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Potato peeling Mikkelsen.
FRI 12:45 - SS6: LATVALA CONCEDES VICTORY
Jari-Matti drops more than 4sec to his team-mate. "It's not the best feeling. I don't have a fighting spirit for the victory any more. Now we have to see what we can do and see what the highest position is that we can achieve. We have to have a target of the top five," he said. Interesting thoughts from the Finn, who is now 29.4sec behind Ogier
The ruts are destroying the fight at the front unfortunately...
too many ruts, dangerous situation...and that opens the door for Ogier...
And what comes to 2wd fight - itīll be devastating. There wonīt be happy faces after the 2nd round of stages....Quote:
Originally Posted by EightGear
Indeed. I already didn't get the point of running stages in Lithuania, but now I really don't understand..Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeppe
all crews said about destroyed road.What will happen at 2nd loop?
a lot of retirements, that's what will happen
How bad is the road damage?
s. "It's horrible. The ruts are getting worse and worse. I spun on corner before the finish in a very fast corner. I couldn't hold the steering any more," said Neuville, who dropped 32.3sec.
There are ruts over a foot deep after seven cars. It's a disgrace," said a clearly upset Meeke.
havent see any photo though..
Worst ruts ever then? Are the conditions dry?
Yes, very sandy. Mikko says that even in straights is it ruttedQuote:
Originally Posted by Langdale Forest
No, Safari used to be more extreme for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Langdale Forest
Is it because of the ruts back drivers are slow? are the ruts giving advantage for Ogier because he is first on the road?
Yes, You are right.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frostmourne
Nothing for Ogier to moan about starting first on the road this time ...
took my words out of my mouth.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Give me talent and alot of Luck and I will be WRC champion in no time :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Rally Poland so popular and good rally. But no good stages...
SS7 cancelled for safety reasons
No stagematerial left??Quote:
Originally Posted by makinen_fan
Will SS8 run ?
who knows?Quote:
Originally Posted by Langdale Forest
How bad are the conditions? Any pictures?
This happens when you have a very weak sport...one team dictating what is going to happen. If there were 2-3 strong manufacturers i doubt VW would cancel the stage with such ease to protect the lead...
Considering their road possition, they would extend the lead.
VW was actually benefitted by the road conditions.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
On the first run yes, on second the conditions are equally hazardous to everybody. Hence, NOT is correct in saying that cancellations serves VW's interests. But I doubt VW influenced the decision in any way.
Rally @Official_iRally · 27 λεπ.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
CofC quote here: SS7 cancelled because a number of spectators were in unsafe places and the condition of the track surface had deteriorated
SS8 cancelled - the same reason like in SS7
Probablly SS8 also cancelled..
SS8 cancelled as well... so the whole travel to lithuania just for 30km
nice move from fia to choose Poland for wrc rally.
Maybe smartest from the shoot out rule.
Yes they WERE...Quote:
Originally Posted by EightGear
but now the danger for them retiring is far bigger...first of all because they did not run the rutted roads and they have no idea how to amend the notes for the 2nd... while the drivers who ran low in the order now will have better notes...
It is not their mistake... probably the rain softened the roads.... the stages are perfect and very fast.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
You may have a point there.
Who? Where? Huh?
Maybe they should have kept Poland as Tarmac.....??