WALES RALLY GB 2014

[Zeakiwi]

Who is Bex interviewing today ?

[Rally Talent]

Haapamaki (WRC3) preparing for his first international rally in Wales:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wAGDCkC-HLk

[bluuford]

Good news for the spectators and the whole rally is the fact that initially expected very heavy rainfall stays more to the west and we have pretty proper rainfall but nothing too bad. It might come in two parts. The first rain is an hour or two from the stages at the moment, second part of that rain should arrive around 10 PM. An more sun is expected :-) So, Friday afternoon and Sunday morning stages will be held in low evening/morning sun.

[EstWRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2UEHXJCQAARtSv.jpg:large

[Jafry]

More photos from shakedown HERE: http://www.rally-mania.cz/photogallery.php?id=1315

[mousti]

Prevot will be Lefebvre's co in the DS3 R5.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn Nexus 5 met Tapatalk

[noel157]

SD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jtDEMnJvmQ&list=UU4gRnv-QsA5drJb3ibZmvmA

[MrJan]

I'm having late thoughts about going up for Saturday and possibly Sunday. Like to watch cars in fast flowing spots, preferably with changes in camber. Anyone got any suggestions? Was thinking one of the Clocaenog stages on the Saturday and then Alwen on Sunday (still not sure if I'll bother with a second day). Don't mind a bit of walking in stages and planning on sleeping in the car if I go. Also wouldn't mind meeting up with a few people as I'll only be on my own anyway.

[big_sw2000]

I'm having late thoughts about going up for Saturday and possibly Sunday. Like to watch cars in fast flowing spots, preferably with changes in camber. Anyone got any suggestions? Was thinking one of the Clocaenog stages on the Saturday and then Alwen on Sunday (still not sure if I'll bother with a second day). Don't mind a bit of walking in stages and planning on sleeping in the car if I go. Also wouldn't mind meeting up with a few people as I'll only be on my own anyway.

We are leaving for Dyfnant tomorrow evening from Abergavenny. About 7 pm.

Possibly 2 of us. Welcome to join us, follow us.

Steve

[MrJan]

We are leaving for Dyfnant tomorrow evening from Abergavenny. About 7 pm.

Possibly 2 of us. Welcome to join us, follow us.

Steve

What's the stage like at Dyfnant? I'm not the biggest fan of night stages, which is why I was planning on going further north...but sounds like most people are planning to head for Dyfnant so assume that it's got some fans!

I'll probably be heading up a bit later than you guys though, I'm working down near Plymouth at the minute so by the time I leave and head north it's going to be gone six if I'm lucky.

[turves]

Just about to head off to Dyfi. Hope everyone who is going has a great event.

[AndyRAC]

I'm about to leave for Hafren, then Dyfnant on Saturday. All have a safe & enjoyable event!!

[Criterium]

You're allowed to make a last recce with RallyVista:

http://i59.servimg.com/u/f59/15/38/23/21/presgb10.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/15382321/1119)
http://interactiveinfluence.com/techali/rallyvista/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

JML checking out the competition at the ceremonial start... :D

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2WPoKKIAAAWXlY.jpg:large

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Great shot from todays Shakedown...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2WJSoyCEAAy9jt.jpg:large

[big_sw2000]

Never done dyfnant before. And not been on a night stage before. Tempted with further north, just in case dyfnant is busy.

I'm not sure what to think of the night run

Steve

[KKS]

Hyundai vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP6NKFGmDCc and scary moment for Juho
Citroen vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZi4ZnAHVR0

[MrJan]

Never done dyfnant before. And not been on a night stage before. Tempted with further north, just in case dyfnant is busy.

I'm not sure what to think of the night run

Steve

I've been on night stages on a few other rallies before (RAC, Ypres , the Tempest and some other events in the SW) andI'm still in two minds. Some stages it can be a case of blinded by a light pod, seeing some glowing brakes and then being able to see nothing but the light pod burnt into your retinas for the next 2 minutes...at which point another car turns up and repeats the process. On other stages though the atmosphere is really lively and you can have a great time.

Think on balance though I'm going to head to one of the Clocaenog stages, it means having to wake up earlier but does give the option to see them twice in the light...plus if I'm very quick and only watch a handful in the second run I can possibly get back down for a night stage too. Although doubt I will as I'll spend the whole time thinking how much it's costing me.

[dodge33cymru]

Good news for the spectators and the whole rally is the fact that initially expected very heavy rainfall stays more to the west and we have pretty proper rainfall but nothing too bad. It might come in two parts. The first rain is an hour or two from the stages at the moment, second part of that rain should arrive around 10 PM. An more sun is expected :-) So, Friday afternoon and Sunday morning stages will be held in low evening/morning sun.
I'm leaving now from Chirk for Dyfi. They were wrong, it's hammering down!

[bluuford]

I'm leaving now from Chirk for Dyfi. They were wrong, it's hammering down!

Morning rain has almost stopped (some small showers left). You were right about Chirk, one of the strongest rainfall in the region was there, today in the morning. But the general picturefor the day looks not too bad :-)

[arko5]

let's start :)

[jonkka]

Yes, please

[KKS]

Here we go, First stage is underway

[jonkka]

And as usually, wrc.com splits have gone for a holiday

[KKS]

use, as usually, Citroen splits :)

[noel157]

Morning all.

Running order:

1 Ogier
2 Latvala
3 Mikkelsen
4 Hirvonen
5 Ostberg
6 Neuville
7 Meeke
8 Evans
9 Prokop
10 Solberg

[rage82]

use, as usually, Citroen splits :)
Can you post the link again. I can' t open it from their site

[satukata]

Citroën link?

[noel157]

http://www.citroenracing.com/en/live-results/?id=7422

[noel157]

How did some drivers lose 10+ secs over 14km?

[jonkka]

They are so good...

[EightGear]

Conditions worsening with every car. And all Ogier will do is complain, of course.

[EstWRC]

man the guys from behing lost massively. dissapointing but thats rally.

[EstWRC]

and it seems to be even worse on the second stage for the guys behind Ogier.

[Micke_VOC]

Really big differences between the drivers after first stage. Not so fun start of the rally.

[noel157]

Mikkelsen off?

[arko5]

He is moving again

[noel157]

Hopefully just a minor off or puncture.

[jonkka]

2 mins lost so no maiden victory here either

[Rallyper]

Went off and broke something. The day is over, he says.

[Iron]

It seems it wont be a very interesting day... Conditions are really getting worse after each car...

[JTGANG]

Seems will be nice fight in WRC2 !!!! Not bad start for Wilson after his absence.....Expecting more from Lefevbre as also in Spain did not impress prior of retiring

[Iron]

Seems will be nice fight in WRC2 !!!! Not bad start for Wilson after his absence.....Expecting more from Lefevbre as also in Spain did not impress prior of retiring
Lefebvre has a lot to discover : the car (second time in 4WD after Spain where he retired soon) and the rally (first time in Wales, with difficult conditions)

Good time for Cave !

[GallardoGT]

Please give Molly Taylor next year a WRC2 car, she is soo cool!

[Rallyper]

Today we dont hear Seb complains about starting order, do we?

[EstWRC]

Today we dont hear Seb complains about starting order, do we?

No and you know why:D

[karl59]

Matthew Wilson out??

[jonkka]

Meeke got 10 sec penalty for jump start, drops two places

[Fly]

Osian Pryce :up: for his debut in a 4wd car.

[EstWRC]

Hanninen stopped.

[Iron]

Osian Pryce :up: for his debut in a 4wd car.
Yeah it's great !
Would be really nice to him JWRC next year...

[Andre Oliveira]

Photos here (http://www.ewrc-results.com/foto.php?e=13903&t=Wales-Rally-GB-2014)

http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/image_browse.php?id=199683&entry=0&car=0
http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/image_browse.php?id=199665&entry=0&car=0
http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/image_browse.php?id=199698&entry=0&car=0

[EstWRC]

These Dmack tyres are just so crap. Tänak just nowhere with them.

[bluuford]

I think it is more due to the conditions here. The road gets slower after every next car. you can see it easily from the leaderboard.

[EstWRC]

I think it is more due to the conditions here. The road gets slower after every next car. you can see it easily from the leaderboard.

yeah this too, he is the last one of the WRC guys but he also said in the radio that the tyres started to go away.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Mikkelsen

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2Zep0bIAAAw9Ll.jpg:large

[noel157]

Usual comment : ) - Doesn't look too bad but I guess something is damaged like oil cooler or suspension (wheel seems pushed back maybe).

[Rallyper]

Pushed back front wheel is bad enough for two more stages he´d have to run. Only risking worse off.

[jonkka]

Time for second loop - let's see if there'll be any changes from the first one...

[Hartusvuori]

Pushed back front wheel is bad enough for two more stages he´d have to run. Only risking worse off.

There was only remote service today.

[Tom206wrc]

In WRC3 as expected Alastair Fisher in the lead, but Irish Daniel McKenna is also doing a great first loop :)
Finn Henri Happamäki had a good first two stages too ;)

[Iron]

Great time for Latvala !!
It's gonna be different this afternoon, no more adventage for Ogier

[EstWRC]

Great time for Latvala !!
It's gonna different this afternoon, no more adventage for Ogier

Exactly! Situation reversed!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Go Jari-Matti !! :D

[EstWRC]

Ogier 20 sec slower than in the morning.

[Rallyper]

OK even worse then.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ogier lost 5 seconds to Latvala on Stage 5. A couple of small mistakes and having to clean the road..

[Tom206wrc]

Also Meeke seems faster than Ogier here ;)

[Iron]

Also Meeke seems faster than Ogier here ;)

Not at the end of the stage, but good rythm and now he can't reach the podium

[Tom206wrc]

Henning faster than Ogier too :confused:

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Meeke's taken 4-6 sec off those in the battle for 3rd... :)

[KKS]

Hennig doing well!

[Iron]

Henning faster than Ogier too :confused:
It's only the 1st split ;) (but good time at the end of the stage !)

But Henning has already shown similar things this year when he had the good road conditions !

[jonkka]

Hennig doing well!

But Paddon isn't

[Jeppe]

Finn Henri Happamäki had a good first two stages too ;)

Henri did a spin in the 3rd SS. Otherwise clean run so far. He´s target is to build-up the speed during the rally.

..and his family name is Haapamäki ;)

[KKS]

But Paddon isn't
Hyundai not well by himself, and especially in GB they looks ridiculous

[KKS]

Henri did a spin in the 3rd SS.
Spin with cost about 1min? too much for just a spin.

Maybe small off or something?

[Tom206wrc]

...
..and his family name is Haapamäki ;)

Sorry :mark:

[stefanvv]

But Paddon isn't

Fri 13:39 - SS5: Mechanical drama for Paddon
The Kiwi is working under the bonnet of his Hyundai i20. "We started to lose the power-steering mid way through. It looks like we have an oil leak. If we can't fix it there's a long way to go with no power-steering."

[jonkka]

Ogi strikes back

[Jeppe]

Spin with cost about 1min? too much for just a spin. Maybe small off or something?

You´re right - they stuck in the ditch for a while..


Tom, It´s ok!! Just those bloody finnish names ;)

[Tom206wrc]

Everybody lose to Ogier on first splits SS6 :confused:

[stefanvv]

Fri 13:33 - SS5: Meeke accepts penalty
After a review of the on board camera footage, Meeke can see what happened on SS1. "I think we went too early by 0.2sec. Okay, we have to accept it and move on. We're in a battle for third place now."

[Tom206wrc]

Östberg loses too much on SS6 :(

[jonkka]

That jump start penalty reminded me of my old question. Why they still have fixed stage start time and associated jump start penalty - instead driver could start anytime after the green light is lit and clock would start at the exact moment he crosses the start line (the sensor is already there to detect jump start so it could be used to start the clock instead)?

[KKS]

And chage position with Mikko.

GO MIKKO!

[Tom206wrc]

No splits SS6 for Meeke :confused:

Edit: split 2 for Meeke but slower than Mikko too :mark:

[KKS]

That jump start penalty reminded me of my old question. Why they still have fixed stage start time and associated jump start penalty - instead driver could start anytime after the green light is lit and clock would start at the exact moment he crosses the start line (the sensor is already there to detect jump start so it could be used to start the clock instead)?
cuz on rallys like Sardegna. you will "wait" 2.55 min to reduce dust

[jonkka]

cuz on rallys like Sardegna. you will "wait" 2.55 min to reduce dust

That's beside the point as driver would have a small window of time within which to make the start (actually, such rule exists even now for stall in the start line), he couldn't wait forever.

[KKS]

Not great run from Meeke, even Evans faster

[Tom206wrc]

Koci lost a lot on Fisher in SS5 :(

[Sch17]

Ogiers first DYFI run was 12:25.9 and the second pass is 12:51.7. How did that happen? Is the conditions really that bad?

[jonkka]

Seems so, times were slower over SS5 too...

[Jeppe]

Kris just said at WRR that "It´s like Monte Carlo on gravel"...

I´d say that it´s Grancde Casino hei!

[KKS]

And looks like Henning better prefer this conditions then dry gravel. Another good time.

[stefanvv]

And looks like Henning better prefer this conditions then dry gravel. Another good time.

That's why he starts Rallies he likes;)

[Hartusvuori]

That jump start penalty reminded me of my old question. Why they still have fixed stage start time and associated jump start penalty - instead driver could start anytime after the green light is lit and clock would start at the exact moment he crosses the start line (the sensor is already there to detect jump start so it could be used to start the clock instead)?

That'd be a bad day for amateur fans' split times in the forests... :-) Reaction time is a part of the sport.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ogier before SS6...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2aEv86CcAI_Lpg.jpg:large

[Tom206wrc]

No Daniel McKenna anymore in SS5 ??? :(

[stefanvv]

Fri 14:09 - SS6: Solberg attacks
Henning is fourth-fastest, 10.9sec slower than Ogier, and appears to have fixed his engine. "I have four cylinders now but I missed two junctions. I'm really pushing - I don't want this position!" (he started the stage ninth).

[dimviii]

stages 1-4 video,with Mikkelsens crash and Latvalas very hot moment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLl44So0d0M&feature=youtu.be

[Tom206wrc]

Problem for Lefèbvre in SS6 :confused:

Edit: no he's here with a rather good time(especially a better one than Gilbert) :D

[Tom206wrc]

Very cloth time between Koci and Fisher on SS6 :eek:

[KKS]

Gorban will fight with Nasser for position.... someone push me, I don't belive it :D

[Tom206wrc]

Haapamäki was damn faster than Fisher/Koci in SS6 :bounce:

[Iron]

Problem for Lefèbvre in SS6 :confused:

Edit: no he's here with a rather good time(especially a better one than Gilbert) :D
Gilbert had a puncture 7 kms before the end of the stage ;)

[Iron]

Gorban will fight with Nasser for position.... someone push me, I don't belive it :D
:D

Seriously it's hard to believe but Gorban has a really good pace on that rally... I'm really surprised...

[dimviii]

Latvala -2,1 at 3rd split

[KKS]

I don't want to scare splits, but they work faster on wrc.com rather then citroen site :uhoh:

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Meeke going well on SS7.. :)

[KKS]

Mikko vs Meeke on fight for podium place. Must be interesting.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Mikko vs Meeke on fight for podium place. Must be interesting.


Dont know who I'd prefer to get 3rd, the Brit or Mikko on his last WRC... :confused:

[Tom206wrc]

Henning losing lot of time on SS7 compared to his previous stages pace :confused:

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Great run by Meeke on Hafren Sweet Lamb moves him up to fifth overall. If it wasn't for the jump start on SS1 he would be third...

[AMSS]

Henning losing lot of time on SS7 compared to his previous stages pace :confused:

Unrelated to his previous stage time than anybody knows what tyres Henning is using this weekend?

[Tom206wrc]

Strange, Östberg is 0"5 faster than Ogier on split 1 SS8 :confused:

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Meeke split slow on SS8.. :(

Edit - recovered to go 4th ! :)

[Tom206wrc]

Meeke ahead of Östberg after SS8...for tomorrow saturday battle for 3rd starts ;)

[Eli]

Meeke split slow on SS8.. :(

Edit - recovered to go 4th ! :)
without his mistakes could have been 3rd, but good job fo day one, let's hope he continues with the pace and keeps it on the road :)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Meeke was on a charge after a spin at the start of SS8... great recovery to end the first day ! :)

[Iron]

Nasser will have to push a little bit more tomorrow if he wants the title. (or just hopping a guy front of him making a mistake)

He's only 8th overall at the moment, so Ketomaa would be champion for 1 point.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Some idea of the conditions this morning in Gartheiniog ... :eek:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2aZ4FLCcAEvjJ-.jpg

[Tom206wrc]

I didn't notice Stéphane Lefèbvre's codriver for this event was famous and experienced Belgian Stéphane Prévot :eek:

[stefanvv]

Some idea of the conditions this morning in Gartheiniog ... :eek:

I'm waiting for day 1 review on the tv:D

[Tom206wrc]

Battle for 2nd in JWRC tomorrow saturday between Koci, Haapamäki and Tempestini :D

[MartijnS]

I'm waiting for day 1 review on the tv:D

Probably only shots of the jump/splash part of Sweet Lamb..like every photographer.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Hanninen's off ...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2awXALCUAAMYsM.jpg:large

[KKS]

Nasser in a big and tight group, p3-p9 only in 30 sec. If Nasser find himself tomorrow - he easily jump to 3rd in RC2 and WRC 2

[MartijnS]

JM's big moment!

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152508817725678

[dimviii]

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/28/79/Wales_Rallye_GB_2014_047_287968_5464d807c.jpg
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/28/79/Wales_Rallye_GB_2014_050_287970_5464d8093.JPG
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/28/79/Wales_Rallye_GB_2014_052_287972_5464d80aa.JPG
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/28/80/Wales_Rallye_GB_2014_069_288055_5465ffda3.jpg

[dimviii]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bestofrallylive/

[Fly_Half]

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7575/15169053853_b41aa5662c_z.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Live interviews & servicing: http://www.wrc.com/live-ticker/live_popup_stream.html

[denkimi]

JM's big moment!

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152508817725678
that could have been the end of the rally for everyone due to multiple deaths.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Mikkelsen's off from fan-cam:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUghe5LjXV0&app=desktop

[stefanvv]

that could have been the end of the rally for everyone due to multiple deaths.

How come?

[Andre Oliveira]

More photos here (http://ewrc-results.com/foto.php?e=13903&t=Wales-Rally-GB-2014)

http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2014/photos/wales_rally_gb_2014/mtr_4.jpg
http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2014/photos/wales_rally_gb_2014/dwi_14-13wal_kubica0001.jpg
http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2014/photos/wales_rally_gb_2014/mtr_17.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Nice Day 1 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfW6E6po2Pw&feature=youtu.be

[stefanvv]

Nice Day 1 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfW6E6po2Pw&feature=youtu.be

Oh yeah, the famous pond at sweet lamb. MartijnS mentioned it

[Micke_VOC]

Unrelated to his previous stage time than anybody knows what tyres Henning is using this weekend?

Pirelli

[litifeta]

Wales. Gotta love it. Just what a rally should be, mud. Love to be hitting those roads in a tail happy MkII Escort.

[MartijnS]

Meeke at the same spot as Latvala!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FTCnGIhVp8

[bluuford]

Holy crap... those are not cars..these are tanks!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Meeke at the same spot as Latvala!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FTCnGIhVp8

Kris never mentioned that ... :eek:

[dimviii]

stages 4-8 with Hanninens off
http://www.wrc.com/en/wrc/media/videos/page/112--80--.html

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Hirvonen passing Mikkelsen after his off on SS2 ...

http://buff.ly/1zVQxx5

[stefanvv]

Holy crap... those are not cars..these are tanks!

Tell that to Mikkelsen. He would disagree....

[bluuford]

Mikkelsen has been many times very lucky this season and seems that his tank finally gave up :-P

[samWRC]

Unrelated to his previous stage time than anybody knows what tyres Henning is using this weekend?
Pirelli

And he is using the facelifted version of the Fiesta. Is there any difference between pre-facelift model and this facelifted model technically?

[noel157]

that could have been the end of the rally for everyone due to multiple deaths.

Exactly, why allow spectators on the outside exit of a 5th (?) gear corner?
The rock/stump maybe helped them but could've thrown the cars to the right. Very fortunate.

[bluuford]

Some rain is approaching to the stages right now. It is alrady raining on Ss11, 12 and it will reach to the other stages soon. Just a moderate rain. Shoild be nice weather by the morning again. Good night!

[stefanvv]

Exactly, why allow spectators on the outside exit of a 5th (?) gear corner?

Are You serious, that corner is at least 50 meters before the spectators, besides they are sitting high and behind a small wall from the car coming. I don't see any danger here, unless something really awkward happens.

[stefanvv]

Mikkelsen has been many times very lucky this season and seems that his tank finally gave up :-P

Not very lucky in Mexico either, but there were some escapes:)

[dimviii]

muddy window
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2bZWz4CMAA4gDV.jpg:large

[jonkka]

Will it be that Mikkelsen will take string of stage wins as leaders suffer from their road position?

[EstWRC]

Will it be that Mikkelsen will take string of stage wins as leaders suffer from their road position?

It seems so yeah, advantage for the first ones like yesterday.

[jonkka]

Maybe not, already Neuville got quite close to Mikkelsen's time...

[arko5]

Latvala stopped ... after 3 minutes he is moving again

[jonkka]

Ouch

[jonkka]

You mean, didn't stop?

[EstWRC]

MIkko 2nd!

[jonkka]

For now...

[arko5]

So for sure Ogier will win ;)

[EstWRC]

Nice time for Tänak with these Dcrap tyres.

[Iron]

Latvala : "I had a very good pace up to that point - I wanted to push for the victory. But it was very slippery towards the end and I stalled the engine under braking, I tried to start it before the corner but it didn't start properly and we went into a ditch."

[jonkka]

So, I can come back Sunday afternoon to check the results. Nothing to see before then... Damn Latvala.

[Iron]

Hopefully there's an interesting battle for 2nd (if only it could be for first)

[BDA Cosworth]

1) Good to see Paddon back to within 4 secs of the top time on both of those stages run this morning.
2) Mikkelsen obviously has a point to prove this morning. :)
3) Looking forward to the fight for 2nd position

[noel157]

Going to be a good fight for 2nd, good to have a bit of excitement.

Did Meeke have a problem on SS11? 11 secs down.

[Eli]

Going to be a good fight for 2nd, good to have a bit of excitement.

Did Meeke have a problem on SS11? 11 secs down.

they said he had a big moment

[noel157]

they said he had a big moment


Thanks.

[KKS]

So for sure Ogier will win ;)
It will be nice prize for Miikko if Ogier didn't

[KKS]

Hopefully there's an interesting battle for 2nd (if only it could be for first)
looks like jonkka don't care about all in rallying except 1st place overall

[KKS]

And NAsser with normal gearbox today not impressed. He doesn't want WRC 2 title or just waiting for mistakes from others

[arko5]

No one start after Evans yet... Neuville start after 8 min gap...

[Tom206wrc]

Nice event for Mads Östberg :) it was rare this season though :mark:

[noel157]

No one start after Evans yet... Neuville start after 8 min gap...



Edit- Marshall not well. Hope all is ok.

[KKS]

up and down in pair Mikko/Mads

[KKS]

Ketomaa and other WRC2 doesnt' start SS12?

[noel157]

All at road speed due to marshall problem. Medics in.

[KKS]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imXmXlvTvFM Bertelli Day1

[Sch17]

Good push from Mads

[KKS]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgmYxoHsWoM SS1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB4QjQY5U2k - another view of JML and Meeke mistakes at same corner

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Getting Latvala back on the road this morning ...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2eFIInIQAA1ndd.jpg

[KKS]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C00zk4aFHLU Gorban and others Day1

[denkimi]

Are You serious, that corner is at least 50 meters before the spectators, besides they are sitting high and behind a small wall from the car coming. I don't see any danger here, unless something really awkward happens.
if any of them had rolled, they would most likely have hit and thus probably killed spectators.

[Tom206wrc]

Thanks for the vids ;)

[KKS]

I must do a dimviii (http://www.motorsportforums.com/member.php?u=17895) work by finding vid's on net :)
dimviii (http://www.motorsportforums.com/member.php?u=17895) I want your brilliant finding vid work back :)

[KKS]

Henning test car have some new, faster features?
Great time at SS13

[Tom206wrc]

No more times coming after Evans :confused:

[KKS]

it was gap from prev Stage

[KKS]

Stage only 2 km but frontrunners have a huge advantage from others.

[dimviii]

I must do a dimviii (http://www.motorsportforums.com/member.php?u=17895) work by finding vid's on net :)
dimviii (http://www.motorsportforums.com/member.php?u=17895) I want your brilliant finding vid work back :)

thanks but not so many videos i can find.Just some photos
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/28/81/Wales_Rallye_GB_2014_106_288164_54666c052.jpg
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/28/81/Wales_Rallye_GB_2014_115_288184_54666c1ea.jpg
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/28/81/Wales_Rallye_GB_2014_097_288194_54666c286.jpg
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/28/81/Wales_Rallye_GB_2014_118_288196_54666c2ad.jpg

[stefanvv]

There You go, a muddy video:D:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hKFfxCWBQ0

[stefanvv]

:D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9KaeNf6lsM

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Latvala spoiler missing after his off ...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2fALI_IEAAclsT.jpg

[SubaruNorway]

Is it just me having the radio jumping back 2-3 sec now and then?

[noel157]

Is it just me having the radio jumping back 2-3 sec now and then?
#
Was earlier but ok now. (of course as soon as I post this it'll go again...)

[noel157]

Yep, "catch up with rally leader" x 2

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Good interviews on the live stream but why arent the WRC interviewers given priority ??

[noel157]

Who is talking to Bertelli?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Hope they show VW fitting a new rear spoiler to Latvala's Polo ...

[SubaruNorway]

#
Was earlier but ok now. (of course as soon as I post this it'll go again...)

At the end now it was like every other sentence!

[Tom206wrc]

Intense battle for 2nd position, and Östberg is impressive in his fight spirit :)
Let's hope he goes on in the afternoon loop...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Professionalism from Evans, immediately preparing for this afternoon's loop...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2fLlPmIUAA5-x9.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Hope they show VW fitting a new rear spoiler to Latvala's Polo ...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/EddieFocus/spoiler_zpsf7fb6ab6.jpg~original

[KKS]

There You go, a muddy video:D:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hKFfxCWBQ0
funny LandRover rally car :D . Have national championship other funny rally cars? Peel or taxi cab rally spec? :D

[KKS]

Good interviews on the live stream but why arent the WRC interviewers given priority ??
It must be.
1) it's official reporter
2) it's go LIVE

but usually when I watch they stay in a queue

[KKS]

Rocky Mikko :)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2fSXg8IUAE1ikI.jpg

[KKS]

Mikko seems to have some mafia in rally HQ :D . Still 2nd.
Mads have +10sec penalty for late to TC12

[KKS]

Screen at Service Park show some action, now it's Evo9. Is it live? so maybe some TV broadcasting live stage too?

[noel157]

Good interview with Matton. News tomorrow night should be obvious, next week might be more interesting.

[noel157]

No more fastest times for Andreas today.

10 sec pen for Ostberg.

[KKS]

VW car without intercom a 2 sec faster then Huyndai with working intercom :)))

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Yves Matton says that they will introduce an upgraded engine on the DS3 for Monte Carlo. By Portugal, the car will get aero upgrades.

[KKS]

Neuville must find another gear when he want to be involved to a 2nd pos battle
it's only 10 sec, why he doesn't push hard...

[noel157]

Meeke hunting for 2nd.
To paraphrase Matton, the door might open.............

[EstWRC]

Meeke hunting for 2nd.
To paraphrase Matton, the door might open.............

didn't hear the whole interview with him, what did he say about driver line-up?

[stefanvv]

funny LandRover rally car :D

The more funny was it appeared came out of nowhere and began to pursuit some Rally car:D

[noel157]

didn't hear the whole interview with him, what did he say about driver line-up?

No 1 driver announced tomorrow night. No 2 driver next week.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Stage win for Meeke :)

[EstWRC]

No 1 driver announced tomorrow night. No 2 driver next week.

next week will be interesting then, M-sport also announcing.

[Tom206wrc]

Mads Östberg disagrees with his penalty, according to him he wasn't late out of assistance :confused:

[KKS]

some timming show that +10sec for Mads, and some not

[Fast Eddie WRC]

OSTBERG PENALTY UPDATE
His 10-second penalty has disappeared from the official timing system. Looks like his appeal has worked.

[Eli]

OSTBERG PENALTY UPDATE
His 10-second penalty has disappeared from the official timing system. Looks like his appeal has worked.

i'm confused, does he get the penalty or not?? cause WRR says he has it...

[KKS]

Yeah! Mikko winning a stage :)

[Eli]

hirvonen fastest time, when was the last time that happened?

[KKS]

i'm confused, does he get the penalty or not?? cause WRR says he has it...
1h ago he have a penalty, and 10 min ago - penalty removed. WRR doesn't know about it yet

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Great battle this - too close to call !

[T.Maanteiden kuningas]

Hah, Mikko! Great! Hanaaaaa!

[satukata]

Great battle this - too close to call !

great to see mikko fighting so well!!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Mads - I still believe the penalty is not correct, we did check in on the minute.

[satukata]

Hah, Mikko! Great! Hanaaaaa!

I really hope to see more wrc rallies for Mikko. Hopefully NORF 2015 back and 2016 back to wrc with Toyota :)

[KKS]

hirvonen fastest time, when was the last time that happened?
not far away...
Rally Germany 2014
SS17 Dhrontal2

[KKS]

Gorban have some problems at SS14. And now he doesn't start on time to SS15

[Tom206wrc]

Mikko great time SS15 :eek:
But Kris will answer in SS16 :bounce:

[Tom206wrc]

Oh no looks like Stéphane Lefèbvre retired too in SS15 :(

Edit: problem for Haapamäki too :(

[dimviii]

Neuville hot moment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmzKnrch9ws

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Getting dark & need light pods but reports of problems for Mikkelsen as he can't get his connected to his electrics ...

[stefanvv]

wrc report with Latvala's mistake in the morning:
http://www.laola1.tv/en-int/video/wales-rally-gb-2014-stages-8-12/257173.html

[stefanvv]

Getting dark & need light pods but reports of problems for Mikkelsen as he can't get his connected to his electrics ...

Yeah, his car electrics is making nasty jokes with him today. He seem to fix it by twisting wires.

[HaCo]

He is 20 secs slower than this morning.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Yeah, his car electrics is making nasty jokes with him today. He seem to fix it by twisting wires.

His intercom still broken, co-driver Ola Floene is holding his pace notes up for Mikkelsen to read while driving. :D

[KKS]

Henning maybe have a puncture at SS16

[Tom206wrc]

Bad second split SS16 for Henning :confused:

[Eli]

yep henning had a puncture

[SubaruNorway]

1h ago he have a penalty, and 10 min ago - penalty removed. WRR doesn't know about it yet

Is this confirmed anywhere, where do you have it from?

[KKS]

Mads lost 9 sec O_o

[Tom206wrc]

Östberg will be caught soon by Neuville if he keeps this pace :(