I think that's correct (damn I hate the new points system).Quote:
Originally Posted by NoFear85
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I think that's correct (damn I hate the new points system).Quote:
Originally Posted by NoFear85
All these calculations needed with this points system is ridiculous.
So no one knows..
For sure this points system is ridiculous.
Same for everybody. Just play them right!Quote:
Originally Posted by NoFear85
What did you expectQuote:
Originally Posted by TypeR
it is a bit anticlimatic, it would have been more exciting a finish at the PS, but not that unusual. In 2011, Hirvonen retired on day 1 of the last round and Loeb became champion. I'm sure there are other examples of the chasing driver retiring.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli
True.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
just max disappointed.
"To score points, the crew must be classified in the Final Classification of the Rally"
I found this, that would simply mean that Mikkelsen counts
Good thing they'll change it again next year (in the hopes it'll be simpler).Quote:
Originally Posted by jonkka
2018 too with Neuville & Tänak dropping the ball back then and Ogier winning, this simply felt weird, like this entire season and that stupid scoring system, but still, well deserved for Neuville, Won Monte-Carlo and actually held the lead until the end, can't remember when was the last time that happened? 2015 maybe or 2016 for Ogier & VW?Quote:
Originally Posted by focus206
If the difference is 4 points and Hyundai holds onto 1-2 in Super Sunday, the points will be level going into the Power Stage. Just wow.
Lifelong dream achieved, emotions are high and internet mob expects PR cliches to camera...Quote:
Originally Posted by TypeR
Neuville Thierry - Wydaeghe M.
"Honestly - it came as a surprise. I don't know what to say, but I think we deserve it. A lot more pressure than we needed for this last event, but we managed it as best as we could with the problems we had. We are a bit more relaxed now and we can push now to go home with all the trophies. We will go flat out."
He truly deserved the title this year, Tänak and Ogier were crashing left and right while trying to catch him while he was super consistent and scoring good points from every round, like really consistent and that brought him the title while only winning two events.
Something really changed IMO in his approach for this year and let’s see if it’s continues also next year or he will get overly confident like Tänak kinda IMO did in 2020 after winning the title.
Kalle is fully back time next year, I suspect it may take couple of rounds for him to settle in the rhythm again and he maybe a little bit off the pace.
Yeah Tänak crashed here today but seems he has finally find something with the car on tarmac, question is will the 25 car be even better and suitable for him.
Anyway, seems we may indeed have a great 3 way fight next season.
One thing that should not be underestimated - Hyundais were far more reliable this year than they were last years. Previously, it was almost granted in like 3 rallies each season, Neuville and Tanak had to retire for technical trouble or super fragile suspensions. Even the fact that Neuville got fuel pump failure in Safari and turbo failure in Japan is lightweight compared to "amazing quality" of the past few years.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
They said its 4 points official after Saturday
Wrc.com is also showing it
Tanak and Kovalainen..https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...787bdc2231.jpg
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WRC.com updated standings, it’s a tie with current provisional Saturday and Super Sunday standings (553)
Hard to believe that everyone reach to the finish as it is win it or bin it situation for everyone.
But I call it all "japanese-espresso", it took my sleep.
Can you imagine the PS? Everyone going absolutely flat-out, absolutely..
Great to see everyone pushing hard to win the manufacturer title. This is a proper way to end a season.
How many cars in a row can commentators be surprised about the last split for Neuville, that is most likely 3sec shift from the actual time.
For example, Evans's first split was 9.9sec off the pace, next one only 3.9.
Once again, unlucky moment for Ott "saved" my pickems.. And this time, it probably secured me a win this year
My God there's going to be some fast driving on the PS.
Love it or hate it, you can't fault the new points situation it has created this year.
Wow Tanak.. I'm still shocked how he managed to screw it up all over again. Gutted for him. On the other end great to finally see always a second one to win it. Big congrats to Neuville becoming a champion. He truly deserved it.
Way to go too to Mikkelsen up to that point. Now he must finish it on high.
On PS it will be great battle, I don't remember to be that close ever for manufacturer to get to the last round. Both brands have kind of equal chances. Hyundai better road position, sunday lead overall, assuming Fourmaux (future Hyundai driver) in the mix to screw Toyota. And Toyota 3 drivers with Taka advantage over losing nothing if he bin it. So bring it on.
Nice to be following a rally in a similar time zone for a change.
Congrats to Thierry, crappy way to end for Ott. The highs and the lows of sport.
Mikkelsen and Neuville will have to drive their butts off to secure max PS points. What a crazy end to the championship. I don't normally tune into the live broadcasts, prefer to just watch the daily highlights package, mainly because of the time zones, but will definately be tuning into this final stage.
Well done Gryazin for that dominant win. That guy should be put in rally1 car soon.
Well done Sami. He clinched the title from Solberg. Well deserved
Gryazin dominates Japan with the Initial D livery :D
Congrats Sami Pajari, well deserved WRC2 title. Promising driver, hope to see him in Rally1 next year.
Mikkelsen drove crazy, taer bits of hyundai off
But went off a bit and lost precious seconds.Quote:
Originally Posted by deephouse
Mikkelsen very lucky there. Almost binned it
Great commitment from Mikkelsen, shame for that mistake. You can tell he pushed hard
He will still probably finish high on sunday standings so let see
Katsuta seems to be faster so Hyundai lost title there (barring problems).Quote:
Originally Posted by deephouse
Yeah seems Toyota has taken the manu title after all
Not yet, if any of remaining does bin it completely it could be all over. still the need to finish to score saturday points
I have to say congrats to Fourmaux and Msport too. Quite a good season for both, especially for Fourmaux
That's it - unless Evans bins it, Toyota has it by 2 points.