why sesks not as fast as yesterday what happened, because of the Ford?
20th July 2024, 08:29
jonkka
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Originally Posted by 1988senna
why sesks not as fast as yesterday what happened, because of the Ford?
He no longer has road position advantage he used to have, with more even situation the more experienced drivers with better cars are faster.
20th July 2024, 08:32
trykmann
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Originally Posted by EstWRC
Tänak saying after the stage end that brakes again starting to go and says “how can it be so bad/weak”
He yesterday told to Estonian media the brake pads are weak. He yesterday was able to change them on only one side.
20th July 2024, 08:33
TypeR
Ogier lucky once again :D
20th July 2024, 08:36
Tauri_J
Finally someone made a mistake
20th July 2024, 08:48
Rallyper
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Originally Posted by jonkka
Repeated stages makes it significantly easier for the organisers, they need to find and close less roads and need fewer marshals (latter is important in rallies where marshals are volunteers and in short supply, like in Finland). Also competitors need less recce but suffer from broken up roads on re-runs.
For sure. I understand why, but doesn´t it make the event much more boring?
20th July 2024, 08:50
CeskyOndra
Will Tanak catch 2nd place?
20th July 2024, 08:56
jonkka
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Originally Posted by Rallyper
For sure. I understand why, but doesn´t it make the event much more boring?
Potentially yes, depends on nature of the roads.
I also forgot to mention that the driver who's gotta sweep the road clean will appreciate the repeated stages too.
20th July 2024, 09:33
trykmann
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Originally Posted by CeskyOndra
Will Tanak catch 2nd place?
I hope so, but 3rd place seems to be more realistic.
20th July 2024, 09:35
EstWRC
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Originally Posted by trykmann
I hope so, but 3rd place seems to be more realistic.
Not so sure about that either. Not so many kms left