Do you still think that the championship is going to be boring and Andreucci is going to win it on a reverse gear? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by AL14
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Do you still think that the championship is going to be boring and Andreucci is going to win it on a reverse gear? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by AL14
He was trying all over Europe to find a federation which will give him excuse. Most of the ASNs were afraid to make this risky decision. For me thumbs up to italian federation.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Not excuse but exception ;)
the outcome is good for us,Andreucci at tarmac is master,and is good that the young Rovanpera he will try to be at his pace with same car/team/tyres.Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
At San Remo we will have Ucci ,Kalle and Paddon.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6ZzS5VWMAAO8mc.jpg
Awesome, for sure the most thrilling information in the start of the season.Quote:
Originally Posted by mousti
IMHO he will be on the pace with Scandola&Ucci on both gravel races, on the tarmac I do not expect from young driver to be on the same level as both mentioned specialists.
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16-year-old Kalle Rovanpera will become youngest-ever factory #rally driver with @peugeotitalia backed by #Pirelli
...and because of september Rally di Roma Capitale we will also see how good Kalle is in comparison with top ERC and ERC U28 drivers even if he would start only in national field.
What category does he fall in in the ERC? U17? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by liposh
Kalle has already proved himself against ERC guys in Latvia last year.Quote:
Originally Posted by liposh
Also im pretty sure that Paolo is faster on italian tarmac than any ERC driver, so atleast he is in good school =)
One thing for sure the Italian Rally News thread is going to get more visitors this year ;)
Pirelli backs Rovanpera for Italian Rally Championship
Written by Team Release on 10 March 2017.
Kalle Rovanpera, the teenage rally sensation from Finland who has already won a national championship aged just 16, will drive for Peugeot Italia as team mate to Paolo Andreucci on the Italian Rally Championship, with backing from Pirelli.
Rovanpera’s first confirmed outings are Rally Il Ciocco from March 17-19 and Rallye Sanremo from March 30-April 2.
“I’m very grateful to Pirelli for helping to make this amazing opportunity possible,” said Rovanpera.
“I really want to build up my experience on asphalt because most of my rallies so far have been held on gravel. With Paolo as my team mate and support from Pirelli, I also have the best possible teachers when it comes to driving on sealed surfaces. For me, this programme is all about learning: I’m not looking at the results.”
Peugeot Italia communications director Carlo Leoni added: “We’re delighted that Kalle has chosen the 208 T16 and Pirelli: the most competitive car and tyres on the Italian Rally Championship. Working alongside Paolo and taking part in the championship will mark an important chapter in Kalle’s professional growth.”
Rovanpera has starred on Italian asphalt twice before with Pirelli. Last year he took part in the Monza Rally Show and also in the Bettega Memorial at the Bologna Motor Show, where he nearly won on his World Rally Car debut.
Pirelli’s rally activity manager Terenzio Testoni commented: “At Pirelli we firmly believe in supporting champions of the future, so we are delighted to offer Kalle this unprecedented opportunity. The combination of our knowledge, alongside that of Paolo and Peugeot Italia, should help Kalle take big steps towards realising his phenomenal potential.”
Rovanpera has already tested the Peugeot 208 T16 R5 on asphalt, running on Pirelli’s RK dry tyres and RW Cinturato rain tyres. He will have one further test on similar Tuscan hill roads to those used for the Rally Il Ciocco: round one of the Italian championship.
On account of his age, co-driver Risto Pietilainen will drive the road sections, with Rovanpera taking over for the stages.
http://www.rallysportmag.com.au/home...y-championship
KalleRovanperaRacing*@KalleRovanpera
Safely arrived to our hotel in Italy , now time for some rest since tommorow is a test day!
Any link to entry list for 1st event ?
There will be 3 crews from Puuppola (Arai, Katsuta and Rovanperä)
Saturday I will be at Ciocco and will be happy to tell you my impressions afterwards!
More important, after 4 years since I falled in love with rally I've managed to convince my girlfriend to come with me to spectate! That's a big achievement :bounce: :D
Here you are:Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
http://www.cioccorally.it/eventi/201...ti-ted-CIR.pdf
longer video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgzrVOEOIlo
If we add the regional championship the total cars going through will be 103.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Extremely FAST Kalle Rovanperä during Ciocco test :eek:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7DiNoGW0AADsWG.jpg
Teemu / Rallirinki*@HartusvuoriWRC
Italian tarmac debut for @KalleRovanpera will start tomorrow. SD at 11.00 CET and SS1 at 18.34. Saturday with full programme. @cioccorally
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7DtTbEW0AAF9Oh.jpg
Andreucci's car:
http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/images..._andreucci.jpg
Perico's car:
https://www.rally.it/2017/03/perico-cir-ci-wrc
and some videos from tests:
http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/index....eo-ciocco-2017
Toyota Gazoo Racing team drive Fords without Ford logos :)
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater
An orange car for Simone Campedelli :)
https://scontent-waw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...43&oe=5972FBF5
if I remember right andtheir recce imprezas are without Subaru badges.
Hyundai for Gabrielle Ciavarella:
https://www.facebook.com/16217986393...type=3&theater
Looks like as always, Ucci is the first to get the latest Evo pack. Will be interesting how the car will perform.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Not so important but I think that it was Citroen especially at Monte Carlo that were driving Subaru's without the original badges instead having the national flag of the driver.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
I didn't have time to check-what is new regarding aero pack?Quote:
Originally Posted by TWRC
There's nothing aero related I think. He said in an interview during his pre-event test that he has the new engine and dampers. Also, on the picture you can see the new cooling solution for the power steering (the U shaped black pipe in front of the intercooler and radiator, near the top of the air intake opening).Quote:
Originally Posted by Ucci
No, TGR Subaru have subaru badge, Citroen subaru don´t have.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Even road Fiesta has no ford badge in front grill, so MMMotorsport has not taken ford badge away.
Kalle as we know he is not allowed to drive at recces,driving is done by Risto.
They use right drive hand recce car to allow Kalle seat at left seat to have the same visibility at road as with rally car.
Clever.
http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/images...tto_destra.jpg
http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/images..._rovanpera.jpg
http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/images.../vai_piano.jpg
shakedown video
http://www.rallylink.it/cms16/index....ure-sound-show
Isn't Harri driving at recce? If Risto drive, who write notes then?Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Usually there is third guy in the car. IMHO Harri driving, Risto writing and Kalle watching and dictating the notes :)
Any results?
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