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There was this guy called Bolt, who would run for less than 10 seconds and then spend an hour doing interviews with same questions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tarmop
Sure drivers (or any sportsmen for that matter) can pick, but it will affect their popularity among people and among sponsors.
Last year it didn't look like road position had so much to say, later drivers had some pretty rough stages. So it's not so easy call as Sardinia. A lot will depend on choosing the "right" speed on friday stages, can't see any clear winning candidates tbh any of those 4 + top 3 could end up on top. Tanak maybe the most likely to play it a bit safe.Quote:
Originally Posted by er88
I wish some interviewer could ask something more specific. For example Toyota had to redesign their rear wing for this event. Someone should ask the drivers about their feedback for this design.
Right now we have all the time same questions over and over again. I am not standing up for Tänak right now, but this is just starting to be boring for a me as a rally fan.
I find it very interesting how little (close to nothing) there has been about this on official channels, wrc+ and also on autosport. Basically nothing. (Compare the attention that for example Hyundai's small aero change for Finland got).Quote:
Originally Posted by trykmann
It totally looks like FIA/Promoter tries to cover the big problem that rules were not the same for everyone for 2,5 years.
That Emyr guy is a nice dude and knows a bit about rallying, but his stage end interviews are often pretty awkard. I feel like Colin and Julian are naturals and get more out of the drivers.
Exactly. If Tanak is nervous, irritated, disappointed, annoyed or even pissed, why should he pretend he isn't? It's not North Korea, where everybody has to be happy, is it? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tarmop
And Your point is? You can name examples, who do like others like, also hundreds of examples from every area, who are good at what they do, but sometimes or even often rude, racist, and otherwise D-heads but still...popular, wealthy and successful...and don`t care...Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
What did he say, I didn't had a chance to see it?Quote:
Originally Posted by er88
Nothing imo...he was told that he doesn`t have to win this event, having a comfy lead and he said: "(Why don`t i have to win it?) We will see tomorrow. If you have four events to go, you never know. We have to take what we can from every event."
It takes mental strength to remain positive and grateful after you become a top driver who's earning millions. Most people don't have that. The ones who do will have the biggest number of fans. That doesn't mean you have to shut down your personality, it can be shown in a nice way. Take Grönholm for example. I think it was clear a long time ago that Tänak is not one of them.
You mean like this?Quote:
Originally Posted by Päss1928
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwukCdGKOdY
Or like that?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRPqVkGC-4w
Or "You can tell Corrado that three is enough!"
Being honest and emotional, probably caused some grimms in the SP though...
Cmon girls:). Do not start over thinking. Tanak was most quiet driver years back, answering only "yes" and "no". He is giving his best to "talk" and has changed his personality very much. Even Becks has said that Tanak was hardest guy to take interviews because he did not talk nothing and it changed one day. You need to see Tanaks movie then you understand his personality better.
Yes, I do. He's being loved for comments like these. He's just raging about x circumstances in a funny way, not calling other drivers lucky fuckers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tarmop
M. Ok then. Though i think PSA and its fans would have disagreed.
And the other thing was actually " lucky bastard", you can look up the synonyms yourself (https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/lucky_bastard). Not so bad and if you add the fact that he is not a native speaker (+ he was really lucky indeed:D).
But well hey, that is the emotions part, why some people love it, others hate it. There is no right way, as people are different, each have enemies and friends, some more, some less.
Honestly nothing much. Just came across difficult, or a bit glum/moody. It was more just an observation of a general trend I and others have spotted with Tanak. Not meant as a criticism either, there's more at stake for him now and he's maybe ultra zoned in while focusing for the title (as well as having to deal with all the contract talk). Plus he'll be doing a lot more PR in the lead up to rallies and while on events, so no doubt it gets tiring.Quote:
Originally Posted by robertr
I previously hadn't noticed much myself, except thinking he had a problem with Molly (and her questions). But some of my mates who are more casual followers of rallying and dont watch every rally and every interview, have raised points like "what's happened to Tanak?", or think he's developed an attitude when they see/ hear him now.
And since it's been pointed out to me, I maybe notice it more when he's seemingly being short/ blunt/ condescending with his replies. Also could just be the way he says things in a foreign tongue, as there's a fine line in English where saying the same thing can come across witty and jokey, or make you look like a bit of a twat or like you have a problem with the world.
Seen a great interview with one of Gronhlom's engineers a few years ago, F X a french fella.i He said Marcus never complained about set up like most drivers when the times weren't good, he'd just say "Ok I must drive harder".Quote:
Originally Posted by Päss1928
I first read your comments here and now checked the interview and expected some proper not-in-mood-misbehaving... but what are you talking about? I'm blind or there wasn't any mood there. Calm answer for a-bit-provocative question. Maybe some of you guys need to check your own mood :)
And he made is even more difficult with early arrival to TC 1...Quote:
Originally Posted by Oops!
Bad start! And running last on the road
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af5uVexJ7U0 Another classic.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Tarmop
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Originally Posted by Oops!
Well I definitely prefer natural and honest drivers, not actors.
Good morning guys!!!
Fri 08:00 - Start intervals
Four-minute gaps between our WRC runners today.
Good morning guys! Big day ahead today, Michelins is so late with their info this year.
E: lol classic interview with Adamo again
SS2 is close to service park, some drivers still choosing.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Rain could start today even a a bit earlier, at 10 AM
So, remember, this stage has smooth gravel, rough gravel and tarmac. Fast and slow parts.
This new beginning looks smooth but slippery.
Hopefully tyre news not far away. Stage underway, here we go...
Good morning, rally lovers! Here we go. Some exciting hours ahead.
The second road seemed smoother last year
Neuville 4.9 down at first split. That's big loss.
Very much hanging dust in places...
Worry for Thierry that split.
Well well, Yaris ain't slow this year
he overshoot a junction but that cost him max 2 secs onlyQuote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
Looked like Tanak was pushing very hard from the start looking at the heli footage...
Dust hanging a bit. 4 minute gaps so no dust gapping needed yet.
Enjoying my first Rally Turkey, missed last year as was having my 3 month sleep in hospital.
Ray
agreed, he was mega agressive the first kilometres and then suddenly went smoothQuote:
Originally Posted by doubled1978
Meeke fast...
Great first stage by Ott. Pressure? What pressure
He use to be... in the beginning of rallies.Quote:
Originally Posted by er88
man those rocks lying all over the road from Meekes onboard!