ADAC Rallye Deutschland 2015

[tommeke_B]

http://www.adac-rallye-deutschland.de/uk/artikel/the-2015-adac-rallye-deutschland-taking-shape-planning-for-the-german-fia-wrc-rally-in-full-swing-206772 First news about Rallye Deutschland. Some changes, but nothing extreme. If I'm correct total number of stages should be 20, which is a positive thing.

[koppel]

Unfortunately changes mean loosing some of the better stages, are You aware that the Authorities in Germany will not allow
stages to be run through Villages or Towns hence the loss of Moselwein,Veldenz etc. in recent years.

[tommeke_B]

Unfortunately changes mean loosing some of the better stages, are You aware that the Authorities in Germany will not allow
stages to be run through Villages or Towns hence the loss of Moselwein,Veldenz etc. in recent years.

Moselwein is out indeed, but that was already the case last year. I think it's mostly due to safety issues, they can't control the crowd enough. But Veldenz hasn't been away, it will be the first stage on saturday now. ;)

[Hartusvuori]

Rally Guide 1 with itinerary and rough maps now published: http://www.adac-rallye-deutschland.de/uk/teilnehmer/static/

Looks nice from spectator's point of view.

[Simmi]

Been wanting to go to this event ever since it joined the WRC. Got flights and hotel booked in Trier this year. Can't wait.

[Roy]

A question about tickets for a day.

I want to visit this rally again. But I think I can only one day. Some years ago I visit 'Adac Rallye Deutschland' and I know there was a possibility to buy a ticket for one Super stage. I wonder is this still a option.

Can I buy on Friday a ticket for a stage and how many I have to pay? Or is there a possibility to buy a day-ticket to watch more stages on Friday?

Maybe you can answer the questions. Thanks a lot!

[Mintexmemory]

Definitely the 10 euro stage ticket is available every year. Not sure there is a day pass for as many stages as you can visit. Only the event pass is available on line at the moment.

[Simmi]

People visiting from abroad how do you go about getting event tickets? Is it best to order online or just purchase in Germany ahead of the event?

[MartijnS]

They're just for sale aside the road. For example just before the shakedown at thursday morning.

[Simmi]

The closing date for entries is in five days. Has anyone heard any rumours about Germany? Can we expect anything above and beyond the norm in terms of WRC cars?

[pantealex]

The closing date for entries is in five days. Has anyone heard any rumours about Germany? Can we expect anything above and beyond the norm in terms of WRC cars?

Lefebvre with DS 3 WRC

[rallysupportnl]

Video of Kris Meeke's test today in Germany!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T64Plxts0Q

[Simmi]

To anyone who went last year - how easy is it to get from the Arena Panzerplatte stage/section across onto the main Panzerplatte test?

Just trying to work out how many times it's possible to see the cars on the Saturday.

[hari]

To anyone who went last year - how easy is it to get from the Arena Panzerplatte stage/section across onto the main Panzerplatte test?
Just trying to work out how many times it's possible to see the cars on the Saturday.

They are very close. Between some spots it's just about 50 meters, some bigger junctions even share both stages, but otherwise those are not the best places to watch.

[wildboar]

Entries closed yesterday. Does anyone know when the entry list will be published? I can't find a date anywhere.

[jbmarcus21]

Google Earth Map Deutschland is online http://planetemarcus.com/saison-wrc/wrc-rallye-allemagne-2015/

[Simmi]

Thanks JB. Really useful as always!

[Andre Oliveira]

Entry list?

[Simmi]

Entry list?

It should be any day now. Closing date for entries was the 20th but on the form it said they allowed it to reach the organisers by the 27th at the latest. In case anyone sent in their entry via carrier pigeon.

[Andre Oliveira]

Fabia R5 to Al-Attiyah and 208 to Bouffier :)

[Andre Oliveira]

http://www.rallye-sport.fr/liste-des-engages-rallye-dallemagne-2015/

[EightGear]

Nice list, some surprises like Bouffier and Kreim (at least to me).

Also: Lefebvre and Abbring. 2 years ago fighting in the French 208 cup, now both in WRC cars. :)

[TheFlyingTuga]

Nasser Al-Attiyah in a Skoda Fabia R5!!!! WOW

[Andre Oliveira]

http://www.adac-rallye-deutschland.de/docs/wrc/2015/static/115/WRC_Germany2015_Entrylist_15_07_31.pdf

[dodge33cymru]

Great looking entry, more of a pity I can't make it there. Still, looking forward to following.

Interesting to see Lefevbre in a WRC car at a round where you'd think he'd be a certainty for good WRC2 points. Still, if the chance is there... I guess this is the next part of his evaluation to see if he's worth a works drive next year.

Only 3 Fiesta R5s on the whole list; if you'd told me that a year ago I wouldn't have believed you. I hope M-Sport is selling enough of those to keep the WRC programme going.

[RS]

Al-Attiyah with Fabia R5.. surprise.

Is Bouffier going for the record for the biggest number of different co-drivers in one year??

[Simmi]

Nice list. Really looking forward to my first Rally Germany.

Only thing I would have hoped is maybe a few more RGT entries but okay, beggars can't be choosers.

[Mirek]

Very nice list!

[tommeke_B]

I hope M-Sport is selling enough of those to keep the WRC programme going.
Don't worry, the amount of cars they have in national championships all over the world is more than enough I think... ;)

[Andre Oliveira]

M-Sport have jokers. They will use to put Fiesta R5 more competitive and costumer programme of M-Sport is better :)

[sindroms]

http://www.rallye-sport.fr/liste-des-engages-rallye-dallemagne-2015/

It's like a balm on my wounds - not attending this year Finland.
First tarmac rally for me ever :)

[vino_93]

Nice to see BMW on the entry lst of a WRC event :)

[AL14]

I hope M-Sport is selling enough of those to keep the WRC programme going.

Their "monopoly" couldn't last forever. I hope, instead, that when Citroen will go away, Abu Dhabi will come back to them.

[wildboar]

Nice to see BMW on the entry lst of a WRC event :)

But what status do those BMWs have? They are listed as RC2/NR4. What does that mean? Are they classified among other RC2 cars? Or is it similar to the MaxRally(?) cars at Rally Argentina, that were classified but not allowed to score points?

[vino_93]

Yes it's N4, like the Astra OPC.

Cars like Maxi Rally are only authorised outside of Europe.

[pantealex]

But what status do those BMWs have? They are listed as RC2/NR4. What does that mean? Are they classified among other RC2 cars?

turbodiesel, so it´s over 2000cm = RC2

[MotorsportManiac]

But what status do those BMWs have? They are listed as RC2/NR4. What does that mean? Are they classified among other RC2 cars? Or is it similar to the MaxRally(?) cars at Rally Argentina, that were classified but not allowed to score points?

