WRC Testing

[EstWRC]

That is one ugly duckling

funny, its the opposite for me. i think the first time while following WRC the M-sport car is the ugliest for me, their cars have always been my favourite, dont like the fish eyed front end and its kinda bulky, and Yaris looks like a matchbox car not a real one.

but we will see when the liveries will put on, it can change a lot. and anyway, the looks dont win titles.

Thierry again today

https://scontent.ftll2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/268466449_2124618364367961_1685462699012928997_n.j pg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=Z86EsmQKBNQAX9LpA2X&_nc_ht=scontent.ftll2-1.fna&oh=00_AT8fEz77zOxeMgUdgwLjQ4QE4ci95TiEo5BWzCdZWU29 VA&oe=61C4956D
https://scontent.ftll2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/268620416_2124618374367960_228294950932113999_n.jp g?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=6WXjiWiDJa0AX9oLsc_&tn=DcYXvY5M0zzXWiOx&_nc_ht=scontent.ftll2-1.fna&oh=00_AT8MGOMmPXMeSJ5Ipg2kmJolfche0xOLoqLO2XZ8NoPJ vQ&oe=61C4059C


https://www.facebook.com/julienpixelrallye/posts/2124618241034640

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ogier by Dirtfish

https://youtu.be/sVItSAfFCMk

[cali]

I must say I like the Puma the most atm

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[dimviii]

I must say I like the Puma the most atm

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me too.

[pantealex]

I must say I like the Puma the most atm



+ 1

[EstWRC]

Neuville day 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGg6qnPVZHs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ero52oe91yU

[er88]

Ogier by Dirtfish

https://youtu.be/sVItSAfFCMkReally don't understand why they'd choose to be so braindead. And it's not the first time.

You have the contacts and resources to be there and film content from multiple drivers tests, yet the video you end up with is a shitty 2minute clip with pointless background music that only detract from what you have filmed.

Why not interview all the drivers, cut the stupid music and show more than 2 and a half minutes of the testing.

[EstWRC]

Neuville https://youtu.be/b99gw90k9MU

https://youtu.be/JMcBf6vIiDY

[doubled1978]

funny, its the opposite for me. i think the first time while following WRC the M-sport car is the ugliest for me, their cars have always been my favourite, dont like the fish eyed front end and its kinda bulky, and Yaris looks like a matchbox car not a real one.

but we will see when the liveries will put on, it can change a lot. and anyway, the looks dont win titles.

Thierry again today

https://scontent.ftll2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/268466449_2124618364367961_1685462699012928997_n.j pg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=Z86EsmQKBNQAX9LpA2X&_nc_ht=scontent.ftll2-1.fna&oh=00_AT8fEz77zOxeMgUdgwLjQ4QE4ci95TiEo5BWzCdZWU29 VA&oe=61C4956D
https://scontent.ftll2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/268620416_2124618374367960_228294950932113999_n.jp g?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=6WXjiWiDJa0AX9oLsc_&tn=DcYXvY5M0zzXWiOx&_nc_ht=scontent.ftll2-1.fna&oh=00_AT8MGOMmPXMeSJ5Ipg2kmJolfche0xOLoqLO2XZ8NoPJ vQ&oe=61C4059C


https://www.facebook.com/julienpixelrallye/posts/2124618241034640

For me it’s the Toyota I don’t like, I can’t get used to the rake in the chassis. I quite like the Puma, the Hyundai seems a bit stretched, I actually prefer the Rally2 car.

[Lancia Stratos]

Really don't understand why they'd choose to be so braindead. And it's not the first time.

You have the contacts and resources to be there and film content from multiple drivers tests, yet the video you end up with is a shitty 2minute clip with pointless background music that only detract from what you have filmed.

Why not interview all the drivers, cut the stupid music and show more than 2 and a half minutes of the testing.

The footage is provided by Toyota - it's not filmed by DirtFish.

[Eli]

Is it just me or are now all the cars equipped with full LED headlights?

[AnttiL]

Dirtfish just used TGR’s promo footage

EDIT: I was late

Anyway, I’m rarely sentimental about cars, I don’t feel like I have a favourite out of these three. I hope they are all equal and competitive.

[EstWRC]

Neuville https://youtu.be/LhGJZFcU19w

[Eli]

Dirtfish just used TGR’s promo footage

EDIT: I was late

Anyway, I’m rarely sentimental about cars, I don’t feel like I have a favourite out of these three. I hope they are all equal and competitive.

That's because we're missing a 4th car ;)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Really don't understand why they'd choose to be so braindead. And it's not the first time.

You have the contacts and resources to be there and film content from multiple drivers tests, yet the video you end up with is a shitty 2minute clip with pointless background music that only detract from what you have filmed.

Why not interview all the drivers, cut the stupid music and show more than 2 and a half minutes of the testing.

Also why did they say it included 'behind the scenes' when it showed none ?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Tanak in the hybrid i20 Rally1. So much for retiring ;)

https://twitter.com/DaniLoebinen/status/1472869605991456778?s=20

[AnttiL]

Also why did they say it included 'behind the scenes' when it showed none ?

Again: this was just content made by Toyota Gazoo Racing. It shows some "behind the scenes" with Ogier walking in the service :D

I don't want to "feed with spoon" but let's just repeat again that Dirtfish is not a charity, it's business.

[EstWRC]

Tanak in the hybrid i20 Rally1. So much for retiring ;)

https://twitter.com/DaniLoebinen/status/1472869605991456778?s=20

I’m pretty sure Wuorela has a reason for it…

[ouvreur]

I’m pretty sure Wuorela has a reason for it…

Sniffing glue before turning his computer on can hardly be called a "reason" :laugh:

Unless he knows that Hyundai have only entered him for RMC for banter?

