WRC Testing

[EstWRC]

Tänak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoxRo3EwYGw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPu2hJkLmtw
Ogier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhpJfCahUGs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rkQcJ7cMPk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWNkFqZEnII
Sordo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzRDW_eCBFk
Neuville https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qq7Ze9AiXo

[Fast Eddie WRC]

One eyewitness reported:
"Séb went straight from the road. It was high-speed and straight to the tree. The car was rolling a few times, it was a big, big crash."

[EstWRC]

Sordo https://youtu.be/yJOfDn-DXgo

[dimviii]

https://www-dirtfish.imgix.net/2021/01/Ogier-tree.jpeg?fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=519&ixlib=php-1.2.1&q=70&w=780&wpsize=entry-main

[EstWRC]

Sordo https://youtu.be/DF0VCytS4GI

[EstWRC]

Sébastien Ogier
@SebOgier
Early end of the test for us today. We got caught out by a slippery braking and went off the road. Sorry for the team for the extra work but thankfully we are both OK. We are ready anyway to start the season in Monte

https://twitter.com/SebOgier/status/1349424842848800769


so dimviii, who/which car looks the best?

[er88]

Neuville has looked the most impressive from what I've watched.

[EstWRC]

Neuville has looked the most impressive from what I've watched.

agreed, visually same to me, at least on the dry tarmac, on the snowy roads he seemed too sideways IMO. but the clock will tell the truth next week and testing is testing.

i remember last year Evans didnt look particulary impressive at all on test vids and then bang came Monte and dude showed amazing pace.

[EstWRC]

M-sport finally arrived and testing! https://twitter.com/DaniLoebinen/status/1349638664725393408?s=20

man im so happy right now

[dimviii]

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2021/post-157-0-06379700-1610619305.jpeg

[spiderem]

at the beginning of the video, you see the tree on the right moving 1-2 seconds after the car has passed... Aero power...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWNkFqZEnII

[EstWRC]

Suninen/Greensmith https://youtu.be/u6pIjT6L-34

[EstWRC]

Tänak own vid https://youtu.be/ILZDji9Kxhg

[dimviii]

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

[EstWRC]

Suninen https://youtu.be/H34LJKVJGcE

[dimviii]

Grennsmith

https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/138788312_3939646756079123_1889706339133938447_o.j pg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=2&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=K4_jZ9PbymEAX8XZimD&_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.xx&oh=270bf0c889527099af846670873375ff&oe=602630A5
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/139607565_3939646762745789_6508571778542834232_o.j pg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=2&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=yo0Tr_HAKuwAX_ibGdo&_nc_oc=AQmD45toBkzehiioQMMmjo-j1zd2RnKBBvBRUgmfBS2sq24bF1f8kkL0aF-btSaBYNo&_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.xx&oh=76dfbb3c2def99e6cea000c24d7edf7c&oe=6028BB41
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/139394921_3939647049412427_3602775350149883364_o.j pg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=2&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=4TxXPJHBPhQAX_Xa7o0&_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.xx&oh=20d33dab29725ecbc6b89f974d66e09b&oe=6028ADA2
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/138795609_3939647282745737_7476707880607519273_o.j pg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=2&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=56CYjjg4sYgAX_FRqzS&_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.xx&oh=a31500063f1774b519521c42d9fbc148&oe=60268744

[doubled1978]

Just what MSport needed!
I have sympathy for the lad, but he needs to stop smashing cars up sharpish.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Give him a break. It happens.

Katsuta, Evans & Ogier have all wrecked Toyota's in testing.

[wyler]

Also Neuville went off in the last test (but maybe was Gilsoul fault! :roll: )

[EstWRC]

Give him a break. It happens.

Katsuta, Evans & Ogier have all wrecked Toyota's in testing.

Theres a huge difference wrecking a car in Toyotas team vs M-sport.

[bwallace]

wrc+ showing some live test , but seem broad cast is crasch...2027

[doubled1978]

Theres a huge difference wrecking a car in Toyotas team vs M-sport.

I suppose the saving grace for MSport is he is paying, not them presumably.
Hope they have enough of the new bits...

[wyler]

Theres a huge difference wrecking a car in Toyotas team vs M-sport.

same as being Ogier and Greensmith more or less! : )

[AnttiL]

Greensmith is just helping M-Sport by increasing their spare part business :cool:

[wyler]

Greensmith is just helping M-Sport by increasing their spare part business :cool:

pay for what you broke is the best contract m-sport can deal!!!

[doubled1978]

Greensmith is just helping M-Sport by increasing their spare part business :cool:

Ha ha! Testing crashes are good for business if it’s him!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Decent test runs til the off:

https://youtu.be/KeKycX_mw68

[dimviii]

Mikkelsen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdKVbSqi-sc&feature=youtu.be

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Greensmith and car put back on the road and drove off:

https://youtu.be/EtSJ9foX-ug

[EstWRC]

Gus https://youtu.be/UlbOkph7ldE

https://youtu.be/v1dWLJb0zzc

https://youtu.be/hZSK3256OEc

https://youtu.be/etP7DeNvJR0

https://youtu.be/E9-V5k4ZHmY
Mikkelsen https://youtu.be/l4SmiuYfBZA
Bulacia https://youtu.be/wBT5lnufLjc

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Suninen testing again today & also Fourmaux in the Fiesta Rally2.

[Co-driven]

Suninen testing again today & also Fourmaux in the Fiesta Rally2.

Doesn't the regulations mention that P1 drivers can only have one test day before the rally?

[pantealex]

Doesn't the regulations mention that P1 drivers can only have one test day before the rally?

Never heard about that.

