Azores Rallye 2019

[PLuto]

Azores Rallye 2019 - first round of European Rally Championship 2019

[Reis Eduardo]

Azores Rallye 2019

Rally Guide 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GHKY-yuklErgR-aWdVrmNlhq4vtp0QEX/view
Supplementary Regulations: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RXvwZ0_BzhqM6sEQ27zLq8-8TlzalFVH/view
Itinerary: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qxq-95QrOs_3_vnJQpe3XJtfU85Ts012/view

[106 sport]

Tonight will be the closure date for entries.


Might be could be any surprise?

[Co-driven]

Closure date for entries was postponed to March 6.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Two weeks to the rally and Chris Ingram is currently learning ice driving in the Arctic. Doesnt look good for an Azores entry...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Chris has confirmed to me he wont be entering. I wont give the full info but the poor lad is devastated.

[WRC1]

should there really be a Rally next week @ Acores?

....one week before the Start of the ERC Season and we have 5 (!!!!) Posts in this Thread
....one week before the Start of the Rallye and we have NO Entry List....
.... in my Opinion the 2019 Edition of ERC should be a good one, with Lucas, Herczig, Griebel....and very very much good youngsters in ERC3.....but it seems nobody is interested in it, especially for Acores Rallye
:(

[N.O.T]

should there really be a Rally next week @ Acores?

....one week before the Start of the ERC Season and we have 5 (!!!!) Posts in this Thread
....one week before the Start of the Rallye and we have NO Entry List....
.... in my Opinion the 2019 Edition of ERC should be a good one, with Lucas, Herczig, Griebel....and very very much good youngsters in ERC3.....but it seems nobody is interested in it, especially for Acores Rallye
:(

ERC is a dead championship for some years now... why care about a championship with D level drivers ?

[PLuto]

I think everybody is waiting to entry list. Especially in ERC3 it will be really nice field and nice fights.

[PLuto]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBkqbqsSVk0

[PLuto]

Entry list is finally out - http://www.azoresrallye.com/rally-18/entry-list/

[WRC1]

thx Pluto!!!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ingram on the Entry List ?!

[Antreas]

I think the decision was very late for ingram to take part in azores

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I think the decision was very late for ingram to take part in azores

I'm shocked - he told me last week his main sponsor had pulled out.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

He's just let me know that Toksport and Michelin are helping him out ! :)

But he needs to find a big sponsor afterwards...

[Doon]

Looking on the event site and although there are stage maps, they don’t show the designated spectator access points. Is this normal for the Azores Rally? I’m mainly looking for access to the spectator point half way through Sete Cidades, at the top of the volcano.

[PLuto]

Looking on the event site and although there are stage maps, they don’t show the designated spectator access points. Is this normal for the Azores Rally? I’m mainly looking for access to the spectator point half way through Sete Cidades, at the top of the volcano.

I dont remember any spectators points on Azores. But I was there as spectator many, many years ago. Ok, last year I was lucky to be also on Sete Cidades as spectator, but it was coincidence and I know where exactly to go :)

[PLuto]

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[PLuto]

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[RS]

He's just let me know that Toksport and Michelin are helping him out ! :)

But he needs to find a big sponsor afterwards...

I hope the fact that Ingram is starting Azores means he and Eurosport have settled their dispute and that it might mean we see more of him in ERC this year.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I hope the fact that Ingram is starting Azores means he and Eurosport have settled their dispute and that it might mean we see more of him in ERC this year.

It may be 'settled' but it wasnt in Ingram's favour.

If he doesnt get a big new sponsor sadly Azores could be a one-off. It'll be interesting to see what is on his car here. I hope he does well and gives any prospective sponsors some encouragement.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ingram announcement coming tomorrow.

BALR.

[Jarek Z]

It's a strange situation with Ingram. Last year, first he said that he is going to win ERC 2019, then he switched his interest to WRC2 and now he is without a drive at all?

[PLuto]

It's a strange situation with Ingram. Last year, first he said that he is going to win ERC 2019, then he switched his interest to WRC2 and now he is without a drive at all?

He did all planned ERC rounds except Acropolis and Cyprus, where he had health troubles... WRC2 events were only addition.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ingram confirmed ! :)

https://i.imgur.com/zwM7izZ.jpg

chrisingramrally
Azores I’m Coming Back!

Despite a huge unexpected setback recently I am so so grateful to be headed to the airport ready to fly out to the first round of the 2019 European Rally Championship, and my favourite rally - Rallye Azores ! :)

One of my life ambitions and what I've worked towards for several years is to become the first British driver to win the overall FIA European Rally Championship in 50 years, and this is my best chance yet.

I have won my class 3 times on the Azores and we are number 3 fighting the best in the @fiaerc. I would like to sincerely thank Toksport, Michelin Sport, CarFinance247, Andrews, Skoda UK, my support team for believing in me for Round 1. Can’t wait to be back in that beautiful place with the Azores fans.

[Jarek Z]

He did all planned ERC rounds except Acropolis and Cyprus, where he had health troubles... WRC2 events were only addition.

No, no, that's not what I meant. I meant Ingram's plans to win ERC 2019 overall, that he announced at the end of last year. I remember reading this article and am surprised that he is without sponsorship now:
https://www.carfinance247.co.uk/blogpost/425/chris-ingram--the-2018-european-rally-championship-slipped-through-my-fingers-but-i-ll-be-back-next-year

[Jarek Z]

Ingram will be present on Azores, but he is still looking for budget. Good luck to him!
https://www.fiaerc.com/determined-ingram-targets-outright-erc-title/

[PLuto]

No, no, that's not what I meant. I meant Ingram's plans to win ERC 2019 overall, that he announced at the end of last year. I remember reading this article and am surprised that he is without sponsorship now:
https://www.carfinance247.co.uk/blogpost/425/chris-ingram--the-2018-european-rally-championship-slipped-through-my-fingers-but-i-ll-be-back-next-year

As you can see on livery of the car, he has lost his main sponsor from last year. I think that is the reason...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

His loss of 11Degrees sponsorship is now a legal matter.

[tommeke_B]

At least he doesn't have to wear those trash clothes anymore.

[RS]

Good to hear Ingram has some support from Skoda UK.. although I guess it’s not a lot as there is no Skoda branding in the livery.

Also seems like a good idea for the ERC Junior prize to enable the winner to compete in the last two rounds of the season and give them a possible chance at the overall title.

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D13Y87_XcAAvILc.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Weather has been wet on Azores but forecast looks dry for the end of the week.

It may still be quite muddy though if the previous rain was as heavy as it often is there...

[Jarek Z]

Roland Stengg already crashed and damaged his car heavily:
https://www.fiaerc.com/stengg-in-battle-to-start-erc-opener-following-testing-crash/

[dimviii]

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_03_2019/post-177-0-25010900-1552923097.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_03_2019/post-177-0-35465200-1552923070.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_03_2019/post-177-0-36274900-1552923108.jpg

[PLuto]

Weather has been wet on Azores but forecast looks dry for the end of the week.

It may still be quite muddy though if the previous rain was as heavy as it often is there...

It is nonsense in Azores to follow any weather forecast :) There were few tests today. Some of them on wet, some of them were completely dry with lot of dust...

[Jarek Z]

I don't know if this information is reliable, but this website reports that Lukyanuk already crashed and lost a wheel in his new car. Could it be true?
http://rallypl.com/rajdy/erc/alexey-lukanyuk-z-urwanym-kolem-na-testach-przed-rajdem-azorow-2019

[Mirek]

Yes, there were far more crashes than that.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Tests: https://youtu.be/DfCw2djNWPA

[RS]

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_03_2019/post-177-0-35465200-1552923070.jpg


Polo is a really plain looking car in gravel spec.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Polo is a really plain looking car in gravel spec.

Its probably more that livery which disguises its R5 wheelarches.

[RS]

Its probably more that livery which disguises its R5 wheelarches.

In part maybe, but in think the base car is so wide the wheelarch extensions looks quite ordinary. The road car is not ugly, but also quite plain looking.

[Luis Pacheco]

Polo test

https://www.facebook.com/100010346317231/videos/834349750253228/?t=0

https://www.facebook.com/100010346317231/videos/834345250253678/?t=2

[Fast Eddie WRC]

City Show on RTP tonight: https://www.rtp.pt/acores/desporto/rtp-acores-transmite-esta-noite-a-prova-citadina-do-azores-rallye-video_60755

Local drivers vids:
https://www.rtp.pt/acores/desporto/azores-rallye-pilotos-tomam-pulso-a-estrada-video_60735
https://www.rtp.pt/acores/desporto/bruno-magalhaes-e-um-dos-favoritos-a-vitoria-no-azores-rallye-video_60752

