Thread: Wrc 2/3 2021
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18th August 2021, 17:50 #411
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After driving a Hyundai i20 R5 and Skoda Fabia in recent years, Gryazin stepped into a Polo this season.
“We have reached the point where we have to decide which direction to go in 2022 and further years,” Gryazin told wrc.com. “Since the Polo is not developing, we decided to change it for the upcoming years. One of our options is to continue with Fiesta.
“I have really liked the performance of the Fiesta on gravel (and on Tarmac as well) this year and I would like to drive it to see for myself. M-Sport will provide the car for us. We will be under their wings in Greece but still as a competitor of Movisport.
https://www.wrc.com/en/news/2021/wrc...zin-in-greece/
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18th August 2021, 18:30 #412
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19th August 2021, 11:01 #413
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From what Suninen and others say Fiesta is best on high-grip surfaces and struggles when there is low grip.
No idea how much grip there is in Acropolis this year.
Other than that as I already commented elsewhere Polo has had more upgrades this year so far than Fiesta, but it's "final" upgrades with no more development. So while there is no doubt it's competitive this year, it might be less so in the future. So as you say it's a way to get foot in the door.
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19th August 2021, 12:17 #414
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19th August 2021, 12:59 #415
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Yes I remember that, but I assumed that Turkey is mostly high-grip/stones, specially after WRC cars passed. Unlikely say Sardinia which has some quite sandy stages.
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10th September 2021, 08:15 #416
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Kajto's short video from the city stage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3JA3LNqe2Uhttp://www.rallymadness.prv.pl - rally photos and movies!
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10th September 2021, 10:00 #417
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Too bad for Østberg to have the front diff go on the first proper stage. Guessing he is now in a BMW M3, enjoying his wide slides!
Impressive by the two youngsters Bulacia and Solberg so far.
But the older and maybe wiser crews are taking it slow so far.
Acropolis is an attrition rally, so lets see what tactics prevails!
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10th September 2021, 13:19 #418
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Both new i20s didn't make it to midday on their first tough rally... Work is still needed.
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10th September 2021, 13:32 #419
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Another disastrous rally for Oliver Solberg…
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10th September 2021, 13:49 #420
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Today without bigger drama for Rally1, so expecting tomorrow lot of retirements maybe, because there is NEVER rally without issues. Let's see guys, favorizing Ogier for the win probably, depends on...
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