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yr.no showing dry weather all night and day over tomorrow's stages. Obviously there has been rain on them today so they could be(come) more dirty.
I didnt mean that Kalle is better or something - just a reminder that he is very young and he is doing very well. I dont place him in one league with any other wrc2 drivers as yet as he is to young (ok, he drives maybe more years than some other drivers in wrc2, but by young I mean life experience etc). I'd give him few more years to develop, gain experience....Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
oh. that's explain time drop when rain come in. Wet weather tyres continue to work and on other way Kopecky's soft start to slideQuote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
ventusky.com show heavy rain all morning and near a mid-day to light rain. So it's gonna be full wet tyres for 1st loop.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
I also heard similar conditions for tomorrow. Gismeteo also doesn`t show much, also something around 14.
https://www.gismeteo.com/weather-salou-51290/tomorrow/
I place him in higher league than large majority of the WRC2 drivers. In a year or two the WRC2 will be a too small pond for him.Quote:
Originally Posted by drive
Any footage from Tänak puncture? In typical WRC+ fashion the onboard is missing while basically all other drivers are there.
This even looks like it could be same stage and I think it was FR puncture (or FL)? :
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Originally Posted by tommeke_B
If it rains the tire issue gets reversed and the cars that ran FW both times have no more left.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tarmop
Really enjoyed it this year, currently sat in Barcelona airport waiting to fly back.
Including 4 in Shakedown, 11 passes of WRCs over three days, without going to the Barca street stage, can't complain at that. Numerous stages beginning just outside towns means you get a lovely atmosphere around the start of several stages, similar to Ypres in that way, was good to see Petter and Henning in town before SS2 on top form.
Obviously you've all seen what's going on at the front better than me, but some WRC2 observations:
- Was surprised that the Polo looked so stable on gravel on its first outing for some reason. Crucially it sounds better than the Fabia, but will be interesting to see how it goes in private hands next year. I hope it's not a class killer.
- C3s were all over the place when being pushed, but especially Veiby. His chances of progressing must be hanging by a thread. Nice to see four of them out though; Lopez's livery is nice at least...
- Hyundais looked fast, surprised at the progress Huttenen has made towards the end of the year and he and Loubet seemed fairly quick. Hopefully Hyundai continue this programme next year, but I gather the car was a bit unreliable? I don't think all three came pastime very often. Suarez seemed quick in bursts.
- Nils Solans is driving superbly, on both surfaces. Compared to Kaetanowicz' relatively cautious approach, Solans has been using all the road without looking like going over the edge when I've seen him. I thought my stopwatch was lying seeing his times compared to the works Skodas. Hopefully he can get a full year with M-Sport or a WRC2 Pro team next year.
- Kalle Rovanpera; what can you say?
Also, I think I have a new favourite viewing spot, on the way into town at Terra Alta, I hope they run the stage the same way next year.
OK, flight's boarding...
There are now talks, that it was the rim, which broke the tire and it`s hard to say, what they mean exactly...was it a bad hit now or like some are saying, defective before.Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
Stage times say something else :)Quote:
Originally Posted by dodge33cymru
Just saw the article on autosport. It says it was due to a cut and the thing about the rim. Cut that brakes a rim isn't exactly innocent.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tarmop
Anyway, could have been the cut posted above.
I was in fairly fast sections mainly, possible it's just strong in a straight line?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Startlist for Sunday - http://www.rallyracc.com/2018/online...ber%202018.pdf
and why Camilli start right behind Petter?
At least the Hyundais were constantly faster than the Citroens today, yesterday Huttunen managed one stage win, as well as P2 and P3 stage times.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
I don't trust that russian site, they can't do accuracy weather even for Ukraine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tarmop
Similar things has been done in other rallies as of late. I think it's something to do with not having a fast driver start after a slow driver just because the fast driver is behind because of rally2 penalties...Quote:
Originally Posted by KKS
Stage times say that Huttunen was third fastest driver of Friday except for one puncture.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Such rationale makes no sense here. He can't catch Kajetanowicz or Henning on 15 km long stages.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
Why was SS8 cancelled please?
Yes, they are saying in Estonian media that Toyota noticed in service that it was a defective rim that may have caused the puncture and they are quoting Tänak saying: “it looks that way”
Officially due to bad placed spectators.Quote:
Originally Posted by dodge33cymru
Spectators in dangerous places.Quote:
Originally Posted by dodge33cymru
edit: oh my bad he was 24min late after service so that led to late road positionQuote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
Katsuta start today with his normal O/A position.
With 3 min gap but still overtake RC4 cars at the end
http://i.piccy.info/i9/4a4045a86efd4...43/katsuta.jpg
Kind request to all French-speaking WRC+ subscribers: what are Loeb and Elena talking about after crossing the finishing line on SS12?
I might be wrong then. Maybe it's for possible power stage televising?
What can I say. What a rally. It is going to be hell of a battle tomorrow. Nice to see also chinese rally fans there. One of them have more than 2 million viewers on social media. Good promotion for rally.
Hard to say. I only see stage times, you see the actual rally. In stage times the fastest Hyundai (Loubet) is currently in the 7th position, over 4 minutes behind the leader of WRC2. It is very far behind Skodas, Fords and Volkswagens.Quote:
Originally Posted by dodge33cymru
Thanks for sharing your impressions from the "trenches" of the rally! :)
Loubet had a puncture I think. But then again not fighting for stage wins
Stage times and overall leg times is something different.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Can You do this with a slow car? I don't think so.
https://rally-base.com/2018/rally-ca...61&ssGroupId=1
https://rally-base.com/2018/rally-ca...61&ssGroupId=1
https://rally-base.com/2018/rally-ca...61&ssGroupId=1
Times tell more, but always fun guessing. After all, I always think Latvala is quickest every time I see him pass me...
One other thing I forgot, driving in Spain is a whole lot of fun. Driving to stages today I enjoyed so much in my rented Fabia.
The back road to Querol is absolutely crazy. Who on earth decided that road needed building? 20% inclines galore, RIP the many clutches who met their end today...
Can someone suggest any places for tommorow? Is it possible to get to ss17 from ss16? And where is podium :) ?
If tomorrow it's dry I see only Latvala vs Ogier vs Loeb for the win, Neuville is not far but not many Km left... but if the weather is uncertain enough and different tyre strategies happen, then Neuville, Evans and Sordo could get in the fight, even if Evans and Sordo would give up their positions to their teammates if they can.
Podium and ramp will be on car park where SS14 was locatedQuote:
Originally Posted by isemasin
Oooooh I'm so excited for tomorrow! Latvala is being a little cryptic and serious in interviews and Instagram posts about tomorrow, he's either unfathomably focused or really fucking nervous.
You're a Latvala's fan right?Quote:
Originally Posted by steve.mandzij
If you want to stay cool tomorrow I suggest you to search on youtube these keywords:
latvala poland 2009
latvala germany 2014
latvala sweden 2015
latvala finland 2017
latvala argentina 2016
Have a nice sunday.
He was saying that he was struggling to get any rhythm with the rain and mud making the road so slippy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Allez Andruet