He didn't even win 1 single stage in this rally, so I think it's a little disappointing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lead
But Bonato, Tempestini and Wagner are even more disappointing!
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He didn't even win 1 single stage in this rally, so I think it's a little disappointing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lead
But Bonato, Tempestini and Wagner are even more disappointing!
on the other side, surprised by BattistolliQuote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
He had some good stage times indeed, but he is not consistent at all, sometimes he is 4th and sometimes 14th :)Quote:
Originally Posted by wyler
https://rally-base.com/crew-profile/...72&ssGroupId=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjQwDMwnz2A
Llarena's pace was more surprising, being able to match Solans yesterday when he said he doesnt like these fast gravel rallies.
Yeah, positively surprised by Battistolli speed also for a fast gravel event.
Without his 2x spin, it could have played podium position. Still a young driver with not that much real Rally2 experience experience (I mean except Rally shows and Historic).
For Paddon, it’s a comeback event so difficult to assess; may have hoped a bit better but it’s interesting mileage to prepare Estonia and Finland.
For Solans, he was not bad yesterday before the puncture (fighting with Llarena) but sounds a bit lost now with his bad road position. Maybe he lost the spirit as championship will be really difficult; not sure we will see him again this season now.
On Spanish side, impressed by the young Palomo in Rally4 for a fast gravel event so far. He could take confortable lead in ERC4 if no issue in the last 2 (at least 20-25 points on Mabellini and Fotia and 40 on Pellier).
Pellier’s mistake yesterday is not a big surprise: he was taking too much unnecessary risks since the beginning of the season; it’s not lost for ERC-4 Junior (should be around 5-7 points behind Palomo after this one) but he has no more right to mistake. Interesting fight to see with Palomo (is the Spaniard able to convert his gravel speed on tarmac?). Herranen not bad for first international outings but if he doesn’t win on fast gravel, sounds unlikely for me that he can target the championship.
Solans says he drives "slowly" on purpose?Quote:
Originally Posted by Danny0405
Solans Nil after SS10: I am going really slowly to try and keep the tyres for the second pass. We are checking the pace notes and everything to have a push. I am not so confident but we will try it.
Well, if true, not convinced at all by the Power Stage strategy. He lost at least 3 positions with his strategy so far (could have been 9th instead of 12th without big effort) which represents ... 5 points, the best of PS points (and still not sure he can do better than Sesks there). Sounds clearly strange for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Budget issue again?
Heikkilä has impressed me, improving his pace gradually and moving up the leaderboard to lie 2nd o/a. This is what the ERC should be, local specialists taking on the top Championship contenders
true, but compared to his little experience, he's on a good learning curve...Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
on youngsters and ERC4: Mabellini is a profile to watch...very young and very little experience, good results and a developing trail toward international events that's not common from italiansQuote:
Originally Posted by Danny0405
The new promoter are getting better at uploading clips to their Youtube channel.. here full stage 4 onboard with Sesks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weMJiUO9pqE
I think Sesks is running the long gearbox, not quite hitting the limiter despite super fast stages. You’d think everybody would be, but I’m sure I heard some properly on the limiter during this rally.
What a performance by Sesks. Total domination.
Pretty incredible to win every stage, chapeau Martin Sesks.
Entertaining power stage, great job by Llarena to overhaul Heikkila but what a drive by Sesks for the whole rally! Hope to see more of him in the future.
Also a fantastic 1-2 for MRF which clearly work very well on fast, dry gravel roads.
No one did besides Sesks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Yes, well done to the Madras Rubber Factory !Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Ahhh, that’s what it stands for!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
I looked it up when I saw MRF Genius on an Indian cricketer's bat. Apparently they have a cricket academy and make bats too !Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FWzz9ijW...jpg&name=small
But what is next? Will he be back in Team MRF Tyres’ top-flight squad for Rally di Roma Capitale later this month? We’ll have to wait and see.
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc/news/erc/...y-this-moment/
MRF would have never achieved such result with Herczig and Campedelli, but... who knows? Campedelli may show something in Rome?Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Kotarba's high speed crash and rolling:
https://rallyandrace.pl/mega-dzwon-k...OTqRQNRuzYwhqo
TET Rally Liepāja photos - http://janisasaris.com/jaunumi
JA
Interesting profile and consistent (I evoked his consistency at the beginning of the season) but I would be surprised he could be in the game for ERC4 Junior title this season even with 2 tarmac events coming because of his mechanical issues in Poland + problem in Liepaja. The gap is already big, it’s why I think it’s a Pellier-Palomo battle in ERC4 Junior (the main title as it gives a 4-round JWRC program for next year); doubtful on Herranen considering his lack of tarmac experience but cannot be discard for now.Quote:
Originally Posted by wyler
If Palomo hits trouble somewhere, why not for Mabellini in ERC4 but the issue is that they are taking points to each other with Fotia so far in Renault/Toksport team.
yes, i was speaking more mid/long term.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danny0405