[WRC] Wales Rally GB 2019

[dimviii]

and to add to that, i just found this on twitter https://twitter.com/RallyeSport/stat...65552196677633

Since 1973 and the creation of #WRC only 3 drivers have managed to win 6 times or more over a season!

Didier Auriol (92)
@SebastienLoeb (2004, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 12)
@SebOgier (2013, 14, 15, 16)
2019 is therefore already historic for @OttTanak whatever its outcome

i actually didnt know its so rare, i thought this had happened many times. damn my knowledge is bad about WRC statistics.

all of them French till now.

[Allez Andruet]

and to add to that, i just found this on twitter https://twitter.com/RallyeSport/stat...65552196677633

Since 1973 and the creation of #WRC only 3 drivers have managed to win 6 times or more over a season!

Didier Auriol (92)
@SebastienLoeb (2004, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 12)
@SebOgier (2013, 14, 15, 16)
2019 is therefore already historic for @OttTanak whatever its outcome

i actually didnt know its so rare, i thought this had happened many times. damn my knowledge is bad about WRC statistics.

Without taking anything away from Tänak - who most likely would have been one of the best in any era - that's not really fair statistics. The greats of the past rarely, if ever, had the chance to achieve such record (due to limited number of rallies that were counted for your points total, your team only entering half the rounds etc.).

[NielsH]

What a great event, had a epic time in Wales so much fun this event. Shame about the cancellations, but they did not even matter that much.









And a few more: https://www.rally-photo.net/2019-wales-rally-gb-wrc/

[EstWRC]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT9vp-McH5Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nwgf3m1n6DU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPGvdO-j3dg

[noel157]

If Rally GB becomes Rally NI it won't be next year unless The NI Assembly convenes again, there is no cash available from Government otherwise, and trying to 'ticket' a rally in NI will be an organisational nightmare given the abundance of approach roads.

Seems to be the case, it's Wales again according to all accounts, although things could change. Moving the event to NI is not dependent on the NI government (or lack of it) much as The Open Championship wasn't.
As for ticketing, no need, it'll be the same as Rally Ireland. But I do hope RallyGB does become a rotational event between NI, Scotland, Wales and England.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

^^^ Good info, thanks.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

In any case it would be more than good if Tänak takes the crown while Ogier is still active. It never makes good impression when the old champion has to retire to allow others to win.

The only problem with this is the difference in their two cars. It's generally accepted that Tanak's Toyota is the best and Ogier's Citroen the worst...

[meh]

The only problem with this is the difference in their two cars. It's generally accepted that Tanak's Toyota is the best and Ogier's Citroen the worst...

It's also generally accepted, that Tänak is master for develop and set-up a car the way he likes. (This is probably the main reason, why Wilson want's him back)

[Päss1928]

The only problem with this is the difference in their two cars. It's generally accepted that Tanak's Toyota is the best and Ogier's Citroen the worst...

Could be true, but what Tänak gains with his fast car is what he pays when it breaks down. Everyone can judge by themselves what the net value of this situation is.

[Rallyper]

What a great event, had a epic time in Wales so much fun this event. Shame about the cancellations, but they did not even matter that much.









And a few more: https://www.rally-photo.net/2019-wales-rally-gb-wrc/

Also brilliant. Except for last photo. Too much nature. (N.O.T.´s accepted professional rallyphoto rules...)