These are Group N BMW 120D ;)
Just like for example the Opel Astra.
They are really close to the normal street cars.

regards Kevin

[WUff1]

Al-Attiyah with Fabia R5.. surprise.

Is Bouffier going for the record for the biggest number of different co-drivers in one year??

Panseri changed to Dakar and other cross-country rallies (don´t know the exact english term for it).

[dimviii]

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[Fast Eddie WRC]

Will be good to see the Fabia R5 in tarmac-spec... should look great.

[hype]

I don't know if I should go to Deutschland Rallye. I'm from Germany and it's easy to reach so actually I should go.
But it's always stressful with the marshals and self-appointed sheriffs.
Been there 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011. Time to go again? I don't know.

[Mintexmemory]

I'm staying in a gite in Belgium for the Belgian GP next week (was originally going to Rally Deutschland but couldn't find anyone else to go with) - Anyway although Fri-Sun will be spent at Spa there is the possibility of a trip to Konz for shakedown. I was there in 2013 and the place I was spectating was a bit uninspiring so can anyone give me the coordinates of a good place on the SD stage and where the best parking to access it is. Reference the Planet Marcus Google Earth stuff if possible
Thanks

[Ounin]

Will be good to see the Fabia R5 in tarmac-spec... should look great.

There will be a serious Fabia R5 battle taking place looking forward to that. They probably hired Kopecky as Tarmac reference for Lappi, but don't know if he can keep up with him to be honest. I think the choice to give Lappi a go instead of Pontus is a clue for next year...The Nasser car is by far the prettiest livery. Fabian Kreim has the chance to show his potential and Kremer did very well last year by being reliable and steady, hope the old man will do very well against the young Fabia wolves.

[Mirek]

There will be a serious Fabia R5 battle taking place looking forward to that. They probably hired Kopecky as Tarmac reference for Lappi, but don't know if he can keep up with him to be honest. I think the choice to give Lappi a go instead of Pontus is a clue for next year...The Nasser car is by far the prettiest livery. Fabian Kreim has the chance to show his potential and Kremer did very well last year by being reliable and steady, hope the old man will do very well against the young Fabia wolves.

Kopecký and Tidemand share same number of WRC events. Each one four while Lappi is doing eight. Kopecký has been part of Škoda team since Lappi was eleven years old and therefore saying that he was hired to show something to Lappi sounds quite funny :)

[tommeke_B]

I'm staying in a gite in Belgium for the Belgian GP next week (was originally going to Rally Deutschland but couldn't find anyone else to go with) - Anyway although Fri-Sun will be spent at Spa there is the possibility of a trip to Konz for shakedown. I was there in 2013 and the place I was spectating was a bit uninspiring so can anyone give me the coordinates of a good place on the SD stage and where the best parking to access it is. Reference the Planet Marcus Google Earth stuff if possible
Thanks

The shakedown in Konz is the most boring shakedown you can imagine, unfortunately. I would be surprised if anyone could give you a nice spot to spectate there... Since shakedown is in Konz, we're not visiting it anymore. Shakedown in Sauertal (close to friday's first stage) was great, pitty that's not run anymore... So we're arriving on thursday night. ;)

[Mintexmemory]

The shakedown in Konz is the most boring shakedown you can imagine, unfortunately. I would be surprised if anyone could give you a nice spot to spectate there... Since shakedown is in Konz, we're not visiting it anymore. Shakedown in Sauertal (close to friday's first stage) was great, pitty that's not run anymore... So we're arriving on thursday night. ;)

Thanks Tom - what I thought in 2013, but hoped there might be a better point than that I'd been at then! Would like a WRC fix though ;-)

[Rallyper]

I'm staying in a gite in Belgium for the Belgian GP next week (was originally going to Rally Deutschland but couldn't find anyone else to go with) - Anyway although Fri-Sun will be spent at Spa there is the possibility of a trip to Konz for shakedown. I was there in 2013 and the place I was spectating was a bit uninspiring so can anyone give me the coordinates of a good place on the SD stage and where the best parking to access it is. Reference the Planet Marcus Google Earth stuff if possible
Thanks

Why do F1 womens cup collide with real men WRC events all the time? Bad planning from FIA it is!!

[Simmi]

Why do F1 womens cup collide with real men WRC events all the time? Bad planning from FIA it is!!

Technically due to the WRC's (stupid) early finish rule on Sunday's they don't clash. But I know what you mean. I was going to head up to Spa on the Sunday but have opted to do both runs of Dhrontal instead.

[Hartusvuori]

The shakedown in Konz is the most boring shakedown you can imagine, unfortunately. I would be surprised if anyone could give you a nice spot to spectate there... Since shakedown is in Konz, we're not visiting it anymore. Shakedown in Sauertal (close to friday's first stage) was great, pitty that's not run anymore... So we're arriving on thursday night. ;)

Well, last year Konz had its charm. Afterwards I asked Neuville how many rolls he counted, I counted seven. He corrected and showed six with his two hands. But prior to that, that place was veeeeeery dull indeed.

For two years we spectated at the last hairpin right. Okeyish. For a long view and sausage, "the stadium" is nice, but it definitely gives no WRC fix. It's only a short walk from the last hairpin right. Hopefully one year again the shakedown would be somewhere else.

[rallysupportnl]

Video of Ogier's test today in Germany:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwAZHkzuT5A

[EstWRC]

current drviers who have won this round in wrc or different class
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[dupanton]

Marius Aasen will compete in a local rally in Belgium this weekend to prepare WRC Germany.

[hari]

I'm staying in a gite in Belgium for the Belgian GP next week (was originally going to Rally Deutschland but couldn't find anyone else to go with) - Anyway although Fri-Sun will be spent at Spa there is the possibility of a trip to Konz for shakedown. I was there in 2013 and the place I was spectating was a bit uninspiring so can anyone give me the coordinates of a good place on the SD stage and where the best parking to access it is. Reference the Planet Marcus Google Earth stuff if possible
Thanks

Old Shakedown was better, but I would never miss the shakedown in Konz.
The hairpin before the finish is ok, also the fast cut between the last two major spectator points is nice to watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=H841KUb15zU#t=154

Everything easy accessable from the car park close to finish, just some short walking between the places.

[rallysupportnl]

Video test Mikkelsen Rally Germany 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdwhzpVe25U

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Pretty dusty for a tarmac rally !

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMRroVHWoAENu8A.jpg

I wonder how Ogier feels about being first on the road here ... ;)

[rallysupportnl]

Video - Best of testing for ADAC Rallye Deutschland 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWh1kZW6mjU

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[EstWRC]

another one

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[Tinke1979]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTVYmWim0o4

:)

[itix]

Pretty dusty for a tarmac rally !

