Mads is getting old and even slower ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mariusz
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Mads is getting old and even slower ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mariusz
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@Michelin_Sport
#tyre info: all Michelin @OfficialWRC drivers with 5 Michelin LTX Force S4 #RallyPoland #wrc
are we ready?
Start of the #DAY3. 124 km and 7 stages without assistance are scheduled. Quite a mechanical challenge. #RallyPoland
Sat 09:59 - Stage info: SS11
Goldap 1, 14.75km. Frequent surface changes make Goldap a tough challenge as the road switches between gravel and asphalt on several occasions. It is narrow, open and fast with plenty of loose gravel and the characteristics are different to the previous day’s tests – still fast, but not as wide. The final kilometre runs alongside buildings.
Anyone else using and having issues with WRC plus?
Lots of cleaning on the opening stage.
Good morning Ott.
Ogier already half minute from Tanak. Gap is starting to be big.
pfhhhh. hard tires and such a time? didnt believe he would beat Paddon's time.
is he on hard compound?
Anyone else think this can't last - insanely great time from the uncompetitive fiesta on lousy tyres. Are we looking down the barrel of a 6th different winner this season (and none of them called Mikkelsen!) and the possibility that Ogier doesn't make the podium?
nice time from Breen.Same time overall with Lefebvre now.
Fascinating battle - knowing both guys are driving for their future.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
As regular forum members will know I've been saying since 2009 that Breen has the necessary talent to get to the top. Fingers crossed this continues to go well.
If its going to happen for Tänak it should be here. Only rally where you can get away with being a little "over the top".Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
Speed between the top three now quite impressive. This is FAST!
Evans faster from skodas,and same time with Ostberg.
yep, the dmack guys in the stage end said so to Colin.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Must remember that "Hard" Dmacks are nothing like "Hard" Michelins. Should I have a guess, I would believe "Hard" Dmacks are about a 1/4, or 1/2 way harder than the soft Michelins (if you messure the difference between the soft and hard Michelins), and thats why they struggle so much with wear on the more abrasive rallies/stages.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Dmack are doing a great job, and their tire reportedly faster than Michelin on testing.
Some sweaping going on - obviously, an very clear by the R5 times - but Tänak is doing a GREAT drive!
If not my NZ friend takes this home (we are really not focusing on results this weekend, working on other things), I hope for Tänak and Dmack - would be very deserved and great for the region with him winning his "home" rally :)
Sat 10:40 - SS11: WRC 2 Evans
The Welshman reignites his victory bid with a fastest time 2sec up on Lappi. The gap between them now 15.3sec. "We were quite aggressive but that's how it's going to be today. I'm raring to go." http://www.petrolheads.gr/images/smi...rum/metalo.gif
I think this will be another great battle as the Fiesta will have been 'sorted' overnight. Nice to see EE isn't in 'finish' modeQuote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
The exact same thoughts going through my head. It would be superb for the sport if Tanak could continue this. Not only for him and Dmack, but also M-Sport!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
SAT 10:32 - SS11: BREEN
1.7sec quicker than his team-mate Lefebvre on stage and the pair tie seventh position. "Quite an okay stage. I changed the pace notes at the end and lost my place a bit." And how about the battle with Levebre? "We're not thinking about that all. We're doing our own thing - paddling our own canoe."
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Really?? more than Lappi? and i think Suninen won two of the three outings of WRC 2. or maybe im mistaken.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Sat 11:02 - Stage info: SS12
Stanczyki 1, 25.27km. This is the longest and most picturesque stage of the rally. It runs in a hilly area rich in open spaces and spectacular views, with plenty of undulating sections. There is a mix of narrow and wide roads which pass several lakes and it is rougher than the opening day tests. It has been heavily revised from last year, with some parts driven in the opposite direction to 2015.
Tidemand Pontus - Andersson Jonas "We had a ball-joint failure under braking - we didn't touch anything. It's a shame but it happens. A new day today for us to get experience."
It seems like organisers' the road order rule is having exactly their desired effect.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
Its great for us to have a variety of stage and rally winners, even if its not always the best driver.
ill pick Suninen without thinking Twice or even blinkingQuote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
I didn't write anything about Lappi. I don't understand why Lappi, who crashes probably the most of all top WRC2 drivers shall be a benchmark in this matter. You choose the best to compare with not the worst.Quote:
Originally Posted by andyone
Sat 11:43 - SS12: Ogier
He's through and furious about his start position on the loose gravel stage. "A disaster," he says.
Andreas with a blinder of a time!
And then comes Tänak faster :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Lundefaret
Τanak slower from Mikkelsen at 3rd split
Τanak faster at stage end. If he stays into the road,think he can do it speed wise.
He deserves to win and needs that so much for his future ..
And he said it was a new stage and wasn't maximum attack
Evans slightly faster from Skodas at 2nd split
Tanak after yesterday had difference from Mikkelsen 4,2 and 16,3 from Ogier.
After 2 stages now the difference is 13 and 48,5 from Ogier.
Poor Ogier... everyone ridicules him nowadays.
Not me - Come Germany, Corsica and Spain there will be a measure of readjustment. Safe to say he will be Champion before sweeping in Wales and OzQuote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Evans again faster.Malcolm is smiling.
yes of course, but that was expected.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
Interesting how 2 juniors appear to be getting more from the DS3 than Mikko or Mads did (or is that just selective memory on my part?)