[er88]

I’m pretty sure Wuorela has a reason for it…Does the idiot every take accountability for the shite he waffles? Or hold his hands up and admit he's a bullshiter spreading fake news.

Shame people still take notice of him.

People can be wrong or get misinformation, it happens. But they'll generally say they were wrong or why. This chap has been incessant with his Hyundai/Tanak pish

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Breen on the recent M-Sport test on snow:

"It went really well in Finland,” he said. “It was very, very useful to get a day in the snow with the Puma. I don’t know that Toyota has been in those conditions yet and I’d be fairly sure Hyundai hasn’t – and we know we found stuff out from that test that will help us when we’re back in the snow for the pre-Sweden test.

“Everything from the hybrid side went well, we had no issues with the car at all. We were able to scan through all of our options. Obviously we’ve done a lot of testing on gravel, so we had a set-up which was in the ballpark already and we’ve fine-tuned that. When we’re back up here next year, we can fine tune it again. It’s certainly given us good food for thought ahead of round two.”

[EstWRC]

gallery of Tänak today https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=julienpixelrallye&set=a.2125653384264459

https://scontent.ftll2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/269645069_2125652804264517_7367363068356883891_n.j pg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=0debeb&_nc_ohc=6dpieJgV5TMAX8kyIMr&tn=DcYXvY5M0zzXWiOx&_nc_ht=scontent.ftll2-1.fna&oh=00_AT_SpQ5FZSpHmGBTq2rilMM0ClxaOHCqwD23hXTS0Mau Ew&oe=61C57E06
https://scontent.ftll2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/269699443_2125652984264499_6177995456379555422_n.j pg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=0debeb&_nc_ohc=4SmQOYmF1bEAX_pQivH&_nc_ht=scontent.ftll2-1.fna&oh=00_AT_QDWddsp0hhqimRqND7CZqiW8p9V9_y25KGldwB6MM fA&oe=61C5ECA3

[EstWRC]

Tänak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CmOxwM_ZQ0

[EstWRC]

Tänak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLZd85CNbWQ

[EstWRC]

Tänak by rourebel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwX8zpwfLQs

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FHE2f3IXEAwgRX0?format=jpg&name=large

[Mirek]

I can't help myself but that "not at all a diffuzor but somewhat a diffuzor" makes the cars look awkward from behind.

[Andre Oliveira]

via Rallirinki / Teemu

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FHHRQFaXsAUTjE3?format=png&name=900x900

[EstWRC]

Tänak Day 2 https://youtu.be/puIIPGGbOK8

[denkimi]

I can't help myself but that "not at all a diffuzor but somewhat a diffuzor" makes the cars look awkward from behind.
The puma makes me think of the brabham fancar. 2 big fans blowing air at the rear, but where is it sucking that air in?

[OHL]

The puma makes me think of the brabham fancar. 2 big fans blowing air at the rear, but where is it sucking that air in?

Air come in through the large scoops near the side windows.

[dimviii]

Oliver
https://youtu.be/qOR_k9eoQ2Y

[Fast Eddie WRC]

The puma makes me think of the brabham fancar. 2 big fans blowing air at the rear, but where is it sucking that air in?

They remind me a lot more of World RX (Rallycross) cars which have a large fan clearly visible at the rear to cool the rear-mounted radiator.

Fans are visible at the back of the new Puma (and Yaris), but the rear of the new i20 is more sealed with just two meshed vents.

[EstWRC]

Solberg https://youtu.be/ziILD4mcSOY

[Andre Oliveira]

Loeb and Galmiche in Armando Pereira’s Fiesta WRC today

https://twitter.com/rc_noel1/status/1474018658687070225?s=21

[Andre Oliveira]

Loeb in Fiesta WRC

https://www.ewrc-results.com/video/37772-sebastien-loeb-essais-monte-carlo-2022/

[dimviii]

Hybrid Rally1 2022 VS WRC+ 2019 VS WRC 2016 Rallye Monte Carlo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=152&v=2gXLRbbiXT4&feature=emb_logo

[cali]

Hybrid Rally1 2022 VS WRC+ 2019 VS WRC 2016 Rallye Monte Carlo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=152&v=2gXLRbbiXT4&feature=emb_logoRoad conditions may ofcourse vary but still, the new Rally1 cars are definitely not slow like many "experts" predicted.

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[Mirek]

Hybrid Rally1 2022 VS WRC+ 2019 VS WRC 2016 Rallye Monte Carlo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=152&v=2gXLRbbiXT4&feature=emb_logo


Road conditions may ofcourse vary but still, the new Rally1 cars are definitely not slow lile many "experts" predicted.

Comparing data from different sources (onboard data logging and held-held radar from a spectator) is IMHO not a good way. It can be and most likely is misleading. I would take it easy.

Also don't forget that the speed of the previus generations of cars was given mainly by their cornering speed. High downforce also means high drag, i.e. reduced acceleration traded for higher retained speed in corners. On the other hand the main advantage of the new cars should be their acceleration with the help of the electric motor.

[EstWRC]

The final countdown has begun: Monte Carlo Rally pre-event testing started on Sunday. The race to round one is coming to a close.

In 11 days the entire 2022 World Rally Championship field will assemble in Monaco’s Casino Square ready for the start of a whole new adventure. And the final week and a bit before hybrid Rally1 cars officially land into the world championship will be just as busy as the last six months.

