[WRC] News & Rumours 2018

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16th January 2018, 10:54
Andre Oliveira

Legend Boucles

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTqHuI_W...g&name=900x900
16th January 2018, 11:54
Simmi

Very cool. A Vauxhall Nova as we would call it in the UK. That's his first rally car right?
16th January 2018, 12:47
Andre Oliveira

Yes :)
16th January 2018, 15:26
tommeke_B

https://scontent.fbru2-1.fna.fbcdn.n...6a&oe=5AEBE485
16th January 2018, 15:34
Fast Eddie WRC

Speaking of driver's first rally cars...

https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/wrc-dr...rst-rally-cars
16th January 2018, 16:04
RS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC

Speaking of driver's first rally cars...

https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/wrc-dr...rst-rally-cars

Good old Mads..

"Because it was a cheap car, though, nothing worked consistently on it the way it should have. I remember I had some brake problems with the car, which we never really found the cause of. But just from time to time, I lost the brake assistance, so I couldn’t really stop the car, and that was quite scary…"
16th January 2018, 17:15
Eli

https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/1...as-backup-plan
Speaking of Mads
16th January 2018, 17:21
Tarmop

Two drivers are in contention for that drive, with WRC veteran Henning Solberg one of them.

Asked about the identity of the other, Ostberg replied: "I'm not going to tell you, but you would be surprised."

Interesting...
16th January 2018, 17:39
EstWRC

interviews from autosport show, Tänak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fOZcNGhqH4
Neuville https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RgZ3tCwmBI
16th January 2018, 17:54
Rally Power

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyRAC

Seems like 'jobs for the boys'.....
However, I will wish him well, but I'm not sure what his plans are for the sport.
We need a strong WRC, but also a viable 2nd tier series, i;e ERC and strong regional series. There has to be more to the sport than just WRC.

FIA rally director it’s certainly an influential post, but it’s not up to him to decide rallysport future; he’s mainly a general supervisor. The important stuff (new rules, calendars, etc) are decided on the WRC Commission (were manus, organizers and the promoter have seats) or on the Rally Commission. Anyway, Matton has the experience to make a proper job; best luck to him.
16th January 2018, 17:58
skarderud

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarmop

Two drivers are in contention for that drive, with WRC veteran Henning Solberg one of them.

Asked about the identity of the other, Ostberg replied: "I'm not going to tell you, but you would be surprised."

Interesting...

Henning is at the startlist with a fiesta WRC now.

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16th January 2018, 18:35
PLuto

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rally Power

FIA rally director it’s certainly an influential post, but it’s not up to him to decide rallysport future; he’s mainly a general supervisor. The important stuff (new rules, calendars, etc) are decided on the WRC Commission (were manus, organizers and the promoter have seats) or on the Rally Commission. Anyway, Matton has the experience to make a proper job; best luck to him.

You are too optimistic. The important stuff are decided "behind", WRC commission is only theatre...
16th January 2018, 19:04
Rally Power

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLuto

You are too optimistic. The important stuff are decided "behind", WRC commission is only theatre...

For sure many matters are discussed behind the formal meetings, but it’s up to the Commission to present and subject them to FIA assembly (WMSC) approval. Besides, all major WRC players are represented on the WRC Commission.
16th January 2018, 19:27
ESTR

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rally Power

For sure many matters are discussed behind the formal meetings, but it’s up to the Commission to present and subject them to FIA assembly (WMSC) approval. Besides, all major WRC players are represented on the WRC Commission.

Well and Ogier too hahaha. Whatever he says, then they aprove it
16th January 2018, 21:41
racerx1979

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarmop

Two drivers are in contention for that drive, with WRC veteran Henning Solberg one of them.

Asked about the identity of the other, Ostberg replied: "I'm not going to tell you, but you would be surprised."

Interesting...

Maybe Petter lol.
17th January 2018, 01:08
Simmi

Story in Motorsport News today says that if the calendar works out in 2019 the WRC will look to launch at the Autosport Show again, but look to move to do something on a public day of the show - rather than the dedicated media day this year. A few quotes in there (Ogier, Wilson etc) acknowledging that they could have done more for the fans.
17th January 2018, 19:00
Mirek

Škoda boss Hrabánek for Martin Holmes

Quote:

And after that? Are you frustrated on a personal level that you cannot go to the World Rally Car level?

“I’m not frustrated. It’s, let’s say, one of the long term options for Skoda, but not with the current generation of the car.”

That in Škoda language means a lot in my opinion.

He also says that engines of Fabia R5 and Polo R5 are same and that there is a lot of same components. He mentions the reasonable difference in used vehicle platforms as well.

He also confirmed that Kopecký will not drive full WRC2.

It's from this interview: https://rallysportmag.com/interview-...boss-hrabanek/
17th January 2018, 19:17
pucky54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mirek

He also confirmed that Kopecký will not drive full WRC2.

Big shame as he was the second best driver in average results of WRC2 just behind Mikkelsen!
17th January 2018, 19:23
pantealex

Quote:

Originally Posted by pucky54

Big shame as he was the second best driver in average results of WRC2 just behind Mikkelsen!

If you only count average Huttunen was best: 25p/rally
17th January 2018, 19:25
er88

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mirek

Škoda boss Hrabánek for Martin Holmes

That in Škoda language means a lot in my opinion.

He also says that engines of Fabia R5 and Polo R5 are same and that there is a lot of same components. He mentions the reasonable difference in used vehicle platforms as well.

He also confirmed that Kopecký will not drive full WRC2.

It's from this interview: https://rallysportmag.com/interview-...boss-hrabanek/

When do you think the earliest we could see them in the WRC? If you were to make a guess...

Clear that it's in their thinking medium to long term

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17th January 2018, 19:27
Mirek

Quote:

Originally Posted by er88

When do you think the earliest we could see them in the WRC? If you were to make a guess...

