I think they have something new, but can't say what is, just what is not - paddle shift & engineQuote:
Originally Posted by KKS
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I think they have something new, but can't say what is, just what is not - paddle shift & engineQuote:
Originally Posted by KKS
can we please remove Ostberg from he WRC please ? i do not think anyone needs him in their lives right now...
Big party in my house if somebody else was leading a rally. And not find a million reasons why it's not Ogier ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
New record jump at CC for Neuville.. 44 metres. :)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B90O1bTCUAIxAm5.jpg:large
The brand new car will come in the summer.Quote:
Originally Posted by J.Lindstroem
Your rally leader Saturday night.. who's have thought that on Thursday... :erm:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B90NnNIIIAEtYFC.jpg:large
Developing 2014 spec before launch new 2015 version? It's reasonable?Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
And according to ewrc his chassis done only MC'15 and Sweden'15 (and few promo events)
uuuhuuuu jumped to unmarked zone :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF7R...ature=youtu.be
Sebastien Ogier will have a suspended two-minute time penalty hanging over him for the next 13 World Rally Championship rounds after a speeding infringement on the Rally Sweden recce.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117689
Tomorrow Ogier will win this rally and we'll come back to our boring lifes waiting for another rally of a boring championship.
Really enjoyed the battle today though.
Re i20 WRC 2015:
"Just three weeks after the 2014 World Rally Championship finale in the Wales Rally, Hyundai Motorsport is already testing its i20 racer in preparation for its second season in the WRC.
Thierry Neuville, who won the Rally Deutschland last year, and Dani Sordo are the team’s appointed drivers for 2015 and they have already tested the new, substantially revamped version of last year’s car.
“We’ve spent a productive two days in the car this week, keeping us busy as we prepare for next season”, said Neuville. “It’s important to start as early as we can for the first rallies of 2015. We will now continue with our winter program so we can head into the New Year in the best shape.”
I have no idea, but someone was mentioning upgrades on i20, so they might have some options to test with before the new car arrives - suspension, diffs, that kind of stuffQuote:
Originally Posted by KKS
Driver / Team interviews now on: http://www.wrc.com/live-ticker/live_popup_stream.html
Yes, I also think Ogier will take it away, today was great though, Neuville took 110% of his starting position and Mikkelsen avoided big troubles.... and still nothing is certain before the finish lineQuote:
Originally Posted by AL14
Record jump at CC... :eek:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF7RvCjhD7s
I saw two friends and one champ. On champ face I can read this: "If my way, I would have throwing you piece of shit", but he should talk general wordsQuote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
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Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
Real simple question, its yes or no..have you seen in person what Swedish gravel roads look like after 20-30 powerful cars with real studs pass---when the road surface is not hard frozen?
Very simple question....
Next; can you say RUTS??
You say that it makes difference to anybody to drive on a clean smooth road versus driving whole stages in ruts 1" to 7" deep the whole way.
I don't think I agree.
Question is, will Ogier go flat-out to win and risk going off in a snow bank when his only rival for the Championship (Latvala) isn't scoring many points here ?Quote:
Originally Posted by KKS
I dont think he will but rather wait for Neuville & Mikkelsen to race each other and make mistakes...
I think he will try.
Starting order, anyone?
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Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Silly young Ogier because of his extreme inexperience in life, looks at things wrong:
Its a shame the class he is in wrecks the road for the class for the guys who carried the sport before his little recent arrival.
the opposite from today while rally 2 will start before themQuote:
Originally Posted by HaCo
He´ll attack, I´m sure. It´s only 9.6 sec.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Really? So Ogier starts last of WRC?Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli
No. Reversed rally standings.
Thx. Seems I got it wrongQuote:
Originally Posted by EightGear
With a puncture, gearboks/sensor problems and electrical failure, everyone in the world "need" Mads more in wrc than anyone need you and your endless moaning, bitcing and immature comments that most really dont care about. Get an haircut and get a job!Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
WRC Rally sweden - day 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHsKdqQvKjk
Exactly what I noticed yesterday watching the historics. That's why these have to be in separate events so we can enjoy these classes runs.Quote:
Originally Posted by janvanvurpa
Best Of Rally Day2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFxt8EfX5oU
Might have missed this earlier in the thread, but what are people's thoughts on Protasov? Obviously not in terms of championship threat etc, but his pace looks like it is on the way up, and after a stage win in Sweden could a top 5 position be possible by the end of the year?
I am too handsome to have a haircut... my handsomeness is 40% in my hair... so no.Quote:
Originally Posted by skarderud
I have a job as well.
so what else is there ?? a yes... get rid of that Norwegian of nothingness, i mean you have all the oil int he world gibe him a job in one of the north sea rigs.
Quotes after day two of the Rally Sweden
Sébastien Ogier, Volkswagen Polo R WRC #1
“I am really extremely happy with my performance today. Julien and I gave it everything. We have been right on the very limit on every stage. I am now looking forward to tomorrow, as it promises to be one of the most exciting final days in recent times. Compliments to Thierry Neuville, who was equally impressive as my team-mate Andreas Mikkelsen. However, the boys know to look out, as I am here to win!”
Jari-Matti Latvala, Volkswagen Polo R WRC #2
“We tried to use the day to test various set-ups. After ending yesterday well off the pace, today was a good opportunity to do this. Tomorrow we will try to push hard on the Power Stage and pick up a few points towards the Drivers’ Championship. Then it will be a matter of moving on from Sweden and focussing fully on the next challenge in Mexico.”
Andreas Mikkelsen, Volkswagen Polo R WRC #9
“That was an extremely exciting day for us at the Rally Sweden. The situation was rather unusual for us at first: having to defend a lead. I made two mistakes that cost us time in the morning. The biggest of these was spinning on the ‘Vargåsen’ stage after planting the front of our Polo in a snow bank. I had to turn round, which was a complicated procedure and took 20 seconds. However, the afternoon was far more to my liking again, and we made up a lot of time. We made the most of our starting position and there is not much between us and first place. That remains our main goal. The same thing applies tomorrow, as has applied throughout the entire rally for us: flat out, no tactics.”
Jost Capito, Volkswagen Motorsport Director
“A straightforward race for victory, with first and third place separated by just a few seconds – that was rallying at its very best today. The drivers could not employ any tactics today and just had to drive flat out right from the first metre. That is exactly what the spectators want to see. Our pairings of Andreas Mikkelsen / Ola Fløene and Sébastien Ogier / Julien Ingrassia drove fantastically in the battle for the lead. However, Thierry Neuville also deserves great respect, as he produced a fantastic performance. This three-way battle will keep us on the edge of our seats right up until the finish. For me, it is impossible to predict who will win tomorrow. It is like roulette – any number could come up trumps.”
He is doing fine. Looks better Ford for him than Citroen. In my eyes he is improving, has a chance to catch Prokop as best privateer by the end of the year. Let's see.Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
i think you should focus on following the historics and the Rx where peter Solberg competes. It will be good for everyone.Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
Sunday starting list:
http://www.rallysweden.com/wp-conten...ruary-2015.pdf
As i understand, ogier is risking a 2 min penalty, or an exlusion.
Due to speeding 5 times!
That will shake things around a bit.
You're so vastly unpleasant, and all for nothing. Such a pity.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T