[WRC] COPEC Rally Chile 2019

[krissucool]

Imagine Tänak beating Neuville for the rally by less than 6 secs now. What a clownshow.

[AMSS]

I wonder if/when Toyota will stop throwing money on Katsuta, since his rally Sweden win 2018 he`s basically shown nothing, here 1min behind RC 2 fastest after 2 ss and 40s after a more or less similar Fiesta

[AnttiL]

I wonder if/when Toyota will stop throwing money on Katsuta, since his rally Sweden win 2018 he`s basically shown nothing, here 1min behind RC 2 fastest after 2 ss and 40s after a more or less similar Fiesta

I've been wondering the same. And I also if Greensmith will still drive the WRC car in Portugal and how slow will he be

[Gevin]

So that means for Tänak at least one stage win for 28. events in row :)

[EstWRC]

delayed this one too because of spectators

[mousti]

I think Hyundai Will appeal this..

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[er88]

It'll be interesting to see what Thierry does in the afternoon re run.

Ofcourse the stage will already be cut up, but he might have lost even more than 6s....

[dimviii]

https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/143288/rally-chile-incident-hospitalises-officer

[AnttiL]

Some pretty wide slides from both Tänak and Ogier. It must be slippery.

[EstWRC]

Tänak literally skating

[EstWRC]

its getting worse again for later starters

[Gevin]

First gravel event what gets worse for later starters on dry contition :D

[EstWRC]

or is it Neuvilles fresher tyres now ?

[Gevin]

Yeah, it means also alot for him. Fastest SPL2

[er88]

Neuville having a lot of luck this year, or maybe I'm wrong. Just seems that way a bit

[Gevin]

Meeke is just off the pace, SPL2 +7,2s to Neuville :(

[AnttiL]

First gravel event what gets worse for later starters on dry contition :D

It's not really dry as it's damp in the autumn weather and it rained yesterday. It's the same effect as in Wales.

[EstWRC]

Ogier already +5.7 in third split

Neuville will great an awesomeitme here

[Tauri_J]

First gravel event what gets worse for later starters on dry contition :D

its not dry though

[AnttiL]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D6NtdHJUYAAbeD2.jpg

[EstWRC]

and now Ogier has brought it back by 1.4 secw with just couple of kilometres

[Gevin]

I bet Neuville will protest about that SS2 +6,6s time.

[AnttiL]

Latvala fastest on split 1! Go!

[EstWRC]

TOP3 are really running away from others

[stefanvv]

Tell them Tanak

[er88]

Tanak lol, " all the shadows and suns"

[steve.mandzij]

Latvala fastest on split 1! Go!Hasn't happened in a while :)

[racerx1979]

Hope Latvala holds it together... Usually he bins it when he is setting.fast splits early on...

[stefanvv]

Let's hope he doesn't bin it.

[AnttiL]

There's been a lot of bad talk about Mikkelsen whereas often he has been leading rallies when facing issues. But in here he's just slow, and I'm talking about Lappi-Suninen slow.

[AnttiL]

Hope Latvala holds it together... Usually he bins it when he is setting.fast splits early on...

Well this happened in Corsica 2018 but...now he's faster than Tänak in the last split

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Great job Latvala !

[racerx1979]

I like it! Go Latvala!

[er88]

Well in Jari!! Good to see

[Gevin]

And now FIVE HOUR break? Oh my.

[EstWRC]

i just cant believe the numbers im seeing behind the name Lappi

what a promising show in 2017 and what has happened after that?

such a shame

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Old guys experience showing big-time here.

[racerx1979]

Lappi probably regretting leaving Toyota ...

[AnttiL]

Lappi probably regretting leaving Toyota ...

Remember how he struggled in Wales in the Toyota?

[er88]

They didn't exactly make him feel wanted if you read between the lines...

But now I wonder how much he likes working under the French and Budar...

[racerx1979]

And now FIVE HOUR break? Oh my.

