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Tänak wasnt the only one who got held by police, Neuville and Mikkelsen got bigger fines
http://www.rallyaustralia.com.au/wp-...ision-No.3.pdf
http://www.rallyaustralia.com.au/wp-...ision-No.4.pdf
http://www.rallyaustralia.com.au/wp-...ision-No.5.pdf
@Dmacktyres Really positive day at RallyAustralia our tyres have been working really well in the tough, hot stages! https://t.co/SVYjg5GUEo
Really ??
yeah i just saw it and was laughing at this
Paddon disappoints again...Saturday was his favourite day in the whole year but he only did one good stage.
Amazing that as well as being the fastest and the best at managing tyres Ogier also gets the luck. Mikkelsen losing vital time with the brake pedal stuck down by the clutch is ridiculously unlucky.
Yes, interesting to see if there ll be a team with this kind of tactics.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
BTW, as it stands now, the winner in the Powerstage in the Neuville/Mikkelsen battle will take 2nd place. On equal points Mikkelsen takes 2nd I think (1 win and 2 2nd places vs 1 win and 1 2nd place for Neuville)
2 wins for the Norwegian if it stays like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by dupanton
If the tyres have been working well (for their standards), it is thanks to Tanak. I'm quite sure it could be much worse.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
he has done well indeed.. In Sardegna, there were images with completely destroyedDMack tyres. Now, seems that he has found fine line.. we have seen Jari Matti with completely destroyed Michelins but nothing bad from Dmack.. pure marketing ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
He has been very disappointing on the second passes this rally. With different running orders now I don't see him making up any time against Ogier/Mikkelsen. He should be happy to settle with 3rd.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Still 90 kms to go and Paddon is only 12s behind...hoping for a great final day. Nice to see that MSport drivers, specially Cammili, are closer to competition.
I agree. Expected more of him this weekend. This is his home rally and his starting position isn't too bad. Still waiting to see the Paddon we saw in Argentina, haven't been too much of that after his victory.. :\\Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Looks like Mikkelsen's clutch pedal is bent up in the cut at 4:40 in Valla 2
Apparently, Ogier reportedly said this at the press conference at the end of Day 2:Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
"The truth is that at the beginning of the weekend, I did not think I could play the victory here and that a podium would already be great. Now that we are in a position to win, we can not really play a tactic and help Andreas to beat Thierry. Andreas is a fighter, he is able to defend his position and I am sure it will be more fun for everyone to win tomorrow after a real fight. "
How many?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally Power
60kms
Calling Rally Australia as a New Zealanders home rally is a bit of an insult to all new Zealanders, especially those working on bring back the WRC event to our shores..
Sure it is the closest one to home but it is a totally different country and similar distance as it is from Dublin to Venice.
One does not read comments from to many people referring to all European rallies as Meeke's "home Rally"
All the speculation regarding team orders seems to overlook the fact that Ogier will be looking to maximise his own record prior to going on the market. Additionally, showing Mikkelsen who's boss will be of future psychological supremacy. Finally, as Seb has been nursing the feeling he should have had more wins all season I can't see him giving this one away if he's got it in the bag (which I fully expect to happen).
I agree, no way is Ogier giving up the win.
of course he wont give it away, he wants to end his VW career with style
Triple agreed - when was the last time Ogier 'gifted' a rival anything. Not in his DNA.
Can't see Mikkelsen holding Seb off. Ogier in this position always reminds me of this scene from The Matrix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIbEj1CIpuU
That's what makes Hayden's Argentina final stand all the more notable.
You're right, the big stage runs only once. That makes Paddon job almost impossible.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Paddon has a job?
Don't forget Mikkelsens fight with Ogier in Portugal. Same conditions on the last day, Mikkelsen won.Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
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Originally Posted by stefanvv
yes, he is a rally driver and his job is to attack for the win
Even if Paddon is fired up, Mikkelsen and Ogier will definitely be so too. Both superior drivers to Paddon, they will also have a better road position.
one hour basically left till the first stage and it will be a sad day actually...it still hasnt hit me that VW are leaving, it just seems so unreal...such a shame
Good luck to him in the melee with the 2 VW drivers.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
What's up with the hostility against Paddon among some here?Quote:
Originally Posted by BigWorm
Superior is stretching it and the difference between starting 8th to 9th and 10th is barely nothing.
Not firing any shots against him, just somewhat disappointed with his performance. Ogier cleaned the road for him for 2 days but Ogier's still infront. Ogier won't have to do this now and that means Ogier most likely will be alot faster.Quote:
Originally Posted by SubaruNorway
Ok so Aus isnt Paddon's real home rally... but he did say Saturday was his favourite day in the whole Ch'ship. Expected more from him here. Maybe he's not the next big thing some were making him out to be.
4 min gap for today
He has said it's currently the home rally for him, hasn't he?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
While I understand that there is a dust problem I don't like these extreme gaps for two reasons - usually it's given only to the top competitors and the rest can go to fuck themselves even though they paid an entry fee and the second reason is that it's boring as hell to spectate and to follow online.Quote:
Originally Posted by KKS
I imagine it's being done for the Live TV.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
1 car at same tim on the road.
Gap - 4 min, stage time - 3.10
They have 30min regroup before itQuote:
Originally Posted by rallyfiend
Maybe a stupid question as I have only now looked in the itinerary but isn't the rally a little bit too short for WRC event?