Rally2 (ex-R5) News

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Polos are not coming, VW not releasing cars at the moment, until they will solve the fire issue. They already identified the problem and already new parts (similar to Skoda ones were tested during the week, should be tested tomorrow in official VWMOSP car. Seems it solves the problem. So bulletin should be released after the weekend and first updated parts should be ready for Sardegna. And then should be installed in currently build cars and those should be released to customers.

So fires solved. What about the rear suspension breakages ?

[br21]

Rear suspension was not really that big issue, it happened twice only. It was pure low quality welding of the rear arm. So it's really easy to solve.
Much bigger issue was power steering, but seems to be solved soon also.

[pantealex]

Despite all the problems with the car new Polos are coming.
Szymon Ruta is testing his new car before Rally Poland:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgRbVxnpl_E

It says "Printsport" in front and back, chassis #28
But maybe it´s his just like Stugemo´s Polo R5 which is also maintained by Printsport Finland

[Jarek Z]

Kajto shows his new car:
https://www.facebook.com/KajetanKaje...4205372945295/

[br21]

It says "Printsport" in front and back, chassis #28
But maybe it´s his just like Stugemo´s Polo R5 which is also maintained by Printsport Finland

It's Printsport car, just rented by Ruta for some tests and rallies.

[RS]

Kajto shows his new car:
https://www.facebook.com/KajetanKaje...4205372945295/

[Mirek]

That's beautiful livery!

[mousti]

Veiby will drive Ypres with a Hyundai i20 R5.

“I really enjoyed Rally Ypres last year, it is for sure something special! It’s a great atmosphere at the rally, which you need to experience, it’s just incredible,” says Ole Christian, who was caught out last year on the Friday night. His 21st place did not reflect his performance, as the Norwegian competed under Rally2 regulations on Saturday morning incurring penalty time. This year, he will certainly not underestimate the stages.



“Before I competed at Ypres for the first time last year, I knew it was a very tricky rally, which you need tons of experience from to perform. It's fast, and most important, stay away from the gruelling ditches. "



Ole Christian will drive a Hyundai for the occasion, while defending his chances in the World Championship with a Volkswagen Polo R5. He emphasizes that it is a one-off opportunity.

“Our main challenge this year is to win events at WRC2 with the Volkswagen Polo GTI R5, and we will do Rally Italia Sardegna this week. But when this chance to drive a Hyundai i20 Coupe R5 suddenly became an option, I had to do it. "It will be very interesting to try out the car, and it is also a pleasure to drive the amazing Ypres stages again," concludes Veiby.

The colours of Hyundai will be further defended by Dutchman Martin van Iersel and moreover by Tom Cave, the leader in the British Rally Championship.

[pantealex]

Veiby will drive Ypres with a Hyundai i20 R5.

But when this chance to drive a Hyundai i20 Coupe R5

The colours of Hyundai will be further defended by Dutchman Martin van Iersel and moreover by Tom Cave, the leader in the British Rally Championship.

R5 is 5-door
WRC is coupe (or older is also 5-door)

Is he driving COUPE or not ?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Holy smokes........the sound of a new Ford Fiesta R5 in the wild! #EcoBoost #R5MKII

https://t.co/kn0IR28REY