WRC Testing

[EstWRC]

Loeb an block https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix8bdXJ-TlA

[EstWRC]

Loeb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCIqKBFMgeo

[dimviii]

Lefebvre testing for Catalunya
https://youtu.be/6ykrJ3v1oWA

[dimviii]

https://scontent-mrs1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44169224_1591814487589365_3011477870766718976_n.jp g?_nc_cat=109&oh=1ae7a8e0bd695d90ad8696e158832a22&oe=5C55BFB0

[dimviii]

BritishRallyMedia
‏


@BritRallyMedia

Just for the avoidance of doubt, the image doing the rounds on here and FB, of Meeke allegedly in a ditch on today’s test with Toyota, is fake news


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at French forum they wrote that the windscreen at this photo vs the videos is changed.Of course windscreens dont change only after rolls.

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_10_2018/post-1812-0-82032000-1539795889.jpg

[Allez Andruet]

BritishRallyMedia
‏


@BritRallyMedia

Just for the avoidance of doubt, the image doing the rounds on here and FB, of Meeke allegedly in a ditch on today’s test with Toyota, is fake news


So who crashed the Yaris then, if Meeke doing that is fake news?

[deephouse]

They try to hide it... It would be bad for marketing so soon after reveal the big news..

[Tarmop]

There`s something funny about these videos and images. That prestine-looking Yaris doesn`t have an "All live" sticker and has Finnish plates in videos, whereas some videos show a test car with Estonian SP plates and an "all live" sticker. Official news also shows Meeke sitting in a car with all live stickers. https://toyotagazooracing.com/release/2018/wrc/1017-01.html


E: Just checked again, can`t find the video or maybe i was seeing stuff ( license plates thing), but the all live sticker was clearly there in some cases, which could be just as simple as changing a windscreen for some other reason.

[mknight]

They try to hide it... It would be bad for marketing so soon after reveal the big news..

That's my take as well. If if was fake they could have tweeted a denial hours ago.

Remember how Mikkelsen rolled i20 last year on test before Portugal (when he didn't have any contract) and it was completely quiet from both him and Hyundai.

[AnttiL]

The official press kit had pictures of Meeke driving the Yaris with the All Live sticker on windscreen. I presume those were taken yesterday or some days before, which is also when the crash happened with the All Live sticker. In the crash the windscreen got broken, and was changed into a windscreen without All Live sticker, and this is the car Meeke drove today.

I think the team has asked for the rally enthusiasts watching the test not to say anything about the crash, but the tractor driver hasn't heard of this and uploaded the picture casually to facebook or something, where someone has found it and put it circulating.

[mmm]

Roof is damaged:
https://tuomastoyryralli.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Kris+Meeke+Toyota+Yaris+WRC+Testit+17.10.2018/IMG_7706.JPG

[Norm75]

The official press kit had pictures of Meeke driving the Yaris with the All Live sticker on windscreen. I presume those were taken yesterday or some days before, which is also when the crash happened with the All Live sticker. In the crash the windscreen got broken, and was changed into a windscreen without All Live sticker, and this is the car Meeke drove today.

I think the team has asked for the rally enthusiasts watching the test not to say anything about the crash, but the tractor driver hasn't heard of this and uploaded the picture casually to facebook or something, where someone has found it and put it circulating.

And the number in the rear side window? Press release vid had allive sticker on front screen but no number on side window.

[mknight]

And the number in the rear side window? Press release vid had allive sticker on front screen but no number on side window.

The "number" has extremely similar shape to the rollcage (most of it). Also can you find a rally where Yaris had nr. 17 on and rolled? (and the rally was in autumn) Why would you put number on in testing?

[Allez Andruet]

And the number in the rear side window?
Newsflash: there is no number on the side window.

[Tarmop]

There weren`t "Panasonic" stickers on the front aero in 2017, nor was there such kind of aero in 2017, visible on this picture.

[Norm75]

The "number" has extremely similar shape to the rollcage (most of it). Also can you find a rally where Yaris had nr. 17 on and rolled? (and the rally was in autumn) Why would you put number on in testing?

Yes after studying the picture I too think it is probably the roll cage visible through the window. Also, Toyota race numbers are orange, what looks like 17 is white or silver.

[racerx1979]

The official press kit had pictures of Meeke driving the Yaris with the All Live sticker on windscreen. I presume those were taken yesterday or some days before, which is also when the crash happened with the All Live sticker. In the crash the windscreen got broken, and was changed into a windscreen without All Live sticker, and this is the car Meeke drove today.

I think the team has asked for the rally enthusiasts watching the test not to say anything about the crash, but the tractor driver hasn't heard of this and uploaded the picture casually to facebook or something, where someone has found it and put it circulating.

LOL Toyota has become the Area 51 of rallying. Unless they only had like 3 guys watching the tests, I'm pretty sure more info would leak in the next few days if Kris really crashed the car. It would be difficult to prevent such news.

[mknight]

Mikkelsen rolled the I20 on the Portugal test in 2017 and no picture or vid ever came out, neither was there any confirmation from any of the parties involved.

Here we have
- picture of a rolled car where the stickers match those used on the test and the autumn leafs match those on other pictures from the test
- pictures of a car with different windscreen and damaged roof afterwards
- silence from Toyota and Meeke about the picture being "fake"

So Occam's razor.... which explanation is more likely
a) He rolled and they don't want any publicity around it
b) Someone created a very good fake picture that fits + Toyota changed the stickers/windscreen from one day to next + Toyota for some reason damaged the roof of the car going into the next day
https://tuomastoyryralli.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Kris+Meeke+Toyota+Yaris+WRC+Testit+17.10.2018/IMG_7706.JPG
https://tuomastoyryralli.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Kris+Meeke+Toyota+Yaris+WRC+Testit+17.10.2018/IMG_7709.JPG

[stefanvv]

Mikkelsen rolled the I20 on the Portugal test in 2017 and no picture or vid ever came out, neither was there any confirmation from any of the parties involved.

Here we have
- picture of a rolled car where the stickers match those used on the test and the autumn leafs match those on other pictures from the test
- pictures of a car with different windscreen and damaged roof afterwards
- silence from Toyota and Meeke about the picture being "fake"

So Occam's razor.... which explanation is more likely
a) He rolled and they don't want any publicity around it
b) Someone created a very good fake picture that fits + Toyota changed the stickers/windscreen from one day to next + Toyota for some reason damaged the roof of the car going into the next day
https://tuomastoyryralli.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Kris+Meeke+Toyota+Yaris+WRC+Testit+17.10.2018/IMG_7706.JPG
https://tuomastoyryralli.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Kris+Meeke+Toyota+Yaris+WRC+Testit+17.10.2018/IMG_7709.JPG

a)

[AL14]

At the end of the day... who cares... And even if it's him, what's wrong with that? It can happen, especially to him who his crash prone. There's nothing special if you think about it.

[stefanvv]

At the end of the day... who cares... And even if it's him, what's wrong with that? It can happen, especially to him who his crash prone. There's nothing special if you think about it.

There's nothing wrong about it, and hardly someone is surprised. The real question is "why Toyota is trying to hide it?". They surely know his crashing abilities, so why did they even engaged him, be it even for 1 year?

[Sulland]

I feel that if someone ca cool down Meeke, and make him perform till the finish lime, it is Tommi M. It looks like it is a relaxed atmosphere in the team.

Meeke need some sauna and beer, and cool baths in cold Finish lakes!

[Rally Power]

The real question is "why Toyota is trying to hide it?".

Honestly, the problem is not even Toyota supposedly trying to hide it (that’s a common and understandable procedure when these things happen), it’s more the way people in the social media are eagerly saying Amen to the fake photo allegation, promptly accusing those who do believe it’s not fake of being Meeke haters…

[stefanvv]

Hpromptly accusing those who do believe it’s not fake of being Meeke haters…

Please, not everything in this world is black or white... That's only believe of the weak.

[deephouse]

They try to hide it because it happened so soon. If that happens in like 3 months from now on it wouldn't matter much.

[AnttiL]

Honestly, the problem is not even Toyota supposedly trying to hide it (that’s a common and understandable procedure when these things happen), it’s more the way people in the social media are eagerly saying Amen to the fake photo allegation, promptly accusing those who do believe it’s not fake of being Meeke haters…

Exactly, it seems all the British/Meeke fans are labeling it fake news from Meeke haters because they don't like the idea.

It's not the first time in the world of rallying that a test accident gets hushed...or a leaked picture is requested to be deleted.

[wrc2017]

Exactly, it seems all the British/Meeke fans are labeling it fake news from Meeke haters because they don't like the idea.

It's not the first time in the world of rallying that a test accident gets hushed...or a leaked picture is requested to be deleted.

Meeke draws attention like no other driver. haters and fans seem fascinated with this every move. one sure thing.. appreciate this type of driver when they are here... cause the majority are as boring as cardboard.

[Norm75]

Exactly, it seems all the British/Meeke fans are labeling it fake news from Meeke haters because they don't like the idea.

It's not the first time in the world of rallying that a test accident gets hushed...or a leaked picture is requested to be deleted.

Hello, Meeke fan here. I actually don't believe it is fake.
Having looked at the photos, there clearly is damage on the roof of the car, across the centre probably above the roll cage where the dents can't easily be knocked out. Also looks like a little damage on the drivers side a pillar.
I disagree about the windscreen being replaced though, looks to me like the top section where allive sticker is has just been covered with black duct tape.

[EstWRC]

Where do you guys see the number there? They never run test cars with numbers on it. And Toyota’s numbers are orange.

[Norm75]

Where do you guys see the number there? They never run test cars with numbers on it. And Toyota’s numbers are orange.

A few Twitter posts mentioned the number. We've already cleared this up, mentioned numbers are orange a few posts ago.

[OHL]

Thing is no Toyota has ever ran the number 17 if i remember correctly.

It seems that several people confused seeing the rollcage through the window with a number "17" being on the window.
There is no number on the window. There is no "17" anywhere on the car.

It certainly looks like he had a light roll, or partial roll, and the team are keeping this quiet.
That's their right to do so, and the speculation here is the right of interested forum members!

[Tarmop]

New theory is a photoshopped Corsica crash (Latvala). Well, maybe there are similar damages...

[JRodrigues]

So if the picture is true, why is there no mud on the side of the car?

[Allez Andruet]

New theory is a photoshopped Corsica crash (Latvala). Well, maybe there are similar damages...

Really?

1660

[EstWRC]

New theory is a photoshopped Corsica crash (Latvala). Well, maybe there are similar damages...

Yeah Saw it on Estonian forum. Definitely no

[Norm75]

New theory is a photoshopped Corsica crash (Latvala). Well, maybe there are similar damages...

That doesn't explain the damage on the car seen in testing yesterday.
At the end of the day, it just looks like a light roll. Kris exploring the limits in a car that is new to him, better he gets it out of his system before the season starts!
Just very unfortunate it looks like it's happened now so early on in his Toyota adventure.

[T16]

That doesn't explain the damage on the car seen in testing yesterday.
At the end of the day, it just looks like a light roll. Kris exploring the limits in a car that is new to him, better he gets it out of his system before the season starts!
Just very unfortunate it looks like it's happened now so early on in his Toyota adventure.

Agreed. The cars definitely suffered damage between the two days and on the roof too. Looks like nothing on the scale of things and it wouldn’t surprise me if he’s been told to go as hard as he wants to understand the car.... ok, a roll isn’t ideal, but it doesn’t look like it’s affected much.

[Franky]

I'm finding it hilarious now how much talk one picture of a car on its side has caused.

Maybe just leave it there and go on?

[T16]

I'm finding it hilarious now how much talk one picture of a car on its side has caused.

Maybe just leave it there and go on?

Do you mind me asking what right you have to tell people what they can and can't talk about? Thanks.

[EstWRC]

I'm finding it hilarious now how much talk one picture of a car on its side has caused.

Maybe just leave it there and go on?

If you want to see some hilarious stuff then go on Estonian forum and read the debate there. :D

[AnttiL]

https://www.rallit.fi/rysayttiko-meeke-toyotalla-heti-ulos-tallipomo-makinen-onko-siina-kaytetty-kuvankasittelya/

Obviously Mäkinen denies the crash in a typical Mäkinen statement where he doesn't say anything :D

"'Now it's new information for me. Is it done with photoshop?' says Mäkinen and bursts into laughter. Mäkinen said he was 'on the road' why he said he didn't have precise information of Wednesday's tests.

'I don't know what the boys are doing, but it could be that Kris is testing today'"

[mknight]

Honestly, the problem is not even Toyota supposedly trying to hide it (that’s a common and understandable procedure when these things happen), it’s more the way people in the social media are eagerly saying Amen to the fake photo allegation, promptly accusing those who do believe it’s not fake of being Meeke haters…

Yes the only interesting thing about it is how aggressive some Meeke-fanboys are about the whole story (just read the first response C Clark got).
It's completely normal to have small crashes in testing and normally almost nobody hears about it unless it's massive (like Ogier before Finland 2017)

[Allez Andruet]

'I don't know what the boys are doing, but it could be that Kris is testing today'"
This is just brilliant, even if it's coming from Tommi.

[pantealex]

Meeke did drive 2 days.
Did he use same chassis in both days?

You can only compare those pics which were taken same day...

[T16]

Meeke did drive 2 days.
Did he use same chassis in both days?

You can only compare those pics which were taken same day...
Yes, it’s the same reg plate both days (taken from the day 1 video and then day 2 photos).

[AnttiL]

Yes, it’s the same reg plate both days (taken from the day 1 video and then day 2 photos).
Although that yellow temporary plate can be moved from car to another by just activating another car on an online service and filling out temporary driving forms. But I think the dents on the roof reveal it's the same car :D

[EstWRC]

Meeke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qjErnCkzcY
Breen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az5qDTuEI4E

[Tarmop]

Is there a picture without a dent on a -pillar and roof, for comparison.

[dnb]

You can call me blind but that looks like an orange 7 in the exact same place that it sould be.
https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44136722_1043012339194762_6708729347164864512_n.jp g?_nc_cat=105&oh=a93ee96112e8830ebc0649ea856edadd&oe=5C4F85A6
vs
https://www.ewrc-results.com/image/437669/

[HarriK]

You can call me blind but that looks like an orange 7 in the exact same place that it sould be.
https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44136722_1043012339194762_6708729347164864512_n.jp g?_nc_cat=105&oh=a93ee96112e8830ebc0649ea856edadd&oe=5C4F85A6
vs
https://www.ewrc-results.com/image/437669/

Ok, we will call you as you like.

[Norm75]

You can call me blind but that looks like an orange 7 in the exact same place that it sould be.
https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44136722_1043012339194762_6708729347164864512_n.jp g?_nc_cat=105&oh=a93ee96112e8830ebc0649ea856edadd&oe=5C4F85A6
vs
https://www.ewrc-results.com/image/437669/

Hello blind.
No orange number on the rolled car, may be some red reflected in window from the step below the side windows, but no orange number.

[N.O.T]

You can call me blind but that looks like an orange 7 in the exact same place that it sould be.
https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44136722_1043012339194762_6708729347164864512_n.jp g?_nc_cat=105&oh=a93ee96112e8830ebc0649ea856edadd&oe=5C4F85A6
vs
https://www.ewrc-results.com/image/437669/

can you circle the place where you see the number 7 on the rolled car ?

can we have a filter in the rally forum to exclude british people from registering ?

[Andre Oliveira]

And the rally plate and the drivers name please.

[Norm75]

can you circle the place where you see the number 7 on the rolled car ?

can we have a filter in the rally forum to exclude british people from registering ?

Did you forget to put chilli sauce on someone's kebab when you were here, and the resulting grief you got turned you into a bitter little man or something,? ;)

[pantealex]

Yes, it’s the same reg plate both days (taken from the day 1 video and then day 2 photos).

One company can only have one yellow temporary (KOE in finnish) plates, so reg plate doesn´t proof anything in this case.

I believe it´s same car, but they have many in their garage.

[wrc2017]

can you circle the place where you see the number 7 on the rolled car ?

can we have a filter in the rally forum to exclude british people from registering ?

that is NOT your best idea.

[T16]

One company can only have one yellow temporary (KOE in finnish) plates, so reg plate doesn´t proof anything in this case.

I believe it´s same car, but they have many in their garage.

Good info!

[EstWRC]

Breen https://youtu.be/x12SkvykCjc

[dimviii]

Rallirinki / Teemu
‏
The planned test day for @krismeeke got cancelled due to weather conditions. TGR's permitted testing zone got about 20-25 cm of snow last Friday and subzeros temperatures made sure it stayed. The rest of the week Meeke is occupied in @condrozrally.

[dimviii]

Μιkkelsen and Huttunen testing i20 wrc

https://youtu.be/EO2EUl-Gclw

[Allez Andruet]

Huttunen

:eek:

[Tarmop]

Nandan said it a few weeks ago already, that Huttunen has tested it.

[mknight]

Well I guess you can't plan the weather much beforehand but this looked like test for GB... after GB.

Though, yes it did rain in AUS last year.

[EstWRC]

another one and this time neuville also in the mix accordin to the uploader

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsJWra3cvZ0

[mknight]

Where are they testing? Portugal?

[Hartusvuori]

Nandan said it a few weeks ago already, that Huttunen has tested it.

Nandan said Huttunen have done roll outs, getting mileage there, but this could've been the first proper test.

[mknight]

A sign of sharing the car with Sordo next year? I'd still say it's too early for that, he could do 2-3 events as 4th car though. That said, driving WRC2 in a car that seems to have both speed and reliability issues has questionable benefits.

[AnttiL]

Μιkkelsen and Huttunen testing i20 wrc

https://youtu.be/EO2EUl-Gclw

Getting used to sharing the car already... ;)

[rage82]

Where are they testing? Portugal?The guys that are filming, Passats De Canto, are from Spain ( Barcelona if I'm not mistaken) and it has been raining today in Catalunya so the test might be there.

Sent from my Redmi Note 5 using Tapatalk

[EstWRC]

Meeke testing again https://twitter.com/hartusvuoriwrc/status/1059750600412459008?s=21

For sure he can’t complain he hasn’t had much seat time before the season.

[wrc2017]

Meeke testing again https://twitter.com/hartusvuoriwrc/status/1059750600412459008?s=21

For sure he can’t complain he hasn’t had much seat time before the season.

yeah.. 3/4 days should be plenty

[EstWRC]

yeah.. 3/4 days should be plenty

It’s his second test already. Tested 3 days last time. He will be testing for Monte for sure and maybe even for Sweden already his year.

What I want to say is usually the drivers don’t get their hands on other car until December, I think ogier only had 4 days with the fiesta before Monte in 2017.

[AnttiL]

They have a hurry to test on gravel before the snow falls. Well it already did but went away...

[tommeke_B]

Normally he already had a test last week on wednesday but they cancelled that one due to the snow. ;)

[mknight]

What I want to say is usually the drivers don’t get their hands on other car until December, I think ogier only had 4 days with the fiesta before Monte in 2017.
Usually drivers are still driving rallies in another contract.
Might also have to do with the test restrictions coming in 2019. (days + distance from base).

[EstWRC]

longer vid of Meeke https://twitter.com/HartusvuoriWRC/status/1059821206143152128

[[RMC]Pip]

Do they need to maintain these types of gravel roads, where seemingly, the surface gets destroyed to a great extent and the tires dig deep down? Of course not after a test but a stage, which is run twice on an event and has 50/60 rally cars.

[tommeke_B]

Pip;1198202']Do they need to maintain these types of gravel roads, where seemingly, the surface gets destroyed to a great extent and the tires dig deep down? Of course not after a test but a stage, which is run twice on an event and has 50/60 rally cars.

The surface has to be repaired indeed. The wetter it gets, the more the roads get destroyed. That's also why Wales Rally GB has such huge repair costs (a few years ago it's continuation was in danger because of that). I think even after a proper test with one WRC car, some repairs need to be done.

[AnttiL]

Of course, and this is also a "reward" for a private road owner to allow testing or rallying, often the road is in better shape after repairs than it was before rally cars, and all for free.

[dimviii]

Meeke at night small clip
https://twitter.com/se_rally/status/1059827812960559105

[mknight]

Meeke at night small clip
https://twitter.com/se_rally/status/1059827812960559105

The tweet text totally reminds me of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cno20onK9dY

"The arena is empty except for one man
Still driving and striving as fast as he can
The sun has gone down and the moon has come up
And long ago somebody left with the cup
But he's driving and striving and hugging the turns
..."

[AnttiL]

Katsuta tomorrow with Yaris https://twitter.com/TakamotoKatsuta/status/1059896496814997504

[Allez Andruet]

Katsuta tomorrow with Yaris https://twitter.com/TakamotoKatsuta/status/1059896496814997504

People of Central Finland beware!

[Hartusvuori]

People of Central Finland beware!

We will!

[mknight]

Katsuta tomorrow with Yaris https://twitter.com/TakamotoKatsuta/status/1059896496814997504

Is the vid flipped or were they really in right-hand drive car?

[Hartusvuori]

Of course, and this is also a "reward" for a private road owner to allow testing or rallying, often the road is in better shape after repairs than it was before rally cars, and all for free.

This particular road Meeke used today is very often used for tests and it shows in its condition. I think this was maybe 6th or 7th time this year only for Toyota and some other smaller teams have used it too. A year ago it was driven as a stage in national event. It's much used and well known, but it still caughts victims every now and then...

[Hartusvuori]

Is the vid flipped or were they really in right-hand drive car?

It's a right hand drive. Also all letters inside the car have been mirrored, not to confuse brain.

[AnttiL]

This particular road Meeke used today is very often used for tests and it shows in its condition. I think this was maybe 6th or 7th time this year only for Toyota and some other smaller teams have used it too. A year ago it was driven as a stage in national event. It's much used and well known, but it still caughts victims every now and then...

A great road. At least once it has been run in 1000 Lakes Rally, but decades ago.

[AnttiL]

Katsuta https://twitter.com/hartusvuoriwrc/status/1060112441500188672

[the sniper]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DJYY8q116o&feature=youtu.be

Onboard from the test on Katsuta's own You Tube channel, nice!

[AnttiL]

https://twitter.com/lpaanala/status/1060462103910408192

Katsuta continues

[jiipee64]

Katsuta flat out..


https://twitter.com/64peejii/status/1060524090551873536?s=19

[bassist]

https://twitter.com/lpaanala/status/1060462103910408192

Katsuta continues

Bloody hell, Brain Out then!!!!!!

[AnttiL]

Katsuta onboard from yesterday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo6hEichXPk&feature=youtu.be

[Andre Oliveira]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtBgfXXX4AI2fSl?format=jpg&name=medium

[EstWRC]

hopefully there will be videos too, i really hope

thx for the pic

[Andre Oliveira]

Lappi btw,

pic of Dário Bento

[dimviii]

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_11_2018/post-4717-0-33809300-1543341763.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_11_2018/post-4717-0-71102300-1543341778.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_11_2018/post-4717-0-51342200-1543341794.jpg

[pantealex]

so Lappi was driving full day. Ogier maybe driving tomorrow.

[Andre Oliveira]

4 days. So should be Lappi again tomorrow.

[lluisva555]

Short video of Lappi today, by Dario Bento: https://twitter.com/i/status/1067477373908602881

[EstWRC]

Ogier yesterday or today? shitty translation https://twitter.com/JosLusArandade1/status/1067878312796725249

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtHdqOsXgAES_iy.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtHdqX9XoAonlQz.jpg

[Andre Oliveira]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtKSfcuXoAAtOjj?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtKSjFqWsAAIJIp?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtKSbGcX4AABmjH?format=jpg&name=large

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtKKpUrWsAA64By.jpg

[Andre Oliveira]

https://www.facebook.com/214792158536815/posts/2427639020585440/

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtLaeiCWsAAW9Au?format=jpg&name=medium
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtLaeiIXgAAcy1b?format=jpg&name=medium
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtLaeiNX4AAWP2h?format=jpg&name=medium

[Co-driven]

https://www.facebook.com/214792158536815/posts/2427639020585440/

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtLaeiCWsAAW9Au?format=jpg&name=medium
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtLaeiIXgAAcy1b?format=jpg&name=medium
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtLaeiNX4AAWP2h?format=jpg&name=medium

No More Abu Dhabi on today's photos?

[dimviii]

some small clips with Ogier today
https://twitter.com/RallyingUK/status/1068118975312203776

[Andre Oliveira]

https://www.facebook.com/125298694170074/posts/2339913719375216/

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtM-MJ0WwAAVv0s?format=jpg&name=medium
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtM-MJzXoAAIsS2?format=jpg&name=medium
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtM-MJ3WoAIwteQ?format=jpg&name=medium

[Rally Power]

https://scontent.fopo1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/47028369_10155901363947057_8015352613010669568_n.j pg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ht=scontent.fopo1-1.fna&oh=0bce43075c8927d28bce82393ca2f79e&oe=5C6CFCFD

https://www.facebook.com/citroenracing/?tn-str=k*F

[AnttiL]

No More Abu Dhabi on today's photos?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtOGel5UcAE1_TM.jpg

Here you can see it has been taped over

[N.O.T]

Perfect news.... good riddance.

[Andre Oliveira]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtbLMdYXQAEIbHu?format=jpg&name=medium
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtbLMdXXgAAW76G?format=jpg&name=medium
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtbLMdiXgAESaBG?format=jpg&name=medium

https://www.facebook.com/924514030958806/posts/2008323342577864/

[EstWRC]

Ogier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-DDMDrT2ro

[EstWRC]

Ogier https://vimeo.com/304186411

[WRC1]

Ogier https://vimeo.com/304186411

great Video....but this Music is terrible..

[dimviii]

Neuville test for Monte
http://planetemarcus.com/neuville-de-retour-au-boulot-pour-le-wrc-2019/

[pantealex]

I believe Toyota will start this week also.
-they (truck+trailer) left towards south last saturday
-Latvala and Anttila are in France
-Meeke has officially co-driver

[EstWRC]

Sure? Ott said at Estonian autosport gala they will start mid December, in a week then.

But maybe he meant himself with Latvala and Meeke testing before him.

[AnttiL]

Sordo testing for Monte today, so most likely he's driving the event

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dto9ysHWoAAQiuj.jpg

[Co-driven]

Sordo testing for Monte today, so most likely he's driving the event

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dto9ysHWoAAQiuj.jpg

On Instagram, Carlos del Barrio also posted a few pictures with his prepartion to the rally in the past weeks.

[pantealex]

Sure? Ott said at Estonian autosport gala they will start mid December, in a week then.

But maybe he meant himself with Latvala and Meeke testing before him.

Latvala and Anttila are back in Finland, so they will not drive this week.

Team Toyota could have stopped to TMR/TGR Estonia or TMG Germany on their way to south. Only thing I know 100% sure is that Saturday they were going to south

[Rally Power]

Still from last week Citroen tests in Portugal; nice clip by Type Films: https://vimeo.com/303925664

[pantealex]

Latvala and Anttila are back in Finland, so they will not drive this week.

Team Toyota could have stopped to TMR/TGR Estonia or TMG Germany on their way to south. Only thing I know 100% sure is that Saturday they were going to south

Actually they probably were heading to FIA Prize Giving which has nothing to do with testing, so off topic.

[lluisva555]

Excellent video from Passats de canto about Hyundai test in Southern France - https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=DfJ7e9vLN04

[Toyoda]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYRQA6IBCHY

Anyone notice the massively high rake or height in general of the wing spoiler at the back from 1:00 onward

[racerx1979]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYRQA6IBCHY

Anyone notice the massively high rake or height in general of the wing spoiler at the back from 1:00 onward

I noticed the same... Not sure if it was intentional?? I know the the rules state specific dimensions for the spoiler...

[doubled1978]

I noticed the same... Not sure if it was intentional?? I know the the rules state specific dimensions for the spoiler...

It's probably just a quick way for them to test the car with more rear downforce, and if it is better they can set about making the parts correctly to fit the rules.

[wrc2017]

It's probably just a quick way for them to test the car with more rear downforce, and if it is better they can set about making the parts correctly to fit the rules.

does not bode well... if lack of downforce is the complaint, its a MAJOR wind tunnel job generate that amount of downforce within the rules.

[Andre Oliveira]

Suninen today: https://twitter.com/hugo_blancher/status/1072055156953542656?s=21

[Ucci]

Suninen today: https://twitter.com/hugo_blancher/status/1072055156953542656?s=21

So, from rally Monza directly to testing for MC.

[TypeR]

So, from rally Monza directly to testing for MC.

and no more RB logos

[Andre Oliveira]

Changes in rearhttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/DuC_z5wWoAEgbCq?format=jpg&name=large

[Andre Oliveira]

To compare... before

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DuDCnASWwAALaUA?format=jpg&name=medium

[Andre Oliveira]

Suninen will test tomorrow too

https://youtu.be/6AVfczw9bcU

[dimviii]

nice night small clip with Suninen
https://twitter.com/planetemarcus/status/1072196191490895873

[Andre Oliveira]

Suninen and Salminen by Anthony Bailet: https://youtu.be/uQpEhHrWGbI

[Fast Eddie WRC]

This is apparently @SebastienLoeb testing the @HMSGOfficial i20 #WRC. Hyundai would be quite a team with the GOAT on board... https://t.co/LAxAKWIJdG #mondaymotivation #seb1watch

[Andre Oliveira]

https://www.facebook.com/pg/julienpixelrallye/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1219926494837157

https://scontent.fopo3-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/47792618_1219926574837149_8166753452894978048_n.jp g?_nc_cat=102&_nc_ht=scontent.fopo3-2.fna&oh=e3e5abc3bd0635df8c44acbca7495d84&oe=5CAA8759
https://scontent.fopo3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/47579839_1219926744837132_802691789478690816_n.jpg ?_nc_cat=108&_nc_ht=scontent.fopo3-1.fna&oh=4f53bec130af842e9250460938e20a91&oe=5C9C426E
https://scontent.fopo3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/47688175_1219926931503780_787382253998047232_n.jpg ?_nc_cat=101&_nc_ht=scontent.fopo3-1.fna&oh=9a152405947fa6c51dd2ccaf32d4aecb&oe=5CAE99E2

[Andre Oliveira]

This is apparently @SebastienLoeb testing the @HMSGOfficial i20 #WRC. Hyundai would be quite a team with the GOAT on board... https://t.co/LAxAKWIJdG #mondaymotivation #seb1watch


Yes. Sebastien Loeb in february... with name Dani Sordo: https://youtu.be/3thw9KEJHMA

[Eli]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLVyRAt2cxbxvUBVkUbrMj4Rp_BqtxQgTN&time_continue=2&v=6AVfczw9bcU

PET Monte Carlo 2019 at last.

[EstWRC]

Suninen https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=XudQ8HAg0EM

it seems Toyota is also starting tomorrow or Wed.

[T16]

This is apparently @SebastienLoeb testing the @HMSGOfficial i20 #WRC. Hyundai would be quite a team with the GOAT on board... https://t.co/LAxAKWIJdG #mondaymotivation #seb1watch

It's not him. It's Neuville (I think) from earlier in the year.
#cantbeileveyouboughtit

[Yugo_para_siempre]

At the photos of greek magazine 4T i believe that i saw an updated new-aero rear bumper. Different to that from Finland, Deutschland.

The sides were not painted, only pure carbon, and at the bottom of the sides they had cut them to the inside.

Please find the photos at the end of the following link-article.

https://www.4troxoi.gr/agones/wrc/wrc-ehoyme-xekinisei-syzitiseis


Changes in rearhttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/DuC_z5wWoAEgbCq?format=jpg&name=large

I think that the updated version of the new aero, which is more compact at the bottom of the sides, tested in Greece too at the end of August.
Still uglier than the initial rear aero of the car but much better looking than the first version of the new aero. But this is just my opinion.

[stefanvv]

The diffuser is new it seems, with angular elements.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

It's not him. It's Neuville (I think) from earlier in the year.
#cantbeileveyouboughtit

Didnt have time to check it and it does say 'apparently'.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Piece on the C3 & Fiesta's new aero in testing:

https://wrcwings.wordpress.com/2018/12/10/aero-development-of-citroen-and-m-sport-in-their-pre-2019-wrc-season-tests/

[Andre Oliveira]

It's not him. It's Neuville (I think) from earlier in the year.
#cantbeileveyouboughtit


Yes. Sebastien Loeb in february... with name Dani Sordo: https://youtu.be/3thw9KEJHMA

Sordo ;)

[Sulland]

Piece on the C3 & Fiesta's new aero in testing:

https://wrcwings.wordpress.com/2018/12/10/aero-development-of-citroen-and-m-sport-in-their-pre-2019-wrc-season-tests/


Citroen looks like a Pikes Peak car with rear spoiler in the high mode!

[stefanvv]

Citroen looks like a Pikes Peak car with rear spoiler in the high mode!

Ogier have a mountain to climb.

[EstWRC]

Suninen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH3fzFqoMH0

[EstWRC]

Toyota started their 19' testing with Ott and Martin today, credit to our planetemarcus https://twitter.com/planetemarcus/status/1072425718209044480

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DuIFce4X4AAt9U8.jpg

[EstWRC]

launch control video of Tänak https://twitter.com/planetemarcus/status/1072531971287461893

noticed some changes, check out the "CD-stock" compared with it at Rally Spain (picture beneath), not so many "panels" there anymore and the lower part is covered

https://www.ewrc-results.com/image/443317/

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DuJt7zeXQAAmCtc.jpg

[EstWRC]

Tänak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vwwjiI_fNQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qouhr0N6Vw

[racerx1979]

Toyota with slight mod to front fender, side skirts and rear aero. Probably bigger than the rest of the squad.

[EstWRC]

Tänak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egw51lNiGJE

[EstWRC]

nice vid of Ott from yesterday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN8-xgE2oaI

He continued today.

Citroen starts its testing next week with four days split by Ogier and Lappi

[EstWRC]

Tänak Day 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbcNhP_Qedk

[EstWRC]

gallery of Tänak and Suninen https://www.facebook.com/pg/BastienRouxPhotographie/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1200233636802017


https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/48370365_1201095740049140_7627820716074729472_o.jp g?_nc_cat=105&_nc_ht=scontent-arn2-1.xx&oh=d2f9ac48597e143d99b596cc2d5c027a&oe=5C9DC19A
https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/48359930_1200234066801974_630748516154605568_o.jpg ?_nc_cat=109&_nc_ht=scontent-arn2-1.xx&oh=67380b3d0c626f073ff20f839a0d71d2&oe=5CA3EB28

[dimviii]

Τanak.All videos from Tanak with amazing driving,yaris also glued to the tarmac.
https://youtu.be/qKqFrtp2oJw

[EstWRC]

two more vids from Day 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6TbolYiydI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVIrftTjCfI

[Andre Oliveira]

Latvala by Anthony Bailet: https://youtu.be/fBl32-cXdPc

[EstWRC]

Latvala by RallyeLuminy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY8AR8jMs7U

[TypeR]

seems like Toyota is testing with different car/chassis than usual.. haven't noticed A-6114 plate before..

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/48370365_1201095740049140_7627820716074729472_o.jp g?_nc_cat=105&_nc_ht=scontent-arn2-1.xx&oh=d2f9ac48597e143d99b596cc2d5c027a&oe=5C9DC19A


Tanak testing the Yaris' cooling ? ;)

[TypeR]

Tanak testing the Yaris' cooling ? ;)
imitating the situation without radiator and cooling :D just in case...

[EstWRC]

Suninen and Tänak by cookrallye https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQG-A62x4nE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E3QeqBKIXs

[AnttiL]

https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/140662/latvala-crash-interrupts-toyota-testing

Latvala crashed in tests.

[EstWRC]

https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/140662/latvala-crash-interrupts-toyota-testing

Latvala crashed in tests.

And also today https://twitter.com/rubnperez/status/1073620022357053442?s=21

[mknight]

And also today https://twitter.com/rubnperez/status/1073620022357053442?s=21

He starts his efforts to beat Meeke in everything early...

[EstWRC]

Latvala day 2 https://youtu.be/m-BkBsOOUaU

[Allez Andruet]

For a driver who lives and dies by his confidence level, it's not promising at all that Jari-Matti is literally all over the place already in testing. I sincerely hope I'm wrong though.

[racerx1979]

Better to get rid of his two crashes in testing. Latvala for the win!!

[EstWRC]

Another great video of latvala https://youtu.be/WTxholip6Do

Nice fast places

[er88]

Dunno why folk care much about testing crashes. All the best drivers have had testing crashes, some more severe than other like Ogier in Finland or Neuville in Corsica(?). Meeke, Mikkelsen and Jari all had newsworthy ones as well now, and two of those were on the first time a driver drove the car in anger. Testing is all about finding the limits, seeing what works and doesn't etc. Hardly a big deal

[pantealex]

Test days are limited, when you crash, you don´t drive, you lose valuable time.

[TypeR]

interesting rims on Latvala's car @ secons ditch crash photo.. haven't seen them before

[able1]

Dunno why folk care much about testing crashes. All the best drivers have had testing crashes, some more severe than other like Ogier in Finland or Neuville in Corsica(?). Meeke, Mikkelsen and Jari all had newsworthy ones as well now, and two of those were on the first time a driver drove the car in anger. Testing is all about finding the limits, seeing what works and doesn't etc. Hardly a big deal

Dampers - check
Aero- check
Diffs- check
Roll cage - CHECK

[racerx1979]

interesting rims on Latvala's car @ secons ditch crash photo.. haven't seen them before

Yup, they look like Enkei tarmac wheels. Maybe a new sponsor.. which would make sense since they're a Japanese company

[wrc2017]

He starts his efforts to beat Meeke in everything early...
knob.

[EstWRC]

More Jari https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=8TP1czsxEwA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9bSs7zAzEU


that Toyota is totally gluuueeed to the track in the second vid by rallyechrono

[dimviii]

Latvala day 2 https://youtu.be/m-BkBsOOUaU

as Tanak,also Latvala very fast at these tests.New rims also at test yaris.

[racerx1979]

Well Ott reportedly had issues with a faulty wheel at one point. Could be the reason for testing new wheels

[able1]

Well Ott reportedly had issues with a faulty wheel at one point. Could be the reason for testing new wheels

Toyota had an issue with faulty rim in Catalunya this year, Tanaks puncture on early saturday was caused by a defective rim (not wet tyre sidewall vulnerability). Lappi had a lot of weird punctures in argentina.
makes sense to try different rims.

[EstWRC]

more of Yaris Latvala by checkpointrallye https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me9ZrhTsJMY

magnificent piece of road, those fast bends! i want to drive there myself.

Cant wait to see Meeke videos already and mostly i cant wait for next week to see Ogier/Citroen videos.

[dimviii]

why at yaris the rear left light never works?

[dimviii]

Meeke
https://twitter.com/hugo_blancher/status/1073859311724576768

[EstWRC]

the same road where Tänak had his first tests last year

[dimviii]

https://twitter.com/hugo_blancher/status/1073882389422706688

[dimviii]

Meeke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HIIEiUDNUA

[dimviii]

Meeke from sudrallye
https://youtu.be/BNAdNke0DzU

[EstWRC]

Meeke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43K_Pib-be4&feature=youtu.be

[dimviii]

Meeke from video2rally83
https://youtu.be/10QAUWU-BFY

[er88]

Meeke drove that road with the C3 in testing didn't he? It looks familiar anyway.

[dimviii]

Meeke from tzrallyevideos
https://youtu.be/GU5YhKri7GM

[dimviii]

Zagatoi video
https://youtu.be/4-HnFJSME7E

[able1]

Anyone have any pictures or a video of Latvalas crash?

[EstWRC]

Meeke drove that road with the C3 in testing didn't he? It looks familiar anyway.

Yep he did . I’m at friends house at the moment but if I get home i will search it.

[dimviii]

Αa26 video with Meeke
https://youtu.be/UvOSda-6rd0

[EstWRC]

Meeke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVRDD-DVn5s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5SnWuh7TJI

[Jewy46]

Looks very like the area he put the C3 off the road in Monte 2017

[dimviii]

Meeke today
https://twitter.com/planetemarcus/status/1074282503198908416

https://twitter.com/hugo_blancher/status/1074287381207908352

[dimviii]

Meeke day 2
https://youtu.be/-dD-kRxx8V8

[EstWRC]

Meeke day 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1miWkzmR4M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIlw_3O9FHg

[dimviii]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BrdnQgWBCAk/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=wc7ic4u8va9t

https://twitter.com/krismeeke/status/1074411798923755525

https://www.instagram.com/p/BrdqAUgBWmT/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=1gs2q8anuaios

[EstWRC]

How is he looking on those vids dimviii?

[dimviii]

How is he looking on those vids dimviii?

at his first drive with Yaris at tarmac,and considering we dont know if he found the right setup,or what exactly he tested,not so fast as Tanaks and Latvala tests we saw,specially at the narrow parts with low gears/speed.I am talking about Meekes 1st day,because second day he had totaly different circumstances.

[dimviii]

https://www.facebook.com/krismeeke/


Kris Meeke μαζί με TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRC.
Συνεργασία επί πληρωμή ·
Hi everyone,

I’m writing this from Lyon as I head back home after our first proper pre-rally test with the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRC team. I’ve had a couple of days up in the mountains, getting to know my Yaris WRC ahead of the Rallye Monte Carlo that starts the 2019 season and also, of course, getting to know my new co-driver Seb Marshall at the same time.

It’s been a great couple of days, I have to say. Yesterday was pretty much bone dry – not exactly typical Monte Carlo weather, you’d have to say, but perfect for allowing me to find out more about the Yaris. Don’t forget that before yesterday, I hadn’t driven the car on asphalt before – so the fact that the conditions were dry and predictable was really useful for me. It also helped that I knew the stretch of road pretty well too.

Having racked up the miles yesterday, we left the test site hoping that a bit of more changeable weather would come in overnight and give us more typical Monte roads for the second day of the test. And sure enough, we arrived this morning to find that there’d been freezing rain and there were five and a half kilometres of sheet black ice up and over a col. Tricky, but perfect!

The ice melted throghout the day so the conditions evolved; there was a fair bit of mud by the end of our running, in fact, so it was really slippery, with lots of differing levels of grip. Again, that’s what you’re after when you’re preparing for Monte. We got pretty much everything you could expect from that rally over the two days, in fact – except pure full-on snow.

So I’m pleased with how it went. And that goes for my first two days working with Seb too. We got on really well, so it was a good start. The team was functioning really nicely too, and I feel comfortable in the car.

I couldn’t ask for any more, to be honest. Now we get a chance to switch off a bit over the Christmas break – making sure we switch back on againnice and early in the New Year to be ready for Monte!

I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous 2019. And to thank you, as always, for your support. 2018 was a bit of a rollercoaster ride but I’ve been really touched by the support on here, and we’ve ended the year in a good place and looking forward to a new season, with a new team and a new car. I can’t wait.

Regards,

Kris

[EstWRC]

Ogier starting his Monte test today https://twitter.com/gnedelec/status/1074925145070948352?s=21

[EstWRC]

First clip https://twitter.com/ichongaz/status/1074955822516580352?s=21https://twitter.com/ichongaz/status/1074958425287782400?s=21

[mousti]

With Abu Dhabi logo's on it..

Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G935F met Tapatalk

[EstWRC]

Ogier https://youtu.be/Z8fNEqzLpds

[dimviii]

Οgier
https://youtu.be/BDMkrlYKec4

[EstWRC]

Ogier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFwnXqX6oxk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep45ecI0OqM

[Revman]

https://www.facebook.com/krismeeke/


Kris Meeke μαζί με TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRC.
Συνεργασία επί πληρωμή ·
Hi everyone,

I’m writing this from Lyon as I head back home after our first proper pre-rally test with the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRC team. I’ve had a couple of days up in the mountains, getting to know my Yaris WRC ahead of the Rallye Monte Carlo that starts the 2019 season and also, of course, getting to know my new co-driver Seb Marshall at the same time.

It’s been a great couple of days, I have to say. Yesterday was pretty much bone dry – not exactly typical Monte Carlo weather, you’d have to say, but perfect for allowing me to find out more about the Yaris. Don’t forget that before yesterday, I hadn’t driven the car on asphalt before – so the fact that the conditions were dry and predictable was really useful for me. It also helped that I knew the stretch of road pretty well too.

Having racked up the miles yesterday, we left the test site hoping that a bit of more changeable weather would come in overnight and give us more typical Monte roads for the second day of the test. And sure enough, we arrived this morning to find that there’d been freezing rain and there were five and a half kilometres of sheet black ice up and over a col. Tricky, but perfect!

The ice melted throghout the day so the conditions evolved; there was a fair bit of mud by the end of our running, in fact, so it was really slippery, with lots of differing levels of grip. Again, that’s what you’re after when you’re preparing for Monte. We got pretty much everything you could expect from that rally over the two days, in fact – except pure full-on snow.

So I’m pleased with how it went. And that goes for my first two days working with Seb too. We got on really well, so it was a good start. The team was functioning really nicely too, and I feel comfortable in the car.

I couldn’t ask for any more, to be honest. Now we get a chance to switch off a bit over the Christmas break – making sure we switch back on againnice and early in the New Year to be ready for Monte!

I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous 2019. And to thank you, as always, for your support. 2018 was a bit of a rollercoaster ride but I’ve been really touched by the support on here, and we’ve ended the year in a good place and looking forward to a new season, with a new team and a new car. I can’t wait.

Regards,

Kris

I love Meeke. So glad he is in a Yaris.

[EstWRC]

and Toyota already testing for Sweden this week

Latvala https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-He57wXSDpE

[EstWRC]

Ogier by rallyeluminy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df1elMeb8gg

[mknight]

and Toyota already testing for Sweden this week

Latvala https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-He57wXSDpE

I assume this is related to remaining test days and limits on free testing coming next year (unless those are season-based)

[EstWRC]

Zagatoi finally posted his vid of Tänak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCIqoNq4mLg


to mknight: they have every year end tested for Sweden

[EstWRC]

Ogier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uinMfWuhB38
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uZT3jrSshU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gwrv8a5-S2o

[SubaruNorway]

I guess It's a wind speed sensor on the back of the bonnet on the C3 but what is it used for, aero testing?

[EstWRC]

Ogier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNWVe77TA5M

E: Latvala on the same road a week ago https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TP1czsxEwA

[EstWRC]

Ogier day 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dnhmo7_qqyY&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBhID1t3r0w

Day 1 from checkpointrallye https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wtio1zus2l4

[dimviii]

c3 still nervous rear at wet.



https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181219/ee48b708b8caa14d7c7c541d8f6be2ab.jpg

[TypeR]

seems like citroen really put all it's money on Ogier.. having lunch in an old and dusty garage :D

[EstWRC]

but what about yesterdays vids dimviii?

love your analysis :)

[dimviii]

but what about yesterdays vids dimviii?

love your analysis :)

yesterday it was perfect in my eyes,very fast ,with precise drive.But at dry asphalt the c3 and Ogier driving, couldnt be different.
At wet we saw the nervous rear oversteering at exits from slow corners,as at some braking where c3 lost grip at rear suddenly.
Probably they have a lotof work to do.
But the game will be played at gravel.I am very curious to listen Ogiers comments, after first stages at Mexico.

[Mirek]

Ogier day 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dnhmo7_qqyY&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBhID1t3r0w

Same place, ten years a go. His first major victory. Col st. Jean on former stage Moutauban sur l'Ouvéze - Eygalayes.

http://www.autosport.cz/img/fotografie/e18d375f13566fb3b2185c833dcdd1a6.jpg

[dimviii]

even snow at todays Ogiers test
https://twitter.com/hugo_blancher/status/1075409094113148928


more snow at night
https://twitter.com/planetemarcus/status/1075437702005301249

[T16]

yesterday it was perfect in my eyes,very fast ,with precise drive.But at dry asphalt the c3 and Ogier driving, couldnt be different.
At wet we saw the nervous rear oversteering at exits from slow corners,as at some braking where c3 lost grip at rear suddenly.
Probably they have a lotof work to do.
But the game will be played at gravel.I am very curious to listen Ogiers comments, after first stages at Mexico.

Do you mind me asking the same regarding Meeke please?
I couldn’t tell if he looked steady and tidy or tidy and fast.... could well be neither!
Thanks.

[dimviii]

Meeke wasnt so fast as Tanak and Latvala at tests.Ok first asphalt tests,but thats what i watch.
More impressive for me from what we have seen till now is yaris behaviour at dry asphalt.
Completely neutral behaviour,never nervous movements, even at bad asphalt,at hard braking with not pointing straight wheels etc.

[dimviii]

Ogier day 2
https://youtu.be/GfhxdieYYiw

video2rallyes83
https://youtu.be/0JAXHsbyRGE

[dimviii]

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


https://youtu.be/gg3AFio-Rco

[T16]

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


https://youtu.be/gg3AFio-Rco

They seem to be running with the new / higher rear spoiler still. It would be crazy if that were to make so much difference to the handling off the car... as in, why has it taken this long for them to make such a simple change?

[dimviii]

Latvala day 2
https://youtu.be/jS7Kf_VrreE

[EstWRC]

Ogier by Zagatoi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzk_buh4W9I

[EstWRC]

Lappi https://twitter.com/hugo_blancher/status/1075673987814952963?s=21

Seems to be the same road where Tänak was last week

[dimviii]

https://scontent.flgg1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/48394524_1980316782048367_5626908363263574016_n.jp g?_nc_cat=105&_nc_ht=scontent.flgg1-1.fna&oh=b80833d0271ebb104a091db0424f1ffd&oe=5C9B981B
https://scontent.flgg1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/48398805_10156568356070733_8247991187340787712_n.j pg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_ht=scontent.flgg1-1.fna&oh=1bbe973f4530ba6b440e860c30023c3d&oe=5CA32CC3


https://youtu.be/5gNZv4HSbW4

[EstWRC]

Lappi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb2QMfTQK_A

[Fast Eddie WRC]

:cool:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Du4BrcaXcAAqx2O.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Du4BrcFW4AMEQrY.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Du4BrcNX4AApOxB.jpg

[dimviii]

davideo Ogier day2
https://youtu.be/NTzth5-b9Ek

[dimviii]

video2rallyes83 Lappi
https://youtu.be/9GhjuocRaGw

[dimviii]

including small interview with Lappi
https://twitter.com/RallyRACC/status/1075771139941486592

[EstWRC]

Lappi by zagatoi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC3R7LZE3lU

[er88]

Are Tanak and Meeke doing a winter test in Finland too?

[AnttiL]

Are Tanak and Meeke doing a winter test in Finland too?

Proper Rally Sweden tests are arranged next year. Besides, I don't think it's snowy enough yet!

[er88]

Proper Rally Sweden tests are arranged next year. Besides, I don't think it's snowy enough yet!Ah ok. What was Latvala doing then?

[AnttiL]

Ah ok. What was Latvala doing then?

Dunno. Testing earlier because of schedule issues? Testing for less-snowy conditions? Testing a new part not related to the conditions at all?

[EstWRC]

Lappi Day 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCgvmmYKn0E

who do we think dimviii?

the same road where Meeke was last week

[dimviii]

same rear nervous behaviour at slippery.Also again at brakes.


watch some new aero changes at front wings also

https://scontent.flgg1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/49087137_1967719233530823_2279667283783581696_n.jp g?_nc_cat=105&_nc_ht=scontent.flgg1-1.fna&oh=18eb64a6c73a249dff3f66a1509fc44a&oe=5C9C5B88

[dimviii]

Ogier about citroen c3

"There is enough to write a nice story. But my choice was dictated by the performance. I think there is a potential (team and car, Ed.) That has not been fully exploited lately, "he said.

https://www.autohebdo.fr/wrc/actualites/ogier-l-absence-de-reaction-de-ford-est-decevante-pour-m-sport-199895.html