really hope so, Sardegna was very promising. we will see.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli
needs couple of more wins and Kalle being 5th and 6th and it could get interesting
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really hope so, Sardegna was very promising. we will see.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli
needs couple of more wins and Kalle being 5th and 6th and it could get interesting
Great result for Tanak and Hyundai but the fact it wasn't Neuville means there's no increase in pressure on Rovanpera.
It seems the Manu title will be the only achievable target for Hyundai this season. Their drivers may now be instructed to drive accordingly.
Ott was flying this weekend
https://scontent.ftll2-1.fna.fbcdn.n...qw&oe=62A18D42
https://scontent.ftll2-1.fna.fbcdn.n...UA&oe=62A20D62
Literally!!Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Would also love to see them jumping in the harbor. It's been (almost) two long years since last time
Nice to see Tanak back!
PS: Sordo is really amazing. The most consistent driver of the championship.
If Kalle will continue this Greensmith-Katsuta level pace he showed in Sardegna, he will definitely face serious troubles. If he will focus more in driving, not talking, he should won Title easily.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
I’m guessing once he saw he wasn’t comfortable with the car and he did mention a number of times that the car isn’t turning and isn’t doing what he wants, he just managed his pace and made sure he’d get to the end, and even pushed on the power stage and as a result came away with 14 points this weekend. If his rivals, A. had better (more reliable) cars and B. took that approach more often, when they see they don’t have the pace, then perhaps this year would’ve been a different story.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hüttünen
Besides Fourmaux, Evans was a bit disappointing this weekend, his driving reminded me more when he was back in M-Sport, too ragged, too scruffy. Back to Tanak for a second, this weekend felt like the first time ever since he left from Toyota like his old self, coming to the rally, fighting for the win, his rivals falter and then he comes and dominates the event with 10 stage wins; If the car now has the pace, I hope they get they’re reliability sorted out soon so we’ll get an emphatic battle in Estonia-Finland-Ypres, NZ (fingers crossed) & Catalunya.
It was one rally, starting first on one of the most cleaning events of the championship, off the back of three straight dominant and unstoppable wins.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hüttünen
Ridiculous...
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he increased his lead in the championship by 9 points, up to 55. so even when he's not on the pace, he still came out ahead of his rivals.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hüttünen
At least: stop craving for longer rallies if tyre saving Sundays are a problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tauri_J
https://itgetsfasternow.com/2022/02/...aving-sundays/
Well, good job by Tanak and very important win for Hyundai, let’s hope they can make a good serie.
Important also for Breen to clinch such a result in a slow gravel rally; it shows he has some potential on this type of Rallye for the future.
Again good job by Sordo with this podium in a very Sordo-style rallye: 53th podium in career, equals Auriol in 9th position all-time.
And also good and important result for Loubet to show his potential with some good time and more than all, a consistent performance all over the weekend. For the moment, he has done the job in his first 3 rallyes.
Well, I found you are a bit harsh with Rovanpera. Sometimes you don’t find the good speed and you must be clever. Don’t forget also that he had a bad time during his first two outings in Sardinia in the last 2 years. So in the end, 5th + 4 power stages points is a good balance.
Katsuta, ok, it was difficult for him with 3rd position on the road (higher in career). Did the job to the end, nothing more nothing less.
Bit disappointing pace by Greensmith compared with his team-mates.
Lappi, well the speed was good but second mistake in 3 rallyes, not really good for a third driver ... all the more that Toyota list manufacturer points because of that. Huge pressure on his shoulders in Estonia.
Neuville and Evans, difficult to evaluate their performance.
Well, Fourmaux, one statistic sums up the disaster: after 5 rallies in Rally1, he is the second worst classified driver in the championship (above Kaur who did only a R5 outing in Sweden).
In WRC-2, good job by Gryazin to secure the win; beginning of maturity?
Great job by Jan Solans and Pajari considering their experience; good speed by Huttunen sometimes with the Rally2 but two punctures.
And Ingram, as I said, consistent.
Yeah. He didn’t felt comfortable with the car but on the other hand, choosing the right setup is one of the most important part in driver’s profession. Maybe he got just sloppy after 3 wins in a row.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli
Tänak was excellent. After long time. Kenya will be interesting to see.
Evans was surprisingly good after he moved to Toyota. But this season he has going many steps backwards.