Usually each driver test one full day and Team lose 3 (or 4) Test days because of that. Total test days are counted not how many each driver does.

[AnttiL]

Doesn't the regulations mention that P1 drivers can only have one test day before the rally?

No such rule. Only the testing days in a year are limited. You can choose to use half of them for Monte if you wish.

[SubaruNorway]

Doesn't the regulations mention that P1 drivers can only have one test day before the rally?

That's in the ERC

[dimviii]

Camilli
https://youtu.be/rrbZjLDi7aU

[EstWRC]

Suninen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_8qLA2_45Y

[AnttiL]

Someone who knows this stuff corrected me that actually the testing is now limited to one day per driver for every European rally. There is just some additonal testing days added to test the new tyres.

[dimviii]

Fourmaux

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsbN2-X_cGo&feature=youtu.be

[Co-driven]

No such rule. Only the testing days in a year are limited. You can choose to use half of them for Monte if you wish.

Article 68.4.2

I attached one print screen of that Article, but I'm on the mobile and I don't know if will be posted correctly...

For 2021 Manufacturers have an extra 9 days of testing because of new Pirelli tyres...maybe this second days fits under that article.

[rage82]

Fourmaux

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsbN2-X_cGo&feature=youtu.beDon't know if it's the video but Fourmaux is looking crazy fast. Let's see if he can be the fastest RC2 driver in Monte.

Sent from my Redmi Note 5 using Tapatalk

[dimviii]

Ciamin
https://youtu.be/vGdxHmamEME

[Andre Oliveira]

Don't know if it's the video but Fourmaux is looking crazy fast. Let's see if he can be the fastest RC2 driver in Monte.

Sent from my Redmi Note 5 using Tapatalk

Looks faster video no?

[dimviii]

yes looks faster

[Fast Eddie WRC]

More Suninen day 2

https://youtu.be/5uJ1jHgJcz4

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Fourmaux and the Fiesta Mk2 both showed good improvements in the second half of 2020.

He can be a special driver for the future and I cant wait to see him in the M-Sport WRC car.

[rage82]

Looks faster video no?Yes the video looks like it's playing faster I was thinking it might be a problem with my video codecs.

Sent from my Redmi Note 5 using Tapatalk

[dupanton]

PTR testing today with Abbring:
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/139400664_10222121064527338_6323133827219224082_n. jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=2&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=Egd_swWEI7cAX_09_nX&_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.xx&oh=b1f1f5072c6226b5060153edcea9a609&oe=60280EDC
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/139919657_10222121383695317_3823322676626795192_o. jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=2&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=z80qZfdZi00AX8eRa0j&_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.xx&oh=1026a81960716a916992f5b22695f161&oe=6027BD15

[lnvs]

More Suninen day 2

https://youtu.be/5uJ1jHgJcz4

They need some marshals or ban spectators from testing. Some places it's pretty insane where they stand. :eek:

[ictus]

More Suninen day 2

https://youtu.be/5uJ1jHgJcz4

1:05 seems like he did that on purpouse :)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

M-Sport backing Greensmith
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/m-sport-focusing-on-positives-after-greensmiths-test-crash/

[dupanton]

Just normal French behaviour... It's the same during the rallies. They like to stand in braking zones etc.

[denkimi]

They need some marshals or ban spectators from testing. Some places it's pretty insane where they stand. :eek:
Indeed. I wonder how stupid those people are.

[doubled1978]

Indeed. I wonder how stupid those people are.

Very, I watch some of these videos and wonder what these guys think will happen if the car goes off?
The amount of times I see people stood on the outside of a corner, and even worse below the level of the road is astounding....

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Gus Day 2
https://youtu.be/G70tsFqP3tQ

[EstWRC]

Gus by rallyechrono https://youtu.be/JqEY7iEJVxQ

Definitely watch till the end, lol

[gorganl2000]

Gus by rallyechrono https://youtu.be/JqEY7iEJVxQ

Definitely watch till the end, lol

lol...maybe he should keep his hands on the steering wheel next time lolol

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Gus looking fast !

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKMvKejDGK4/?igshid=k23zjtx4kl0f

[EstWRC]

Best of tests by Aa26 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxxllOeOmSw

[spyros]

Gus looking fast !

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKMvKejDGK4/?igshid=k23zjtx4kl0f

spectacular yes but fast no,he drives like gravel.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

spectacular yes but fast no,he drives like gravel.

That road is very slippy, not dry tarmac.

[M3 Jambo]

Has the Fiestas got the engine upgrades originally planned for the latter half of 2020? Even if they have will likely need much more to get GG on the pace.

[denkimi]

That road is very slippy, not dry tarmac.
The fastest lines on slippery tarmac are the same as on dry tarmac.

If you want to go fast in slippery places you have too look slow.

[Franky]

Give the most promising British pay driver some slack. Otherwise you'll have a long debate with Eddie.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

He was testing - You dont even know what he was testing or what tyres he was on. But all armchair fans would be much faster.

[denkimi]

He was testing - You dont even know what he was testing or what tyres he was on. But all armchair fans would be much faster.
It doesn't matter what tyres he is on. He could be on the rims and that still would not be the fastest line.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

It doesn't matter what tyres he is on. He could be on the rims and that still would not be the fastest line.

You better tell M-Sport you can do better.

[denkimi]

You better tell M-Sport you can do better.
I don't need to be helicopter pilot to know that when i see a helicopter hanging upside down in the trees, something is wrong.

Weird you feel personally attacked because someone tells you the obvious.
Are you personally involved with gus or is it just some silly national feeling?

[spyros]

He was testing - You dont even know what he was testing or what tyres he was on. But all armchair fans would be much faster.

Im not saying im faster but sure the others (in that level) are faster.

