Maybe he will be gravel crew?Quote:
Originally Posted by Allez Andruet
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Maybe he will be gravel crew?Quote:
Originally Posted by Allez Andruet
You obviously struggle to read, little Greek child.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
There is every chance that Sordo was booked to do the recce in case there was any issue around Loeb being able to compete.Quote:
Originally Posted by Allez Andruet
Bring Sordo up to drive the entry. He speak French as well, so could try to do it with Elena. Better than not running the car.
For sure not strange to me because first it's still possible he's driving the (WRC-)car in 2020, he's after-all a tarmac-specialist and if Mikkelsen is not there anymore why not. Second he has a lot of experience as a driver, so his eyes (on the recce) are extra, maybe he's seeing something and share it with the other drivers. Sounds to me as a bonus. They can compare the notes for example.Quote:
Originally Posted by Allez Andruet
Three he can step in last-minute if Neuville, Loeb or Mikkelsen suddenly won't start because of something.
Service park video https://youtu.be/uAZoM6WVkek
Any pre-event guesses how many SS will be cancelled because stupidly positioned spectators? Would be shame to lose even one.
Both Thursday night... :) :)
Live TV stages (first at least) so probably more personnel to avoid that. Has happened and could happen ofc.
TGS setup for Rovenpera looks a little on the 'budget' side.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Some precipitation coming mid-day Wednesday. Can be snow at the higher parts.
How is that? they have just 1 car to service + their service side is mostly in Finland where there is Arctic Rally going in the same time with multiple cars in their serviceQuote:
Originally Posted by Got Mail
all the pictures i have seen so far of the stages it has been basically bone dry with a few icy and snowy patches here and there.
Plays into Tanak's hands. Ogiers ability in the changeable conditions is what normally sets him apart on this event.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
(Although maybe a dry rally is better for the C3)
Would love to see a 4 way fight between Ogier, Tanak, Neuville and Loeb. Can't see anyone else beating those guys unless we get chaos with some weather.
Im also thinking that the Citroen drivers would prefer more dry conditions.
I have to disappoint you guys about Tänak...He has been quite laid back in the pre-season interviews to estonian media. Sayin he just wants to score good points from Monte and the win isnt his main target but if he has a chance to fight for the win then he will of course.
and why the hell they moved the shakedown to Thursday?
we would have had action today already.
i just cant wait.
Will win driver with friend hotel-owner in mountains ). One stage with changed weather mess-up all rally.Quote:
Originally Posted by er88
Well, then we wouldn't have any action on Thursday morning :DQuote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
In previous years the shakedown was driven at Gap but the ceremonial start was in Monaco 250 km away. They needed an extra day to move the cars to Monaco for the start. This year they do the ceremonial start also in Gap, so it's a configuration similar to most other rallies.
When they are representing a global manufacturer in one of their biggest markets on the World stage?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sal the 2nd
I think we will need to disagree on this one.
More reports by Hartusvuori.
SS1. Some snow. Last pic is the chicane.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DxlzYXlXQAE83rb.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dxlzb63X0AADauN.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DxlziaTXQAA9VTD.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dxlzm0iXgAAuzLR.jpg
https://twitter.com/HartusvuoriWRC/s...27940338712577
SS5/8
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DxlX3gfWkAAu2yG.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DxlX9UXXgAESGg-.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DxlX_qeWoAYSk_t.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DxlYCE7WoAMC408.jpg
https://twitter.com/HartusvuoriWRC/s...97757737091072
Also it's reportedly snowing a bit in Gap right now.
Snowing in Gap!
http://www.ville-gap.fr/node/139
Light snow now on SS3 Valdrôme - Sigottier
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DxmEfa1WkAAPBsr.jpg
Rallirinki / Teemu
@HartusvuoriWRC
Shakedown Gap. It's snowing right now with -3°. Shakedown itself is the same old. Equal number of spectators and no public signs expected. #RallyeMonteCarlo
https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...34&oe=5CC851F4
https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...dd&oe=5CF7CCFA
https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...73&oe=5CBAFC2C
https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...c2&oe=5CC73008
https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...3f&oe=5CC7B11A
https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...42&oe=5CBF18EE
credits https://www.facebook.com/pg/atWorldp...40645362757644
https://www.facebook.com/pg/damiensa...73613436131972
new vid of service park with cars being fired up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kehYGWYcv9Y
interesting that Toyota has the old rear aero, they did all the Monte tests with the new one.
Seeing the photos from stages makes me sad especially considering we have tons of snow here anywhere upon 500 meters altitude.
With the state of global warming, 2020 stages should be moved even higher on the mountains to get the proper Monte feeling.
And same goes to Sweden as well.
North region has proper winter conditions and temperatures this year...it has always been like that, with some years of good winter followed by winters with less snow and cold.
Here in Belgium we had 10cm of snow at sea level... It's melting again here close to the sea, but for sure it will stay for quite some time in the hills to the east of the country (not high altitude at all)
Jonne halttunen
@JonneHalttunen
This is example of SS9/11 which was almost 100% dry few hours before this ��
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dxmz-_SWkAA0ovo.jpg
We've almost been spoilt in recent seasons with the snow/ice and vastly changeable conditions.
Personally wouldn't mind if it's mainly dry to get a proper gauge of who's where with performance, due to all the driver and car changes this silly season.
However even this little dusting of snow could be enough to make it a difficult Monte. Could leave some conditions totally different to the recce, with a lot of work to be done for the gravel crews. Or maybe it will all just melt away...
I think temperaturewise it seems to have been a somewhat normal winter, but there has been very little precipitation.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crazy J
Yesterday I drove in rain, hailstones, sleet and snow falling at different times. Then a freezing night and the side-roads were covered in sheet ice this morning.
And now freezing fog is forming.
Great weather for getting in the mood for Monte ! :)
I'd quite happily have that pic framed and put hanging on my living room wallQuote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Here is a link to a full size photo of that if you want to do it :) https://www.redbullcontentpool.com/i...-1Y58J5TU12111Quote:
Originally Posted by ToughMac
Don't think I've signed on here for a few months but looking forward to the usual interesting discussions, mostly : ), and first class knowledge of many.
Assume start list is based on '18 championship positions?
I thought I'd say hi while everyone is waiting for the start of the season tomorrow. After almost a year of lurking I decided to sign up here and also take a chance at the pickems.
I guess I'm a guy who some would consider "not a real rally fan" I used to follow the sport as a youngster back in the Märtin-Mäkinen-Grönholm-McRae days. Then came the years of domination by one driver and I gradually lost interest. Until. A few years ago, I discovered that some of the stages were broadcasted live on tv. I started watching again. Last year I was watching Montes friday highlights on Estonian TV and was absolutely appalled at the lack of quality of the voiceover. I figured that there had to be a possibility to watch the original show in english and to my surprise discovered it was possible to watch all the stages live. Signed up for the free month and although the quality was very poor for the first 2 rallies, I was completely sucked in. Many wasted weekends behind my TV later I can say I now have a much better grasp of the sport and its rules than I ever did before.
My wish for 2019, apart for Tänak's victory (Come on, you all saw my location :)), is to have an even fight right up until the last rallies.
As for Monte, my mind says Ogier will triumph but my heart says Ott will take the win. Lets see which is right...