Toyota and Hyundai are first to return to the Gap area for set-up tests ahead of the January 20-23 French Alps event.


https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/wrc-teams-complete-final-pre-monte-carlo-tests/

[EstWRC]

Tänak today https://twitter.com/DirtFishRally/status/1480493695438929920?s=20
and from Toyotas side its Kalle today

[EstWRC]

Kalle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ6GyH8LCu8

[EstWRC]

Tänak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbC4IYy8fXM

[EstWRC]

Test Day Ott Tänak by [Passats de canto] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wcnh82sPRNg

[Andre Oliveira]

https://www.facebook.com/100044159033252/posts/496881995127097/?d=n

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FIwmfxnXEAUwbVj?format=jpg&name=medium
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FIwmfxnX0AYlF3Y?format=jpg&name=medium
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FIwmfxlXMAgZelO?format=jpg&name=medium

[EstWRC]

Tänak by By PapaJulien https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxnFmi46EJE

Kalle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tblzUgLyNCo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwX25mn6CFE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKuKnaJfLb8

[EstWRC]

Tänak https://youtu.be/ODXwS1lIEUM

https://youtu.be/cB0LlRRp5vU

[EstWRC]

Kalle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jULsNLTyCsc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgGZQg7mMbI

[EstWRC]

Kalle https://youtu.be/suMTY_b65Pc

https://youtu.be/Y_ugwRHUJ2M

https://youtu.be/MdUQUlzbeSg

[EstWRC]

Tänak yesterday

https://scontent.ftll2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/271681532_2141795069316957_5908154280696293801_n.j pg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=0debeb&_nc_ohc=9qRiMjUqEqoAX8JWhz7&_nc_ht=scontent.ftll2-1.fna&oh=00_AT88u-hX9z6phz4XNIrkh7jvI-Wc64WiGfL_KryY9U-tGA&oe=61E14075
https://scontent.ftll2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/271693174_2141795072650290_5667883926751691309_n.j pg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=0debeb&_nc_ohc=S7RbjOYOZWEAX_SRSQT&_nc_ht=scontent.ftll2-1.fna&oh=00_AT-sYnwgA29J4e36eamb8YEKEOOmlaxLlUG0ZreNJbqV7w&oe=61E28A02
https://scontent.ftll2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/271698760_2141795439316920_334439994376995645_n.jp g?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=0debeb&_nc_ohc=dcdgiidPF-sAX9oPZjA&_nc_ht=scontent.ftll2-1.fna&oh=00_AT-XS6VmkpTsgQfR7SSQs-BFiv4phsfD-HUzlm3Xo8AvLw&oe=61E1D76B


credit https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=julienpixelrallye&set=a.2141798889316575

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Kalle wasn't holding back...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FI0CuDCX0AAd79N?format=jpg&name=large

[EstWRC]

Ogier today, little mistake in the hairpin https://twitter.com/hugo_blancher/status/1480852761227014147?s=21

[spyros]

just saw the video he is the master of Monte whatever the conditions.............

[EstWRC]

Ogier https://youtu.be/2utGW7iq0Vo

[Andre Oliveira]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FIzlW84XoAMccRs?format=jpg&name=large

[EstWRC]

Fourmaux https://youtu.be/hQdzBPLOMrY

[EstWRC]

Ogier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC3NNBCsNkM

[EstWRC]

Fourmaux https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZs8WPgy2C8

[EstWRC]

Fourmaux and Ogier by Passats de Canto https://youtu.be/5AJXHCypYmc

https://youtu.be/n8THqPQnU_Y

[AnttiL]

Breen off in test today. Crew OK.

https://twitter.com/RubnPerez/status/1481208904520511490

[EstWRC]

Looks quite a big one again, glad they are okay

[EstWRC]

An eyewitness told DirtFish: “Craig was going very, very well this morning. He did a lot of runs very quickly. He was caught by a left turn, not a fast one, but there was a bridge. He touched the bridge a little bit and this sent the car to the right and off the road.


“There was half a spin and then the car rolled down the ravine. It stopped on its roof. It would be around 10 or 15 meters from the road down to the car.”


https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/breen-crashes-in-monte-testing/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Just what M-Sport didn't need... :(

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FI5PpMcXwAAoDwW?format=jpg&name=medium

[er88]

Well better it happens now than the rally. Breen was due a crash in testing to join the other drivers ;)

[Andre Oliveira]

Crash video

https://www.ewrc-results.com/video/37996-tests-rallye-monte-carlo-2022-craig-breen-ford-puma-rally1-hd/

[Rallyper]

Crash video

https://www.ewrc-results.com/video/37996-tests-rallye-monte-carlo-2022-craig-breen-ford-puma-rally1-hd/

Ouusshhh!! Not good for self confidence...

[doubled1978]

Ouusshhh!! Not good for self confidence...

Looked a bit unlucky, certainly with where he ended up. The glancing blow didn’t even look like it broke the steering, just deflected him into the bank. Let’s hope it’s just superficial damage.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I wonder if those fans right by the roadside distracted him slightly...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FI59vuNXEAAhnDE?format=jpg&name=900x900

[AnttiL]

I wonder if those fans right by the roadside distracted him slightly...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FI59vuNXEAAhnDE?format=jpg&name=900x900

No, spectators are like that all the time on Monte tests

[mknight]

Looked a bit unlucky, certainly with where he ended up. The glancing blow didn’t even look like it broke the steering, just deflected him into the bank. Let’s hope it’s just superficial damage.

Reminded me a bit of Makinen in Corsica 2001, ended the career of his co-driver (Mannisenmaki) even without falling down the slope.

