For me it isn’t strange. He has been driving since 4 years old and achieved already everything, can understand totally that he hasn’t got the motivation anymore
But I have to admit I’m surprised a little cause I didn’t believe the rumors
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For me it isn’t strange. He has been driving since 4 years old and achieved already everything, can understand totally that he hasn’t got the motivation anymore
But I have to admit I’m surprised a little cause I didn’t believe the rumors
The fourth Toyota would be free to rent for the full year then?
We don't know which rallies someone is doing. Ogier and Rovanperä both with half-season does not mean they divide all the rallies, they may compete somewhere together as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by becher
Could be, I think Dirtfish phrased it like they won't meet this season but who knows if that's accurate.Quote:
Originally Posted by meh
I guess Sweden, Poland, Latvia and Finland for sure for Kalle.
At least I can’t see Ogier at those rallies.
And Japan for all the drivers I guess
I would add maybe Chile?
It also tells me there are too many rounds, too much travel and too much hassle being a factory driver!Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
While MotoGP/ F1 can get away with having 20 plus rounds; at the moment, the WRC isn't big enough to have more than 10 in my opinion. WEC only has about 8-9......that's called being sensible.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
Circuit racers turn up on a Thursday and leave on a Sunday.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
It must seem luxurious compared to a WRC event that includes three days of recce.....
I would not say too many. F1 has twice as much rounds but obviously right now rally takes a whole week to complete. Recce starts already monday/tuesday.
Why not Wednesday and Thursday for recce? Then Shakedown at friday morning, rally itself starts friday afternoon. Could easily run 300km. Friday 75 km, Saturday 150 and Sunday 75.
Throw in nightstages where possible and points for stages/legs and more tyre changes.
If you ask them, they also feel that it is way to many rounds.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
There has to be room to live an ok personal or family life as well.
I will prefer to make less races than making them shorter...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tauri_J
They are already 300-320km
13 rounds, 13 weeks. that leaves 39 weeks without rally. even with the testing and everything else that needs to be done as a factory driver, that still is way less days of work than every normal working person.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
Before the events they are watching onboards all the time many weeks. Have to remember also that current generation of the young people are not keen to work like previous ones. They have limits.Quote:
Originally Posted by denkimi
It's kinda far fetched to say WRC is more taxing nowadays. Teams used to test for months for the Safari till the 90s. Events were 5+ days and spawned thousands of competitive miles. And most drivers were also doing ERC or BRC rounds and the odd local rally, (plus Asia-Pacific for Japanese teams). Now, it's just some days of testing, a week in each rally location and maybe 1-2 local events more as a show/promotional event. Yeah, events have become more of a sprint, where you need to be 100% at most of times than endurance and management, but cars are definitely much easier to handle.
It's not the 70's...Quote:
Originally Posted by denkimi
the drivers have tons of marketing/media work, not to mention testing, development, training both phisical and mental. So i'd say an avarage 9 to 5 worker has a way easier life work wise
Kalle won't be back before June. military service need at least half yearQuote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
A lot of people are talking about this but as far as I know, Latvala began very young in WRC and never had this issue… and apparently, this military service in Finland exists for 100 years from what I’ve read. Never heard about that for other Finnish guys too. But I may miss something.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1988senna
And even if… I’m pretty sure he could obtain an exemption for one Rally.
If it was military, I'm quite sure he would have said that, it's nothing to be ashamed of.
And if really needed, I believe there are ways to find something why one cannot go there..
I have heard that in Finland there is possible to serve it half and half time(for sportsmen)..
is it possible to take 10 days from military to compete at a rally?Quote:
Originally Posted by 1988senna
Kalle is already so busy next year that there is no time for military service.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1988senna
Did I miss something? or you know something more?Quote:
Originally Posted by rp
At the start of the season Rovanperä spoke about personal difficulties, could this be the reason for his part time program?
