that Hyundai is definitely best at the moment. This time neuville isn't as fast in previous rallies but sordos performance yesterday was mind blowing and I don't consider him the best gravel driver. He did very well in Sweden too.
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that Hyundai is definitely best at the moment. This time neuville isn't as fast in previous rallies but sordos performance yesterday was mind blowing and I don't consider him the best gravel driver. He did very well in Sweden too.
Just imagine how dominant Ogier would be if driving the Hyundai. It's good for the competition that the best driver and one of the stage for stage quickest drivers make up the M-Sport team. When Neuville or Paddon finally get their act together they will win some rallies, maybe even take a 1-2 placing. However, only a fool would bet against Ogier also being on the podium, whatever. I think on normal altitude gravel and tarmac Ogier will still have the beating of JML - any other potential competitor will need a consistent run of better podiums than Ogier just to come into contention. Forget the number of respective stage wins, at the end of this rally only one driver will have had 3 successive podiums. That is how a champ does it when not in the best car.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
No brains eitherQuote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
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Not so well promoted this series, but here's part 3 of Going Straight Sideways
https://www.redbull.tv/video/AP-1QYA...YH1W11:episode
Sordo was clearly overdriving so far from what I've seen in the daily reports. However I agree Hyundai is probably the best tuned atm. I'm still not convinced about the Citroen though, seems like tyres were playing some role yesterday, next rallies will show what is it about c3. Good work by the engine engineers though.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Maybe because of what Latvala said:Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
"...The team found a solution to the overheating problems that were affecting us yesterday, which meant that we were gradually able to increase the power throughout the day."
Which reports?Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
The Yaris wasn't only competitive in Sweden: on some stages it was far ahead. It was competitive in Monte Carlo too. Had Tanak not had issues and had Neuville not retired Latvala would have finished fourth anyways.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
I think this event was a tough one on the car with little testing in similar conditions.
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Tänak has had a great journey on this rally...Firstly avoids crashing into local farmer on recce and crashes into a tree, then i think he was the one who lost most because of the engine overheating (not that sure thought) and now, as you can see from pictures below he ran over a dog 135km/h (rip the dog), avoided one dog and then some goats wanted also take him out and on SS16 after the stage the flag guy messes something up and they nearly collide with Paddon. But hey, fourth place and some points from power stage would be very nice.
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citroen at 1st day had same tyre choice as other plus the weight of 1 extra spare tyre.Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
it was again fast with no better tyre choice.
Also with hard compound yesterday,it was fast even at 1st split compared to other cars with soft compounds,again with the extra weight of extra spare tyre.
with hard compounds was also fast at smaller gravel stage(10km) El Brinco.
Am I the only one that thinks Neuville was abele to do more? Was he grounded and not allowed to advance more then third? He stll can put some pressure on Ogier ......
Starting order for today?
At Monte wasn't competitive,just watch stage podiums.Just advantaged from others retirements.Quote:
Originally Posted by steve.mandzij
At Sweden is not an indicator to see if a car is fast.
I'm sure if he was capable then Mandan would love Neuville to try to improve his position. Let's face it he is fortunate to be in 3rd place at all and highly unlikely to be pressuring Ogier since he really does need to finish this event. Maybe TN will challenge for the Championship one day but he needs to improve his concentration and consistency firstQuote:
Originally Posted by jparker
it was 3 pages backQuote:
Originally Posted by rayh_mx
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Becs Williams
Bit of a late start today, we are on air in 45 minutes. Cloudy but dry in Leon, could we get rain though? #WRC #LastDay
Decisions, decisions...
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No matter how much it benefits from retirements, an uncompetitive car doesn't finish second.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
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Citroën Racing @CitroenRacing 2m2 minutes ago
We're at service with light rain... Another crucial discussion for @Michelin_Sport tyre choice !
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Was Fabia WRC a competitive car for You? there were moments when it was able to be on podiums at least on provisional one just like Colin McRae before the unfamous service fiasco in Australia or Bengue before he crashed in Monte Carlo. One event is not enough to judge. We have to wait and see.Quote:
Originally Posted by steve.mandzij
On paper he lost 2 events, but with little of luck, he could have been leading now. It's strange how he demonstrated superiority in Monte and Sweden, and now all that is gone.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
Hayden Paddon*@HaydenPaddon
Service is in for the final day here at @rallymexico. Two stages left, we will drive for some extra points on the power stage.
DMACK Tyres*@DMACK_Tyres
Service done and ready for the final two stages, cloudy skies, chance of rain = soft compound GS62 tyres
No, with special glue/rubber seal with wires inside, so you warm it up, put the windscreen on and then disconnect the power so it cools down and keeps the windscreen. Opposite way - to remove the windscreen - you heat up the seal, it melts so it's easy then to remove the windscreen... Mercedes road car product. Some teams use same seals for rear side windows, etc. You can see black battery booster next to right front wheel of Bertelli car on that picture, they used it to remove the window.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
If you have broken windscreen you can have 3 mechanics who can remove and clean and put new one during regrouping/parc ferme before the service. Usually (if it's regrouping before the service) you just remove the broken windscreen, clean everything and then put new one in service place.
The Fabia wasn't the strongest, I'll give you that, but if it was able to reach podiums at the hands of a skilled driver it mustn't have been that bad. I also doubt a McRae would have taken a drive with a crap car.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
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Thnks Dim.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Its raining in the stage
Which one, the first one or the power stage?Quote:
Originally Posted by rayh_mx
Not strange at all if you look at his career - lack of consistency dogs his performances. Neuville has poor events for no apparent reason other than his head is not right. Clearly losing 2 events that you are arguing he should have won has got to him!Quote:
Originally Posted by jparker
The car had roughly 100+ Nm less than the top contenders. In the first events (summer 2004) the engine was even worse than that. And the engine was not the only area where it was lacking.Quote:
Originally Posted by steve.mandzij
La Calera... And its cold... Brrrrr
I said only "some", which is second loop yesterday. The first stage then was clear advantage for hard tyres, for the rest is little questionable, but Meeke said himself he was looking for more rubber at later part of the loop. I'm not sure extra tyre weight is necessary disadvantage, with proper setup and driving it can give extra grip on corner exits.Quote:
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@Craig_Breen
Home from Mexico to do some prep for Corsica. Sending best wishes to all the guys for the last day, bring it home @krismeeke & @paulnagle1!
Is Fabia R5 engine much weaker than Fabia WRC one was?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Yes :)Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
@Michelin_Sport Tyre info: All Michelin WRC drivers with 5 Michelin LTX Force S5, except Meeke with 4S+2H and Lefebvre 6S
Citroen are still taking 6 tyres for just 2 stages. That must tell something;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Meeke has a massive lead. Two spares are simply a safe option for him IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
JM try to get powerstagepoints. I think it´s very hard 4th on road..
JM now faster than sordo.. Maybe full power in Toyota today?
Anything can happen on these rough roads.... no risks.Quote:
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