WRC Testing

[Juha_Koo]

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

0:25 that's f**king IMMENSE! :O

[dimviii]

0:25 that's f**king IMMENSE! :O

yes it is!!

any photos from Neuvilles off from Fin media?

[Juha_Koo]

any photos from Neuvilles off from Fin media?

Nothing, there were very few photographers/filmers in the test and no one captured the off. Also after the crash there was very strict "no" concerning cameras.

[papar007]

Another one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml1RCfiYp3A

[satukata]

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

There was ambulans in picture, but crews are ok

[janvanvurpa]

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


Ahhh I see in their testing they brought along a GOOD car so they'd something to aim for...some idea of how far away from perfection they are.

Heja Saab 96:an! It's even red, as Gawd intended.

[OldF]

@janvanvurpa, here’s some Saab action for you.:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4KATQunve0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taQ88yPUTto

[dimviii]

Sordo testing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_kXX5zqXoI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEr9zHcxkl4

[rallysupportnl]

Video test Dani Sordo WRC Germany 2014!

http://i61.tinypic.com/15i9jf4.jpg (http://youtu.be/rTuFL54TfM4)

Click on the photo or here ---> http://youtu.be/rTuFL54TfM4

[Mirek]

Sordo again... just wow :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QySyObTj53g

[janvanvurpa]

@janvanvurpa, here’s some Saab action for you.:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4KATQunve0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taQ88yPUTto


Thank you! Those vids led to others..Tooo many hours...'87 1000 lakes with Vatanen and Blomqvist 2-and 3 in Sierras oi oi oi.

[rallysupportnl]

Video from Thierry Neuville's test today WRC Germany 2014!

http://i61.tinypic.com/2vxowmp.jpg (http://youtu.be/_lJNg-Kbckc)

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

[hanjob11]

Hello,

photos of todays tests of Thierry Neuville are online at .rally3.de (http://www.rally3.de/bilder/2014/test-hyundai/album-2/)

http://www.rally3.de/components/com_joomgallery/img_pictures//2014_2679/test_hyundai_2942/album_2_2944/testneuville2014_enkh_049_20140718_1128335949.jpg

http://www.rally3.de/components/com_joomgallery/img_pictures//2014_2679/test_hyundai_2942/album_2_2944/testneuville2014_enkh_076_20140718_1221931452.jpg

http://www.rally3.de/components/com_joomgallery/img_pictures//2014_2679/test_hyundai_2942/album_2_2944/testneuville2014_enkh_124_20140718_1215252703.jpg

http://www.rally3.de/components/com_joomgallery/img_pictures//2014_2679/test_hyundai_2942/album_2_2944/testneuville2014_enkh_145_20140718_1209434814.jpg

Karsten

[dimviii]

Excellent video with Neuville.Very well choosen spots.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq7tdz3MtNA

[HarriK]

Mikko started NORF PET today.

[satukata]

Mikko started NORF PET today.

Where Mikko is driving today?

[eib1]

Mikko started NORF PET today.

in facelifted Fiesta

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BtDc6PsIcAALzLc.jpg

[Allyc85]

Are they finally going to compete with the new front end?!

[Juha_Koo]

Interesting to see M-Sport guys using (most likely) event car in PET and not the regular test car... Maybe it has something to do with the facelift or money? Atleast Mikko complained in YLE Sport's interview that he hasn't gotten as much test days as it was discussed before the season.

M-Sport also has some challenges with the new Michelin LTX Force tyres, because of heavy demand, they have only 36 tyres for the entire PET stint of five days - that's nine sets of four tyres...

[dimviii]

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

[pantealex]

Today Mikko is testing with all white new nose Fiesta

and place was Ouninpohjantie, Jämsä

[pantealex]

Interesting to see M-Sport guys using (most likely) event car in PET and not the regular test car... Maybe it has something to do with the facelift or money?

Reason for blue color is saturdays Neste Oil Rally Battle in Helsinki where Mikko and Tommi Mäkinen will drive that Fiesta.

ps. Grönholm-Hyundai, Kankkunen-Citroen and Markku Alen with VW

[DonJippo]

Ogier Neste Oil Rally WRC test Finland 2014

http://youtu.be/Mcbsb5sDZOk

[DonJippo]

Another one

http://youtu.be/KU4LpAZ2fOA

[mousti]

Short video of Hirvonen testing..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_NP0R-khew&feature=youtu.be

[dimviii]

Mikko
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=V0oVyP4SCZU

[rallysupportnl]

Click ---> Photos Test Neuville Ensch 2014 (http://www.rallysupport.nl/index.php?id=263)

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/afbeeldingen/2014/TESTNEUVILLE2014/NEUVILLETEST0005.JPG

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/afbeeldingen/2014/TESTNEUVILLE2014/NEUVILLETEST0007.JPG

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/afbeeldingen/2014/TESTNEUVILLE2014/NEUVILLETEST0011.JPG

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/afbeeldingen/2014/TESTNEUVILLE2014/NEUVILLETEST0012.JPG

[Juha_Koo]

My video from Evans' test today! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tNSXfWdW8s

Very smooth driving, maybe not 110% attack to every place but very neat and clean. Lets see what he can do in NORF!

[N.O.T]

My video from Evans' test today! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tNSXfWdW8s

Very smooth driving, maybe not 110% attack to every place but very neat and clean. Lets see what he can do in NORF!

taxi driving.

[stefanvv]

My video from Evans' test today! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tNSXfWdW8s

Very smooth driving, maybe not 110% attack to every place but very neat and clean. Lets see what he can do in NORF!

Either the video is little slow, or the new fiesta engine is little sluggish...

[dimviii]

Ogier,excellent video!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=nAnyu2Z87l8

[dimviii]

Mikko
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rcWDuX-ME7k

[satukata]

This videos last picture you can see only the place where ogier went off. Ogier was very lucky in this place. High speed but only little damage. Rear light and bumber only damaged.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HHd1e-G8c4

[HarriK]

and Kubica allready crashed in PET
174

[Rallyper]

This videos last picture you can see only the place where ogier went off. Ogier was very lucky in this place. High speed but only little damage. Rear light and bumber only damaged.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HHd1e-G8c4

Start of vid is on famous place at Hassi stage where there were a couple of offs in 2011...

[Juha_Koo]

Today it was Latvala's turn... ;) --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCkvuM_Inn8

[dimviii]

Latvala
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YHjJ13RQDT4

Kubica
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=A_FpWBcRkZ0

[HarriK]

I was watching today JML and Meeke tests. One footage from JML PET:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152427588422182

[satukata]

Jarkko Nikara is going to test tomorrow!!!

[Extremrallye]

Back to France, another 2 fantastics days in Finland.
JML : http://youtu.be/W6UBwpFOOsg

Kubica : http://youtu.be/Le_t5OjTdgQ

Soon Ostberg and JML Airlines.

[dimviii]

Ostberg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=deqeP-xGixc

Nikara
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=OBpa5h7DkwE

[thuGG]

Kubica oboard from test:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHzOzn9E3B8

[bluuford]

Kruuda testing for NORF. In Rally Estonia I was looking why he is driving so bad and slow (hesitating, correcting all the time etc)... it seems that it was the car. Looks much better here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWMVbcq1AHA

[dimviii]

Latvala
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LBrVa_sIwJ0

[satukata]

latvala
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lbrva_siwj0

greates test video ever!

[Extremrallye]

greates test video ever!

Thx, with good grammatical error as in the title, but it was too late :-(

[dimviii]

Kubica day2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LEUwZOk6TYo

[rp]

Jarkko Nikara NORF 2014 tests:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5_gza-Zbjs&feature=youtu.be&list=UU0f8KK67xvqAs9_Uu1U-ntg

[makinen_fan]

The Yaris continues with testing
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10203297578893112&set=vb.1019242715&type=2&theater

[dimviii]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10203297578893112&set=vb.1019242715&type=2&theater

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10526103_313783725469495_8657984557427547593_n.jpg

[makinen_fan]

Longer video of the test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy59rYU85kU

[EightGear]

Was it Sarrazin behind the wheel? Does anybody know more?

[makinen_fan]

Was it Sarrazin behind the wheel? Does anybody know more?

apparently yes, and now Sebastian Lindholm (from planetmarcus twitter)

after Sarrazin .. today is Sebastian Lindholm to test Toyota Yaris Wrc [PHOTO] pic.twitter.com/dCVwmunGHd (http://t.co/dCVwmunGHd)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BucPH4mCMAA9EGg.jpg
(https://twitter.com/planetemarcus/status/497382951395819520/photo/1)

[Simorally86]

Here some pictures from Yesterday test by Toyota Yaris WRC in Italy....at the wheel Sebastian Lindholm!

http://csrallyphotos.weebly.com/test-toyota-yaris-wrc.html

or on facebook https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.348977268589654.1073741850.253244108162971&type=1

[rallysupportnl]

Click ---> Photos Test Ostberg Brauneberg 2014 (http://www.rallysupport.nl/index.php?id=264)

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/afbeeldingen/2014/TESTOSTBERG2014/OSTBERGTEST0010.JPG

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/afbeeldingen/2014/TESTOSTBERG2014/OSTBERGTEST0020.JPG

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/afbeeldingen/2014/TESTOSTBERG2014/OSTBERGTEST0022.JPG


& VIDEO

http://i60.tinypic.com/2u9ld1y.jpg (http://youtu.be/-MLLho5TOsM)

Click on the photo or here ---> http://youtu.be/-MLLho5TOsM

[dimviii]

Mads Germany
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8ZgVQJSqS44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_BfIFHr46O0

[AMSS]

Toyota in case someone missed it..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy59rYU85kU

[RS]

Latest Fabia R5 tests for anyone who doesn't make it to the ERC section:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuNUUyOE4aE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZF9cYrW7EW8

[rallysupportnl]

Video test Kris Meeke WRC Germany 2014!

http://i61.tinypic.com/2s63345.jpg (http://youtu.be/quziTa7m4p0)

Click on the photo or here ---> http://youtu.be/quziTa7m4p0

[rallysupportnl]

Click ---> Photos Test Meeke Veldenz-Germany 2014 (http://www.rallysupport.nl/index.php?id=265)

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/afbeeldingen/2014/TESTMEEKE2014/MEEKETEST0010.JPG

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/afbeeldingen/2014/TESTMEEKE2014/MEEKETEST0006.JPG

http://www.rallysupport.nl/fileadmin/template/main/afbeeldingen/2014/TESTMEEKE2014/MEEKETEST0009.JPG

[MotorsportManiac]

Great Video from Mads Ostberg Test

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txONLlcqvrU&list=UUSfxcpdggjwT2RUUGQrYvyg

regards Kevin

[makinen_fan]

Motorsport News ‏@MNRally 8m
Double World Rally champion Marcus Gronholm has joined Volkswagen as a test driver. He will support the team at test sessions #WRC


Motorsport News ‏@MNRally 7m
Gronholm had his first run in the #Volkswagen Polo R WRC during a gravel test at Fontjoncourse in France earlier this month #WRC


Are there any more info about this? Sounds interesting

[Hartusvuori]

Are there any more info about this? Sounds interesting

VW newsletter didn't give much more details, except saying that Grönholm will help the team in further development of Polo WRC at selected tests, backed by positive quotes from Grönholm and Capito.

[dimviii]

Ostberg-Meeke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SyXFR_hSOrw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_IniXm0I9eA

[makinen_fan]

Hyundai test photos with Bouffier
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/index.php?id=1083&tx_yag_pi1%5Brm%5D%5BalbumUid%5D=1123&tx_yag_pi1%5Brm%5D%5BgalleryUid%5D=652&tx_yag_pi1%5BitemListrm%5D%5BpagerCollection%5D%5B page%5D=1&tx_yag_pi1%5Baction%5D=list&tx_yag_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=ItemList&cHash=b5a2b1199a074eb2673b54e85a7b3392

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Motorsport News ‏@MNRally 8m

Are there any more info about this? Sounds interesting

"Two-time World Rally champion Marcus Gronholm has joined Volkswagen as a test driver to help develop the German manufacturer's Polo WRC.

The 46-year-old Finn recently took part in his first test with VW on gravel roads in southern France, and he is scheduled to drive the Polo again at selected tests.

Volkswagen motorsport director Jost Capito said: "We are delighted to have Marcus Gronholm on board as test driver for our WRC project.

"Marcus is one of the most successful and talented rally drivers around, and will support us with the further development of the Polo R WRC.

"Thanks to his in-depth understanding of technical aspects and his analytical skills, he will be able to provide our engineers with valuable input."

Gronholm's last WRC start came in 2010, when he made a one-off appearance for M-Sport in Rally Sweden.

"To get behind the wheel for the world championship-winning team is obviously a great opportunity for me," said Gronholm.

"I am really looking forward to having the chance to work on the further development of what is currently the best rally car out there."


Oh great - Gronholm making the best car even better, that's all the WRC needs ... :rolleyes:

[N.O.T]

Oh great - Gronholm making the best car even better, that's all the WRC needs ... :rolleyes:

Actually WRC needs exactly that... the best of the best (manufacturers, drivers, testers, broadcatsers) to work in it... the incompetence of the others is not VWs problem and should never be...

[stefanvv]

Oh great - Gronholm making the best car even better, that's all the WRC needs ... :rolleyes:

Yeah, Hyundais are coming 15' all guns blazing (well... whatever) and who knows what Toyota are about later. If VW are to stay until 2019 at least they need to keep up with new challenges.

[makinen_fan]

Is this some kind of way to get around the number of test days they are allowed, since Marcus is neither in the main or second team?

[rage82]

He will work on the car for 2015 afaik, so no problem with the limited test days.

[makinen_fan]

Mikko testing for Germany
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92139nJL2Ac&list=PLVyRAt2cxbxvvvW4MEXexl6uI1GClS6ca

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVwvuoFSz7k&feature=youtu.be

Even in the test he doesn't seem to have much confidence in the car

[nafpaktos]

Jari test Spagna 2014

http://s11.postimg.org/v6jejk5yr/image.jpg (http://postimage.org/)
image hosting free (http://postimage.org/)

[nafpaktos]

Evans!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=T8VZaKH3mLM&feature=youtu.be

[Zeakiwi]

Evans!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=T8VZaKH3mLM&feature=youtu.be
Looks like Evans is testing better than Mikko now....

[rallysupportnl]

Back in time - Test Petter Solberg & Jari-Matti Latvala - Ford Fiesta WRC - Rallye Deutschland 2012!

http://i61.tinypic.com/1z20tns.jpg (http://youtu.be/rzaZnjE86x8)

Click on the photo or here ---> http://youtu.be/rzaZnjE86x8

[thuGG]

Kubica:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUtD9BP1IRk

[hanjob11]

Fotos of todays testing of Robert Kubica are online -> rally3.de (http://www.rally3.de/bilder/2014/test-m-sport/album-4/)

http://www.rally3.de/components/com_joomgallery/img_pictures//2014_2679/test_m-sport_2982/album_4_2986/testkubica2014_enkh_048_20140816_1161864154.jpg

http://www.rally3.de/components/com_joomgallery/img_pictures//2014_2679/test_m-sport_2982/album_4_2986/testkubica2014_enkh_008_20140816_1505981994.jpg

http://www.rally3.de/components/com_joomgallery/img_pictures//2014_2679/test_m-sport_2982/album_4_2986/testkubica2014_enkh_111_20140816_1389091447.jpg

http://www.rally3.de/components/com_joomgallery/img_pictures//2014_2679/test_m-sport_2982/album_4_2986/testkubica2014_enkh_063_20140816_1023634296.jpg

more-> here (http://www.rally3.de/bilder/2014/test-m-sport/album-4/) <--

Karsten

[thuGG]

Another Kubica video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pOGW48xGo8

[rage82]

Another video from Kubica's PET for Germany: Watch "Robert Kubica | FLATOUT | Tests WRC Germany 2014" on YouTube - Robert Kubica | FLATOUT | Tests WRC Germany 2014: http://youtu.be/Iq0fO9kCHkY

[JieM]

Video Test Kubica -> http://youtu.be/5vvn-6wr2dY

Big attack !

[nafpaktos]

It's OBVIOUS that he is pushing much harder than mikko and evans.

[thuGG]

Another Kubica video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9cWF11RxYM

EDIT:
Another: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn4LNleDh4E

[RallyloverNL]

Some pics of the last test day before WRC Germany 2014!

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3841/14967344492_eba13126e1_o.jpg
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3909/14964594151_52cca36cd4_o.jpg
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3894/14781005209_05bf2d1479_o.jpg
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5559/14781092018_475ae04d1d_o.jpg

More pics here: RallyloverNL (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.268761686581323.1073741852.122215901235903&type=1&l=63124cdf0c)

[thuGG]

Robert's second day of testing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECS3Bj2Ejz4

[RICARDO75]

Nasser Al-Attiyah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1ZuKpe7K-I&feature=em-uploademail

[Priorat]

A bit late, but some pictures from Volkswagen tests in Catalunya two weeks ago:

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

[SpeedEstRacing]

my vidéo tests chris atkinson Rally Australia 2014: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5r1u9exJa8

[RICARDO75]

Chris Atkinson test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5r1u9exJa8&feature=em-uploademail

and Paddon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8Xo7CxQpN0&feature=youtu.be

[Hartusvuori]

http://yle.fi/urheilu/voiko_latvala_tehda_viela_ihmeen__pystyn_haastamaa n_hanet/7448226?ref=leiki-uup

VW were testing 2015 Polo WRC in Central Finland earlier this week. As far as I know Ogier tested on Monday and Latvala on Tuesday and Wednesday.

[jbmarcus21]

Toyota Motosport testing Yaris Wrc this week in France
==> Gallery Photos http://planetemarcus.com/tests-days-toyota-motorsport-episode4/

[jbmarcus21]

Full report Toyota Test Days with Video footage + Photos
http://planetemarcus.com/tests-days-toyota-motorsport-episode4/

[SpeedEstRacing]

my vidéo tests day asphalt , stéphane sarrazin in Toyota Yaris WRC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=IMYHarNyakY

[EightGear]

Aren't Toyota to decide about a possible WRC future by the end of September? If I read correctly, they just had a 4-day test with the Yaris.

I can't help but feel it won't be for nothing, and who knows how much more testing they're doing behind the scenes...

Also, does anyone know why George Donaldson will leave WRC Live after Australia...?

[Tofrallye29]

My pics are online
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5585/15216476501_14c71e2407_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pbCqk8)
Test - Toyota Yaris WRC - Sarrazin (https://flic.kr/p/pbCqk8) by Tofrallye29 (https://www.flickr.com/people/58819028@N07/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3855/15233362711_19fccbcb25_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pd7Y1F)
Test - Toyota Yaris WRC - Lindolm (https://flic.kr/p/pd7Y1F) by Tofrallye29 (https://www.flickr.com/people/58819028@N07/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5596/15049718630_5ca3985f79_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oVTK2q)
Test Toyota - Ford Fiesta WRC - Sarrazin (https://flic.kr/p/oVTK2q) by Tofrallye29 (https://www.flickr.com/people/58819028@N07/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3899/15049861268_f03f704527_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oVUtqG)
Test Toyota - Toyota GT86 R3 - Lindolm (https://flic.kr/p/oVUtqG) by Tofrallye29 (https://www.flickr.com/people/58819028@N07/), on Flickr
More here : https://www.flickr.com/photos/tofrallye29/sets/72157647122377260/

[Mirek]

The Yaris is the most ugly WRC car ever made and possibly the only WRC car I would call so...

[Eli]

The Yaris is the most ugly WRC car ever made and possibly the only WRC car I would call so...

nah the hyundai is uglier, at least with this livery...

[Miika]

I´d say they are all equally ugly-boring-looking at the moment, all shaped from the same mould. Without the stickers who could tell the difference.

[stefanvv]

All little cars are ugly:D

[Mirek]

I´d say they are all equally ugly-boring-looking at the moment, all shaped from the same mould. Without the stickers who could tell the difference.

Me. I swear I can recognize all of them up to 500 meters (if they are not behind a hill) :D

[manthey]

I guess Toyota used for direct comparison the ford fiesta wrc...right?

[Sulland]

The yaris looks even smaller than the rest of the A segment small cars!

Maybe Toyota again show some balls and uses this one: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9iyMirRgjPU

then we could have 3 manufacutrers using the same mould, and get an American brand in as well!

[SpeedEstRacing]

test Dani Sordo - rally de France: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwYHLu9OdOI

[SpeedEstRacing]

test bryan bouffier - rally de france: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kcAscx25iWA

[EightGear]

Toyota was testing in Belgium today. Their testing program seems quite intense.

EDIT:

A video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pILSMKctGU

Pics: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.827138160671267.1073741963.382886898429731&type=1

[jbmarcus21]

Ford M-sport begins test days France14 with Kubica [Photos]
http://planetemarcus.com/ford-m-sport-en-preparation-du-wrc-france-2014/

[dimviii]

Mads testing at Portugal,at the end of the video is visible the new aero.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=BTEpilsCi6c&app=desktop

edit found a photo from yesterday with Meeke
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B23poa4IYAAbWQR.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B21wEzMIYAIoA2w.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B21wEzcIQAE6t-6.jpg

[Doon]

[QUOTE=dimviii;1026926]Mads testing at Portugal,at the end of the video is visible the new aero.


VW must be crapping themselves now that Citroen have new aero!

[stefanvv]

Yeah, poor, poor VW:D

[dimviii]

some new ones
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B29SaVmIUAAZsiY.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B29SaajIgAAKer_.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B29SaYpIYAAhh-C.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B288-3yCUAA7EYV.jpg

[dimviii]

polo 2015 testing with Ogier and Latvala
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amDOpIqklYE&feature=youtu.be

[makinen_fan]

some new ones


Is the rear aero changed as suggested? I cant spot a difference from the current car

[dimviii]

Is the rear aero changed as suggested? I cant spot a difference from the current car

fins at the top like scubis 04.Till now they didn t have any fins at top.
http://jkresins.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/citroen-ds3-wrc-1741.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6e/Petter_Solberg_-_2005_Cyprus_Rally.jpg

[Andre Oliveira]

http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/hyundaiI20WRC2015Gravel02.jpg
http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/hyundaiI20WRC2015Gravel01.jpg

Video here (http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/2014/11/21/i20-wrc-2015-sur-la-terre/)

[HarriK]

I20 is 4doors now?

[stefanvv]

Yeah, this is the new one disguised.

[SubaruNorway]

Is it just me or is that some massive rear travel?

[stefanvv]

I don't think there is more travel, just seem the wheel arch is quite high

[CWJ]

I20 is 4doors now?

No. Just for the test because 3door is not allowed in public yet.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Meeke testing the (2015 ?) DS3 ... with new engine ? Sounds a bit different ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MqYOcZ_Rr0

[gorganl2000]

testing looks and sounds good
we will see how it does in 2015 competition with the upgrades

[dimviii]

Meeke testing the (2015 ?) DS3 ... with new engine ? Sounds a bit different ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MqYOcZ_Rr0

yeap sound at lift off is different

[noel157]

I'm waiting for the question about the light shining on the ground below Meeke's front bumper.... : )

[Francis44]

Something curious in this Monza video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL8F846D8397037873&v=zS1v17Oi_94).

At 0.12 and 2.20 minutes of the video, you can see the new spec Fiesta WRC used since Finland, however the engine sounds completely different from a normal Fiesta WRC. Can this be the new in-house built engine from M-Sport?! Or is it different exhaust?

[Rallyper]

Something curious in this Monza video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL8F846D8397037873&v=zS1v17Oi_94).

At 0.12 and 2.20 minutes of the video, you can see the new spec Fiesta WRC used since Finland, however the engine sounds completely different from a normal Fiesta WRC. Can this be the new in-house built engine from M-Sport?! Or is it different exhaust?

RX-version, isn´t it?

[mousti]

Can't be is not allowed and I think the sound would be 'heavier' if it would be the 600 HP RX engine.

[traxx]

http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/i20Wrc2015Front.jpg

http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/2014/11/21/i20-wrc-2015-sur-la-terre/

[dimviii]

watch the bumper lights from Neuvilles test
https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10392518_749448251788513_8602302812324943740_n.jpg ?oh=560596f00b9e8d2fc551891c5c54fc0d&oe=551B69B1

[manthey]

watch the bumper lights from Neuvilles test
https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10392518_749448251788513_8602302812324943740_n.jpg ?oh=560596f00b9e8d2fc551891c5c54fc0d&oe=551B69B1

seems 2 strobe lights :)
who is the supplier for these?

[Mirek]

The number of lights on the picture doesn't fit regulations.

[Allyc85]

Random question, how many tests has the Toyota Yaris WRC done since breaking cover? Seems to be a fair few pictures slowly being released, but generally of the same place.

[br21]

They done some testing, but from what I know they don't know their exact plans yet, so don't know if will ever use that car in rally. They also consider R5 program with young drivers, but nothing is sure at the moment. Most of those projects are made by TMG, without big support from Japan I think.

[dimviii]

from Neuvilles tests.Watch the roof scoop.Wtf?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B34BpDZCcAAyiNX.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B34Bq64CcAAQ6y_.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B34Bp7ACAAAZBCQ.jpg

[nafpaktos]

Maybe hit a branch or just the famous hyundai reliabilty.

[Mariusz]

Looks for me like he would be going surfing afterwards.

[tommeke_B]

Hänninen had a similar issue in Finland.

http://rally-image.be/foto/0430/images/061.jpg

[rage82]

Another video of Neuville tests for Monte Carlo made by Zagatoi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TUysBeI6Os&feature=youtu.be

[BDA Cosworth]

Maybe hit a branch or just the famous hyundai reliabilty.

They are pretty damn reliable nowadays.

[Juha_Koo]

According to photos, the weird-sounding Fiesta of Valentino Rossi in Monza Show was PX14 HHY, chassis 43. Apparently the newest Fiesta WRC what there is, first rally was WRC Finland this year with Hirvonen.

Hirvonen also used the car in WRGB, so M-Sport would have had roughly 1,5 weeks to change the engine and transport the car to Italy.

[Rallyper]

So what do you mean by changing engine? It is something different isn´t it? Maybe the M-Sport own developed one?

[stefanvv]

So what do you mean by changing engine? It is something different isn´t it? Maybe the M-Sport own developed one?

Kubica was concerned Rossi has some kind of boosted engine

[nafpaktos]

Andreas Mikkelsen says

Conditions on Sweden test. Not easy to drive in slush conditions! @rallysweden

http://s29.postimg.org/jvpuhvtg7/image.jpg (http://postimage.org/)
upload png (http://postimage.org/)

[Juha_Koo]

So what do you mean by changing engine? It is something different isn´t it? Maybe the M-Sport own developed one?

I don't know, I was just speculating as it was previously discussed that the engine sounded different to normal.

[dimviii]

Sordo testing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDAsiWnXZ9Y&feature=youtu.be

[br21]

According to photos, the weird-sounding Fiesta of Valentino Rossi in Monza Show was PX14 HHY, chassis 43. Apparently the newest Fiesta WRC what there is, first rally was WRC Finland this year with Hirvonen.

Hirvonen also used the car in WRGB, so M-Sport would have had roughly 1,5 weeks to change the engine and transport the car to Italy.

Some time ago when I was at MSport they had there new body fiesta WRC with tuned up engine - turbo from Focus WRC I think, bigger restrictor, etc, etc. It was sounding nice!!!
I'm not telling Rossi had that engine in Monza, only telling what I saw and that in theory it is possible. Changing engine, together with exhaust (at least part of it), engine wiring loom, ECU, etc is not that big deal, easy to do during one work day.

[Andre Oliveira]

This one? Ford Fiesta RS34

http://auto.img.v4.skyrock.net/8135/72068135/pics/3200090215_1_2_Q9dsqncj.jpg

[RS]

Do they not have scrutineering at Monza?

[dimviii]

Do they not have scrutineering at Monza?

according to Kubicas interview maybe there is no so strict...

[Vaggelis27]

http://www.ewrc-results.com/carinfo.php?cid=13&spz=2269 This is the car that Rossi drove in Monza...

[Rallyper]

http://www.ewrc-results.com/carinfo.php?cid=13&spz=2269 This is the car that Rossi drove in Monza...

But nothing about the engine...

[Andre Oliveira]

Some photos of Neuville test here (http://ewrc-results.com/foto.php?e=20751&t=Test-Neuville-Hyundai-Pre-Monte-Carlo-2015-2014)

http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2014/photos/test_neuville_hyundai_pr_monte_carlo_2015_2014/dba_img_8508.jpg
http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2014/photos/test_neuville_hyundai_pr_monte_carlo_2015_2014/dba_img_8491.jpg
http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2014/photos/test_neuville_hyundai_pr_monte_carlo_2015_2014/dba_img_8704.jpg

[dimviii]

nice video from Zagatoi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TUysBeI6Os

[dimviii]

another nice one from Borl

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aoQbVqHA88

[stefanvv]

another nice one from Borl

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aoQbVqHA88

Studded tyres too?!?

[nafpaktos]

Test

http://en.best-of-rallylive.com/News/Winter-testing-VW-in-Sweden-Hyundai-in-France

[AdvEvo]

Awesome to see the cars on winter tires on tarmac. The cars are more lively and much much more fun to watch then on full tarmac (slick) tires.

[dimviii]

Sordo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE9_RqdNYvM

[traxx]

During winter tests, Gilles De Turckheim is Ogier's co-driver because of a last shoulder surgery for Julien Ingrassia
http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/2014/12/06/vw-deja-en-suede/

[manthey]

So what do you mean by changing engine? It is something different isn´t it? Maybe the M-Sport own developed one?
according to a discussion on a fb italian rally page, clues were raised by Alessandro Bosca and famous co-driver Gigi Pirollo
Bosca wrote that he was behind Rossi and in a straight he smoked him in the extent of 20mt
The comment of Pirollo was insightful: he explained that the car and the engine are prepared only to race the km of Rally di Monza, instead his car driven by Capello was with "standard" engine. So a very very health engine but still "regular", it wil not last a wrc event but this rally show yes



Do they not have scrutineering at Monza?
yes, evidence of that is vr46's fiesta was caught 10kg lighter...he paid a fine

[dimviii]

Neuville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUyZ0XIJom0&list=UUOzVBAgwIryGfFgGR9Bqpqg

[Mirek]

according to a discussion on a fb italian rally page, clues were raised by Alessandro Bosca and famous co-driver Gigi Pirollo
Bosca wrote that he was behind Rossi and in a straight he smoked him in the extent of 20mt
The comment of Pirollo was insightful: he explained that the car and the engine are prepared only to race the km of Rally di Monza, instead his car driven by Capello was with "standard" engine. So a very very health engine but still "regular", it wil not last a wrc event but this rally show yes

Dimviii may correct me but I don't buy this story for two points.

1) To have significantly better acceleration which is clearly visible You need really big difference in power or the shape of the power curve. Last week I was on a circuit stage where cars accelerated on a straight from 2nd gear chicane. Fabia WRC made cca 20-30 meters advantage on 200 meters long straight over gr.N Impreza. Don't forget that a lot of that difference is due to higher exit speed from the chicane and faster gear changes, not only due to more powerful engine.

2) You can not tune restricted engine with limited turbo boost to have for example 30 Hp more by sacrificing some reliability. That is possible with engine where reliability is the primary power limitation such as Moto GP or Fomula 1 engines but not with something which complies with WRC regulations. At least I don't believe it is possible. Same goes to a completely different sound.

Honestly I haven't followed the previous discussion and therefore I don't want to judge Rossi's car in any way. What I wanted to say is that the explanation above sounds very unlikely to me.

[dimviii]

Mirek is right,in an engine with restrictor you cant produce significant extra power so he can ''smoke'' the other car as said .
All these inside regulations of course.The only gain can be is from ''leaner'' programm at ecu.We are talking about 5-10 bhp (best scenario because car is already ''pushed'' near limits) and these 10 bhp cant ''smoke'' of course any car.These 10 bhp can risk the engine.
Outside regulations with other fuels,bigger restrictors of course it is possible.

[focus206]

About Rossi/Monza, I can say that those suspicions about Rossi's car being different from the others are years old, every year is the same story. What was different this year is that in Rossi's team there were also 2 amateur drivers (so with other 2 supposely extra-tuned Fiestas), which performed MUCH better than what could have been expected from them. This is why, other than Kubica's comments, this year suspicions increased and this whole thing got even "international".

[mousti]

As we have seen Rossi's car was Hirvonen's car. Probably again prepared by MSport, a full spec "factory" Fiesta WRC with probably MSport engineers who tuned it perfect for a circuit, because Rossi brings alot of money with Monster, Oakley etc. His car against a private WRC with less budget, older engine etc. Will make a bit of difference in speed but besides that I think the thoughts about cheating are not right.

[manthey]

Dimviii may correct me but I don't buy this story for two points.

1) To have significantly better acceleration which is clearly visible You need really big difference in power or the shape of the power curve. Last week I was on a circuit stage where cars accelerated on a straight from 2nd gear chicane. Fabia WRC made cca 20-30 meters advantage on 200 meters long straight over gr.N Impreza. Don't forget that a lot of that difference is due to higher exit speed from the chicane and faster gear changes, not only due to more powerful engine.

2) You can not tune restricted engine with limited turbo boost to have for example 30 Hp more by sacrificing some reliability. That is possible with engine where reliability is the primary power limitation such as Moto GP or Fomula 1 engines but not with something which complies with WRC regulations. At least I don't believe it is possible. Same goes to a completely different sound.

Honestly I haven't followed the previous discussion and therefore I don't want to judge Rossi's car in any way. What I wanted to say is that the explanation above sounds very unlikely to me.

I add also shorter gears, that may "help" a bit more

put the speakers off, just look to catch differences about power's delivery
http://youtu.be/S_KiVEd643Q

[Quad]

The key is that Rossi's Fiesta sound on Monza is diffrent to M-Sport cars in WRC. It's much louder and clearly rocketing from start much stronger. If Kubica between words given some thing to understand about it I think he has much more knowledge to say about that. He tested many WRC cars, and Fiesta WRC cars aswell so he knows how this Fiesta should behave

[N.O.T]

Monza is a clown show... why you care what cars are being used ? and does it matter ?

[bluuford]

I can see from the video that it was very wet. Even with 100 hp more, you cannot see the difference by eye on such a conitions. Tyres are the main players there. Just a slightly different compound or texture can give so much extra acceleration/traction that you are able to see it by eye.

[Mirek]

Hannes don't tell me You can't see a difference in acceleration of gr.N car and WRC on wet asphalt. If so You need glasses ;)

[br21]

Just by removing silencer in the exhaust you're making sound of the WRC car completely different. No change in performance. But usually when car is louder/sounds more aggressive people think/have feeling that car is faster.

[mousti]

And like we already know MSport has installed silencers in their rallycars, what I find a pity.. So that could explain it all like br21 says, I already thought that too.

[Mirek]

And like we already know MSport has installed silencers in their rallycars, what I find a pity.. So that could explain it all like br21 says, I already thought that too.

Every homologated rallycar car must have silencer in my opinion. There is a loudness limit in the regulations due to the fact that rallies take place on public roads.

[bluuford]

Hannes don't tell me You can't see a difference in acceleration of gr.N car and WRC on wet asphalt. If so You need glasses ;)
I have slow vision.. ;-) ok,this comparision was a bit over the limit :-P

And about the silencer.. this time they were on the cricuit.. so no public roads and no such rules:-)

[tommeke_B]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10858461_10152830875240733_3572494635904927028_n.j pg?oh=bef13be39a2dd4aeeb605db05fe2d6f3&oe=550D61A4&__gda__=1425614770_81c31bb848ab44749aa0b4be7b3f00d 4 Chardonnet was testing this 208 R5 today, probably for Monte? In the background I can recognize the service-vehicles from Trajectoire (team of Marc Amourette).

[br21]

This used to be Peugeot Sport test car, maybe now in hands of Trajectoire

[Eli]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10858461_10152830875240733_3572494635904927028_n.j pg?oh=bef13be39a2dd4aeeb605db05fe2d6f3&oe=550D61A4&__gda__=1425614770_81c31bb848ab44749aa0b4be7b3f00d 4 Chardonnet was testing this 208 R5 today, probably for Monte? In the background I can recognize the service-vehicles from Trajectoire (team of Marc Amourette).
please let them make it a reliable WRC car

[stefanvv]

The "whale" was very reliable

[Mirek]

During the development of the "whale" half of the team didn't leave to Hyundai...

[Eli]

The "whale" was very reliable

how about what came before the "whale"?

[stefanvv]

how about what came before the "whale"?

Not so much

[Rallyper]

Anything from VW tests in Sweden? I mean videos. Swedish newspaper Expressen says they weren´t aloowed to film test.

[Tom206wrc]

how about what came before the "whale"?


The "dolphin" ??? :p:

[dimviii]

nice video with Neuville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHUS3t26hno&list=UUqqNMlxcI7LfDo7giD_dhlA

[stefanvv]

nice video with Neuville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHUS3t26hno&list=UUqqNMlxcI7LfDo7giD_dhlA

Seems they're testing the winter tyres a lot.

[dimviii]

vw pre Monte test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w69kkJL90Rw

[dimviii]

Mikkelsen pre Monte
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSx7fSkDfaE

[dimviii]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG5UB0I1EUQ

[eib1]

M-Sport begins Monte tests today

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B44zz5_CAAEprk4.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B44z1RoCQAIfLW0.jpg:large

[dimviii]

new rear spoiler for polo
also longer steering column=seats are way back the end of door
http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/16/63/90/74/20141212.jpg
http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/16/63/90/74/20141210.jpg

[stefanvv]

VW is preparing to clean the road?

[dimviii]

Ηyundai is testing at Sweden.Photo from Sandells twitter
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B46G3UKCEAA62Rx.jpg

[dimviii]

Ogier testing for Monte
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij1PkcR2CM0

[EstWRC]

Tänak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e59G359AZSE&feature=youtu.be

Tänak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5htNJNIzoQ

[jbmarcus21]

Full Gallery [PHOTOS] & [VIDEOS] test days VW with Mikkelsen & Ogier http://planetemarcus.com/volkswagen-motorsport-en-preparation-pour-le-rallye-wrc-monte-carlo-2015/

[jbmarcus21]

Tanak testing also for MC15
http://planetemarcus.com/ott-tanak-en-tests-pour-le-rallye-wrc-monte-carlo-2015/ [Photo + Video]

[bluuford]

Evans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e59G359AZSE&feature=youtu.be

Tänak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5htNJNIzoQ
These Videos are both Tänak. Elfin was still at home on Monday :-)

[EstWRC]

These Videos are both Tänak. Elfin was still at home on Monday :-)

yeah i tried to edit my post earier today but then the forum went down.

[dimviii]

very nice photos from pre Monte testing with Ogier
https://scontent-a-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10846357_443920739114761_350449199703242717_n.jpg? oh=6a6f4a3a3b2c666cacd5bafd5344451c&oe=54FD94E7
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10849735_443920602448108_2371682393858729164_n.jpg ?oh=06996722ba032eb24ff1f6e97e891285&oe=54FA1EAB&__gda__=1426678306_a5f58ebbe53901ac5598b29ac728125 3
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10372102_443920375781464_7125204223064751136_n.jpg ?oh=683adcfe7ae62f6cd011f76fdaa7c7be&oe=554210BC&__gda__=1430367492_a802a6fe60b44956fa949969f9ccffe 4

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.443920122448156.1073741841.241407642699406&type=1

[EstWRC]

Nice one of Tänak, on the limit on many places

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85_budGZ4Jc&feature=youtu.be

[bluuford]

Nice one of Tänak, on the limit on many places

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85_budGZ4Jc&feature=youtu.be
Looks like they were testing several outside camera positions as well :-P

[makinen_fan]

MSport to use the LED spotlights on the WRC. I think Tanak was testing with the conventional spotlights

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5DD11ICIAAL9zP.jpg

[tommeke_B]

Is it allowed to have these led-lights? I heard that with Fiesta R5 there have been some issues on scrutineering. This can be found in FIA regulations:
http://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/regulation/file/261%20%2814-15%29_12.09.2014.pdf page 11.
"A maximum of 6 additional headlights are authorised, including the corresponding relays, on condition that this is accepted by the laws of the country.
If the series fog lamps are kept, they are counted as additional headlights."

[stefanvv]

Well 1 led array is probably counted as 1 headlight. Just as daylights on normal cars perhaps

[jbmarcus21]

Today JML testing Monte-Carlo15

Full Gallery Photos http://planetemarcus.com/volkswagen-motorsport-en-preparation-pour-le-rallye-wrc-monte-carlo-2015/

[Rasantes]

Latvala crash in test today...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5E2te4IIAEAC1S.jpg:large

[dimviii]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/p180x540/10382152_10152670536193952_3758538375540737471_n.j pg?oh=9275426742e5fb3bb77be066b714d020&oe=55090FD0&__gda__=1430476907_4bbff3bcb3cf8d1d17636e5a28a85d0 8




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM_wLUq6IrY

[Eli]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM_wLUq6IrY Latvala testing for MC 2015

[dimviii]

https://scontent-b-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10385580_670273876403858_3054323798082029528_n.jpg ?oh=7e77d2cdd992e1cc6112898ea7029710&oe=55392D2B
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1512539_670273879737191_4373248030013326065_n.jpg? oh=0180b50f2749a1a9f4eae4f9623b2880&oe=5508E49D&__gda__=1427060896_ed2f1247384119e2986c8befef91066 a
https://scontent-a-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10846416_670273859737193_2359516708839233189_n.jpg ?oh=1eca5dd77bfcb160fe08f7b6e4c8bd97&oe=55041971
more
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.670273833070529.1073741882.396537113777537&type=1

[dimviii]

Latvala
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWCCjX1f484&feature=youtu.be

[rage82]

Another crash for Latvala today on the pre event tests- pic.twitter.com/HAVPzeYWjh.
Maybe he's trying too hard, hoping to win or finish on the podium in Monte and after that win in Sweden to start his championship campaign in the best possible way.

[dodge33cymru]

Or practising to get a good road position in Sweden ;)

[stefanvv]

Not so adapted to the new Polo yet?

[rage82]

Not so adapted to the new Polo yet?
I think he's testing with the old Polo because of the livery. The 2015 Polo is the white one seen at Ogiers test.

[Rallyper]

Another crash for Latvala today on the pre event tests- pic.twitter.com/HAVPzeYWjh.
Maybe he's trying too hard, hoping to win or finish on the podium in Monte and after that win in Sweden to start his championship campaign in the best possible way.

Or trying to win the PET?? :) NUmber plate was 518 on JML car. Old test car had 361. (?)

[EstWRC]

Evans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2NtaE7wi4E

[dimviii]

exit No2
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5IqnFKCQAE0ZDI.jpg

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=896227777078704

[Rallyper]

exit No2
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5IqnFKCQAE0ZDI.jpg

Really?

[dimviii]

yes Per.

[nafpaktos]

At least we know what to expect from him.in every exit he says that he sees the positive aspect of thr thing and he learns.,i think he learns nothing since he continues to have exits all the time as when he was young in the sport.

[Hartusvuori]

At least we know what to expect from him.in every exit he says that he sees the positive aspect of thr thing and he learns.,i think he learns nothing since he continues to have exits all the time as when he was young in the sport.

In 2014 season he crashed in Portugal (retired), Germany (retired) and Wales (lost time). If compared to his team mate Ogier, he crashed in Sweden (lost time) and Germany (twice, retired both times). Both had issues in other rallies too, but not to my recollection crashes. So just to set the record straight, he does not crash all the time. He does crash, but this is a sport of rallying.

[jbmarcus21]

Lorenzo Bertelli testing today Monte Carlo 2015 with Fiesta Wrc and Pirelli tyres
[Photo] ==> http://bit.ly/1Azd0xk

[stefanvv]

At least we know what to expect from him.in every exit he says that he sees the positive aspect of thr thing and he learns.,i think he learns nothing since he continues to have exits all the time as when he was young in the sport.

I think he is just over-motivated to start the season well in Monte Carlo, a Rally has never been his friend. Probably needs to cool a bit and try to find the right balance of speed and consistency there.

[bluuford]

Maybe VW rally team needs to spend some budget to use all their 2014 not to have reduced one in 2015 :-P

[dimviii]

Latvala
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWO3Ti0sYnE

http://nsa33.casimages.com/img/2014/12/18/141218114952197330.jpg
http://nsa34.casimages.com/img/2014/12/18/141218114952508777.jpg
http://nsa33.casimages.com/img/2014/12/18/141218114954402108.jpg
http://nsa34.casimages.com/img/2014/12/18/141218114956407454.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Monte Carlo today !

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5NRPKtIIAAJPQn.jpg:large

[dimviii]

Latvala

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42uWxk3Fg1s

[nafpaktos]

Pushing hard

[dimviii]

VW en route to Monte Carlo 2015
BY TRAXX - 19/12/2014

The Volkswagen team today ended a week of preparation for testing at the Monte Carlo. Last Sunday, Andreas Mikkelsen served aboard the Polo R WRC version 2014 on a special day in the Alpes de Haute Provence. The Norwegian was unconvincing, the restraint on a narrow path that did not put in trust. The 2015 version of the Polo will be a very small exit that day. Monday is Sébastien Ogier who took the wheel of the Polo. This time, it is mostly about the version 2015 that the French will make his runs for 2 days. The first was rather on dry ground while the second was in moisture. On Monday, the man of the country went on the runs to travel more than 200km in the day. Julien Ingrassia, still recovering from his latest shoulder operation is Gilles De Turckheim copilotait that the world champion.

Wednesday, it was the turn of Jari-Matti Latvala on the same basis as Mikkelsen. In the first part of the morning, the runs were widely spaced, unconvincing passages, the long wait for the audience. Around noon, the first flakes began to fall. The ground was already fat, it becomes slippery. In early afternoon, the snow began to stand on the floor, large portions was covered with a thin layer of snow. Jarri-Matti Latvala continued by increasing the frequency of passages, the steering is sharp, despite the difficult conditions, we finally have the impression of seeing a quick car. Snowfall does not cease, the snow gradually begins to accumulate on the road. Since the beginning of the afternoon, the Finnish is snow tires (without nails) on ground more slippery, it is increasingly the attack. An early warning before us it comes out a little wide of a light rapid curve takes a long rope and too early before the plant puts a hand brake stroke to get out, good move! On the next run, the Polo will not get to our observation point, you hear the engine of the Polo cut just after impact. In a fast right after a left Latvala lost the rear of the car that licks the slope. He explains, still in the car after several meters across, seeing that he could not resolve the situation, he decided to aim for between 2 trees on the other side of the road. Polo cuts down a tree then stops on another ten meters in low-cons of the road. The crew is not affected, but the Polo well banged up. If riding tire was adapted settings was not. With an aggressive setup for a dry road, the Polo was very vivid. It is only 16h but the day ended on the stage. In terms of assistance, we will work until midnight on the last car it ready for the next day.


New day, new special: the snow is gone but the ground is very wet. Unlike the previous passages keep coming with an attack early in the day. The edge of the road, it's nice to see. In fast combos, you can see an agile car and very accurate. In a row by 5/6, the Polo comes in a prematurely after a string a bit wide output, a flick of the steering wheel and she finds herself immediately on track smoothly without drifting, without forcing. A little further, the pin is wider than the day before, it leaves the possibility of a wider operation which the Polo spring with a nice grip. While the soil is very fat, self manages to wrest free skate to raise. The passages keep coming up a new incident. From the first left after a rolling start the Polo is hitting the outside wall. The front right damper passes through the cup, the rear suspension strikes right also. Polo placed on the ground freezes in the middle of the road. No problem for the crew, but Jari-Matti Latvala is furious when he communicates with his team by radio. He later explained that he was not informed him that new tires were mounted on the car. The road before the test base not to heat the tires, cold and not lapped gums have propelled the Polo in the first wall. The rest of the day, he routinely perform a heating run before taking off full speed. But the lunch break was long: 4 hours of work on the car. Finland will then be only a few day passes before enchainer night.

Today is Andreas Mikkelsen who is back at the wheel of the Polo on the basis used by Ogier on his second day.

VW seems clearly to be the most advanced team for next year. His 2015 self running for months, after the development phase, the team was able to move to the finest setting for the first round of next season. On the model with the livery (Version 2015), we could see appear some aero modifications: small patches on the front bumper and wheel arches and a new rear spoiler. It loses its vertical fins (retrieved by the Citroën fin seen in tests in Portugal !!) and down a little less on the sides. In addition to these external aspects, like all others, Polo offers changing relationship with a pallet. The team putting priority on reliability, FX Demaison was first asked to design a single system by abandoning the "manual" leverage used until this year. So he put pressure on his technical team to achieve a seamless system because without backup. Then finally, the lever remains present in aid of the pallet system. To position ballast in context, the team working on the weight of the different components. The new regulation has eased the engine. The box is more compact. Work has also been done on the transmission.

FX Demaison: "The car is the same, the model is the same, the frame is the same, the shell is the same and the arch is the same, except the harness ties for comfort reasons of crew. Small details change. The regulation allows us to have a slightly lighter engine. The transmission is optimized because, in this area too, the constraints have been liberalized. The gearbox will be better suited to our car, more compact, but not lighter since the minimum weight is observed. »

http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/2014/12/19/vw-en-route-pour-le-monte-carlo-2015/

[dimviii]

Latvala
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUEY96J6-_E

[Andre Oliveira]

Andreas Mikkelsen photos here (http://ewrc-results.com/foto.php?e=21187&t=Test-Andreas-Mikkelsen-Rallye-Monte-Carlo-2015-2014)

http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2014/photos/test_mikkelsen_2014/dba_img_8926.jpg

Jari-Matti Latvala photos here (http://ewrc-results.com/foto.php?e=21188&t=Test-Jari-Matti-Latvala-Rallye-Monte-Carlo-2015-2014)

http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2014/photos/test_latvala_2014/dba_img_0024.jpg

Lorenzo Bertelli photos here (http://ewrc-results.com/foto.php?e=21189&t=Test-Lorenzo-Bertelli-Rallye-Monte-Carlo-2015-2014)

http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2014/photos/test_bertelli_2014/dba_img_0333.jpg

[dimviii]

We are on your second day of testing for Monte Carlo, what impressions of these tests?
It was not the best beginning for these tests Monte Carlo, we're out on the first day, but we managed to repair for the second day. The conditions were good the first day because it was dry then it became very difficult. I am very satisfied because we could try different kinds of tires on snow. It was very interesting, we 170kms. On the second day, the road is wider with more constant conditions: wet. More generally, I am very satisfied with the behavior of the car, she very very good driver and the reactions are good. It is generally very good, there are some details to improve.

This is not the first time that the new car is used in trials, but this is the first meeting to prepare a rally outside development. Is it faster?
We are now focused on the new car, there is more work on the old. The goal is that it is faster, but for the moment I can not give figures. When working on a new car is to be faster. It's December in the Alps, it's more to get a general idea and then back before the rally for finer adjustments.

The steering wheel gearshift is not a novelty in the WRC, you've used on the Focus, is that it changes the way of driving?
I have used this system so come back is nice. I have no problem with that, for me it was more difficult with the mechanical lever. In some situations, a brake, this may be better to use the lever. But I really have no problem using this automatic system that works really well.

Is it interesting to have both hands on the wheel?
Yes, it's easier. For example, if it is on asphalt, having a chord, if changing a ratio and that it is the part on a slippery, it is found to react with one hand. Now, you keep both hands on the wheel, if we get on a slippery area, it is best to correct.

What is the best development of this new car?
For me, I think this is the shift driving. Report really is changing very fast. (Tchoou tchoouuu tchouu tchouu!) It's really fast. The new car is very good on asphalt. I feel like in a circuit car.

Do you think you can beat Sebastien Ogier at the Monte-Carlo?
This is his home rally and there will also Sébastien Loeb. Both are hard to beat. I finished 5th in 2014, if I finished in the top three, I'll be really happy with this season.

What is your goal for next year? Title of course?
It's starting to make a point that I am in the rally so it's really what I want: to win the championship!

To win the championship, you have to beat Sebastien Ogier ...
Yes, you have to fight it and have a good season. It is 2 times world champion, it is very hard to beat, I think he wants 3rd title. It will be very hard, but that's why I'm here: we work and we fight.

Do you think these two outputs when testing is a kind of pressure before the time in your battle with Ogier?
No, no .... I know my limits now!

Are you sure?
Yes I Do!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzuyUVkXM0M

http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/2014/12/20/interview-jari-matti-latvala-essais-monte-carlo-2015/

[EstWRC]

Evans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dISPoJ8Hp5Y

[EstWRC]

Tänak also from bestofrallylive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2JlehxsRsw

they make great videos!

[Eli]

Tänak also from bestofrallylive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2JlehxsRsw

they make great videos!

they should be promoting WRC!!!

[MartijnS]

Most of the shots they use in their daily WRC videos are the same as used in the footage of the regular broadcasts...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Tänak also from bestofrallylive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2JlehxsRsw

they make great videos!

Their videos look great but are ruined by always playing music on them so cant hear the cars... :(

[dimviii]

Karlip ‏@Karlip1 3 ώρεςΠριν από 3 ώρες
Even the Yaris WRC can't have clean test days - an off for it! via @MundoRallyes | @voiceofrally @planetemarcus

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5TNETvIMAADm9F.jpg

[Extremrallye]

JML 2 days of tests, 2 off, but very nice tests :
Video : http://youtu.be/qUEY96J6-_E?list=UULhq2kgtJN3yESuvoq-q5mw
Interview : http://youtu.be/uzuyUVkXM0M

[Mirek]

Karlip ‏@Karlip1 3 ώρεςΠριν από 3 ώρες
Even the Yaris WRC can't have clean test days - an off for it! via @MundoRallyes | @voiceofrally @planetemarcus

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5TNETvIMAADm9F.jpg

Who was driving?

[PLuto]

Who was driving?

According to the style of finish, it looks like Jari-Matti :D

[Hartusvuori]

Who was driving?

This picture is from September. It was Sebastian Lindholm driving.

[Ounin]

[QUOTE=EstWRC;1030276]Tänak also from bestofrallylive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2JlehxsRsw


Still a strange sight to me; a DMack driver for some years in a Michelin promo!

[mousti]

[QUOTE=EstWRC;1030276]Tänak also from bestofrallylive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2JlehxsRsw


Still a strange sight to me; a DMack driver for some years in a Michelin promo!

And previously to that there were big logos of Michelin on his Fiesta WRC.

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[AMSS]

[QUOTE=EstWRC;1030276]Tänak also from bestofrallylive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2JlehxsRsw


Still a strange sight to me; a DMack driver for some years in a Michelin promo!

To make it even funnier he`s company OT-racing is Pirelli importer for Estonia.... :)

[EstWRC]

[QUOTE=EstWRC;1030276]Tänak also from bestofrallylive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2JlehxsRsw


Still a strange sight to me; a DMack driver for some years in a Michelin promo!

Heh some years. Just this season in WRC2 and one rally in 2011. But yeah im so happy that he got the seat in M-sport. Cant wait the season to begin. Counting the days.

[Ounin]

You've got a bucket full of talents there in Estonia let alone WRC, what's your countries' secret??
You have to stay up whole season busy times ahead with Karl Kruuda , Sander Pärn and Ott Tanak!

[EstWRC]

i dont know whats our secret, i have also thought about it, lol. But yeah we've always had great talents here since the word "rally" is known i think.

Like you said busy times with Tänak, Pärn, Kruuda, and also Timmu Kõrge is putting his budget together for competing ERC.

Gonna be great season for us Estonians:)

[Rallyper]

The secret as for Finland is fast swaving gravel roads used for rallies. That makes men out of boys driving on 5th and 6 th gear all the time. In difference from Sweden using very often small twisty roads even in championship rallies.

[Ounin]

That's obvious I know that, but you must have an extraordinary good rally climate to persuade sponsors with enough budgets to get started, all depends on popularity of Rally, what's the secret about that

[stefanvv]

Is still Vatanen head of Estonian's ASN? That might answer some questions about how serious they are.

[EstWRC]

Is still Vatanen head of Estonian's ASN? That might answer some questions about how serious they are.

Yes he is:)