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Originally Posted by Eli
https://sport.delfi.ee/artikkel/1200...5-85a7f3bbea4d
Well I’m sure he’ll comeback stronger next time out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hüttünen
Thanks!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by eib1
happy team gets refreshing dip to the sea :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1S1mP9O5V8
5 years apart
https://www.upload.ee/image/14202963...605_191744.jpg
haha Martin with a backflip jump into the water! and familiar face there in the Delfi gallery besides Ott and Martin :)
Ogier has been off the pace in plenty of individual rallies, yet at the end of the season he came out on top more often than not. If anything, the fact Rovanpera wasn't going for some reckless push despite not being comfortable with the car, shows certain maturity. Ogier won the championship 8 times because he could pick his battles and sacrifice individual wins for safe point finishes. And he also won because his rivals couldn't do the same. So far it seems Rovanpera does, which can only help him in long term.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hüttünen
https://im.mtv.fi/image/8445070/land.../kz/loubet.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Absolutely - Kalle drove a sensible rally, especially after Friday; he showed decent pace the rest of the event, and then picked up good points in the Power stage. And extended his lead...that is how to win titles - pick up good points when you can't win. On to the next event.Quote:
Originally Posted by USER47
Exactly the point I was trying to make earlier, and Rovanperä also knows he has some strong events for him coming after Kenya so as long as he keeps his head cool he should be fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by USER47
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Originally Posted by EstWRC
Friend said that, there was an interview with Tanak to Estonian media, where he said that the team listens more to Neuville(who has been there nearly 10 years), but he(Tanak) gives his best to say his word also..
If so then.. wtf.
No wonder Hyundai and Neuville won't ever get the title.. He has only been to one team and maybe that is why he can't thinks differently..
Here https://sport.delfi.ee/artikkel/1200...ardiinia-jaoksQuote:
Originally Posted by TypeR
“It’s not easy, Thierry has been in the team for 8-9 years and it’s hard to disprove his ideas but I’m trying to fight for my word also ”
I mean, why hire a world champion just to disregard his ideas? I mean, unlike Neuville, he actually knows how to win the title, then why not listen to him? They can only blame themselves for their misfortunes if they don’t.Quote:
Originally Posted by TypeR
Hyundai's problem is reliability, and that has nothing to do with Neuville's input. They can start listening more to Tanak and improve driveability for him, but that won't change the poor reliability. That has to be fixed elsewhere.
True, they need to take care of both things and hopefully they’ll be able to start challenging for wins on a regular basis.Quote:
Originally Posted by focus206
Some pictures from Sunday: https://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bes...egna_2022.html
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Evans with a better car is in a lower position than both Hyundais & Breen, just shows you what a dismal season he’s had. It feels as if like once you take away Ogier from the equation, he loses his benchmark and I’m guessing seeing a 21 year old Rovanperä blitzing and having a commanding lead in the championship, isn’t doing him any favours to his confidence. Hope he can bounce back but it seems that for this year, the best thing he can do is try and help Toyota win the manufacturers title.Quote:
Originally Posted by focus206
Elfyn just hasnt seemed the same driver since that fateful off in the snow in Monza.
I think last year was still strong. Remember Finland?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sal yet again
Watched the rally and got some hope that they have improved a lot.Quote:
Originally Posted by TypeR
Now watched that interview.. and I'm not that optimistic anymore.
I can imagine, how disappointed he actually can be. I remember from some interview, when he was asked for future perspective after winning the title - he said, that he is interested to be part of building new generation car, to be able to build the things like he sees the best.
For that exact reason he made the contract quite early last year. and then... Hyundai basically just blew it up with delaying every kind of decisions to start development, then lack of leadership with Adamo leaving and there is still Neuville's legacy with what they driving. He is master, he can adapt his driving, but it's not something like "being one with the car" effect. He is really good mechanic, he was in important role for building successful car for M-Sport for 2017. And now... Such a waste of talent and waste of time in a way.
From positive side - if they will get it working, it will taste good for sure :)
edit: one more thing. It was Adamo personally who hired/convinced him to join. They seemed to match quite well, and we know how that developed - Adamo left. Another reason, why he joined, didn't realize or do not exists anymore.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_LFhcfD0hu0&t=110s
I dont't know... This vibe with Moncet is just awkward
Hello all!!
A good days spent in Sardinia, but so tired for the itineraries and the hottest weather we remember.
Hope you enjoy with the video!
https://youtu.be/y4qKoQtjLsE
Passats De Canto vid https://youtu.be/lPrLaDXa2WU
Very good conclusion and i think face the reality, it is just the way meh said.
Really sad for Tänak, the hard work he made to finally get the drivers title and after that tryed to make good new desicions, but happened disaster.
Little hope was this rally, that showd, he is still able to fight for a win and dominate a rally.
Tänak is smart and he is not going to push and fight for a win if he doesnt feel good in the car, thats why there hasnt been a rally win for over a year, until now...
Lets hope Hyundai will improve ant their car will be good enough to fight for a win.
J-records vid https://youtu.be/xWxgJKfpg4c
great edit as usual
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahIKfaX9LrI