Portugal, but I can't find any links.Quote:
Originally Posted by sidrun
Yes, very important rally. I hope it will be a breakthrough for M-Sport.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
It's also important from another point of view. The first 2 rallies clearly showed how slow drivers Loubet and Greensmith are. Tanak comes, jumps in the new car and fights for the win almost from the very beginning.
I think Loubet was quite decent in Monte when he didn't have any problems. Better than Taka, for example.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Also, as he showed in Greece last year he can be really quick on gravel too with a favourable starting position. Mexico might be a good indicator whether Greece was a one off or has he actually stepped up in terms of pace.
I must have missed it but what are plans for Greensmith for 23 season? Is he doing some events with WRC or not? WRC2?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Quote from Petter Solberg from All Live: "We've been on stages today and watched all drivers. Tänak has been the cleanest from them all." He knew that they lack top speed and performance in general and went for tyre saving option and attacked where he knew others do not have studs left- meaning you can gain more time against others on a short distance. He is one of the best in tyres saving, right after Ogier. I do not think Greensmith or Loubet think about that too much. They destroy tires too early and suffer then all remining rally.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
WRC2 with Toksport, starting from MexicoQuote:
Originally Posted by tcrown
It would be fantastic if Loubet could take advantage and actually support Tanak on the upcoming gravel rallies.Quote:
Originally Posted by sinepikohv
The other vital aspect on this tough surface and temperatures will be car reliability.
I am hoping that Loubet can get a good result in the next rally, otherwise Malcolm will do something. They need a good wingman to support Tanak, and give input on deveoping the Puma.
Eh, no....they are doing this season with these two guys, no matter the results.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
The wingman thing is a bit over rated imo. You need someone to beat Rovanpera, good luck finding anyone. Only one wingman ever made a difference in the last 20 years and that was Sordo for Loeb beating Gronholm and Hirvonen a few times. What they need is a car that is fast enough and the power steering and window defogger doesn't fail. Tanak can do the rest.
Didn't they say they put everything on one card this year?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
I wiah Loubet learn from Ott nad become a very good driver, he has potential.
Wilson: I knew this was possible – it’s why we did the deal.
https://www.wrc.com/en/news/2023/wrc...-did-the-deal/
Yes, in terms of priority for just the one driver to win the Ch'ship... but support from Loubet could still help this to happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Loubet may not be faster than other top guys, but if they have problems he could still take points off them if he isn't far behind on times.
Interview with Tänaks lead engineer https://www.speedcafe.com/2023/02/16...-get-stronger/
Happy birthday, Mr Wilson!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FkROCNCX...jpg&name=small
Seems like tarmac handling is the weakest link they've found in the first 2 rallies.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Sweden roadbook
https://youtu.be/Y93FDR3A8RI
The YouTube link doesn’t work for some reason https://fb.watch/iOgeFUupl5/
Love the M-sport Roadbooks, would be awesome if all teams would to a little "review" of the rally for rally fans, im sure it would help to get new people interested in rallying since it gives a little different perspective of what the teams do during the rally and what we dont see on all-liveQuote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Btw the YouTube link also works now. They uploaded it again
370 fiesta chassis at M-sport, and then its over
Then what?
A new fiesta in pipeline?
https://www.rallye-magazin.de/int/ar...arossen-49845/
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And those bodyshells must be shared between Rally2, Rally3 and Rally4 (and Rally5). But it will probably take a while before they sell all thoseQuote:
Originally Posted by skarderud
Tänak is pushing M-Sport to work to a new design philosophy, M-Sport technical director Chris Williams has revealed...
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/tanak...gn-philosophy/
The boss drove the Puma...
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FqTAfOAX...jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FqTAfODX...jpg&name=large
I'm sure he had better stage times than his Greek works driver :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
I think you mean "Greek customer driver"Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Or Greek rally fan who just enjoys his hobby and sponsors young drivers to improve their career, even by sharing with them his almost 1-million worth Ford Puma.
Ppl still can't get over him being able to afford driving the top car.. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by bomber21
Thats called jealousy ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by TypeR
Yep, when people aren't happy with paying Allive to watch 59 year old narrowly avoiding heart attack while driving at roadcar pace it's jealousy.
Nice drinking game idea - everytime someone cries about Serderidis here, take a shot of your favorite alcohol. The person that makes it into end of the rally without alcohol poisoning wins :)
already drunk!Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenneth