The first part of this rally started out a bit boring but the 2nd part was quite interesting. Paddon winning is the cherry on top of the cake. I have to say his drive on the last stage was one of the most amazing I have seen. Ogier looked like he was going 98%, but Paddon was at 105%!
As I was watching and listening to his pace notes I noticed he had many "action" words and descriptions of the line to take and road characteristics. It made me think of Lundefaret's posts. And then I come and read the forum and see maybe it's no coincidence.
In any case I do hope he continues at the highest level and we have many good fights in the future, however I think over a whole rally he is still behind Ogier.
Where can poor old dinosaurs see some of this last stage in-car action? Link?
John Vanlandingham
Sleezattle WA, USA
Vive le Prole-le-ralliat
The smoke continues to be seen percolating around RB and Max leaving for Mercedes. It would be interesting to see Max and see if how he does.
But if Max does leave, does Red Bull become a...
Maybe if they're lucky, but I think it'll take a lot of work for them to catch the Racing Bulls without Max! :)
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