Sure speeds were different, but "innocent" glancing blow can end pretty badly. ( https://youtu.be/qXj-T8AOYuk?t=30 )

[EstWRC]

Breen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2XT5da28Fk

[er88]

I wonder if those fans right by the roadside distracted him slightly...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FI59vuNXEAAhnDE?format=jpg&name=900x900Lol....

[EstWRC]

Breen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD9wXTmF024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pG7zwxkN__g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGViKHPtV_M

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/m-sports-craig-breen-unscathed-after-wrc-monte-carlo-testing-crash/7215763/

[EstWRC]

Evans https://youtu.be/DZKjlAwKud8

[doubled1978]

Reminded me a bit of Makinen in Corsica 2001, ended the career of his co-driver (Mannisenmaki) even without falling down the slope.

Sure speeds were different, but "innocent" glancing blow can end pretty badly. ( https://youtu.be/qXj-T8AOYuk?t=30 )

Yeah, the Makinen one was a bad one.
Thankfully the lads are ok in this case, but I hope whatever damage has occurred isn’t a set back to the programme for the others.

[EstWRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FI7eNO8XwAsPs6l?format=jpg&name=large

[macebig]

Long night ahead for the M-Sport boys. Puma would be as good as new for tomorrow. Craig owes them a beer.

[EstWRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FI8gU4IWUAAxtZR?format=jpg&name=900x900
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FI8gU4KXEAcxrwR?format=jpg&name=900x900

[EstWRC]

They got it ready for Gus https://twitter.com/andrewgreensmit/status/1481525696917045248?s=21

[Fast Eddie WRC]

They got it ready for Gus https://twitter.com/andrewgreensmit/status/1481525696917045248?s=21

Great work by the M-Sport mechanics ! :cool:

[EstWRC]

Neuville https://youtu.be/vPM2aRZu3Ug

[Fast Eddie WRC]

M-Sport fixing the Puma in a local unit ..
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FI-QxlrXIAEG5rh?format=jpg&name=large

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Puma running again with Gus...

https://twitter.com/DirtFishRally/status/1481562511992315905?s=20

[ictus]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPvf86GwLas Puma looked quite banged up

[dimviii]

Katsuta
https://youtu.be/GxG4wDtL1zg

[EstWRC]

Gus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNOjlL8zdRE

[wyler]

man, i was missing car skewing on hard brakes...

[EstWRC]

Gus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVfnDbN8C-Y
Taka https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an2hXYaOHc0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKPFcm_GhTI

[dimviii]

haha

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FI-9snGXMAQX9sZ?format=jpg&name=large

[TypeR]

All the time the car has been without number and now on one photo I saw they have put an old Yaris's (one of the first ones, #3) on it SP1003.
https://www.upload.ee/image/13792782/FB_IMG_1642138193234.jpg

[Mirek]

All the time the car has been without number and now on one photo I saw they have put an old Yaris's (one of the first ones, #3) on it SP1003.
https://www.upload.ee/image/13792782/FB_IMG_1642138193234.jpg

That's quite normal I guess. Usually the testing reg. plates are registered on the manufacturer's name not on a particular chassis. There is no need to arrange more of them if they are available.

[AnttiL]

I think those are temporary plates anyway, you can transfer them from car to another.

[TypeR]

Actually they aren't. This specific one is registered to 2017 Yaris with certain vin number.
+ no insurance either
But okay, let it be. Testing in closed areas anyway, just a friend from Estonia mentioned it.
https://www.upload.ee/image/13794366/Yariscar.jpg

[er88]

No Solberg test videos?

[gaudino69]

Ogier test wrc hybride Monte Carlo 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajyiiHtf4Nw

[gaudino69]

test Monte Carlo 2022 Takamoto Katsuta BaNzaÏ

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

[Andre Oliveira]

Actually they aren't. This specific one is registered to 2017 Yaris with certain vin number.
+ no insurance either
But okay, let it be. Testing in closed areas anyway, just a friend from Estonia mentioned it.
https://www.upload.ee/image/13794366/Yariscar.jpg

Wich webstite?

[cali]

Wich webstite?www.mnt.ee



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[Fast Eddie WRC]

Epic !

https://twitter.com/MSportLtd/status/1482291762542612480

[dimviii]

Loeb today
https://youtu.be/5PsCM9KXhbg


https://twitter.com/DirtFishRally/status/1482702215760523272

[EstWRC]

Loeb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ftmv--ldEns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IubDz0nXrYM

[dimviii]

Loeb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkvwJgEVwqE&t=3s

[dimviii]

toksport testing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra4rYALUy-c&t=2s

[dimviii]

Loeb with glasses
https://twitter.com/MSportLtd/status/1482784182661173252

[EstWRC]

Best Of Tests WRC Rallye Monte Carlo 2022 - Hybrid Era [HD]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP1mDteOtHA

[spyros]

Loeb going very fast at testing, i must rethink my pickems.............

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Official M-Sport PET video
https://youtu.be/rP3CiqJW4tQ

[dimviii]

se_rallyWRCFlag of Finland
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Rovanperä has a good testing conditions today thinking about being first on the road in SwedenFlag of Sweden. Fresh snow has been falling down through the day here in Central Finland. #RallySweden #WRC

[dimviii]

Kalle small clips
https://twitter.com/LPaanala/status/1486393988571713540

https://twitter.com/MKiviaho/status/1486398872423387144

https://twitter.com/autosport/status/1486379129675128840

[dimviii]

Κalle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oumaqCRPlz4

[dimviii]

Εvans small clip
https://twitter.com/se_rally/status/1486636591087079431

[EstWRC]

Evans for Sweden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbYNXErJSq8

[EstWRC]

Kalle for Sweden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oumaqCRPlz4

[er88]

Looking and sounding great!

