Surely Citroen & Hyundai will just have their graphic guys re-wrap the cars overnight on Friday??
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Surely Citroen & Hyundai will just have their graphic guys re-wrap the cars overnight on Friday??
That would be my guess too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neil Shanks
They have done that previously.
Toyota has made it even worse with its white diveplane :laugh:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwivJhYX0AAg2yB.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dwif9RRXgAAVGcx.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dwif9SnWoAAy8Hs.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dwif9TQWsAAqU-h.jpg
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Yeah Saturday is the WRC launch day and the day Citroen and Hyundai unveil their new livery. Toyota probably no real change. Citroen will feature no Abu Dhabi.
Do any of the experts know if the Citroen pictured has the new aero? (I think we are expecting a new rear wing, light front splitter changes and front wing deflectors?)
Meh, I think it looks a little better (and less tacked on, at least!)Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
One thing I notice is that the diveplanes have lips on their outer edges now. Havw they always been like that or is it a new aero element?
Yeah I agree, I prefer it, doesn't look like an afterthought now.Quote:
Originally Posted by steve.mandzij
I reckon that is their 2019 livery.
you want the same experts that believe.... the liveries are going to be different for 2019 and they just had the old cars up on ramps at the show just to test the light conditions.... to answer ??Quote:
Originally Posted by T16
I thought it was weird that M-Sport revealed their livery today. But I reckon contractually they probably couldn't put an old Red Bull liveried show car up on a stand in 2019. It probably put them in a tricky situation. So as soon as they knew there would be that requirement they just launched the press photos.
Just my guess anyway.
Bertelli? And I guess the names are in that order because of their numbers? I guess that Because ogier is nr.1 and suninen nr.3 and Evans being so far back with his nr.33. I think Tänak will keep his nr.8 because he has had it on his merch from last year. Latvala is nr.10 is my guessQuote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
Neuville is nr.11 as we know
1. Ogier
3. Suninen
11. Neuville
33. Evans
41. Sordo (my guess, his JWRC title season number)
They are going to be different on Citroen and Hyundai at least. Citroen have already confirmed theirs will feature no big Abu Dhabi backing and their livery will tie in with their 100th anniversary.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
"...will feature brand-new livery. The new look will also celebrate the brand’s 100th*anniversary. The end of 2018 marks a temporary conclusion for the working relationship between Citroën Racing and Abu Dhabi Racing"
"...A new chapter then, the first instalment of which will be the unveiling of the 2019 livery of the C3 WRC at the WRC season presentation, which will be held on 12 January 2019 at Birmingham’s Autosport International Show"
-from Citroen's own press release.
And hyundai have already teased the rear of their new livery as well with a pic. They will be different on the Saturday WRC launch than they are now, if the current plans stay the same as they were originally.
Tidemand 7, confirmed by Gerard Quinn
Sėbastien Loeb lost a lot of time on the Dakar today after 3 punctures and then running in others dust.
Could lead to him pulling out early and testing new i20 more for Monte ?
you need to read the Autosport article, which says the other three, apart from M-Sport, will launch their new liveries on Saturday... I'm assuming you know Citroen no longer have Abu-Dhabi as a sponsor too?Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
I had the same thought a while ago. It probably depends on a few things, notably, if Hyundai can accommodate a test between when that may be and when his original test is planned for and more likely, just how far off the lead he is. Even if he's running fourth, what's to say the others in front won't have the same issues he has had.
The Hyundai will be different for sure.
I don't think his sponsors would agree in giving up after such investment and probably he himself also.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
True but it depends how far back he falls. He wont get much coverage if he's not in with a chance to win. Plus he's not a Manu backed entry.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tarmop
Come on man... you really don't think they can have a 'mechanical' failure ay any point they want?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tarmop
He only lost 12min with it, even gained two places, not over yetQuote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
70% sand dunes must advantage the Arab drivers this year, plus of course those with many years of experience. I dont see Loeb in contention for the win.
Monte Carlo is his area of expertise.
Citroen teasing with new livery https://twitter.com/citroenracing/st...342693376?s=21
Don't know if it's just that cover, but the rear spoiler looks insane..Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
no sign of Red Bull ($hit) stickers on the car. i thought Ogier will bring them with him to the new team
The Red Bull blue is very clear in the second picture.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
I wonder if NOT is still in denial? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
so removing 4 stickers and painting a bumper red is different livery nowadays ??Quote:
Originally Posted by er88
your location checks out with your IQ...
And Hyundai clearly add some graphic stickers, Toyota probably just shuffle their squares and triangles. M-Sport show to the world already and their looks quite awesome.
Teemu Suninen interviewed at Autosport International this morning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FcfatnyvWw starts at -3:57
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwpKxcCX4AAR5pV.jpg
WRC Promoter Oliver Ciesla interviewed at -18.47 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FcfatnyvWw
Can't for the life of me find Teemu anywhere in that stream.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
[QUOTE=the sniper;1203997]The Red Bull blue is very clear in the second picture.[/QUOTE
I hope there wil be enough blue on the sides also, like someone mentiond here already, that would bring back memories of the "telefonica" Xsara times.
Keep digging fella, you know you were wrong ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Seems they've cut the morning part of the stream.Quote:
Originally Posted by sonnybobiche
Teemu talked about his new co-driver, said his favourite rallies were Sweden and GB, and that his target for 2019 is a top 6 finish in the WDC.
Interview with M-Sport crew starts around 2 hours 42 minutes
https://youtu.be/9FcfatnyvWw?t=9817
Looks better than last year for sure.
I don't like it at all.