The new Fabia shall come in 2020 I think.
17th January 2018, 20:25
AndyRAC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simmi

Story in Motorsport News today says that if the calendar works out in 2019 the WRC will look to launch at the Autosport Show again, but look to move to do something on a public day of the show - rather than the dedicated media day this year. A few quotes in there (Ogier, Wilson etc) acknowledging that they could have done more for the fans.

The 'launch' at the Autosport Show was a perfect example of were they're going wrong. It was a good idea, but poorly executed.

And as far as the coverage of it was concerned, especially here in the UK, it was poor; e;g Pistonheads reported on a new BTCC car and a Toyota Gazoo road car, but nothing about the WRC launch. And none of the other car mags bothered.

I thought the whole point of using the Autosport Show was to launch the WRC , and 'sell' the sport.....
17th January 2018, 20:26
pucky54

Quote:

Originally Posted by pantealex

If you only count average Huttunen was best: 25p/rally

Sorry, best of the drivers doing at least two rounds ;)
17th January 2018, 20:28
AnttiL

Quote:

Originally Posted by pantealex

If you only count average Huttunen was best: 25p/rally

No, he retired in Wales.
18th January 2018, 11:18
KiwiWRCfan

Preview of 2018 #WRC season by Luke Barry http://thisisrally.weebly.com/wrc/og...anak-or-anyone
Luke is currently studying journalism at a Scottish university He is part of the Autosport Academy. A budding young motorsport journalist I expect we will read lots more of Luke's writing in the years ahead.
18th January 2018, 13:02
pantealex

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnttiL

No, he retired in Wales.

He was not WRC2 in Wales.
18th January 2018, 23:59
the sniper

Does anyone know if Dmack have any plans, for anywhere? I thought there was going to be some kind of alternative (presumably lower budget) program this year...
19th January 2018, 01:10
GigiGalliNo1

They have cars with their Tyres including in MC and other WRC rounds from WRC to R2 cars this year. MC have a few cars with DMacks.
19th January 2018, 10:32
br21

Quote:

Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1

They have cars with their Tyres including in MC and other WRC rounds from WRC to R2 cars this year. MC have a few cars with DMacks.

they don't have 16inch snow and studded tires in stock, so no good R2 cars with their tires on MC.
19th January 2018, 12:24
Watson

Quote:

Originally Posted by br21

they don't have 16inch snow and studded tires in stock, so no good R2 cars with their tires on MC.

R2 cars are allowed full winter spec at MC?
19th January 2018, 13:10
br21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watson

R2 cars are allowed full winter spec at MC?

16 inch is normal tarmac tire size for R2
19th January 2018, 14:15
pantealex

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mirek

The new Fabia shall come in 2020 I think.

Probably yes, there is launch of new Fabia at Geneva/Geneve motorshow in march, but it´s just facelift with current platform. So, 2020 probably completely new Fabia.
19th January 2018, 14:24
car

Henning will drive WRC fiesta in Sweden. (2017 spec)
19th January 2018, 17:44
jbmarcus21

Which Team ? Which Drivers ? ... Who ? Where ? ... Special guide 2018 #WRC Season ► http://bit.ly/2DmEjTl
19th January 2018, 19:09
Andre Oliveira

Jérémie you doing such a great work. Consider my advice ;) english version. Cheers
19th January 2018, 19:14
mknight

So now with WRC+ All live, will we see crews that are waiting before the start of the stage watching live from the cars that started before them?

I'd say most certainly we will. We have already seen this for example in Finland town SS.

Will FIA try to ban it in some way, like they did with in-car splits? Should it be banned?

It certainly changes the "spirit" of rallying, but so does endless recce-videos and WRC+ watching to the point where crews remember the stages. But it's probably hard to to enforce any ban without some excessive measures.
19th January 2018, 19:37
car

Quote:

Originally Posted by mknight

So now with WRC+ All live, will we see crews that are waiting before the start of the stage watching live from the cars that started before them?

I'd say most certainly we will. We have already seen this for example in Finland town SS.

Will FIA try to ban it in some way, like they did with in-car splits? Should it be banned?

It certainly changes the "spirit" of rallying, but so does endless recce-videos and WRC+ watching to the point where crews remember the stages. But it's probably hard to to enforce any ban without some excessive measures.

Wow... never considered that! Yeah, it could make a very unlevel playing field.
It is possible that they have a ban similar to this years Dakar?
19th January 2018, 19:44
er88

Talking about all stages being live, will this mean the gaps between the WRC crews will be increased on every single stage now? Good for T.V. but a tad annoying if you're out on the stages, particularly if it's in the freezing cold or driving rain.

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19th January 2018, 20:12
car

Quote:

Originally Posted by mknight

So now with WRC+ All live, will we see crews that are waiting before the start of the stage watching live from the cars that started before them?

I'd say most certainly we will. We have already seen this for example in Finland town SS.

Will FIA try to ban it in some way, like they did with in-car splits? Should it be banned?

It certainly changes the "spirit" of rallying, but so does endless recce-videos and WRC+ watching to the point where crews remember the stages. But it's probably hard to to enforce any ban without some excessive measures.

Quote:

Originally Posted by er88

Talking about all stages being live, will this mean the gaps between the WRC crews will be increased on every single stage now? Good for T.V. but a tad annoying if you're out on the stages, particularly if it's in the freezing cold or driving rain.

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I don’t understand why it will lead to an increase in gaps. Would you mind explaining? Cheers...
19th January 2018, 20:14
er88

Quote:

Originally Posted by car

I don’t understand why it will lead to an increase in gaps. Would you mind explaining? Cheers...

Normally on live tv stages they increase the gaps between cars so they can show more of each driver.

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