Lukyanuk interview:
https://www.facebook.com/FiaEuropeanRallyChampionship/videos/2278511679135703/
Griebel:
https://www.facebook.com/FiaEuropeanRallyChampionship/videos/408540079693101/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

This is also tonight:
https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/54519772_2221089344684309_5963477715863470080_o.jp g?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ht=scontent.flhr4-2.fna&oh=21e72bf09561c1a4e6a44e8b80e6c34a&oe=5D20BFED

[Jarek Z]

Plan of live broadcasts from the rally can be found here:
https://wrc.net.pl/duzo-transmisji-na-zywo-z-inauguracji-rajdowych-mistrzostw-europy
or here:
https://www.fiaerc.com/volcano-racing-erc-style-live-on-tv-and-online/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

R5 cars coming soon on the City Show live:https://youtu.be/K2N-j4FYVxw

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Loubet beats Lukyanuk on the QS ! Ingram 3rd fastest.

[RS]

Griebel didn't start QS. Anyone know why?

And does that mean he can't do the rally?

[mousti]

Griebel didn't start QS. Anyone know why?

And does that mean he can't do the rally?He Will be the last one to choose start order. Happened before.

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[Jarek Z]

Griebel didn't start QS. Anyone know why?

He didn't start the city show stage yesterday, either. He said they have some minor technical issue with the car. Could it be that they didn't manage to solve it?
https://www.fiaerc.com/why-griebel-will-have-to-wait-to-put-on-a-show-in-the-erc/

[RS]

Don't forget folks, SS1 and 3 live on FIAERC.COM this afternoon.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Griebel didn't start QS. Anyone know why?

And does that mean he can't do the rally?

Polo had a steering fault and a new rack was being flown in overnight. Not doing QS meant more time to work on the car as it's not under parc ferme.

[AMSS]

Polo had a steering fault and a new rack was being flown in overnight. Not doing QS meant more time to work on the car as it's not under parc ferme.

i think Emil Lindholms Polo also had some similar issues in Arctic rally, at least they changed the complete steering rack

[hari]

Griebel drove the free practice but decided not to start qualifying stage - as possible per regulations - as he expects a starting position behind the qualifing group is best.

[RS]

Griebel drove the free practice but decided not to start qualifying stage - as possible per regulations - as he expects a starting position behind the qualifing group is best.

Is that what happens? Or does he just end up last to choose his start position?

[RS]

Loubet beats Lukyanuk on the QS ! Ingram 3rd fastest.

Promising. Hope for good results for Loubet and Ingram so that they can extend their ERC seasons.

Loubet has first two rounds planned but could do more if they go well.

[hari]

Is that what happens? Or does he just end up last to choose his start position?
I dont't know yet where his starting place is finally - but for sure only top 15 have to choose the place and he is not in those 15 choosen.

https://www.fiaerc.com/tsouloftas-to-lead-erc-crews-into-azores-rallye-stages/

But probably last of the R5s - so around place 20 i suggest.

[hari]

Is that what happens? Or does he just end up last to choose his start position?

Griebel will start from P19

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2N-j4FYVxw live now with QS highlight.

[PLuto]

Live from Azores - https://www.fiaerc.com/live-streaming/

[RS]

Cameras only at stage start sadly.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Sousa says the ruts are already bad.

[tc10a]

Herczig stalled at the startline

[Jarek Z]

Ingrams has no sponsors. His car is all white :(

[RS]

Ingrams has no sponsors. His car is all white :(

Yes, even 'CarFinance24/7' seems to have gone. Small Skoda logos on front bumper though.

[RS]

Habaj is doing well.

[Jarek Z]

Yes, even 'CarFinance24/7' seems to have gone.

Not even Andrews Heat For Hire :(

[the sniper]

We talk a lot about bad SSS, but surely this is up there with the best?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Decent start by Ingram considering the pressure he's under to get a result and not damage the car.

(He was even waiting until this morning to know if AHFH were sponsoring him !)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

We talk a lot about bad SSS, but surely this is up there with the best?

The one at Rally Argentina is good.

This is pretty ugly but at least its a test and on a proper gravel surface. Good jump too... ;)

[RS]

Top six nice and close after opening day.

[dimviii]

problems for both c3,Adielssons engine stopped suddenly midstage ,and Lukys dash dont work properly

[RS]

Qualifying top five: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ1rKdWrf7M

Qualifying OBC Luky: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j8dC4gfgrjA

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I notice some pure sound videos from ERC.com. Nice.

[RS]

Leg one: https://youtu.be/IbHbjyXB46M

[dodge33cymru]

Is Eurosport showing anything live tomorrow? I assume not.

[RS]

Is Eurosport showing anything live tomorrow? I assume not.

Not Eurosport but SS5, 8 and 10 will be streamed online:

https://www.fiaerc.com/follow-the-erc-live/

[Jarek Z]

Azores are 2 hours behind central Europe, so SS5 should start at 12:39 Central European Time.
https://www.fiaerc.com/watch-volcano-racing-erc-style-live-on-tv-and-online-today/

[Jarek Z]

Russian driver Myachin (Peugeot 208 R2) crashed already on the first stage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJshC0E2AIA

[Rally Power]

Top six nice and close after opening day.

Yep, nice rally start. With the C3 Luky doesn’t look so dominant, but probably even on a 208 he would be capable to win...let’s see what Skoda/VW guys can do today. Btw, nice show from Antunes in ERC3/Junior; fingers crossed for him!

[Iraquiano]

Yep, nice rally start. With the C3 Luky doesn’t look so dominant, but probably even on a 208 he would be capable to win...let’s see what Skoda/VW guys can do today. Btw, nice show from Antunes in ERC3/Junior; fingers crossed for him!

Went out on a junction and lost time :/ but a very interesting pace so far.

SS5 Sete Cidades (Volcano stage) live on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2N-j4FYVxw

[m-ast]

Anyone knows why Rossel is not eligible for the Juniors?

[Mirek]

A looot of drama on Sete Cidades!

Sousa rolled but continues, Ingram spun and couldn't restart the engine and Loubet had a small crash and continues with damaged front end. Griebel had engine problems.

So far surprisingly good pace from Habaj!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Gutted for Ingram after a great start. Didnt deserve that time loss.

[RS]

Habaj must be the positive surprise of the rally so far!

[dimviii]

Norbert Herczig is stopped in #SS7 - crew OK #FIAERC #AzoresRallye

[RS]

Tsouloftas surprised me with a decent pace too. Is he doing full ERC?

[Jarek Z]

Tsouloftas surprised me with a decent pace too. Is he doing full ERC?

At least ERC1 Junior rounds:
https://www.fia.com/news/erc-cyprus-cower-tsouloftas-plots-erc-junior-title-bid

[Antreas]

Tsouloftas surprised me with a decent pace too. Is he doing full ERC?

Hopefully Yes!

[Jarek Z]

Norbert Herczig is stopped in #SS7 - crew OK #FIAERC #AzoresRallye

The new Polo doesn't seem so great as people initially thought - Herczig had a technical problem with powersteering on SS7 and his rally is over.

[mousti]

Almost every R5 had problems in the beginning..

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[Fast Eddie WRC]

Tsouloftas surprised me with a decent pace too. Is he doing full ERC?

'It's getting better with every kilometer.'

Big improvement over yesterday for sure !

[RS]

Azores is looking gorgeous in this weather this year.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Azores is looking gorgeous in this weather this year.

The dry forecast was actually correct despite the doubts ! ;)

[Jarek Z]

Also Mattias Adielsson has finally managed to set some decent time - 8th overall on SS7 is his best so far.
"First af all the team did great job about the car. It's now harder and it's completely different car, the feeling is great now."

[Jarek Z]

Habaj must be the positive surprise of the rally so far!

Habaj himself is surprised too :)
"It's something new for me, we are in new positions. It's special for me, I'm happy. The pace is good, no major problems."

[Fast Eddie WRC]

More misfortune for Ingram on SS7...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2RZzSSWsAIAvVd.jpg

Has to be extra careful now as has no spare for 3 stages... :(

[Fast Eddie WRC]

How come Magalhães is so slow... is it the i20 ?

[Tom206wrc]

Alexey Lukyanuk is doing an amazing work in his all new Citroën C3 R5 :)

But it's a pitty his former opponent Kajetan Kajetanowicz is no more running ERC :mark:

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Griebel: 'We had some issue with the car between the stages'. Seems the R5 Polo again with some problems.

[Mirek]

The new Polo doesn't seem so great as people initially thought - Herczig had a technical problem with powersteering on SS7 and his rally is over.

Every rally car with large castor has had problems with the power steering. There are simply very high forces in it.

[RS]

Every rally car with large castor has had problems with the power steering. There are simply very high forces in it.

VW didn't decide to go the Skoda route with their front suspension then..

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Another big time gap by Lukyanuk on SS8. No issues whatsoever with changing to the C3 R5 for him.