With the extra power and the fact these cars are more difficult to drive, will be interesting to see if we witness more wild moments on the faster events.

[dimviii]

Evans
https://youtu.be/CqV12ucGZVg

[bandit12]

Suninen?
https://youtu.be/8HZotRrPa8Q
Is this some old video?
Seems so speeded up also...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Am I correct that Hyundai hasn't done any previous testing of the i20 Hybrid in the snow of Swe/Fin ?

[AnttiL]

Am I correct that Hyundai hasn't done any previous testing of the i20 Hybrid in the snow of Swe/Fin ?

Yes, only snow testing with Monte/tarmac spec. And also none on gravel with the latest iteration.

[jiipee64]

EP testing today...

https://twitter.com/juha_kantanen/status/1487068572975353865?t=eaPRH17IX3x6w_NFWYjbsQ&s=19

[EstWRC]

Lappi https://youtu.be/XyaycLsZu7M

[satukata]

https://youtu.be/4ZBzzJZ2IRU LAPPI

[rp]

Katsuta today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iATsGIdVFVA

[satukata]

Katsuta https://youtu.be/1vQsmTNW6g8
https://youtu.be/Vb_TxpKrzE8

[EstWRC]

Hyundai with Solberg testing today for Sweden https://twitter.com/HartusvuoriWRC/status/1488790045800681472?s=20&t=0S4L2qwPQtNErMDqQRx1Fw

[EstWRC]

Solberg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCrnDyJqD70

[Hartusvuori]

Photo gallery from Solberg's test day: https://rallirinki.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Rally+Sweden+2022+PET+Solberg/

https://rallirinki.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Rally%20Sweden%202022%20PET%20Solberg/8G1A7693.jpg/_medium.jpg (https://rallirinki.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Rally%20Sweden%202022%20PET%20Solberg/8G1A7693.jpg)

[jiipee64]

Tänäk testing today...

https://twitter.com/juha_kantanen/status/1489232111253045255?t=j2tk2ddHlKLNu9kk-dzAyw&s=19

[EstWRC]

Tänak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eUayZvzafc

[EstWRC]

Tänak https://youtu.be/cyjNPNVspZg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Dirtfish Toyota test compilation plus some onboard & slow-mo's...

https://youtu.be/1bpWHyRCTjU

[dimviii]

Νeuville
https://youtu.be/xOoewb7rGTQ

[Hartusvuori]

RALLIRINKI photo gallery from Neuville's test: https://rallirinki.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Rally+Sweden+2022+PET+Neuville/

https://rallirinki.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Rally%20Sweden%202022%20PET%20Neuville/8G1A7760.jpg/_medium.jpg (https://rallirinki.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Rally%20Sweden%202022%20PET%20Neuville/8G1A7760.jpg)

https://rallirinki.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Rally%20Sweden%202022%20PET%20Neuville/3O9A7753.jpg/_medium.jpg (https://rallirinki.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Rally%20Sweden%202022%20PET%20Neuville/3O9A7753.jpg)

[TypeR]

As Hyundai couldn't build 3 new cars to first rally, they had 1 test car (built after Neuville's crash) + 2 new cars.

I wonder if Tänak was driving the test car in Monte? (engine problems)

Hopefully they can build another new one and don't have to test and race with same car like amateurs..

[WRC_Wilzu]

Short video from Thierry test

https://youtu.be/yDdLrmDpm80

[EstWRC]

Hyundai now testing in Sweden with Neuville today https://twitter.com/f_gustavsson/status/1490980510549647367?s=21

[dimviii]

Neuville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsK1zufsXd0

[EstWRC]

Tänak today https://twitter.com/f_gustavsson/status/1491317006700007426?s=21

[EstWRC]

Oliver watching Tänaks test https://twitter.com/oliversolberg01/status/1491446566045241346?s=21

[EstWRC]

Tänak https://youtu.be/PS2pEFmWV6Q

[henzo]

that looks promising

[SubaruNorway]

Some sketchy rear suspension on these...

https://youtu.be/-dlepy7KuEw

[the sniper]

Some sketchy rear suspension on these...

https://youtu.be/-dlepy7KuEw

1:30! :|

[Sulland]

How much has wheel travel shrunk from Wrc17 to Rally1 for gravel set up?

[Rallyper]

Some sketchy rear suspension on these...

https://youtu.be/-dlepy7KuEw

Too stiff...?

[dimviii]

Too stiff...?

less travel

[EstWRC]

Solberg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=128IsrC7soI&feature=youtu.be

[SubaruNorway]

How much has wheel travel shrunk from Wrc17 to Rally1 for gravel set up?

50mm i think it was

[SubaruNorway]

Solberg
https://youtu.be/3J_XlS70SQg

[Mirek]

less travel

Likely combined with not optimal rebound settings. My guess.

[EstWRC]

Lappi today https://twitter.com/f_gustavsson/status/1492050738385666062?s=21

Evans was yesterday

So Hyundai and Toyota with the same testing program. Both using their permanent location days and then a test in Sweden

[AnttiL]

I wonder if M-Sport will also do their PET in Sweden

[flat_right]

I wonder if M-Sport will also do their PET in Sweden

Where else would they do it? I mean the rally is there, so there is no purpose to go to Finland for example.

[Andre Oliveira]

M-Sport allready tested in Arctic.

[EstWRC]

M-Sport allready tested in Arctic.

Yes but that was in December already.

[er88]

Yes but that was in December already.And only with Breen as far as I know

[AnttiL]

Fourmaux was also there.

I was just wondering are they already "going cheap" and skipping testing in Sweden. Essentially what they did in Northern Finland is equivalent to what Hyundai and Toyota did two weeks ago on their permanent testing locations.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Wont M-Sport just do their PET nearer to the event so they just have one travel and stay for the rally ?

[Hartusvuori]

Fourmaux was also there.

I was just wondering are they already "going cheap" and skipping testing in Sweden. Essentially what they did in Northern Finland is equivalent to what Hyundai and Toyota did two weeks ago on their permanent testing locations.

Didn't they do only two days in Rovaniemi? There's 10 days left to test for the event. All the time they need.

[SubaruNorway]

Ford is testing in Kall, Østersund i heard

[EstWRC]

Lappi https://youtu.be/JrYeYSljXl4

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ford is testing in Kall, Østersund i heard

Correct - Fourmaux kicks off M-Sport’s pre-event running in Kall, northern Sweden on Monday.

[EstWRC]

Kalle https://youtu.be/dH4ZpLvNBMM

[EstWRC]

Taka https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3nRlnNrmUY

[rp]

Breen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqQfgG80tUQ

[EstWRC]

Toyota style mirrors now i see

[pantealex]

Toyota style mirrors now i see

Can they change those for Sweden ?

Don't they have to use same cars than they were using in Monte ?

[lluisva555]

Can they change those for Sweden ?

Don't they have to use same cars than they were using in Monte ?

Replacement of side mirrors does not require any joker... or at least it was so with the previous cars, so I understand it is still the same.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Greensmith at Numedalsrally this weekend as practice for Rally Sweden...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CaHb2YijjoX/?utm_medium=copy_link

https://www.ewrc-results.com/entries/73089-numedalsrally-2022/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FL5iRmnWQAQav_K?format=jpg&name=large

[EstWRC]

Toyota testing in Sardegna https://twitter.com/kallerovanpera/status/1506243948108525576?s=21

[dimviii]

WRCWings
@llluis555
Images from today's test on gravel in Sardegna show the Toyota GR Yaris #Rally1 without the prominent side air intakes cover and side mirrors, in what looks like a test of the hybrid unit's cooling system in the worst conditions, while reducing drag #WRClive #WRCliveES #WRCjp


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOoFLyRX0AI82mh?format=jpg&name=900x900

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Pretty amazing if the Yaris Rally1 can do without those big side air intakes after all (and in the worst conditions of hot and low speed).

[matija_1988]

Tänak testing today for Croatia rally. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220401/d6b2ee21044e7f45b99445b52d65d439.jpg

[EstWRC]

Tänak https://youtu.be/xsz9vg-r5xg

[matija_1988]

What a wonderful day! Me Ott and my father ❤️https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220401/582e9c187e55d6e23aaf7da0cef5a699.jpg

[TypeR]

Hyundai seems quite understeering, hopefully can work it out

[EstWRC]

Tänak, watch at 10 seconds

https://youtu.be/ICKmT4LVZxk

[EstWRC]

Evans for Sardegna https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSqn9yNL_jI

[EstWRC]

Solberg for Croatia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj2X5ylDrzc

[EstWRC]

Solberg https://youtu.be/uRwrWIFurjM

https://youtu.be/LDYqZxK-i7Q

[EstWRC]

Tänak/Breen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH_Qv0lG9tI
Breen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YhK7cqdV3Y

[EstWRC]

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

[EstWRC]

Gus https://youtu.be/5OjQiu8Z6j4

[EstWRC]

Lappi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDT-uth7Vkk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyPGqs2yQh4
Kalle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCico_bo6uU
Loubet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLJzgg9dQcM

[EstWRC]

Nice short clip of Ott having fun when he tested in the beginning of the month https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cb0UTQDD6u4/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

[ik1911]

Today R5 testing for Croatia!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/cc_rc/albums/72177720298204899

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Rally Croatia - Toksport PET in the wet:

https://youtu.be/sZLRNeZ61WE

[Andre Oliveira]

Neuville and Wydaeghe today in Portugal

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FRV3FDHXoAAa7Es?format=jpg&name=medium

[EstWRC]

Seems wet, maybe that’s why Ott didn’t want to test ?

Would be interesting to know why he refused

[Andre Oliveira]

Video:

https://www.ewrc-results.com/video/39521-test-hyundai-motorsport-thierry-neuville-hyundai-i20-rally1/

[EstWRC]

Neuville https://youtu.be/ArRjk6JVQ_o

https://youtu.be/QAXsK2kiUvk

[rallyfiend]

Any clue why Ott apparently didn't test?

[er88]

That's a bit of a disaster for Hyundai/ Neuville. Barely any gravel running upto now, no proper running on dusty roads like we normally see in Portugal....

[TypeR]

I always love such kind of statements without any further proof..
like A. Oliveira..


Hyundai cancelled the PET in Portugal today. Rumours about big discussion with Ott (the driver that was to drive today).

[Andre Oliveira]

What proof you want? The audio of team? I only said what i listen from a valuable source.

[bandit12]

What proof you want? The audio of team? I only said what i listen from a valuable source.
Then next time, ask for more info

[cali]

Then next time, ask for more infoWhy?
I understand the need to know more details but if it isn't given then fine by me. You have to understand that in order to receive more deliquate information sometimes our members need to protect their sources as well.
I count this as a quite rude approach towards very longtime and trustworthy member as Andre is. He is sharing inside information which will not go to larger public so I can't understand the attitude towards him.

