Neste Rally Finland 2017

[racerx1979]

the app does not have the instructions for parking etc. yet, only just before the rally starts.

Ahh I see. I there an English version available. This would be extremely helpful.

[satnav]

Ahh I see. I there an English version available. This would be extremely helpful.

Yes this is the digital version the same as the programme you buy in the shops when you get there and has all the info, it is very helpful indeed....

[Munkvy]

Before Poland Lappi said something along the lines that podium would be too much to hope for and that he does not have so high expectations. So this is quite a change, specially since he only did 2 stages in Poland.

But realistically both he and Toyota should be at their best in Poland. Question is how it compares with Neuville, Tanak, Latvala and Ogier. He does have a good starting position as well so it is indeed possible. Doesn't mean it's likely.

I agree, yes he has a good car and good road position to start with. But he performed poorly in Poland and Toyota is a distant third in the championship... And with the team having one driver who sadly has a bit of a tendency for sudden stops in stages, I feel Toyota would be wanting him to actually finish at Finland as it's very important for points, but also development of the car.

Going for a podium, which could potentially impact JML's ability to fight for the championship, is a risky move, especially given how early he is in his career in a WRC car.

[Tarmop]

Well logical, but Rally Finland+ local drivers+ local team+ most of the development km`s done there+ unlimited amount of testing any time they want+ "development year, no aims in the championship" (yes-yes ). Seems the best place for all the team do have theri best event ever...definitely competition won`t make it so easy.

[pantealex]

http://www.nesterallyfinland.fi/site...17_scanned.pdf

Bulletin 1

Notice: 12.13 Starting intervals (not on power stage but also some others)

[EstWRC]

how has the summer been there? lakes warm enough to swim?

[racerx1979]

and mosquitoes happily flying around biting us foreigners?

[AnttiL]

Chilly. I heard on the radio news that it's the coldest beginning of the summer since 1974. But not much mosquitos. The long-term forecast is giving 10-20 C and some rain for the rally weekend, but of course that's subject to change.

[AnttiL]

https://twitter.com/PanteAlex/status/887173708984528896

It was announced today that Vetomies race has a shorter version of Päijälä stage. I drew the stage in google maps and the taking away the small road section at the end matches exactly to the new length. Maybe they're worried that the small road will get in too bad condition?

[Franky]

how has the summer been there? lakes warm enough to swim?

Why warm? You need warmish to wake you up quickly, so you'd be ready for the new day.