Hayden said something similar actually, that the SD stage was tighter and twistier than most of the rally would be. Great driving though! :)
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Soon Rally STARTS!! i canīt wait. Go Jari-Matti.
Any weather info? Is it disadvantage to be first on the road? Hope so :)
A chilly start in Villa Carlos Paz. Sunrise was 0743hrs and it's a fresh 9˚C in the service park now. The forecast is for a dry and sunny day with some clouds. The temperature should hit 22˚C later.
Soconcho - Villa del Dique 1, 24.71km. New in this formation although all but 2kms at the start were used in 2014. The main feature is the river crossings, seven in all as the test winds its way across the hills. The early sections are extremely fast on a sandy surface until the road becomes twistier and rougher at the midpoint. The final part is less rocky again. (source wrc.com)
sounds like disadvantage for first cars, yes
Ostberg maybe 2nd in overall championship but he is just hopeless...20 secs loss in 20km stage and Tänak faster than him on dmacks.
Neuville hopeless aswell, on second split already 8.2 seconds down on Ogier.
Edit: And no problem with the car aswell, his excuse is his confidence.
Is there anybody who still believes in Camilli?
Meanwhile a reasonably good start for Ligato.
Seems that despite his famous complaining nature, Le Champ is just too good for anyone else, regardless of road position! Hopeful that Paddon will keep the pressure up.
Camilli even slower than Bertelli. Malcolm so desperate to find the next Ogier he'll try anyone?