Rally Sweden 2023

A solid run by Tanak. 8 sec should be plenty in hand going into the PS.

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Originally Posted by meh

A bit confused with split times... Breen faster than Rovanperä.

edit: split 3 Rovanperä 5.3sec slower than Neuville, it must be some issue happened or problem to carry

edit2: Rovanperä: "it was a good stage, I can not do more."

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It´s probably spelled "tyres"... or tyrewear...

Neuville had now fresh tyres, Kalle likely had at least partly used tyres.

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Originally Posted by Galev62

Its not fair to call Lindholm only lucky from last year because he had great pace all year after Sweden.

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Well I think he was a bit lucky with Mikkelsen having two engine blows, other than that Mikkelsen would have been the champion. Somehow I don't consider Lindholm to be a top driver, there's something missing in both consistency and pace.

Solberg has been impressive keeping it together for the weekend, and Pajari has shown positive pace, but has a lot to learn

The power stage may have massive ramifications, long-term.
If Tanak pips Kalle and heads to Mexico in the Championship lead, he may well rue having to open the road on the first day.
Quite a dilemma. Nice one, in a sense.

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Originally Posted by AnttiL

Well I think he was a bit lucky with Mikkelsen having two engine blows, other than that Mikkelsen would have been the champion. Somehow I don't consider Lindholm to be a top driver, there's something missing in both consistency and pace.

Solberg has been impressive keeping it together for the weekend, and Pajari has shown positive pace, but has a lot to learn

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Didnt Mikkelsen also drive to the wall on the first stage in Greece. Yes he got a bit lucky but in my opinion you dont win a Championship with only luck.

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Originally Posted by Galev62

Didnt Mikkelsen also drive to the wall on the first stage in Greece. Yes he got a bit lucky but in my opinion you dont win a Championship with only luck.

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Even with that wall crash, two engine failures from the lead is a bit much.

Lindholm was also lucky with Suninen being disqualified in Finland.

Breen 10 seconds penalty. Neuville into second

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Originally Posted by EstWRC

Breen 10 seconds penalty. Neuville into second

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What`s the reason?

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Originally Posted by linni

What`s the reason?

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Craig Breen has checked into the regroup one-minute late, resulting in a 10 second penalty. This drops the Irishman to third overall, promoting team-mate Thierry Neuville up to second.



With Breen only contesting a part-programme this season, there's a potential this could be a deliberate move to help full-time driver Neuville net more drivers' championship points - although Hyundai has not confirmed this.