Some another photos from first leg - Autosport
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I know there have been some criticism towards Autosport, but up until now I've though they would've been at least somewhat independent - if not unbiased in their stories at least bringing in something new, perhaps another angle to a story. But now - exactly same story with Q & A's from Latvala - one on wrc.com and other Autosport site. On other site it says "the Ford driver told Autosport" and on the other "the Ford driver told wrc.com". On Autosport it has David Evans in the byline, so it's hardly an M-Sport press release - or is it? I've not kept record on this, because I don't always bother to click on the stories on wrc.com- has it happened before? It makes nice contrast to the story autosport.cz published today on FIA priority drivers issue - through Googlish that didn't sound force fed. And there's nothing wrong with the story, just how it've been multi-channeled.
autosport.com - WRC News: Q & A: Latvala on day one problems
World Rally Championship - News - Features - Q&A: Jari-Matti Latvala
Well, what an incredible day!! Went exactly as planned, left SS3 when it was stopped, anyone know why?? Was at the lake section with a muddy bit, luckily nobody slid into the crowd but a few of the top guys were on the grass, Mikko nicely sideways and kept it planted, Kimi on the brakes and stalled..
Went from there to beginning of SS6, and if I had known what a climb it would be to get there I wouldn't have bothered, seriously it nearly killed me, my legs were shaking and my head was spinning and I didn't have a clue what I was doing!! :s Anyway forced myself to continue until there was a corner with some sun but when standing on the rocks halfway through the stage my legs gave way and I had to grab a rock to stop myself falling over the edge :eek: So a bit sore but now just looking forward to a late start in the morning...... But anyway really enjoyed driving around today, some spectacular views! :up:
Go Petter!!! :bounce:
It was stopped because of the crash of Van Merksteijn JrQuote:
Originally Posted by J4MIE
I haven't heard anything, is he ok?Quote:
Originally Posted by focus206
I must say also that everyone here at the rally has been extremely friendly and helpful though they do confuse Scotland with England! Luckily I was offered a lift out of SS6 and I was so very glad of the help :up:
Peter jr is ok, his navi has to stay in hospital due to back injury, spine not ok
looks like we are going to have another star if everythig goes well, and I mean Tanak of course
only 2 ss today Jamie?!!Quote:
Originally Posted by J4MIE
i watched 4 ss today with no hurry(ss1-2-3-5)
Petter was fast and most spectacular by far.Ogier also at some places.
Bit dissapointent from Latvala and Mikko in terms of speed.
Quickly for sleep now cause 4 ss waiting for me tomorow.