Rallye Wrc Monte Carlo 2016

[jbmarcus21]

Only 2 months before the start of new season !
Monte Carlo update timetable is on ! with new Shakedown around Gap ;)
Full road program http://planetemarcus.com/saison-wrc/wrc-rallye-monte-carlo-2016/

[RS]

According to Motorsport News, Citroen probably won't start on Monte Carlo.

[pantealex]

According to Motorsport News, Citroen probably won't start on Monte Carlo.

maybe DS will :)

[GigiGalliNo1]

PH...

[JTGANG]

It seems one of the few fast Greek drivers will be there with an R5....

[vino_93]

The only fast greek is Athanassoulas.

[dupanton]

The only fast greek is Athanassoulas.

You are forgetting Serderidis... :p

[JTGANG]

Closing entries today....They will be finally 2 Greeks.....One with Skoda Fabia R5 and the other Honda Civic R3

[tommeke_B]

You forget Greek driver Jourdan Serderidis who will start in Monte Carlo as well, with DS3 R5. He's also doing Germany, other than that no WRC events planned.

[N.O.T]

You forget Greek driver Jourdan Serderidis who will start in Monte Carlo as well, with DS3 R5. He's also doing Germany, other than that no WRC events planned.

did you miss the fast part ? Serderidis is nothing.

[dimviii]

finally Meeke and Lefebvre at Monte

Citroën Racing ‏@CitroenRacing

#WRC: @krismeeke & @SLefebvreRallye to compete at Monte-Carlo with Abu Dhabi Total WRT > http://zrge.eu/1k6mPzW

[JTGANG]

Seems like Kubica is going to Monte !!! Great news if true

https://www.facebook.com/maciek.szczepaniak

[dimviii]

Monte teaser
https://youtu.be/PCRjcgoyq20

[Mariusz]

MC 2016 with Kubica and Bouffier (http://autosport.pt/robert-kubica-confirmado-no-rali-de-monte-carlo=f141950)
AUTOhebdo (http://www.autohebdo.fr/rallye/wrc/breve-26-1-149233/211215-wrc-bouffier-kubica-au-monte-carlo?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)

[ZoomanSP206]

Special stage maps are available now at the ACM website (http://acm.mc/rallye-monte-carlo/documents-a-telecharger-2). (direct link (http://acm.mc/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ANNEXE-B2-CARTES-ES-RAMC-2016.pdf))

[jbmarcus21]

The Google Earth Map of Monte Carlo 2016 is now online
http://planetemarcus.com/saison-wrc/wrc-rallye-monte-carlo-2016/

[nafpaktos]

where can i find the accesses for the special stages???i also looking for a map that shows the whole region with the stages,only in google earth i can find this.i would also like to ask what is going on around the stages with the traffic during the rally!!!!!generally i need all the useful details!!

[Mintexmemory]

where can i find the accesses for the special stages???i also looking for a map that shows the whole region with the stages,only in google earth i can find this.i would also like to ask what is going on around the stages with the traffic during the rally!!!!!generally i need all the useful details!!

If you research the 2014 and 2015 editions you will find the answer. For Monte it isn't complicated. Any road that isn't closed to traffic (other than the stage route) can be used for access, provided it is passable in your vehicle. Parking is on the road side and unless you are very early in position for a popular section you may have to walk several km. Between stages traffic is not a probem but the schedule can make timing too tight to stage-hop. Use Googe Earth and streetview to check the viability of a route you have in mind. In 2014 we did a recce after shakedown in order to have confidence we would be ok with the roads we had chosen.

[EstWRC]

shouldnt be the entry list revealaed today? 29 December 2015 – Publication of the entry list (subject to FIA approval)

nothing on their site at the moment.

[thuGG]

On the rally page it's December 29th, while in official documents it's January 8th.

[André Rocha]

Hi!

First post on the forum. I'll be coming from Portugal.. Any help on where to stay? We're going 5 persons and only need a place to sleep and bath! Any help appreciated!

[tommeke_B]

The best tip I could give you is book (much) earlier, but you can't turn back time now. I book the accommodation for my WRC trips sometimes over half a year in advance, to ensure a good location/price. If you want something cheap and central to the stages I think you are too late (5 months too late that is). The one time I went to Monte Carlo (2014) we stayed in Ancelle, in "Hotel les Autanes", we also decided to go only in december and booked quite late. You may have a chance there as the hotel isn't on booking.com. Other than that I'd recommend you to search for "Chambres d'hotes"/"bed and breakfast" on Google. The best way to find something now is by searching for things that aren't found on booking.com.

Also if you speak French it could be interesting to repeat your question on http://forum-rallye.com/ , maybe someone can help you there.

[Simmi]

Clearly the combination of David Evans/Autosport/MN are less sure what Kubica is driving now on the Monte. They've taken him out of the list of confirmed M-Sport Fiestas, listing only Ostberg, Camilli, Tanak, Bertelli, Bouffier and Evans (R5).

[Simmi]

The ACM just tweeted out the entry list - https://twitter.com/ACM_Media/status/682202002328272897?lang=en

Small writing but you can just about read it. Kubica in a private Fiesta. New co-driver for Elfyn. Lappi there but not in WRC2.

[tc10a]

The ACM just tweeted out the entry list - https://twitter.com/ACM_Media/status/682202002328272897?lang=en

Small writing but you can just about read it. Kubica in a private Fiesta. New co-driver for Elfyn. Lappi there but not in WRC2.

Here is the full list:
http://www.rallylink.it/pdf/2016/iscritti_monte.pdf

15 x WRC
18 x R5
7 x S2000
... nice

[dimviii]

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


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

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CXerGpwWsAAuO3o.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CXerFV-WkAA00lb.jpg

[makinen_fan]

M-Sport is listed as a manufacture, so they are doing the full season, contrary to some rumours

[tc10a]

Interesting also that Lappi is entered, with the works Team absent from Monte.
My guess is that the car is from BRR, as they are entered with Kremer and outside the works squad probably the No. 1 customer Team.

[EstWRC]

i dont understand, Citroen arent doing full season and they get numbers 7 and 8? Yesterday it was confirmed that Paddon has number 8 for next season.

[Simmi]

Is this something or nothing - Bouffier down as a registered M-Sport 'Team' car. Does that mean that they've committed to 7 rallies then with that extra car? Is that rule still in place? Looks likely we'll see Elfyn in that car on some events if so.

[Simmi]

i dont understand, Citroen arent doing full season and they get numbers 7 and 8? Yesterday it was confirmed that Paddon has number 8 for next season.

Clearly it wasn't confirmed given it's not true. Just a media assumption I'd guess?

[Andre Oliveira]

Only two Fiesta R5 (Evans and Tempestini) against 7 Fabia R5.

[WUff1]

Lappi obviously entered as a private driver. Bouffier under M Sport banner probably doesn´t mean something, we already had this in the past.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Kubica listed as the Entrant ... not his RK WRT, but not M-Sport either, unlike Bouffier...

[Quad]

Kubica listed as the Entrant ... not his RK WRT, but not M-Sport either, unlike Bouffier...

I guess he will drive his private Fiesta. Motorsport Island wrote that he planned to drive DS3 WRC but it was too late with all this modification that he needs and FIA or something like that

[paba]

Kubica's situations looks really weird
it looks like people involved in RK WRT are doing something else (guys from M-Sport, even his coordinator Rafal Cebula)
M-Sport claims they don't know anything about preparing car for RK
I thnik Monte Carlo may be single event for Kubica

[Simmi]

Bouffier under M Sport banner probably doesn´t mean something, we already had this in the past.

Sure Bouffier receives servicing from M-Sport and has been entered by them a few times. But as far as I can see he's never scored points for them? Because that Monte entry has a 'T' next to it - as in M-Sport have also registered as a WRC Team, in addition to being a manufacturer.

[WUff1]

Kubica's situations looks really weird
....
I thnik Monte Carlo may be single event for Kubica

I suppose so, too.

[RS]

I wonder whether VW will pay for Lappi to do all the events in a Fabia R5 in preparation for 2016?

As somebody else mentioned I suspect Monte is with BRR, as Hänninen's WRC starts were with them when he was a works Skoda driver.

[Simmi]

I wonder whether VW will pay for Lappi to do all the events in a Fabia R5 in preparation for 2016?

If he turns up on the Mexico entry list then I think that we can possibly make that assumption. For sure if he's going to be in a top WRC car in 2017 he has a lot of gaps to fill in his knowledge.

He didn't get far at all on the only other time he did the Monte. He's never been to Sweden. So a big year to learn, as well as having the pressure of being the WRC2 favourite (again).

[mousti]

Lappi confirms he will driving at Monte with a BRR Skoda Fabia R5

[nafpaktos]

I still cant find a <spectator guide>accesses etc,how is that possible?i would like also to ask which stages are more likely to be canceled because of the big number of the spectators.

[harriswrc]

I still cant find a <spectator guide>accesses etc,how is that possible?i would like also to ask which stages are more likely to be canceled because of the big number of the spectators.

http://www.forum-rallye.com/uploads/guides/Guide_du_spectateur_Monte-Carlo_2016_par_Forum-Rallye.pdf

[nafpaktos]

thanks,but only in french?why?

[MartijnS]

Probably because some French guys made it ;)

[GigiGalliNo1]

S2000 cars are classified in which category? Hypothetically of one is leading the WRC2 class?

[hype]

Is there no guide in English?
Come on, french guys :D

[dupanton]

S2000 cars are classified in which category? Hypothetically of one is leading the WRC2 class?

Every car in WRC2 (R5, S2000, grN) are in the same class: RC2

[Fast Eddie WRC]

While we're waiting, re-live the Rallye Monte-Carlo 1986: 30 year rewind ! :cool:

https://www.thinglink.com/scene/739649646430781441

[dimviii]

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtl1/t31.0-8/12419051_525798757601577_1898803945530975910_o.jpg

[kornes]

There is little movement in the forum missing only two weeks. Kubica not test this year for Monte? Thanks

[maciotacio]

Nobody knows that. There is no official info from Kubica. We know only that his name is on entry list. I think he'll do some testing, but not so spectacular as previous Monte PET, when he's got test car from A-Style. I've found just this two links:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BAFh3iNuuM9/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BAFCrl5pabO/

[mousti]

According to Autonews Magazine, if Delecour finds more budget he start with the 208 R5 from Munaretto.

[mousti]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYM6473WAAAvUzQ.jpg

[liposh]

Here is interview with Lappi. https://www.periscope.tv/w/1YqKDMnDrAEGV Can some finnish friend translate it for us please? The most important things.

here is something in English: https://www.periscope.tv/w/1RDGljNoYjExL ...but still, there can be something additional in that finnish version ;-)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Possible MC livery for Kubica...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYIcm09WwAA6o63.jpg:large

[Mariusz]

Possible MC livery for Kubica...
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYIcm09WwAA6o63.jpg:large
Very unlikely.

[AL14]

Possible MC livery for Kubica...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYIcm09WwAA6o63.jpg:large

I don't think this will happen. First because Kubica has his own sponsors, second because BRC is a gas engine sponsor and the car goes with fuel. I think there wil be some BRC stick somewhere but he will not use the classic BRC livery.
Just a guess.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Just thinking with Kubica apparently struggling for a 2016 WRC programme he might allow BRC to sponsor him.

Maciej Szczepaniak today talking about the future was concerned about 'difficult business conditions'...

(Oil company Lotos is their main sponsor and the oil price has plummeted recently)

[Bartek]

Just thinking with Kubica apparently struggling for a 2016 WRC programme he might allow BRC to sponsor him.

Maciej Szczepaniak today talking about the future was concerned about 'difficult business conditions'...

(Oil company Lotos is their main sponsor and the oil price has plummeted recently)

AFAIK Monte will be last rally with Lotos. Lot of people talks about changing sponsorship strategy by Lotos.

[WUff1]

AFAIK Monte will be last rally with Lotos. Lot of people talks about changing sponsorship strategy by Lotos.

So also Kajto will be affected? One didn´t hear any realistic plans for him in 2016.

[Bartek]

So also Kajto will be affected? One didn´t hear any realistic plans for him in 2016.

Yes, from what I know also Kajto have problems with budget and they are related to Lotos.

[maciotacio]

Quite long interview with RK before Monte.
http://www.worldrallyisfree.com/2016/01/08/interview-robert-kubica/

[PLuto]

Robert is big star in Poland. Despite Lotos is changing their promotion strategy (they had too many projects, so they are reducing portfolio), they cannot find better way of promotion in Poland than through Kubice, no matter in which sport discipline he is...

[jbmarcus21]

**10 DAYS before Rallye Wrc Monte-Carlo 2016 Click and VOTE for the WINNER ==> http://planetemarcus.com/

[Andre Oliveira]

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlf1/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/12466307_548555755303145_3224229162505199137_o.jpg ?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9

"Aujourd'hui c'etait la journée d'essais de Hubert PTASZEK avec la nouvelle Skoda Fabia R5...Malheuresement à la redescente de la 1ère montée de chauffe la biellette de direction casse ce qui envoi la Fabia contre un rocher...et c'est là que je vois d'abord l'arriere de la Skoda arriver en 1er ...L'équipage part à l'hopital avec les pompiers...mais l'équipe nous dit qu'il sera quand même au départ du Monte Carl' avec une des autres Skoda qu'il possède...Bon rétablissement à eux..."

[dimviii]

"Aujourd'hui c'etait la journée d'essais de Hubert PTASZEK avec la nouvelle Skoda Fabia R5...Malheuresement à la redescente de la 1ère montée de chauffe la biellette de direction casse ce qui envoi la Fabia contre un rocher...et c'est là que je vois d'abord l'arriere de la Skoda arriver en 1er ...L'équipage part à l'hopital avec les pompiers...mais l'équipe nous dit qu'il sera quand même au départ du Monte Carl' avec une des autres Skoda qu'il possède...Bon rétablissement à eux..."

Today it was the day of testing Hubert Ptaszek with the new Skoda Fabia R5 ... Unfortunately the descent of the first climb of the heater breaks tie rod which sent the Fabia against a rock and ... this is where I see first the back of the Skoda arrive first ... the crew involved in the hospital with firemen ... but the team says he will still be at the start Monte Carl 'with other Škoda Get Well ... it has to them ...

[dimviii]

Evans Fiesta r5


https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xal1/v/t1.0-9/12507502_10208308665620065_1417163817524364711_n.j pg?oh=8559de7040c5a8ef38a2eebde666446e&oe=570D26F8

[hype]

Can someone recommend a stage where you have a good view with mountains in the background?

[tommeke_B]

Can someone recommend a stage where you have a good view with mountains in the background?

I think the best way to search for backgrounds is by Google Streetview. I think all (or almost all) roads are available on Streetview.

[hype]

Alright, going to do that on the weekend :)

[AL14]

will be there with some friends on saturday and sunday on power stage. Can't wait!

[dimviii]

Maurin

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/12573783_930845063636775_9168546996820577706_n.jpg ?oh=924d4e6772b11b7d5e3cf918d641baad&oe=573C8BD1
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/12493762_1021771767880011_907449709577260071_o.jpg
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t31.0-8/12485805_1021771764546678_5064829496330815430_o.jp g

[WUff1]

http://www.rallye-sport.fr/les-voitures-du-monte-carlo-2016/

[jbmarcus21]

Ford Fiesta Wrc Kubica 2016 LOTOS (RED/WHITE)
Livery
http://planetemarcus.com/la-ford-fiesta-wrc-2016-de-robert-kubica

[leighton323]

I know some people don't agree but I think Evans will be by far the fastest R5 car.

Someone remember this so that they can prove me wrong at the end of the rally. Anyone up for a wager?

What happened to those beers Dimvii?

[Barreis]

I know some people don't agree but I think Evans will be by far the fastest R5 car.

Someone remember this so that they can prove me wrong at the end of the rally. Anyone up for a wager?

What happened to those beers Dimvii?

With some luck he can finish in top 8...

[skarderud]

I know some people don't agree but I think Evans will be by far the fastest R5 car.

Someone remember this so that they can prove me wrong at the end of the rally. Anyone up for a wager?

What happened to those beers Dimvii?
Eyvind Brynhildsen is evans teammate in sweden and Portugal, if he do it well, he will do more rallies.
I don't think evans beat his teammate on snow.

[dimviii]

I know some people don't agree but I think Evans will be by far the fastest R5 car.

Someone remember this so that they can prove me wrong at the end of the rally. Anyone up for a wager?

What happened to those beers Dimvii?

my impression is same,he will be faster,but not by far.Some young French will fight him imho.(Gilbert, Bonato)

[dimviii]

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/12565559_971938639543822_1904024870973464830_n.jpg ?oh=06baa580506c4ebb2e65469867d68bce&oe=573F748B

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfl1/v/t1.0-9/12507574_1762432447317927_6007476462564092332_n.jp g?oh=f52a324786b70f3dfbeb49124e2d2f18&oe=5702BAAD

[Mirek]

I know some people don't agree but I think Evans will be by far the fastest R5 car.

Someone remember this so that they can prove me wrong at the end of the rally. Anyone up for a wager?

Monte Carlo is a lottery, You never know there. I was there four times and never in those editions the fastest driver won. If the weather is stable than it's a lot easier but if it starts to change in the mountains it becomes a lot about luck.

[dimviii]

Athanassoulas on Pirellis

https://scontent.fath3-2.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/12410532_971938212877198_2516359982739867660_n.jpg ?oh=ec9d651d4232f1653e7be4f996638c69&oe=574375EF
https://scontent.fath3-2.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpl1/v/t1.0-9/12524324_971938279543858_6755710483345818783_n.jpg ?oh=a48ee8242d70076e2874b88b08048dc4&oe=5744FBBF
https://scontent.fath3-2.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/12400471_971938616210491_4993457276555614320_n.jpg ?oh=709c701dc2800d4f45564ffe7895e525&oe=5742C228
https://www.facebook.com/4TroxoiGreece/photos/a.207230915960189.63293.207229585960322/1267732529910017/?type=3

[leighton323]

Monte Carlo is a lottery, You never know there. I was there four times and never in those editions the fastest driver won. If the weather is stable than it's a lot easier but if it starts to change in the mountains it becomes a lot about luck.
Agreed.
I'm not saying he's going to win but I do believe he will show the most speed.

[Sulland]

Ford Fiesta Wrc Kubica 2016 LOTOS (RED/WHITE)
Livery
http://planetemarcus.com/la-ford-fiesta-wrc-2016-de-robert-kubica

nice and simple livery, many are too cluttered for my taste these days!

[irish_tiger]

Monte Carlo is a lottery, You never know there. I was there four times and never in those editions the fastest driver won. If the weather is stable than it's a lot easier but if it starts to change in the mountains it becomes a lot about luck.

Last year i was at it and Breen was absolutely brutal - way down in speed ....but yet he finished 2nd in WRC 2 as he others in front fell off -some result !!! what about the first year Ogier won??? - sure the rest fell off in front of him aswell - so anything can happen

[nafpaktos]

where exactly
athanassoula's test took place?

[dimviii]

where exactly
athanassoula's test took place?

near Gap wrote at 4troxoi facebook

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Weather here in the UK getting me in the mood for Monte !

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY2XTP1WMAI1Q-M.jpg
(A66 Cumbria)

[MartijnS]

Testvideos show a lot of snow.
What about the stages so far?

[EstWRC]

Here you can see https://twitter.com/OfficialWRC

[dimviii]

Julian Porter ‏@The_Rally_Guru

The road down from the Turini. Patchy snow from there to the finish


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY3ZjgEWsAAwd46.jpg

[hype]

Going to start my journey to Gap on Wednesday morning.
7 hours to drive :)

[OldF]

WRC twitter posts pics from the stages

https://twitter.com/OfficialWRC


First stage of the season for the WRC TV recce crew was SS15 which passes over the famous Col Du Turini.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY2ff9zW8AA5TYo.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY2ff_ZWkAAU14J.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY2fgBrWkAEonLL.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY2fgFuWwAEhCiS.jpg



SS14/16, a new section at the start from last year but the famous hairpins are still included at the end.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY2-fzLWwAElfto.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY2-f9UWAAI9yyC.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY2-f9XWYAA2AnB.jpg


Chilly start to the day, -7 at the start of stage 1 of Rally Monte Carlo.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY56vExWUAALy82.jpg

[OldF]

Only 8 pics allowed in one post so here is the last two.

SS1 of Rally Monte Carlo, nice flowing stage, no snow, some small patches of ice & temperatures as low as -11

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY6HKl0WMAAHyeu.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY6HKoHWMAEACmS.jpg

[dimviii]

Julian Porter ‏@The_Rally_Guru

Col Fontbelle - Sisteron stage Rally Monte Carlo.


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY7xuDIWsAEeI8E.jpg

[dimviii]

Duez/Rigollet/Saby with Megane RS will be the ''0'' cars.

[dimviii]

some photos from wrc official twitter

SS2, a new stage this year & it's a great stage, the start runs through a gorge & then it's on to the snow! #WRC

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY8AShVWEAE6ZSg.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY8AShgWwAAlhrH.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY8AShvWUAAzJ49.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY8ASh9WAAAefb8.jpg

[dimviii]

‏@OfficialWRC

SS13 - Sisteron, 36.6kms long, there is 11 kms of snow spread through the stage with the final few kms been dry.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY7o-rqWcAEw1IX.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY7o-sWWkAExOte.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY7o-tlWkAEBvNO.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CY7o-thWsAAdLVv.jpg

[AL14]

Some forecasts? Someone have news? Bluuford, where are you? :)

[hype]

Depending on height temperatures should be around -5 to +5 and we might get more snow on Friday/Saturday.

[Bartek]

Only 3 stages will be live on TV?

[rallyfiend]

Only 3 stages will be live on TV?

'Only'?

How many were you expecting?

There's probably not a lot of broadcasters our there who would take many more!

[Barreis]

'Only'?

How many were you expecting?

There's probably not a lot of broadcasters our there who would take many more!

Like in IRC days, whole event... ;)

[Bartek]

'Only'?

How many were you expecting?

There's probably not a lot of broadcasters our there who would take many more!

Like Corsica 2015 and Alsace in last years

[Simmi]

"Our first objective will be to finish the rally, but if we have a good feeling with the car, of course we will see what is possible to do. In the end, all this is totally new to us. We know that this is the best level to rally in the world. We just need to drive up to see where we are, and build on these foundations."

Not surprising Camilli just wants to reach the finish in his WRC debut - http://www.autohebdo.fr/rallye/wrc/article-26-1-36995/180116-wrc-objectifs-mesur%C3%A9s-pour-eric-camilli

[thuGG]

Photos from recce, OS2:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FaSAHelAgtM/Vpyxb96eLmI/AAAAAAAAapk/JfWTA3BWGSM/s1600/CY_Ds_wWsAAWSn1.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pPBkY301yk0/Vpyxb5MZLKI/AAAAAAAAaps/LightIPHEQA/s1600/CY_DuniWMAI5eQ4.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YlcBNO8z6sU/Vpyxb3EdPeI/AAAAAAAAapo/pUO8-AlMZ0M/s1600/CY_DwNDW8AAy8IQ.jpg

[MikeD]

Monte Carlo is a lottery, You never know there. I was there four times and never in those editions the fastest driver won. If the weather is stable than it's a lot easier but if it starts to change in the mountains it becomes a lot about luck.

Well, it's not a coincidence that Loeb has won it 7 times, Mäkkinen 4 times and Ogier twice. It's not all about luck, since it's actually dominated by the multible and very FAST world champions.

[Mirek]

Well, it's not a coincidence that Loeb has won it 7 times, Mäkkinen 4 times and Ogier twice. It's not all about luck, since it's actually dominated by the multible and very FAST world champions.

Ogier's first victory was a classic example of winning by luck or a bad luck of others. He wasn't fastest at all. Actually he won only one stage. He even had two offs but others had even more problems.

He was 1:32 down to Hänninen when he had puncture. Third day started with an overnight snowstorm. First drivers were making a way through a deep snow for others and some crashed (I was on that stage). Accidentally it was a stage where Ogier was born and he won it. He got to first place. In the rest of the rally he was able to keep the position despite Sarrazin being another 1,5 minutes faster in the rest of the event (Sarrazin lost 4 minutes with an off on another place where we were).

[jbmarcus21]

Gallery Photos new Polo Wrc 2016 at Service Park Monte Carlo 2016 http://planetemarcus.com/volkswagen-motorsport-presente-sa-polo-wrc-2016/

[Simmi]

Periscope video link from Colin Clark on the Col de Turini. Video will be watchable for the next 24 hours.

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1OyKAXwmgPexb

No snow up there of note and he gives a bit of a weather forecast.

[AndyRAC]

And don't forget Hanninen, who was by far the fastest in 2011; but 1 bad tyre choice on the 2nd day cost him the event - and conversely Bouffier made the right choice and won.

[Karukera]

Well, it's not a coincidence that Loeb has won it 7 times, Mäkkinen 4 times and Ogier twice. It's not all about luck, since it's actually dominated by the multible and very FAST world champions.

You are right of course, there is no such thing as luck in winning Monte Carlo but a matter of Intelligence from all team members : set up, tires, weather, pace notes, throttle, consistency.
What happened to Bouffier, Hirvonen, Grönholm, Ogier was a better odds management.

[dimviii]

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpl1/v/t1.0-9/12509169_1207092552638981_773627722296862442_n.jpg ?oh=7e143139bc95f9e3c34366d8cbc23a03&oe=57088779
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfl1/v/t1.0-9/12523160_1207092522638984_5009259131393514953_n.jp g?oh=a73a7542f8d48b7c4b0cf7d94300a93a&oe=573228DC
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/12573079_1207092555972314_8056916928284968740_n.jp g?oh=27b75f29406a659446d02ef6198a28f4&oe=57034E41
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/12510268_1207092662638970_7016146487087862763_n.jp g?oh=de5ce0a9a516cd189b9ca132746a62b5&oe=57419BB5

[denkimi]

Well, it's not a coincidence that Loeb has won it 7 times, Mäkkinen 4 times and Ogier twice. It's not all about luck, since it's actually dominated by the multible and very FAST world champions.
the top teams are not gambling, so between them there's never a real lottery. they just take tires for the most likely situation.
but some driver further behind might take a risk and gamble on changing weather, and if his gamble works out, he can win a huge amount of time.

[Mirek]

The problem with Monte is to say what is gamble and what is the most likely situation? In 2011 only two top drivers took studs for the infamous snowfall and one of them thanks to that won the rally without winning a single stage (Bouffier). Did he gamble or did all the others? Who decides? :)

[dimviii]

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/12484723_10153732232035733_2568066580441597541_o.j pg
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/12552861_10208895406291523_7206426137196122865_n.j pg?oh=eca9b4e8b1910a23a3ff615ebc3b30da&oe=573C0975
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/12417854_10208895405371500_5816936598693496776_n.j pg?oh=9781672370dfd35ffc4f72667c143d7a&oe=573CBD38
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfl1/v/t1.0-9/12565528_10205268816550405_3734180698393975090_n.j pg?oh=12c2f5690dc5b16c44896e8322f6875e&oe=5744F3CC
https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/12493445_10153732232140733_7001206305810028834_o.j pg


shakedown

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/12540578_10153732247230733_6780066480950683985_n.j pg?oh=b64d409b7aed64e574dfd2bb1e7d240b&oe=57031982

[MikeD]

The problem with Monte is to say what is gamble and what is the most likely situation? In 2011 only two top drivers took studs for the infamous snowfall and one of them thanks to that won the rally without winning a single stage (Bouffier). Did he gamble or did all the others? Who decides? :)

But Mirek, that was in IRC without the best rallydrivers in the world. It's not comparable with WRC winners.

[Mirek]

The one who did the worst choice of all in that situation was Petter Solberg. I think You know the name ;)

[dimviii]

so the only one fiesta evo r5 at Monte is that of Evans?

[mousti]

so the only one fiesta evo r5 at Monte is that of Evans?

tempestini maybe? or are all the Evo R5, brand new cars?

[dimviii]

tempestini maybe? or are all the Evo R5, brand new cars?

i dont know if its already possible to buy the kit and fix an old fiesta -> evo
anybody with info?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Shakedown road today

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZBQNYdWUAI5dt4.jpg:large

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ogier is popular somewhere (here)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZBv5TmWYAAG2HY.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Nice snowy end of SS2, run in the dark !

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZBrwhCWwAEqv9C.jpg:large

[dodge33cymru]

This is making me so very jealous! Stages look spot on for spectacular spectating.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Many cars already at SP
https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/t31.0-8/12487083_923407114402105_5893439453466144882_o.jpg

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/t31.0-8/12487306_923407274402089_4423347676968519024_o.jpg

[N.O.T]

Ogier is popular somewhere (here)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZBv5TmWYAAG2HY.jpg

he is from Gap a few meters from the stages.

[bluuford]

Hi there,

I have been too busy again. I am running one big GIS project related to inundation/flooding areas around rivers and lakes, and I have to finish it soon. But I took some time yesterday to take a look on weather.

There should be snowfall tonight on many stages of the rally and most probably it will be the last before and during the rally.

Shakedow should be with some clouds, +2..+4 degrees and it is likely that there is no snow left by that time, maybe some icy patches.

SS1 and 2 should both have a few minus degrees SS2 should have at least 3-4 degrees below zero. It will be warm during the day (+3..+4), so, black ice is real possibility and snow dragged on the road by first cars is also possibility.

Fridady:
Morning stages will be probably almost key stages. Some snow is expected on those stages on Wednesday (so, after recce) and I do not expect the temperature to rise much above zero there, so it will be tricky. Ss3, 5, 6 and 8 should be all between -1.. and -5 degrees. Only the longest stage SS 4 and 7 is in lower elevation and should be mostly on plus side on both runs.

Saturday:

Morning, longest stage (SS9) should run between -2..-4 degrees, a bit cloudy. SS10 also -3.. -5 degrees, a bit cloudy
Ss11 is in the middle of the day, a bit cloudy and temperature between +2..+4, Ss12, cloudy and 0..+2 degrees
SS13 It should be + degrees on that stage for most of the time, looks like heat wave is arriving :)

I do not expect any snow during the whole week on saturday stages, so, its should be as it is with some additional melting during the days but plenty of roadisde snow and ice on the road should not dissapear.

Sunday:
It will be hot day, no snow. Even on Turini I expect up to +5 degrees, so, maybe even some running water on the stages because of melting snow;)
On the last stage the temperatiure might rise up to +10 degrees:)

In overall, I do not expect any major snofall, but this is mountains;) Another factor is fog. It is expected to be very calm weather, so fog is real possibility and fog with minus degrees is very slippy ;) So, lest see:)

[Andre Oliveira]

tempestini maybe? or are all the Evo R5, brand new cars?

Tempestini car is normal. Keane motorsport told me that only after MC will aply the upgrade.


i dont know if its already possible to buy the kit and fix an old fiesta -> evo
anybody with info?

Yes. Many cars upgraded right now. F.e. Bestard car to Sweden is allready upgraded

[bluuford]

i dont know if its already possible to buy the kit and fix an old fiesta -> evo
anybody with info?

Gröndal was already taking first win in last weekend with new R5
M-Sport ‏@MSportLtd 19h19 hours ago

GRØNDAL SECURES FIRST VICTORY FOR NEW EVOLUTION FORD FIESTA R5 #RallyNM http://www.m-sport.co.uk/m-sport-news/fiesta-r5/grondal-secures-first-victory-for-new-evolution-ford-fiesta-r5 …

[EightGear]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/19/a2aa7dfa3da44da0ded104ccdb39bc27.jpg

[jbmarcus21]

All the Rallycar this morning at Service Park Gap

http://planetemarcus.com/live-rallye-wrc-monte-carlo-2016/

[dominik_r]

https://www.facebook.com/OgryzekRallySport/photos/a.112910992123779.21159.112530332161845/962553380492865/?type=3&theater first troubles.

[dimviii]

https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpl1/v/t1.0-9/12509742_10205272121633030_477670242564232963_n.jp g?oh=c14e67b0dd262307d53cdafb0521013b&oe=56FB6218
https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12494882_10205271970109242_1552265224366187263_n.j pg?oh=b7167ebed64d5741c29fbc371437c28e&oe=57002A66
https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/12510516_10205272251036265_8618523748651521765_n.j pg?oh=c3b1709c5fb6882a5eb17d66481dea92&oe=5748FFCE
https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/12573058_10205272315077866_7317534796163148569_n.j pg?oh=05f5608753711d54b44ad4d1eeed2df6&oe=5747ADD6
https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/12522965_10205272597804934_4222628058665257739_n.j pg?oh=3012794340c54558c2564580a13980ab&oe=57319F69

[smsgrafica]

http://www.volkswagen-motorsport.com/uploads/vw_pics/vw-20160118-1298-low-2016-01-12_vwms_wrc2016_livery__2_ogier.jpg

[EightGear]

The old i20 looks a lot better in the new colours. Also interesting to see they're running 2 different wheelcolours.

[pucky54]

Bertelli already won! Worst design ever on a rally car!

[EstWRC]

here it is

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZGPAbIWQAA3ne4.jpg

[Mirek]

Isn't it sad to see his super ugly liveries considering who his mother is? Or are they so ugly in purpose?

[dupanton]

https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/12510516_10205272251036265_8618523748651521765_n.j pg?oh=c3b1709c5fb6882a5eb17d66481dea92&oe=5748FFCE




There are other very ugly liveries...
And Re his livery isn't that much better (see previous page)

[liposh]

I don´t think this "rainbow" P208 is that ugly. It is of course different, but it is exciting (it catches your eyes) and for sure easy to recognize and easy to remember. So why not? :)

[stefanvv]

Bertelli already won! Worst design ever on a rally car!

Obviously You don't understand fashion:)

[mousti]

I don´t think this "rainbow" P208 is that ugly. It is of course different, but it is exciting (it catches your eyes) and for sure easy to recognize and easy to remember. So why not? :)

It does remind me of Loix 207 in Ypres with artwork from kindergarten.

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[hype]

See you tomorrow at Shakedown :)

[dimviii]

Best-of-RallyLive ‏@bestofrallylive

Start of the SS2, new stage #wrc #rallyemontecarlo

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZF41OVWwAAbxu7.jpg

[hype]

Pretty cool, unfortunately it's night and you won't see much of the canyon ;)

[spark13]

Hyunday new livery looks horrible. In press release shots it was OK, but that ugly as he'll.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

here it is

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZGPAbIWQAA3ne4.jpg

He should've done this M-Sport style livery:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYcGOriWYAA5_ks.jpg

[AL14]

He should've done this M-Sport style livery:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYcGOriWYAA5_ks.jpg

M-Sport should have! Like it more than the blue one.

[WUff1]

Hyunday new livery looks horrible. In press release shots it was OK, but that ugly as he'll.

The different colors of rims look really ugly. I didn´t think they would use it in reality.

[liposh]

I think they will use different colors of rims for shakedown as some kind of promo and from first SS they will use same color (most probably white ones). ...2 regular stages at most and then they will change it because they will be obliged to do so. It is my tip.

[N.O.T]

The different colors of rims look really ugly. I didn´t think they would use it in reality.

the second one has white colour rims at the back... they will definitely not run the car with the 2 colour ones for whole rallies.

[Karukera]

Pretty cool, unfortunately it's night and you won't see much of the canyon ;)

But you will get the noise and it's awsome.

[Sulland]

Hyunday new livery looks horrible. In press release shots it was OK, but that ugly as he'll.

Hyundai should have stayed away from the black. It messes up the picture in my opinion.
The cool blueish and the signal orange is cool.

[makinen_fan]

Onboard video from Athanasoulas during recce of a spectator van crashing down the side of the road

https://www.facebook.com/Athanassoulas.Lambros/videos/974318562639163/

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

[Mirek]

Ups :)

[tommeke_B]

And that's another reminder why you should never drive a stage in opposite direction during recce. I don't understand how people even think about it, on snow/ice on such narrow roads full of blind corners...

[dimviii]

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

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZKFZFzWQAEp6vs.jpg

[HarriK]

When is shake start?

found it: 16.00

[Bartek]

Anybody have info about spy-crew? I heard about Protasov for Kubica

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZKq4sQWkAAgzg-.jpg

I think this photo confirm my info about Protasov

[dimviii]

Fredrik Gustavsson ‏@F_Gustavsson

Reports says that the Shakedown stage is completely dry. #RallyeMonteCarlo #WRC



https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZK6si1WEAAP9E7.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZK6ijoWcAAOAGn.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZK6jzGWcAE4mgt.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZK6laSWcAI8S1G.jpg

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

[GigiGalliNo1]

Spy crew? What do you mean....

[dimviii]

Spy crew? What do you mean....

gravel crews.

Luis Climent for Suarez

[samWRC]

Can we follow shakedown times somewhere live?

[thuGG]

Anybody have info about spy-crew? I heard about Protasov for Kubica


I also red that Protasov spies for Robert. Also he lost a lot of weight.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Why you call them spies?! Do they go to other teams and check what tyres Ogier is using? Or suspension set-up?

[thuGG]

In polish they are commonly called "spy crew", that's why I also use this wording. Why make a fuss about it?

[tc10a]

In polish they are commonly called "spy crew", that's why I also use this wording. Why make a fuss about it?

Also in German they are called spy, "Eis Spion"

[tc10a]

No time frame only for P1 crews this time?
As Raoux, Giordano, Ptaszek,.. already entered shakedown

[GigiGalliNo1]

Stupid English language!

[rage82]

Can we follow shakedown times somewhere live?
Here:http://www.ewrc-results.com/shake.php?e=25982&t=Rallye-Automobile-de-Monte-Carlo-2016

[samWRC]

Here:http://www.ewrc-results.com/shake.php?e=25982&t=Rallye-Automobile-de-Monte-Carlo-2016
Thanks!

[noel157]

Yep, SD stage had dried up:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3nghcx_le-monte-carlo-demarre-a-16-heures-a-gap_sport#tab_embed

[jbmarcus21]

Shakedown is on !
Meeke fastest for the moment.. live results http://goo.gl/k76W7B

[AL14]

Latvala SD

https://www.instagram.com/p/BAw_olTo1UResPgJwesZhm47AbDrEACRu2ReOs0/

[samWRC]

Evans fastest M-Sport WRT driver :D

[tc10a]

Top drivers all slower on second runs through the stage - probably worse conditions, more dirt on the road.

[EstWRC]

Much slower, only couple of wrc2 guys and Tänak made better times on second run.

[spyros]

Evans fastest M-Sport WRT driver :D

Even from Ostberg and Camilli,lol...........

[WUff1]

No Shakedown for Bouffier?

[EstWRC]

just a shakedown but still good to watch at the moment :p

https://i.gyazo.com/ff41f87ab4ea30ba8357e124d7ade4e3.png

[Jarek Z]

Why you call them spies?!

It's logical, isn't it? Why do you call them gravel crews? :)

[EstWRC]

Evans time is very good, Mads has the same time on the second run.

[dimviii]

No Shakedown for Bouffier?

everything ok for Bouffier.He is 14th currently,after 2 runs.

http://www.ewrc-results.com/shake.php?e=25982&t=Rallye-Automobile-de-Monte-Carlo-2016

[AL14]

lol

RallyCaptures ‏@RallyCaptures 13 min13 minuti fa
UPDATE: first pic of @ElfynEvans after the first run of #Shakedown #RallyeMonteCarlo pic.twitter.com/HqZrvjM091

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

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Good SD run by Meeke.. I thought he was looking rapid on his PET !

Hope it's a sign for his speed on the rally.

[Quad]

Kubica still the fastest Fiesta despite the oldest car from the wrc field. Hope for a good rally run for him

[dimviii]

first excuse of the year.

M-Sport ‏@MSportLtd

Worsening conditions meant you wanted to be first on the road in Shakedown, but Mads getting faster and faster! #WRC

[N.O.T]

When fans stop taking shakedown seriously the sport will have made a step forward, shakedown is nothing.

[SubaruNorway]

first excuse of the year.

M-Sport ‏@MSportLtd

Worsening conditions meant you wanted to be first on the road in Shakedown, but Mads getting faster and faster! #WRC

Really?
https://www.facebook.com/304943716370639/videos/458771044321238/?__mref=message_bubble

[dimviii]

Really?
https://www.facebook.com/304943716370639/videos/458771044321238/?__mref=message_bubble

excuse about the slow time for Ostberg,not for the road position.



first pic of the year

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZLXuGlWIAEn6oC.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://twitter.com/SebOgier/status/689852089107927040

[dodge33cymru]

How does road order work on this event again?

Although Shakedown times are usually not a great indicator, I don't remember seeing such a dramatic drop off of times as this between first and third/fourth runs for people, it dies demonstrate the importance of road order.

If Ogier is guaranteed to be at the front for two days, it shows even more than usual what a farce the 'two day' rule is.

[Rallyper]

Ogier will have a convenient and easy-going drive through the first two legs.

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZLaYKnW0AEjgND.jpg:large

[dimviii]

Suninen crashed at shakedown

video
https://twitter.com/RallysupportNL

[eib1]

Suninen crashed at shakedown

https://twitter.com/RubnPerez/status/689859174759538689

[Mariusz]

Neuville also had an off (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqLaFS5HNmk&feature=youtu.be)

[seb_sh]

excuse about the slow time for Ostberg,not for the road position.



first pic of the year

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZLXuGlWIAEn6oC.jpg

The more I see the Citroen livery the more I like it, great pic!

[dimviii]

The more I see the Citroen livery the more I like it, great pic!

Yes i like it too.Best livery imho

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZLnXRTWkAIEet7.jpg:large

[J.Lindstroem]

The more I see the Citroen livery the more I like it, great pic!

Looks like the 2003 Peugot on this photo. :)

[dimviii]

Rosseti had an off too


Kubica
https://youtu.be/ysWuhskYaCw

[dimviii]

various passes

https://youtu.be/Zq8E6ih-SvI

[Rally Power]

lol

RallyCaptures ‏@RallyCaptures 13 min13 minuti fa
UPDATE: first pic of @ElfynEvans after the first run of #Shakedown #RallyeMonteCarlo pic.twitter.com/HqZrvjM091

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

Let's hope he doesn't end the rally like this...
http://s3.foxfilm.com/foxmovies/production/films/96/images/gallery/revenant-gallery-20-gallery-image.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Tanak Dmack Fiesta WRC on SD
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZLvt3gWAAAJYc2.png:large

[makinen_fan]

Yes i like it too.Best livery imho

+1

[Fast Eddie WRC]

WRC.com

Mud was the major talking point of the shakedown session, during which the dry Tarmac quickly turned wet and slippery as cars dragged snow and slush from the verges.

One of the first to tackle the stage, Meeke conceded that his start position had been an advantage for his winning run.

"We were second or third in, and for sure a lot of mud was pulled out and the road got slower and slower," he told wrc.com. "Okay, in that sense it isn't a very representative stage, but I'm still happy because my second pass was quickest too - so even when the road was muddy the time was still good.

"The most important thing is that the feeling was good. It's been too long since Rally GB and it's nice to get into the car against the clock again - to put the lids on and do a proper WRC shakedown. It's a confidence booster - and this rally is all about confidence."

Mads Østberg was ninth-fastest on his first rally back in M-Sport's Ford Fiesta RS and agreed with Meeke. "They were difficult conditions for sure. We started late for our first run and by then it was full mud. It was tricky, but good to do some runs to get used to the car," he said.

With the temperature nudging 4°C, drivers are bracing themselves for more mud as the ice and snow seen on the pre-event recce begins to thaw.

"On the recce this road was basically clear with snow banks on either side but today it turned out to be a mud race," explained Volkswagen's Jari-Matti Latvala. "From our position a long way down the start order we had no chance. This was quite extreme though - I don't expect we'll see anything quite this bad in the rally."

[dimviii]

The first tyre choice could be crucial because not only will it have to cover around 100 competitive kilometres but choices will need to be made some four hours ahead of SS2! The conditions could well evolve between the moment the cars leave service at 6pm and Barles-Seyne which starts at 10:11pm…

http://en.best-of-rallylive.com/News/Meeke-tops-Monte-Carlo-shakedown



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

[makinen_fan]

Rosseti had an off too


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZLtn_rU8AAz4h4.jpg

[EstWRC]

Looks like rally GB from this picture

https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/t31.0-8/12615255_952581371476447_4112057863625604389_o.jpg

[dimviii]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUq6YkljJNc&feature=youtu.be

[Quad]

eh, Kubica already has problems with car :(

[Bartek]

What kind of problems??

[Quad]

Problems with car acceleration

[dimviii]

Kubica

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZL_tV3WYAMD3Gj.jpg

[dimviii]

Hyundai shake video
https://youtu.be/FBqrI5Nf_CE

[Googol]

The first tyre choice could be crucial because not only will it have to cover around 100 competitive kilometres but choices will need to be made some four hours ahead of SS2! The conditions could well evolve between the moment the cars leave service at 6pm and Barles-Seyne which starts at 10:11pm…

http://en.best-of-rallylive.com/News/Meeke-tops-Monte-Carlo-shakedown


Where does the 100 competitive kilometres come from? Thursday stages are only 40-something kilometres and then there is service on Friday morning before next stages.

But there is indeed some time between tyre fitting and SS2. But the weather seems quite stable.

[dimviii]

https://youtu.be/DITH-4PmOiw

[dimviii]

https://youtu.be/oSPBumGglMM

[Fast Eddie WRC]

SD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-21abHjCMY&feature=youtu.be

[dimviii]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=KU6ERtPCKIU

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Mads Østberg:
We had 1 hour delay before we had our first run in shakedown. By then the road was so muddy! On the third run we had about the same conditions as the other cars and managed to set a good time.
30 seconds before the first run there was a hectic period in the car, both me and Ola were looking for buttons, where was the button for stage mode??! Guess the Fiesta was pushing our buttons haha! New car for the both of us and it will take some getting used to! But we are confident and really looking forward to tomorrow!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=KU6ERtPCKIU

Great sound - this is what we miss on the TV coverage with their non-stop talking !

[Christos Kolperiadis]

which is the starting order for tommorow?

[AL14]

which is the starting order for tommorow?

Last year driver's rankings.

[dimviii]

http://www.rallye-sport.fr/wp-content/gallery/monte-carlo-2016-bastie/img_4658.jpg

more
http://www.rallye-sport.fr/photos-rallye-monte-carlo-2016/

[Simmi]

Someone needs to get in touch with ACM. Not sure they printed off enough 'No Public' signs for this stage.

[dimviii]

https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/12510399_974591532611866_8057392064022831140_n.jpg ?oh=38fb7aa1093c326fa8829e34dd5df1f4&oe=5748624C
https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/12592328_974590222611997_6271606793745856962_n.jpg ?oh=2b383261bd62165ba7a72e1cd7f5eadf&oe=57387C08

The shakedown has finished, and frankly we are not happy with our times and the feeling of the car. There was no point to try and improve, since the condition of the road was getting worse by the minute. We will do some changes to the setup of the car and hope things will be better tomorrow.
In any case, tomorrow is a new day and we plan to enjoy every second of the ceremonial start at the Casino Square!

https://www.facebook.com/Athanassoulas.Lambros/

[dimviii]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mpwzxs_Fdo


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https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/t31.0-8/12593733_1226723274019274_8062313373945525084_o.jp g
https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/t31.0-8/12493832_1226723420685926_6801966414001533901_o.jp g

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[hype]

http://www.roundfour.de/wp-content/gallery/wrc-rallye-monte-carlo-2016/WRC-Rally-Monte-Carlo-2016-003-Ott-T%C3%A4nak-Ford-Fiesta-RS-WRC.jpg

[EstWRC]

https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfl1/t31.0-8/12493544_431473223713910_892075957516707779_o.jpg

more https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.431473037047262.1073741868.154849334709635&type=3

[EstWRC]

Startlist http://acm.mc/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Start-List-for-Section-1-TC0-Thursday-21st-January-20161.pdf

[PLuto]

Starting order to first leg - http://rally-base.com/2016/rallye-monte-carlo-2016/start-list/?startTimeTypeId=628

[hype]

Someone needs to get in touch with ACM. Not sure they printed off enough 'No Public' signs for this stage.

Yeah, "no püblik, no püblik". Come on guys ;)

http://www.roundfour.de/wp-content/gallery/wrc-rallye-monte-carlo-2016/WRC-Rally-Monte-Carlo-2016-002-Elfyn-Evans-Ford-Fiesta-pR5.jpg

http://www.roundfour.de/wp-content/gallery/wrc-rallye-monte-carlo-2016/WRC-Rally-Monte-Carlo-2016-013-Atmosphere-Barbecue.jpg

[dimviii]

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/51/53/Rallye_Monte_Carlo_2016_013_515327_569fccecf.jpg
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/51/54/Rallye_Monte_Carlo_2016_024_515404_569fe5945.jpg
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http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/51/58/Rallye_Monte_Carlo_2016_JU_035_515875_569ff0eba.jp g

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/tweet_video/CZMj7zgXEAAfLMa.mp4

[car]

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/51/53/Rallye_Monte_Carlo_2016_013_515327_569fccecf.jpg
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/51/54/Rallye_Monte_Carlo_2016_024_515404_569fe5945.jpg
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/51/57/Rallye_Monte_Carlo_2016_JU_018_515705_569fefb69.jp g
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/typo3temp/yag-galleries/51/58/Rallye_Monte_Carlo_2016_JU_035_515875_569ff0eba.jp g

The Hyundai photo is superb.

[HaCo]

The Hyundai photo is superb.

Agree, in the dirt the car is quite nice.

[Teardrop]

The new Hyundais with black rims can get even uglier. Horrible! Compared to the Paddon's car, you can see perfectly well that the old i20 was much more beautiful and balanced. The new car is all strange. As an example, the rear suspension is too high for asphalt...do not understand why it is so. But what will count is the speed ...

[dimviii]

http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/604296NL41910.jpg
http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/793668NL42775.jpg
http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/581402NL43323.jpg

[ironseb]

Quelques images du Shakedown.

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xal1/v/t1.0-9/12524316_1691024221181847_1707600176556988657_n.jp g?oh=26d608267505fda4f2591166e4d5d631&oe=573AA4B8]

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/12495197_1691023371181932_7518423137811728092_n.jp g?oh=97b5e349fe1cd03c3a9cdb250506a93c&oe=572F2C58]

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/12548982_1691023977848538_4660692194743308375_n.jp g

La suite ici :

https://www.facebook.com/media [...] amp;type=3 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1691023167848619.1073741829.169051257123301 2&type=3)

[dimviii]

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZMLwY7WQAEnHyp.jpg

[leighton323]

Starting order to first leg - http://rally-base.com/2016/rallye-monte-carlo-2016/start-list/?startTimeTypeId=628

Will a gap of 2min be big enough between Enrico Brazzoli in the Peugeot R2 and Felice Re in the DS3 WRC??

[b3637853]

Will a gap of 2min be big enough between Enrico Brazzoli in the Peugeot R2 and Felice Re in the DS3 WRC??

I have doubts as well. Re is not the fastest driver but the 36k or 50k stages are the ones when it can happen.

[bluuford]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=KU6ERtPCKIU
At aroun 45 sec Paddon drives like maniac
It is very clear that road gets bad very quickly. plenty of snow on the roadside and it will be all on the road after frist car. Luckily, some stages are without possibility to cut :) I am looking the videos and is it me or is new livery for DS3 WRC making this car look like 307 WRC? from the front?

Interesting what is going to happen today. It is expected to be some plus degrees during the day and it will fall below zero before the first stage, so everything starts to freeze again:)

[tc10a]

Michelin: The Rallye Monte Carlo tyre allocation for WRC drivers is 20 x softs, 24 x super-softs, 12 x non-studded snow tyres and 12 x studded tyres.
Let the gamble begin.

[skarderud]

Anybody have info about spy-crew? I heard about Protasov for Kubica

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZKq4sQWkAAgzg-.jpg

I think this photo confirm my info about Protasov
PG Andersson and Thorstein Eriksen for Mads Østberg.

[tc10a]

Here is a detailed list of the spy crews:

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/wm/nachrichten/artikel/d/2016/01/21/rallye-monte-carlo-die-eisspione-der-stars/

[makinen_fan]

Does anyone know the purpose of that thing over the shocks?

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfl1/v/t35.0-12/12591777_524383794409834_1321826322_o.jpg?oh=e8fb4 e4ef9de6440d8195e0de4fa38d2&oe=56A319FC

[Aquagen]

Does anyone know the purpose of that thing over the shocks?
To close/open "internal" spring - harder and softer settings