I hope Paddon keeps his place in the podium, the win of Ogier was inevitable, it would be nice to see them fight for a few more stages but i doubt the result would be different in the end.
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I hope Paddon keeps his place in the podium, the win of Ogier was inevitable, it would be nice to see them fight for a few more stages but i doubt the result would be different in the end.
@Not I dont have a lot of things to do this weekend so if the rally finishes so early what should i do?
WRC without Loeb - very very boooooring
watch Lemans today, MotoGP tomorrow and BTCC.Quote:
Originally Posted by nafpaktos
It was boring with him in as well for the majority of the rallies...Quote:
Originally Posted by AP-Racing
Surely you are joking? Loeb presided over the most boring era in the sport. It's not much different now with Ogier.Quote:
Originally Posted by AP-Racing
Protasov just 21 sec from Ucci.
Ucci was out of road trying to avoid a big rock.
This rally seems to be harder than our rally was
If you have two Loebs itīs different (=read Ogier+Loeb)Quote:
Originally Posted by RAS007
Kubi off - gearbox
Loeb cannot keep up with Ogier anymore for a whole season.... if you turn back time and bring Loeb in his early 30s then we would have a nice battle but Loeb would win 7 out of 10 times. so it would be boring again.
So many mistakes by the others making it easier for Ogier than it should be...
Yeap. And Loeb can make some mistakes at right time, to revive intrigueQuote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
Jari-Matti Latvala @JariMattiWRC
Looks like the damper has been damaged in the previous stage.. Loosing already 20s on the 1st split point of SS18… :
Ucci stopped :(
Blaah blaah blaah...Quote:
Originally Posted by RAS007
I can't even find the words for idiots like you... It was all interesting fun and games 'till Paddon made a mistake, but that was not worth a post?! As soon as French Sebastien is in the lead it becomes boring s*it? Yeah right!
Take a look at this guy's posting history, a real HC fan truly...! LOL!
Paddon reportedly very emotional at stage end, team say he has a gearbox issue #WRC #iRally #RallyItalia
do not give him a hard time... he is already Scottish... how much more can a man take...Quote:
Originally Posted by Juha_Koo
Guys it is simple if you do not like the WRC you can take a break for a few years...
Paddon with almost 2 minutes gap from Ostberg.Hope he will be able to keep 2nd position with gearbox issues at next long one stage.He deserves it.
Ucci finished stage with not good time.
Lost the lead from Protasov.
RRC cars seem to be faster than R5 again as I don't believe that Protasov is better driver than Andreucci (nothing against Protasov).Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
EDIT: Ucci stopped to close boot door. Quite stupid mistake.
(48 - Andreucci Paolo / Andreussi Anna): I had to stopped early in the stage because the tailgate came open. My co-driver jumped out and closed it.
i'm gutted for Paddon, even if he wouldn't have won this rally he doesn't desirve this issue..
When he will calm down he will realise that he should not be sad for this rally but really happy,since he has showed he has great potential for the future.
Ironic Paddon has a gearbox problem when the new paddle-shift has helped his performance here.. :(
now only ogier has not suffered any major problems. he has the luck of a true champion.Quote:
Originally Posted by denkimi
Ogier have one big problem....and it's problem called - Loeb.Quote:
Originally Posted by denkimi
I don't believe it's all about luck.Quote:
Originally Posted by denkimi
ostberg losing time towards the end just like in the first pass of Monte-Lerno
Ostberg puncture
thats good for Paddon,their gap will remain same +-Quote:
Originally Posted by AP-Racing
Head slumped, tears in his eyes, all @HaydenPaddon could say at the end of SS18 was........"it's broken" #WRC
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHZSEwrWEAEvIyF.jpg
so 1 min 12 sec gap from MadsQuote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
It has been a fantastic showing from Paddon.
1) Showing that its possible to drive fast, even if You don't have 130 WRC starts under Your belt.
2) Showing that its possible to drive fast even if You are not in a VW.
Of course he has had an advantage because of the starting position, but he have also had disadvantages (experience, car etc), and he has made a truly brilliant rally.
Will he now go on to be a front contender for every rally? Not yet I think. He seems to be performing well when there is a certain ratio between inputs pr km (number of steering, pedal and gear inputs pr stage km.)
To high a ratio and he will struggle, and this is logical, because this is when You need experience and pace notes etc the most.
But he is a brilliant talent, and I actually have high hopes for him on tarmac, his early testing on tarmac was very impressive.
The goal now must be to draw the correct conclusions from this showing. If he gets to high shoulders, to much preassure in the next events, and try to go fast, he will go slow with high risk. This is what happened with Neuville, partially with Mikkelsen, and others, so this is the potential pit fall to look out for.
But he should be proud, great driving, and definitely The Man Of The Rally (behind Ogier)!
Today paddon didnt use nose end first enough and that's the results.
still i think Mr.Keiser would be more nose end first today... even without the gearbox problems that made the hyundai not a very nose end first car.
Is Sardinia a slow rally? To me I think it is. Also explains why less experienced drivers can be up the front. A fast rally for sure sift out the boys from men.
indeed, just one stage above 100km/hr average speed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
Ucci about 12 sec faster from Protasov at final split.