[ictus]

you guys chill because "we talkin' bout testing... not a rally but testing"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiNdUXhGeX4 ;)

[satukata]

Hyundai´s test trucks are seen in Finland. The trucks head towards the Arctic Circle!

[EstWRC]

Toyota started testing today https://twitter.com/tgr_wrc/status/1356556355226791939?s=21

That rally will provide amazing pics and scenery

[dimviii]

https://twitter.com/LPaanala/status/1356613043438903299

[dimviii]

Toyota gazoo racing made today wery odd test with new Gr Yaris. They towed the car nearly 10km, car didnt run but you can hear electric motor noise when it pull ahead the camera. Hound called Mutka lead the convoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=611mhSJKgFU&feature=youtu.be



isnt the sound from drone?

[Rallyper]

Very odd. Just like:

- "Hey guys, we have to check if the car can be toved, if we run out of electricity, way from home..."
- "Yeah. Sure. Good idea. We start with that."

[TypeR]

The sound is from the drone and I'm pretty sure the car is the proto that Hänninen tested year ago(ofc new parts and stuff :D ) and they were about to use in 2021..

[dimviii]

Εvans
https://twitter.com/planetemarcus/status/1356630230484611074

[Andre Oliveira]

Evans by Nettirabbi

https://youtu.be/gZ4Yy18_Tbw

[dimviii]

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_02_2021/post-157-0-25294200-1612290582.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_02_2021/post-157-0-17484800-1612290595.jpeg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_02_2021/post-157-0-10166500-1612290623.jpeg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_02_2021/post-157-0-25292600-1612290641.jpeg

[Sulland]

Looks like same terrain as the gravel version, with a lot of jumps!!!

[EstWRC]

Evans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0WZudGkFlg

[SubaruNorway]

Looks like same terrain as the gravel version, with a lot of jumps!!!

It's part of an old stage from Rally Finland north of Jyväskylä

[AnttiL]

Looks like same terrain as the gravel version, with a lot of jumps!!!

Yeah, this is just the Toyota testing area near Jyväskylä, Arctic Rally Finland will be a bit different.

[abcrally]

Yeah, this is just the Toyota testing area near Jyväskylä, Arctic Rally Finland will be a bit different.

Toyota will run first near their home roads, after that they move to Arctic test roads.

I'm sure Hyundai can't manage to do same amount of tests in Finland before Arctic Rally. Even if they could use extra days due to new Pirelli tyres.

[Rallyper]

It's part of an old stage from Rally Finland north of Jyväskylä

Valkola?

[AnttiL]

Valkola?

Same region, different stage

[Rallyper]

Same region, different stage

Way back to late 90´s, with some exception, I dont find other stage north of Jvskl than Valkola. Ofc Laukka and Lankanmaa are there too. Länsi Jyväskylä there are many... :)

[AnttiL]

Way back to late 90´s, with some exception, I dont find other stage north of Jvskl than Valkola. Ofc Laukka and Lankanmaa are there too. Länsi Jyväskylä there are many... :)

Not sure which part they used today but their persistent test region (where they can test without using their FIA allowed testing days) is on a stage used in Rally Finland within the last 10 years.

[lnvs]

Valkola?Pretty sure it's Palsankylä, or at least part of it.

[EstWRC]

Kalle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x6AgqZvSW0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvmXUmjpjnA

[dimviii]

Kalle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x6AgqZvSW0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvmXUmjpjnA
lol at 2.15
at this video we watch damage at rear corner,probably when touching the snowbanks
Same as yesterdays videos from Evans.


and a new one
https://youtu.be/NmTWjsIIllU

[EstWRC]

Taka wanted to take a shortcut it seems

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

[dimviii]

Κatsuta

https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/146480846_3652076614883644_8547471196224857375_n.j pg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=2&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=Z1z4jgU9EKEAX-I_q9e&_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.xx&oh=c03fff3cecc51ee5f5d4d47e050647d9&oe=6042B63A

https://youtu.be/m2zeeqUIGCA

[mknight]

If that happened on a stage without spectators it would be good 40 mins of shoveling at least...

[Sulland]

lol at 2.15
at this video we watch damage at rear corner,probably when touching the snowbanks
Same as yesterdays videos from Evans.


and a new one
https://youtu.be/NmTWjsIIllU

I would like to see Latvala take the the GR Yaris at the start there for a testdrive in the snow!
Put in a rollcage and bang!

[TypeR]

Tänak and Neuville starting on Estonian winter rally next* weekend.
Should be quite a lot different from Arctic stages, but still better than nothing..

e: thanks, yes next wknd

[EstWRC]

Next weekend and Hyundai is currently around rovaniemi somewhere also testing.

[dimviii]

Lasse Paanala
@LPaanala

Today it was @TakamotoKatsuta
behind the wheel alongside coach @JuhoWRC
. Good fun to spectate.
#TK18 #ArcticRallyFinland #WRC

[EstWRC]

Taka https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX8Ypi3ZXnA

[dimviii]

WRC Timo
@HautamakiTimo
· 2h
Takamoto katsuta.. fast but now offroad again... 3 offroad in 1 test. #WRC #rallytest

[EstWRC]

Hyundai Motorsport is running its i20 World Rally Car in Lapland this week with Thierry Neuville first to run the car in full snow specification.

The Belgian has new co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe alongside for the first time at a pre-event test, following their successful debut together at last month’s Rallye Monte-Carlo.

Team-mates Craig Breen and Ott Tänak follow Neuville into the test car in readiness for the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship.

Toyota ships its Yaris World Rally Car north next week, but the current manufacturers’ championship leaders have made the most of solid winter conditions at their permanent test venue close to Jyväskylä.

