Rally Portugal 2016

[noel157]

Just been listening to the local sports news on radio here in tyrone and not even a mention of meeke winning the rally however ur boy laverty got a mention for finishing 6th in moto gp go figure

It may eventually get to Radio U or Downtown etc.

Rory and JP did well too, great weekend for us.

[noel157]

I've recorded a video of Meeke with my photo camera too. You'll get an idea about the place. Sorry for the noise, bluuford was right about the 4-5 m/s wind from NW.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPuuwjFObWQ

I'd certainly rather go there than Fafe. That's much better value from a spectating POV, proper stage.

[bunnings]

https://youtu.be/l6ntbNws1n4

[Eli]

Stunning result by Meeke! So happy for him....
By the way: did we have in the past this situation: VW not winning two races in the row??

don't know about that, but this is the first time Ogier doesn't win 3 events in a row...let's hope this streak continues.

[Allyc85]

Great win for Meeke, making the most of his road position and pacing it perfectly! He really has stepped up another level now and can drive fast, but so much more consistently. I Was at work, sat on my mower listening on WRC Radio in the pouring rain, cheering as he crossed the finish line! Good job there were no golfers about!

[Eli]

I think Sordo also deserves a cheer, if it wasn't for that puncture(?) he would be able to at least get to 3rd...or at least be able to fight for it, think it's one of his best seasons in this decade at least,if he's clever he'll remain at Hyundai,after Citroen chucked him out twice...and developing a new car for Toyota doesn't seem like clever options. And ofcourse well done for Kris Meeke, hopefully he'll be able to keep this pace and the consistency for next year to mount a challenge for Mr. Ogier. and Co.

[bluuford]

I've recorded a video of Meeke with my photo camera too. You'll get an idea about the place. Sorry for the noise, bluuford was right about the 4-5 m/s wind from NW.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPuuwjFObWQ

Yeah, you were lucky that clouds moved a bit away and you got very nice photos and videos This week, everything was a bit shifted (compared to initial forecast) with weather. Rain arrived a bit later and left a bit earlier

[hari]

Gallery Thursday - Sunday:
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_best...ugal_2016.html

[PLuto]

Bernardo Sousa and his retirement due to broken suspension

[Rally Power]

Fantastic rally and fantastic Meeke! It’s hard to describe his pace on Friday and Saturday morning stages. He took everything that car can deliver, but everyone felt he was always in control. Not one of those maniac full attack attempts but a superior driving show, completed with a strong mental ability to manage the advantage till the end. Forget road opening issues or the ss5 notional time gain: he was simply on a higher level.

A bit amazed why Sordo was losing time to VW’s guys during leg 1 and 2. On the stages it looked he was faster. Like Meeke, Tideman’s performance was really above the others on WRC2. Nice job from our local heros, Miguel Campos/Carlos Magalhães; 5th on WRC2, after fighting for the podium.

In 2wd field the most entertaining guys were the Italian’s 208 drivers, even if top DS3 Junior crews are clearly competent and their cars superior. The Fiesta’s guys pushed hard, but those R2T are a bit annoying to watch. Bernardo Sousa/Hugo Magalhães were damn fast but unbelievably unlucky.

It was a harder rally than expected, with lots of retirements. Gladly, Paddon, Tanak and their co-drivers didn’t get hurt from SS5 dramatic incident, but no one should criticize the organizers, as they acted the fastest possible. Btw, Porto street stage was absolutely brilliant. Huge crowds, motivated crews and lots of media exposure. Well done.