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMRroVHWoAENu8A.jpg

I wonder how Ogier feels about being first on the road here ... ;)

I wonder how Ogier feels about any tiny little detail that is even remotely possible to affect him in a negative sense...
Loeb never complained even close to as much as Ogier does *sigh*

I was in Germany last year and holy hell it was fun! Unfortunately I have to work this year. I enjoyed the vineyard stages the most! There were so many good spots where you could see the cars snake up the hill sides... sometimes also two cars in the stage at the same time.

I'm surprised Tidemand isn't in the competition since he won last year and all. I know he does the Asia pacific championship but it shouldn't be that impossible to get to germany from malaysia in time for recce!

[Simmi]

I wonder how Ogier feels about any tiny little detail that is even remotely possible to affect him in a negative sense...
Loeb never complained even close to as much as Ogier does *sigh*

I was in Germany last year and holy hell it was fun! Unfortunately I have to work this year. I enjoyed the vineyard stages the most! There were so many good spots where you could see the cars snake up the hill sides... sometimes also two cars in the stage at the same time.

I'm surprised Tidemand isn't in the competition since he won last year and all. I know he does the Asia pacific championship but it shouldn't be that impossible to get to germany from malaysia in time for recce!

I've not seen anywhere near that amount of dust in the other tests so I don't think it will be an issue for Ogier. I know there is a much more qualified weather forecaster on the forum but from what I can see it looks like the rally will be warm and dry. If it had been wet Ogier would have had a big advantage being first on the road.

I also wanted to see Tidemand but I think someone on the forum said that he has a different tarmac event on his programme this year.

[Simmi]

Also some nice news that Teemu Suninen is moving up to WRC2 for the event in a Fiesta R5. Better to do that and gain experience rather than race around in WRC3 against nobody.

http://www.oreca-group.com/blog/2015/08/17/rallye-deutschland-team-oreca-revs-up-teemu-suninen-in-wrc2/

[dimviii]

NOTs beloved photo

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[EightGear]

Reports of engine problems on Al-Attiyah's Skoda test. Apparently it is broken.

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[makinen_fan]

Hope he starts the rally
Is this the first engine problem for a Fabia R5? I cant recall any other technical problem so far

[hari]

Some pictures form WRC-2 test today:
http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_test_vor_wrc_rallye_deutschland_2015_veldenz .html

http://www.ir7.at/ve15.jpg

[Mirek]

Hope he starts the rally
Is this the first engine problem for a Fabia R5? I cant recall any other technical problem so far

Pedro Meireles retired with broken transmission in Rali Madeira and Armin Kremer due to faulty battery in Portugal. That is probably all to date (which led to retirement)

[Andre Oliveira]

I think the problem is have substitution parts :) Hope he starts

[EstWRC]

looks stunning

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[bluuford]

I think the problem is have substitution parts :) Hope he starts

Nasser has plenty of funds.. if there is a Fabia engine available.. it can be even in Antarctica.. he can get it if he really wants it. If there is no availability at all, then we might see that some Fabia R5 cars will not start in Barum or in some future rallies (because they sold engine with extremely good price:-));-)

This time I should have some time for weather forecast as well. Generally it looks like it will be very dry. Europe (especially Trier region) will be covered by very strong Omega type of high pressure system.. even thurnderstorms are very rare to appear in such circumstances, but with some local humidity, you still have to keep one eye on the sky.. or radar .-P

[janvanvurpa]

Video - Best of testing for ADAC Rallye Deutschland 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWh1kZW6mjU


OH it was you..Don't take my comments that all video geeks that use the "switch to super slow motion randomly for no imaginable reason worn out cliche" shot be summarily liquidated personally please..
Nothing personal at all.. I was just suggesting ALL videographers that do the pointless worn out cliche thing should be shot, not you personally...

In case you don't know, it is not "interesting" or "exciting" to switch randomly from normal film speed to super slow and back.. OK?

[EightGear]

Good, so probably not too much mud dragged out.

[itix]

Hope Attiyah starts. I like him... He is very multi talented with his skeet shooting bronze and Dakar rally victories.

Damn those 208s look good in Tarmac spec. Shame they never decided to do a return to a full wrc programme with them.

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[dimviii]

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[dimviii]

Mads Østberg ‏@MadsOstberg
Recce day 1 Following @SebOgier to see all his secret cuts �� @OfficialWRC #RallyGermany


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[RS]

Who is running Al-Attiyah's car? There were lots of Skoda Motorsport guys at his test.

[dupanton]

Who is running Al-Attiyah's car? There were lots of Skoda Motorsport guys at his test.

Dutch Team from Erik Wevers

[dimviii]

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[Fast Eddie WRC]

‏@thierryneuville
Guess where we have been for the recces today...? Didn't dare to try to pass... :D

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[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ostberg recce

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[Mirek]

ŠKoda changed asphalt rims...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMx-8KRW8AAuHim.jpg

There were continuous rumors that they were not happy with the previous rims because those were said to be prone to punctures (and it's true that especially Kopecký had a lot of punctures usually wihtout really hitting something). It looks like the rumors may have been true.

[EstWRC]

i can happily live with this result :p

A good omen for @OttTanak at #RallyeDeutschland? Top of the time sheets as he played the #WRC5 game this evening #WRC

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[EstWRC]

Bertelli not starting https://twitter.com/fuckmatie37/status/634077383058919424

[mousti]

ŠKoda changed asphalt rims...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMx-8KRW8AAuHim.jpg

There were continuous rumors that they were not happy with the previous rims because those were said to be prone to punctures (and it's true that especially Kopecký had a lot of punctures usually wihtout really hitting something). It looks like the rumors may have been true.
Doesn't surprise me either because after some runs at the PET of Loix for Ypres, mechanics of Skoda Motorsport weren't too happy if they saw the condition of the rims..

[Mirek]

Doesn't surprise me either because after some runs at the PET of Loix for Ypres, mechanics of Skoda Motorsport weren't too happy if they saw the condition of the rims..

Loix himself had two punctures in Ypres too.

[skarderud]

I've set ogier for winner again, It worked last time, and the 2 other times i've did that this year :)

[itix]

I've set ogier for winner again, It worked last time, and the 2 other times i've did that this year :)
I did as well but I hope we're wrong!

[N.O.T]

Bertelli not starting https://twitter.com/fuckmatie37/status/634077383058919424

its understandable... but i think he should not even go there, he should only compete in events when his bio cycle allows it.

[EstWRC]

i put Ogier for win too, i think this time he will take it, although he hasnt been lucky and so dominant here. The most interesting ones for me are Paddon and Tänak. Paddon hasnt competed here with WRC car at all, his last time here was 2013 with Skoda S2000. Tänak's last time on proper tarmac rally with a WRC car was in 2012. Will be interesting to watch their performances and how they develop during the rally.

[Mirek]

Tänak last year on Barum rally wasn't very impressive. Even considering his tyre disadvantage. He was just driving strange lines and too flamboyant.

[irish_tiger]

ŠKoda changed asphalt rims...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMx-8KRW8AAuHim.jpg

There were continuous rumors that they were not happy with the previous rims because those were said to be prone to punctures (and it's true that especially Kopecký had a lot of punctures usually wihtout really hitting something). It looks like the rumors may have been true.
So what rims were they and what are on the car now ?

[dimviii]

think they were speedlines and now ats?

[Hartusvuori]

its understandable... but i think he should not even go there, he should only compete in events when his bio cycle allows it.

I have never seen any competetive potential in Bertelli, but unlike you, the rally fans who actually make the effort and go to see rallies live, you know make the plans, travel and then spectate, we tend to wait on stages when Bertelli is coming because pretty much always he gives a show. If you want to see only the winner, in rallying Ogier's pre-event tests is something I would recommend.

[EstWRC]

Tänak last year on Barum rally wasn't very impressive. Even considering his tyre disadvantage. He was just driving strange lines and too flamboyant.

i think he took these strange lines because of the tires, dmack's tarmac tires are real crap, gravel ones are good. In german test videos Tänak looks quite smooth and in Monte Carlo before the crash he was 4th in overall which isnt bad considering it was only his 2nd Monte. We will get the answers in the upcoming days :)

[dimviii]

Lorenzo Bertelli ‏@fuckmatie37
I'm afraid to say that since I've been sick during recce and I couldn't even complete some stages, I'm forced not to start #RallyGermany



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[EstWRC]

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[EstWRC]

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[dimviii]

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[thuGG]

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[dupanton]

Bluuford, any weather updates?

[EstWRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM1rrWFWwAAfioB.jpg

[bluuford]

Bluuford, any weather updates?

Currently it is sooo boring... no rain expected nothing too specific to report. I will give the latest overview tonight!

[AL14]

Bertelli not starting https://twitter.com/fuckmatie37/status/634077383058919424

A kind of a paradox, an italian getting sick for bad food.

[HaCo]

Last year Latvala was fastest with 2:20.8

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[HaCo]

Deutschland will not always be that forgiving: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM1t2JrWsAAsPbm.jpg

Verstuurd vanaf mijn ARCHOS 80G9 met Tapatalk

[thuGG]

http://kibicrajdowy.pl/files/CM1u0FLWUAAAW_x.jpg

[dimviii]

Becs Williams ‏@Becsywecsy
A fantastic scale model in the service park today - took 5 months to make! #WRC

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM1uVGPWoAEoMXT.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM1srUHWsAAEe7j.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM1srVbW8AAOyQC.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM1srUrW8AAVpQd.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM1srVRWEAAwp5q.jpg

[dimviii]

Thierry Neuville ‏@thierryneuville
#GravelCrew #BrunoThiry #Friends #TN

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM1y2i2WUAATqV_.jpg

[EstWRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM10QX8WoAAMrYj.jpg

[EstWRC]

Paddon once again showing who is the boss at Hyundai, Tänak also looking good

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM15inwWsAAMuG9.png

[AL14]

Ok, shakedown means nothing but I'm especting more from Abbring this time in terms of speed. Let's see tomorrow.

If Paddon will be the first Hyundai here it will mean that all the others have no more hope.
Same for Evans if Tanak will outpace him.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

WRC ‏@OfficialWRC
Shakedown is happening, lots of people watching in the nice sunny conditions. WRC cars in tarmac spec look great !

Even the officials see that the cars look so much better so why not have more tarmac rallies ??

[dimviii]

https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/11863278_10207888625723241_1058815862150788863_n.j pg?oh=2faffc7e7c37c833d7b9a7ae4eee751c&oe=566DD70D
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11903834_10207888569401833_6518897698587038875_n.j pg?oh=2d7797c2eae26b1b8044309ecfd21c49&oe=567AC4B0
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11880648_10207888560801618_3081563083264015996_n.j pg?oh=0ce59e97e7d9854fd1d55b5755a0030e&oe=5675FAE3
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11892210_10207888560441609_3105442360980079354_n.j pg?oh=6014b349ceffd757668521a74b8d7b41&oe=567E6752

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Stéphane Lefebvre DS3 WRC with 2011-style livery... :cool:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMzeCZjW8AAcfNg.jpg:large

[N.O.T]

I have never seen any competetive potential in Bertelli, but unlike you, the rally fans who actually make the effort and go to see rallies live, you know make the plans, travel and then spectate, we tend to wait on stages when Bertelli is coming because pretty much always he gives a show. If you want to see only the winner, in rallying Ogier's pre-event tests is something I would recommend.

i can recommend some really nice hairpins for fans like you who wait for bertelli on the stages.

[EstWRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM2GQ-rW8AAkatb.png

[itix]

Sorry for the silly question but where are you getting the shakedown times from?
I always get them from ewrc usually! You clearly don't

[EstWRC]

from different twitter accounts, bestofrallye for example.

[AL14]

Sorry for the silly question but where are you getting the shakedown times from?
I always get them from ewrc usually! You clearly don't

No worry. It was the same question I was asking to myself for a longtime.
Those are the timing systems for rally teams. People who publish it here took them from Twitter and other social media where manufacturers, drivers and organizers share them. :)

[jacko]

I have never seen any competetive potential in Bertelli, but unlike you, the rally fans who actually make the effort and go to see rallies live, you know make the plans, travel and then spectate, we tend to wait on stages when Bertelli is coming because pretty much always he gives a show. If you want to see only the winner, in rallying Ogier's pre-event tests is something I would recommend.

Well said!

[itix]

Thanks :)
I wonder if the reason Neuville ran 6 times is because he is unhappy with his setup. He seems to have trouble matching the pace of his team mates.

[dimviii]

Kevin Abbring ‏@KevinAbbring
Probably to low! Touched the bottom of the car in a cut and hit the ouside curb. Sethisfied though, happy with shakedown, feeling is ok :)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM2FvjJWIAAJX3l.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM2FuVtWEAA1nl7.jpg

[dimviii]

The fastest WRC2 runner first time through was Nasser Al-Attiyah in his new Skoda Fabia R5 (2m33.3s), two seconds clear of Lappi. The Skoda factory drivers responded at their next attempt, however, when Jan Kopecky recorded a 2m31.9s.
http://en.best-of-rallylive.com/News/Deutschland-WRC-Latvala-hits-the-ground-running

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM2NdSHW8AAJttZ.jpg

[jacko]

Kevin Abbring ‏@KevinAbbring
Probably to low! Touched the bottom of the car in a cut and hit the ouside curb. Sethisfied though, happy with shakedown, feeling is ok :)
Go Kevin, i will be there (with friends) to watch your first WRC-rally win !!

General question: is there somewhere to find the startlist for tomorrow (i mean not the entry-list) ?
Thnx in advance.

[EightGear]

Go Kevin, i will be there (with friends) to watch your first WRC-rally win !!

General question: is there somewhere to find the startlist for tomorrow (i mean not the entry-list) ?
Thnx in advance.

They will start in championship order.

And Kevin can be happy with a top 10 finish.

[rage82]

Go Kevin, i will be there (with friends) to watch your first WRC-rally win !!

General question: is there somewhere to find the startlist for tomorrow (i mean not the entry-list) ?
Thnx in advance.

Start order for tomorrow is the championship order for the first two days.

[itix]

Go Kevin, i will be there (with friends) to watch your first WRC-rally win !!

General question: is there somewhere to find the startlist for tomorrow (i mean not the entry-list) ?
Thnx in advance.

Wow, someone is VEEERY optimistic here. He is skilled, all right, but not even Loeb won his first ever rally on top level!

[Aldis S]

The fastest WRC2 runner first time through was Nasser Al-Attiyah in his new Skoda Fabia R5 (2m33.3s), two seconds clear of Lappi. The Skoda factory drivers responded at their next attempt, however, when Jan Kopecky recorded a 2m31.9s.
http://en.best-of-rallylive.com/News/Deutschland-WRC-Latvala-hits-the-ground-running

Where they get engine for Nasser Al-Attiyah???

[dimviii]

Kopecky 2:31.9
Lappi 2:32.0
AlAttyah 2:32.1
Kremer 2:33.3
Breen 2:34.1

[EstWRC]

video of shakedown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYfpE_D3fDY&feature=youtu.be

[dimviii]

https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11219603_1693417824213009_733132994389485247_n.jpg ?oh=e84b8ba63dd04858b5e9d559c6c358e7&oe=563A2F6E
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/10953148_940849182642390_1552023566004954572_n.jpg ?oh=412274672f785470e290655d49ac4ce8&oe=567D8E0F
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM2VxKmWoAAc2a3.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM2XwQAXAAAkmot.jpg

Abbring touching kerb
https://youtu.be/Xo3dBb0V6qU

[jacko]

Start order for tomorrow is the championship order for the first two days.

Thnx, i know it's the order but there a also (guest-)drivers without a point (in WRC and WRC2) who are in the entry-list, so there must be a file for the complete startorder. I couldn't find it so far.

[dimviii]

Nasser faster finally at shake
http://www.ewrc-results.com/shake.php?e=19127&t=ADAC-Rallye-Deutschland-2015

[JTGANG]

Nasser faster finally at shake
http://www.ewrc-results.com/shake.php?e=19127&t=ADAC-Rallye-Deutschland-2015

Bouffier ?????

[dimviii]

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.866735783376191.1073741915.235525376497238&type=3

[itix]

Where they get engine for Nasser Al-Attiyah???
I'm pretty sure Skoda have a few test units they can bolt new bits on and send... or is there homologation trouble if you do like that?
Maybe they stole one from Tidemand's car since he is absent!

[Mirek]

Where they get engine for Nasser Al-Attiyah???

In Škoda Motorsport truck?

[RS]

Nasser faster finally at shake
http://www.ewrc-results.com/shake.php?e=19127&t=ADAC-Rallye-Deutschland-2015

Is he still using Pirelli on his Fabia?

[EstWRC]

another video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo3dBb0V6qU&feature=youtu.be

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Evans pushing hard & going wide on SD

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM2aREYWEAArXXl.jpg:large

[dimviii]

Is he still using Pirelli on his Fabia?

Michelins
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11888069_521816954633382_5927720934280908467_n.jpg ?oh=3cbdf4a0b739e5658b023ab241a35ec1&oe=56739525

[dimviii]

Evans pushing hard & going wide on SD

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM2aREYWEAArXXl.jpg:large

video
https://youtu.be/JRYjZLCmc94

[EightGear]

Evans pushing hard & going wide on SD

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM2aREYWEAArXXl.jpg:large

Everyone went 'wide' there, it's a fast section. The video below show it from the start.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYfpE_D3fDY

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Everyone went 'wide' there, it's a fast section. The video below show it from the start.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYfpE_D3fDY

He went a little more out of shape though, you can hear the spectators reaction...

[rage82]

Thnx, i know it's the order but there a also (guest-)drivers without a point (in WRC and WRC2) who are in the entry-list, so there must be a file for the complete startorder. I couldn't find it so far.

Drivers with WRC cars and without points are starting behind the drivers with points. Drivers registered for WRC2 and don't have points are starting also behind the registered guys with points.

[pantealex]

General question: is there somewhere to find the startlist for tomorrow

www.adac-rallye-deutschland.de/uk/noticeboard/static/
not yet but should be here when it is ready

[Simmi]

He went a little more out of shape though, you can hear the spectators reaction...

Yeah I was there for that Elfyn moment. Slightly more out of the line and a bigger correction. Ogier did something similar shortly afterward but no big deal.

Saw quite a few on the forum knocking Konz as a Shakedown venue but I had a really good morning. Lots of different spots to see. Relatively compact. Great views from up there. What's not to like?

[dimviii]

Yeah I was there for that Elfyn moment. Slightly more out of the line and a bigger correction. Ogier did something similar shortly afterward but no big deal.


Ogier was more wide
https://youtu.be/1QRhv9D2S2M

[dimviii]

https://youtu.be/qn3fCxNd1RI



https://scontent-ams2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11933384_740818689378111_4004673650852239713_n.jpg ?oh=51e60539bcfa8ee73fdf62bbacc4fbcc&oe=5672C113

[makinen_fan]

This one is for N.O.T.

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/11889672_740804962712817_1506405358223568272_n.jpg ?oh=f21c2a44da60483d55233512ec87a568&oe=567248E4

[makinen_fan]

A lot of drivers at that tricky corner

https://www.facebook.com/rallymedia/videos/880799388674698/?video_source=pages_finch_main_video

[N.O.T]

A lot of drivers at that tricky corner

https://www.facebook.com/rallymedia/videos/880799388674698/?video_source=pages_finch_main_video

why on earth someone would go and see this boring place when there is a field of grapes a few meters ahead ??? did any of those pro photo nobodies was there ? of course not... grapes, hairpins and that big river is the main attraction of trier... not the rally...

[EstWRC]

one estonian who is at the rally said that at the shakedown the VW's and Citroen's looked in their own class, then Ford and then Hyundai which makes a lot of noise but looks powerless.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Nice design feature for the Porsche driver...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM3H9DlXAAApXl7.jpg:large

[Fast Eddie WRC]

The World Rally Champion doesnt mind a scenic photo:

Sébastien Ogier ‏@SebOgier retweeted
Shakedown 4th run: 2'22.2 #RallyGermany #GOgier

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM1idsIWcAEv-do.jpg:large

Or team-mate Latvala

Keep the SISU: best time shakedown ! :)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM3AnuPWUAAevnj.jpg:large

or Mikkelsen

Andreas Mikkelsen ‏@AMikkelsenRally
From today's @ADACRallye Shakedown at Konz. Vineyards and asphalt!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM23bf8WUAAdyGO.jpg:large

[dimviii]

citroen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qttBsUSPHVU


borl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iVyj7-lq0M&feature=youtu.be

very risky aproach from Latvala at the big cut.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Abbring

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM2l1ryWUAAXOHG.jpg:large

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Germany or Sardegna? ;)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM2kiOIWsAA4Tny.jpg:large

[dimviii]

This one is for N.O.T.

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/11889672_740804962712817_1506405358223568272_n.jpg ?oh=f21c2a44da60483d55233512ec87a568&oe=567248E4

beat that

http://i58.tinypic.com/25s1lyr.jpg

[dimviii]

Neuville stands at Hyundai under pressure
Ironically, at the site of his biggest success is Thierry Neuville vastly under pressure. After disappointing results be Hyundai team counts on him publicly.

Unusually openly and directly Hyundai team manager Alain Penasse has his number-one on the eve of the rally criticized Germany. "Since the Rally Argentina, we are not happy with the performances of Thierry Neuville," the Belgian criticized his fellow countryman, the notice more frequent mistake to put the top times.

After Rally Finland, it came true to the conversation between the Hyundai-Command and Neuville, but evidently showed the 27-year-old little understanding of the allegations. "I am, after all, the best-placed Hyundai-pilot in the championship standings. So much wrong I can not do, "said Neuville.

But Penasse sees the situation quite differently: "Especially compared to Hayden Paddon reached Thierry not the times that we expect from him. After evaluating all the data, we know that it is on the driver. Perhaps this should again sharpen its focus and concentrate on his WRC rounds. "

Meanwhile Neuville seems to have become clear that his status in the Hyundai team is not set in stone and promised to make amends. "We had a bad phase and did not make the pace that we wanted to achieve. However, I want to build it again and will work hard for it, "he said shortly before the start of the German World Cup race, which he won last year.

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/wm/nachrichten/artikel/d/2015/08/20/neuville-steht-bei-hyundai-unter-druck/

[dimviii]

http://www.rallye-cult.de/rallye_2015/deutschland/deutschland.html

[dimviii]

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_08_2015/post-1812-0-75900300-1440087586.jpg

[makinen_fan]

beat that

http://i58.tinypic.com/25s1lyr.jpg

try this maybe... a beer from me if you spot who this is!

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11012752_873140842765819_7157804748333706644_n.jpg ?oh=26e2e2bbf68c31c32440fae66ea5bfc6&oe=56409546

[dimviii]

Mads.

[EstWRC]

Neuville stands at Hyundai under pressure
Ironically, at the site of his biggest success is Thierry Neuville vastly under pressure. After disappointing results be Hyundai team counts on him publicly.

Unusually openly and directly Hyundai team manager Alain Penasse has his number-one on the eve of the rally criticized Germany. "Since the Rally Argentina, we are not happy with the performances of Thierry Neuville," the Belgian criticized his fellow countryman, the notice more frequent mistake to put the top times.

After Rally Finland, it came true to the conversation between the Hyundai-Command and Neuville, but evidently showed the 27-year-old little understanding of the allegations. "I am, after all, the best-placed Hyundai-pilot in the championship standings. So much wrong I can not do, "said Neuville.

But Penasse sees the situation quite differently: "Especially compared to Hayden Paddon reached Thierry not the times that we expect from him. After evaluating all the data, we know that it is on the driver. Perhaps this should again sharpen its focus and concentrate on his WRC rounds. "

Meanwhile Neuville seems to have become clear that his status in the Hyundai team is not set in stone and promised to make amends. "We had a bad phase and did not make the pace that we wanted to achieve. However, I want to build it again and will work hard for it, "he said shortly before the start of the German World Cup race, which he won last year.

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/wm/nachrichten/artikel/d/2015/08/20/neuville-steht-bei-hyundai-unter-druck/

well he is Mr.Wilson's wet dream so he can go to M-sport and Tänak to Hyundai then.

[N.O.T]

Do they have some kind of autistic photographers award this year in Germany ??... these guys are really trying hard to prove who is the most useless !!!! amazing...

[Andre Oliveira]

Any photo of Yuri Protasov car?

[N.O.T]

Any photo of Yuri Protasov car?

no... the best i can do are some grapes.

[Andre Oliveira]

No thanks :) We have vineyards here at Portugal :)

[latek]

Those two suicides at 0:38....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ANEgJuauIE

[bluuford]

Forecast: Will be shorter than usual. Omega type of blocking is keeping rain away and nice weather in Trier region.

Friday:
morning stages, sunny, no clouds, temperature +.16..+20 for the first two stages, +20..+24 for next two. Nearly no wind, light breeze from east, NE or SE.
Afternoon stages: temperature between +23..+26 degrees, no clouds and sunny. I expect tramac temperatures to increase to the level where they start to eat even some hard tyres (+40...). but not the worst.

Night will be cold, temperature will be only +12..+15

Satruday:
Morning is early and two first stages are +13..+17 degrees, light wind from East, sunny. Next three stages are +20..+22. I am not sure if there is fog possibility, yet.

There might be some clouds in the afternoon (duirng the service beak), but nothing too serious.
Afternoon stages will be run in +23..+25 degrees, still very light wind and sunny, nearly no clouds anymore. This day will be most probably the biggest tyre-eater with abrasive Baumholder stages and sun-exposed stages might experience temperature +400..+50 degrees.

Night will be cold again. same like previous, clear.

Sunday will be short:
Morning loop will be between +14..+16 degrees second loop most probably around+20..+24. Wind is picking ap and clouds appear for the second loop. However, rain should not arrive before the end of rally. Maybe for the evening when everything is packed up!

[maciotacio]

I've heard some rumours about Kubica's car has some issue/problem after the shakedown. Can anyone confirm or deny that ? The situation is not so good and there is possibility of withdrawn (not confirmed).

[Lundefaret]

try this maybe... a beer from me if you spot who this is!

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11012752_873140842765819_7157804748333706644_n.jpg ?oh=26e2e2bbf68c31c32440fae66ea5bfc6&oe=56409546

Could it be LeFevre? Looks like a Citroen, but with more Red Bull blue on the side? On the other hand it could be a local on his farm tractor putting those grapes to use. I actually have to agree with NOT, this rally photo thing is becoming a bit ridiculous. I think it started with McKlein making post card pictures to add to the regular action shots, but now the regular action shots are few and far between, and only post card shots can be a bit to much.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Good SD https://youtu.be/jrPB9lwUAZU

[thuGG]

I've heard some rumours about Kubica's car has some issue/problem after the shakedown. Can anyone confirm or deny that ? The situation is not so good and there is possibility of withdrawn (not confirmed).


There are rumors about engine change and 5min penaly.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

this rally photo thing is becoming a bit ridiculous. I think it started with McKlein making post card pictures to add to the regular action shots, but now the regular action shots are few and far between, and only post card shots can be a bit to much.

Too many 'artistic' photos maybe... but there's nothing wrong with some shots showing the car & scenery as it helps put the rally into context. Otherwise just shots of a rally cars on some gravel or tarmac soon look the same and could be anywhere...

[dimviii]

I think it started with McKlein making post card pictures to add to the regular action

https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11888067_892515877492188_2925079753865826793_n.jpg ?oh=bef353cf01e2369b325d276c16195bfe&oe=567EE5E1

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Nasser faster finally at shake
http://www.ewrc-results.com/shake.php?e=19127&t=ADAC-Rallye-Deutschland-2015

Surprised to see Al-Attiyah faster than the tarmac-specialist & factory Skoda driver, Kopecky ...

[N.O.T]

Too many 'artistic' photos maybe... but there's nothing wrong with some shots showing the car & scenery as it helps put the rally into context. Otherwise just shots of a rally cars on some gravel or tarmac soon look the same and could be anywhere...

and here is more proof why rallying is a sport for adults and not kids and we should impose restrictions to anyone below the age of consent to have an opinion about it... back to your hairpin with that majestic river in the background and if you are lucky you might have some nice flowers nearby as well....

[dimviii]

https://youtu.be/bhuO8beADrI

[danon]

Safety first! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLVyRAt2cxbxvaOxxrx-X-MmSOIggLPiYB&v=YPo1-u24D0A

[dimviii]

There are rumors about engine change and 5min penaly.

https://www.facebook.com/powrotrobertablogspotcom/videos/vb.184774444905250/835541729828515/?type=2&theater

[AL14]

I know nothing about engines and mechanics but it sounds me very very strange to have an engine problem after a problem free shakedown. How the hell is it possible? Is he that unlucky?

[N.O.T]

I know nothing about engines and mechanics but it sounds me very very strange to have an engine problem after a problem free shakedown. How the hell is it possible? Is he that unlucky?

probably m-sport did that on purpose because otherwise he would win... you know like last year.

[Mariusz]

Hopefully that will be the only issue for RK WRT this weekend.

I know nothing about engines and mechanics but it sounds me very very strange to have an engine problem after a problem free shakedown. How the hell is it possible? Is he that unlucky?
Smoke coming from the exhaust started much earlier, I know they had this in Poland already, so I guess the engine has been slowly dying. It's still strange because the car is new.

[AL14]

Why didn't they changed it before then? The can change it from rally to rally right?

[dimviii]

Why didn't they changed it before then? The can change it from rally to rally right?

no

[irish_tiger]

Hopefully that will be the only issue for RK WRT this weekend.

Smoke coming from the exhaust started much earlier, I know they had this in Poland already, so I guess the engine has been slowly dying. It's still strange because the car is new.

A good old Malcom Special

[itix]

Has SS1 been cancelled or something? According to my WRC+, SS1 should be running but all the GPS dots are in the service park.
...or is it just WRC+ that has gone haywire?

Edit: nope it just reset the time and wound the clock back one hour. Now that makes more sense.
Edit 2: and Ogier has left the service park... rally proper is under way! \o/

[EstWRC]

The stage starts in half an hour, 8.30 local time. It is just about 8.00 there.

[HarriK]

Hänninen's Fiesta was also smoking blue a lot of at the last service before podium at NORF. Sorry offtopic...

[itix]

Yeah I figured when the clock reset. I'm currently in south america for work so I'm not CEST centered right now! ~22 min left until ogier hits SS1 now. And the lazy F----- at Autosport still hasn't got their text feed up an running *sigh*.

Sometimes I question why I pay the subscription there.

[EightGear]

Rally radio has suddenly stopped working on my app. Anyone else?

Edit: works again.

[dimviii]

MICHELIN Motorsport ‏@michelin_sport
#tyres information: All #Michelin WRC drivers with 5 LTX Force H5 (hard), WRC2: 5 Hard, Koci: 6H #RallyeDeutschland

[Eli]

Rally radio has suddenly stopped working on my app. Anyone else?

Edit: works again.

yep

[HaCo]

Tanak must have had a moment at the start of the stage loosing 15sec.

[HaCo]

From Twitter:

Tanak has front right damage and has completed 19 seconds slower than Ogier. Definitely had a bit of an off.

[HaCo]

Neuville slowest Huyndai so far :( Hope he doesn't get his mind get nuts.


Edit: I correct, some tenths faster than Paddon, not enough.

[Mirek]

Neuville slowest Huyndai so far :( Hope he doesn't get his mind get nuts.


Edit: I correct, some tenths faster than Paddon, not enough.

They are all three on nearly same time. I don't see anything special to be worried about.

[Mirek]

Stage is topped due to horses on the road...

[dimviii]

splits stopped?

[Eli]

no splits on wrc+...

[AL14]

Stage is topped due to horses on the road...

Hyundai delegates have been seen trying to catch them for 2016 :D

[dimviii]

Becs Williams ‏@Becsywecsy
Becs Williams retweeted Tom Przybylinski
So true @sebmarshall / and they are the first to held up by the horse!

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM6ilGQWoAARBKZ.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM6jPwYWwAEDeJA.jpg

[Ucci]

VW pace makes me worry...if they continue like this, it is going to be one boring race....at least at the front.

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM6jNl-WoAAkGV7.jpg

[dimviii]

Lefebvre a bit faster from Ostberg

[Eli]

Lefebvre quicker than Ostberg, good run from him and Ostberg started 3rd..

[RS]

Meeke says VW have something which Citroen do not. He seems to be hinting at something specific, any ideas what? (No sarcastic answers please )

[smsgrafica]

WRC+ without splits, Radio stops working every 5 minutes . . . Poor effort for wrc.com :(

[maciotacio]

@RS
Maybe starting position is the clue.

[JTGANG]

Can't believe that Abbring is so slow as he showed also in Sweden and Poland.....I understand that he is trying to make a calm approach with no catastrophies but he will not have many chances in the big league so i think he must speed up if he wants to achieve something

[EstWRC]

Go to hell Tänak, would have been a great stage time but like always he wants to push right away not to start building the speed. Unbelieveable

[thuGG]

Uuuu, nice splits by Kopecky :)

[HaCo]

Nice time by Kremer :)

[Ucci]

Kremer faster than Lappi??

[HaCo]

Ostberg not awake yet?

[thuGG]

Kremer faster than Lappi??

Yes, and Kopecky trashed them both ;)

[itix]

Very nice time by Kopecky... almost matching WRC cars (if we don't count Melincharek (or however you spell him).

[dimviii]

Can't believe that Abbring is so slow as he showed also in Sweden and Poland.....I understand that he is trying to make a calm approach with no catastrophies but he will not have many chances in the big league so i think he must speed up if he wants to achieve something

Abbring slowed by a horse at ss1.Lets wait more stages.

[dimviii]

Becs Williams ‏@Becsywecsy
Boffins on a big server reboot so we should be more stable soon. Apologies but should be solid soon #WRCLive

[Dug83]

Is anyone else not able to get the radio to work?

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM6n-PMWcAACz1a.jpg

[marcosg]

Abbring slowed by a horse at ss1.Lets wait more stages.
i wouldn't expect anything special... for obvious reasons...

[HaCo]

Ostberg really slow :(

[maciotacio]

Let's wait for judgements till the end of rally, or end of first leg for Kevin. He was hold on for a long time due to horses on route, so the tyre temperature significantly goes down. Also correct me if I'm wrong but he's not driving top spec i20 as other Hyundai boys.

[Mirek]

Surprised to see Al-Attiyah faster than the tarmac-specialist & factory Skoda driver, Kopecky ...

Now You can see why... :)

[Mk2 RS2000]

Let's wait for judgements till the end of rally, or end of first leg for Kevin. He was hold on for a long time due to horses on route, so the tyre temperature significantly goes down. Also correct me if I'm wrong but he's not driving top spec i20 as other Hyundai boys.

Good points.

[HaCo]

It's quiet.

[marcosg]

really incredible pace from ogier and latvala, way quicker than anyone else...

[dimviii]

no splits,no radio after so many years.Just laughable amateurs.There are No excuses

[HaCo]

ewrc down :(

[noel157]

Becs Williams ‏@Becsywecsy 10m10 minutes ago
We are recording all the stages and will podcast later - hopefully live broadcast will resume soon! #wrclive

[dimviii]

ewrc down :(

http://rally-base.com/2015/rallye-deutschland-2015/

[dimviii]

Becs Williams ‏@Becsywecsy 10m10 minutes ago
We are recording all the stages and will podcast later - hopefully live broadcast will resume soon! #wrclive

lol

[HaCo]

really incredible pace from ogier and latvala, way quicker than anyone else...

It's not only the Polo, it's also the drivers. Mikkelsen is off the pace of the 2 front runners.

[Andre Oliveira]

ewrc down :(



No problem. Only no stage times yet :)

[AL14]

The hater column

Ok, today I feel like this. A bit hater, so let's see how a hater would comment those first stages.

Let's go in order:

Ogier: poor guy, nothing to complain about. He should feel embarassed with that microphone near his mouth and nothing to say.
Latvala: great pace, let's see if he will be with us in the afternoon.
Mikkelsen: the same as last year. He'll win one rally when Ogier or Latvala will crash. Not expecting too much improvements anymore.
Ostberg: He's slower than his team mate in the first time in a WRC car. Anything to add? No.
Meeke: is he still in the road? Nice news!
Evans: "clean run" "clean stage" "no problems". Get dirty you girl.
Tanak: same as Meeke.
Neuville: Benjamin Button.
Sordo: See you next year as a WRC+ live commenter
Paddon: He has to learn tarmac. Let's be kind with him.
Abbring: Horses are delaying any bad judgement about him but they will arrive sooner or later.
Kubica: let's see if he can retire only once in one rally or can break his record.
Horses: the real winners of the rally. I mean the ones in VW engines.

[EightGear]

Abbring has to use the handbrake in every turn he said, lots of understeer and struggling.

And dog slow unfortunately.

[Lundefaret]

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That would sum it up quit nicely :)

[Lundefaret]

The hater column

Ok, today I feel like this. A bit hater, so let's see how a hater would comment those first stages.

Let's go in order:

Ogier: poor guy, nothing to complain about. He should feel embarassed with that microphone near his mouth and nothing to say.
Latvala: great pace, let's see if he will be with us in the afternoon.
Mikkelsen: the same as last year. He'll win one rally when Ogier or Latvala will crash. Not expecting too much improvements anymore.
Ostberg: He's slower than his team mate in the first time in a WRC car. Anything to add? No.
Meeke: is he still in the road? Nice news!
Evans: "clean run" "clean stage" "no problems". Get dirty you girl.
Tanak: same as Meeke.
Neuville: Benjamin Button.
Sordo: See you next year as a WRC+ live commenter
Paddon: He has to learn tarmac. Let's be kind with him.
Abbring: Horses are delaying any bad judgement about him but they will arrive sooner or later.
Kubica: let's see if he can retire only once in one rally or can break his record.
Horses: the real winners of the rally. I mean the ones in VW engines.

Great :)

[itix]

Now You can see why... :)

That's discrediting Al-Attiyah a bit. He is seriously quick unlike the gang of middle eastern WRC tourists we have (Al-Khasimi, I'm looking at you!). He's a multiple Dakar winner after all. But yeah, he did go off... possibly due to mud on the road.

Also, EWRC is working for me :)

[EstWRC]

It seems to me that the first 4 or 5 ones are doing tarmac rallying and the others are doing gravel rally with slicks, based on drivers comments. Tänak's confidence totally destroyed and yet again i have to wait for another day or rally to see the speed again, lol.

[Mirek]

That's discrediting Al-Attiyah a bit. He is seriously quick unlike the gang of middle eastern WRC tourists we have (Al-Khasimi, I'm looking at you!). He's a multiple Dakar winner after all. But yeah, he did go off... possibly due to mud on the road.

I know it's harsh but to be fastest in shakedown and crash on SS1 isn't much of an achievement. Of course he can fight back. Let's see.

[itix]

Lappi has crashed!

[denkimi]

Once again we see how much faster the polo really is.

[Eli]

wrc radio-error yet again...