4 hrs not 5

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Meeke flying

https://twitter.com/victorlopez_wrc/status/1126870201801347073

[EstWRC]

Remember how he struggled in Wales in the Toyota?

its not only about this rally.

i like the guy a lot and was blown away by his half season in 2017. But he hasnt had this another step after that. Okay its still only his second full season and i really hope he comes out of this.

[racerx1979]

True he did struggle in Wales... Let's hope he learns the car and does well in his home rally

[AnttiL]

And now FIVE HOUR break? Oh my.

It's a long liaison from the morning stages to the service. Originally it was planned to be repeated with only a remote tyre change but instead they opted to add the service visit and drop the repeat of SS1.

[er88]

its not only about this rally.

i like the guy a lot and was blown away by his half season in 2017. But he hasnt had this another step after that. Okay its still only his second full season and i really hope he comes out of this.Still time for him at least. Remember Tanak and Neuville's struggles until they found the sweet spot

[EstWRC]

DINNER TIME, im going to have sushi and some beers. What do you guys will have ?

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[AnttiL]

its not only about this rally.

i like the guy a lot and was blown away by his half season in 2017. But he hasnt had this another step after that. Okay its still only his second full season and i really hope he comes out of this.

After being flamboyant in Sardegna and Finland 2017 he was completely out of pace in Germany, Catalunya and Wales. After that we saw flashes of his mojo in Monte, Sweden and Corsica, plagued by mistakes but afterwards the pace has been mostly gone.

[AnttiL]

DINNER TIME, im going to have sushi and some beers. What do you guys will have ?

Spaghetti. And some beers.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D6NzZe7WwAA_iVg.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

DINNER TIME, im going to have sushi and some beers. What do you guys will have ?


Lemon sole, new potatoes & tender-stem broccoli.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D6NyrEaW4AA84_4.jpg:large

[AnttiL]

Østberg was only 5.5 seconds slower than Lappi

[racerx1979]

DINNER TIME, im going to have sushi and some beers. What do you guys will have ?

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Visiting Czech republic so I'll have a beer and Goulash followed by a nice 14 yr old scotch while watching the second half.
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[Fast Eddie WRC]

What the hell !?

https://twitter.com/PeAChapaRacing/status/1126566661954338816

[AnttiL]

What the hell !?

https://twitter.com/PeAChapaRacing/status/1126566661954338816

This was the shakedown. I reported it earlier and someone else just a couple of pages ago.

[mknight]

Scratching my head on the time Neuville got on SS2, only openly available info is from first split when he was right between Ogier and Tanak...and they give him time slower than both based on what?

[wrc2017]

Scratching my head on the time Neuville got on SS2, only openly available info is from first split when he was right between Ogier and Tanak...and they give him time slower than both based on what?
Because they knew he'd have an advantage on the next stage.

[steve.mandzij]

After being flamboyant in Sardegna and Finland 2017 he was completely out of pace in Germany, Catalunya and Wales. After that we saw flashes of his mojo in Monte, Sweden and Corsica, plagued by mistakes but afterwards the pace has been mostly gone.Reminds me of Paddon after Argentina 16', I hope he doesn't go that way too.

I can't remember the exact details of the whole situation but how did Neuville manage to rise from his massive slump once upon a time?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I miss NOT... not !
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D6N35IYW4AA7U_k.jpg:large

[Mirek]

Visiting Czech republic so I'll have a beer and Goulash followed by a nice 14 yr old scotch while watching the second half.
...

If You don't like ice hockey take care to avoid pubs with a TV screen (the world championship started today) :D

[steve.mandzij]

I miss NOT... not !
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D6N35IYW4AA7U_k.jpg:largeI'm not one to agree but that one is worthy of ridicule.

[AnttiL]

Visiting Czech republic so I'll have a beer and Goulash followed by a nice 14 yr old scotch while watching the second half.
...

Make sure you get the timing right...stay clear-headed for SS4 and SS5 but for SS6 you'll need the scotch working

[AnttiL]

Scratching my head on the time Neuville got on SS2, only openly available info is from first split when he was right between Ogier and Tanak...and they give him time slower than both based on what?

It was based on his SS1 performance, and the time could be readjusted after they see how he performs on the second run.

[AnttiL]

SS1 onboard is available on WRC+ if you have trouble spending the time before the afternoon loop

[Tarmop]

He was slower than Ogier in Split 1, by 1.1 seconds, which btw was the fastest split of all, but faster than Tänak at that point. In the End Tänak was faster than Ogier. So "losing" 1.1 seconds per split (x6) is quite logical. +6.6 to the stage winner on a 30km SS is fair also imho, when one didn`t drive most of it at full pace/risk/wear.

[mknight]

It was based on his SS1 performance, and the time could be readjusted after they see how he performs on the second run.

In SS1 Neuville was 0.06 s/km slower than Ogier and 0.04 than Tanak. The time he got in SS2 is 0.21 s/km slower than Tanak and 0.1 s/km than Ogier.

Doesn't quite match to me.

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My point here is simply to find out what they based the time on, as this is not penalty and not the drivers fault in any way. As Neuville just mentioned he dropped 0.7s to Tanak in SS1 and took 0.7s in SS3 and then they give him 6s extra when he was ahead of him on the split

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He was slower than Ogier in Split 1, by 1.1 seconds, which btw was the fastest split of all, but faster than Tänak at that point. In the End Tänak was faster than Ogier. So "losing" 1.1 seconds per split (x6) is quite logical. +6.6 to the stage winner on a 30km SS is fair also imho, when one didn`t drive most of it at full pace/risk/wear.

That's the fist explanation which has at least some reason in it, but still seems rather random in relation to what I wrote above.

[Tarmop]

In SS1, both Ogier and Tänak made a costly mistake, still they were faster in the end and well, like you said, this should not be a penalty and is not Neuville`s fault, but it is also his gain that he could go easier, saving his equipment and having more rubber left for SS3. So like i said imho it is fair, that those who did a clean flatout 30km SS are faster 6.6 seconds, whereas all the others were min. 2,5x slower than Neuville`s given time... especially on a stage, where top 10 was separated by 43,4 seconds.

E: If you look at SS1 splits from Ogier and Tänak, due to their incidents, at one point they were behind Neuville 4.7 and 2.6 seconds, in the end they were ahead of Neuville by 1 and 0.7 seconds, so they could`ve been faster than him 5.4 and 3.6 seconds. So on SS2, 10 seconds slower time would also make sense...

[racerx1979]

If You don't like ice hockey take care to avoid pubs with a TV screen (the world championship started today) :D

Luckily I'm in Brno and not Prague. Always a place here to stay away from tourists :). Beer here is amazing and I don't drink beer...

[Japé]

It has been interesting to hear driver comments in the end of stages vs. media zone from psychological point of view, since in the end of the stages most of drivers complained only grip & notes, but in the media zone more drivers has commented visibility issues as well. It might be that some drivers feel more embarrassing to say they were slow because they can't see well, instead of blaming just grip level. Surely visibility is issue for all drivers, but it would be nice to know some comparison of WRC driver eyesights in this type of direct sun / shadow condition or at night.

[Tarmop]

Probably...not. You are a top rally driver, driving in the top class and you say that you can`t go as fast as you colleauge because it is slippery...well, it is also for the others!. Whereas, a physical thing, and a physical thing not to be embarrased about and nothing you can do about should be "shameful"? Probably just having their minds full of this new challenge and experience and what disturbs whom more...or bursts into head.

[er88]

Tanak mentioned being bothered by the number of Chilean Suns after one of the stages :D

In fact I think a few drivers complained about visibility, but straight after the stages drivers will mention the most obvious factor - which would've been the feeling of lack of grip.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

The low sun and shadows were the same for everyone so no excuse there.

[Allez Andruet]

After being flamboyant in Sardegna and Finland 2017 he was completely out of pace in Germany, Catalunya and Wales.

