Rallye WRC Monte Carlo 2019

[EstWRC]

i dont get it either.

same question with the car. theres a interview with Markko Märtin in estonian autosport magazine this week and his answer to the journalist questions about Toyota breaking down last year because maybe? Latvala and Tänak handled it so hard, he says he doesnt believe in it and its because of the cars design flaw and hopefully it will be repaired quickly.

[jparker]

The question that begs itself.. why try to save a few kgs on rims and get punctures that cost them rallies and titles instead. (like in Spain)

.... yet another question, why didn't he avoid cuts knowing about weak rims.

[mknight]

same question with the car. theres a interview with Markko Märtin in estonian autosport magazine this week and his answer to the journalist questions about Toyota breaking down last year because maybe? Latvala and Tänak handled it so hard, he says he doesnt believe in it and its because of the cars design flaw and hopefully it will be repaired quickly.

As I wrote numerous times I blame the setup(s) they use as well. In Turkey they ran stiffer springs (and likely also other changes) and were the only ones without any issues.... but then they weren't fast. Still there should be a possibility for some compromise.

[Micke_VOC]

Both Tidemand and Lappi hit the same rock on SS6, and it says that Meeke also hit that. (Not Tänak what i can see on the onboards)
Pontus had a great stage there, only Latvala who is faster on the onboards. (PT Equal time with Mikkelsen when he hit the rock)
Hope Pontus can show some pace tomorrow.

[stefanvv]

Why are you so toxic and negative?

How am I? Is there some sign marshals can decide who has common sense and stand on safe place, and who doesn't? What is the rule?

Security rule is - assume the worse situation with the passing car with the most stupid spectator possible. Then the chances something bad will happen are minimal.

[stefanvv]

what an smart a$$

Small English lesson - put "an" only before words starting with vocal letter.

[jparker]

How am I? Is there some sign marshals can decide who has common sense and stand on safe place, and who doesn't? What is the rule?

Security rule is - assume the worse situation with the passing car with the most stupid spectator possible. Then the chances something bad will happen are minimal.

Your brain function in a very unusual way.

[stefanvv]

Your brain function in a very unusual way.

Interesting, I hope so.

[GravelBen]

The question that begs itself.. why try to save a few kgs on rims and get punctures that cost them rallies and titles instead. (like in Spain)

Because lighter wheels = less unsprung weight = better performance and handling, and they obviously thought they would be strong enough after testing them.

I remember a quote (maybe not the exact words but the general meaning) once from a Porsche engineer at Le Mans - he said "If something breaks you made it too light, if it doesn't break you made it too heavy".

[er88]

Can't understand why they'd use stronger rims for Germany and then not here. Especially after what happened to Tanak in Spain. Doesn't make sense to me and the weight gain can't be such a big difference that it massively effects performance?!

Take out Tanak's puncture and Meeke's two and they'd both be well in the mix for a podium.