Rally Sweden 2023

**Fast Eddie WRC** · 10th February 2023, 10:51

Decent morning for Tanak in that he leads and has no car issues. But pulling just 4.7sec over Rovanpera is far from decisive.

**EstWRC** · 10th February 2023, 10:51

A man with a head

#29
Virves Robert - Magalhães Hugo
"I'm not really trying to be competitive with the fastest guys, i'm just trying to enjoy myself and the car. If we continue like this, then we will get to grips with it. We are getting better, the car is faster and there are a lot of wrong notes for the car. We will get there."

**denkimi** · 10th February 2023, 10:54

Originally Posted by 240RS

That stage win by Katsuta does truly feel like a water-shed moment.

Unlike his previous stage wins, this one felt like it was won the hard way. No 'ifs' or "buts'.

This could be his breakthrough year.

I highly doubt he will ever have a breakthrough year. But he could still have a future in wrc, just look at sordo.

**Rallyest** · 10th February 2023, 10:59

Originally Posted by denkimi

I highly doubt he will ever have a breakthrough year. But he could still have a future in wrc, just look at sordo.

I mean nobody expects him to come to the level of Tänak, Rovanpera, Ogier or Evans. But breakthrough as consistent second or third driver is a big possibility and if he could bring a podium or 2 the "real way" on a real rally then next year could be good for him

**seb_sh** · 10th February 2023, 11:00

Good rally so far, nice fight. I see people don't have faith in Lappi and Breen but they seem to be going well to me. Breen seems his old self again in this car.

**240RS** · 10th February 2023, 11:03

Originally Posted by Rallyest

I mean nobody expects him to come to the level of Tänak, Rovanpera, Ogier or Evans. But breakthrough as consistent second or third driver is a big possibility and if he could bring a podium or 2 the "real way" on a real rally then next year could be good for him

Totally agree. The breakthrough isn't in terms of beating the recognised top dogs, but good enough not to be seen as Toyota's development driver.

**seb_sh** · 10th February 2023, 11:07

Originally Posted by 240RS

Totally agree. The breakthrough isn't in terms of beating the recognised top dogs, but good enough not to be seen as Toyota's development driver.

He can earn himself a place in the team and be there for some years until the next generation of Japanese drivers gets to the point they can replace him.

**meh** · 10th February 2023, 12:10

Originally Posted by Rallyest

The pacenotes delivery by Reeta is just amazing

and not only pacenote delivery, but the positive attitude and support in the car. Full of energy, full of positivity, having fun, being clear and strict at the same time. Enjoyable to watch (even it's hard to keep serious face when listening the delivery) and I think a lot of guys should learn from her.

**Rallyper** · 10th February 2023, 12:11

Originally Posted by meh

and not only pacenote delivery, but the positive attitude and support in the car. Full of energy, full of positivity, having fun, being clear and strict at the same time. Enjoyable to watch (even it's hard to keep serious face when listening the delivery) and I think a lot of guys should learn from her.

Well said.

**EstWRC** · 10th February 2023, 12:50

So what are the expectations for the afternoon loop

I have a feeling Breen will lead maybe at the end of the day. It all depends how much time he will gain with the first stage right away.

Tänak maybe could hold Rovanperä behind him but that also depends a lot of the first stage

Will be interesting anyway