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Could you also write a few words about the links you're giving?Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli
Portugal in June - could that be a dust nightmare?Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli
why should it be any worst than Sardinia or Acropolis (when it used to exist...)?Quote:
Originally Posted by Zeakiwi
Given that VW are the fastest and also the least often users of Superrally do you really think other teams are going to send their guys out on superrally to sweep the roads to ultimately help the VWs?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
I think the Shakedown running order was fine and the best solution to date, otherwise a return to championsip order on the 1st day or seeding entries like the olden days and rally order there after would IMO be acceptable
Well... I have to admit I have not expected to see such twisted logic here :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Nornbugger
Its called stragegy, get used to it as you will be seeing it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Yes they will because of manufacturer/team pointsQuote:
Originally Posted by Nornbugger
Today Toyota Motorsport testing Yaris Wrc in french tarmac..
i was there and watch my video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMzY...P9kLr-jx-OWz4w
New 2015 calendar WRC is out
http://planetemarcus.com/la-fia-devo...rier-wrc-2015/
So, no major changes in calendar, only Portugal run end of may. Light change in superrally, where there will be a 7 minute penalty for each missed stage, while 10 minutes remains if you miss last stage of the day.Quote:
Originally Posted by jbmarcus21
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/in...ge-europe-2015
does this mean the DS3 WRC won't be promoting Citroen anymore meaning they will leave the WRC after next year?
Citroën Racing will still be in place for DS, as it is part of PSA.
Maybe it's even better, as DS will do WRC and Citroën WTCC. Two brands, two motorsports. Maybe easiest to understand. Matton said he doesn't know, for the moment, what will be done after 2016 for Citroën and DS (as it's sure Citroën will be in WtCC with C-Elysée up to 2016). Maybe the could switch WRC and WTCC, depending on the model they want to promote.
Yes, if the DS brand is meant to compete with Audi, shouldn't the DS racing car be on circuits and the Citroen Racing in rallying with other small cars and less 'exclusive' brands. It may mean that Citroen will no longer use the DS3 in rallying, but possibly the new Citroen branded equivalent?Quote:
Originally Posted by vino_93
When the new homologation will be announced? I think I read somewhere the new cars will be segment D or something (larger cars than current WRC cars). Also, I read that Toyota is planning back to WRC around 2017. Isn't that a waste of time and resources for Toyota to develop an obsolete Yaris WRC?Quote:
Originally Posted by jbmarcus21
“We've again blended a mix of classic events that date back to the championship's origins with newer, but firmly established, rallies. All will offer a challenging variety of roads and conditions to ensure that WRC will provide the ultimate all-round test of driving ability,” Ciesla added. I'm sorry but apart from Monte-Carlo,Finland and Wales what classics???? San Remo? Corsica? Safari? Acropolis??
I've read UP to segment D, so as far as I understand, cars could be segment B, C or D.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frostmourne
What about Sweden, Portugal back to Fafe and Argentina? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Eli
Yeap, and I would be glad if Monte has it's classic Turini end finally.
yes but stil, if you look at the calendar back in 2001 it was better back then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Motorsportfun
^This.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
But not this^. It is up to those teams to make that decision, but if superrally is going to be used on events, then this is the way it should be done. I think superrally is a farce and teams should get no benefit at all from restarting a rally their driver has crashed out of, or suffered mechanical failure etc, other than stage miles/testing/experience for the driver.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nornbugger
But definitely you can't sell a "2014" product with only traditional elements. You could agree with that. It's a good balance, IMHO. Of course, I'd rather prefer to see maybe Brazil instead of Mexico (so going over the Pond just once, reducing costs) or, for example, Greece back in place of Alsace (we already have Germany, isn't it?). Give the Promoter some times, I think they're working hard on every aspect. Promoting a series is an extremely difficult task. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli
Hopefully Hyundai will go away from the part time drivers next season. Team 1 with Neuville and Hanninen full time and have a 'dowN uNder team' with Paddon and someone like Eli Evans.
http://youtu.be/4rYy2Za_Ppg Eli Evans- honda g2. Australia is one of Hyundai's largest car markets.
or do the driver rotation in the N team.
yep ok i know what you mean, let's hope it won't take too long.Quote:
Originally Posted by Motorsportfun
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Originally Posted by Eli
Agree. Only Finland and Monte are classics, RallyGB is no longer one; a tour of North Wales isn't a 'classic'. The FiA should encourage the national federations to use Corsica, Sanremo, etc
Also, the calendar is still heavily biased in favour of gravel, especially dry, dusty gravel - get rid of a couple of them. We have to wait until August for Tarmac. Why? You could have Corsica in May, were it belongs.
It's a possibility, but only after 2016, as Citroën will be on track up to 2016. So the new regulation in 2017 is perfect for Citroën.Quote:
Originally Posted by Doon
I Still don't agree with the split times inside the cars and the rally leader should always be the first car on the road.
Whitout split times, there´s no chance to stop at the end of the stage.
That´s my opinion
A few years back drivers also stopped and played tactics even without splits.... Carlos sainz was excluded from rally australia for stopping completely between the yellow board and the finish... so your opinion is wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by RICARDO75
For the sake of competition and spirit of Rally nobody wants splits in the cars apart from drivers and teams. I don't agree for the running order though. For me the best option is QS/Shakedown decision.Quote:
Originally Posted by RICARDO75
So, will we see Toyota in WRC next year? They keep on testing and testing, but no commitment so far.
Apparently, Hyundai has made an offer to Ogier.
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/rallyes...dai/index.html
Did something get lost in translation or is he asking for 10 million a year? If so that's quite a huge salary, maybe the most a driver gets paid in the last decade.Quote:
Originally Posted by EightGear
Loeb at his last years was at 10m
That's right - 10. Now he should have 6 if I remember right, so it's quite an increaseQuote:
Originally Posted by Francis44
Autosport.pt writes that Al-Attyiah are on negociations with Hyundai too.
How much would you ask for if you were him?Quote:
Originally Posted by Francis44
+1Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
You may not agree but don't say it's wrong. The fact that you said that Sainz was excluded in the past, you're telling me I'm right because, if it's not allowed must be punished. With the technology that we have today, it would not be difficult to prove.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
it is not allowed to stop between the yellow board and the finish... drivers used spotters holding signs with the splits...Quote:
Originally Posted by RICARDO75