Elfyn Evans, Kalle Rovanperä and Takamoto Katsuta have all driven the car this week, with Sébastien Ogier due behind the wheel on Friday.

While Toyota’s rally HQ sits some 350 miles south of the Arctic Circle, conditions in central Finland have been perfect for winter rally testing, with heavy snow and temperatures as low as -20°C.

Evans said: “We had quite a nice fast stage to run on. I don’t know much about the stages up around Rovaniemi, but I think the road we had was fairly similar. It’s always good to get out in the car again and the conditions were really nice – trust me, it was properly cold!

“Next week’s the set-up test for the event, but this was a good way of getting back into driving the car in this sort of specification, which is pretty different from what we had in Monte.”

M-Sport Ford begins its pre-event preparations with Gus Greensmith and Teemu Suninen the weekend before the event (February 20 / 21) ensuring conditions are as relevant as possible.

https://www.wrc.com/en/news/2021/wrc/arctic-testing-underway-in-frozen-finland/

[Sulland]

WRC Timo
@HautamakiTimo
· 2h
Takamoto katsuta.. fast but now offroad again... 3 offroad in 1 test. #WRC #rallytest

So he needs more testing!

[dimviii]

Ogier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi8Zw8lqYgM&feature=youtu.be

[Lex250]

Ogier test 5.2.2021

https://mikaleinonen.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Motorsport/Toyota%20Gazoo%20Racing%20-%20Ogier%20test%202021/

https://mikaleinonen.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Motorsport/Toyota%20Gazoo%20Racing%20-%20Ogier%20test%202021/DSC_5879.jpg/_smaller.jpg

[satukata]

https://youtu.be/wYMbTKwwJnM Ogier

[EstWRC]

Tänak https://youtu.be/g52Fqtp2PkY

[abcrally]

Oliver Solberg is having a full test day with i20 WRC today in Rovaniemi area.

[Sulland]

Would be interesting to see the data the engineers collect from Oliver, compared to the other up and coming they have had in a 3rd and 4th cars, compared with the top drivers. And also see the development he has during the test and also the rally.

[dimviii]

Oliver Solberg
@OliverSolberg01
From the look on my face you can probably guess what I’m up to today...!
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@HMSGOfficial

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtnamFDXMAEPS5U?format=jpg&name=large

[dimviii]

Oliver Solberg
@OliverSolberg01
Check out some action footage and interviews with me (and my dad!) from my first test in the Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC at https://youtube.com/watch?v=ANJMG4Vnkkc
(with thanks to @DirtFishRally!)

https://youtu.be/ANJMG4Vnkkc

[EstWRC]

based on the tests it seems no rear bumper needed for that rally :D

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtpMgAjXcAEHA-v?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtpMgAlWYAAOil8?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtpMgAbWYAUkXuA?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtpMgAmXYAMvLV1?format=jpg&name=large

[Rallyper]

Some oversteering pics. Maybe necessary in the snowy conditions....?

[EstWRC]

lol at 2.15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv1HDh0yVns

[dimviii]

Some oversteering pics. Maybe necessary in the snowy conditions....?

i ve watched it too,and thats not good.Ok first km with wrc.lets wait.

[Eli]

lol at 2.15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv1HDh0yVns

Is it just me or each time I hear his voice I swear I hear Petter talking. I know he's his son but it baffles me each time.

[abcrally]

i ve watched it too,and thats not good.Ok first km with wrc.lets wait.

Those images are stills taken from DirtFish videos.

[SubaruNorway]

Those images are stills taken from DirtFish videos.

No, they are taken by Colin Clark.

Very easy to go a bit wide when you have lots of grip in the ruts and powder on the sides.
I once saw studs on a rear tyre not making any marks in the ice on a watered test road with only 2cm of fresh snow on the sides because the new tires float on top.

[mknight]

That car has 2020 rear wing and roof vent. (didn't see any diffuser pic but I guess it also has the 2020 one). Unlike Loubet at Monte who had 2019 versions of all 3.

Maybe it was the only car available and he will run the other one, maybe he is getting this spec unlike Loubet or maybe they'll upgrade both cars.

[wyler]

That car has 2020 rear wing and roof vent. (didn't see any diffuser pic but I guess it also has the 2020 one). Unlike Loubet at Monte who had 2019 versions of all 3.

Maybe it was the only car available and he will run the other one, maybe he is getting this spec unlike Loubet or maybe they'll upgrade both cars.

this is the works car for the test not the 2C one.

[dimviii]

Ogier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2QKGMlQzBo&feature=emb_logo

[TypeR]

Noticed that Tänak was testing with fullface helmet..
Any advantages over the ,,regular,, half-open one?

Except maybe warmer and looking like astronaut :D

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Some oversteering pics. Maybe necessary in the snowy conditions....?

Shame really that these cars with the big aero dont use the snowbanks to nudge the rear back into line, like in the past.

They also dont want to do that as rear spoilers and diffusers cost a lot if damaged.

[EstWRC]

Taka https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov0mgRq9JHo

[Co-driven]

Noticed that Tänak was testing with fullface helmet..
Any advantages over the ,,regular,, half-open one?

Except maybe warmer and looking like astronaut :D

I remember once reading that Loeb preferred to use full face helmets on fast rallies. Maybe Tanak is trying something like that...

Or, as you said, maybe to keep warmer 🤣🤣

[Sulland]

I remember once reading that Loeb preferred to use full face helmets on fast rallies. Maybe Tanak is trying something like that...

Or, as you said, maybe to keep warmer 藍藍

They can use the hybrid part for that, electric AC. Nice both in winter and summer for the pilots!

