Rally2 (ex-R5) News

[AMSS]

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/where...fiesta-rally2/

this is optimistic to say the least... If they haven`t gotten the setup right until now I don`t think anyone can find it anymore, some fundamental changes are needed I think

[Fast Eddie WRC]

The Rally2 cars that have been the most successful in recent years (Fabia's, C3 and Polo) have all been from manufacturers/teams that have only that one car to concentrate on. I dont think this is a coincidence...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

“It’s probably fair to say we didn’t do a huge amount of development [on the Fiesta Rally2] last year, but we’ve got a lot coming this season.”

https://www.wrc.com/en/news/2023/wrc...2-development/

[er88]

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/where...fiesta-rally2/

this is optimistic to say the least... If they haven`t gotten the setup right until now I don`t think anyone can find it anymore, some fundamental changes are needed I think

You have to laugh. The delusion is strong with Millener.

They can just throw Fourmaux under the bus I guess, rather than blaming the car come the end of the season

[br21]

It's a known issue with it overheating, so the slow/hot rounds might not be the best pick untill they sort it out

some source of this statement? as I never heard about it.

[sinepikohv]

some source of this statement? as I never heard about it.

Mikkelsen retired last year in Portugal and Sardegna due to engine failures. In both cases, the issue appeared to relate to the car ingesting sand after which it lost a cylinder and misfired. Also, in Sardegna and Portugal Kremer too retired due to engine failures. He also had the Fabia evo.

So perhaps it's just that Škoda doesn't want to risk with the same things happening before they can test it out on drivers who are not gunning for the title.

[br21]

Mikkelsen retired last year in Portugal and Sardegna due to engine failures. In both cases, the issue appeared to relate to the car ingesting sand after which it lost a cylinder and misfired. Also, in Sardegna and Portugal Kremer too retired due to engine failures. He also had the Fabia evo.

So perhaps it's just that Škoda doesn't want to risk with the same things happening before they can test it out on drivers who are not gunning for the title.

But how it's related to overheating of the new car?

[ictus]

some source of this statement? as I never heard about it.

I know I've heard/read about it regarding the Rally2 RS, but maybe they meant early development or the previous spec
pozdro

[AnttiL]

Mikkelsen retired last year in Portugal and Sardegna due to engine failures. In both cases, the issue appeared to relate to the car ingesting sand after which it lost a cylinder and misfired. Also, in Sardegna and Portugal Kremer too retired due to engine failures. He also had the Fabia evo.

So perhaps it's just that Škoda doesn't want to risk with the same things happening before they can test it out on drivers who are not gunning for the title.

Mikkelsen’s engine failures were related to the new fuel?

[mknight]

Mikkelsen’s engine failures were related to the new fuel?

No, according to Skoda they were both caused by the same batch of faulty air intake parts.