[WRC] Rally Sweden 2024

**TypeR** · 18th February 2024, 06:39

Originally Posted by EstWRC

And Evans into second in overall

And took 30sec off from Lappi, 53sec to 1st place

**jonkka** · 18th February 2024, 06:43

Originally Posted by TypeR

And took 30sec off from Lappi, 53sec to 1st place

First place only has symbolic meaning these days and besides, there are only two stages left to run and even with the same differences over those two, Lappi's lead is secure.

**TypeR** · 18th February 2024, 06:45

Originally Posted by jonkka

First place only has symbolic meaning these days and besides, there are only two stages left to run and even with the same differences over those two, Lappi's lead is secure.

It is still a fight for rally win.

**mknight** · 18th February 2024, 06:48

The stupid part of the new rules comming to action.

Evans might even get first overall time today and then he will stand on top of podium while Lappi will get points for first place for Saturday.

There shouldn't be Saturday points. Those 18-15-13 etc. should be awarded for overall at the end of the rally.

**Kras** · 18th February 2024, 06:50

Originally Posted by mknight

The stupid part of the new rules comming to action.

Evans might even get first overall time today and then he will stand on top of podium while Lappi will get points for first place for Saturday.

There shouldn't be Saturday points. Those 18-15-13 etc. should be awarded for overall at the end of the rally.

Yes those should be awarded either for overall win, or for saturday win without the requirement of finishing the rally.

**jonkka** · 18th February 2024, 06:54

Originally Posted by Kras

or for saturday win without the requirement of finishing the rally.

In which case a retired driver could score a sizeable amount of points, again difficult to explain to the audience.

**wwbroe** · 18th February 2024, 06:55

Very mature rally for Oliver, dominating Rally 2 without taking extreme risks

**Kras** · 18th February 2024, 07:05

Originally Posted by jonkka

In which case a retired driver could score a sizeable amount of points, again difficult to explain to the audience.

It wouldnt be difficult to explain. Those retired on friday and saturday can already win a sizable amount of points. This would be more consistent. I the end you take a guy with most points and declare him the winner.

But I would still prefer points for overall win and extra points for sunday stage wins

**Rallyper** · 18th February 2024, 07:10

Originally Posted by Kras

Those retired on friday and saturday can already win a sizable amount of points. This would be more consistent. I the end you take a guy with most points and declare him the winner.

Fastest guy. on stages all weekend should always be the winner. Nothing else

**Morte66** · 18th February 2024, 07:11

Originally Posted by jonkka

First place only has symbolic meaning these days and besides, there are only two stages left to run and even with the same differences over those two, Lappi's lead is secure.

I think for Lappi personally, when it comes to getting a contract renewal and maybe some additional drives the following year, "winner of Rally Finland" will count.

The Saturday/Sunday WDC points don't matter to Lappi.

Are his Sunday WCC points important to Hyundai, since Tanak/Neuville both restarted and he goes back to being their third driver?