[RS]

Alexey Lukyanuk is doing an amazing work in his all new Citroën C3 R5 :)


Yes, fast and reliable drive with the new car.

No moaning either.

[Jarek Z]

Alexey Lukyanuk is doing an amazing work in his all new Citroën C3 R5 :)

But it's a pitty his former opponent Kajetan Kajetanowicz is no more running ERC :mark:

Yes, with Kajetanowicz, Gryazin and Bouffier leaving ERC it should be easy for Lukyanuk to win it this year.

[Mirek]

VW didn't decide to go the Skoda route with their front suspension then..

No, they opted for the proven winning layout from the Polo WRC (inherited from Fabia S2000). I think that on the other hand they may have longer travel than Fabia R5 but I have no values in hand. I just think so.

[RS]

How come Magalhães is so slow... is it the i20 ?

He hasn't really impressed much the last couple of years, even in Fabia.

If Mr Seajets has some spare cash this year would be nice to give it to Ingram.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Some great photos on https://www.fiaerc.com/photos/?fid=703-azores-rallye-2019

https://d2np1px3e8f3t5.cloudfront.net/4d/1100x800_max/4daef10aad824d270b5c9f662906ba75

https://d2np1px3e8f3t5.cloudfront.net/7e/1100x800_max/7ec40615fbaaff2bbeb1998b978de9aa

https://d2np1px3e8f3t5.cloudfront.net/9f/1100x800_max/9f9f58c9962dfb784fcd150879a90b90

[Mirek]

Was this nice helicopter video posted? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDM3TzLGWKs

[Fast Eddie WRC]

More problems for Griebel's Polo, with the rear brakes this time.

[Mirek]

Griebel with no rear brakes.

[Tom206wrc]

And nice fight too in the Junior ERC R2 between Efren Llarena and Pedro Antunes :D


Sindre Furuseth is doing a very nice work too(after a rather average season last year) ;)

[Jarek Z]

Summary of the first day on Eurosport 1 tonight at 23:45 CET.

[Jarek Z]

In ERC3 - Rokland out, Munster out, Broz out, Munnings out...

[RS]

Luky volcano stage: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=khbOpcUJ2rs

[Mirek]

Sousa's crash. It looks like he was very very lucky not to be the first one to fall in the volcano!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU_0OY2y-gI

[RS]

Sousa's crash. It looks like he was very very lucky not to be the first one to fall in the volcano!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU_0OY2y-gI

I bet that raised the heart rate.. wonder whether Eurosport have that on helicam?

[RS]

Rain expected tomorrow, could mix things up..

[Rally Power]

How come Magalhães is so slow... is it the i20 ?

Magalhães entered this rally with the need to get a good result for the Portuguese series (CPR); foreign crews don’t take him points and Moura made it clear that Fafe and Açores would be his sole events this year. Rego isn’t registered in the CPR and with Teodósio having car issues, Magalhães is mainly cruising to get national series P2...


He hasn't really impressed much the last couple of years, even in Fabia.

I believe that’s a bit unfair. It’s true that last year, despite a few good results and a final P3, he was a bit off the pace, but in 2017 he actually impressed in most of the events, being clearly one of the top 3 drivers of the season. He’s still fast and talented; hopefully he’ll be able to return to the ERC and prove it!

[Rally Power]

Rain expected tomorrow, could mix things up..

Yep, on the second pass of Graminhais and Tronqueira, already quite tricky stages in dry conditions…

[Andre Oliveira]

i20 is not at same level of Fabia. Simple.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I bet that raised the heart rate.. wonder whether Eurosport have that on helicam?

Not on any videos yet like this of Day 2... https://youtu.be/48jzl3-0naA

[Antreas]

Any livestreams today?

[RS]

Any livestreams today?

SS12 and 15.

[dimviii]

raining at ss 11 and 12.Must be very tricky.

[Mirek]

Huge time by Habaj!

[dimviii]

Good time for Habaj, bringing quite a bunch of wiping paper with him to get rid of the mist inside the car!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2VuoV2WsAAkh6F.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Loubet in trouble !

'We have a problem with water pressure'.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2V0Xb-XgAA3xya.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Loubet is out !!

[Mirek]

Loubet is now reported as retired due to broken water pump :(

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2N-j4FYVxw LIVE

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Nightmare stage for Griebel.

