Not lost but beyond difficult.Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
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Not lost but beyond difficult.Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
Definitely not Ogier, 50s is a lot to make up on Spanish tarmac. But Neuville, Lappi and Breen he can go past.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Not allowed to risk, but there is also no need to drop time on purpose before last TC, anything can happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by tomhlord
On a related note we have by far the most interesting WRC2 battle in years and they don't show a single car.
27 points gap and you say it isn’t lost? He basically needs neuville to retire in Australia. Impossible
It is in ogiers hands now
Like to see Sordo get a home win after the way Liatti was denied a San Remo win.
Breen abs Evans are better than Mikkelsen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric
Actually he could well fight hard today to give the impression of wanting the podium, thus pressurising the leaders. If he’s asked by Malcolm to give way tomorrow he better have a blank contract as a bargaining chip!Quote:
Originally Posted by tomhlord
Yes it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
Now it is over.
Get a grip, rally is not over yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
27 is just now,if he finish,they will be a lot less.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Agreed. Mikkelsen is just done. At least with this car he is.
Yes yes, same story from Sweden, it was all over then for some...a difficulty unnecessary, but like said, no one is finished yet, positions will change for sure, there is a PS and if the gap is less than 30p, everything is possible.
Latvala is not going to slow down is he thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by Zeakiwi
Waiting to see him now go flat out afternoon. All or nothing now
It was stupid to count virtual points while the rally was still not over. Neuville 30s ahead and difficult to catch but you never know. Lappi and Breen should be quite catchable + PS points. Still some 130-140 km to go. Let's see....
He was regularly in close fights with Ogier in 2016 in same car and beating Latvala, so it was not without reason. Things change and can change both ways, Latvala is also a living proof of that. (2016down-2017up-first half 2018 down, now up again)Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric
Come on you guys, there is still half of the rally left, and you saw that with this rain anything can happen, it isn't over until they cross the finish line.
If Lappi is behind Neuville come the last stage he'll move over for Tänak. But I reckon Tänak will catch both anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by cali
Wuuuhhaaa Linda Jackson in studio to talk about believe in drivers... interesting. Sounds almost like it was her pushing to get Ogier, I don't think so for a split second.
Realistic place for Tanak now it's maximum Neuville without any 'extra'. And Ott must hope only for troubles for Neu and Ogier in Australia
Neuville is definitely possible. He was 9 secs quicker than him on the first stage.
A lot of rain please now
Why would you doubt it?Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
Conditions will get even worse.Quote:
Originally Posted by KKS
Since how much time isn't Lappi getting laid?
You got any weather info on afternoon stages?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tarmop
Interesting battle now for the rally victory. Latvala is now allowed to win, hope he can now use this chance. Sordo's dream is to win his homerally, and he's now leading, thought only with 0,3 sec. Sordo will definately fight. However also Evans, Loeb and Ogier are Still in the battle. Ogis is 5th only 13,1 sec behind Sordo.
Rovanperä tooked his own position as a WRC2 leader.
For the last two rallies I have lost all the respect for Lappi. Acting like a little kid.
Any videos of Block's off?
If she really wanted him I think she could make him an offer he couldn't refuse already in 2017 (even at the expense of kicking Matton).Quote:
Originally Posted by T16
Or maybe it took her another year (and 2nd places in Sweden and Finland) to realize they needed a different top driver.
Gismeteo and Yr, generally quite accurate. Both say, precip. mm-wise, more rain than in the morning. Most rain around 14.00, 5.5 mm and that is more than there`s been so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by KKS
Sorry mate.. sounds like a load of crap to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
I was impressed with Solans' times on gravel yesterday (not due to Pirellis?). Any have info/opinions on him (aside from results, which I can check on eWRC) ?]Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
Well Budar made it quite clear that kicking Meeke was not mainly his decision but was decided from the top, Linda Jackson is on top.Quote:
Originally Posted by T16
Even more confused now.Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
Exactly. Mikkelsen is in similar situation as Meeke in the past. Difference is that Meeke was very "outspoken".Quote:
Originally Posted by jonkka
Ott: “this year has happened so much that I’m already getting used to it “
Complete story from the talks around:Quote:
Originally Posted by T16
1. Ogier got an offer from Citroen after germany 2017 and Matton said he really wanted him
2. Supposedly the offer was not very high + no big commitment announced from manufacturer + Linda Jackson said in some interview that their focus was maximum PR for a given amount of money.
3. Ogier refused the offer, in his interview this year he says it was also about the team leadership (and manu commitment) and that he always had good relations with engineers. I read this as him saying he does not have best relations with Matton (which is perfectly understandable)
If Linda Jackson really wanted Ogier so much then she could have done any of the following:
a) put in more money in his salary
b) promise more resources for the team/development
c) kick Matton (this kind of happened, but seemingly a bit later)
=> Does not look like she really wanted him at that point
This year:
4. Meeke got kicked, in Budar's words as a "joint" decision with the leadership. (sounded very much like they forced him to do it)
5. Ogier joins and Linda Jackson gives massive praise to how important is it to have Ogier and good atmosphere in team in an interview just 50 mins ago.
=> Either Linda is just doing PR and it was mainly Budar's pressure that got Ogier (my opinion) or she changed her mind at some point.
Probably true, but for how long this will continue? There have been already a lot of rallies, tests etc and its just getting in opposite direction.Quote:
Originally Posted by jparker
And what about Sordo's car? There seems is no problem from him to put up good stage times and car is working well.
wrongQuote:
Originally Posted by mknight
Do you think canceling stage because of crowds is right?
Punishing so many spectators because of some misbehaving individuals or groups is not right.
Don't they have police in Spain? Army?
Organizers should be prepared for those kind of situations.
Yes, it cost money, but if they can't pay, better close the stage for public in advance.