I suppose there were team orders on tarmac but on gravel he was usually behind, so for the championship in that era he couldn't really challenge him. So in that way for the championship it makes sense what they did.Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
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I suppose there were team orders on tarmac but on gravel he was usually behind, so for the championship in that era he couldn't really challenge him. So in that way for the championship it makes sense what they did.Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
Happy 50th birthday Maestro Loeb!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GHR2i0vW...jpg&name=small
you really believe that Sordo he could beat him?Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
I have never told it...Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
on some occasions, yes. he could have had a few more wins than he has now.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
But sordo was smart enough to not do that, and that's how he managed to stay in the wrc for 18 years.
The only instances I could find in which Citroen could have asked Sordo not to challenge Loeb are Catalunya 2007 and Catalunya 2009. Maybe New Zealand 2008, but was a particular case, as Hirvonen and Latvala threw the rally away at the penultimate stage while they were 1st and 2nd.
I think he was sometimes close on tarmac and that would create some pressure, except both would know that they will hold position. Anyway overall he was under control and never a danger to Loeb in the championship.Quote:
Originally Posted by focus206
The times Sordo was close on tarmac are the ones I wrote, all the other times he was behind Loeb, Sordo was 30+ seconds back pretty soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by seb_sh
Another time they were close was Ireland 2007, but then Sordo made a mistake and dropped back. Maybe someone can provide other examples, if they exist.
This is just incredible.... and Im NOT a F1 fan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq72S36dJqw
Crazy to think that THESE GUYS are WRC promoters........................... but........ eh......... why bother doing cool stuff with their own series
long time reader. decided to create an account to comment too.
just wanted to share this weird thing i do. im not into f1 anymore since drs.
but i love watching the qualifying. i almost see it as a rallying event to be honest.
try that if you are also not into f1. the qualys are really fun to watch. like rally sprint.
I do wonder just how much influence Red Bull actually has within WRC Promoter......Quote:
Originally Posted by fiscorpun
Whatīs the upside of having 3-cyl engine in Rally2 car?
25% saving on spark plugs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
If your Pistons start flying out the block you'll also only have to buy three instead of four.Quote:
Originally Posted by WRCStan
On a more serious note, a reduction in friction for sure and I guess depending on the base engines available by the OEM potentially a more suitable bore/stroke ratio for the restrictor size in Rally2.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
Today Kai Tarkiainen released the itinerary for Secto Rally Finland. "Best ever" route he says. I tend to agree fully. I will let any of you Finnish guys to start Rally Finland thread, but here is (I hope) correct link:
https://sectorallyfinland.fi/en/itinerary/
Best ever route...
SUPERHYPER Sunday with total of 41km
and 8km powerstage.. :(
Maybe part of the new concept. I donīt know. Sunday always depends on where you are in standings...
Laajavuori will be crowded...
what are the biggest/best (?) rally sprint championships right now? do any of those have some decent coverage? (like new zealand rally champ or the irish champ)
This looks great https://x.com/ewrcresults/status/176...C1kV5QC61vX5Xg
Now this I would love to see as Toyota's livery next year...0 percent of it happening I know but we can keep on dreaming.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Looks great and is great news for the BRC !Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
The fantastic livery is thanks to MEM and their ongoing connection with Castrol.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GBYU6pvX...pg&name=medium
Nice to see the inspiration there too...
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GI8v7BsW...jpg&name=large
Livery by Keane Design:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C4p8yJWM...dleWw0Zmlhag==
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Yesterday sadly saw the passing of 2 names from rallying's past with both Kenjiro Shinosuka and Joaquim Santos leaving this life RIP both
Rest in peace Kenjiro Shinozuka! :(
https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/...d-75/10588643/
https://cdn-1.motorsport.com/images/...tti-kuuka.webp
WRC for the UK after all ? ;)
https://www.topgear.com/car-news/sat...rc-rally-stage
Some tragic news unfortunately on a local Hungarian rally: https://dirtfish.com/rally/four-dead...ngarian-rally/
a sega rally game tribute! just stop everything you are doing and watch. cant wait to put my hands on that.
https://youtu.be/2XryAiKvO-o?feature=shared
you might also like these 2 retro inspired rally games:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1...er_Jump_Rally/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2..._School_Rally/
and of course art of rally:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/550320/art_of_rally/
*o*Quote:
Originally Posted by seb_sh
!!!!!!!!
40 years of Prodrive!
1984 - Porsche 911:
https://www.facebook.com/prodriveoff...3Hq6vNvo74ctsl
1986 - MG Metro 6R4
https://www.facebook.com/prodriveoff...D9SBSRkAxjeJul
1987 - BMW M3
https://www.facebook.com/prodriveoff...Lu7aRsT9hLPmvl
Those were the days! :)
I wonder which rally1 driver lost their license in Sweden....
You mean drivers license, not rally license?Quote:
Originally Posted by SubaruNorway
Yes, but unlike Petter was able to finish the rally within the 48 hours you still have to driveQuote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
Liberty Media is acquiring MotoGP for 4,5 billion USD
i thought there were some european laws impeding that from happening. weird. liberty did a really good job with f1, cannot deny that. the racing in f1 is shitty because of fia tho. motogp has the best road racing on the planet. liberty will have the greatest product ever on their hands.Quote:
Originally Posted by Franky
WSBK would like a word with youQuote:
Originally Posted by saco0o
What? :D How is FIA guilty of RB building a good car and signing the best driver? And I'm not saying that RB is the best car - take away Max and replace him with anyone and we would have an awesome series.Quote:
Originally Posted by saco0o
Since Liberty Media bought Dorna (MotoGP), WSBK is in their hands as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by seb_sh
I wonder, has FIA or whoever makes the rules in WRC, thought about a Formula 1 like solution where if you win manufacture title, then you get less development time. For example Ford could have 1.5 times of everything (testing, jokers). This would maybe help to bridge the gap or at least give an opportunity to make the team more competitive.
i meant drs. fia's people watched too many motogp racing in 2010 and started with that "we need more overtakes" thrend that took over motorsport. i honestly dont understand how a ferrari holding an already faster redbull (or mercedes back in lewis dominance) for 10 laps on track is less exciting than that already faster redbull passing an already 'slower' ferrari in one straight without a fight. same for when lewis was winning races starting from the back of the grid. it was already the fastest car, but nobody had a chance to fight and hold him because of drs. thats what i meant.Quote:
Originally Posted by flat_right