Those cars would fly, if they only added drivers flags to the roof scoopQuote:
Originally Posted by ictus
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Those cars would fly, if they only added drivers flags to the roof scoopQuote:
Originally Posted by ictus
Interesting that nobody is talking about the lack of DMG Mori sponsorship...basically they are now running the livery Katsuta used to run.
Toyota has budget cuts, that's why they are renting out the 4th car.Quote:
Originally Posted by [WRCRR]
But no sponsors seems to be very odd
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Well... They could always have Peniston Oil and Larsen Cookies....
But even when he’s in the manufacturer car, if Katsuta leads on merit, he’ll likely not be asked to move aside for Rovanperä or Evans.
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/katsu...wont-stop-him/
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Not every day you get a road car named after you!! Really excited to have my own special edition of the Toyota #GRYaris. It was a pleasure to work on this project, big thanks to all involved and Morizo-san! I love it ��
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Kalle's edition is all cool and logical, but why Ogier's one?
He hasn't got a title with this car..(gr yaris)
Pure marketing.
Lots of small changes to help Elfyn Evans improve in the Yaris Rally1 this season...
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/what-...to-help-evans/
Some good quotes from Toyota's engineer Kevin Struyf about the development work concerning 2023:
1. While top speed is never the most important thing, Toyota wanted to improve up on it to have more performance in the faster rounds. They have more drag this year thanks to the removal of two air intakes.
2. Jokers that have been used so far for 2023: improved engine, a new differential setting and an improved chassis that improves front geometry on tarmac.
You mean less drag right?Quote:
Originally Posted by sinepikohv
Yes, of course, sorry. In my defence it was late at night :D
Akio Toyoda has announced he's stepping down as President & CEO of Toyota. He is staying on as Chairman so hopefully, it will not affect the WRC programme going forward.
Is there any plans for Toyota to test their rally2 car on Hydrogen? Or to test the Hydrogen car up to a Rally2 specs?
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/toyot...as-domination/
Isn't this a bit premature?
Hyundai's fastest driver was 1 minute closer to Kalle in Estonia this year than they were last year.
I appreciate the events are quite different in character, but if Dirtfish feel like what we saw in Estonia was Toyota being ready to win in Finland, don't the times tell a different story?
Last year in Estonia
* from 1min 55sec total loss Tänak to Rovanperä was 40sec only in PowerStage and 10sec penalty.
* there was no intense fight for positions like this year - probably more safe and slower driving
Last year in Finland
* Rovanperä had some setup issues in the beginning and disadvantage from start position
* Tänak drove over the limits a lot. Can not expect all this happen again (with successful outcome).
For sure Toyota is more ready and try to avoid mistakes from last year.
Hyundai does not have Tänak anymore, but have Lappi and also Neuville did well in Estonia. Do Neuville handles well jumping to blind corners, we will see soon.
From Tänak and M-Sport we don't know what to expect actually...
It looks to me like Tanak and Lappi will both be in the fight. It just depends - will Tanak's car hold together, and can Lappi operate the i20 as Tanak did last year, on or over the limit, for three days?Quote:
Originally Posted by meh
As the topic is Toyota here, then - with statements and attitude - if Toyota will not win Finland, it's their huge failure and if someone else will win, it's their huge success. So it is a bit self-generated pressure and they need to deliver. At the moment seems highly likely that they (well, Rovanperä) will.Quote:
Originally Posted by ouvreur
Rally Finland is a bit problematic for Kalle, he has solid lead in the standings but can't afford to take too many stupid risks.
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Yeah, that's the feeling I had reading the Dirtfish article. It could backfire spectacularly. Last year they ended up with humble pie for dinner on Sunday, after all their pre-event hype / team photos / PR activity... same in Japan too. Kalle seems to thrive under pressure, and has proven himself to be able to deliver, but last year he was trying pretty hard and still couldn't manage. I hope at least we'll have a close fight...Quote:
Originally Posted by meh
But this year Ott’s in the Puma and if the ugly rear head of the reliability shows up again it will be Rovanperä’s win.
it was also the case last yearQuote:
Originally Posted by janneppi
https://toyotagazooracing.com/wrc/release/2023/0803-01/
Toyota invests in Jyväskylä
Congrats again!
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It's nice to see Toyota is planning on building another car: Rally3.
https://www.hs.fi/urheilu/art-2000009894292.html
Tommi Mäkinen's collaboration with Toyota has officially ended! :mark::mark::mark:
https://ralli.ee/tommi-makineni-koos...kult-loppenud/
However seems to be in full agreement. And communication still going on, according to article.Quote:
Originally Posted by Indreksi
wise choice i would say, they are ahead anyway so can easily afford thisQuote:
Originally Posted by becher
The whole token thing is a retarded idea that should never have existed. It not only makes it nearly impossible for teams to catch up to their competitors, it also makes it impossible for teams to adjust their cars to changing driver lineups. If tanak finds they hyundai once again impossible to drive with his style, there is almost nothing that can be done due to the tokens not allowing change.Quote:
Originally Posted by becher
Then he should adjust, great drivers tend to do that.
But I agree with the token system, its rubbish. I remember when it was on F1. Horrible to be a Mclaren fan.
they are adjusting, but to fight for the title everything must come together.
Like Ogier with VW, Loeb with Citroen, Tänak with Toyota or now Kalle in Toyota.
It's a fine line between cost saving and dumbing down the championship...Quote:
Originally Posted by denkimi
But I agree, there should be more freedom. As a Abiteboul said at the beginning of his role at Hyundai, more technical developments creat more stories. Might not entice "Drive to survive typ" fans but some people for sure.
Tom Fowler and the aero topics of Toyota in 2023
https://www.wrcwings.tech/2023/11/13...oyota-in-2023/
Although there were rumours, it's still feels like a big surprise that Kalle won't defend his drivers's crown next year.
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/rovan...ogram-in-2024/
Could it be Evans year? Katsuta won't challenge him and the Ogier/Rovanpera combo can come in and beat Neuville/Tanak, Evans can do his thing and could come out on top at the end of the year.
Kalle, which is 23 years old, said he already drives rally for 15 years, which is bit ridiculous.
If Rovanperä goes to fast-gravel rallies not-first-on-the-road and Ogier to not-that-fast-gravel rallies not first on the road, there is quite big chance that they take the wins there - big points away from others.. but, including Evans. So far Toyota has not used team-orders and actually it is hard to see also that Ogier or Rovanperä could go to start when they know that they need to give position away for Evans (for drivers title). From manu title point of view it makes sense - most likely they get more wins (or at least have some advantage to do so) than Hyundai non-full-season drivers.
Just cant believe it, i thought that he can dominate for years, its very strange, on the other hand Elfyn as no 1 i dont know if he can do it mentally.