[Mirek]

Antunes damaged suspension and keeps loosing time. Also Llarena spun adn Furuseth got closer to him.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

With the retirement of Loubet, Chris Ingram now leads ERC1 Under-28.

[RS]

Shame about Loubet, he had been doing a good job.

[RS]

Teodosio going very well in these conditions and Magalhaes doing relatively better too.

[dimviii]

Teodosio going very well in these conditions and Magalhaes doing relatively better too.

maybe its due to fog? knowing stages by heart?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Moura just lost 14s and now only leads Ingram by 6.6s in the battle for 3rd place overall.

[Mirek]

I wonder how this number plate found itself on Nobre's car...

For your information this is a special number plate used for oldtimer cars in CZ :D

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2V8v7LXgAIgfHk.jpg

[Mirek]

Wagner out, broken suspension!

[106 sport]

Shame about Loubet, he had been doing a good job.

Yes. Very good pace.

[106 sport]

I am surprised with Habaj, very good pace.

He deserves the second position

[Rally Power]

maybe its due to fog? knowing stages by heart?

Moura knows the stages better than anyone and he’s also suffering. More than the fog, the heavy rain is the biggest issue as the road muddy surface gets more and more slippery after each car pass. Teodósio is taking advantage from opening the road and he feels confident in these conditions and it seems that Magalhães is also pushing to try keeping P2 national score. For the guys starting behind it’s a nightmare and some are already in surviving mode, but there's still 2nd loop to be run...

Btw, gutted for Antunes; after his mistake in Tronqueira he fall from P2 to P4 in ERC3.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I presume Moura is only here for the Portuguese Ch'ship so may cruise now with a big lead ?

[Tom206wrc]

Efren Llarena can win ERC3 today...with 31" advantage over Sindre Furuseth and two(long)stages left to go :cool:

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Pretty amazing with that weather this morning when even the top and most experienced driver's said:

“Incredible, absolutely incredible,” said Lukyanuk at stage end. “The grip is changing so much, you can’t believe it. I have never, ever, ever seen conditions like these. [It was] probably the worst stage in my life.”

Despite being one of the most experienced drivers of all time on this event, even third-placed Moura was struggling to cope with the challenging stage conditions:
“I have never run stages like this before,” he said. “We have fog which is coming and going. I want to survive, and nothing more. I need to get to the finish line. Nothing else matters.”

Ingram: "Oh my God, Jesus Christ, Chris ! Absolutely savage !"

https://i.imgur.com/J8hArVu.jpg

[Rally Power]

I presume Moura is only here for the Portuguese Ch'ship so may cruise now with a big lead ?

Nope. Moura is not doing the CPR on a permanent basis anymore; his main target since last year is to run Azores Rally and fight for the top places on his home event, as he’s still doing despite the time lost this morning; I hope he’ll be more confident on the 2nd loop and try to defend P3 from Ingram…Força Moura!

[Mirek]

Habaj wow!
https://www.facebook.com/rallypl/videos/397756051025536

[Fast Eddie WRC]

SS14: First driver's saying conditions are even worse than before... :disturb:

[Tom206wrc]

Terrible :s

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Times here now and Moura fastest so far.

Ingram: 'I spun and stalled again. We have a hole in the car, water and mud inside the car, it was difficult.' :(

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Slow puncture for Luky - down to 3rd !!!!

[Mirek]

And Habaj is leading!!!

Alex with a puncture!

[RS]

Crikey, top 4 separated by 46s. In these conditions with 22km to go it's all to play for still!

[Mirek]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2W5i-1WwAMqlet.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2W5i-2WkAEqc11.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2W5i-1W0AUaDNZ.jpg

[RS]

I feel sorry for Luky, he drove a perfect rally up until now.

[dimviii]

I feel sorry for Luky, he drove a perfect rally up until now.

if he hadnt do the mistake at previous stage(ss 13) where lost 46,6 sec he could lead after puncture.

[Mirek]

ERC3 and Junior after day 2 including mistakes of Antunes and Munnings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRAHgytPSE8

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Bad news guys, RTP is unable to transmit due to weather conditions. :(

[RS]

Bad news guys, RTP is unable to transmit due to weather conditions. :(

What a shame with a dramatic last stage ahead.

[RS]

if he hadnt do the mistake at previous stage(ss 13) where lost 46,6 sec he could lead after puncture.

Perfect-ish then :p

[Mirek]

Loubet on Sete Cidades: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyG8L_P-3Vg

[Mirek]

EDIT: Not Sousa...

[Andre Oliveira]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2XCkYHWwAAGhBE?format=jpg&name=medium

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Wow, drama or what !!

[cosmin_sb]

Lukyanuk rolled

[Tom206wrc]

No... Lukyanuk ;(

[RS]

Ohh Luky! Was he going for win it or bin it?

A bad one by the looks of the photo.

[cosmin_sb]

and Habaj win the rally

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Sad for Luky but thrilled for Chris Ingram - now on the podium, 3rd overall !

[Mirek]

Hats off for Habaj. Very unexpected but well deserved victory!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2XD6MdXQAEw6U5.jpg

[106 sport]

No luky¡¡¡

We are waiting you in your fetish island; Gran Canaria.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Luky's puncture on previous stage damaged his brake pipe.

[dimviii]

FIA ERC
‏Verified account @FIAERC


Oh dear... @AlexeyLukyanuk went off in the last stage due to brake failure ��

#FIAERC #AzoreRallye

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2XFRC9XcAI-VgV.jpg

[Tom206wrc]

Well done Lukasz Habaj :cool:

[106 sport]

Gongratulations Habaj¡¡¡

[dimviii]

FIA ERC
‏
Explanation of Lukyanuk's off:
"Due to the fact that we drove without a wheel, the brake pipe was rubbed. It burst on the first braking of stage 15."

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2XGoHgWkAE5l31.jpg

[Mirek]

Nobre in finish
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2XIG9DX0AEWbYn.jpg

[dimviii]

lol
flash info (14 - Nobre Paulo / Morales Gabriel): I keep my average - two spins every stage. Very difficult rally. But everything is good.

[Mirek]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2XJ3SEWkAErcHf.jpg:large

Llarena can very well win also on Canarias. He has a perfect position for the title fight now!

[Jarek Z]

Well diserved victory for Lukasz Habaj! He was fast and consistent throughout the whole rally. It's the biggest success in his whole career. Congratulations!!!

https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/static.fiaerc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/9528f722807d36f5bf925a4e2f98a043-1200x800.jpg

[Mirek]

Erik Cais finished as 5th 2WD without any dramas in the rally. For me a very good entry on the international scene for this 19 years old young man!

[dimviii]

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_03_2019/post-177-0-72796500-1553365382.jpg

[dimviii]

Lukys crash

https://twitter.com/eWRCresults/status/1109522046961283075

[Rally Power]

Still looking on the crashed C3 photo and thinking what the heck! Like so many times before (even in Açores a couple of years ago), it hurts seeing how Luky is so much faster than all the rest but somehow doesn’t end winning. Anyway, heads held high; Luky, Arnautov and Saintéloc are the clear favourites for Canarias…and the rest of the championship!
(and deserves some extra help from Citroen, as they’ve managed to show the car speed on gravel without moaning!).

On the rest, congrats to Habaj and Moura; they were quite close all rally long, always fast and faultless, with Habaj managing to jump ahead thanks to a fantastic pace during this morning ‘storm’. Well done. Let’s hope Ingram, Griebel and the others can also be on their best in the next events. Btw, fantastic show from Antunes in ERC3; a bit like Luky overall, he’ll come back even stronger!

[RS]

Luky’s Citroen looks more like a Beetle now :(

Do the cars go from here to Gran Canaria or do they go home to mainland Europe first? Looks like it’s going to need a lot of work, if it’s salvageable at all?

[RS]

Including crash onboard: https://youtu.be/zxDUqHQljW0

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Lukyanuk clipped the kerb on the inside of that left-hander, tipping the C3 into a roll. Not sure his broken brake pipe had anything to do with it.

[m-ast]

Llarena can very well win also on Canarias. He has a perfect position for the title fight now!

For sure he can be a bit of a favourite in Canaries, but this event it's not so well known to him, he has only participated there last year and he crashed, otherwise great perfomance this weekend and I hope he'll have a nice season this year.

Surpring victory to Habaj, congratulations to him, he made a great event

[Mirek]

Lukyanuk clipped the kerb on the inside of that left-hander, tipping the C3 into a roll. Not sure his broken brake pipe had anything to do with it.

No front brakes + only rear brakes (or maybe an attempt to slow down by handbrake) + wet asphalt on gravel tyres = near sure high speed spin and that's what I see on the onboard.

Here You can see the onboard from the start line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DRRCXPHIAU

[dimviii]

Lukyanuk clipped the kerb on the inside of that left-hander, tipping the C3 into a roll. Not sure his broken brake pipe had anything to do with it.

didnt you saw that just when he braked the rear went suddenly right?

[dimviii]

Do the cars go from here to Gran Canaria or do they go home to mainland Europe first? Looks like it’s going to need a lot of work, if it’s salvageable at all?

Stajf said that his car goes straight to Canarias

[RS]

Just checked out the pickems, none of us even picked Habaj for the podium!

[Jarek Z]

It was an awful rally for Mattias Adielsson. First an electrical issue on Thursday and then, on the final stage of the rally, he hit something with the rear of his car and squashed his exhaust to the point his car was not able to drive. Look at how he used the wheel-jack to try and open the exhaust pipe up, but eventually resorted to punching a hole through the exhaust with a screwdriver:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnan-bZB404

Somehow he eventually managed to finish the rally in the 21st position.

[Jarek Z]

Lukyanuk explains his crash:
https://www.fiaerc.com/lukyanuk-explains-dramatic-erc-crash/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Lukyanuk explains his crash:
https://www.fiaerc.com/lukyanuk-explains-dramatic-erc-crash/

"One brake line was damaged after the puncture on the previous stage."

You would think he would've tested the brakes on the road section if he know one line was already damaged.

And he was 22s behind Moura so there was no realistic chance to gain a position by driving flat-out on the final stage.

[tommeke_B]

Well, on the first run of that stage he was 19s quicker than Moura, and at that point Lukyanuk was cruising... So gaining a position by driving flat out was very realistic. ;) Also Lukyanuk said it must've broken on the first corner of the stage. Anyway, no matter how it happened, I hope this doesn't bring any financial issues for him for the rest of the season.

[Barreis]

what about the car? is that chassis written off or is it repairable?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Jumps and show..
https://youtu.be/objscbRzABI

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Well, on the first run of that stage he was 19s quicker than Moura, and at that point Lukyanuk was cruising... So gaining a position by driving flat out was very realistic. ;) Also Lukyanuk said it must've broken on the first corner of the stage. Anyway, no matter how it happened, I hope this doesn't bring any financial issues for him for the rest of the season.

But Moura was fastest on the previous stage (SS14) and went 3rd fastest on SS15, so I dont see Luky taking 23s...

[Mirek]

"You would think he would've tested the brakes on the road section if he know one line was already damaged.

Of course he tested the brakes (like everybody does) and of course he didn't know it's damaged (otherwise he would not crash). The damaged pipe broke by the pressure from the heavy braking into the first corner of the stage, not before.

[Mirek]

But Moura was fastest on the previous stage (SS14) and went 3rd fastest on SS15, so I dont see Luky taking 23s...

But but... Alex stalled the engine on SS13 and had a puncture on SS14 so it's meaningless to compare their times on these two stages. Alex was fastest on all other stages so it's perfectly possible that he could have gained a place.


Anyway it has nothing to do with the accident because that would have happened regardless.

[Mirek]

Nice video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nx_nh6VUN8

[Kestask]

https://www.facebook.com/553116428053971/posts/2383495118349417/ Lukyanuk from rear

[Tarmop]

Oh Eddie Eddie...you should spend more time in the real world, including driving a car on the limit on some local track...helps to understand a lot.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I only said what I saw at the time. It wasnt clear the brake cause from the first vid and onboards.

And Tarmop coming to comment the next day like sone expert can shut up. I drive fast every day and have done track days.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

BTW, the Europsport comms were making a lot of Habaj being on Pirelli's on the highlights. I'm surprised no one here mentioned it as a factor in the wet.

[Mirek]

I only said what I saw at the time. It wasnt clear the brake cause from the first vid and onboards.

Already the very first first news from the ERC media crew was clearly stating it was a brake failure and the photo of the said brake pipe was released by ERC twitter minutes after the crash.

[Reis Eduardo]

Azores Rally 2019
Shakedown QS : https://www.facebook.com/pg/Rallyface/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2040216032693519
SS1 : https://www.facebook.com/pg/Rallyface/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2040283406020115
SS5: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Rallyface/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2041707662544356
SS7: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Rallyface/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2041716385876817
SS10: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Rallyface/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2041716385876817

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ingram video:
https://youtu.be/zU9nZt1W3nI

[WRC1]

my facebook gallery from Acores Rallye
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Rallyepics/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2169199496502190&__tn__=-UC-R

https://www.facebook.com/pg/Rallyepics/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2166942150061258&__tn__=-UC-R

enjoy ;)