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[bandit12]

Why?
I understand the need to know more details but if it isn't given then fine by me. You have to understand that in order to receive more deliquate information sometimes our members need to protect their sources as well.
I count this as a quite rude approach towards very longtime and trustworthy member as Andre is. He is sharing inside information which will not go to larger public so I can't understand the attitude towards him.

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Indeed. As english is not my first language, i must appologise. I did not mean that as order.
Sorry

[wyler]

i think the point is when these rumors come out, people would want to know not details, but reasons.
then of course, many time is not really possible to share it...but I first would like to know what's happening...

it's very different between let's say "no point in testing on wet, better reschedule in more useful conditions" or let's say "i don't want to work with these team anymore" (not implying one or the other, just examples)

[TypeR]

Is Tänak testing today? Neuville did his day yesterday.

Nothing against certain person/member, but..
If the info and source is so secret/delicate, then it wouldn't reach this forum(large public).

Cancelled PET isn't too big inside information.

ESTwrc also asked the reason..

But okay, let it be.

new style mirrors and smaller roof scoop?
https://www.upload.ee/image/14093723/IMG_20220428_145857.jpg

[lluisva555]

Right about the mirrors: moved forward, lowered and with a new support. But the roof scoop seems the same to me, from the pictures/videos are appearing

[EstWRC]

Based on Sordos Instagram story it seems it’s his turn tomorrow

[SubaruNorway]

Did they test this spec of car on gravel before? Maybe Ott didn't want to be the first one to figure things out?

[bandit12]

Did they test this spec of car on gravel before? Maybe Ott didn't want to be the first one to figure things out?

Or he did not want to test on damp conditions. Because usually Portugal roads are dry and loose

[EstWRC]

Neuville was also testing yesterday, doesn’t each driver have only one day per rally?

https://youtu.be/HuA6jX4EXe4

https://youtu.be/IWklygnPfro

[AnttiL]

Yes, should be one day per driver per rally instead of a certain number of test days. Maybe he’s doing Sardinia test now?

[EstWRC]

Yes, should be one day per driver per rally instead of a certain number of test days. Maybe he’s doing Sardinia test now?

Or Tanaks day was given to him? Is this possible?

[AnttiL]

Or Tanaks day was given to him? Is this possible?

I think not possible

[EstWRC]

Another nice one of Thierry with many fast passages https://youtu.be/yp_cmBOQc6g

[Hartusvuori]

I think not possible

According to the regulations, not possible indeed. Then how is that one additional test day used, I couldn't fully understand it from the regs. Or the Pirelly tyre test day lottery.

[EstWRC]

Sordo https://youtu.be/eB5C8d5-Gmk

[EstWRC]

Fourmaux today https://twitter.com/ewrcresults/status/1520317549744959489?s=21&t=mlF5EQlw5TGA9tLB6Cgl-w

[EstWRC]

Fourmaux https://youtu.be/ta0ImmYOSu0

[TypeR]

Sordo's car caught a little fire inside the car while testing. Reason unknown, but there was no accident.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cc-2-knjKkr/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

[EstWRC]

Fourmaux

https://youtu.be/rv9kB_6EyaM

https://youtu.be/11A8gun9aU4

https://youtu.be/A2PKuRc7tK8

[dimviii]

Breen
https://youtu.be/sDjX1DeBrss

[TypeR]

Neuville testing again in Portugal?
https://instagram.com/stories/thierryneuville/2828613478251766495?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

What's Tänak doing? Not testing at all..

[EstWRC]

Could be also some promotional stuff or test for another rally instead

[EstWRC]

Gus https://youtu.be/H1-aeMmC6xU

https://youtu.be/3eByfKvnyq0

[Andre Oliveira]

Breen

https://www.ewrc-results.com/photo/77431-m-sport-test-day-with-craig-breen-2022/

[Andre Oliveira]

Neuville testing again in Portugal?
https://instagram.com/stories/thierryneuville/2828613478251766495?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

What's Tänak doing? Not testing at all..

Testing in Portalegre, maybe to Safari?

[TypeR]

friend said that there was some discussion in Estonian fb rally group and Tänak's PR guy Rump answered that everything goes according to plan and no test has been cancelled (about Portugal).

but maybe he is testing today/tomorrow.

[AnttiL]

Could be just postponed because of the weather or getting some part made in the shop.

[EstWRC]

Ogier today https://twitter.com/dottorept/status/1521419962153422848?s=21&t=I1fAoEgfy8qyxQxdI7JRjA

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Puma tested in Portugal with the hybrid cooling partially blocked ...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FRwKu8JWQAAgAzE?format=jpg&name=large

[EstWRC]

Ogier https://youtu.be/GYHfZII_Lqc

[EstWRC]

Ogier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAPv_1vPqaQ

[EstWRC]

More Ogier

https://youtu.be/t-8BFB88EBQ

https://youtu.be/f2iz3ghPJCI

[EstWRC]

Loeb today https://twitter.com/hugo_blancher/status/1521791211706662912?s=21&t=2n_JFzsieu3trruCpLj4tA

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Snow in Finland has limited Toyota and Hyundai gravel testing...

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/the-unexpected-element-affecting-rally-portugal-preparation/

[ouvreur]

Snow in Finland has limited Toyota and Hyundai gravel testing...

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/the-unexpected-element-affecting-rally-portugal-preparation/

I'm not sure how much of an impact this actually had... and how much of an 'insight' this is from Dirtfish...

Why would any team be testing in Finland, and on those sorts of roads, in preparation for Portugal?

They can save their development days (and avoid upsetting the locals and destroying the roads) for when they'll be useful, ahead of Estonia, Finland and NZ.

The smart move, as at least Hyundai seem to have done and Toyota will probably copy, has been to double up the Portugal / Kenya PETs in Portugal. Even if had been bone dry, clear of snow and 15 degrees in Finland, Hyundai and Toyota would still have been busy in south Europe.

[TypeR]

I'm not sure how much of an impact this actually had... and how much of an 'insight' this is from Dirtfish...

Why would any team be testing in Finland, and on those sorts of roads, in preparation for Portugal?

They can save their development days (and avoid upsetting the locals and destroying the roads) for when they'll be useful, ahead of Estonia, Finland and NZ.

The smart move, as at least Hyundai seem to have done and Toyota will probably copy, has been to double up the Portugal / Kenya PETs in Portugal. Even if had been bone dry, clear of snow and 15 degrees in Finland, Hyundai and Toyota would still have been busy in south Europe.

Toyota and Hyundai have their bases registered to Finland, where they can test as much as they want. Atm snow is making it difficult.

Ofc they want/need to test there, because if the car is fast on Finland roads, it's fast everywhere!

[pantealex]

There is no snow in Jyväskylä/Jämsä... ;)

but small roads are still too wet/soft for rally testing.

[AnttiL]

There is no snow in Jyväskylä/Jämsä... ;)

but small roads are still too wet/soft for rally testing.

There's still some snow on forest roads in Tampere, so likely also in Jämsä. But yeah, the main point is that it will take a while for them to dry up for rallying use. It's the same almost every year, we typically have no rallies in Finland from late March to early May.

Another setback for Hyundai, they would now need their permanent base for car developing. The single PET days for individual events don't have enough time for developing new parts.

[rp]

GOAT!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mWwYAwmlfc

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I'm not sure how much of an impact this actually had... and how much of an 'insight' this is from Dirtfish...

Why would any team be testing in Finland, and on those sorts of roads, in preparation for Portugal?

They can save their development days (and avoid upsetting the locals and destroying the roads) for when they'll be useful, ahead of Estonia, Finland and NZ.

The smart move, as at least Hyundai seem to have done and Toyota will probably copy, has been to double up the Portugal / Kenya PETs in Portugal. Even if had been bone dry, clear of snow and 15 degrees in Finland, Hyundai and Toyota would still have been busy in south Europe.

Read the article. Latvala makes it clear the conditions are worse this year...

“[We are] lucky we’re not developing the new car now. If this situation had happened last year, we’d have been in trouble actually."

Testing abroad is limited so a lot has to be done near the team base.

[EstWRC]

Loeb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43T7SkeZOOE

[EstWRC]

Loeb https://youtu.be/aOnPxf122oM

https://youtu.be/b-Aipc4E2Kg
Kalle https://youtu.be/mImr88TsdCk

https://youtu.be/WacZm3cj3BE

https://youtu.be/vh9vMLRty4Q

[ouvreur]

Read the article. Latvala makes it clear the conditions are worse this year...

“[We are] lucky we’re not developing the new car now. If this situation had happened last year, we’d have been in trouble actually."

Testing abroad is limited so a lot has to be done near the team base.

I read it. The point Latvala is making, is not the apparent overall point of the article.

As he says, they're not developing the car now, they're preparing for Portugal. Hence the title 'The unexpected element affecting Rally Portugal preparation'.

I would bet my life that neither Hyundai nor Toyota would have even turned a wheel in central Finland, even if the weather had been unseasonably warm. The fact it's a bit colder than usual won't have changed a thing. You don't prepare for Portuguese / Kenyan stages in Finland - end of.

The claim that either team has been 'hamstrung' by the weather is a bit insulting to both of them. The gap in the Finnish rally calendar won't have been a surprise to them, and they both work with test organisers with decades of experience on those roads.

Rather than being an 'unexpected element', this will have been planned into the schedule. It has zero impact.

[er88]

It's just a bad headline by Dirtfish.

But if the conditions were suitable for rallying, you can bet your life Hyundai would've been running the car in Finland as a development test. Don't see why Toyota wouldn't have as well. And these tests would've been on top of the rally Portugal set-up tests.

[AnttiL]

It's just a bad headline by Dirtfish.

But if the conditions were suitable for rallying, you can bet your life Hyundai would've been running the car in Finland as a development test. Don't see why Toyota wouldn't have as well. And these tests would've been on top of the rally Portugal set-up tests.

For sure. And like we know Hyundai is a bit behind in testing days, especially on gravel, and are looking forward to homologating new parts so they would desperately need these roads soon.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Exactly.

You dont rely just on a PET to test and develop a car as each driver needs his day just for set-up and his own practice. Hyundai especially need testing on gravel as they've done little and prioritized tarmac testing for Monte and Croatia at the start of the season.

[EstWRC]

Loubet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m85538jdFaI
Evans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SmZRGCdsOY

[Andre Oliveira]

Tänak today

https://www.facebook.com/groups/grupoportuguesderalis/permalink/351340993550653/

[EstWRC]

Tänak today

https://www.facebook.com/groups/grupoportuguesderalis/permalink/351340993550653/

Couple of pics https://twitter.com/rallydeportugal/status/1523638606409048064?s=21&t=HBUnANziBGrva7OWLWzdpg

[EstWRC]

Tänak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8jLt083Sxs

[EstWRC]

Better quality one of Tänak https://youtu.be/5YY4Gu1QoGc

[EstWRC]

Tänak by CRV https://youtu.be/h7xw53l6-2E

[EstWRC]

About recent updates that teams tested https://www.wrcwings.tech/2022/05/10/development-of-rally1-cars-continues-ahead-of-rally-portugal/