27th Kennards Hire Rally Australia 2018 • 15-18 November

[KKS]

c'mon Neuville! Make it math possible!

[spiderem]

If Neuville pass Evans, we then have before PS:
- Ogier 212
- Neuville 207
Could mean 212 each after PS... Still Neuville to loose as same amount of Victory, advantage Ogier for winning first rally correct?

[deephouse]

Maybe Evans is slow on purpose to boost Neuville so he could make more mistakes during attack. Would not surprise if that came out of Seb.

[EstWRC]

the late starters now starting to lose quite a lot in first split

[AnttiL]

Maybe Evans is slow on purpose to boost Neuville so he could make more mistakes during attack. Would not surprise if that came out of Seb.

Would be stupid to do something like that. Ogier could have a slight issue in which case it would be important for Evans to be infront of Neuville.

[KKS]

Maybe Evans is slow on purpose to boost Neuville so he could make more mistakes during attack. Would not surprise if that came out of Seb.
Complete BS!

[EstWRC]

Latvala goin for it

[Allez Andruet]

Lappi once again sounds like he'd like to be anywhere else than driving a World rally car in Australia. Starts to be a bit annoying to be honest.

[KKS]

Latvala goin for it
it's good and bad in same time :/

[steve.mandzij]

it's good and bad in same time :/The final sectors are always nerve wracking to wait through!

[KKS]

-9.1 WOW. Great time JML! uhhooooowoowooo!

[spiderem]

not really sure what is the strategy here from latvala! is he going for the win risking tanak's chance and the manufacture?

[mknight]

Meh it's drying too fast, doesn't look promising for more drama today.

[er88]

What a time.

[Allez Andruet]

Jauhot suuhun down under!

[steve.mandzij]

Cracking stage, Jari!

[AnttiL]

Jauhot suuhun down under!

Luu kurkkuun!

[EstWRC]

and there is Toyota striking again, lol

it doesnt want Ott to win anymore, has had enough

ok all okay so far but still worrying

[spiderem]

Gilsoul now putting LinkedIn inspirational quotes in his tweet, we are focked...

[krissucool]

Just a note. The Citroen sound horrible compared to other cars when onboard camera is shown.

[AnttiL]

This stage should have six water splashes, whereas most stages on the rally had only one or none. Toyotas beware!

[AnttiL]

Just a note. The Citroen sound horrible compared to other cars when onboard camera is shown.

It also depends on the camera. Ott's onboard camera sounds like he has a puncture

[AnttiL]

Serderidis stopped :D

[OnlyRally]

A ditch will catch him first.

:D

[mknight]

Some great parking place where Breen went. This stage looks more dangerous than the last one with all those bumps.

[krissucool]

It also depends on the camera. Ott's onboard camera sounds like he has a puncture

Naah, it has been like this all season long. Just something about the motor sound for Citroen, just irks my ears.

[KKS]

so slippy out here 2 of 2 have a trouble so far

[er88]

Tanak better slow down for that big nasty compression otherwise it could lead to another mistake....

[the sniper]

Serderidis stopped :D

Didn't heed his own warning? Don't go quicker than Serderidis!

[Rallyper]

Mr Bean! Gives room for Mads next year...

[mknight]

Tanak better slow down for that big nasty compression otherwise it could lead to another mistake....

Or crash-trough, you could hear that at the end of last stage he seemed to be crashing far more down than others.

[KKS]

C3 WRC + boggy( :D ) = multiple spins

[stefanvv]

Breen is totally lost

[EstWRC]

Or crash-trough, you could hear that at the end of last stage he seemed to be crashing far more down than others.

???

[mknight]

???

Going down all the way to the sumpguard on bumps.

[KKS]

wild run form Neuville!

[Essaj]

Dang some of those sections are incredibly slippy Tanak could still have a change ;)

[KKS]

and Evans want to keep-up Neuville pace... but I don't think he able to do it -> out to the jungle

[Rallyper]

That heli shots!

[janvanvurpa]

Remember Australia last year? It started to rain mid-stage and the last cars were a minute and a half slower than the first ones. One stage also got cancelled because the road was so destroyed. This could become an interesting day...

Also, there's 84 km of stages today which is roughly double the amount rallies usually have on Sundays.