[EstWRC]

I remember once reading that Loeb preferred to use full face helmets on fast rallies. Maybe Tanak is trying something like that...

Or, as you said, maybe to keep warmer ����

but what was the reason for Loeb? did he say it?

[ictus]

but what was the reason for Loeb? did he say it?

hmmmm.... maybe safety???

[AnttiL]

Probably open face helmets are better in very hot rallies or high altitudes like Mexico where you have low oxygen levels. Meanwhile, on fast rallies you have a bigger risk of a big crash where you can hit your face.

It's crazy to think the drivers were allowed to run without a helmet in Safari in the late 80's (maybe early 90's as well) when it wasn't a special stage rally. But still many sections had high speeds on long straights with very unpredicable obstacles like animals, civil traffic and sudden bumps. The drivers chose to drive without a helmet because the driving days were so long, basically there was no slow liaisons, full speed all the time.

[cali]

Probably open face helmets are better in very hot rallies or high altitudes like Mexico where you have low oxygen levels. Meanwhile, on fast rallies you have a bigger risk of a big crash where you can hit your face.

It's crazy to think the drivers were allowed to run without a helmet in Safari in the late 80's (maybe early 90's as well) when it wasn't a special stage rally. But still many sections had high speeds on long straights with very unpredicable obstacles like animals, civil traffic and sudden bumps. The drivers chose to drive without a helmet because the driving days were so long, basically there was no slow liaisons, full speed all the time.I remember McRae in mid nineties without helmet

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[AnttiL]

I remember McRae in mid nineties without helmet

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I think 1996 was the first all special stage year.

[EstWRC]

Evans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ABPkMw8Ms0

[Fast Eddie WRC]

WRCTV_Italy:

The pandemic has slowed the development of the new generation of 2022 cars, however the first tests are on the way:

M-SPORT will be the first team to test their Rally1 car. The date should be at the end of February, almost coinciding with the Arctic Rally.

TOYOTA will test their car in the first days of March, ie a few days after M-Sport.

HYUNDAI has not communicated the date of the tests and it has not received the green light from the federation. This fact suggests that Hyundai may leave the WRC after 2021.

[EstWRC]

Kalle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQD6OlDWTKg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Shame really that these cars with the big aero dont use the snowbanks to nudge the rear back into line, like in the past.

They also dont want to do that as rear spoilers and diffusers cost a lot if damaged.

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/why-snowbanks-arent-like-they-used-to-be-in-the-wrc

[dimviii]

Katsuta helmet cam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13fSDb5x4ck&feature=youtu.be

[dimviii]

Βertelli
https://twitter.com/fuckmatie37/status/1362830616677519363

[dimviii]

ratatatatatata
https://twitter.com/HyundaiPR_es/status/1362707010698043392

[TypeR]

ratatatatatata
https://twitter.com/HyundaiPR_es/status/1362707010698043392
...when a WRC car is out of words and has nothing else to say :D

[EstWRC]

One of the best sounds ever to exist

[satukata]

https://youtu.be/FJ-CzJsW9uQ Evans 2021 vs Ogier 2020 on the same road

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Suninen clip
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLjXqKRDfoe/?igshid=nfevxyc9jgl9

[Fast Eddie WRC]

M-Sport tested for the night stages:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLkU0Q4pUIP/?igshid=716wbpxapyuv

[TypeR]

Gryazin testing Fiesta WRC, clip on his Instagram story

[Fast Eddie WRC]

No proper video's for the M-Sport Arctic tests ?

[dimviii]

Mattias Ekström
@mattiasekstroem
Oops... I borrowed my moms car for the Recce.. Sorry, Mamma!
Thanks @Emil_Lindholm
and other for helping us!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eu_VW6RXEAA0RdI?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eu_VW6LXIAYuMar?format=jpg&name=large

[dimviii]

M-Sport
@MSportLtd
More to the point, check out the icicles that formed on the recce cars today!
#WRC #MSPORTERS #ArcticRallyFinland

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EvAhFKqWQAUq-b7?format=jpg&name=small

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Fourmaux Arctic WRC test with 360 deg cameras:
https://twitter.com/i/status/1364991010611331077

[Duvel]

Fourmaux Arctic WRC test with 360 deg cameras:
https://twitter.com/i/status/1364991010611331077

Nice images, this, and clips like the one from Katsuta this week. For me thats what gonna help putting rally on the map for the wider public. Action sport, and you get a good impression of how hard of a job those guys have.

[EstWRC]

Hyundai i20 Rally2 Testing & Development

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OPmpl84qaU

[Tom K]

Hyundai is testing its Rally2 in Sardinia now and some rumours from Italian websites claims that they can enter two new cars for Croatia.

[TheFlyingTuga]

(...)some rumours from Italian websites claims that they can enter two new cars for Croatia.

Italian sensationalist press. The car was not homologated in March and afaik the new homologation date is just in June or July. So, either they have a zero car in the event or they will not be able to race the car in the rally.

[dimviii]

Juho at Spain today
https://twitter.com/lluis6/status/1372187980383813635

[EstWRC]

Hanninen https://youtu.be/6xav3Vi86tE

[Andre Oliveira]

Pics of Toyota

https://motoresport.cat/2021/03/17/wrc-toyota-tria-catalunya-per-provar-les-noves-pirelli-sobre-terra/

[EstWRC]

Solberg with Rally 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JO2U1v1njI

[EstWRC]

Hänninen day 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAzN6K0LvAU

[polomayu]

Ogier today, he went off. No big damage, probably they can repair and go on with the test.

[EstWRC]

here he is before or after the crash, at least driving https://twitter.com/lluis6/status/1372891087099035649?s=20

[EstWRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ew1--LBWEAoNNBB?format=jpg&name=900x900


https://twitter.com/RubnPerez/status/1372893074704175109?s=20

[Tom K]

They are in Catalunya, but anybody knows a bit more precise location? I did not recognize any distinctive point from newest stages southwest from Salou.

[EstWRC]

i would say the beginning of the year has been quite unusual for bulletproof Ogier standards, crash at Monte test, crash today and Arctic off/stuck in a snowbank

[dimviii]

more photos

https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/162284781_3785714128175281_8704148150387450057_n.j pg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=L2l87CiMDa4AX85hDki&_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.xx&oh=c583357e0bf726d41c939163402d771b&oe=60788821
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_03_2021/post-157-0-06900200-1616162995.jpg

[rp]

i would say the beginning of the year has been quite unusual for bulletproof Ogier standards, crash at Monte test, crash today and Sweden off/stuck in a snowbank

It was in Arctic Rally Finland

[EstWRC]

ah yes, my bad...old habits die hard

[EstWRC]

Ogier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PkNQfC2Yeg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiwG-OBDFMs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN1pjK8METE

[dimviii]

Οgier by Ruben Garsi

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ew6f35mWEAELvQ2?format=jpg&name=small
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ew6f35dXAAEXtvS?format=jpg&name=small

[matija_1988]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YLh1gOFXh3o&feature=youtu.be

Short video from Neuville testing in Croatia

[EstWRC]

Hyundai own short clip, seems there wont be much footage of the tests https://www.instagram.com/p/CNFzjwAs3p3/

[matija_1988]

Today's testing Tänak

https://youtu.be/aGsVCy3yu2I

[EstWRC]

Tänak (judging by the grey helmet) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI0xkrCPzS4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3K_hqQFe9s

this seems also him bot not 100% sure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzOYBzIzHyc

[matija_1988]

Tänak (judging by the grey helmet) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI0xkrCPzS4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3K_hqQFe9s

this seems also him bot not 100% sure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzOYBzIzHyc

Yes. That's Tänak from yesterday. It was sunny :)

A very different way of driving on the same road.
Big difference in driving between Tänak and Neuville

[EstWRC]

Yes. That's Tänak from yesterday. It was sunny :)

A very different way of driving on the same road.
Big difference in driving between Tänak and Neuville

thanks, tell us more !

[AnttiL]

Yes, I'm also curious to know, but couldn't match two corners from the videos posted.

Also good to remember these things about testing
- the driver might be trying out something new which doesn't work out so the driving on that pass is not good
- the driver might be deliberately testing bad things, like worn tyres
- what looks fast might actually be slow and vice versa

[matija_1988]

thanks, tell us more !

Maybe hard to explain ... Tänak driving may seem more aggressive, more ambitious. And use other parts of road.

[matija_1988]

Corner cutting by Neuville. Rim can be happy to have survived the encounter with this stone:D https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210401/ed9577dd489179479376372a7837dbb6.jpg

[EstWRC]

thanks for all the info man, always interesting to hear the comments!

[matija_1988]

Neuville 4 passes and 20min service . All day. Tänak 30 minutes service and sometimes 4 passes, sometimes 2 or 6.

[jcevc]

Oliver Solberg also testing today with i20 R5 (assistance by Friulmotor) near Cividale (host town of CIR rally Alpi Orientali) and border Italy - Slovenia.
Preparing for San Remo and Croatia.

[EstWRC]

short onboard of Tänak/Järveoja https://www.instagram.com/p/CNUSmolBd1c/

[EstWRC]

nice clip of Hyundai https://www.facebook.com/WRCcroatiaRally/videos/2144484619732401

[matija_1988]

The condition of the road on which it is used for the test tomorrow. Monte Is that you? :Dhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210406/838928a6e43c12ac57716a64b0082d85.jpg

Poslano sa mog M2007J17G koristei Tapatalk

[EstWRC]

Kalle today for Croatia https://twitter.com/stkalcevic/status/1379726281214988289?s=21

[dimviii]

Kalle


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EyZJqSrXMAAD_xB?format=jpg&name=small
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EyYtjazXIAMqigQ?format=jpg&name=large

[AnttiL]

Is there a tree cut in half?

[EstWRC]

Kalle


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EyZJqSrXMAAD_xB?format=jpg&name=small
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EyYtjazXIAMqigQ?format=jpg&name=large

vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9ma9M3OyYg

[matija_1988]

https://youtu.be/x9MeDNOR6lM

Kalle test in Croatia yesterday

[matija_1988]

https://youtu.be/mTsBVS2RP7A

Evans today's test

[ik1911]

Seb Ogier test in Croatia Today!

More photos! : https://www.flickr.com/photos/cc_rc/albums/72157718915415876

[EstWRC]

Hyundais at Rally Sanremo, which was a test for them as we know https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNKGmAG-TPQ
Ogier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DE7MQUvEDA
Gryazin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHj2hWQAmLY

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1381609632016261126/d5NRJXUA?format=jpg&name=small

https://www.wrcwings.tech/2021/04/12/benefits-of-the-new-2021-toyota-yaris-wrc-front-aero-package/

[mknight]

Gryazin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHj2hWQAmLY

The road on the vid is extremely narrow and twisty (but sure there might be some part we don't see).

Others (WRC teams) tested mostly on wider and faster roads.

[matija_1988]

The road on the vid is extremely narrow and twisty (but sure there might be some part we don't see).

Others (WRC teams) tested mostly on wider and faster roads.

https://youtu.be/6tsMi4DHC3s

Toyota tested on the same road

[mknight]

https://youtu.be/6tsMi4DHC3s

Toyota tested on the same road

Thx, didn't notice. Only saw vids from different sections, does this mean that this road is followed by a wider section or it's two different places?

[matija_1988]

Thx, didn't notice. Only saw vids from different sections, does this mean that this road is followed by a wider section or it's two different places?

Two different places. Toyota tested at 3 locations

[EstWRC]

Tänak testing in Portugal today

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzAgCzUWEAE87ti?format=jpg&name=medium
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzAuZTkXIAADz_Q?format=jpg&name=medium
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzAuZeYXAAUrI9e?format=jpg&name=medium
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzAuZp3WUAQFE8k?format=jpg&name=medium

https://twitter.com/PauloAr23028946/status/1382656109232721921?s=20
https://twitter.com/PauloAr23028946/status/1382640324145733637?s=20

[dimviii]

amazing photos last two!

[EstWRC]

Tänak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN1C_8zgIeg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP2sEwbqzl4

[EstWRC]

more pics of Ott/Martin yesterday, source https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=315086753523398&set=pcb.315088463523227

https://scontent.ftll2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/173387896_315087036856703_2668013654169689826_n.jp g?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=r6qOvWYSN7IAX9VCEOG&_nc_ht=scontent.ftll2-1.fna&oh=9b9116127116bfb97c10b4836a6e8fb6&oe=609DD682
https://scontent.ftll2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/174465924_315087020190038_7896845712978706868_n.jp g?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=bAFVfVLCIOYAX_5yc54&_nc_ht=scontent.ftll2-1.fna&oh=95b9b13d3afb2ea3a79190b40d72099a&oe=609EF4AB
https://scontent.ftll2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/173795951_315086783523395_3061005572994003328_n.jp g?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=zATB_txWoGgAX9MWQPi&_nc_ht=scontent.ftll2-1.fna&oh=157c6f8ff20c77ed73db6cb706937b4d&oe=609D6FFD

[EstWRC]

Tänak Day 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPV4fWXNGWo

[EstWRC]

Tänak by rosmanao https://youtu.be/Z-HYRTx5ZcI

[EstWRC]

Greensmith for Croatia https://youtu.be/0yZE39wC1hA

[EstWRC]

Tänak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIOnsLuzdhs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC94NjksJGw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcxtHMo5bPY
Mikkelsen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHM1hGPuhC0

[EstWRC]

Ott, Ott, Ott https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1YNwkXmk6Q

[dimviii]

Neuville
https://youtu.be/JrJ0BYbE1U0

[EstWRC]

Neuville https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OuRlq4e1iY

[EstWRC]

Neuville https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH6fZgWoqS8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3nEfbbkJrI


Hyundai boys really pushing on this test

[EstWRC]

Hyundai for Croatia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA4Df_JbjEQ&t
Toyota for Croatia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoiDmWh5yUg

[dimviii]

Neuville

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzPlJ0mVEAIAhbN?format=jpg&name=900x900
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzPlIQ5UYAER4t2?format=jpg&name=900x900
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzPlLqvVoAEEVoU?format=jpg&name=900x900

[Fast Eddie WRC]

M-Sport test

https://youtu.be/c8Ojq5XpJWA

https://youtu.be/f1uX2UhPs4c

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzQVVKYUYAYL-zV?format=jpg&name=medium

[matija_1988]

Sunninen testing on wet conditions. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210418/e4b62a4a904a82d19a29e75d2cbf3619.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210418/d58f2bb59be815cb96b6176ee88b8f7b.jpg

Poslano sa mog M2007J17G koristei Tapatalk

[EstWRC]

Sordo https://youtu.be/0aWF_0wi8To

[EstWRC]

Sordo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5Nb-HUIgAE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xM76DTgZ_4

[matija_1988]

Testing today in Croatia https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210419/4016687c1e340a43e4771c91e6341d47.jpg

Poslano sa mog M2007J17G koristei Tapatalk

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Another M-Sport:
https://youtu.be/TgCDaXBqJ5Y

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Fourmaux vs drone on his Croatia PET...

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CN7HuAFAAsS/?igshid=9zrxflmeea64

[Andre Oliveira]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ez-DAX0XMAEM62p?format=jpg&name=4096x4096
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ez-DDZ3WEAQSA0c?format=jpg&name=4096x4096
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ez-G01zXsAAkrcS?format=jpg&name=large

[Andre Oliveira]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ez--YgsUYAEXWWi?format=jpg&name=large

[EstWRC]

reminds me of this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJw-1uRd8FA

[lluisva555]

Images by Motoresport.cat (https://motoresport.cat/) from today's MSport test

2090 2091

[EstWRC]

Test Ford Fiesta Rally1 Hybrid WRC 2022 | M-Sport | Matthew Wilson [Passats de canto]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dk6n7ltOE8

[Andre Oliveira]

Jaume Soler

https://youtu.be/cyKlevbKIQs

[TypeR]

Sadly no wow effect from these videos.. compared to 2016-17 last gen testing.

Rear end getting higher on jumps/landing id due to missing hybrid system and it's weight?

[Mirek]

Well, it is clear from the very beginning that there won't be any wow effect. When the current WRC regs came they brought a lot faster machines than the previous ones but that's absolutely not the case now. Nobody wants a lot faster machines again because, let's be honest, that could easily get out of hand.

[kernel_gdi]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ez-DAX0XMAEM62p?format=jpg&name=4096x4096
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ez-DDZ3WEAQSA0c?format=jpg&name=4096x4096
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ez-G01zXsAAkrcS?format=jpg&name=large

Nice pics. We know the exact location?

[cali]

So did somebody really expected some on the limit flamboyant driving on first development test? Matty Wilson behind the wheel btw.

Probably at the end of the year we can see some true or better speed of these cars until then it's all very controlled and collecting data

Sent from my GM1913 using Tapatalk

[Andre Oliveira]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E0Abw8LWUAATy6Z?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E0Abw8KWEAUkcEe?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E0Abw8NXEAAO66x?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E0Abw8OXsAALZp4?format=jpg&name=large

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Matt Wilson on the test:
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/inside-m-sports-first-full-hybrid-rally1-car-test/

[dimviii]

Ogier today
https://twitter.com/RallyingUK/status/1387418817891078148

[Andre Oliveira]

https://youtu.be/IcK8sjKbM3c

[dimviii]

Ogier
https://youtu.be/nFCS_FckfKM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0r2HDgMItQ

[Fast Eddie WRC]

M-Sport Hybrid
https://youtu.be/9Ei60yymtwI

[Rallyper]

M-Sport Hybrid
https://youtu.be/9Ei60yymtwI

Heavyy!!! = slooower :) :)

[dimviii]

Ogier
https://youtu.be/pKMGEz0SWAg

[dimviii]

Κalle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j6ir-oSWZ8

[EstWRC]

Formaux with hybrid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_nmbrV_Za8

[EstWRC]

Kalle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW0sl1WYU4w

[TypeR]

Formaux with hybrid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_nmbrV_Za8
Rear looks really ,,light,, and easy to flick left&right.. due to changed differential?

[Andre Oliveira]

Other of Fourmaux:

https://youtu.be/hsQGFLyWPUI

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Heavyy!!! = slooower :) :)

Today it looks nearly as quick as the current WRC car despite the extra weight.

Adrien Fourmaux's skill or using more of the battery power ?

[Rallyper]

Just nearly.

I think the car looks more balanced. They put battery weight exactly where it should be. However you don´t see any travel of center of balance (?) when braking. And also looks VERY heavy in suspension when landing.

So, to me looks slower, but we´ll have to deal with it in the future...

[AnttiL]

Here we go again judging car performance from test videos, and even from very early tests. Also good to remember that likely the drivers won't drive it as hard as Ogier or Tänak on a pre-event test because wrecking it would delay the development crucially. :)

When you say it looks heavy on jump landings, remember that suspension travel has been reduced for the new cars.

[cali]

Here we go again judging car performance from test videos, and even from very early tests. Also good to remember that likely the drivers won't drive it as hard as Ogier or Tänak on a pre-event test because wrecking it would delay the development crucially. :)

When you say it looks heavy on jump landings, remember that suspension travel has been reduced for the new cars.Yeah the first mule is out and already people start to make conclusions based on the first tests. The most important thing atm is not to crash and collect data and they will be doing this for a long time.

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[Fast Eddie WRC]

Just reading this again from Neuvillr last year...

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/neuville-no-way-i-can-use-wrc-2022-hybrid-boost-on-all-stages/

[AnttiL]

Just reading this again from Neuvillr last year...

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/neuville-no-way-i-can-use-wrc-2022-hybrid-boost-on-all-stages/

The hybrid boost supposedly is used only on stage starts and slow corner exits. Also the cars will not go as fast in all places as current WRC cars because of changes in aero, suspension and transmission. In a way they will be closer to Group B cars with high power but more primitive chassis.

[Mirek]

Rear looks really ,,light,, and easy to flick left&right.. due to changed differential?

For sure yes. Without the active center differential you need to throw it in drifts much more. I expect something like a more powerful WRC car from 2011-2016.


The hybrid boost supposedly is used only on stage starts and slow corner exits.

Which means that on most of the gravel and snow stages it's rather useless...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Adrien Fourmaux's skill or using more of the battery power ?

Matt Wilson says they shared the test driving yesterday.

[Rallyper]

Yeah the first mule is out and already people start to make conclusions based on the first tests. The most important thing atm is not to crash and collect data and they will be doing this for a long time.

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People. That´s me in this case.

And yes conclusions are allowed, don´t you think.

And I watched rallycars for ages, and yes I stand for what I´m saying.

What I didn´t know about is suspension travel. Has it been shortened for 2022, you say AnttiL?
I also wonder about min weight, is it still 1200 kgs with 200 kgs of batterypack?

[Jewy46]

I'm happy enough from looking at the videos. The noise and drama look to be still there and that's what I loved when watching it live.

Sure it looks a little bit slower at the moment but this is very early days and it doesnt look bad/sound at all. I'd say come the start of next year these will be almost as good as the 2017 cars to watch and for me thats all I was hoping for, once its not a huge step back I'm satisfied.
Nothing will beat watching WRC cars driven at full chat, Ive seen the 2litre (2007+), 1.6 and the latest machines and every one has been amazing, particularly the 17 WRCs.

Looking forward to seeing these in anger in 2022 in Northern Ireland/Finland if all goes to plan!

[AnttiL]

What I didn´t know about is suspension travel. Has it been shortened for 2022, you say AnttiL?
I also wonder about min weight, is it still 1200 kgs with 200 kgs of batterypack?

This is from a FIA newsletter in 2020

Transmission:

4WD, five-speed transmission very similar in concept to the current Rally2 rules
Simple level type differential, no centre differential, only one kinematic drive train
A maximum of six transmission units per car per year permitted

Suspension:

Reduced wheel travel
Simplified dampers with reduced scope for homologation upgrades
Hubs, hub carriers and anti-roll bar designs will be simplified
Only one specification of wishbone mandated

Running gear:

Liquid brake cooling no longer allowed

Fuel tank:

Simplified shape

Aerodynamics:

Free volume bodywork area to enable aggressive design maintained
Aero effect from hidden ducts removed
Rear aerodynamic advice simplified