The Redbull day 2 coverage didn't have any WRC2 just to give you a heads up, it's a bit annoying now that you have to watch both to get all the little bits that are different
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The Redbull day 2 coverage didn't have any WRC2 just to give you a heads up, it's a bit annoying now that you have to watch both to get all the little bits that are different
he just forget to resetQuote:
Originally Posted by SubaruNorway
i like the sound of springs :DQuote:
Originally Posted by danon
DRAMA with Tänak, out of fuel before parc fermé. Luckly can get it in. What a rally....
anyone with a link for Tanak at power stage, it seems he outstanding performance at the end of that stage...according to the comments
Despite 1st day tragic incident (and permanent troubles with spectators all along the event), the rally was quite interesting, with proper MC winter drama.
Neuville did a remarkable job, putting Ogier into pressure and being mega fast on 1st and 2nd day tricky stages, but sadly wasn’t able to control the advantage, loosing concentration on the worst possible moment. Tanak heroic effort to keep a podium place was epic, and he proved he can be much more than just Ogier’s team mate. Breen did also a remarkable rally, showing he’s the one that should be driving the C3, alongside Meeke.
Congrats to Ogier, Ingrassia and, obviously, to Mr. Wilson and all MSport staff. Great job from Makinen and Toyota’s guys; the Yaris showed a nice pace and even if it seems to be the slowest, for sure it isn’t that far from the faster cars. Hope Matton is already making a proper reflection on Citroen’s disastrous rally; we need them fighting for victories, not just for PS points. Outstanding win for Mikkelsen in WRC2; it’d be great to see him on a ‘17 Polo!
Final thought: MC is a unique and iconic event, there’s no way WRC can go on without it, but, once for all, the FIA, the organizers and local authorities must control spectator’s behaviour. It’s not easy because it involves a mentally change, but it can be done if a proper plan is set up, like it was done in Portugal.
As it is a unique event - why not do something different instead of the 'generic WRC' event? And, why not run it like the IRC event midweek?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally Power
Not sure how much has been said about the stage cancellation this morning. But I honestly think the itinerary is as much to blame as the spectators.
Immediately after the last car went through on the first run the course opening vehicles were coming through for run two. I'd literally walked back down the stage for 5mins before Michelle Mouton's car came through, followed moments later by 000. People were everywhere and plenty more trying to get in. Tiny stage too with very few places for spectators - certainly in the opening kilometres where the organiser spectator zones were.
So I'd say that stage was a victim of the WRC's mentality where it all has to be finished by lunch on Sunday. If they'd had an extra hour maybe they could have maybe got it under control. But in such a short time there's no way they could guarantee it was safe.
Anyone else think the seat belts in the Yaris look much thinner than in all the other cars?
Wouldn't this mean there was more pressure (and therefore more pain) in an accident..
Might be me, but I just thought they looked odd. (And the colour doesn't match too!)
Yaris has clearly used kind of shorter gears, quite easy reach the limiter on 6th. Hyundai also reach it at some point, that might be also because of higher speed than Fiesta.Quote:
Originally Posted by jbmarcus21