Just to clarify, the local residents are considered about the noise of the new M-Sport test track. When you put it like that, I thought it was worse.Quote:
Originally Posted by tomhlord
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Just to clarify, the local residents are considered about the noise of the new M-Sport test track. When you put it like that, I thought it was worse.Quote:
Originally Posted by tomhlord
Nothing's better than waking up to the glorious sound of a Fiesta WRC, it's only a matter of time before all residents fall in love with it and drop their complaints... Or not.
Apologies, I should have posted with some additional context.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
In the UK, we've seen noise restrictions added to venues like Thruxton which limits the number of events etc. they can hold, so hopefully this is a small discussion resolved quickly.
Gus Greensmith interview
He explained that M-Sport had installed performance-related bonus drives into his contract for the coming year.
“I like that, because it’s based on merit,” he said. “I have to earn anything extra.”
https://www.dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/g...his-wrc-drive/
M-Sport Ford World Rally Team partner Eibach will have increased visibility on the EcoBoost-powered Ford Fiesta WRCs at this weekend’s #RallySweden.
https://twitter.com/WRCgerardquinn/s...226357760?s=20
@MSportLtd
Great to have extra support from Eibach Racing this weekend. Their performance springs are designed to excel in the most extreme environments motorsport has to offer - and that's why we continue to place our trust in them !
https://www.m-sport.co.uk/single-pos...NG-INTO-SWEDEN
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQlUktLX...jpg&name=large
https://www.rallit.fi/wrc-tiimin-omi...in-jari-matti/
Wilson is not happy with Suninen's performance. Wilson says Suninen drives too aggressively and sideways, just like Jari-Matti. Wilson expects a good result in Mexico, since Ogier was able to win there with that car.
Very rare to hear something like this, teamboss criticizing drivers style...Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
While I don't necessarily disagree, Lappi has seemingly been even more sideways whole weekend. Another thing is off course that last year Suninen was leading here, did he change so much to worse over one year?
Hard to expect much from Suninen in Mexico when he didn't finish a single normal stage there last year. Talk about putting driver under pressure.
You can't compare last year, totally different conditions and starting order etcQuote:
Originally Posted by mknight
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Malcolm is a softie, I doubt he’d give Suninen the boot during the season. Don’t know how many more years he’ll persevere with him though, look at how quick Kalle has progressed..Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
It would be different if Rich Millener said the same commentQuote:
Originally Posted by mknight
Suninen started off also like that...pretty much.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
I'm afraid the criticism is justified as he seems to have stopped progressing like he was last season.
And Lappi is showing him up despite being new to the Fiesta.
Also a bit disappointed from Suninen. When he was driving the R5 (both Oreca Fiesta and Fabia) I thought he would become a big one, the first two outings with the Fiesta WRC were phenomenal, but after that... For some reason he didn't continue to progress. It's quite clear that this year he has to show something more and be more competitive, or it should be his last WRC season. Lappi's pace seems impressive, we don't know how fast the Fiesta really is at this point, and that makes it probably even more impressive. I'm an M-Sport fan, it's great what they keep doing in WRC, but the pace of Tänak and Evans they immediately had when moving to Toyota makes me wonder...
https://www.ewrc.cz/images/1981/phot...se_wilson4.jpg
A happy birthday to this lad
There has been flashes of that 2017 mojo, like Sweden and Sardegna last year, or Sardegna and Wales the year before. Three of those attempts just ended down the ditch.Quote:
Originally Posted by tommeke_B
I agree, I think the Fiesta has probably fallen a little bit behind, not much but a little, and with the budgets available to Hyundai/Toyota that’s not surprising, or even a criticism...it’s just reality. I hope that they can find something with the new engine that brings them back, but I think handling is where the biggest gains are to be made...the oversteer is making it unpredictable. With Suninen seemingly losing a bit of confidence, he needs the car to help him.Quote:
Originally Posted by tommeke_B
I hope good road position in Mexico can bring him near the front and help him.
I wouldn't expect much from Suninen in Mexico. That event requires a neat driving style because of the altitude eating the power. That said, Lappi hasn't been strong either in Mexico. I think it just requires experience, to learn how to drive those stages the right way.
Suninen has good raw pace, no doubt about that. Time on PS in Monte was very good considering there was a battle ahead of him. Needs to be more consistent with that, and with 2 seasons in the Fiesta I don't think it's out of order to expect that from him. We shall see when we return to Europe what he can do but since his debut in 2017 in Poland & Finland his consistency has been quite underwhelming.
That's spot-on. The pace has been there at times so proves he has 'got it' at this level. But this also leads to fans frustration when he doesnt show pace and especially when beaten by his team-mate.
I wonder if its an issue with his mentality. He used to be very stern in interviews and hard on himself, but lately he seems a bit too laid back.
Teemu Suninen Racing @TeemuSuninenRac
Let’s put @RallySweden behind us and focus on the coming rallies. We will return to Europe after 15 weeks and during this time I aim to climb up in the championship standings. We need some top results now. #MSPORTERS
also prooves that fiesta is up to the game.Oversteer problems havent got to do with something wrong with car.Driving or setup probably.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
I would say the oversteer is with the driving. But it's clear that the Fiestas have struggled in Rally Finland since 2018, and they struggled now in Sweden with untypically fast stages.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
After seeing Lappi's car burn Rich Millener looked visibly upset.
Also mentioned the budget for rest of year, which would be devastating.
They have insurance for that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
If not then MSport is very stupid.
Yeah. I heard that too. He talked honestly and spontanius in a kind of affection...Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Seems that no insurance after all. However looks stupid.
How much does it cost to insure a WRC car per event?Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
I remember last year when Paddon had his test crash someone mentioned that M-Sport's insurance system is vulnerable to fires.
Msport does not insure their cars, they take the risk themself.Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
even with a burned car every couple of years, they still save a huge amount of money this way.
Correct. Can you imagine the premiums to insure a WRCar on a season of WRC events.Quote:
Originally Posted by denkimi
And I could be wrong, but most motorsports insurance does not cover fires
Quite interesting.
If you rent a rallycar, insurance is mandatory. (in all those companies which I know, not by any rule)
i once heard it would cost about 8 to 10% of the value of the car per rally. i have never insured a wrc car, but that seems about right to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
anyway, in the case of msport where they produce the cars and the parts them self, it will always be cheaper not to have insurance.
that, or you have to make a deposit close to the value of the car.Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
The loss of a WRC car to the team was heart-breaking.
Perhaps the only benefit of this COVID-19 and the probable reduction in rallies is that M-Sport's budget may stretch to the remaining events.
Benefit??? Rallying is not important, so many people/sponsors will invest far less (or even stop it completely). ;) Sales will drop, and the existing cars aren't going to need any service and parts in the next few months... I know you want to see the positive sides of everything, but this time it isn't there.
Well, I see what you mean. But for MSport it is...Quote:
Originally Posted by tommeke_B
Do you really think skipping 3 events will make up for their loss of income in all other activities?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
Why would they do the championship in the first place if losing rounds benefits them? Cmon now...Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper