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First I thought that Solberg has a reach starting programme - with 14 rallies a year.Quote:
Originally Posted by denkimi
But he was topped by Grazin - with 19 rallies a year.
Then I dicovered Zaldivar with his 21 events.
But Munster's 26 must be some world record :)
Tuukka Kauppinen drove 28 events in Finland during the both 2021 and 2022 seasons, but of course not yet Rally2 car a couple of years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Kajetan Kajetanowicz Full WRC2 2025
https://www.facebook.com/FanpageRIslasC
"Kajetan Kajetanowicz returns to Gran Canaria.
The experienced Polish driver has revealed his plans for this season, his eighth in a row in the WRC - FIA World Rally Championship and with the aim of reediting the 2023 WRC2 Challenger championship alongside Maciej Szczepaniak.
Kenya, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Estonia, Finland, Paraguay, Chile, Central Europe, Japan and Saudi Arabia are the eleven remaining events chosen by the ORLEN Team member this year.
In this way, ‘Kajto’ will return to the #RallyIslasCanarias eight years later, an event that he competed in 2016 and 2017 with second places in the ERC and thus becomes one of the favourites for victory in his category as he knows the terrain and the particular asphalt of the islands"
This is not reveal of his plans, it was only funny video how his line-up will looks like when he will keep the choosing events on lottery. So only true info is that he will continue in WRC2.Quote:
Originally Posted by 106 sport
https://www.facebook.com/KajetanKaje...38589794765795
Ohh...Then, info inside the link is wrong. Sorry.Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
Yes, Kajto's plans have not been revealed yet. Have a look - he is still mixing some ingredients ;)
https://www.facebook.com/KajetanKaje...n__=%2CO%2CP-R
https://www.facebook.com/reel/600512759619975Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
7 rounds, starting from Safari in a Yaris
Emil Lindholm seems to be very much a Skoda supported driver again and not just a Toksport customer. He was at a launch event for the facelifted Octavia RS recently:
https://www.auto.cz/galerie/novinky/...enecha?foto=53
Fabio Schwarz' Toyota looks good, doesn't it?
https://www.facebook.com/WorldRally/...n__=%2CO%2CP-R
Livery for Kajto's new car is ready:
https://kajto.pl/en/2025/03/05/kajet...m-i-elegancje/
Alejandro Cachón 7 rounds WRC2 beginning in Gran Canaria. Toyota Yaris Rally 2
I think he has very good potential, I would expect him to do well on some rounds already this season.Quote:
Originally Posted by 106 sport
Chris Ingram changes his sport discipline ;)
https://www.mancity.com/news/club/ch...-city-63877368
Diego Ruiloba 7 rounds WRC2 beginning in Gran Canaria. Citroen C3 Rally 2
Mathieu Franceschi, unspecified events, beginning in Gran Canaria. Toyota Yaris Rally 2
Skoda upgrades:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gm9QidlX...pg&name=medium
Vital changes these.Quote:
Originally Posted by TypeR
From what we saw at the Safari, it was clear the Toyota Yaris is the class of the field. Oliver Solberg would have won on a canter. And Kajetan, too, looked comfortable fending eventual winner, Gus Greensmith.
Fair play to Gus. He drove smart and achieved something special in avoiding puncturing all event. But the writing was on the wall as debutant Jan Solans harried him towards the end of the event.
Both Skoda and M-Sport, in particular, will need to step-up and bring in upgrades or see new orders shrinking rapidly.
To make any conclusion from Safari about speed is quite nonsense. It is very specific event, where if you want to make a good result, you must find the correct ballance between speed and reliability and also be lucky. Nobody who is fastest and pushing all the time can win. And Oliver was by far the best driver in Rally2 machinery there. We will see on other events...Quote:
Originally Posted by 240RS
Best news for spectators is that the upgrades will mean the cars will sound better as the exhaust note of the current version is audibly disappointing!
When I have seen first Fabia RS Rally2, my first question to Skoda engineers was if they can upload a new sound to the car :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sal yet again
More details about “Package 25” for Škoda Fabia RS Rally2:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/new-%...for-erc-action
Is that "coffee & candy" design a new trend in rally liveries? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
https://kajto.pl/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/rend2.jpg
I'm really surprised to read these comments, it was a big step forward sound wise compared to the old Fabia R5/Rally2 IMO and much better than for example Citroen C3 Rally 2 which sounds like an old canal boat.Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
https://youtu.be/8bpF6kGy-Pw?si=QNwexUUuETVt-UCT
Surprised we haven't seen any videos of the updated car testing, they said 12 drivers tried it!
Video about these Fabia RS Rally2 upgradesQuote:
Originally Posted by TypeR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XODsXHiezS8
VIDEO: The Škoda Fabia RS Rally2, now with a more pronounced engine note. ��➡️ �� Thank you, rally fans, for your feedback!
*New exhaust and exhaust manifold, resulting in better engine performance and sound, are available as part of the Packet 25.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DHtL719oXo9/
Repsol back in rallying! Together with Alejandro Cachon in WRC2:
https://www.caranddriver.com/es/moto...-carlos-sainz/
https://www.boxrepsol.com/es/rally/r...al-de-rallies/
Which livery do you prefer though?
The new:
https://bxrepsol.s3.eu-west-1.amazon...936/carru1.png
or the old one? :)
https://nfspolska.pl/showroom/photos...bb32207b-1.jpg
Working four jobs, 18 hours a day to reach the WRC - Mathieu Franceschi:
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/worki...IMFXpNzR7_W-8w
Marco Bulacia
And it’ll be back-to-back with my brother!
I’m happy to announce that, along with my brother Bruno Bulacia, we’re returning to the FIA WRC2 with two Toyota GR Yaris Rally2s, in an exciting program that will take us competing in Europe and South America. Here’s our program, and we hope to see you all cheering us on!
Portugal
Sardegna
Acropolis
Estonia
Finland
Paraguay
Chile
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GovZjz3W...jpg&name=large
Loubet back to M-Sport, starting his WRC2 season in Portugal
Good to see him back and to have another M-Sport Fiesta in WRC2.
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/loube...rn-to-m-sport/
Full story and interview with Loubet ahead of his WRC2 return in Portugal:
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/loube...milar-mission/
Rally de Portugal garanted until 2028.
Lukyanuk leading a rally in espana (canarias?). 1.2s lead! awesome to see him racing!
(on a i20)
Unortunately, it didn't work out for Mathieu Franceschi in the WRC:Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
https://rallyjournal.com/mathieu-fra...hy-outpouring/