LOTOS 73rd Rally Poland 2016

[Eli]

http://www.wrc.com/en/wrc/news/march-2016/poland-route/page/3405--12-12-.html
route revamp for LOTOS 73rd Rally Poland 2016.

[Livewireshock]

The biggest problem I found when I attended Rally Poland last year was having all the stages accessed from a single major road for both competitors and fans. So when one stage became dangerously overcrowded with drunk fans and causing it to be cancelled, they simply flooded and crowded the one access road. Thus the route became blocked for competitors, media and all, compounding troubles for other stages. So I hope this new route addresses these issues.

[nafpaktos]

Let me understand,you mean that only the start and the finish of the stages were available for spectators?you could not go to places in the middle of the stages?

[sindroms]

Let me understand,you mean that only the start and the finish of the stages were available for spectators?you could not go to places in the middle of the stages?

Just a few access roads which were closed a few kilometers before stage. All others access roads were closed totally.

[GigiGalliNo1]

In fact this did happen... And hope it doesn't happen again this year...!

[Hubertos]

You have to know, that there are some changes in organisers group, maybe not all roads will be closed. We have to wait for more informations.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Any suggestions for best stages to go to this year?

[asturally2]

Hello everybody.
We´re going to Poland from Spain this year.
Anybody would tell me about the special stage when last year Ott Tanak take an enormous fly??
Thanks a lot.
In the official webpage you can see the day maps and SS maps too.

See you

[maciotacio]

The stage is called Swietajno. This year there is a spectator area, so there won't be as wild place as last year. Its nearby Rosochackie village

[asturally2]

A lot of thanks for the info, maciotacio.
Spectator area = more control.
See you in stages.


The stage is called Swietajno. This year there is a spectator area, so there won't be as wild place as last year. Its nearby Rosochackie village

[Martins Tolks]

Was there last year and think about going this year too. Any chance of forum user meeting?

[dupanton]

I will be there (with mousti)

[Jasper]

I will be there (with mousti)

Please don't give mousti alcohol. Or it will be shameful.

[CWJ]

Will be in Mikolajki Wednesday to Monday. Some alcohol would be ok for me :)

[tommeke_B]

For anyone interested, there's the possibility of a VIP ticket with car sticker, that allows you to get nearby more places on stages than other spectators. You basically get access to the same places as the tabard media does. VIP ticket + car pass costs some 90 euros more than an ordinary ticket + car pass. It's not cheap but something to consider if you have a car full of people.

[sindroms]

Maps are available on - http://kibice.rajdpolski.pl/en/maps/

[sindroms]

Pontus Tidemand has entered "Rally Žemaitija" (LIT, Lithuanian and Latvian championship leg, 17.-18.06.) as a test rally most probably before Rally Poland.
http://lrc.lv/?l=2

[jbmarcus21]

Google Earth Map Poland event is online http://goo.gl/I9slP8

[Franky]

The entry list should be published today?

[Teme]

It's here http://www.rajdpolski.pl/pliki/zawodnicy/2016/entry_list_-_pzm_73rd_rally_poland.pdf

And what a great list it is!

[Lundefaret]

It's here http://www.rajdpolski.pl/pliki/zawodnicy/2016/entry_list_-_pzm_73rd_rally_poland.pdf

And what a great list it is!

For WRC 2 it is just awsome!

[Rallyper]

Can anyone tell why Kris Meeke isn´t on that list. Should be there way before two others.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Kris was not entered for this round. Only Breen and Seb

[ToKu]

Some of stages:

Wieliczki (without last 300 meters): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQhPr7V3srA&list=PLi2NfsRcQQ3eCqu1_cHIXyOLotvr0YAEv&index=3

Stańczyki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_cLIs4CD0I&index=2&list=PLi2NfsRcQQ3eCqu1_cHIXyOLotvr0YAEv

Baranowo (just from Start near Użranki, back to Użranki, with shortcut 12:26 - 13:20) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya94hykddG0&list=PLi2NfsRcQQ3eCqu1_cHIXyOLotvr0YAEv&index=1

Sady: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-07uAe4L2io

Best day is day one with legendary jumps on Chmielewo and Świętajno stages. Świętajno is in the same configuration as year 2015 so check WRC+ onboards. Stare Juchy is same as in 2014 (for most of the stage)

Day two got Stańczyki and Babki interesting and Goldap not interesting at all. Goldap is same as 2015, Babki is in parts same as 2014.

Day three we've got two equally poor stages, but we'll be too tired to notice I hope.

Have a nice rally

[Girts Driksna]

Thanks and maybe see you in rally stages:)

[ToKu]

Onboards (fan's recce) 2015, but Goldap and Świętajno are same as 2016:

Goldap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf1mdDPzdNs

Świętajno: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO7w87QQc6w

[EstWRC]

Hayden Paddon ‏@HaydenPaddon
It's great to have Ole-Martin here helping me at Poland test as we look to make that next step ���� #alwayslearning

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClDvy-XVYAA1zKM.jpg

[dimviii]

Lunda has nicer nose end.

[sindroms]

Which time they usually close the roads (stages), somewhere around 5:00 AM... or what? Thanks in advance! :)

[seb_sh]

For WRC 2 it is just awsome!

Yep, pretty much all the interesting drivers are there. Let's hope for no technical problems so we can have a nice fight!

[Lundefaret]

This could be a very good event for Tänak and DMack. I think the tires are very fast, and the stages of Poland should be gentler on wear.

[ToKu]

closing and opening times for all stages:

https://zapodaj.net/images/6f4fae29172a4.jpg

[EstWRC]

This could be a very good event for Tänak and DMack. I think the tires are very fast, and the stages of Poland should be gentler on wear.

i think this rally and Rally Finland are Dmack's and Tänak's only chances to get a podium this season. Finland would be better because im there :p

[MartijnS]

Any idea about the weather? Looks like some rain in the weekend?

[bluuford]

Any idea about the weather? Looks like some rain in the weekend?

Mostly nice weather for today, tomorrow and Wednesday, maybe some light rain tomorrow in some location and temperature around 22..25 degrees during the days.

Thursday is quite hot, temperature reaching +27..+28 degrees and after that, during the night and early in the morning we might expect some rain and rapid drop in temperature to +20..+23 degrees. Rain probability is more realistic and possible rain is a bit stronger on the westernmost stages and less influencial on the eastern stages, however, I think it does not play any important role there.

Most of Friday and Saturday should be rain-free. Satruday is warmer again and +24..+26 is expected. Some rain might be expected on Saturday night again, but not too significant for gravel rally.

Sunday temperature might be a bit lower again, around +20..+24 degrees.

So, most of the rain should be during the nights and days are not too hot and nights are not too cold (+18..+20), wind will be mostly very light. So, very temperate conditions for temperate climate, Maybe only Thursday a bit too warm and Satruday nearly a bit too warm :P

[Mariusz]

i think this rally and Rally Finland are Dmack's and Tänak's only chances to get a podium this season. Finland would be better because im there :p
Yeah, maybe if all had 2015 cars, but the new Hyundais seem to be very strong on fast and flowing stages.

[GigiGalliNo1]

One stage taken out of the Rally....

Mateuszek.... my Polish name if my Aunt is near me! haha

[MartijnS]

Thanks weatherman ;)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Re DMack tyres & rally tyres in general - is there much difference between the tyres used on a WRC and an R5 ?

[mousti]

No Pickem?

[Mintexmemory]

No Pickem?

Just up - sorry it's late but I've had a lot of distractions recently.

[ToKu]

Fan's recce onboards

Stare Juchy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uClCTQyH2Zk

Babki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUZhmmcaPvY

Chmielewo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZxx5UWygXE

[Simmi]

I have to admit I hadn't really factored in the significance of this Breen vs Lefebvre battle. Something to watch for sure.

http://www.wrc.com/en/wrc/news/june-2016/citroen-poland-preview/page/3667--12-12-.html

Who do people think will have the better rally? Lefebvre has had 3.5 gravel outings in the DS3 WRC (the .5 is Catalunya) and should be way more comfortable in the car. He's also got more experience of the Polish stages.

Breen has more all-round experience as a driver let's say, but if he's able to do better than Lefebvre that would be impressive.

[stefanvv]

I think Breen is progressing well in wrc car, but let's see. I would say it's 50/50.

[EstWRC]

Tänak taking you through last year's powerstage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTTvkkzODUY

[GigiGalliNo1]

Stinking hot here in Poland... So humid

[A FONDO]

.. and now begins the spam with pointless shakedown updates

[MartijnS]

Eight cars passed since the start, lots of delay.

[KiwiWRCfan]

.. and now begins the spam with pointless shakedown updates
So no point in commenting on the red carded rally having a 30 minute delay to start of shakedown then after just 7 cars the shakedown is stopped for another half hour due to spectator control problems. Hopefully Polish media help send out strong messages on spectator behaviour so no further problems over next 3 days

[EstWRC]

.. and now begins the spam with pointless shakedown updates

for you pleasure

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

[EstWRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmL2E2KWkAE3Oxa.jpg

[EstWRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmL8jh9WIAAAAG4.jpg

[Mintexmemory]

I have to admit I hadn't really factored in the significance of this Breen vs Lefebvre battle. Something to watch for sure.

http://www.wrc.com/en/wrc/news/june-2016/citroen-poland-preview/page/3667--12-12-.html

Who do people think will have the better rally? Lefebvre has had 3.5 gravel outings in the DS3 WRC (the .5 is Catalunya) and should be way more comfortable in the car. He's also got more experience of the Polish stages.

Breen has more all-round experience as a driver let's say, but if he's able to do better than Lefebvre that would be impressive.

I think Breen will show he is the better bet for the No2 spot next year. BUT in order to cement it he needs to show considerably better form than SebFeb!
But given his long experience on gravel I think he will show this. Which is a problem for Citroen as it's in their constitution 'Il est nécessaire d'avoir un pilote qui est nommé Sebastien.'

[Eli]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/125044/rally-poland-under-pressure-to-prove-safety

[EightGear]

I think Breen will show he is the better bet for the No2 spot next year. BUT in order to cement it he needs to show considerably better form than SebFeb!
But given his long experience on gravel I think he will show this. Which is a problem for Citroen as it's in their constitution 'Il est nécessaire d'avoir un pilote qui est nommé Sebastien.'
You do know he's called Stephane, not Sebastien?

[HarriK]

Koci rolled at SD ?
just saw one video

[Jeppe]

http://ewrc-results.com/quickp/27502_13532970_1139549936066599_153130307098215838 4_n.jpg

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmMZmpqXEAAXDBL.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmMfMGlWkAA58kO.jpg:large



Koci fast speed rolling
https://twitter.com/RallysupportNL?lang=el



https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmMRW4tXIAA3KPD.jpg

[dimviii]

nice shake video
https://youtu.be/Zaj5Mt_TT7Y


https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13528423_10209645486474781_8944322855511786137_o.j pg

[Mintexmemory]

You do know he's called Stephane, not Sebastien?
Ha ha -schoolboy mistake
However, don't preclude him having to change names to get the seat!!!

[HarriK]

https://www.facebook.com/jacek.sorokowski/videos/1089330887791901/

[AL14]

Ouch, that's quite bad accident, is he ok? right?

I don't think he will start... the car seems too much damaged.

So, no flower yet?

[dimviii]

https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13528043_936147059835808_5800341648013318716_o.jpg
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13528754_1101780216558888_2097894732607527759_n.jp g?oh=6e37015efb580901287c2f09e2f5f821&oe=58088C3D
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[MartijnS]

Ouch, that's quite bad accident, is he ok? right?

I don't think he will start... the car seems too much damaged.

So, no flower yet?

Definitely won't start. We were next to the house to pass the stage when he came rolling by! Will be in Joost his video that will be online in a few minutes :D

[MartijnS]

His video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxgm8jx0vIs

[Rallyper]

Definitely won't start. We were next to the house to pass the stage when he came rolling by! Will be in Joost his video that will be online in a few minutes :D

Typical high speed lift in "wrong" direction before next corner. Common in Finland as well.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

So, no flower yet?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmMjs-ZWQAEx4sU.jpg:large

[dimviii]

Kajto or Evans faster?

[dimviii]

https://youtu.be/KrgMsiwhMo0

[EstWRC]

Why didnt Kajito take part in shakedown?

[Mariusz]

Why didnt Kajito take part in shakedown?
I read somewhere that he wanted to save tires.

[dimviii]

borl video
https://youtu.be/lwhSOBUcjsI

[Fast Eddie WRC]

WRC.com SD https://youtu.be/UiBZeVDkFUA

[AL14]

borl video
https://youtu.be/lwhSOBUcjsI

If only they would not use slow motion every 5 seconds...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Looking forward to more of this from Poland in 2016...

https://youtu.be/LxEtmmte33M

Awesome jumps, great videos !

[Fast Eddie WRC]

WRC2 cars get Poland SS1 underway... Evans fastest so far.

But we have to wait for all the WRC cars to go before the remaining WRC2 cars run...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Final WRC heat - Neuville beats Ogier who goes a bit wide on the last corner !

Neuville
Mikkelsen+02
Tanak+0.3
Ogier+0.4
Latvala+0.7
Lefebvre+0.9
Paddon+1.1
Sordo+1.5

[Mirek]

WRC2 cars get Poland SS1 underway... Evans fastest so far.

Lappi somewhere among WRC cars again... let's see how long can he keep it on the road.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Neuville: 'Okay, I'm not happy with my stage but the time is good. And so is beating Seb!"

Ogier meanwhile is lucky to escape unscathed after drifting his Polo wide on the final left-hander and destroying a piece of stage furniture. "I didn't drive so well," he acknowledges.

[EstWRC]

Kruuda faster than Lappi by a tenth :)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Kruuda fastest WRC2 now... good start for the DMacks.

[giù tutto!]

Lappi somewhere among WRC cars again... let's see how long can he keep it on the road.

Or how long Skoda remains in one piece. Of course in press release there can be fairies and goblins...

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmN6lbwWkAAuL8l.jpg:large

https://youtu.be/XWYBZd79Oc8

[Mirek]

Or how long Skoda remains in one piece. Of course in press release there can be fairies and goblins...

What do You speak about?

[dimviii]

http://www.ewrc.cz/images/2016/photos/pzm_rajd_polski_rally_poland_2016/pbe_ir_01.jpg

http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/fotogalery.php?events=27502&fotograf=294

[HarriK]

I'm sure Lappi is full attack all the time in this rally. Hopefully all goes well!

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmOSTlhWQAAAro7.jpg

[stefanvv]

Is he waiting for the shoot-out?

[GigiGalliNo1]

Some photos from my day

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[Rally Power]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmOSTlhWQAAAro7.jpg

He already seemed unhappy when the score was 1-0…better luck next time. Bamos lá cambada! Força Portugal!!!

[EstWRC]

Tänak and dmack making history, leading a wrc rally first time

and he continues where he left off last year https://www.facebook.com/EpicRallyTribe2.0/videos/518699451661730/

[GravelBen]

A few drivers quite rightly unhappy about stage obstacles being added and changed after recce. Very poor form from the organisers.

[EstWRC]

They're really making it hard for themselves. Yesterday they couldn't control the spectators on shakedown and now they are changing the stages after recce.

[Eric]

"Mads is really sarcastic sometimes". When is Mads going to grow up?? What a guy:mad:

[AL14]

Very good job by Mikkelsen this morning so far. Didn't expect him leading.

Tanak is always good in this kind of rallys. Seems DMACKs too.

[Ucci]

Very good job by Mikkelsen this morning so far. Didn't expect him leading.

Tanak is always good in this kind of rallys. Seems DMACKs too.

Agree !

[Mirek]

Tidemand and Suninen a lot faster than the rest of WRC2.

[maciotacio]

Now its time for stage with that crazy jump! Hope for some spectacular videos

[Simmi]

Now its time for stage with that crazy jump! Hope for some spectacular videos

I'm guessing that place will be well taped off now. Last year was the time to be there. If it's the same scenes again I'd be worried for the organisers.

[ELPE]

Tidemand and Suninen a lot faster than the rest of WRC2.

it would be interesting to see these two guys in a WRC car next year

[AL14]

it would be interesting to see these two guys in a WRC car next year

I agree.
Tidemand deserves a chance and Suninen is only at his second year in WRC2 and he is already among the best.
My money on him.

[Mirek]

Suninen needs to find also some consistency. So far he has been crashing way too much.

[EightGear]

Someone take Ostberg from that car...

[Lundefaret]

.

As I said, this could be Otts rally.
Dmacks reportedly faster than Michelins in testing, Ott obviously VERY fast on these stages, only issue will be to get the tires to last. But good going from Dmack, they have done a great job!

[AL14]

Suninen needs to find also some consistency. So far he has been crashing way too much.

He won 2 out of 3 events in WRC2 in his second year in the category. I think it is hard to ask him more. Of course he has to work on different aspect since he is not like Ogier yet... :)

[Mirek]

He won 2 out of 3 events in WRC2 in his second year in the category. I think it is hard to ask him more. Of course he has to work on different aspect since he is not like Ogier yet... :)

I don't say he's bad. Not at all. However I am not sure if moving him straight into the WRC car is a good idea. Maybe it is.

[EstWRC]

Ott you crasy man! cant wait to see the jump of this last stage.

[Mirek]

Lefebvre and Breen very good times now as well.

[AL14]

I don't say he's bad. Not at all. However I am not sure if moving him straight into the WRC car is a good idea. Maybe it is.

Oh ok sorry, I have misunderstood. Yes, why not, maybe another year in WR2 learning some discipline could be good.

[Jeppe]

Lefebvre and Breen very good times now as well.

Citroën shoot-out for 2017 ;)

[Simmi]

Oh ok sorry, I have misunderstood. Yes, why not, maybe another year in WR2 learning some discipline could be good.

Interesting question for Suninen and his agent. If he gets offered a WRC drive for next year he should take it IMO - because the works chance may not come round again. You never know. If he can get himself a two-year deal like Camilli did then at least he buys himself some time to learn on the job.

We've seen how hard it is to dislodge the current crop of drivers will all the experience and seat time they have.

[pantealex]

Interesting question for Suninen and his agent. If he gets offered a WRC drive for next year he should take it IMO - because the works chance may not come round again. You never know. If he can get himself a two-year deal like Camilli did then at least he buys himself some time to learn on the job.

We've seen how hard it is to dislodge the current crop of drivers will all the experience and seat time they have.

His agent is Timo Jouhki (he was also behind Kankkunen, Mäkinen, Rovanperä and Gardemaister)
He should know what to do!

My opinion is: Get 1 more WRC2 season.

[N.O.T]

His agent is Timo Jouhki (he was also behind Kankkunen, Mäkinen, Rovanperä and Gardemaister)
He should know what to do!

My opinion is: Get 1 more WRC2 season.

The old days are over where he could do whatever he wanted with his oil money promoting dogs to teams in WRC... Now teams prefer to hire real rally drivers.

[AL14]

Interesting question for Suninen and his agent. If he gets offered a WRC drive for next year he should take it IMO - because the works chance may not come round again. You never know. If he can get himself a two-year deal like Camilli did then at least he buys himself some time to learn on the job.

We've seen how hard it is to dislodge the current crop of drivers will all the experience and seat time they have.

Oh well yes. If he gets offered he will (and IMO should) accept because as you said you never know what future will bring.

[Hartusvuori]

He won 2 out of 3 events in WRC2 in his second year in the category. I think it is hard to ask him more. Of course he has to work on different aspect since he is not like Ogier yet... :)

Suninen drove his first event in WRC2 in Germany last year. He did two rounds in FRC 2015 with Fabia S2000. Poland is his 17th start in 4WD car. I wouldn't say he crashes too much, though it's not unheard of. His learning curve has taken me by surprise. He is now on far higher level than he was a year ago. Or half year ago. He is progressing fast. Suninen is not taking the normal path anyway, so I say it wouldn't be bad for his career to step up if possible.

[rp]

Suninen drove his first event in WRC2 in Germany last year. He did two rounds in FRC 2015 with Fabia S2000. Poland is his 17th start in 4WD car. I wouldn't say he crashes too much, though it's not unheard of. His learning curve has taken me by surprise. He is now on far higher level than he was a year ago. Or half year ago. He is progressing fast. Suninen is not taking the normal path anyway, so I say it wouldn't be bad for his career to step up if possible.

It has been very big surprise! Rather sure that Suninen will drive Toyota next year. It seems that he is better than Lappi and Tommi wants at least one Finnish driver who is able to fight with the WRC top drivers in the future...

[EstWRC]

ahh, lunch break. dmacks started to give up, thank god! lol

[Lundefaret]

Suninen drove his first event in WRC2 in Germany last year. He did two rounds in FRC 2015 with Fabia S2000. Poland is his 17th start in 4WD car. I wouldn't say he crashes too much, though it's not unheard of. His learning curve has taken me by surprise. He is now on far higher level than he was a year ago. Or half year ago. He is progressing fast. Suninen is not taking the normal path anyway, so I say it wouldn't be bad for his career to step up if possible.

Suninen is of course an exceptional talent, and all tough I - on a general basis - think drivers need a little maturity - age - before they go to WRC, Suninen is a driver I think could handle it. Just as long as he is in a good program with out to much pressure.
He is incredible.
Pontus, Lappi and off course Evans are VERY good drivers, with MUCH more experience, and still Suninen beats them hands down.
I saw him first time on the Neste Rally Finland in 2014, and it was a lot of talk about him. He had very little rally experience, but he drove REALLY well. I think he finished 17th overall and 3rd of the 2WD cars.
Timo Jouhki has also done a very good job with him, and also the time with Toyota has off course been benificial.
Will be very interesting to follow this young gentleman in the future :)

[EstWRC]

Evans isnt doing any favors for himself to get back to wrc at the moment while being slower than Tidemand and Lappi and even Kruuda. But rally is still long.

[giù tutto!]

His agent is Timo Jouhki (he was also behind Kankkunen, Mäkinen, Rovanperä and Gardemaister)
He should know what to do!

My opinion is: Get 1 more WRC2 season.

As we all know, Jouhki was behind Hirvonen and is still behind Latvala also. And I heard he was seen in Lithuania couple of weeks ago when the son of Rovanpera was driving there. Quite interesting...

Maybe one season more WRC2 for Suninen would be good, IMO Hirvonen wasn't ready for factory seat when he was signed for Subaru. As we saw few years ago, there is no harm for the driver to drive a car in the lower class. (Ogier with s2000 Skoda 2012)

[Mintexmemory]

Citroën shoot-out for 2017 ;)

I see this going down to the wire - Breen will up the pace in the second leg, we will see if Lefebve can respond

[HarriK]

Wrc2 fastest on ss5 now Lappi. -1sec to Pontus and -2.9 to Suninen.

[Simmi]

Maybe one season more WRC2 for Suninen would be good, IMO Hirvonen wasn't ready for factory seat when he was signed for Subaru. As we saw few years ago, there is no harm for the driver to drive a car in the lower class. (Ogier with s2000 Skoda 2012)

I understand the need for time to develop - but at the same time it's also important to sign that big deal when your stock is at its highest. For instance maybe last year Lappi had more hype behind him than he does now? Guys like Tidemand and Suninen have shown they are on the same level.

[Ucci]

Why is Sordo so slow??

[Mirek]

PSA R5 cars nowhere by speed and the first one already retired (Giordano).

[EstWRC]

Camilli in front of Ostberg after midday? Problems with Mads car?

[USER47]

Probably not, Camilli is just faster than him. Sordo's times are strange though.

[N.O.T]

Kajetanovic is proof why ERC is considered a lady cup for c class drivers by those with a functional brain.

[denkimi]

Kajetanovic is as far behind Tidemand, as ostberg is behind mikkelsen.

[Mirek]

Kajetanovic is as far behind Tidemand, as ostberg is behind mikkelsen.

He's running very late. Since these are soft sandy roads he probably has reasonably bigger ruts to cope with than Evans or Tidemand who are running some 15-20 cars ahead.

[GigiGalliNo1]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160701/16c421318aa3fc2d5ed0ccb886aea8be.jpg

[RS]

Camilli in front of Ostberg after midday? Problems with Mads car?

Problems or 'problems'

[Simmi]

Tanak does enjoy this rally! I've been critical of him but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy seeing him top the times.

Nice and tight at the top of the leaderboard.

[EstWRC]

He enjoys it and its the first time this season when the tires are on the same level with Michelins. Finland should be great too and then comes nightmare with 4 tarmac rallies in a row.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmR38bMXYAA0b03.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmR3fr_WAAE9SYG.jpg:large

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Camilli in front of Ostberg after midday? Problems with Mads car?


Éric Camilli (9th) said:

“We have actually been happily surprised by our speed this morning. We’re just using this year to learn the stages so I wasn’t expecting to be as close as we are. We’re not pushing, but of course you always push a little bit. We’re not at 100 percent so it’s good to see that the speed is already there”

Mads Østberg (10th) said:

“I was expecting to enjoy this rally, and I am enjoying the stages. It’s fantastic to drive a rally car on roads like this. But at the same time, I’m here to compete, and I want to be more competitive. We’ve been trying, but we made two mistakes on the last two stages [SS4 and SS5]. With two mistakes in two stages, we lost quite a lot of time. The flow of the driving has been nice, so we just need to try and pull everything together this afternoon.”

[AL14]

SS6 is almost done and not dramas yet, not even among top wrc2 drivers.
It's a bit unusual.

[AL14]

Paddon is talking about too much understeer all day.
Our friend Lundefaret must have given some instruction for the setup. lol

[Simmi]

If you were team manager and you had to - right now - pick one of these drivers for your WRC team. Who would you pick?

Tidemand
Evans
Lappi
Suninen


For me it's Tidemand.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

An hour til the next stage ?? :(

Anyone found any good fan videos yet ?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Very poor times by those factory-drivers Latvala and Sordo again ...

[N.O.T]

If you were team manager and you had to - right now - pick one of these drivers for your WRC team. Who would you pick?

Tidemand
Evans
Lappi
Suninen


For me it's Tidemand.

Lappi.

[EstWRC]

Suninen

[Fast Eddie WRC]

SS6: TANAK A new fastest time - 1.8sec quicker than Paddon and Neuville.

"I was on the door handles in here. I gave absolutely everything, I want to show my speed. That's the target."

Great attitude, great times ! :cool:

[N.O.T]

SS6: TANAK A new fastest time - 1.8sec quicker than Paddon and Neuville.

"I was on the door handles in here. I gave absolutely everything, I want to show my speed. That's the target."

Great attitude, great times ! :cool:

This attitude reminds me of Ostberg. LOL

[EstWRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmSAp3vWcAAilki.jpg

[rage82]

Paddon is talking about too much understeer all day.
Our friend Lundefaret must have given some instruction for the setup. lol
But he's only 1.9 sec. from the 1-st place;)

[ELPE]

If you were team manager and you had to - right now - pick one of these drivers for your WRC team. Who would you pick?

Tidemand
Evans
Lappi
Suninen


For me it's Tidemand.

I agree, would also pick Tidemand.

[stefanvv]

Paddon is talking about too much understeer all day.
Our friend Lundefaret must have given some instruction for the setup. lol

That's what happens when You watch the road through the side windows most of the time.

[AL14]

If you were team manager and you had to - right now - pick one of these drivers for your WRC team. Who would you pick?

Tidemand
Evans
Lappi
Suninen


For me it's Tidemand.

Suninen.

[mm1]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmSAp3vWcAAilki.jpg

Great altitude!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Had a play while waiting... tried to re-create that jump... ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/EddieFocus/ott%20jump_zps5ih3anol.jpg~original

[dimviii]

Fiesta is slow.

[N.O.T]

Tanak on a mission... can he win ?

[N.O.T]

Fiesta is slow.

yes but Tanak is fast.

[AL14]

Tanak on a mission... can he win ?

My money on Ogier.
How brave, uh? :D

[EstWRC]

Great to hear estonian language in the radio!

[Lundefaret]

Tideman ans Suninen going at it, those two will have many fights in the future :)

[bugwrx]

I belive Tänak is not on his limit, but he sure is pushing this fiesta over the limit.

[Mariusz]

If you were team manager and you had to - right now - pick one of these drivers for your WRC team. Who would you pick?

Tidemand
Evans
Lappi
Suninen


For me it's Tidemand.
I hope there will be a place for Tidemand and Suninen.

[Mintexmemory]

Craig eases ahead - not bad at all

[N.O.T]

I belive Tänak is not on his limit, but he sure is pushing this fiesta over the limit.

in both cases this leads to accident so both are not over the limit.

[cali]

in both cases this leads to accident so both are not over the limit.
Sad but true :rolleyes:

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[JTGANG]

What is more shocking to me is that Tidemand who is faster among 25 WRC2 drivers, 2 weeks ago was actually beaten (if wasn't the puncture who cost him 17 sec) by the 15 1/2 yrs old Rovanpera in a 120 km rally.....

[Andre Oliveira]

And the kid in first R5 rally

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Craig eases ahead - not bad at all

Been a fan of his for years but still pleasantly surprised at Breen's pace on this first day. Seems to be improving both in speed and consistency and grabbing this chance in the DS3 with both hands. :)

"Incredible. I have to thank Sheikh Khalid for giving me this chance. I haven't had this much enjoyment for a long, long time. It's a dream."

[EightGear]

I'm loving these close times.

[ELPE]

What is more shocking to me is that Tidemand who is faster among 25 WRC2 drivers, 2 weeks ago was actually beaten (if wasn't the puncture who cost him 17 sec) by the 15 1/2 yrs old Rovanpera in a 120 km rally.....

Tidemand did not run on the same tires as Rovenpera, but i think Rovenpera also is very fast

[USER47]

Tanak is still fast as hell and moving to the leading position. I am afraid he will crash if he continues at this pace.:-D

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Latvala and Sordo in their top cars being put to shame by Tanak in the old Fiesta.

In fact all of them !

[EightGear]

Great comments by Tanak.


'When you're in a hurry there's no time to lift.'

[EstWRC]

Incredible, i have no words. super happy at the moment

[EightGear]

Latvala and Sordo in their top cars being put to shame by Tanak in the old Fiesta.
Yeah let's just ignore Ostberg, that's probably for the best.

[Simmi]

Class driving from Tanak. Looking forward to seeing the clips of him in action.

Pretty crazy that Ogier is averaging one fastest time per leg these days.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

DMACK Tyres ‏@DMACK_Tyres
YESSSSSS!!!!!! Three fastest times in a row takes @OttTanak into the rally lead.

[Lundefaret]

What is more shocking to me is that Tidemand who is faster among 25 WRC2 drivers, 2 weeks ago was actually beaten (if wasn't the puncture who cost him 17 sec) by the 15 1/2 yrs old Rovanpera in a 120 km rally.....

Rovenpära off course a big talent, but also had a tire advantage, and it was not the most technical of events (think it was won by Samsonas in his BMW M3 Compact 4WD.)
But it will be very interesting to follow Rovenpära :)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Yeah let's just ignore Ostberg, that's probably for the best.

I am doing. He's the whipping boy here. Factory drivers JML and Sordo are also slow but no-one says anything.

[Lundefaret]

Tanak is still fast as hell and moving to the leading position. I am afraid he will crash if he continues at this pace.:-D

Rally Poland more forgiving than most rallies, so this I think is the only event that you can have that attack over a whole weekend and actually get to the finish. Would be good for both him and Dmack to get this (even tough I personally off course cheer for a certain Kiwi.) Tanak has amazing speed when it clicks, and Dmack does a lot of good for the rally sport as a whole, and I think their effort in that respect is sometimes overlooked. :)

[EstWRC]

The crowd just went mental at @OttTanak on his jump and it was MASSIVE!!!!


anybody have a footage already?

[USER47]

Incredibly close times on this stage...only 1.2s between 5th and 10th place.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Incredibly close times on this stage...only 1.2s between 5th and 10th place.

And Breen & Lefebvre setting identical times !

[EightGear]

Suninens first split...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Some action from today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7DCLqs3rLE

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Amazing day for the WRC ... no accidents, incidents or mechanicals... must be the best first day this season.

[danon]

Latvala at 150 km/h collects a passenger on his WRC Polo and carries it around...

https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13507180_10153924886133952_280247235237970467_n.jp g?oh=255e39d99a07f69f6c00a7aec652d62f&oe=57FE5C55

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Latvala: 'A very bad day overall. No feeling for the driving and I don't understand it. I am not together with the car. I have no words.'

[EstWRC]

Great first day! Tight battle for P1!

[WUff1]

I am doing. He's the whipping boy here. Factory drivers JML and Sordo are also slow but no-one says anything.

All these guys - including Ostberg - will be drivers who´ll leave WRC in the next 1-3 years. Ostberg probably the first of them.

[Simmi]

Damn, Tidemand stopped.

[Lundefaret]

Hope nothing serious for Pontus, fast stages.

[Mirek]

Also Bergkvist out (technical problem).

[Simmi]

All these guys - including Ostberg - will be drivers who´ll leave WRC in the next 1-3 years. Ostberg probably the first of them.

Can't say I agree. Sordo supposedly has Hyundai and Toyota after his signature. Wouldn't be surprised to see Ostberg end up somewhere else and Latvala will probably be the number one Toyota target in 2018.

[Mirek]

Tidemand went off.

[Simmi]

Has anyone, maybe the Polish members, got any news/updates on Katjo? I see he lost some time this afternoon. He was one of the most intriguing stories in the rally but he's kind of been a forgotten man today.

[N.O.T]

Has anyone, maybe the Polish members, got any news/updates on Katjo? I see he lost some time this afternoon. He was one of the most intriguing stories in the rally but he's kind of been a forgotten man today.

news are he confirmed that ERC is a lady cup for C level drivers and Lukyanuk should move up.

[Ucci]

Great 1st day, small gaps, awesome Ott....looking forward for Saturday....

[PLuto]

Has anyone, maybe the Polish members, got any news/updates on Katjo? I see he lost some time this afternoon. He was one of the most intriguing stories in the rally but he's kind of been a forgotten man today.

He was starting 34th on the road, 15 cars later after Suninen or Tidemand. So in different conditions. Most of his time he lost on SS 7 where he got puncture and was changing tyre on the stage. As he had no spare, he was doing next stages more carefully.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

All these guys - including Ostberg - will be drivers who´ll leave WRC in the next 1-3 years. Ostberg probably the first of them.

I admit it sounds like Ostberg hadnt got the balls anymore, especially on these super fast stages...

(Østberg Mads / Fløene Ola): There was dust in some of the high speed sections and if you want to live you have to slow down.

Mikkelsen Andreas / Jaeger Anders): The dust was bad in here though, hard to see. Not an easy stage in these conditions. You just close your eyes and go for it!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Just a thought... when Tanak is slow its his tyres... but when he's fastest here could it also be his tyres ?

Have DMack got a great tyre for these roads...

[Mariusz]

Just accept it... Mads is getting old and slow ;)

[EstWRC]

Tänak joint fastest with Ogier and extends his lead to 4.2 secs over Mikkelsen.

[Lundefaret]

Just accept it... Mads is getting old and slow ;)

To call any of these guys slow...

[PLuto]

Just a thought... when Tanak is slow its his tyres... but when he's fastest here could it also be his tyres ?

Have DMack got a great tyre for these roads...

Or maybe quality of tyres is not so important on surface like this...

[Mariusz]

To call any of these guys slow...
I didn't call him slow, because he is still crazy fast for me, but this season his times are most of the time below expectations, so in comparison to others he is getting slow.

[SubaruNorway]

Camilli, Lorenzo and sort of Neuville with proper onboard camera now, that's a start!

[Rallyper]

What is more shocking to me is that Tidemand who is faster among 25 WRC2 drivers, 2 weeks ago was actually beaten (if wasn't the puncture who cost him 17 sec) by the 15 1/2 yrs old Rovanpera in a 120 km rally.....


And the kid in first R5 rally

Different tyres, different mode. Tidemand to get K´s before Poland not for win. Anyway Kallle R will be interesting as soon as he joins the big boys.

[MartijnS]

Jumps of Tanak and Latvala on the first stage of this morning. Pretty crazy :D

https://web.facebook.com/rallymedia/videos/1051076321647003/

Good day! Did 5 stages, some really good, some less good ;)

[stefanvv]

My money on Ogier.
How brave, uh? :D

I think it's going to be Mikkelsen. His turn now.

[itix]

I'm honestly a bit disappointed with Bergkvists times... Was expecting better than that. He needs to up his times a bit (while keeping it on the road) to be a serious contender...

(and yes I know he is not running the Evo kit but still... Expecting better times from him)

[tomhlord]

Tanak. Well done sir!

[Rally Power]

Amazing stuff! Close fights at every category: WRC, WRC2, JWRC and even DMack cup!

Outstanding performance from Tanak (well done DMack) and it’s great to see that WRC manus are nowadays really matched. VW isn’t the dominant force it used to be; Hyundai’s clearly on their pace and even Ford (like Citroen with Meeke) is showing they can fight for the win with a top driver at the wheel. Fantastic!

[dimviii]

I'm honestly a bit disappointed with Bergkvists times... Was expecting better than that. He needs to up his times a bit (while keeping it on the road) to be a serious contender...

(and yes I know he is not running the Evo kit but still... Expecting better times from him)

why do you expecting faster times? because he was fast with Adam? Would you expect also Griebel and Ingram to be fast with r5 cars against Tidemand Lappi and Sunninen?
Dont take seriously Rallyper big expectations.

[dimviii]

Latvala and Sordo in their top cars being put to shame by Tanak in the old Fiesta.

In fact all of them !

you still name fiesta ''old''?
as you saw all cars are so close and capable to win as i ve told you plenty of times,thats up to drivers and right setup at each rally to win or not.
No more excuses for slow fiestas,stopped development,and not works team that lucks money.



borl video day1
https://youtu.be/b4Dda5te6m8

[itix]

Of course not but he has done rallies in sweden in an old group N Mitsubishi and he has done seriously good times...

He was also fast from the get go at his prize drive in the ERC, but maybe it is like NOT impolitely suggests, that the level is worse.

Maybe the level of the ERC and swedish national rallying is that shitty after all.

[N.O.T]

To call any of these guys slow...

we call them slow compared to the competition... we do not compare them to yourself.

[JUF]

I'm not dissapointed of Bergkvist at all. He just has a shitty car (especially for gravel). Look at the times of Gilbert for example. He isn't that slow normally.... Moreover, Emil has little experience in R5 cars and WRC events. What do you expect?

[dimviii]

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nice pace from Tanak,i was expecting to be fast at Poland,but not so fast! For sure dmacks evolute,and thats only good.Ok not a high temp rally,but its a start.
Malcolm maybe he had ''use'' with wrong manner Ott.

[itix]

You have people of pure genius like Ogier and Loeb that are fast from the get go...

Camili could maybe be in that category of drivers as well if he continue to develop in the same way.

...and for Bergkvist to count himself to that category he needs to up his pace or he will be another Østberg

[dimviii]

https://youtu.be/D7DCLqs3rLE

[dimviii]

nice jump from Tanak
https://www.instagram.com/p/BHTtgcXBiv4/


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmRRj2eUsAUwPH_.jpg:large

[dimviii]

Breen after ss

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmTECBAWIAA6vMO.jpg:large

[ELPE]

Tidemand went off.

Comment from Pontus

Today's great fun came to an end on SS9 due to failure on front ball joint. Too bad!"

[itix]

Comment from Pontus

Today's great fun came to an end on SS9 due to failure on front ball joint. Too bad!"
Today was not a day for sweden... Both drivers out with mechanical issues...

[N.O.T]

https://youtu.be/D7DCLqs3rLE

And some dogs were angry because acropolis was out and poland was in ... LOL

[Rallyper]

why do you expecting faster times? because he was fast with Adam? Would you expect also Griebel and Ingram to be fast with r5 cars against Tidemand Lappi and Sunninen?
Dont take seriously Rallyper big expectations.

Don´t mix things up Dimitri. What do you expect him to do? Be serious thank you.


I'm not dissapointed of Bergkvist at all. He just has a shitty car (especially for gravel). Look at the times of Gilbert for example. He isn't that slow normally.... Moreover, Emil has little experience in R5 cars and WRC events. What do you expect?

This is more spot on. My expectation are quite more positive than yours always negative. Pls be at least honest to yourself Dimitri.


You have people of pure genius like Ogier and Loeb that are fast from the get go...

Camili could maybe be in that category of drivers as well if he continue to develop in the same way.

...and for Bergkvist to count himself to that category he needs to up his pace or he will be another Østberg
Be another Ostberg? Yes that´s good. He has more podiums than all of the youngsters put togehter, so that´s fine to me.

[EstWRC]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQpYX1ghSqs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdD2ndIcUZ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlALBgGKe3g

[tc10a]

Nice Videos and Pictures alltogether, but a pitty to see that spectators are still on very dangerous places.
Unfortunately probably just a matter of time until something goes horribly wrong.

[Mirek]

Comment from Pontus

Today's great fun came to an end on SS9 due to failure on front ball joint. Too bad!"

Thanks, I was reffering to Lappi's comment that Pontus likely hit a bank in a tight junction (which is a also a possible reason for ball joint failure).

[Lundefaret]

Don´t mix things up Dimitri. What do you expect him to do? Be serious thank you.



This is more spot on. My expectation are quite more positive than yours always negative. Pls be at least honest to yourself Dimitri.


Be another Ostberg? Yes that´s good. He has more podiums than all of the youngsters put together, so that´s fine to me.

Emil is a good talent, and would fare better in another car.
I am usually VERY reserved when it comes to putting good and bad times down to the machinery, but his R5 has a very clear deficit compared to the top cars, and in Poland it is a lot of drag racing.
But if he is going to deliver, he has somethings in his driving he needs to work on - but definetly a talent (and yes, his showing in an R2 is very relevant for his driving in an R5 or even a WRC car, ref Ogier and Loeb.)

[dimviii]

Don´t mix things up Dimitri. What do you expect him to do? Be serious thank you.
This is more spot on. My expectation are quite more positive than yours always negative. Pls be at least honest to yourself Dimitri.
.

thats what i said exactly.I dont have expectations because he won with Adam. And that is honest.

[dimviii]

And some dogs were angry because acropolis was out and poland was in ... LOL

different rally.

[cali]

Just a thought... when Tanak is slow its his tyres... but when he's fastest here could it also be his tyres ?

Have DMack got a great tyre for these roads...
I agree that much he has great excuse in DMacks unknown performance. Kind of a win-win or lose-lose situation :D

[cali]

To call any of these guys slow...
It's how you compare things ... In average human standards he is blindingly fast and mega driver. In WRC ... he is mediocre IMHO.
His greatest asset is his consistency, his worst ... finding excuses in other things than his driving. If he would be more critical about himself, I actually think he could be a lot better. (like consistently podium better). Sometimes you have to take your pride and sink it in order to develop.

[PLuto]

In some things quite "funny" order for second leg - http://rally-base.com/2016/pzm-rally-poland-2016/start-list/?startTimeTypeId=679

[GigiGalliNo1]

Tanak's second passing of his stage was mental. The furthest and even further the second time! The crown went wild!!!!!

[GigiGalliNo1]

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[janvanvurpa]

Latvala and Sordo in their top cars being put to shame by Tanak in the old Fiesta.

In fact all of them !


But the Fiesta is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo slow..Doesn't he understand that?
He could have asked all the experts here.:angel:

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ostberg: 'Can't push harder, have to find other solutions. Making some changes to the car that we hope will pay off tomorrow! '

Thought they had sorted it in Sardinia... now what ?

Also, arent M-Sport engineers running Tanak's car with DMack.. so whats the difference...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQpYX1ghSqs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdD2ndIcUZ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlALBgGKe3g

Great videos.. Poland doesn't disappoint. :cool:

[stefanvv]

Ostberg: 'Can't push harder, have to find other solutions. Making some changes to the car that we hope will pay off tomorrow! '

Thought they had sorted it in Sardinia... now what ?

Also, arent M-Sport engineers running Tanak's car with DMack.. so whats the difference...

Are You just provoking dimviii? Now he drives, the best he can, deliver the best he can. We enjoy, whatever we enjoy....

[er88]

Just accept it... Mads is getting old and slow ;)
Mads is getting old and even slower ;)

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[dimviii]

‏@Michelin_Sport

#tyre info: all Michelin @OfficialWRC drivers with 5 Michelin LTX Force S4 #RallyPoland #wrc

[dimviii]

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[dimviii]

are we ready?

Start of the #DAY3. 124 km and 7 stages without assistance are scheduled. Quite a mechanical challenge. #RallyPoland

Sat 09:59 - Stage info: SS11
Goldap 1, 14.75km. Frequent surface changes make Goldap a tough challenge as the road switches between gravel and asphalt on several occasions. It is narrow, open and fast with plenty of loose gravel and the characteristics are different to the previous day’s tests – still fast, but not as wide. The final kilometre runs alongside buildings.

[gban007]

Anyone else using and having issues with WRC plus?

[EightGear]

Lots of cleaning on the opening stage.

[EightGear]

Good morning Ott.

[dimviii]

Ogier already half minute from Tanak. Gap is starting to be big.

[EstWRC]

pfhhhh. hard tires and such a time? didnt believe he would beat Paddon's time.

[dimviii]

is he on hard compound?