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racerx1979
18th October 2017, 23:10
Rain scheduled for tomorrow and they are testing again. So they might just get the best of both worlds in the odd case Wales is dry

dimviii
19th October 2017, 06:45
Meeke
https://youtu.be/Uj-Tn5ffuHg

Fast Eddie WRC
19th October 2017, 11:22
Rain scheduled for tomorrow and they are testing again. So they might just get the best of both worlds in the odd case Wales is dry

It wont be that dry, like in the Meeke video. Even if its not actually raining the Welsh roads will be pretty damp and muddy after the first cars.

rs7
19th October 2017, 13:21
https://www.motorsport-news.co.uk/columns/who-has-the-early-edge-for-rally-gb/

"The verdict? Simple. M-Sport’s Ford Fiesta WRC looked like an all-conquering force; Hyundai’s i20 Coupe WRC exited most corners looking like a beached fish trying to fight its way back into the water."

“His car broke down. I can’t see that Nerve-vile bloke getting very far.” <- this is pure gold :D :D

mknight
19th October 2017, 14:26
It wont be that dry, like in the Meeke video. Even if its not actually raining the Welsh roads will be pretty damp and muddy after the first cars.

You know Meeke was testing in France right?

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https://www.motorsport-news.co.uk/columns/who-has-the-early-edge-for-rally-gb/

"The verdict? Simple. M-Sport’s Ford Fiesta WRC looked like an all-conquering force; Hyundai’s i20 Coupe WRC exited most corners looking like a beached fish trying to fight its way back into the water."

“His car broke down. I can’t see that Nerve-vile bloke getting very far.” <- this is pure gold :D :D


Clearly M-Sport should be good on their home rally with unlimited testing on similar surface, but David Evans writing article that predicts Rally GB performance based on what a tractor driver said and watching 2 passes in testing..... ok.

swanny
19th October 2017, 14:41
I think David Evans is taking the piss, that is the impression I get from reading the article...

tomhlord
19th October 2017, 16:00
Meeke
https://youtu.be/hFUedcMTeTU

It's just a shame it's Wales next and not Sardegna....

Fast Eddie WRC
19th October 2017, 17:18
You know Meeke was testing in France right?



I did and that's why I said it wont be dry like that (France) in Wales.

I cant understand when the C3 has problems on gravel why they aren't testing in the country where the next rally is. They could make some progress on that dusty French gravel but then be all at sea again on the slimy Welsh stuff...

Matton did say its very expensive to test in Wales though ! ;)

cmac
19th October 2017, 17:54
I cant understand when the C3 has problems on gravel why they aren't testing in the country where the next rally is. They could make some progress on that dusty French gravel but then be all at sea again on the slimy Welsh stuff...

Matton did say its very expensive to test in Wales though ! ;)[/QUOTE]


They don't have any testing days left,so can only use there nominated testing venue.

doubled1978
19th October 2017, 20:13
I know this isn't really going to tell them what their car will be like in the mud on WRGB, but I happen to think the overall handling balance of the car looks way better than in previous tests. The rear end looks way more secure. Of course the specific circumstances of the test conditions are unknown to me, but from the short clips it looks better.

dimviii
20th October 2017, 19:55
Breen
https://youtu.be/cMzWzp2xs7M

SubaruNorway
22nd October 2017, 18:19
If anyone is doing Østberg's test in Wales tomorrow there might be a possibility to get your clips shared in a little video, send me a PM if you're going :)

Fast Eddie WRC
25th October 2017, 17:26
Rovanpera in Wales
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DM_fknDW0AAphLi.jpg:large

AnttiL
25th October 2017, 18:35
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4QoaPPZMKI

Rovanperä test onboard

EstWRC
6th November 2017, 11:20
according to this account Toyota is testing parts for 2018


https://twitter.com/RallySolo/status/927461461076709376

AnttiL
6th November 2017, 11:32
according to this account Toyota is testing parts for 2018


https://twitter.com/RallySolo/status/927461461076709376

Hänninen was supposed to do testing work in Spain during Rally Australia.

EstWRC
6th November 2017, 15:50
They are testing indeed https://twitter.com/esapekkalappi/status/927533751449587714

jbmarcus21
7th November 2017, 08:06
Test Days Sébastien Loeb - Daniel Elena Peugeot 306 MAXI #RallyduVar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU2c9dYJu4g&feature=youtu.be

pantealex
7th November 2017, 15:54
Hänninen was supposed to do testing work in Spain during Rally Australia.

He is.

But EP is driving now with new aero.

EstWRC
11th November 2017, 11:12
Hanninen with the new 2018 aero kit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-vD8mCnMrE

photos http://www.culturaracing.es/2017-test-toyota-wrc-berja/

Eli
25th November 2017, 13:55
Does anyone know they'll be testing again (pre-2018)?

EstWRC
25th November 2017, 14:37
In December but I don’t know the exact dates.

Andre Oliveira
25th November 2017, 15:08
December 2

SubaruNorway
25th November 2017, 15:11
I might be interested in test information for Kall, Sweden. I think it's usually been the week before christmas?

EstWRC
29th November 2017, 11:35
December 2

you mean m-sport or what team specifically?

Andre Oliveira
29th November 2017, 12:56
I think Toyota is the first. 2/4 december

KKS
30th November 2017, 01:25
Hanninen with the new 2018 aero kit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-vD8mCnMrE

photos http://www.culturaracing.es/2017-test-toyota-wrc-berja/
Great to see that Juho still in a mix

SubaruNorway
30th November 2017, 08:28
Veiby and Rovanpära testing in Dagali, Norway next week for Skoda Motorsport
http://www.norsk-rally.com/index.php/10-uncategorised/10948-skoda-motorsport-tester-i-norge-neste-uke

Simmi
30th November 2017, 09:57
Looks like the info about Kalle hooking up with Skoda is true. Will be interesting to check the tyres he's on during that test.

It's interesting because I'm sure I read one of the things they wanted for Kalle was the ability to sample WRC machinery in testing - hence why M-Sport and Hyundai were supposedly the main options.

Hartusvuori
30th November 2017, 10:55
Looks like the info about Kalle hooking up with Skoda is true. Will be interesting to check the tyres he's on during that test.

It's interesting because I'm sure I read one of the things they wanted for Kalle was the ability to sample WRC machinery in testing - hence why M-Sport and Hyundai were supposedly the main options.

Maybe Skoda WRC in the making? :-) One must keep dreaming.

Allez Andruet
30th November 2017, 10:58
It's interesting because I'm sure I read one of the things they wanted for Kalle was the ability to sample WRC machinery in testing - hence why M-Sport and Hyundai were supposedly the main options.

Would there be a conflict between R5 Fabia and WRC Yaris?

pantealex
30th November 2017, 14:35
Would there be a conflict between R5 Fabia and WRC Yaris?

From Toyota side NO conflict, maybe from Skoda.

EstWRC
4th December 2017, 10:55
FIrst picture of Tänak testing for Monte with Toyota


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQMkb1YWsAAa0hT.jpg

https://twitter.com/planetemarcus/status/937633227140890624

https://instagram.com/p/BcRq5zcAwn1/
https://instagram.com/p/BcRtbj2DgGh/

Andre Oliveira
4th December 2017, 12:06
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQMtV4NWAAAO8Mn?format=jpg&name=medium

EstWRC
4th December 2017, 17:17
little clip https://twitter.com/eWRCresults/status/937703812487409664
https://twitter.com/RallyingUK/status/937709684894650368

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQNNJNRWkAYQt3L.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQNXMOZWAAI5JMA.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQNT_Q-WAAIuqxr.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQNT91eW4AAhLPZ.jpg:large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQMy3W6WAAErdGJ.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQMy42bXkAAGoRS.jpg



https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQNjuCvW4AAm-NW.jpg

EstWRC
4th December 2017, 18:52
Tänak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GzcAsRdGBk

dimviii
4th December 2017, 19:00
https://youtu.be/xxzxoks6ubE

EstWRC
4th December 2017, 19:23
nice gallery https://www.facebook.com/pg/julienpixelrallye/photos/?tab=album&album_id=960077867488689


https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/24302187_960079360821873_6955781835586554514_o.jpg ?oh=859d0ea68b65e776bb2147a82549c1f2&oe=5ACF27B1

Andre Oliveira
4th December 2017, 20:21
Another one: https://youtu.be/p5i2Xnb09Ow

EstWRC
4th December 2017, 20:21
E: Andre beat me

look how he is loosing the front splitter at 4:23

lnvs
4th December 2017, 21:54
look how he is loosing the front splitter at 4:23To be exact it's just one of the dive planes. ;)

EstWRC
4th December 2017, 21:59
oh, my bad, you are right

interesting that Tänak did test at the same place with quite similar conditions last year with the Fiesta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lce9jd_wWc

Mirek
4th December 2017, 22:03
Isn't it Col de Perty from former RMC stage Moutauban sur l'Ouvéze?

rage82
4th December 2017, 22:13
Isn't it Col de Perty from former RMC stage Moutauban sur l'Ouvéze?Yes , you are right, in 2012 the stage was Montauban Sur l'Ouveze - Eygalayes.

Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using Tapatalk

Andre Oliveira
4th December 2017, 22:13
Other of Tänak: https://youtu.be/C_IUCfX8kf0

Mirek
4th December 2017, 22:22
Yes , you are right, in 2012 the stage was Montauban Sur l'Ouveze - Eygalayes.

I thought so because I was there in 2012 (and several years before during IRC times).

Andre Oliveira
4th December 2017, 22:31
Vídeo 5: https://youtu.be/D_ymHORKJfQ

Vídeo 6 (with drone): https://youtu.be/tOanBhy-4Gc

EstWRC
5th December 2017, 06:08
https://youtu.be/R6sac9Di_jQ
https://youtu.be/ZG6FaPkL_gU

Andre Oliveira
5th December 2017, 14:12
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQSQPLlXkAAGTWz?format=jpg&name=medium

Andre Oliveira
5th December 2017, 16:13
Day 2: https://youtu.be/tvYhRR1HBIo

Andre Oliveira
5th December 2017, 18:31
Tänak: https://youtu.be/5vTiZXTs9pU

https://youtu.be/as1-89YDDuM

EstWRC
5th December 2017, 18:42
Tänakhttps://youtu.be/as1-89YDDuM

holy shit i thought he is gonna crash!

Andre Oliveira
5th December 2017, 18:47
Another one: https://youtu.be/p9bN81MM2K0

EstWRC
5th December 2017, 19:10
Gallery from Julien Pixelrallye again https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=ms.c.eJxFjskNwEAIAzuKjJez%7E%3B8YiwZI8R2MbyuF JCMLFkU8100KZNAxLRnvyehnv1%7E%3BOYorQQN1%7E%3BVPnz z3p4%7E%3Bz37tPW0vufdmz3Yvp2%7E%3B%7E_5acvl4H2uv%7 E%3BpMD5m5895AeYsMNU%7E-.bps.a.960077867488689.1073742095.377417859088029&type=1

https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/24785144_960681864094956_407091041620035824_o.jpg? oh=8620db09508102dbd76cdde03785ff4f&oe=5ACF2613

Andre Oliveira
5th December 2017, 20:23
https://www.facebook.com/louka.sorriani/media_set?set=a.1701466419916696.1073741842.100001 600630868&type=3

https://scontent.fopo2-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/24296657_1701466696583335_8023709303480271758_n.jp g?oh=082fefa606a95dd5fa42b10f649c1ffe&oe=5ACF861C

spiderem
5th December 2017, 21:44
I start to like the Yaris more and more. It looks blisteringly quick in the hands of Tanak (in the hands of Latvala too sometime). If reliability is here next season, fasten your seat belt all as we are in for an amazing championship.

Andre Oliveira
5th December 2017, 22:59
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x78G-62LDTg

EstWRC
6th December 2017, 00:58
one more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM7ZIiJT5hA

itix
6th December 2017, 03:09
Tänak hasn't lost his bold ways for sure. Sat with my mouth wide open after that video for a bit hahahaha.

Very interesting season to come!

EstWRC
6th December 2017, 10:39
Citroen also testing today and with two cars present. Saw It in Breens Instagram feed. Hopefully we will have videos later

Fast Eddie WRC
6th December 2017, 13:20
I hope to hear some comments soon from Tanak about his opinion of the Yaris and how it compares to the Fiesta.

I also think next season the cars could be even closer in performance when they have their 2017 problems and reliability sorted out.

Allez Andruet
6th December 2017, 13:30
I hope to hear some comments soon from Tanak about his opinion of the Yaris and how it compares to the Fiesta.
I don't think we can count too much on that. Yes, it's more that likely that Tänak will be asked about it, but the answer is probably something like "both cars have their strengths".

N.O.T
6th December 2017, 13:32
I hope to hear some comments soon from Tanak about his opinion of the Yaris and how it compares to the Fiesta.

he will say the normal PR bullshit every driver says when they change teams... the car has his ups and downs and its different than the fiesta blah blah blah....

dimviii
6th December 2017, 14:11
BILLIOT Jérémie‏*
@planetemarcus
#WRC Today @EsapekkaLappi debuts Test Days for next #montecarlo18 with Toyota GAZOO Racing (thanks @Julienprioux ) #photos ► http://bit.ly/2BFBLhF

EstWRC
6th December 2017, 14:26
I don't think we can count too much on that. Yes, it's more that likely that Tänak will be asked about it, but the answer is probably something like "both cars have their strengths".

exactly!

like always with testing videos, it is impossible to judge and know how fast someone is until we see the first stage times but it seems to me that he looked quite confident with the car?

but that can be misleading too.

pantealex
6th December 2017, 15:18
I hope to hear some comments soon from Tanak about his opinion of the Yaris and how it compares to the Fiesta.

I also think next season the cars could be even closer in performance when they have their 2017 problems and reliability sorted out.

I believe he allowed to speak about Toyota in only next month, 2018 that is. And probably will say only PR words.

Andre Oliveira
6th December 2017, 16:00
Lappi: https://youtu.be/44BfNKQlP34

Andre Oliveira
6th December 2017, 18:03
Lappi 2: https://youtu.be/-CrvUlS1IGc

Andre Oliveira
6th December 2017, 18:37
Lappi 3: https://youtu.be/XwpgAVFUKF0

EstWRC
6th December 2017, 18:56
Gallery of Lappi https://www.facebook.com/pg/julienpixelrallye/photos/?tab=album&album_id=961234530706356


https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/24879635_961235114039631_3921379674939221092_o.jpg ?oh=0f2e848aa0ea27f568ea9df837bc160c&oe=5AC5481D

Andre Oliveira
6th December 2017, 19:23
Lappi 4: https://youtu.be/Ufp5SQ3yGM8

itix
6th December 2017, 20:58
exactly!

like always with testing videos, it is impossible to judge and know how fast someone is until we see the first stage times but it seems to me that he looked quite confident with the car?

but that can be misleading too.Well yeah... We just need to remember last season when everyone thought Citroen would be the strong team. Look how well that turned out.

We can probably make a better assessment this year because the teams will develop what they have and we have a fair idea what they are starting from.

I don't think Citroen will improve much for instance and even if they sort out their issues and become competitive they don't have any quick consistent drivers.

Toyota has a strong line up but questionable pace on some events. Have a chance if they can get their car more reliable.

Msport will likely have the most reliable car also next year but I can't help but wonder if they can keep up with development.

Hyundai is the favorite if they can sort out their reliability. They have the strongest budget, driver line up and quickest car (and I don't expect that to change). They have no excuses next year.

...but i might be 100 percent wrong. That's the fun bit about a new season. So many unknown factors.

Andre Oliveira
6th December 2017, 21:35
Lappi by Zagatoi: https://youtu.be/IWBNA2p8Mgc

EstWRC
6th December 2017, 22:09
so much sideways compared to Tänak...different type of road of course.

Andre Oliveira
6th December 2017, 22:45
Lappi: https://youtu.be/j2toPlDN40A

Marcco
7th December 2017, 08:58
Well yeah... We just need to remember last season when everyone thought Citroen would be the strong team. Look how well that turned out.

We can probably make a better assessment this year because the teams will develop what they have and we have a fair idea what they are starting from.

I don't think Citroen will improve much for instance and even if they sort out their issues and become competitive they don't have any quick consistent drivers.

Toyota has a strong line up but questionable pace on some events. Have a chance if they can get their car more reliable.

Msport will likely have the most reliable car also next year but I can't help but wonder if they can keep up with development.

Hyundai is the favorite if they can sort out their reliability. They have the strongest budget, driver line up and quickest car (and I don't expect that to change). They have no excuses next year.

...but i might be 100 percent wrong. That's the fun bit about a new season. So many unknown factors.

About Citroen. I don't think it's quite true, because C3 actually was fast car out of the box, but it had, as Matton expressed, "limited operating window" issue.
So going back to testing videos, I think you can judge speed from a video, it's just that you see it on this specific road/conditions, but it doesn't mean the same will be on a rally stage.

Fast Eddie WRC
7th December 2017, 10:19
I also think next season the cars could be even closer in performance when they have their 2017 problems and reliability sorted out.

Malcolm Wilson agrees with me ! ;)

https://www.motorsport-news.co.uk/news/rallying-news/wrc/wrc-title-fight-will-go-to-the-wire-in-2018/

EstWRC
7th December 2017, 13:28
Latvalas turn today


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQcLx5xVQAAhsAj.jpg



https://twitter.com/Bartolbia84/status/938732015444287488

Andre Oliveira
7th December 2017, 15:03
Tänak by Zagatoï: https://youtu.be/v9xYscLrd6k

Andre Oliveira
7th December 2017, 19:56
Latvala: https://youtu.be/C3Rz0IbMZuE

Andre Oliveira
7th December 2017, 20:35
Latvala 2: https://youtu.be/SAbH2l4nCr4

EstWRC
8th December 2017, 08:32
I hope to hear some comments soon from Tanak about his opinion of the Yaris and how it compares to the Fiesta.

His first words about the car at yesterdays estonian autosport union gala were something like this: "Some work to be done but you can do things with this beast" or like "there's a beast inside"...i cant do a good translation because it sounds weird even in estonian.

Andre Oliveira
8th December 2017, 19:57
Latvala 3: https://youtu.be/TABzUB8NURE

EstWRC
11th December 2017, 10:55
Meeke https://www.instagram.com/p/Bcjp5R6FFOL/

RICARDO75
11th December 2017, 12:41
Kris Meeke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMIoQYBt9PU&feature=em-uploademail

EstWRC
11th December 2017, 14:44
same place where Tänak tested last week

https://youtu.be/UMIoQYBt9PU?t=32

https://youtu.be/sM7ZIiJT5hA?t=57

Reis Eduardo
11th December 2017, 15:13
Meeke

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUuDbd0A1b4

Andre Oliveira
11th December 2017, 16:02
https://youtu.be/zpehP-zXVO4

Meeke by Anthony Bailet

wrc2017
11th December 2017, 16:44
stunning picture quality on some of them videos. i know it looked torrential rain.. but Meeke doesn't seem fully committed on those videos

Fast Eddie WRC
11th December 2017, 16:50
His first words about the car at yesterdays estonian autosport union gala were something like this: "Some work to be done but you can do things with this beast" or like "there's a beast inside"...i cant do a good translation because it sounds weird even in estonian.

Thanks... that sounds quite promising.

I expect him and the car to be quick, its just the car's reliability that needs to improve over last season.

dimviii
11th December 2017, 16:52
found this photo at French forum,seems he had a small off

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_12_2017/post-1072-0-89565100-1513003561.jpg

Rallyper
11th December 2017, 17:38
Better off on testing, than ...

dimviii
11th December 2017, 17:44
if you watch properly the photo,seems like an roll?

EstWRC
11th December 2017, 18:03
Thanks... that sounds quite promising.

I expect him and the car to be quick, its just the car's reliability that needs to improve over last season.

and to add to that...Järveoja also saying the first impression was very positive and they just need to make some small adjustments to feel more comfortable in the car (seats, belts etc).


if the weather allows then next test around christmas time in Jyväskylä.

dimviii i think you maybe right, seems like a roll.

Andre Oliveira
11th December 2017, 19:01
https://www.facebook.com/citroenracing/posts/10155150111137057

https://scontent.flis8-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/24991041_10155150109262057_9197468561027878695_n.j pg?oh=2e77124de6430af7335877d4d8a39161&oe=5A891ED1
https://scontent.flis8-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25289341_10155150109607057_6568136632377880652_n.j pg?oh=b6362997413fd0f4370a8dc66d79f7a8&oe=5AC41838
https://scontent.flis8-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/24900264_10155150110157057_2340318842685267867_n.j pg?oh=e56bf5b419202f3d56638f109177faa9&oe=5ACA936D

Andre Oliveira
11th December 2017, 19:10
Meeke by RemMcrae: https://youtu.be/zw6EvDNffjA

ESTR
11th December 2017, 19:20
if you watch properly the photo,seems like an roll?

No surprise at all

dimviii
11th December 2017, 19:21
Meeke by RemMcrae: https://youtu.be/zw6EvDNffjA

This video has been removed by the user.

wrc2017
11th December 2017, 20:08
high risk of aquaplanning, melt water stream across road and heavy rain. car looks very low and no commitment through cuts.. fully off throttle... https://youtu.be/zpehP-zXVO4

Andre Oliveira
11th December 2017, 21:29
This video has been removed by the user.


Here now: https://youtu.be/KTV6kfuzmJU

BigWorm
11th December 2017, 23:10
New diffuser on that C3? Hard to see but for me but it looks more robust and not as wobbly anymore.

nafpaktos
11th December 2017, 23:57
Better off on testing, than ...

kris is not doing such discriminations

Andre Oliveira
12th December 2017, 10:24
Evans in white Red Bull livery, clip by Hugo Blancher: https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/940499860314316800/pu/vid/1280x720/ZAYmtAKV5o7LeYvs.mp4

Andre Oliveira
12th December 2017, 11:22
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQ1tdXCX4AMiEPP?format=jpg&name=900x900

AnttiL
12th December 2017, 11:38
That's also a big blue oval

Rallyper
12th December 2017, 11:44
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQ1tdXCX4AMiEPP?format=jpg&name=900x900

Honestly, a good looking car.

EstWRC
12th December 2017, 11:46
That's also a big blue oval

it has also been there previous seasons.


looks awesome in white with that red bull logo!


sure it is EVans? some saying in twitter it is Ogier.

Watson
12th December 2017, 13:50
I was just thinking on RBs youtube there is a video of Ogier testing and interviews in Finland. They were using the plain white testcar there. Maybe they wanna do a preaseason video with Ogier and Evans and have the car dressed more nicely for the purpose.

dimviii
12th December 2017, 14:15
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bcl5V0mnnpS/

Watson
12th December 2017, 14:42
https://www.rallye-magazin.de/wrc/artikel/d/2017/12/11/ogier-steigt-in-monte-testbetrieb-ein/

Seems like the Ford test must be Evans since this article says Ogier will test on the 13th and 14th. Furthermore, Ogier is quoted of saying that they are working on getting the handling more to his liking which means making the car edgier and reacting more drastically to inputs. According to him Evans also appreciates that sort of characteristic. He says that he doesn't know anything about the rumours that there will be a major upgrade in March but that he would of course welcome it. I think he is just keeping the cards close to his chest on that last note.

Does anyone know how long M-Sport will test in Monaco for? One would imagine the ominous third driver could do with some practice as well.

AnttiL
12th December 2017, 14:45
it has also been there previous seasons.

Right, didn't realize it has been there all along in the test car

Tarmop
12th December 2017, 14:57
Not all the time, but mostly yes.

Andre Oliveira
12th December 2017, 15:03
Meeke: https://youtu.be/YhQW7Kv2zm4

dimviii
12th December 2017, 16:00
https://twitter.com/hugo_blancher/status/940600302365036544

RICARDO75
12th December 2017, 18:23
Mikkelsen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_hCgn70UdQ

dimviii
12th December 2017, 18:31
Breen today testing,so Breen will do Monte
Citroën Racing a démarré ce lundi ses essais préparatoires au prochain Rallye Wrc Monte Carlo avec Kris Meeke qui a pris le volant de la C3Wrc avec des conditions difficiles sous des pluies torrentielles. Craig Breen reconduit dans les effectifs du Team en 2018 a enchainé ce mardi après-midi.
Read more at http://planetemarcus.com/citroen-demarre-ses-essais-wrc-monte-carlo-2018/#hTiRIL5HYfZQss2O.99

EstWRC
12th December 2017, 18:36
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQ3RCJvW4AUm80b.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQ3RC-YX0AI6lV8.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQ3RFcGWsAEMV6Y.jpg


https://twitter.com/RubnPerez/status/940637816899473408

Andre Oliveira
12th December 2017, 19:25
Meeke and Breen: https://youtu.be/t_0djncN2gY

Fast Eddie WRC
12th December 2017, 19:31
Right, didn't realize it has been there all along in the test car

Not an M-Sport logo in sight either...

I guess Ford and Red Bull will be taking over the main sponsorship on the 2018 Fiesta... MS-RT making way for the money.

EstWRC
12th December 2017, 20:27
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQ3pQwnUMAAQCvu.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQ3pQwzV4AAOUKU.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQ3pQwwVwAEyXrP.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQ3pQwvVQAAurLD.jpg




https://twitter.com/ChristianWRC1/status/940664427602378752

Andre Oliveira
12th December 2017, 20:28
Mikkelsen by Anthony Baillet: https://youtu.be/N8rahMRkT9o

EstWRC
12th December 2017, 20:40
Breen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbKDzf1L5yE

EstWRC
12th December 2017, 20:43
Meeke and Breen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFdn_whJbTE

Andre Oliveira
12th December 2017, 20:59
Another of Meeke/Breen: https://youtu.be/poCtQmWaQ3A

Andre Oliveira
12th December 2017, 21:01
Evans: https://youtu.be/4u4Fs5iLaks

Andre Oliveira
12th December 2017, 21:36
Evans by Rallye Chrono: https://youtu.be/g35Fv7L5jE8

Andre Oliveira
12th December 2017, 21:44
Evans by Zagatoï: https://youtu.be/hzFOv2eomhw

EstWRC
12th December 2017, 21:59
they should keep the livery just like it, looks awesome.

Thousandlakes
12th December 2017, 23:02
Anybody know if Ford made already new engine. This Fiesta sounds little different than 17 model. And what about other teams? Using new engines in monte testing? Regulations? Perhaps 400hp+ already ;)

Andre Oliveira
12th December 2017, 23:28
Mikkelsen: https://youtu.be/1oImESUfDMI

rs7
13th December 2017, 06:17
Did you notice Mikkelsen's car has Toyota style mirrors?

EstWRC
13th December 2017, 08:10
not only, the rear looks also Toyota-like since wales IMO.


https://wrcwings.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/neuville-wales-rear-wheel-arch.jpg

Andre Oliveira
13th December 2017, 10:01
Ogier today

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQ6cd9yWkAISouM?format=jpg&name=large

Andre Oliveira
13th December 2017, 10:04
Mikkelsen: https://youtu.be/Yt2yIdkfWpk

tomhlord
13th December 2017, 10:23
Did you notice Mikkelsen's car has Toyota style mirrors?

Also, looks like one of them went missing at some point.

Andre Oliveira
13th December 2017, 10:29
So it is true thay Hyundai allready use it 2018 spec in GB as Nandan said and some user denied.

mmm
13th December 2017, 10:44
Still no aero updates on the Fiesta. Seems like resources are going into other parts of the car.

Tarmop
13th December 2017, 11:03
Well, at the moment i can`t say anything bad about their aero if they attatch that spoiler. All the other cars have had problems with it (apart from maybe Hyundai?).

Watson
13th December 2017, 11:25
Still no aero updates on the Fiesta. Seems like resources are going into other parts of the car.

They said they will use facilities in the US to develop aero-upgrades. That might take some time to set up. Hence maybe the rumours that the evolution of the car won't arrive before March.

EstWRC
13th December 2017, 14:09
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQ6Z1XiW0AAJM_0.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQ6Z1X7XUAAR5or.jpg

AnttiL
13th December 2017, 14:14
The next step is renaming the car Hyundai Yaris WRC

BigWorm
13th December 2017, 14:38
The next step is renaming the car Hyundai Yaris WRC

...entered by Hyundai GAZOO?

Andre Oliveira
13th December 2017, 14:49
Mikkelsen: https://youtu.be/NuD_YxSXlHA

ESTR
13th December 2017, 15:04
I'm worried by the fact that they focus so much on aero. Sure is important but with so much problems in suspension section and not aero they will no have excuses if i20 will let them down again on tarmac events!!

AnttiL
13th December 2017, 15:18
I'm worried by the fact that they focus so much on aero. Sure is important but with so much problems in suspension section and not aero they will no have excuses if i20 will let them down again on tarmac events!!

Where did you get this fact that nothing is being done for the suspension?

RICARDO75
13th December 2017, 15:24
I'm worried by the fact that they focus so much on aero. Sure is important but with so much problems in suspension section and not aero they will no have excuses if i20 will let them down again on tarmac events!!

The new rear doesn't tell me anything about aerodynamics. It seems to me that is to release heat. There was one situation or another that the rear bumper melted in 1 or 2 rallies

RICARDO75
13th December 2017, 15:30
Craig Breen on dry conditions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXeykssi3GY&feature=em-uploademail

tomhlord
13th December 2017, 15:57
Looks to me that the Citroen is riding slightly higher up, especially at the rear, vs tarmac in 2017. Could be wrong?

Andre Oliveira
13th December 2017, 16:04
Ogier by Planetemarcus: https://youtu.be/swXrSEl3lb4

Andre Oliveira
13th December 2017, 17:38
Ogier by SudRallye: https://youtu.be/JlxWtOOB5Xc

Andre Oliveira
13th December 2017, 17:56
Ogier: https://youtu.be/e4J9dSccqPI

spiderem
13th December 2017, 18:48
tricky conditions for Ogier? it looks like more sliding around than usual.

RICARDO75
13th December 2017, 19:15
Ogier by soundrallye
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p-Vo8gAIFw&feature=em-uploademail

Andre Oliveira
13th December 2017, 19:21
Sordo by PapaJulien: https://youtu.be/dDsw07gudbk

Fast Eddie WRC
13th December 2017, 19:29
Watching the PET's so far I think Tanak looks the most exciting... but then I guess it's more fun for him trying out a different car for the first time !

Mikkelsen also looked impressive and his i20 appeared very stable and easy to control.

Breen looked really on it too... he's so enthusiastic and loves every bit of rally and it shows.

Andre Oliveira
13th December 2017, 19:42
Sordo by RivieiraRally.net: https://youtu.be/WLG6FgHWMSo

Andre Oliveira
13th December 2017, 20:28
Ogier by Zagatoï: https://youtu.be/v6yDlTJGoCU

Andre Oliveira
13th December 2017, 20:40
Ogier by RallyeChrono: https://youtu.be/tVZAsZRTwSA

RICARDO75
13th December 2017, 20:58
Sordo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w59_0WLRNG0&feature=em-uploademail

Andre Oliveira
13th December 2017, 21:04
Meeke/Breen by Ludorallye: https://youtu.be/32z4gAGCSaQ

EstWRC
13th December 2017, 21:10
bone dry conditions for the teams this week, quite a contrast compared to last week when Toyota guys tested in full snow (Tänak day 1) and on icey/slippery tarmac.

Andre Oliveira
13th December 2017, 21:22
https://www.facebook.com/pg/GuillaumeGPhotographie/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1823386634550379

https://scontent.flis8-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/24993515_1823789071176802_8418870122647868965_n.jp g?oh=0cf328650dbfeab8e2de5fd6182cc73a&oe=5AC3FB7B

Andre Oliveira
13th December 2017, 22:20
Sordo by Nico Gusti: https://youtu.be/pZCLlFCykQY

dimviii
13th December 2017, 22:49
Scott Martin‏*
@scottmartinat
1st time testing the #C3WRC on typical MonteCarlo stages for Craig & I. Last time on the black stuff was WRC Germany! A good 2days in the car. No snow 4 us, but we for next time #WorkingHard

Andre Oliveira
13th December 2017, 22:56
Ogier by Ardeche Rallye Passion: https://youtu.be/1B65aR_srrk

Andre Oliveira
13th December 2017, 22:58
Sordo by Benjamin Azema: https://youtu.be/VBf0u4WLc7E

Andre Oliveira
13th December 2017, 23:55
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10155913642868431&id=283672888430

https://scontent.flis8-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25289479_10155913642993431_2584722133903458529_n.j pg?oh=d65c4257f6b7158d1bf5a58c589cb809&oe=5A8921EC
https://scontent.flis8-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25152129_10155913642848431_1385006452293155501_n.j pg?oh=cf4619dd9e0761aca5e0aba074c35119&oe=5AD588F6
https://scontent.flis8-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25158104_10155913642758431_7931865655020364757_n.j pg?oh=f517923247f28b5a5b738f3b9a626d2a&oe=5ABB32FB

Andre Oliveira
14th December 2017, 00:09
https://www.facebook.com/eric.rochette.9/media_set?set=a.1809575039084577.1073741865.100000 962968815&type=3

https://scontent.flis8-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25152214_1809575589084522_977951290653472199_n.jpg ?oh=2a1b7e2c38d74b62e7036501e5745293&oe=5ACB9FA3
https://scontent.flis8-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25152149_1809576052417809_9170441599099280792_n.jp g?oh=414e8076494c23139b89f7129d5e940c&oe=5AD6A4A8
https://scontent.flis8-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25299533_1809596279082453_6256233964242289065_n.jp g?oh=9c2b31bc4e223f6e1342e80a524c0861&oe=5AD15644

Andre Oliveira
14th December 2017, 01:52
https://www.facebook.com/BastienRouxPhotographie/posts/939885022836881

https://scontent.flis8-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/25182403_939885026170214_7721454618934318017_o.jpg ?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=9be9a4dcf6fed991f8e29a802d77313a&oe=5ACECE08
https://scontent.flis8-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/25299569_939884886170228_454803995578208846_o.jpg? efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=c9b2de4f4d1975981ac348ba318ac064&oe=5ACC3B86
https://scontent.flis8-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/25398162_939884819503568_2910500899479963564_o.jpg ?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=1b3b8705eaa6a1c4818f1b4a2c87f17f&oe=5A8985BB

dimviii
14th December 2017, 11:23
from French forum

Small exit without concurrency this morning for Breen. Exactly in the same place as Meeke at the beginning of the week.


http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_12_2017/post-716-0-02228200-1513193843.png


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQ_sAypX4AAioyW.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQ_sAymXUAA-Dt5.jpg

Andre Oliveira
14th December 2017, 12:39
Ogier today again, pic of Nora Coline

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DRAOj81XcAUBuSQ?format=jpg&name=large

dimviii
14th December 2017, 13:05
https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25299522_805692299615667_8979293234331732482_n.jpg ?oh=0357fa07deaaa6a94663b1d27ac4a500&oe=5AD0CECC
https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25395726_805692609615636_7754715758163480863_n.jpg ?oh=3e4f37d442bc4da8f26ddc66db05a0e5&oe=5AC329E9
https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25289367_805692602948970_5583070274070682168_n.jpg ?oh=d3423a250a0ffe6b1f1c900109711d85&oe=5AC46325
https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25152146_805692296282334_5223002730096662892_n.jpg ?oh=1451761721ebfb49b2389e6fc0640230&oe=5AD3A9C1
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Maxbphotographies/photos/?tab=album&album_id=805691432949087

Revman
14th December 2017, 15:08
bone dry conditions for the teams this week, quite a contrast compared to last week when Toyota guys tested in full snow (Tänak day 1) and on icey/slippery tarmac.

Does this completely screw Toyota's data if Monte is dry in your opinion?

Mirek
14th December 2017, 15:15
They don't do only one day of testing. Usually they try to test all possible scenarios.

By the way that's why sometimes the test footage from RMC looks insanely slow - at a moment they might test an "all is wrong" scenario such as slicks on snow.

Tarmop
14th December 2017, 15:19
Probably will be back in January, now using those precious remaining test days from 2017 + queue.

Andre Oliveira
14th December 2017, 15:25
Ogier will test SSS’s tomorrow in Gap eheh

Watson
14th December 2017, 16:13
They don't do only one day of testing. Usually they try to test all possible scenarios.

By the way that's why sometimes the test footage from RMC looks insanely slow - at a moment they might test an "all is wrong" scenario such as slicks on snow.

Besides it is unlikely that it will be bone dry in the French alps at the end of January.

Andre Oliveira
14th December 2017, 16:39
Ogier in fog: https://youtu.be/VLTiqD46kBk

Andre Oliveira
14th December 2017, 19:05
Neuville by PapaJulien: https://youtu.be/6nXZAtOFnts

Andre Oliveira
14th December 2017, 19:21
https://www.facebook.com/BastienRouxPhotographie/posts/940473846111332

https://scontent.flis8-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25152273_940473846111332_2515018363679673317_n.jpg ?oh=4d870c9f91090a97b41f01561947c4aa&oe=5AC91A94
https://scontent.flis8-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25289326_940473742778009_7711389617784328270_n.jpg ?oh=1e8942825835d3b2b0cd2da220c1a4ae&oe=5ACDE404
https://scontent.flis8-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25348727_940473976111319_1952824966623603134_n.jpg ?oh=b66fefb2fd97ed96134fd86360780d9c&oe=5AD64FE1

Andre Oliveira
14th December 2017, 19:34
Neuville by Rivierarally.net: https://youtu.be/r4KXv1qq17M

Andre Oliveira
14th December 2017, 20:21
Neuville by Rallye Monte-Carlo: https://youtu.be/OlWdAY8uEs8

EstWRC
14th December 2017, 20:23
Neuville https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9-TIqTEUbc

Zeakiwi
14th December 2017, 20:25
What is the glow under the front left of Neuville's front airdam? Is it a laser measuring system for ride height/ suspension assessment/ calibration?

dimviii
14th December 2017, 20:37
Neuville by Rallye Monte-Carlo: https://youtu.be/OlWdAY8uEs8

misfire at first plan.

dimviii
14th December 2017, 20:40
What is the glow under the front left of Neuville's front airdam? Is it a laser measuring system for ride height/ suspension assessment/ calibration?

yes.
https://www.kistler.com/en/product/type-cl350a/

Andre Oliveira
14th December 2017, 20:46
Ogier by cookrallye: https://youtu.be/4mGGdGY13N0

Andre Oliveira
14th December 2017, 20:50
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DRCDfj8W0AAhYkO?format=jpg&name=medium
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DRCDi9vX0AAjvdC?format=jpg&name=medium

Andre Oliveira
14th December 2017, 21:26
Ogier by Rallye Gard-Lozere: https://youtu.be/l32I6jh1ev8

Andre Oliveira
14th December 2017, 22:59
https://scontent.flis8-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25348387_1959616104067807_3857803656345228356_n.jp g?oh=6a01a86e8b22386cca1eb7c06280172e&oe=5A8D0391
https://scontent.flis8-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25289624_1959616180734466_6317178786633871785_n.jp g?oh=7ac255fc364c9fd976a1c532eaf1745f&oe=5A8D7242
https://scontent.flis8-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25353799_1959616217401129_3073155786756256569_n.jp g?oh=beac38e64aa7df2f763eaf4b856a0ca4&oe=5ABB1B08

nafpaktos
14th December 2017, 23:44
yes.
https://www.kistler.com/en/product/type-cl350a/

I thought it was to measure the speed.

Andre Oliveira
14th December 2017, 23:50
Neuville by RemMcrae: https://youtu.be/5Yq9qWtsEtg

EstWRC
15th December 2017, 09:28
Ogier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzUxxUd08UI

Andre Oliveira
15th December 2017, 09:48
Neuville by stephwrc: https://youtu.be/4N294KODhq4

Andre Oliveira
15th December 2017, 13:39
Neuville by Checkpoint Rallye: https://youtu.be/8zt3-kaS3kM

dimviii
15th December 2017, 15:29
Traxx - WR is Free‏*


New diff on the WRC 2018 i20 tried this week. An evo awaited with impatience by Dani Sordo http://bit.ly/2BnNbdJ

dimviii
15th December 2017, 16:08
"A golden opportunity with the C3 WRC"
December 14, 2017



The practice sessions are always a source of surprises for both the teams and the spectators. This week in the Hautes-Alpes, Alexandre Coria, co-pilot since 2015, had the incredible opportunity to climb alongside Kris Meeke in the C3 WRC for a test session.

Arrived as a spectator in the early morning with a friend, Alexander quickly learned the unavailability of Paul Nagle, usual copilot of Kris Meeke, blocked in London because of inclement weather. Asked by Sandrine Carminati, responsible for closing the roads on these tests, the name of Alexander was quickly mentioned in the Citroën clan.
Former participant in the JWRC alongside Vincent Dubert, Alexandre had already been able to rub shoulders with the Citroën Racing family and the green light was given to him around 13h after some formalities.
"Before starting the first runs, the team explained the operation of some buttons in case of problems. My role in the afternoon was to accompany Kris on every run to have an identical performance base throughout the day. Although he did not need any notes because he knew the base very well, we had some technical exchanges, especially about tires and conditions.
If the conditions were very wet, we still had a feeling of Monte Carlo with very cool temperatures and fog at the end of the day. We were able to ride with all the tires offered by Michelin.
Kris is a frankly very approachable and friendly guy, I quickly became confident with him. I quickly understood why he was one of the fastest drivers in the championship. Regarding the car, I was really impressed by the efficiency of the chassis, it seems that there is no limit, the car seems very bright to what I knew ( the R5 in particular). As for the impression of power and brakes, it was less impressive than the chassis, but it was still magical. In the end, we made about fifteen runs and more than 80 kilometers. It was really a fantastic and unforgettable day. Alexander told us after this day.
Descended from this Citroen C3 WRC after a dreamy afternoon, Alexandre will find more usual cars in 2018 with a program in France.

By Julien R.

https://www.rallye-sport.fr/opportunite-or-c3-wrc2/

EstWRC
15th December 2017, 18:07
Tänak: "Monte test was in difficult conditions, it was hard to understand the car. Those conditions didnt give me whole picture about the car and if you look at it, the technical solutions are little bit different: active diffs, mechanical diffs and geometry. The car is built with different perspective in mind which isnt bad, it is positive but the car is handling differently and we have to test more to understand how i exactly have to drive it. But in general the first impression is positive, it is not a difficult car to drive"

EstWRC
18th December 2017, 12:29
Tänak testing for sweden https://twitter.com/HartusvuoriWRC/status/942718961266905088

er88
18th December 2017, 16:39
You'd hope Citroen get their asses over there for some proper testing too. A day each for Meeke and Breen probably isn't going to cut it.

Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

pantealex
18th December 2017, 17:53
Quite interesting that Tänak is 1st to test for Sweden.
There are many videos in twitter from today.

Tarmop
18th December 2017, 17:57
What`s interesting? He has the less amount of mileage in the car, so quite logical (plus he isn`t local and it`s Christmas.:D).

ESTR
18th December 2017, 18:32
I assume he need more mileage in that car.

pantealex
18th December 2017, 19:06
What`s interesting? He has the less amount of mileage in the car, so quite logical (plus he isn`t local and it`s Christmas.:D).

Would be easier for him if JM/EP had done basic set-up ready, OTT has no time to waste.

Tarmop
18th December 2017, 19:17
Well, that car has already competed and won in Sweden so they already have quite a good base to modify according to his driving.

AnttiL
18th December 2017, 19:56
Would be easier for him if JM/EP had done basic set-up ready, OTT has no time to waste.

I think they already have a good basic setup

Hartusvuori
18th December 2017, 21:17
Quite interesting that Tänak is 1st to test for Sweden.
There are many videos in twitter from today.

How many?

EstWRC
18th December 2017, 21:29
well here is another one from you :D https://twitter.com/HartusvuoriWRC/status/942758128411541504



some more clips from this user https://twitter.com/se_rally/status/942743748215300098
https://twitter.com/se_rally/status/942735353919746050
https://twitter.com/se_rally/status/942728958763823105

pantealex
19th December 2017, 08:25
How many?

5 ;)

EstWRC
19th December 2017, 08:36
someone has also uploaded the video to youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_irN2UloIOU

if you pause at 0:07, they have gone back to old frontal air inlet? actually it seems like a mix of old and new one.

EstWRC
19th December 2017, 14:43
Photos of Tänak today https://twitter.com/rallyparadise/status/943112043632226304


They have indeed made some changes with frontal air inlet

pantealex
19th December 2017, 15:12
That car has all official WRC stickers in windscreen...

Both Monte and Sweden may have snowbanks, so maybe they start using "new" aero after those two.

EstWRC
19th December 2017, 15:26
Maybe? It’s the old front actually. But they tested with the new one for Monte. Maybe because Sweden is colder they don’t need that new larger air inlet?

pantealex
19th December 2017, 16:44
Maybe? It’s the old front actually. But they tested with the new one for Monte. Maybe because Sweden is colder they don’t need that new larger air inlet?

They don´t want snow inside "cooler"

"Rallirinki" also noticed new small aero pieces in front of door mirrors

RICARDO75
19th December 2017, 17:29
New video from Rally Paradise with Tänak test in Finland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9s0rucu9Mg

pantealex
19th December 2017, 20:18
https://wrcwings.wordpress.com/2017/12/19/minimal-modifications-in-wrc-december-tests/

If I understand correctly that site is dedicated to aerodynamics.

EstWRC
19th December 2017, 20:24
nice longer vid of Tänak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS0Kjrfmh_0

racerx1979
19th December 2017, 22:35
https://wrcwings.wordpress.com/2017/12/19/minimal-modifications-in-wrc-december-tests/

If I understand correctly that site is dedicated to aerodynamics.

Interesting how Hyundai basically copied Toyota's radical mirror design.. Could not be more obvious. Surprised Toyota does not have a patent on such a unique design feature.

Mirek
20th December 2017, 00:26
Interesting how Hyundai basically copied Toyota's radical mirror design.. Could not be more obvious. Surprised Toyota does not have a patent on such a unique design feature.

First of all normally it takes around two years before patent application is granted and published which is way too long for motorsport. And then from my experience in automotive R&D the large companies don't pay for most of the patents. They use them as a lever on another patent holders so that in the end they trade using patents without actually paying something. The downside of that is that they tend to patent nearly everything with very vague description...

Andre Oliveira
20th December 2017, 14:18
Latvala: https://youtu.be/gdck2fFLo8w

Andre Oliveira
20th December 2017, 14:23
Mix Ogier / Evans by Zagatoï: https://youtu.be/gPMLhz4bDhM

dimviii
20th December 2017, 15:32
Lappi
https://youtu.be/Ufp5SQ3yGM8

jiipee64
20th December 2017, 16:32
Latvala today

https://twitter.com/64peejii/status/943502120724193281

and tonight...

https://twitter.com/64peejii/status/943502258775437312

EstWRC
21st December 2017, 19:11
Lappi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdXcGVk_b7w

pantealex
21st December 2017, 20:10
Lappi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdXcGVk_b7w

No stickers in windshield, and no lights in frontbumber.

RICARDO75
21st December 2017, 20:52
one more video with Lappi testing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBExKa1hGiI&feature=em-uploademail

racerx1979
21st December 2017, 22:14
First of all normally it takes around two years before patent application is granted and published which is way too long for motorsport. And then from my experience in automotive R&D the large companies don't pay for most of the patents. They use them as a lever on another patent holders so that in the end they trade using patents without actually paying something. The downside of that is that they tend to patent nearly everything with very vague description...

Ironically I'm an patent attorney registered to practice in both AUS and US. A few years ago, yes it would take a year or longer to get a patent filed. It all depends on the entity who is filing the patent. Small entities (solo inventors) do not get any priority. Some of the firms in the US actually are close to the patent examiners in DC so I have seen design patents get filed in less than one year.

The new rules for the USPTO and PCT now have a "first to file application" which basically gives rights to the first person to file their invention. In this case if Toyota were to file a patent on their mirror they would have rights to their design even if it is copied a few months after. It probably is not worth it, but it was such a novel design I can see all the other teams copying their idea. Who knows, you might see this for hyper cars too...

I've actually filed several patents for powersport companies such as Ohlins (motorcross applications) and a few US powersport companies. You would be surprised how tech is copied from motorsport and applied to everyday use. Ohlins and Custom Cages have filed a few utility patents on motorsport applications which were later copied by competitors. They didn't earn millions, but it was a decent amount.

Ford of USA, BMW and VWAG are good examples of companies who file patents galore. You can see some of their crazy filings by doing a search using google patents.

Is it worth it for Toyota... probably not, but it was a cool design for sure. I agree not all motorsport ideas are worth protecting, but the good ones are.

Mirek
21st December 2017, 22:49
Actually I am listed as a co-inventor in two recent patent applications in Europe so I will see myself how long will it take. Anyway thanks for the reply.

Revman
22nd December 2017, 03:02
Latvala: https://youtu.be/gdck2fFLo8w

Is the chirping under braking a pop off valve or part of the braking system?

NickRally
22nd December 2017, 12:35
racerx1979 out of curiosity, how would you word your patent application on the Toyota mirrors?
I personnaly do not see it novel at all, for example comparing it to the F1 car mirrors, i.e. using the mirror stays for air flow management.

Mirek
22nd December 2017, 12:45
Is the chirping under braking a pop off valve or part of the braking system?

If I am not mistaken this is sound of blow-off valve, i.e. the valve which opens when the throttle valve is closed and when the turbo presses the air against the wall (and by that it would normally slow down/stop itself creating a massive lag).

racerx1979
22nd December 2017, 18:58
Actually I am listed as a co-inventor in two recent patent applications in Europe so I will see myself how long will it take. Anyway thanks for the reply.

That is awesome! Congrats and best of luck. I think thr European system is a lot better than the US system.

You’re on the right end of the stick for sure. I’ve written many applications but never been listed as an inventor even when helping clients with design. I’ll hopefully file a few patents of my own in the near future.

racerx1979
22nd December 2017, 19:09
racerx1979 out of curiosity, how would you word your patent application on the Toyota mirrors?
I personnaly do not see it novel at all, for example comparing it to the F1 car mirrors, i.e. using the mirror stays for air flow management.

A design patent in conjunction with a utility patent is the best IMO. For design patents it’s all about the design of the object. Drawings are key in this case. You can make several versions of the design and some very simplified drawings to cover every aspect of the design. This prevents any copies which are similar. When we used to file designs for an eye wear company we would file 6-8 different versions of their sunglass designs. This was the only way they could fight against sneaky counterfeiters who would slightly change the design hoping they could get around the patent. Didn’t work! Mainly because they had a strong design patent and a strong legal team :). That being said any monkey can file a patent. Protecting it is where money comes in. If you’re a large entity nobody will mess with you...


If you look at the Hyundai mirror from ten feet away and then look at the Toyota you see no difference. Toyota could have easily prevented Hyundai from copying their mirror design with a good design patent which includes several embodiments. The utility patent might be able to protect th function, but we all know the function is not novel unless Toyota has something others don’t. In the end it’s probably not worth it, but a good design patent would cost 5k and might force Hyundai to choose a completely different design.... but I’m sure Toyota could care less as mirrors do not win races.

I just though it was a unique design and to see Hyundai doing the same is kind of funny to me...

Anyways let’s move this to another thread since this about tests and I don’t want to ruin this great thread with boring ass patent talk.

Mrpengski
23rd December 2017, 11:46
A design patent in conjunction with a utility patent is the best IMO. For design patents it’s all about the design of the object. Drawings are key in this case. You can make several versions of the design and some very simplified drawings to cover every aspect of the design. This prevents any copies which are similar. When we used to file designs for an eye wear company we would file 6-8 different versions of their sunglass designs. This was the only way they could fight against sneaky counterfeiters who would slightly change the design hoping they could get around the patent. Didn’t work! Mainly because they had a strong design patent and a strong legal team :). That being said any monkey can file a patent. Protecting it is where money comes in. If you’re a large entity nobody will mess with you...


If you look at the Hyundai mirror from ten feet away and then look at the Toyota you see no difference. Toyota could have easily prevented Hyundai from copying their mirror design with a good design patent which includes several embodiments. The utility patent might be able to protect th function, but we all know the function is not novel unless Toyota has something others don’t. In the end it’s probably not worth it, but a good design patent would cost 5k and might force Hyundai to choose a completely different design.... but I’m sure Toyota could care less as mirrors do not win races.

I just though it was a unique design and to see Hyundai doing the same is kind of funny to me...

Anyways let’s move this to another thread since this about tests and I don’t want to ruin this great thread with boring ass patent talk.

I can appreciate your professional background and therefore you could be looking at the "Toyota" mirrors from a certain perspective. But keep in mind that this style of mirror was run on DTM cars long before WRC 2017. And by next year all GT cars would have the same. So by far it's not a unique design by anyone. We did do a CFD study of this design before 2017 but thought it was pushing the rules a bit too much; Toyota went ahead with it and was allowed to run with a small modification by removing the slot, as I understand. They did it again (pushing the rules) for the 2018 front end, and I say well done to them.

It does bring an interesting point about patents in motorsport. I think the main problem is, no matter how fast the process, by the time something is protected by the patent, it's already yesterday's news. Also, could one really justify the novelty of a winglet or some aero device because it pushes the air a bit this way rather than that way...? I hope not. I do believe Renault or McLaren patented their inerter design a while ago; Nick can you comment?

One thing to keep in mind about all these "aero developments" in WRC is that, by the time you put a hatchback shape in the wind tunnel/CFD and run a thousand iterations, you would find there are really only one or two optimum ways to deal with the air. Give it a few more updates and all the cars will look exactly the same! Convergence baby!

racerx1979
23rd December 2017, 22:04
I’m definitely looking at this from a biased perspective and also agree with your thoughts. I did notice similar designs for DTM and F1 cars. It’s nice to see companies like Toyota taking the leap in aero for rally cars and seeing others follow suite.

Thank you for your response!

EstWRC
28th December 2017, 21:18
anyone knows when the teams will be testing again? next week or after the season launch at autosport show?

rs7
29th December 2017, 09:47
ERR sport said that Tänak will test 2.january in South France

SubaruNorway
4th January 2018, 20:14
Don't think this of Lappi snow testing has been posted.
https://youtu.be/OQVNF2Vmlgo

EstWRC
5th January 2018, 09:10
Toyota testing today...dunno who exactly at the moment but i guess it is Tänak.

EstWRC
5th January 2018, 10:18
IT is latvala https://twitter.com/traxx_wif/status/949209385171025925


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DSxIMuqX4AAhihh.jpg


https://twitter.com/hugo_blancher/status/949213120165183488

liposh
5th January 2018, 11:02
So finally they reduced the radiator hole to dimensions very similar to last year. I know they were testing various front ends so this seems to be the final one. Do you think they reduced the hole because of case of small accident to front end? Or what can be the reason?

EstWRC
5th January 2018, 11:09
dunno, im surprised too that they have gone back to the old smaller one because i think i read somewhere that many problems were caused because of the small radiator dimensions?

and the new one looked so much nicer, this looks just hideous.:p

TheFlyingTuga
5th January 2018, 11:48
So finally they reduced the radiator hole to dimensions very similar to last year. I know they were testing various front ends so this seems to be the final one. Do you think they reduced the hole because of case of small accident to front end? Or what can be the reason?

It's seems to me that they have some kind of plaques blocking the sides of the radiator colling, because I read that they are tunnels for brake colling. Maybe not usefull in this conditions, since you cannot cool the brakes to much.~

EDIT:

They are blocked

https://scontent.fopo1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26219395_1983542905008460_3508516490159020871_n.jp g?oh=9a4c6b2a836eb5de683236246171b729&oe=5AF361EC

EstWRC
5th January 2018, 11:53
little clip of Latvala https://twitter.com/hugo_blancher/status/949236154766954497

rallyfiend
5th January 2018, 12:06
WRC+ All Live sticker on the windscreen.

Seems the rumours of every stage being done live are true.

Eli
5th January 2018, 12:38
WRC+ All Live sticker on the windscreen.

Seems the rumors of every stage being done live are true.

What rumors????

Tarmop
5th January 2018, 14:07
Well, every stage is already and has been live for a long time...gps, splits etc.

ESTR
5th January 2018, 16:04
Don't believe a thing.. Maybe true that all live because of timing, but no for live coverage..

Andre Oliveira
5th January 2018, 18:34
Latvala by Anthony Bailet: https://youtu.be/XqN725pNe4k

Andre Oliveira
5th January 2018, 19:04
Latvala by Rallye Lumy 13: https://youtu.be/L7CJVUmUgeA