WRC Testing

Ogier
https://youtu.be/wp-HWp9E4fU

Correct, it is a pitot tube. Also visible from the in car shots in this video
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...id=34740377056

Jari-Matti Latvala - Miikka Anttila and this years Volkswagen Polo R WRC PET Rally Finland 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J42SzLCSc58

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Originally Posted by makinen_fan

It's aero balance problem, not intentional. You have massive rear wing and diffuser creating a lot of downforce and in the front you only have front spoiler.

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Citroen Sport on tarmac test state: "On the aerodynamic front, we now have the ability to adapt the lower part of the front bumper specifically for asphalt.”

So it seems they can get more downforce on tarmac this way, but not on gravel...

Ogier in 2016 & 2017 car tests

https://youtu.be/yJOGT86s-_Q

Another day in Finland testihg. Paddon/JML :
https://youtu.be/TexP4xlqlek

Neuville
https://youtu.be/3wN12dn-qg4

Latvala
https://youtu.be/LufFlSroYco

Meeke testting

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CoH2QztXYAALMxM.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CoH2Q0pXYAABX8S.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CoIRs8aW8AARDha.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CoIRtMRWIAAiehd.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CoIRtMRWcAArMIp.jpg