I think that's a big plus..enough time that things can happen
Enough time the maybe make a big push..no cruise.

[Allez Andruet]

What were Neuville and Gilsoul talking about after finish line?

[mknight]

"Merde"

Becs: "he is not very happy"

[steve.mandzij]

Is anyone else getting 307 WRC memories from the onboard electrical whine of the Fiesta? :D

[the sniper]

That heli shots!

Amazing. Evans shot even better!

[Franky]

"Merde"

Becs: "he is not very happy"

She said the wrong sentence, 'We apologize for the language...' should had been the right one

[krissucool]

Slow down Ott!

[steve.mandzij]

Latvala and Paddon quite even, I'm enjoying following these splits!

[EstWRC]

and Ott stopped, got going again but was topped for a 20 sec

[steve.mandzij]

Sure?
and Ott stopped

[mufcAleksi]

Tanak spun I think, showed 0 kph for a few secs

[EstWRC]

but everywhere had low speed there, about 5km/H but Ott was 0km/h

[krissucool]

Slow down Ott!

As I was saying...

[AnttiL]

Oh shit Ott

[steve.mandzij]

Cheeky Paddon

[EstWRC]

this is lead gone for sure

[KKS]

"it's not over until it over" and Tanak out in a background

[AnttiL]

Oh shit Ott

Apologies for the language, these are raw emotions.

[Rallyper]

15 secsoff there for Ott.

20 + secs

[T16]

That must be 25 seconds

[krissucool]

Fuck me sideways..

[EstWRC]

20 seconds down in split 3

[Rallyper]

Tanak doing a Breen. At least for once.

[steve.mandzij]

Only rally he's made proper mistakes.
Tanak doing a Breen. At least for once.

[EstWRC]

just five seonds down from Jari in overall

[krissucool]

That must be his biggest mistake of the season. And only one proper and clear driving mistake.

[er88]

Tanak and Neuville all over the place. Ogier in control....

[EstWRC]

ohhh so they let Jari win after all?

[steve.mandzij]

Tricky for Toyota now... Latvala can't back off too much to let Tanak past because Paddon is on a mighty charge.

[krissucool]

ohhh so they let Jari win after all?

NoNo... I think tahts just politically correct talk. Have to stay ahead of Paddon, because Latvala is gonna let him past all on his own.

[steve.mandzij]

Is allLive working? The radio doesn't seem to be

[EstWRC]

we will see, if Ogier finishes the power stage there is no need to let Ott pass anyway

[mknight]

Even if one of Tanak/Latvala retires and the other one ends behind Paddon, Toyota still wins manu champ.

[Rallyper]

But Paddon still have to stay on the road. Else Ogier gains bigger points gap to Neuville - for example if Evans making a mistake. So no problems for the two Toyotas in the lead.

[KKS]

Tricky for Toyota now... Latvala can't back off too much to let Tanak past because Paddon is on a mighty charge.
Tanak was 20.3 sec behind Paddon on 3rd split and +18.3 on a finish line. That later part he attack and gain 2sec. Those 5sec is easy doable for him. First stage he just not attack.

[KKS]

Is allLive working? The radio doesn't seem to be
a map show buffer before LiveTV stage

[N.O.T]

As they stand now Ogier does not need the power stage points.

[steve.mandzij]

a map show buffer before LiveTV stageThanks! I hate the live audio feed... Just some people going "woah" at things I can't see.

[KKS]

we will see, if Ogier finishes the power stage there is no need to let Ott pass anyway
they need 10sec buffer to Paddon to make a decision on last TC

[EstWRC]

As they stand now Ogier does not need the power stage points.

he doesnt need them even if Ott wins and Neuville stays where he is now

[stefanvv]

Is allLive working? The radio doesn't seem to be

it's working, I see a map

[spiderem]

he doesnt need them even if Ott wins and Neuville stays where he is now

even if Neuville win one position over evans.

[KKS]

Need a "Jon mute" button again :mad:

[KKS]

even if Neuville win one position over evans.
only puncture for Ogier could make a difference. 212 -> 208 . And Neuville 205 -> 209

[EstWRC]

i want that win, i dont care, at least the win when the championsip is lost.

i hope he pushes for it.

[steve.mandzij]

i want that win, i dont care, at least the win when the championsip is lost.

i hope he pushes for it.I wanna see Jari on the top step once, so it bodes well for next year.

[Allez Andruet]

i want that win

And I want it for Latvala. Game on! :D

[stefanvv]

I wanna see Jari on the top step once, so it bodes well for next year.

He certainly would deserve it imo

[krissucool]

And I want it for Latvala. Game on! :D

Would love if they could fight for it. But obviously it will not be allowed. That is what is wrong with WRC.
And I am saying this as an estonian.

[EstWRC]

I wanna see Jari on the top step once, so it bodes well for next year.

what it has to do with next year?

[spiderem]

any possible power loss on neuville car from the exhaust damage?

[steve.mandzij]

what it has to do with next year?Confidence.

Retiring from second last year already started his head on the wrong foot by the time Monte came around.

[spiderem]

what it has to do with next year?

knowing Latvala's excellent mental abilities, finishing on a high would definitely help him to start well next season.

[steve.mandzij]

Also, is Wedding Bells a crappy stage or is it just me? It's full of junctions at the start, a little dull.

[Rallyper]

Not again! Mr Bean!

[Allez Andruet]

What the f... was that Craig?

[wrc2017]

Breen.. seriously? He cant keep blaming bad luck. He hasnt got it.

[stefanvv]

Breen lost episode II

[EstWRC]

Confidence.

Retiring from second last year already started his head on the wrong foot by the time Monte came around.

i dont think so and i think you Latvala fans have admitted yourself here that his mentality isnt the best. Already the fact that he lets bother his past season retirement him in the beginning of the next season tells a lot.

I think why he has been so good after finland is that he got the contract signed and he has had no pressure in second half whereas Ott put the pressure on him in the beginning of the season. im sure it will be the same in the beginning of next season if Meeke will be also quicker than him, he will be frustrated again.

but i hope it isnt so because i liek him a lot.

[steve.mandzij]

i dont think so and i think you Latvala fans have admitted yourself here that his mentality isnt the best. Already the fact that he lets bother his past season retirement him in the beginning of the next season tells a lot.

I think why he has been so good after finland is that he got the contract signed and he has had no pressure in second half whereas Ott put the pressure on him in the beginning of the season. im sure it will be the same in the beginning of next season if Meeke will be also quicker than him, he will be frustrated again.

but i hope it isnt so because i liek him a lot.You can't be a Latvala fan without accepting it's going to hurt :)

[Rallyper]

Any athlet for sure want a good result at the end of a season. It´s a boost no matter what mental status you have.

[krissucool]

i dont think so and i think you Latvala fans have admitted yourself here that his mentality isnt the best. Already the fact that he lets bother his past season retirement him in the beginning of the next season tells a lot.

I think why he has been so good after finland is that he got the contract signed and he has had no pressure in second half whereas Ott put the pressure on him in the beginning of the season. im sure it will be the same in the beginning of next season if Meeke will be also quicker than him, he will be frustrated again.

but i hope it isnt so because i liek him a lot.

I think you got it wrong here. Latvalas fans admitt it very well. That is why they know he needs a win for his mentallity for next season.

[EstWRC]

I think you got it wrong here. Latvalas fans admitt it very well. That is why they know he needs a win for his mentallity for next season.

thats what i said...i think even he would have done bad here he still could start next season very nicely.

he was 3rd in Monte this season? thats good result

[br21]

Breen still standing after the stage finish...

[AL14]

I love Latvala but gave up hoping for him being champion a while ago. He has not the mind to do that and even with stronger mind he is not competitive when he doesn't feel perfect with the car.

[spiderem]

so in the morning loop, Neuville reduced the gap to Evans from +30.6 to +17.6, so 13.6s.
Will he catch Evans this afternoon?

Yes i am bored at work.

[EstWRC]

i know many people dont like here what Wilson has done with Evans and Suninen this season, but those valuable handful of points will bring the title today to Ogier and thats the difference. Big difference

[janvanvurpa]

Apologies for the language, these are raw emotions.

We'll survive...don't worry.
besides, I agree!

[krissucool]

thats what i said...i think even he would have done bad here he still could start next season very nicely.

he was 3rd in Monte this season? thats good result

Yeah, my bad. Read it wrong.

[stefanvv]

so in the morning loop, Neuville reduced the gap to Evans from +30.6 to +17.6, so 13.6s.
Will he catch Evans this afternoon?

Yes i am bored at work.

Even if he does changes nothing for Ogier.

[spiderem]

Even if he does changes nothing for Ogier.

But it will help Neuville to keep chances alive to finish runner up in the championship.

Although not sure he cares 2nd or 3rd at the end.

[EstWRC]

Congrats latvala fans. You will get your win after all :)

[N.O.T]

But it will help Neuville to keep chances alive to finish runner up in the championship.

.

wow canada you outdid yourself with this one...

hasn't hockey season stared to leave the poor wrc alone ?

[Rallyper]

Ott and Latvala will not fight. Just drive as fast as they can to secure their places. Adjustments can be done afterwords.

[AL14]

how can they not fight with a 5 seconds difference and Paddon to keep behind?

[mknight]

how can they not fight with a 5 seconds difference and Paddon to keep behind?

More to the point.

Even if Paddon wins and one of those two retires, Toyota still wins manu title.

[KKS]

Ott and Latvala will not fight. Just drive as fast as they can to secure their places. Adjustments can be done afterwords.
and +14.6 allow that

[stefanvv]

So much desperation Ogier has brought.

[the sniper]

Neuville definitely hit that same little tree stump in the grass that knocked Breen off, he went straight over it. You could see it clearly on Neuville's front left external camera. Lucky...

[AL14]

There is the most beautiful championship in years to decide in the last 2 stages and they are talking about Evans all the time

[Essaj]

Did it start pouring in wedding bells since R5 times are now slower than Serderidis?

[EstWRC]

Yeah rain also on the other stages. Gonna be interesting

[jparker]

Neuville vs. Evans epic battle this year deserves title on its own.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

That was a tough evening watching Ogier, especially in those muddy conditions. I really feel for all the M-Sport team. 3 stages to go...

[stefanvv]

That was a tough evening watching Ogier

Why?

[dimviii]

https://twitter.com/WorldRallyFans/status/1063932429159800832

[dimviii]

Ogier: "It was very difficult to judge the level of grip this morning, there were a lot of changes, it was not easy, but in the end the loop was very positive because we managed to maintain our lead. just lost a little time on Thierry, but we can afford it "


https://scontent.fbru3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/46423677_2168008706577109_6632299837196861440_o.jp g?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ht=scontent.fbru3-1.fna&oh=4b642fc13b193f68253e43f21fb958d5&oe=5C82A49B

[danon]

Neuville vs. Evans epic battle this year deserves title on its own.

https://media.giphy.com/media/DEvbZFnCws4dG/giphy.gif

[steve.mandzij]

It's a shame the highlights of the year votes are done before the final round of the season because this rally is absolutely amazing.

[EstWRC]

https://twitter.com/WorldRallyFans/status/1063932429159800832

pouuuring doownnn

[KKS]

30 min ago that vid and as we see yesterday that this aus rains is so short. So if new rain didn't came - it will be more equal situation for all

[Essaj]

https://twitter.com/WorldRallyFans/status/1063932429159800832

Exictment until the end just like we wanted :)

[AL14]

Rain is what I needed to keep my Vana Tallinn hopes alive

[Rally Power]

More to the point.
Even if Paddon wins and one of those two retires, Toyota still wins manu title.

Yep. Best thing would be asking Latvala not to push on the second loop and let Tanak at ease in the front. Ott doesn't need extra pressure from his team mate.

[danon]

The rain could be the Hand of God for someone...

It ain't over till it's over.

[EstWRC]

Rain is what I needed to keep my Vana Tallinn hopes alive

the thing is Ott will get the worst conditions.

i see it more of a chance for Neuville

[AL14]

the thing is Ott will get the worst conditions.

i see it more of a chance for Neuville

Right, but it can still shake the cards up and that's better than dry conditions imho.

[stefanvv]

Wilson really emotional

[AL14]

Roads are very wet. This is the championship we all have dreamed of for years.

[dimviii]

Michelin Motorsport


All Michelin @OfficialWRC drivers with 5 MICHELIN LTX Force M6

[Rallyper]

I think maybe one of the front guys gives Ogier some extra point by messing up themselves and the decider is definit.

[EstWRC]

I think maybe one of the front guys gives Ogier some extra point by messing up themselves and the decider is definit.

im feeling the same

[EstWRC]

and Neuville gone...

[Rallyper]

Neuville already one spin within one K

[KKS]

next - Ogier.

[Essaj]

Thierry out

[mknight]

which monkey is switching the cameras.... 3 times one of them starts to slide on corner entry and they immediatelly switch to in-car cam so we don't see anything.

[Rallyper]

Neuville burnt it! Clumsy when it´s so slippery!!

[EstWRC]

well he had nothing to lose anyway, i wont blame him

[AL14]

0%

[stefanvv]

That wasn't prudent

[KKS]

1st touch - just a bank
2nd - just a bank
3rd - spun
4th - hit a pole

I assume that was 6 or 7 corners for all of that

[mknight]

Ogier will get to know even before the start and just cruise.... too bad, half excitment gone.

[Tauri_J]

idiot cameraguy

[Rallyper]

"It´s over..."

[EstWRC]

and its raining too now

[AL14]

EstWRC first part of my prophecy is real. Let's wait for the second one.

[KKS]

But we can't blame him. He must to try! And he tried! No other way for Neuville at this kind of situation.

[Rallyper]

It´s not easy to cruise in these conditions...

[spiderem]

where can i watch the PS? WRC all live? Redbull tv dont seem to live stream the PS...

[stefanvv]

it's getting worse with each driver

[EstWRC]

stage is quite dry in second half

[Rallyper]

Ogier will not loose this. No way.

[mknight]

Well he tried, finishing at this position wasn't an option. Obviously afterwards it looks like he could have waited a few corners to learn the grip.

Anyway the worst part right now is that it happened so early. Now only thing Ogier has to worry about is Breen 6!!!!!! min behind. So he can just go completely cruise mode and still win. Boring.

[steve.mandzij]

But we can't blame him. He must to try! And he tried! No other way for Neuville at this kind of situation.No, really, Neuville is an idiot. There was no way he'd make up a 40 second deficit without praying to the rally gods for a miracle.

I side with NOT. Potato dog.

[EstWRC]

where is Lappi hurrying?

[Essaj]

where is Lappi hurrying?

to 2019

[jonkka]

where is Lappi hurrying?

To finish ahead of Ogier for the last time in his career.

[stefanvv]

where is Lappi hurrying?

for fun

[dimviii]

No, really, Neuville is an idiot. There was no way he'd make up a 40 second deficit without praying to the rally gods for a miracle.

I side with NOT. Potato dog.

that,he had to finish the rally waiting for mechanical failure/puncture of Ogier.That was his last chance,and he failed.
Fully deserved championship for Ogier/Ingrassia

[stefanvv]

Fully deserved championship for Ogier/Ingrassia

Good morning!

[steve.mandzij]

highden peddin losing time to lappi and ostberg, huh

[Fast Eddie WRC]

M-Sport:
To @thierryneuville and @nicolasgilsoul, we salute you for an admirable performance and a thrilling fight throughout the entire season! 👏 Now, it's a two horse race through the closing stages... 🐎🐎 #WRC #FordPerformance #RallyAustralia https://t.co/7kfGcY6Kf9

[EstWRC]

dont back of Ott , damn you

[steve.mandzij]

Pwoah, Latvala ON IT!

[itix]

It's not over til it's over. Ask Sainz in 98 if the championship is in the hands of Ogier.

(still, it is very very likely).

[dimviii]

4th year for Hyundai,result= 0

[EstWRC]

seems Jari got the green light at service time for the win

[KKS]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DsPsjLMWkAEG22z.jpg

[able1]

seems Jari got the green light at service time for the win

Probably will wait until last stage .. if tanak is in position to win then he will yield to team orders

[Essaj]

seems Jari got the green light at service time for the win

They're still waiting for Ogier to finish the power stage, no reason to slow down Jari before that. Ott will get the win if Ogier hits trouble.

[Rallyper]

Just thinking; can they change positions after PS?

[EstWRC]

Probably will wait until last stage .. if tanak is in position to win then he will yield to team orders

by the time they start they already know if Ogier has finished or not and if he has than theres no difference for Ott.

[mknight]

Ogier can still get DQed afterwards.

Would be seriously stupid if Tanak then lost the championship cause they let Latvala win.

[EstWRC]

good point mknight, didnt think about that

[Essaj]

by the time they start they already know if Ogier has finished or not and if he has than theres no difference for Ott.

you just aswered to your own question. Ott has nothing to gain with pushing against JM all he can do is to wait and see what happens with Ogier.

[EstWRC]

cmon Breen this isnt funny anymore

[mknight]

Together with Spain Breen is now on like 12? Spins/offs/crashes in 2 rallies. That after decent 4th place in GB.

[stefanvv]

Breen lost episode III

[rp]

Breen is totally lost.

[Rallyper]

Very weak performance from Breen, or Been, or Bean... :/

[lnvs]

Together with Spain Breen is now on like 12? Spins/offs/crashes in 2 rallies. That after decent 4th place in GB.Could be pressure. No job for next season.

**And learned from Meeke what gets you in the next seat. :p

[mknight]

Very weak performance from Breen, or Been, or Bean... :/

While his performance clearly isn't good, I don't see the need to mock his name.

[KKS]

I just remind you it's a wet road and it's a Citroen C3 WRC on it! with wild rear axle.

[Rallyper]

While his performance clearly isn't good, I don't see the need to mock his name.

Just my late night humour.

[EstWRC]

SUninen also with a mistake

[KKS]

SUninen also with a mistake
same corner as 1st run

[Eli]

Looks very slippy there, although to be fair, Breen was going to quickly. As for Neuville, I think you guys said anything that can be said about him and in my mind if he managed to lose this championship this season when he was leading for like almost half of it, can't see him doing any better next year. As for Ott, I think that with a bit more luck on his side next year (assuming he doesn't take it tonight/today) he'll be the man to beat in 2019. Oh btw, it's Toyota's second season and it looks like they're managing to do something Hyundai have tried and failed to do since 2014 with no luck....just goes to show, Hyundai need to do some changes to personal with the addition of Mikkelsen proving to be useless this year, he's lucky to have that 2 year contract. Anyhow, congrats to Ogier, he's earned it.

[Essaj]

Yeah Becks - usually the crashes and mistakes happen in corners

[er88]

It's clear Breen and Mads can't drive the car on these incredibly slippy, unpredictable conditions.

Breen has made so many small mistakes, he's lucky he's still going. I think it's still an area the C3 needs work

[Päss1928]

Just my late night humour.
I laughed.

[EstWRC]

Evans also mistake at Breen spot

[stefanvv]

Teemu seems to enjoy it

[Rallyper]

It's clear Breen and Mads can't drive the car on these incredibly slippy, unpredictable conditions.

Breen has made so many small mistakes, he's lucky he's still going. I think it's still an area the C3 needs work

Well, what I´ve seen at least Mads doing it resonably well.

[dimviii]

lol


SUN 12:05 - SS23: SUNINEN
"Still muddy but it was okay. Careful with the driving, just once I needed to reverse."

[mknight]

Well, what I´ve seen at least Mads doing it resonably well.

Yeah he just beat Paddon by 7s in the most tricky stage.

[N.O.T]

4th year for Hyundai,result= 0

They invested in the wrong drivers.

Neuville should not be in the team... he lost a 30 point lead to a driver with a very inferior car.

well on the positive side we got latvalas replacement as the top masterless dog for the years to come and when latvala daddys money dry.

Neuville is absolutely nothing... N O T H I N G.. its laughable, i really doubt latvala would throw away a lead like that...

Now if toyota hire a proper manager for the team tanak will easily win the title next year.

This Year Ogier owes his title to makinen and his crew.

[dimviii]

seems Ostberg is going to loose his position to Lappi

[jonkka]

seems Ostberg is going to loose his position to Lappi

Just when someone above commended his driving... :D

[stefanvv]

Hats off to Lappi, really good here

[KKS]

NOT - amen

[EstWRC]

Congrats Ogier the Champ!

PS too short to anything happen

[er88]

Yeah he just beat Paddon by 7s in the most tricky stage.Damage already done to Paddon this morning and yesterday, Mads hasn't been happy with the car for two days now. Lappi now hunting him down big time

[mknight]

Just when someone above commended his driving... :D

jinxed

[EstWRC]

Ott had binned it?

[KKS]

Lappi: "difficult stage. Just safely through". And all rear was crashed :D

[Eli]

Can someone please replace Becks & Julian? 'oh we take it back Colin, you were correct'........Must agree with N.O.T about Ogier & Toyota, next year will be very interesting with all those driver changes. Crazy 2019 to come...

[Essaj]

Yeah ott stopped :o

[mufcAleksi]

Ott binned it!!

[KKS]

really?

[EstWRC]

unbelievable

[Rallyper]

Just when someone above commended his driving... :D

That someone stands for his stats ... :) :)

[KKS]

RALLY GODS!! it's a wrong car!!!

[dimviii]

SS23: Tänak - These stages are really claiming cars this afternoon. Ott Tänak is off the road at the 2.2km mark. More on that as we get it. #WRC

[the sniper]

Funny looking 'door'. ;)

[EstWRC]

thats why Ogier wins championships

[steve.mandzij]

Anyone got images from the current onboards? I wonder how horrible the stages look.

[er88]

Latvala has chewed up and spat Ott out today. Jari deserves the win.

Finally he's given Tanak a belated taste of what Ott's been doing to Jari all year ;)

[itix]

God loves Ogier...

[Rallyper]

Well, well ...

[KKS]

pizdets

[dimviii]

Mads
https://twitter.com/eWRCresults/status/1063965311190343682

[Rallyper]

Good luck to JML and good night for me. See you next year...

[EstWRC]

stupid Ott, very stupid

[mknight]

God loves Ogier...

That both his competitors have 2-3 offs over the rally has not much to do with luck.

[the sniper]

Ott done. Assisting spectator looks knackered too!

[jonkka]

That someone stands for his stats ... :) :)

Aww... Lucky save...

[stefanvv]

Anyone got images from the current onboards? I wonder how horrible the stages look.

They are horrible

[spiderem]

we have our 2018 champion

[N.O.T]

God loves Ogier...

No... he is just the best. Stop trying to blame luck for such a dominant driver.


God does not care about starving children in africa i doubt he loves Ogier... unless he has some weird fetish about tv presenter lap dogs

[er88]

I really like what Ott and thierry have done for the championship, it's so competitive now thanks to their development. I like both despite one being hugely more popular than the other, and both can be future world champions.
But I still feel there's a difference between them and Ogier, and if Seb was driving the I20 or Yaris this year he would've won the championship. Just like how Seb would've won the title last season if he was in the i20, and just like he's going to do with the Fiesta again this year.

He's a serial winner and serial winners find a way...

Ogier is incredible. What a legend of the sport.

[AL14]

It's all over.
Big congratulation to legend Ogier for another big achievement. Very much deserved championship.
The rest of analysis I will reserve it for tomorrow. Too tired now, gnight everyone :)

[itix]

That both his competitors have 2-3 offs over the rally has not much to do with luck.Of course not... You don't become champion 6 times from luck.

It was just a saying...

[EstWRC]

Latvala has chewed up and spat Ott out today. Jari deserves the win.

Finally he's given Tanak a belated taste of what Ott's been doing to Jari all year ;)

to be honest, i agree with you

[N.O.T]

Ogier is incredible. What a legend of the sport.

I think he deserves a spot to the right side of Loeb in rally heaven.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Aaaaand relax.... :D

Ogier (M-Sport) :champion: 2018 !!

[the sniper]

Come on JML! Just hold on!

[EstWRC]

Ott did more mistakes on this rally than on whole season.

still a lot to learn for him and Neuville to become a champion

[spiderem]

so ogier can go flat out in the PS

[steve.mandzij]

Aaaaand relax.... :D

Ogier (M-Sport) :champion: 2018 !!I'm taking a deep breath and not relaxing for shit until the Power Stage is over!

[steve.mandzij]

Come on JML! Just hold on!Shshhhhh! D: