Rally Discussion and Bar Talk Thread

**lmmjvss** · 29th May 2021, 12:36

extreme-e broadcast improved 100% for this event happening right now in dakar.
I was not impressed last time in saudi arabia but its pretty great right now haha
especially this "rally" part (racing against the clock)

edit: jeeeez Kyle Leduc is so fun to watch! What a beast.

**dimviii** · 2nd June 2021, 12:37

How Auriol started.

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/how-i...didier-auriol/

**Humber** · 3rd June 2021, 11:31

Paddon writes about Sardinia.

HP said there was a phone call to do the Sardinia Rally in a WRC a few weeks back, but the quarantine was not going to work. My guess is someone like Pirelli (Paddon uses Pirelli on his AP4+ car in NZ ) might have wanted to run the old Citroen or something.(Italian sponsored entry on the Italian wrc round).
https://talkmotorsport.co.nz/rally/h...y-in-sardenga/

**lmmjvss** · 8th June 2021, 17:24

Im not paying for WRC+ this years cuz I lost my job so Im only watching that shitty RedBullTV's highlights coverage with lots of bla bla bla instead of showing the actual highlights like in WRC+ highlights...
However I just realized that RedBullTV is actually using the WRC+ highlights this year!
Any infos on that? I mean, I like WRC+ highlights better but that doenst sound like a "Gmbh thing".

**Corcaíoch** · 17th June 2021, 11:21

Not trying to start another debate about Ostberg's comments and punishment, but simply a more general question. Are drivers obliged to take part in end of stage interviews or can the simply drive off if they wish? Also, if they are obliged to do so but still choose to drive off can they be punished for doing so or has this happened in the past? (apologies if this was already covered in the debate after Ostberg's comments)

**AnttiL** · 17th June 2021, 11:35

Originally Posted by Corcaíoch

Not trying to start another debate about Ostberg's comments and punishment, but simply a more general question. Are drivers obliged to take part in end of stage interviews or can the simply drive off if they wish? Also, if they are obliged to do so but still choose to drive off can they be punished for doing so or has this happened in the past? (apologies if this was already covered in the debate after Ostberg's comments)

At least Colin Clark has said repeatedly that they are not obliged to say anything, it's just a "promotional" opportunity they are given. And there are instances where the driver just drives off, if they have an issue.

**Corcaíoch** · 17th June 2021, 11:41

Sorry I should have explained better, leaving because of an issue is understandable and reasonably common, I meant more if a driver simply drives off everytime? For example if Ostberg (or another driver) now decided not to bother with end of stage interviews at all.

**wyler** · 17th June 2021, 11:54

Originally Posted by Corcaíoch

Sorry I should have explained better, leaving because of an issue is understandable and reasonably common, I meant more if a driver simply drives off everytime? For example if Ostberg (or another driver) now decided not to bother with end of stage interviews at all.

it happens, when they are particularly pissed off. still, I think sponsors warmly suggest to stop and show their hat. Also as personal branding for drivers, is better to show your face to fans if u want to engage them (meaning social followers, merch selling, attracting more sponsors, ...)
then, as in ostberg case maybe, sometimes they just want to send messages with a bit of public pressure to manufacturers or suppliers.

**fiscorpun** · 21st June 2021, 20:39

How long it takes for a driver to complete the whole event "recce"? I mean, passing thru all of the stages.
Cuz Racing at 150kmh it takes 2 hours to complete all stages

**AnttiL** · 21st June 2021, 21:05

Originally Posted by fiscorpun

How long it takes for a driver to complete the whole event "recce"? I mean, passing thru all of the stages.
Cuz Racing at 150kmh it takes 2 hours to complete all stages

two days, occasionally three. They do two consecutive passes of each stage