It may eventually get to Radio U or Downtown etc.
Rory and JP did well too, great weekend for us.
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Great win for Meeke, making the most of his road position and pacing it perfectly! He really has stepped up another level now and can drive fast, but so much more consistently. I Was at work, sat on my mower listening on WRC Radio in the pouring rain, cheering as he crossed the finish line! Good job there were no golfers about! :D
I think Sordo also deserves a cheer, if it wasn't for that puncture(?) he would be able to at least get to 3rd...or at least be able to fight for it, think it's one of his best seasons in this decade at least,if he's clever he'll remain at Hyundai,after Citroen chucked him out twice...and developing a new car for Toyota doesn't seem like clever options. And ofcourse well done for Kris Meeke, hopefully he'll be able to keep this pace and the consistency for next year to mount a challenge for Mr. Ogier. and Co.
Bernardo Sousa and his retirement due to broken suspension
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Fantastic rally and fantastic Meeke! It’s hard to describe his pace on Friday and Saturday morning stages. He took everything that car can deliver, but everyone felt he was always in control. Not one of those maniac full attack attempts but a superior driving show, completed with a strong mental ability to manage the advantage till the end. Forget road opening issues or the ss5 notional time gain: he was simply on a higher level.
A bit amazed why Sordo was losing time to VW’s guys during leg 1 and 2. On the stages it looked he was faster. Like Meeke, Tideman’s performance was really above the others on WRC2. Nice job from our local heros, Miguel Campos/Carlos Magalhães; 5th on WRC2, after fighting for the podium.
In 2wd field the most entertaining guys were the Italian’s 208 drivers, even if top DS3 Junior crews are clearly competent and their cars superior. The Fiesta’s guys pushed hard, but those R2T are a bit annoying to watch. Bernardo Sousa/Hugo Magalhães were damn fast but unbelievably unlucky.
It was a harder rally than expected, with lots of retirements. Gladly, Paddon, Tanak and their co-drivers didn’t get hurt from SS5 dramatic incident, but no one should criticize the organizers, as they acted the fastest possible. Btw, Porto street stage was absolutely brilliant. Huge crowds, motivated crews and lots of media exposure. Well done.