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God dammit.
Too bad for both Latvala and championship.
On a side note the conditions with more grip suit both Hyundai and C3 better with good time from both Neuville and Meeke. Breen also fast in first 1/2. For sure drivers also make a difference on this one.
Great example here with Østberg that sideways isnt the fastest way. Great to watch though and that jump was amazing again.
I guess Ostberg is doing it right thing this season. Since he's driving for the private team, he doesn't need to worry about manufacturer points. And when he hits issues or just doesn't have the speed to be in first 5 places, instead of just nursing the car to finish in some forgettable place, he just goes for maximum media exposure, for which sponsors will like him more than if he just did the safe boring drive.
His jumps and spectacular drifts will secure him the place in highlights videos and other media coverage, which is always nice for sponsors and the team.
Seems to be that every rally Toyota have problem car.... at previous rally it was a Juho car. Now Juho have issue free run and it should happen something.
The Toyota's only flaw has now surfaced for good: reliability. Structurally it's sturdy but it's clearly prone to engine and electrical issues
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What else should I use to judge before the rally ? Did you know they would be so slow here then ?Quote:
Originally Posted by jonkka
And the Hyundai's have been fast everywhere else this year and were all looking quick and in Top 7 in SD ...
Nothing since I wait for the results which are the only thing that counts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Too bad. Having been offline for a while (because roaming is too expensive in Ukraine; when do you become part of the EU @KKS ;)?) and then this happens :(. I can't imagine how Jari-Matti feels right now.
Things are now looking a bit better for M-Sport. Evans could yet get some very good manufacturer points and even Tanak should move up another place past Meeke.
And there are still PS points possible.
Hold Your horses.Quote:
Originally Posted by Miika
Shame for you, that's so boring . The fun in life is in the anticipation and surprises.Quote:
Originally Posted by jonkka
There is no surprise Hyundai is slow here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
we try as hell :)Quote:
Originally Posted by JUF
Have a nice time here in Ukraine :)
If it finish like this it would be maiden podium for all three drivers!
I take back what I said questioning what Ogier would have said if he'd inherited the lead today. Maybe while driving he wouldn't have been as humble as Lappi but he replied to Latvala's tweet, saying that he deserved more. He showed support, at least.
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Currently Esapekka's average speed this rally is 126.8 km/h. If that stands it will be the new fastest rally, Kris Meeke's 126.6 here last year is the fastest.
If you wait until after the results to say so.Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
What's Sunninen's plan for rest of the year?
On one side it would be nice to see him drive other events. On the other side I am afraid of him getting too fast into full time wrc and suffering Hirvonen/Evans/Camilli/Lefevbre issues.
It is a surprise for me that people assume they'll be fastest everywhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
WRC2 and maybe WRC at Wales event if standings of WRC2 allow
Good, he has shown speed and is (hopefully) not going into "have to win everything tomorrow" mode. Note that it's different for Lappi because of his long R5 experience and age.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
If only we had Junior teams again, like Stobart and Citroën Junior WRT :(Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
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I'd say it's much better now with 3rd nominated manu car that might score points.Quote:
Originally Posted by steve.mandzij
It will just get faster than that, the rest of the stages are super fast and Lempää does not even have chicanes.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigWorm
Also fun to speculate between events and see the results and found out how I was this time :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
No-one said that. And I dont believe anyone thought they'd be slowest.Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
Certainly not after finishing 1-2-4 in Poland which is also a fast rally.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Paddon hits the stone inside the road
https://twitter.com/HaydenPaddon/sta...77772630499328
Aaaaad Tanak takes Meeke for 7th.. :)
Meeke has damaged the front of the car
Meeke - FR puncture.
Problems stick to him.
same rock as Paddon hit on 1st loop?
Go Elfyn, keep the pressure on ! :)
Sounds like Mads was verrrrrry lucky this time... :disturb:
The old Italian gentleman, says kujio to you ! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by DonJippo