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To be fair Lukyanuk has had one showing on an WRC and it ended on like 2nd or 3rd corner and he dosnt really have any experience on car developing. And on case Tidemand, both Lappi and Suninen were faster than him.Quote:
Originally Posted by itix
Can Kubica even drive current cars, didn't he have some special way to shift because of his hand?
Somekind of tarmac expert could have been nice, but is there actually any available that would have been real upgrade on to lets say Hänninen
If all 3 drivers are from Finland, I´m not happy at all.
Hänninen, OK, has done a lot for car.
Lappi, OK, deserves deal.
But...
JML is great driver, one of the fastest, deserves place in WRC but not in Toyota.
Just my opinion!
Where does he deserve to drive cos I cannot imagine him driving for any other team?Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
Hopefully they give him a more reliable car than VW managed to this year.
Why not. He's driven more powerful cars this year then current WRCs. LMP1 cars has even tighter monocoque with less space for his injured arm. Since 2015, gear shift is no longer an issue because of the gear paddles. His co-driver once said in a very long, honest interview that RK has found a way around and circumvented his limitations. There aren't problem anymore but course it would be easier to drive without them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Essaj
Ok, I could be biased in that matter, but I see two really crucial factors to hire him. It's earlier mentioned tarmac development and aerodynamics. Next year, a good aero efficiency and effectiveness is going to be a key to winning. And now it's a part for an essential question. How many drivers has got the knowledge, comprehension and experience of working with aerodynamics? For me Kubica has got the best papers, bearing in mind his F1 and circuit experience, where aero is everything.
Well, it's Toyota Team Finland - so its likely to be mainly Finnish.... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by itix
It would be quite interesting to have all manufacturers like that. WRC of nations. :D Toyota - Finnish, M-Sport with Meeke, Breen, Evans; Citroen - Ogier, Camilli, Lefebvre, maybe Neuville; Adapta - Ostberg, Mikelsen; Hyundai - international. Would be like Olympics of rally all season long :DQuote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
https://youtu.be/8sZqrAEXtUs?t=2002 :)Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
Well it was more or less like that in the 50's and 60's :p Luckily the world has evolved.Quote:
Originally Posted by electroliquid
Who's him? Hanninen? Nice oneQuote:
Originally Posted by rogef
I'm not sure. I just came across the video on instagram, but I think it's Hanninen. I think it was the day before the Latvala testQuote:
Originally Posted by AL14
i think i saw a tweet this morning saying that Latvala has 3 days of testing ahead this week. cant find it anymore.
Not entirely Finnish… https://twitter.com/TGR_WRCQuote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
Beside those two ex-MSport guys there’s also chief designer Simon Carrier, formerly responsible for the Focus ’03 and ’06.
Btw, nice to see how communication has improved in TGR. Congrats!
http://www.formulapassion.it/wp-cont...a-Hanninen.jpg
Where are the Toyota logos??? It should be the official team, but the company name barely visible…
http://i.imgur.com/TJKDtZ0.jpg
How much enthusiasm!!!
Look at Latvala's face. lol
The only happy is Makinen :D
Lappi's thoughts: "Why on earth am I standing here?!"
Already thinking of coming triumphs.Quote:
Originally Posted by AL14
Exactly
Somewhere it says that he's a test driver for Toyota in 2017
Another says he will drive the third car in 2017.
So which is it?
And how much of a joke was it that the public were only able to watch three sh!tty live Facebook broadcasts of the launch..?!?!???!!!! Poor effort by Toyota, really.
We know you don´t like 'em. The rest of us enjoy bigger competition coming years.Quote:
Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1
It was said officially already some time a go that Toyota would have third car available only in April or so. Lappi signed before VW announced their end in WRC and became simply a victim of the situation. Now he has to wait.
I'm surprising myself but I quite like the final look of the Yaris.
The rear wing is a monster
Good news for finnish rallyfans like me. Mostly I like Lappis contract. He has now time to test car before third car is ready somepoint of spring. I am expecting much for him. But honestly I have to wear off my "finnish eyeglasses" Yaris is far from ready. Engine looks ok but suspension is big?? Latvala said today in Helsinki that he expecting to get podiums later of a season. lets see. This is still good news if thinking about WRC. New era of rallying is starting soon. Last time I am excited like this was in early 90`:)
I have to agree, its not as bad as i thought.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Steve
The car looks fine until you get to the rear wing.
What happened with Suninen?
They're not supposed to smile, they're Finnish.Quote:
Originally Posted by AL14
Pretty happy with the looks too! Decent livery!
+1. The aero work seems outstanding and by Latvala’s pace on the last video I wonder if they won’t start fighting for rally wins sooner than expected…good job TGR and best luck on this WRC return!Quote:
Originally Posted by MartijnS
Yes I agree it looks better than expected, especially the front with more detailed aero etc. The rear just looks brutal, which kinda makes it look fine.
WRC2 season payed by TGR, alongside some WRC testing?Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
I usually cheear for the underdog, in 2017 it will be Toyota!
did they announced how many years contract have Latvala Lappi Hanninen?
yes I have to admit looks is better than expected.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Czke3i5XgAMe-LK.jpg
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@JariMattiWRC said that before the Christmas he is going to test #TGR_WRC #Toyota #YarisWRC almost every day. The aim is to drive 3 days tarmac, 1 gravel & 3-4 days snow.
The aerodynamic of the car is working really well. The balance is good on the braking and on the slippery. JML has same kind of feeling, when he was driving the Fiesta.
The aim is to be on the Podium next year. The first three events JML is aiming to drive easy and get used to the car. At the middle of the season he should be able to fight for the top three places.
Why does he make a comparison with Fiesta that he no longer drive in over 4 or 5 years?
Maybe he's contractually forbidden to make comparison to VW. Or out of courtesy.
Because it doesn't feel like a VW, but more like an M-Sport Fiesta.
I guess he will be test driver + wrc2 or wrc trophy next year and probably replace Hanninen or Latvala next year.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Think again...Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally Power
Suninen was doing motor test for Tommi because he works in company which makes those engines (TMG)
Suninen will probably drive VW16, Tommi has enough test drivers now.
I don't believe that TMR will use one Fiesta R5 to study R5 cars. That car will be used.