Tired of the disappointments? I certainly am. This is worse than his crash in Poland.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
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Tired of the disappointments? I certainly am. This is worse than his crash in Poland.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
It's Sordo vs. Neuville again this year ... like last year. Neuvilles turn to win?
Feeling sorry for Meeke, he deserved a good result. At least he showed his pace.
Now I hope Neuville doesn't loose his head and Sordo doesn't start attacking.
And now the funny part comes... can You imagine what a Hyundai double in Germany (if they keep it till the end) means for VW management? :D
Pity for Latvala and Meeke but the rally end at the finish line...
Ok. I will. Thanks for the priceless advise. I'll take it with me to the grave.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
You're right, that's salt into wounds...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
damn you meeke!!!! damn it....so disappointed
Neuville is trough in besttime, taking the lead now, will he hold on to it?
Neuville at the finish. Two more stages to go... pff, stress!!! :-)
yes, he won't make the same mistake like last year...
Also, Evans has been much faster than Mikkelsen and now only 8,5 down on him. Which will take 3rd?
The funny thing is that now we might have team orders for last two stages...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
This really sucks!!!! 3 disappointment this rally,
1th Tidemand puncture
2th JML gone off, wtf!?!
3th Meeke....
:(
Nope - there's too much gap between Neuville and Sordo so they won't fight. Sordo isn't that stupid.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
You probably mean logic. Gap is almost 40secs now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
Robert Kubica Panzerplatte SS10 , verry hot moment!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wysDkHFp6JE
I really hope the young Brit can catch Mikkelsen.Quote:
Originally Posted by jonkka
So the winning strike of Citroen team is over in Deutschland, might well be a one-two for Hyundai in VW ground. Looks like Germany is not a good place for Volkswagen.
26 seconds gap?? Team orders??.
Biggest winner today has to be Ogier. He is still 44 points in front with 112 points up for grabs in the remaining 4 rallies. He now looks like a pretty safe double champion.
It's also end to a streak: 12 consecutive wins by VW.
yep, latvala pretty much binned it, so no Citroen on the top step of the podium for the first time in 13 years...Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeD
Sure not only from pure speed but my prediction for possible win of Hyundai in German seems that come true...
Well, yes, or better orders not to chase. You never know what a spaniard do when having a win in sight and two slippery stages to go... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Frostmourne
Yep, N.O.T ows you a massive bottle of champagne :) ...Quote:
Originally Posted by JTGANG
The gap is 35.7 secondsQuote:
Originally Posted by Frostmourne
Oh, thanks for the clarification, things are much clearer now to me. I think I have grown up!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
Kubica?
there goes my pickems
M-Sport @MSportLtd ˇ 1 ώραQuote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Unfortunately, Robert has been forced to retire on the liaison to SS15 with a transmission issue. Gutted for the Pole who was driving well.
I feel really sorry for Latvala and Meeke. Tough they both have som issues regarding risk management, they have driven a fantastic rally until their missfortunes.
Being of the "Nose End First" school, neither driver is a favorite of mine style wise, because of the tendences to retain speed rather than invest and accelerate, but Latvalas rally Finland was incerdible to watch. He has been a real force in Germany, and have showed new found form. But there is preassure with being in the lead. Knowing that You are going to not only take Your first tarmac win, but also close the gap in the championship to around 20 points, bringing the fight back on.
Meeke also incredible in Finland, and likewise here. I tought that an of in the very start would contain him a little, but a win in sight can mess with Your head.
They have both put real color to this rally, and for that I salute them!
Regarding Hyundai, if Neuville and Sordo can keep it on the black stuff for the remaining stages, it will be a terrific result for them. Their Rally HQ is situated in Germany, so a "home" victory. They will get massive media, wich is important for their continoued effort in the WRC. I am sad on the behalf of Latvala and Meeke, but equally happy o the behalf of Hyundai (as long as they stay on the black stuff;))
As Finland, this has been and is an incredibly exciting rally, and thats without shootouts or other artificial injections, and I am greatfull for beeing a big fan of what is regaining its place as the greatest motorsport on earth. Wow, what a rally!
There are som loosers here and there are some winners, but the biggest winner is the sport of the WRC it self, and thats the most important win of all.
And one more thing: Can we now agree on the Hyundai being a winning car?;)
Although he made a mistake, Meeke was unlucky not to escape from it:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BvyK7W8IIAAFvdY.jpg
Looks like he could continue, but the wheel must have fell off.
Oh put a sock in it. Nobody is asking for your page long comment on every issue as if you were some kind of expert.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lundefaret
Just woke up and totally gutted to see what's happened.. :(
I said before this rally punishes mistakes hard... but this is cruel.
they must be crushed like their cars...i think Meeke can take the offer now from Malcolm since he will be off the leash from Yves.it's pretty sad as he was going for a win, and now it's in the bin and Ostberg will (might) finish 6th, at least VW might not win their title here. and a massive boost for Hyundai (if they get to the finish)and a massive boost for Dani to keep his seat for next year.
Unfortunately for Meeke but I have not a problem that Citroën would not end the Rally today......Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfanbelgium