WRC Testing

[noel157]

Sordo on wet, pushing it hard!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTgVMkG1XNU

Proper testing. Some way to go but looks like they are making good progress.

[noel157]

Sordo on wet, pushing it hard!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTgVMkG1XNU

Proper testing. Some way to go but looks like they are making good progress.

Edit - bit of an echo in here....:)

[Rasantes]

Dani Sordo testing on snow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdfMW20CiWA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u0VZpsRc5M

http://www.glouts-videos.com/photo/phot ... anni-sordo (http://www.glouts-videos.com/photo/photos/2013/essais-hyundai-i20-danni-sordo)

http://www.glouts-videos.com/upload/modules/galleries/img/items/13749/1.jpg

http://www.glouts-videos.com/upload/modules/galleries/img/items/13748/1.jpg

http://www.glouts-videos.com/upload/modules/galleries/img/items/13744/1.jpg

[Extremrallye]

looks faster but still moves too much.
She moves a lot because snow tyres

[dimviii]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg-z7UoXM-w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Eji-I40gqs#t=23

[Rasantes]

Neuville testing yesterday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa1aNY-KFVU

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 797&type=1 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.679167092106402.1073741832.675533142469797&type=1)

https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/559880_679169158772862_280767263_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1501725_679167725439672_937350230_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/1488286_679169228772855_2011744520_n.jpg

https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1535597_679170682106043_1037071109_n.jpg

[Mirek]

Very spectacular! Does anybody know where it was? It looks to me similar as former stage over Col de Gaudissard.

[dimviii]

http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/274169IMG07471.jpg
http://nsa33.casimages.com/img/2013/12/ ... 898161.jpg (http://nsa33.casimages.com/img/2013/12/22/131222121043898161.jpg)
http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/264787IMG07491.jpg
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http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/731405IMG07961.jpg
http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/774599IMG08031.jpg
http://idata.over-blog.com/4/08/73/86/S ... ordo12.jpg (http://idata.over-blog.com/4/08/73/86/Saison2013/Huyndai13Sordo12.jpg)
http://idata.over-blog.com/4/08/73/86/S ... Sordo4.jpg (http://idata.over-blog.com/4/08/73/86/Saison2013/Huyndai13Sordo4.jpg)

[dimviii]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt1lI-bEH_w

[traxx]

Here is my report (in french) from the Hyundai tests with a small off for Sordo :
http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/2013/12 ... nte-carlo/ (http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/2013/12/23/hyundai-a-lapproche-du-monte-carlo/)

[dimviii]

Here is my report (in french) from the Hyundai tests with a small off for Sordo :
http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/2013/12 ... nte-carlo/ (http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/2013/12/23/hyundai-a-lapproche-du-monte-carlo/)

nice review mate,thank you!

[SubaruNorway]

Who's testing in Kall this weekend?

[Bartek]

M-Sport will test tomorrow somewhere in France...

[stefanvv]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G_lvMkHaX8

[Bartek]

http://distilleryimage6.ak.instagram.com/571ffaf86f9611e3bfff12032c29b82a_8.jpg

[Prisoner Monkeys]

I like it. I know it's only half-revealed, but it's nice and clean. The problem with his WRC-2 livery was the chrome, which made it hard to make out details. And it's better than the one the LOTOS team used, with that horrible chequered-flag pattern.

[dimviii]

https://twitter.com/Traxx_WiF/status/41 ... 2032839680 (https://twitter.com/Traxx_WiF/status/419762892032839680/photo/1/large?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=fb&utm_campaign=Traxx_WiF&utm_content=419762892032839680)

[dimviii]

https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/q77/s720x720/1527090_505499866232536_1241961700_n.jpg
https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/q77/s720x720/1493124_251375168365209_2075619722_n.jpg

[Andre Oliveira]

The car will be called Ford Fiesta RS WRC '04 or Evo2 or something like that to differenciate from the others?

[dimviii]

seems that Evans has a small off today

https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/q74/941806_10202717759644099_1550066341_n.jpg

[Andre Oliveira]

Evans testing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVHZW2HrJNQ)

Here too (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkwwHaGb5dM)

[Andre Oliveira]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzayPOXFsDg

[Andre Oliveira]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z18ehEeGPQ

[RJM]

[quote="Andre Oliveira"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z18ehEeGPQ[/quoF

Looking good

[Andre Oliveira]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETr5inV7JrI

[Andre Oliveira]

Bouffier testing today.

[Andre Oliveira]

https://twitter.com/CortandoCuneta/stat ... 16/photo/1 (https://twitter.com/CortandoCuneta/status/420266201336406016/photo/1)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdUV4ipCYAAnTEj.jpg

[dimviii]

Bouffier
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQmIqN2mZMA


ps didn t manage to watch it till the end:D

[Andre Oliveira]

Bouffier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9_p4N70MhQ

[Bartek]

Bouffier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9_p4N70MhQ

Nice onboard. Really interesting what he can do in this rally, many miles in Hyundai WRC so he can't say that he didn't feel WRC before this rally, I like him so I hope that he will fight with at least one Hyundai :)

[dimviii]

nice photos from Ford tests
http://www.frst.ch/forum/viewtopic.php? ... 2&start=15 (http://www.frst.ch/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=13402&start=15)

[makinen_fan]

Bouffier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9_p4N70MhQ

Nice one thanks!

[dimviii]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZjV7fx8Acs#t=27

[makinen_fan]

I think this was not posted before, Mads testing in dry conditions

http://www.moss-avis.no/video?videoId=25343688

[dimviii]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... 7U4x4xwUu8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=U7U4x4xwUu8)

[Andre Oliveira]

Photos test Ford M-Sport Monte Carlo 2014 here (http://ewrc-results.com/foto.php?e=15185&t=Test-Ford-M-Sport-Monte-Carlo-2014)

https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/s403x403/1545543_442623292533585_383165984_n.jpg

[RICARDO75]

Mikko Hirvonen test on dry asphalt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFsk5TQPpiI

[Red bull]

http://rallyparadise.wordpress.com/testing/ :D

[Rallyper]

http://rallyparadise.wordpress.com/testing/ :D

I hope it´s only my PC that goes mad when opening this link... :mad:

[Andre Oliveira]

Here too :mad:

[dimviii]

nice video with 3-4 very fast sections.Watch at 1,53
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Pq4EsHIK4U#t=113

[dimviii]

https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/q71/1545708_635313943192163_66175690_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1531769_707125685973097_1187396493_n.jpg
more
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 418&type=1 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.707125459306453.1073741859.555335824485418&type=1)

[A FONDO]

very nice vid, I can't believe this is Hirvo behind the wheel!

[dimviii]

a very nice video too with Bouffier.Big bravo to uploader Zagatoi!
like the incar camera position.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbtnZIn7xVY

[dimviii]

Meeke
http://www.rallye-sport.fr/wp-content/gallery/essais-meeke-monte-carlo-2014/img_1058.jpg
http://www.rallye-sport.fr/wp-content/gallery/essais-meeke-monte-carlo-2014/img_0787.jpg
http://www.rallye-sport.fr/photos-essai ... lo-2014-2/ (http://www.rallye-sport.fr/photos-essais-meeke-monte-carlo-2014-2/)

[thuGG]

Kubica testing video:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=707204372631895

[dimviii]

Kubica testing video:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=707204372631895

at 2,04 :skull: :skull: :skull: :skull: :skull:

[dimviii]

Kubica testing video:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=707204372631895

at 1,54 the photo
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdkdASsCEAA4f8p.jpg

[makinen_fan]

RK looks much more on the limit than Mikko, but his Fiesta looks to be way too soft. i hope we see some great driving from him

[dimviii]

RK looks much more on the limit than Mikko, but his Fiesta looks to be way too soft. i hope we see some great driving from him

at dry asphalt i expect top 5 times from him,but at snow and melted snow dont know if he manages to stay at road.

[Red bull]

http://rallyparadise.wordpress.com/testing
this link has much more testing videos of all rally teams plus driver/team info and most of all rally links,

[thuGG]

More Kubica testing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5vSthK31oM

[dimviii]

?eeke
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn2bUTQesq0

small clip with Sordo
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=78 ... =2&theater (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=785308088152377&set=vb.155581457791713&type=2&theater)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdkzH-6CMAE6xiA.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bdh8M8DIQAAIyB6.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdintzyCcAAJegG.jpg

[dimviii]

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/198/w31h.png

[RJM]

Kubica looks wild!

[thuGG]

Kubica onboard:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=70 ... =2&theater (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=707588292593503&set=vb.555335824485418&type=2&theater)

[Mirek]

More Kubica testing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5vSthK31oM

I know it's only a test but it looks crazy fast!

[mousti]

Los Gehen says Thierry Neuville!!! :D

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=771762096172031

:vader:

[RICARDO75]

Mads Ostberg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4KigpVG7qI&feature=em-uploademail

[dimviii]

More Kubica testing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5vSthK31oM

I know it's only a test but it looks crazy fast!

:skull: :skull: :skull:

[dimviii]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87tmk_mZ_Xw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW-niCI4eaQ

?remer
https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/1530471_639603046101132_1044847600_n.png

[dimviii]

nice video with Mads
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX5x7PQolo4

[dimviii]

Kubica
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJUnrbAdcSE

[dimviii]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X4f8aYk3ng Neuville
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0KT--w_7m4 Mads

[Mirek]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X4f8aYk3ng Neuville

All really nice except the engine. It looks like it lacks some torque and when it is visible by a human it must be quite a lot.

[dimviii]

some nice spots

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mdcj4lexAiw

some photos
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 406&type=3 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.241417389365098.1073741827.241407642699406&type=3)

[Francis44]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X4f8aYk3ng Neuville

All really nice except the engine. It looks like it lacks some torque and when it is visible by a human it must be quite a lot.

To me the engine sounds as powerfull as the Polo engine, and it didn't a few weeks back. It seems the car was running on very soft tyres and perhaps it was losing much traction with wheelspin, I guess we will see soon how the car performs against the clock.

[Mirek]

I don't speak about the sound or the tyres but about the acceleration from hairpins and the behavior in slow powerslide.

[Francis44]

I don't speak about the sound or the tyres but about the acceleration from hairpins and the behavior in slow powerslide.

And can't the car lose a bit of acceleration from the slow corners if the tyre instead of griping to the tarmac is spinning more than it is supposed to? Just asking I'm not an technical expertize.

[dimviii]

Maurin with rrc
https://scontent-a-cdg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/1560763_696001843777506_1082905267_n.jpg
https://scontent-a-cdg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1551511_696001757110848_404262155_n.jpg

[Mirek]

And can't the car lose a bit of acceleration from the slow corners if the tyre instead of griping to the tarmac is spinning more than it is supposed to? Just asking I'm not an technical expertize.

Of course it can but I don't see that in videos. I see some powersliding when it's in high rpm but that's not the case of hairpins. It reminds me a bit the S2000 behavior. But let's see the times on stages.

[dimviii]

Neuville
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPymta3ZeD4

[Mirek]

Once more Meeke

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHi2N3icldg

[mousti]

Another one of Kubica

http://youtu.be/l8N3y1wZI9o

[stefanvv]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORGRJlmiAWg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHhwbCEmcX0

[dimviii]

Ostberg nice video from drone
http://vimeo.com/83924175

[ironseb]

https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/1545177_241417456031758_24261907_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1075398_241417602698410_2055027664_o.jpg

https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/1531871_241417419365095_1866812095_n.jpg

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.241417389365098.1073741827.241407642699406&type=3

[noel157]

https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/1545177_241417456031758_24261907_n.jpg


Great picture. Thanks.

[danon]

Ostberg nice video from drone
http://vimeo.com/83924175
Drones - the new era of competition

picture this...

- A drone going all the way through the stage in front or behind the car broadcasting live
- Doing recce
- Doing weather forecast reports
- Doing last minute pacenotes changes flying over the stages
- Spying the "enemy" teams
- You name it...

WRC Drone Wars: Episode I

http://images.nzz.ch/app.php/eos/v2/image/view/643/-/text/inset/510bc6dc/1.18155402.1379948037.jpg

[dimviii]

i wonder which is the cost of a drone?

[miniwintz]

very nice video indeed!

as for the cost, professional turnkey solutions are in excess of 15.000 eur (which is still relatively cheap compared to full-scale helis, but not quite as fast-going) but amateur kits can be built for no more than 400 eur.

Camera payload and stabilization (via advanced gimbals) are the biggest challenges and designing a drone capable of following a WRC car at 200 km/h would require really large structures, and electrical power storage is still difficult, so runtimes are usually low (10-15 min).

The hobbyist term is "multicopter", you can read a lot on forums such as rcgroups, it's really interesting.

[danon]

have no cost idea, but what I noticed watching the drone vid is that the pilot/driver needs a talent and skills of a world rally champ to fly it and shoot at the same time being not too shaky creating the impression as if watching an Oscar movie

a new world drone championship is about to rise

but I doubt it, that this particular drone pilot will make it the first champ :D

[miniwintz]

Those crafts are more often than not stabilized via computer algorithms (hence they are called "drones" and not helicopters), so the piloting part can be mastered quite easily. Motors have plenty of thrust so in the end it's all about positioning (almost no inertia pushing you in the trees, it's all corrected by the onboard computer).

Learning and piloting an helicopter such as the R22 (entry level helicopter widely used for aerial footage) on the other hand is a whole other story. Hundreds of hours of formation (hence expensive pilots), costly fuel expenditures, costly insurances, costly transport of the heli to the site...

I can really see drones becoming an important part of aerial photography in the near future, and seeing such rally coverage is clearly not science fiction. We're definitely going to see more and more of them, at least from amateurs/semi professionals.

PS: camera shooting is often done by a separate operator than the pilot of the aircraft himself. That way both can fully focus on their task to produce the best possible result.

[Mirek]

Once Tommeke told me that the guy flying for Eurosport in IRC/ERC is piloting and taking videos alone. He told me they started as two person but later the pilot found it better when he does all himself.

About drones... I can see a problem with the safety or possible damages if there are more drones or if they are sent on long distances. As You said piloting a simple drone is no rocket science but still it's quite a reasonable mass moving in a public space where it can meet plenty of other objects both still and moving. There is a reason why there are strict rules for flying airplanes or helicopters. On the other hand the drone can be flown by anybody.

[miniwintz]

I'm not too much of a fan of Eurosport's helicopter work to be honest, I prefer the onboards :D My favourite helicopter shot would be this one from 1:17 onwards http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WgVmIF7uJ8

On a more serious note, concerns about safety are very important indeed. Amateurs flying those things around cars going really fast and spectators standing very close could be very dangerous and should be avoided. AFAIK regulations exist (it's illegal to fly - yet to film - on public terrain without specific authorization, at least in France), and should be enforced if the problem arises.

On the other hand if a professional team commisionned by the WRC does it, I cant see any more problems than with real helicopters. Far lesser costs and much more flexibility because of the small size. With the correct regulation and safety measures it could very well be a new way of filming WRC IMO.

[Mirek]

I agree with You. It's definitely a good thing but must be used rationally.

[Franky]

i wonder which is the cost of a drone?

Depends a lot on the components and which camera is it capable of flying. But they start from a few thousand Euros I believe. A top class drone with a Gopro is somewhere 4500-5000 Euros. But they don't fly very long with one charge. Not sure but it might be about 15 minutes of flight time.

At the moment the drones have a pretty limited use for rallying because they can't fly fast enough. Though in Monte Carlo or somewhere in the hills with lots of hairpins it can produce remarkable images.

[dimviii]

i would like to see jumps in Finland via drone.In the correct height for drone,we could see the car before and after the jump.

[miniwintz]

top-dollar drones : http://www.service-drone.com/en-gb/shop/uav
37 grand for cinema-camera carrying, most advanced ones :D

[Slipzen]

Pontus Tidemand Pre-Test Mountain Rally. The test was made in northen part of the Rally Sweden area. Looks good both from speed and weather perspective :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5bIFr9ORPA

[stefanvv]

Looks good both from speed and weather perspective :D
Weather, yeah, looks good, but we need at least 15 degrees colder weather next weeks, so solid layer of ice under the snow must be formed, the snow just looks too fresh in this video - few more passes and it is gone :D Just kidding, I'm kind of expert on Rally Sweden road conditions now following it's thread :D

[SubaruNorway]

Looks good both from speed and weather perspective :D
Weather, yeah, looks good, but we need at least 15 degrees colder weather next weeks, so solid layer of ice under the snow must be formed, the snow just looks too fresh in this video - few more passes and it is gone :D Just kidding, I'm kind of expert on Rally Sweden road conditions now following it's thread :D

Wrong, we need warmer weather. A few + degrees for a day or two would do the trick :)
Now it will probably be maximum 5cm of just hard packed snow and straight down to gravel with no ice.

[stefanvv]

Looks good both from speed and weather perspective :D
Weather, yeah, looks good, but we need at least 15 degrees colder weather next weeks, so solid layer of ice under the snow must be formed, the snow just looks too fresh in this video - few more passes and it is gone :D Just kidding, I'm kind of expert on Rally Sweden road conditions now following it's thread :D

Wrong, we need warmer weather. A few + degrees for a day or two would do the trick :)
Oh, I missed that stage :)

[Rallyper]

Looks good both from speed and weather perspective :D
Weather, yeah, looks good, but we need at least 15 degrees colder weather next weeks, so solid layer of ice under the snow must be formed, the snow just looks too fresh in this video - few more passes and it is gone :D Just kidding, I'm kind of expert on Rally Sweden road conditions now following it's thread :D

Wrong, we need warmer weather. A few + degrees for a day or two would do the trick :)
Now it will probably be maximum 5cm of just hard packed snow and straight down to gravel with no ice.

Agree. But it´s also a chance of surface being more icy if they pack the snow with truckwheels or something. The warmth from foundation will remake the snow to more icy layer...

[dimviii]

Ostberg
http://www.forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2014/post-1592-0-22558100-1391075404.jpg

[dimviii]

Mikko
http://www.forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2014/post-3165-0-84789200-1391077463.jpeg

http://www.forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2014/post-3165-0-26771500-1391080358.jpeg

[dimviii]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPAkJCFt ... pp=desktop (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPAkJCFtq3A&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DvPAkJCFtq3A&app=desktop)

[dimviii]

Kubica testing
http://www.forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2014/post-1592-0-05709200-1391159143.jpg

also Marcus took a ride with him
https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/q71/s720x720/1551707_818845598132573_1640771289_n.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nPlvQo_M1Y

[dimviii]

Hyundai building the super market again
https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1/q71/s720x720/1560654_10152169297995733_652912710_n.jpg
https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/q79/s720x720/1623679_10152169299405733_1289995421_n.jpg

[dimviii]

Tanak
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/q71/1555373_591541817592544_1567420351_n.jpg

[bluuford]

Qatar stickers not covered anymore?

[dimviii]

yes not anymore.

http://www.forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2014/post-3165-0-06426600-1391189409.jpeg

[mousti]

Video of Robert Kubica testing for Sweden with some help from Marcus Gronholm!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-xEWVV0Qv8

[dimviii]

seems fast!

[stefanvv]

Video of Robert Kubica testing for Sweden with some help from Marcus Gronholm!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-xEWVV0Qv8
With help of Gronholm he can get into the game very quickly

[Rallyper]

Video of Robert Kubica testing for Sweden with some help from Marcus Gronholm!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-xEWVV0Qv8

Well, and you get a slight idea how fast RS is looking at the vid of Kubica. If you didn´t know it already.

[Kalm]

Tänak : https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/t1/1656139_538956129536794_885737297_n.jpg

[dimviii]

Mads
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg5zOSMnqms

[makinen_fan]

Kristian Sohlberg testing ahead of Rally Sweden. Beautiful in car camera position!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlSl8MuC ... e=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlSl8MuCEnk&feature=youtu.be)

[Kalm]

Kubica tests, fancam : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_xrAl69qlc&feature=youtu.be

interview with Gronholm : http://wrc.net.pl/gronholm-o-kubicy/

"He is the most talented driver ever whom i sat next to" - Marcus Gronholm said,
was you concerned? - "No, not at all , OK, maybe his speed is in places too fast. Then I thought, Oh, shit ... . But we did not have any moments, we had no problems." :D

[stefanvv]

Kristian Sohlberg testing ahead of Rally Sweden. Beautiful in car camera position!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlSl8MuC ... e=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlSl8MuCEnk&feature=youtu.be)
Looks very fast from this position, but sometimes you cant see the road

[pettersolberg29]

Any idea what's going on here? Bryan testing 207 and a Mini apparently, or is the video lying to me? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wpR2gNMuqU#t=14

[dimviii]

Any idea what's going on here? Bryan testing 207 and a Mini apparently, or is the video lying to me? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wpR2gNMuqU#t=14

according to French forum maybe Michelin tests

[dimviii]

Atko testing at Spain.Tomorrow Neuvilles turn
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BgsKeuWIQAAzJM6.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bgr23DmIAAAJ8qM.jpg

[dimviii]

Neuville
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWoR8LeS6vg

[dimviii]

Ogier
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzxcbTJU ... e=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzxcbTJUd_Q&feature=youtu.be)

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BgwBXvaIUAAJRbf.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BgyIE2HCQAAsSJK.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BgyINg3CYAArBXE.jpg
Neuville
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7cOd3wVzXo
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BgyORFLCEAArsJJ.jpg

[Francis44]

According to Autosport, Hyundai continues tests tomorrow in Portugal, somewhere in the Algarve region.

Tests will go until Saturday.

[dimviii]

new side mirrors.Hope they last,even i doubt it.Must be ugliest mirror i ve ever seen. :D
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/1508002_699523083420592_1857701480_n.jpg

[stefanvv]

I like them :D Basically the attachment to the door is the same, so not very strong, but the contact area with potential branches, bushes, snowbanks, etc. is smaller, so this is a progress ;)

[RICARDO75]

Acording portuguese autosport, the Hyundai broke today one gearbox and two transmissions

[Rallyper]

Now comes the time when the i20 will show its real reliability... Hope it´s one off.

[Mirek]

Braking things in tests is nothing extraordinary. It's wise to use stuff for as long as it brakes in testing to see the real durability. What I mean is that while in the real event they can change gearbox let's say mid-rally to be sure, in test they can do 4-5x more millage till it falls apart just to see how much it can do.

[Rallyper]

Yes, for sure. You´re right. Of course they do that kind of measures in one way or another to really know their cars durability.

[dimviii]

Neuville
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtJEiD-x3qs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ojlqZPJW-0

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhBnRIJCYAApKDN.jpg

[dimviii]

Ogier
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaUbuhbQo0o#t=12

[Andre Oliveira]

Thierry Neuville's Hyundai i20 WRC test on Algarve, Portugal by Pedro Contente, here: http://www.ewrc-results.com/foto.php?e= ... tugal-2014 (http://www.ewrc-results.com/foto.php?e=16280&t=Test-Hyundai-I20-WRC-Portugal-2014)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t31/1921209_464689930326921_1334954043_o.jpg

[dimviii]

Acording portuguese autosport, the Hyundai broke today one gearbox and two transmissions

these photos though seems that the front left wheel is not at his normal position.Watch the scratch at the rim too.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t31/q77/s720x720/1798920_625432827511867_1495651573_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/1974989_662190737175696_1911295574_n.jpg

[Rallyper]

So they still do fatigue tests? :rolleyes:

[Andre Oliveira]

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 089&type=3 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.564536710309777.1073741936.178813628882089&type=3)

https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1/p480x480/1780862_564537606976354_1230272648_n.jpg

[RS]

Hmmm, front wheel. Just like in Sweden for both cars. Let's not forget this year was rushed for Hyundai, next year's car is the important one.

[Mintexmemory]

If Portugese rocks will do that, imagine what the Mexican ones will do!! Actually with all this durability testing I wonder if Hyundai have managed to get their engine tuning for altitude running sorted? I wouldn't be surprised if that proves to be the problem that many were predicting for VW last year

[dimviii]

these photos though seems that the front left wheel is not at his normal position.Watch the scratch at the rim too.


at this photo is clearly visible the broken front arm
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/ ... 0801_n.jpg (https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1780693_564537766976338_1427690801_n.jpg)

[stefanvv]

If Portugese rocks will do that, imagine what the Mexican ones will do!! Actually with all this durability testing I wonder if Hyundai have managed to get their engine tuning for altitude running sorted? I wouldn't be surprised if that proves to be the problem that many were predicting for VW last year
VW have probably enough equipment to develop the engine for Mexico altitude in the lab. AUDI had done such development for Pikes Peak '86/'87. I guess though Hyunday will find out the "hard way".

[Mirek]

VW has a factory in Puebla, Mexico...

[stefanvv]

I suppose they have, "Vamos, Vocho!".
http://www.flickr.com/photos/linoalvarez/3563793867/

[Mintexmemory]

I recall it was reported last year that VW had built a test bed in an atmospheric chamber. The contrast between VW and Hyundai is already marked after 2 rallies. No pressure then on Neuville!

[stefanvv]

Hmmm, front wheel. Just like in Sweden for both cars. Let's not forget this year was rushed for Hyundai, next year's car is the important one.
There was some discussion in Sweden thread about Hyunday's suspension strentgh. Such a rock can be on the driving line at ease, just like for Latvala last year in Mexico.

[makinen_fan]

M-sport pre Mexico test but with new look car (Daniel Barrit tweet):
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhT5zIgIEAAESKF.jpg

Was there an announcement that it will be used from Mexico?

[er88]

Are Citroen even testing for Mexico??

[SubaruNorway]

Are Citroen even testing for Mexico??

In Spain now i think

[dimviii]

https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t31/q81/s720x720/1622506_10152221078150733_665393992_o.jpg

[Juha_Koo]

M-sport pre Mexico test but with new look car (Daniel Barrit tweet):
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhT5zIgIEAAESKF.jpg

Was there an announcement that it will be used from Mexico?

Yes, first it was supposed to be used in Portugal but they will use it already in Mexico.

[Rallyper]

https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t31/q81/s720x720/1622506_10152221078150733_665393992_o.jpg

Is it a completely new test car? It´s not the same as Henning used in Sweden though.

[Andre Oliveira]

No, Henning used PX10 AUW ( usually test car, reystiled to MC test, back to old style on Sweden). This is the Kubica car.

[dimviii]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... _cDfpyVkb0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=U_cDfpyVkb0)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t31/q74/s720x720/1980197_10203354045552581_756004987_o.jpg

[er88]

Are Citroen even testing for Mexico??

In Spain now i think

Cheers SN :)

[RICARDO75]

Test in Spain with Mads

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/1947693_643454545721494_1547748186_n.jpg

[Mintexmemory]

Test in Spain with Mads

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/1947693_643454545721494_1547748186_n.jpg

Pan left for Clint Eastwood in a poncho, chewing a cigar, surveying the scene while Morricone's music plays. I'll leave it to others to decide who is Good, Bad or Ugly!

[gorganl2000]

Pan left for Clint Eastwood in a poncho, chewing a cigar, surveying the scene while Morricone's music plays. I'll leave it to others to decide who is Good, Bad or Ugly!

excellent picture i must say :D

[Mintexmemory]

Pan left for Clint Eastwood in a poncho, chewing a cigar, surveying the scene while Morricone's music plays. I'll leave it to others to decide who is Good, Bad or Ugly!

excellent picture i must say :D

Did your mum never warn you about sarcasm!!! Oh I see, you meant the GB&U and not this appalling phone capture!

[gorganl2000]

Pan left for Clint Eastwood in a poncho, chewing a cigar, surveying the scene while Morricone's music plays. I'll leave it to others to decide who is Good, Bad or Ugly!

excellent picture i must say :D

Did your mum never warn you about sarcasm!!! Oh I see, you meant the GB&U and not this appalling phone capture!

yeah meant the clint eastwood movie. it's a classic

[thuGG]

Kubica tests:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=73 ... =2&theater (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=731437443541921&set=vb.555335824485418&type=2&theater)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2lzBzthx8w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MiAlm4ltRE

[Priorat]

Some photos from Kubica tests:

http://ralliaire.blogspot.com.es/

[dimviii]

Mikko
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 310&type=1 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.622011794518845.1073741848.157970524256310&type=1)

[RS]

I thought I would post this here for the people who don't venture into the ERC forum; this week Jan Kopecky has been testing the Fabia R5 (disguised as Fabia S2000) on asphalt in the Czech Republic. Looking good with a long way to go until homologation still - I hope it keeps the cool turbo sounds!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzlmlLjQQUk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YeiegbFdKA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pssM55rLYQc

[Andre Oliveira]

VW Polo WRC Test for Rally de Portugal 2014, by Pedro Contente here (http://www.ewrc-results.com/foto.php?e=16597&t=VW-Polo-WRC-Test-for-Rally-de-Portugal-2014)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t31/q75/s720x720/1978366_474833149312599_964069801_o.jpg

[Andre Oliveira]

Hyundai testing at Fafe today :) but i can't go :( so close to me

[Plan9]

when will the facelifted Fiesta debut?

[RICARDO75]

Test Hyundai at Fafe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbmcrBwwrwA&feature=em-uploademail

[RICARDO75]

another one from Rallymania
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NEsMYMHyng&feature=em-uploademail

[Andre Oliveira]

Hyundai tests today at Fafe by David Araújo here: http://ewrc-results.com/foto.php?e=1660 ... Tests-2014 (http://ewrc-results.com/foto.php?e=16604&t=Hyunday-Fafe-Tests-2014)
https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/q77/s720x720/1975193_475310332598214_469699096_n.jpg

[dimviii]

very nice photos!!

[nafpaktos]

Julien maurin test's for portugal
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gbggnxLSCCQ

[Andre Oliveira]

2nd day at Fafe, now on Gontim stage (yesterday at Montim stage): http://ewrc-results.com/foto.php?e=16604&t=Hyundai-Fafe-Tests-2014

http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2014/photos/hyunday_fafe_tests_2014/dar_19032014-_mg_9412.jpg
http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2014/photos/hyunday_fafe_tests_2014/dar_19032014-_mg_9417-editar.jpg
http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2014/photos/hyunday_fafe_tests_2014/dar_19032014-_mg_9402-editar-2.jpg

[kolin]

Nice photos! :D

[dimviii]

Ostberg-Meeke
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc44LqZ5CgY

Neuville
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3GDAEqvvuM

Hanninen day2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDg0oiMPxo4&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfRRFHaJKXg&feature=youtu.be

[Andre Oliveira]

Photos, Kris Meeke test at Algarve by Pedro Contente Photography: http://ewrc-results.com/foto.php?e=16620&t=Test-Citroen-DS3-WRC-to-Rally-de-Portugal-2014

http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2014/photos/citroen_test_ds3_wrc_rally_of_portugal_chris_mee_2 014/pco_dsc_3014.jpg
http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2014/photos/citroen_test_ds3_wrc_rally_of_portugal_chris_mee_2 014/pco_dsc_3029.jpg
http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2014/photos/citroen_test_ds3_wrc_rally_of_portugal_chris_mee_2 014/pco_dsc_3125.jpg

[andyone]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFcl6tg4-wY&app=desktop

[RICARDO75]

Rain today on Hyundai test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcsqGM_HlZc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbThXHnEk-c&feature=youtu.be

[itix]

There's loads of stuff all over the internet about totytas Yaris test.
http://www.wrc.com/en/wrc/news/march-2014/yaris-wrc-test-/page/1205--12-12-.html

There are some pretty cool shots in this article (which I hope is not plus-content).
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113043

I hope they go for it soon! The WRC need more manufacturers.

[dimviii]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UelSQO2NzA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqiDKOSAWQo

[mArtini racing]

HYUNDAI MOTORSPORT testing this week at Portugal with Juho Hänninen

http://i61.tinypic.com/34gr1px.png
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUGEZ8Z1Gw0

Yesterday the driver was Thierry Neuville and the weather changed so much. The day was very rainy and foggy!

http://i59.tinypic.com/2eqf6uo.png
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqiDKOSAWQo

[dimviii]

nice photos from Paddons testing

http://splitrally.com/2014/04/hyundai-i20-tests-day/

[Toyoda]

nice photos from Paddons testing

http://splitrally.com/2014/04/hyundai-i20-tests-day/

From the front its the best looking car right?

[dimviii]

dont think so.

[dimviii]

Paddon at gravel

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BlXbSIoCIAAEgrl.jpg
https://scontent-b-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/16602_10152348057554670_2496947724417454980_n.jpg



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnVJlD4-E98

[jbmarcus21]

Paddon Test Days

Tarmac https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS6xMxVk-m4

Gravel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnVJlD4-E98

Really fast driver.. sure he can do a surprise soon :)

[Francis44]

Paddon looks fast.

And the car looks very good with tarmac spec and reflective windows.

[KiwiWRCfan]

More video of Paddon testing https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N0VGEZ9pDMo Kiwis are all looking forward to Hayden's first competitive Hyundai i20 N outing in Sardegnia.

[KiwiWRCfan]

Here is the video released by Hayden Paddon following his first Hyundai i20 N test sessions. includes a few comments from Hayden and his co-driver John Kennard. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cOL7E_Zc7qc

[ThomasS]

Generally nice and tidy , looks quick. Hard to make any real conclusions in regard to the other drivers until we see him compete, but he'll be competitive. At any rate he won't want to squander his future so he'll be ticking boxes this year no doubt.
He says he's more at home on gravel but ironically I expect him to be pretty smart on tarmac. He's done some good work on that surface in recent years.

[RICARDO75]

Ogier testing in Sardegna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUOZD2POx0Y

[dimviii]

nice photo from Paddons testing
http://www.forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_04_2014/post-140-0-24707800-1397761635.jpg

[rage82]

Mads Ostberg testing in Sardegna - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=Yh0jruBU85A&app=desktop

[litifeta]

Mads is looking really fast lately. Looking forward to seeing him take a WRC round.

[dimviii]

Meeke
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2ghuUvGq8Ss

[andyone]

Mads ostberg is going very very fast.

[br21]

Hyundai is testing today in Rally Poland area. First of Manufacturer teams to come here this year.

Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1id3q5zImo&sns=fb
Neuville driving. Tomorrow also him, then Hanninen and last day Paddon.

[rallymikolajki]

Some galleries from today's tests of T. Neuville: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1450459025195699&set=a.1450458861862382.1073741830.1429269723981296&type=1&theater

[dimviii]

http://www.forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_05_2014/post-4664-0-20173000-1400609311.png

[dimviii]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DINWaVk3h3E

[wrc45]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m5DvmDB1q8

Kruudas test with T16. Very nice video!

[Allyc85]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m5DvmDB1q8

Kruudas test with T16. Very nice video!

Really enjoyed that one :)

[traxx]

Toyota gravel test with Lindholm in France last week :
http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/2014/05/24/toyota-roule-en-france/

[dimviii]

Juho crashed at Poland tests
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoZlzJzCIAEcKPi.jpg:large

[dimviii]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqNCysATq1M

[dimviii]

https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/q80/s720x720/10259014_708276062567163_6812481609705605614_n.jpg
https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/v/t1.0-9/q72/s720x720/10375963_792649897422614_5800858828212935264_n.jpg ?oh=ba19cf7991ba1638e4c01a0f2463e624&oe=53EFCC02

[sollitt]

Paddon in Poland. The car looks fantastic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdDBgF8I1kE

[dimviii]

Kubica testing Sardegna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RmwOtSSN-S4

[papar007]

Bouffier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp7T5rMNAQI

[papar007]

2 more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsA-p2KK7A8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTitGlM7SMw

[dimviii]

Mikko
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dEdk4MU74M

[makinen_fan]

Are there any news whether (and when) we will see the facelifted WRC this year in a rally?

[Eli]

probably Finland although they said the facelift might start from the next round in Sardegna...

[dimviii]

AlQassimi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=MQNOPXzMzWg

[Mk2 RS2000]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WH7dzhxzLI&feature=youtu.be

Testing is over, time for the real thing

[makinen_fan]

VW tests in Poland with Latvala:
https://www.facebook.com/erykmelgwa/posts/847935451900813
https://www.facebook.com/erykmelgwa/posts/847980101896348
https://www.facebook.com/erykmelgwa/posts/847970465230645

[dimviii]

VW tests in Poland with Latvala:
https://www.facebook.com/erykmelgwa/posts/847935451900813
https://www.facebook.com/erykmelgwa/posts/847980101896348
https://www.facebook.com/erykmelgwa/posts/847970465230645

Γιαννη δειχνει αυτο

Λυπούμαστε, η σελίδα αυτή δεν είναι διαθέσιμη

Μπορεί να μην λειτουργεί ο σύνδεσμος που ακολουθήσατε ή να έχει αφαιρεθεί η σελίδα

[makinen_fan]

Γιαννη δειχνει αυτο

Λυπούμαστε, η σελίδα αυτή δεν είναι διαθέσιμη

Μπορεί να μην λειτουργεί ο σύνδεσμος που ακολουθήσατε ή να έχει αφαιρεθεί η σελίδα

works for me Dimitri, try this page, they have all the videos:
https://www.facebook.com/MKTVPL

[dimviii]

works for me Dimitri, try this page, they have all the videos:
https://www.facebook.com/MKTVPL

thanks but needs facebook account.

[dimviii]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=yYjo8Syb_5A

[Eli]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=yyjo8syb_5a

nice

[makinen_fan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oZqVSBN2_Y

[dimviii]

Ogier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIf9RF17ICI

[makinen_fan]

Andreas testing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=881w-W0dNss

[dimviii]

Kubica
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qHb915XwVbg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mLSPhe6E2-A

[dimviii]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=x7xqvDhT2xc

[nafpaktos]

If someone ask me where this video is taken from,i would say Finland!really fast stage and spectacular stage!

[dimviii]

spectacular video from Meeke tests
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYTfraPaR98


https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.665397310204338.1073741843.141220125955395&type=1

[dimviii]

http://instagram.com/p/pjVXNsJknP/

[makinen_fan]

Mads
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_42NqNAe_LI

Meeke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gkq4QUWGJRE

[dimviii]

https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10403205_10152299177653952_7474737364734650054_n.j pg
https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t1.0-9/10494866_10152299178793952_7693580071961802132_n.j pg
https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10428571_10152299178063952_1849227653551969485_n.j pg

[dimviii]

Test Ogier, Meeke, Ostberg - Poland 2014 – Daniel Ostrowski

http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2014/photos/test_ogier_meeke_ostberg_poland_2014/dos_39.jpg


http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/fotogalery.php?events=17925&fotograf=366

[dimviii]

Mikko-Evans

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3h2f7vqzZyE

[dimviii]

Kruuda
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=szVr52aBQA8

[dimviii]

teams compilation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=szVr52aBQA8

[EightGear]

This is incredible.

Ostsberg, helmet camera, PET Portugal (been a while...)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia_1vVDwmkg

[dimviii]

nice video from vw test in Germany
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PxFmtuAZuw&feature=youtu.be

Julian Porter @The_Rally_Guru · 4 Ιουλ
Looking at various pics from the VW test today, 2 cars, 1 white (hidden) 1 in regular colours. White one = 2015 car??

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Brt04omCUAAlQF0.jpg:large

[jbmarcus21]

Test Days VW for Germany + Polo Wrc 2015

http://planetemarcus.com/volkswagen-test-days-deutschland-2014/

[dimviii]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WZdYciPQ6-I

[jiipee64]

Somewhere in Finland...

[HarriK]

maybe this mtv3 sport news video won't be able to seen abroad but anyway:
http://www.mtv.fi/sport/ralli/uutiset.shtml/2014/07/1912858/hannisella-vakuuteltavaa-jyskalassa---kylla-ne-sitten-ilmoittaa

[rallysupportnl]

Click ---> Photos Test Latvala Klüsserath 2014 (http://www.rallysupport.nl/index.php?id=259)

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/afbeeldingen/2014/TESTLATVALA2014/JMLTEST0018.JPG

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/afbeeldingen/2014/TESTLATVALA2014/JMLTEST0006.JPG

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/afbeeldingen/2014/TESTLATVALA2014/JMLTEST0016.JPG

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/afbeeldingen/2014/TESTLATVALA2014/JMLTEST0022.JPG

[rallysupportnl]

Video test Jari-Matti Latvala WRC Germany 2014!

http://i60.tinypic.com/w6s0ao.jpg (http://youtu.be/t3n3HtBO3vM)

Click on the photo or here ---> http://youtu.be/t3n3HtBO3vM

[dimviii]

http://instagram.com/p/qMV518pzL0/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7Sn5485-uQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=c0xLfeue0R8

[sete]

Mikkelsen hit some animal during today test

[dimviii]

video after the crash with the deer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq6fuz4kgkY

[rallysupportnl]

Video test Andreas Mikkelsen WRC Germany 2014!

http://i62.tinypic.com/5b4ew.jpg (http://youtu.be/7n6QNXb6OhI)

Click on the photo or here ---> http://youtu.be/7n6QNXb6OhI

[latek]

What is that light underneath the front bumper near the left front tire?

[rallysupportnl]

Click ---> Photos Test Mikkelsen Brauneberg 2014 (http://www.rallysupport.nl/index.php?id=261)

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/afbeeldingen/2014/TESTMIKKELSEN2014/MIKKELSENTEST0005.JPG

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/afbeeldingen/2014/TESTMIKKELSEN2014/MIKKELSENTEST0011.JPG

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/afbeeldingen/2014/TESTMIKKELSEN2014/MIKKELSENTEST0002.JPG

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/afbeeldingen/2014/TESTMIKKELSEN2014/MIKKELSENTEST0003.JPG

[manthey]

What is that light underneath the front bumper near the left front tire?

from what I know, it's for data acquisition, measuring speed, acceleration etc
useful to compare with the data from the white polo wrc 2015

[dimviii]

Neuville testing at Finland
https://scontent-b-mad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/281847_734118789962996_8977588815068159210_n.jpg

[Juha_Koo]

I just heard that Neuville has crashed heavily in Finland tests.

[wwbroe]

I just heard that Neuville has crashed heavily in Finland tests.

Any more news on that crash, are they injured?

[Juha_Koo]

Any more news on that crash, are they injured?

I don't have any specific info (I was not present there), but AFAIK crew is OK.


Here is my small video from the tests earlier this week, Hänninen driving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml1RCfiYp3A

[Rallyper]

Where did tests go? Any well known former NORF stage? Let us know as soon as you get anything. Nothing on Twitter so far...

[makinen_fan]

Confirmed by Hyundai:
Hyundai Motorsport ‏@HyundaiWRC (https://twitter.com/HyundaiWRC) 1h (https://twitter.com/HyundaiWRC/status/487210690059698176)
Unfortunately an off has ended our Finland test a few hours early. #7 crew both fine. All test items complete. #WRC (https://twitter.com/hashtag/WRC?src=hash)

[dimviii]

from Neuvilles accident
http://www.maxrally.com/images/remote/http_assets.maxrally.com/uploads/images/Neuville_100714.png

polo testing for Germany
http://www.maxrally.com/images/remote/http_assets.maxrally.com/uploads/images/Neuville_100714.png

[dimviii]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-g1xRvk1vE&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um0XYCP3Zsc