[WRC] Forum8 Rally Japan 2026

[WRCStan]

Seems he's not happy for anything but first, it's win it or bin it. Good lad. But he shouldn't be upset like that's either a surprise to him or he's not the perfect driver. Too experienced now.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Good to see some fans even if just for the stadium area of the stage. They have really been missed from the real stages, spoiling the atmosphere and spectacle.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Woah Evans lucky there !

[Ferranis]

I am not yet up to date with watching the stages: Did something happen with the Hyundais or are they really minutes off the pace?

[Eli]

I am not yet up to date with watching the stages: Did something happen with the Hyundais or are they really minutes off the pace?

Just slow on Tarmac as they have been (pretty much) from MC last year.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I am not yet up to date with watching the stages: Did something happen with the Hyundais or are they really minutes off the pace?

Yes the car was worse on Saturday as the stages were fully dry.

As usual Neuville said he had no balance and understeer and pushing or changing his driving made it even worse.

[Ferranis]

The difference is crazy. When the Hyundai is off pace, its not like, 0.1 sec a kilometer, its a second / seconds a kilometer

[doubled1978]

I'm a big fan of Oliver, think he is great for the sport, his driving is fantastic to watch. However I think he needs to drop the pace a bit, have a few rallies with no mistakes and build from there.

Yes the gravel rallies will probably be better, however he was still making mistakes in Sweden so it's not just a tarmac thing.

He has the talent to be world champion, however needs to find the balance between speed and consistency.

I agree, it’s very easy to get into a death spiral with the mistake, so just get a few good scores on the board and build.
I think part of the problem is he thinks he’s not over pushing, but Ogier knows he is and the parts department know he is. He’ll learn and Ogier being a little harsh with him will ultimately help him.

[PLuto]

Just slow on Tarmac as they have been (pretty much) from MC last year.

Since hybrid gone and Hankook came...

[focus206]

Great rally from Evans so far, it has to be one of the best of his career. He has to bring it home now.

Thierry with a slight Gronholm's "I'm fed up with this car" moment.