Wales Rally GB 2016

**dimviii** · 30th October 2016, 09:59

Abbring again 4 sec faster from Tidemand at ss 18.Pitty that he wasn't present at whole rally.

RS · 30th October 2016, 10:02

Originally Posted by KKS

Looks like Suninen now in big trouble. Another +1.3 to Tidemand

Doesn't Sunninen have to win here to be in with a chance of the title anyway?

Lappi has been very impressive here, but I guess he benefits a bit from having a works team engine map too.

**er88** · 30th October 2016, 10:02

Yeah the dmacks are better in these conditions. One of the few rallies where Tanak has an advantage

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**KKS** · 30th October 2016, 10:12

Originally Posted by RS

Doesn't Sunninen have to win here to be in with a chance of the title anyway?

Lappi has been very impressive here, but I guess he benefits a bit from having a works team engine map too.

In some cases - no. Suninen current 2nd place could be enough if Lappi doesn't win Australia. But he doesn't have a competitor in Australia - if he run without mistakes - he win it. But if something happend - Suninen will win a title (more 2nd places)

**dimviii** · 30th October 2016, 10:15

Tidemand now 4,8 sec from Suninen.

**dupanton** · 30th October 2016, 10:17

Abbring 7nd overall in SS18, faster than Sordo, Meeke, Mikkelsen etc

**dimviii** · 30th October 2016, 10:18

Abbring again faster at ss 19

**itix** · 30th October 2016, 10:44

Originally Posted by RS

Haven't been following this thread so apologies if this has been covered but is it feasible the DMacks are actually better than the Michelin in these conditions or is Tanak just mega?

I mean the Fiesta is not as slow as Ostberg and Camilli show it but I doubt it is a match for the Polo..

Well it has been mentioned more than once that Dmack actually developed their tires for the UK gravel, but to me it seems that their gravel tire is better in certain conditions.

I think a driver and tire combo is keeping Ott in (kind of) contention.

**EstWRC** · 30th October 2016, 10:46

Both are mega, both....not just the tyres and not just Tänak, both...like itix says, its the combo

**itix** · 30th October 2016, 10:49

...Also three stage wins for the Hyundai R5 is pretty impressive. I think we need more than one trouble free day to have a complete picture but that is not too shabby!
Fast but fragile car perhaps?