A solid run by Tanak. 8 sec should be plenty in hand going into the PS.
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A solid run by Tanak. 8 sec should be plenty in hand going into the PS.
It´s probably spelled "tyres"... or tyrewear...Quote:
Originally Posted by meh
Neuville had now fresh tyres, Kalle likely had at least partly used tyres.
Well I think he was a bit lucky with Mikkelsen having two engine blows, other than that Mikkelsen would have been the champion. Somehow I don't consider Lindholm to be a top driver, there's something missing in both consistency and pace.Quote:
Originally Posted by Galev62
Solberg has been impressive keeping it together for the weekend, and Pajari has shown positive pace, but has a lot to learn
The power stage may have massive ramifications, long-term.
If Tanak pips Kalle and heads to Mexico in the Championship lead, he may well rue having to open the road on the first day.
Quite a dilemma. Nice one, in a sense.
Didnt Mikkelsen also drive to the wall on the first stage in Greece. Yes he got a bit lucky but in my opinion you dont win a Championship with only luck.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
Even with that wall crash, two engine failures from the lead is a bit much.Quote:
Originally Posted by Galev62
Lindholm was also lucky with Suninen being disqualified in Finland.
Breen 10 seconds penalty. Neuville into second
What`s the reason?Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Craig Breen has checked into the regroup one-minute late, resulting in a 10 second penalty. This drops the Irishman to third overall, promoting team-mate Thierry Neuville up to second.Quote:
Originally Posted by linni
With Breen only contesting a part-programme this season, there's a potential this could be a deliberate move to help full-time driver Neuville net more drivers' championship points - although Hyundai has not confirmed this.
seems like a team order.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Late into service, team orders...Quote:
Originally Posted by linni
No team orders in Hyundai my ass...
Poor paddy...
I don`t blame. Cyril is smart enough to have a perspective view.Quote:
Originally Posted by bandit12
Most likely.Quote:
Originally Posted by MTA
He's on a part-season and to support Neuville, so once the chance to win was gone it's understandable.Quote:
Originally Posted by bandit12
Breen team player
Hyundai put Breen under quite a pressure now.. he can't drive slow, because if Kalle attacks then taking 7s off of him isn't impossible and if so, then no podium for him and hyundai..
My mate George was on it yesterday...
George A @MiniRallyGT
15h
Going into the final stage or on the way back to service. With only seconds between them will @HMSGOfficial call team orders and tell their part time driver @Craig_Breen to drop behind their No1 driver @thierryneuville to maximize his championship chances ?
Hope Rovanpera goes for it now with Breen the target.Quote:
Originally Posted by 240RS
Katsuta retires with engine issue. They had engine update for this year. Maybe not everything has been done properly?
They haven’t added more splits. Unbelievable
His engine overheated after the roll in Friday.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gonek
Probably Hyundai's decision is bigger than just giving one time benefit for Neuville. Ford has said it clearly out that they do everything for Tänak, even their tools with playingfield are limited (compared to others). Now there is time for Toyota to analyze, is it smart to keep "the sportic" version and no team-orders, or they play everthing for Rovanperä for drivers title.
I hope Tanak goes for the PS points. Ogier always did and didn't worry about the next rally.
Something bad must happen if Tänak will not get any PS points. Top5 is clear, just order is not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
how many engines teams can use over the season? was there a chance to get extra engine if you retire?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gonek
No extra engines for sure but could be a risk of breaking things more if they would have continued. Also someone suggested it could be tactics to give Lappi less road cleaning but I doubt that...
Watching Oliver driving PS, I take all my words back of safe driving to the finish :)
edit: but he made it, huh.
He is really all over the place, but very fast splitsQuote:
Originally Posted by meh
Well deserved victory for Oliver, very mature rally
Congrats Oliver and Elliott !
Grattis Oliver!
well done Oliver !!!
Well done Oliver, important win!
But he could play tactics hoping not to have to open the road in Mexico...Quote:
Originally Posted by meh
He said to petter that his handbrake didn't work at the end.
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Big congrat to Oliver! What a rally he did!
Really good and mature drives from both Solberg and Veiby, both x-hyundai juniors.
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Lappi flying.. literally.