From a different forum, I've read that this partiuclar loophole has been closed.Quote:
Originally Posted by TypeR
Kalle: "let me do the european drift masters, I dont want to travel anymore"
FIA: well... We got Kalle, lets make it a FIA WORLD championship
Hahaha
I guess "rp" knows a lot...Quote:
Originally Posted by rp
there should have some test before back,so Poland maybe the earliest eventQuote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
can you please share something??Quote:
Originally Posted by rp
Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 (R5)
https://i.imgur.com/VraNGK6.png
registered in Estonia (special red plate) reg nr. SP0674
VIN: MXPA12TGRRQ02
Vehicle history check from https://eteenindus.mnt.ee/public/soi...ik.jsf?lang=en
First registration: 24.03.2023
Category: passenger car
Body: racing car
Body colour: black
Engine: 1618 cm³
Engine power: 210 kW
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: four wheel drive
Registration certificate: EN035925
Motor third party liability insurance is valid »
Motor third party liability insurance validity
Document no. Insurer Type Valid from Valid until
L007324279 ERGO Insurance SE Leping 24.03.2023 Tulevikus
First registration: 24.03.2023
Registration in Estonia: 24.03.2023
Registered in Estonia as a new vehicle
Category: passenger car
Category marking: M1
Body: racing car
Body colour: black
Multicoloured: No
Engine model: G16E
Engine capacity: 1618 cm³
Engine power: 210 kW
Fuel: Gasoline
Vehicle fuel type: Mono fuel
Catalytic converter: Yes
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: four wheel drive
Maximum speed: -
Speed limit: -
Dimensions
Length 3995 mm
Width 1805 mm
Height 1455 mm
Track -
Weights
Technical maximum mass 1500 kg
Authorized maximum mass 1500 kg
Kerb mass 1230 kg
Load bearing capacity 270 kg
Maximum weight of coupling with brakes 0 kg
Maximum weight of coupling without brakes 0 kg
Weight of road train -
Permissible load bearing capacity of coupling -
Environment
Emission standard -
CO2 (NEDC) -
CO2 (WLTP) -
Noise emission while standing -
Noise emission while driving -
Axles and tires
Number of axles 2
Number of wheels 4
Wheelbase 2560 mm
Number of undercarriages 0
Miscellaneous information
Location of VIN kõrvalistuja istme all
Location of the manufacturer's data plate -
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 2
Modification RALLY2
Type XPA1G
Variant -
Version -
No of type approval e29*NIV18/858*005130
Extension of type approval 00
Type of bodywork AB
Comments ÜKSIKSÕIDUKI KINNITUS: KASUTATAV TREENING- JA VÕISTLUSPERIOODIL.
Reconstruction permit
Fuel consumption
In town -
On road -
Average (NEDC) -
Average (WLTP) -
Axles Tires Maximum axle weight Official wheel/axle load Steered axle Driving axle
1.axle 225/40 R18 205/55 R15 970 kg 970 kg ✅ ✅
2.axle 225/40 R18 205/65 R15 900 kg 900 kg - ✅
Data Transaction
24.03.2023 Registration plate, Registration in Estonia
13.03.2023 Pre-registration inspection of compliance with requirements
https://i.imgur.com/SSLQ7E5.jpg
Wasn't the displacement limited at 1600cm^3? Was it changed for the Yaris or was it always at something like 1650cm^3?
Isn't the Fabia also 1620cm3?Quote:
Originally Posted by becher
I think it changed when the Clio R3T was homologated, and the max displacement became 1620 ccm.Quote:
Originally Posted by becher
Ah thanks, I missed the Skoda being 1620cm^3 as well.
I guess they saw everyone excited about the Yaris in Finland and the current Rally2 Car and thought to take it up a notch:
https://twitter.com/TGR_WRC/status/1...483801/photo/1
And in a bit more detail: https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/toyot...-for-2024-wrc/
Oh wow. Didn’t believe they will change the livery at all.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9e10d2c160.jpg
Your turn now Hyundai
Much better, the red & white had become so boring.
a black rally car will only look good in Sweden, if there will be snow
Good to see some new livery!
Will we see some changes in Portugal, Sardegna, Greece due to possible high temperatures?