Yep. And that to me serves as a proof that it's more mental than anything else. If we look at Lappi's WRC learning curve, the fabulous victory in Finland 2017 is the turning point. Sort of, atleast. Seems like the underdog role just suited him better and he's yet to cope with the pressure and expectations WRC winner has to. I sincerely hope he finds a second wind sooner than later.

[dimviii]

what did he said,that some they misunderstood?


Esapekka Lappi Rally
‏ @EsapekkaLappi


I feel sorry about the misunderstanding there’s around things I’ve said. I didn’t meant to hurt anyone, neither Chileans, Argentinians nor Mexicans. I am thankful for the warm welcome we received in Latin America. We’re proud to be here and share our passion for rally.

[mknight]

So the explanation for Neuville's time on SS2 is even simpler.

It's the exactly same loss per km to the stage winner as he had on SS1.

[stefanvv]

So the explanation for Neuville's time on SS2 is even simpler.

It's the exactly same loss per km to the stage winner as he had on SS1.

They should've multiplied that by 1.5-2 considering the fresh tyres advantage he had on the next stage.

He and the team should be happy about that notional time.

[EstWRC]

More
#Tyre info - Day 1 afternoon

All the Michelin @OfficialWRC drivers with 5 MICHELIN LTX Force Medium (M6)

[AnttiL]

More
#Tyre info - Day 1 afternoon

All the Michelin @OfficialWRC drivers with 5 MICHELIN LTX Force Medium (M6)

What did I say earlier about less tyre tactics this season...

[Gevin]

https://twitter.com/CarlosEbel/status/1126921126733651969

[stefanvv]

More
#Tyre info - Day 1 afternoon

All the Michelin @OfficialWRC drivers with 5 MICHELIN LTX Force Medium (M6)

It's time for some punctures. The morning loop went smoothly.

[Gevin]

It's time for some punctures. The morning loop went smoothly.

Shh! Dont talk about punctures, Im Toyota fan over here.

[wrc2017]

The low sun and shadows were the same for everyone so no excuse there.

Sun doesnt always shine.

[wrc2017]

what did he said,that some they misunderstood?


Esapekka Lappi Rally
‏ @EsapekkaLappi


I feel sorry about the misunderstanding there’s around things I’ve said. I didn’t meant to hurt anyone, neither Chileans, Argentinians nor Mexicans. I am thankful for the warm welcome we received in Latin America. We’re proud to be here and share our passion for rally.
Sounds like he insulted South America in general..

[wrc2017]

Tanak mentioned being bothered by the number of Chilean Suns after one of the stages :D

In fact I think a few drivers complained about visibility, but straight after the stages drivers will mention the most obvious factor - which would've been the feeling of lack of grip.

If it's like GB.. and wet.. the hard base polishes up.. making it slippy. I think its just no one knew what to expect

[stefanvv]

Shh! Dont talk about punctures, Im Toyota fan over here.

You must be new.

[TypeR]

3min gaps now

[Gevin]

Now intresting part, what Neuville does on 30km stage what he didnt drive last time

[mknight]

Now intresting part, what Neuville does on 30km stage what he didnt drive last time

Yeah since he didn't get to drive it at speed and correct pace notes he should be given 20s faster time in SS2 to compensate.
(following the logic of some previous posts)

[AnttiL]

what did he said,that some they misunderstood?


Esapekka Lappi Rally
‏ @EsapekkaLappi


I feel sorry about the misunderstanding there’s around things I’ve said. I didn’t meant to hurt anyone, neither Chileans, Argentinians nor Mexicans. I am thankful for the warm welcome we received in Latin America. We’re proud to be here and share our passion for rally.

https://twitter.com/biobio/status/1126522965682806785

[Rallyper]

It's time for some punctures. The morning loop went smoothly.

Rally Chile has other type of stages. No necessary so much risks of punctures here, as it looks.

[stefanvv]

lol, we have a twin 1st split

[stefanvv]

Rally Chile has other type of stages. No necessary so much risks of punctures here, as it looks.

I'm messing around old man

[AnttiL]

Ogier is still faster at split 2 by 1.7s

Tänak again not matching Ogier and Neuville at the first split

[Mk2 RS2000]

It does in our country

[racerx1979]

Worst rally for the Choppa! Too many trees

[EstWRC]

again Ogier is amazing on this very fast finnish like first part

[dimviii]

lets see if Neuvilles time given at stage 2,will change after this pass

[Gevin]

SPL2 Tänak -1,3s

[Gevin]

lets see if Neuvilles time given at stage 2,will change after this pass

Hes 1st split is already 1,5s faster

[stefanvv]

So Ogier has the same advantage they gave to Neuville for just half the stage.

[er88]

Poor coverage. FS

[EstWRC]

Tänak already 5.2 up on Neuville about half the stage

[AnttiL]

Neuville will lose quite lot on this stage

[Gevin]

+7s Neuville SPL4 to Tänak

[EstWRC]

its cleaning now, Evans also coming fast

lets see Latvala

[dimviii]

Meeke just 0,7 from Ogier at split 3
Tanak flying

[Allez Andruet]

Come on JML, it's now or never!

[stefanvv]

Evans must have found something in the service, gogogo

[Gevin]

Tänak SPL5 -5s and Neu +9 already :)

[EstWRC]

Ott again making the difference after split 3

[USER47]

I guess Neuville should probably not be disputing that notional time anymore.:-D

[Rallyper]

So, what´s wrong with Mikkelsen...?

[Gevin]

So, what´s wrong with Mikkelsen...?

Inside his head.

[dimviii]

Neuville 7 sec faster from winning time at 1st loop.Definetely dried.

[Gevin]

SPL2 Latvala +0,7s to Tänak. Coming fine.

[Gevin]

Tänak SPL7 -10,7s to Ogier :eek: Neu +16,8s

[stefanvv]

Arghhh, Evans lost some time

[dimviii]

Tanak -24 sec from morning pass

[Allez Andruet]

Geez All Live, this like trying to listen a Manics concert in 2001 with RealPlayer.

[AnttiL]

Tanak -24 sec from morning pass

Quite amazing run, signature Tänak

[AnttiL]

Loeb has same first two splits as Latvala

[Allez Andruet]

When in this form, Tänak is untouchable. Hands down, amazing stuff.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Evans now slower..

Ends 0.1s faster !

[EstWRC]

what the hell Evans, lost the same amount with one split than with the rest of the stage

[Gevin]

Poor Mikkelsen :rolleyes: no speed at all...

[Allez Andruet]

Did that one rock really shock Mikkelsen this badly?

[er88]

Mikkelsen, Suninen and Lappi are having a shitshow battle. Not going their way at all unfortunately

[racerx1979]

So does this mean Andreas is not doing Finland? He's mentioned a few times the roads are reminiscent of Finland when asked about his lack of pace

[EstWRC]

Loeb is coming very nicely, only +4.5 in split 5

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Loeb is on pace now at the start.

[Allez Andruet]

What will happen when JML sees Tänak's time at the end of the stage?

[Gevin]

JML was happy at the end :)

[TypeR]

good guy Latvala, passed Neuville overall

[Gevin]

Loeb coming nicely, SPl6 +5,9s

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Close battles for 3rd & 5th and also decide road positions for tomorrow.

[Gevin]

4 stages driven and Mikkelsen & Lappi already +2min with minimal mistakes

[Mk2 RS2000]

So does this mean Andreas is not doing Finland? He's mentioned a few times the roads are reminiscent of Finland when asked about his lack of pace

He is quick on go kart type roads and hopeless on fast open flowing roads where the actual speed of them is outside of his comfort zone. A big fish in a small pond.

[Allez Andruet]

Lappi's so f-ing lost, terrible to see. Absolutely terrible.

[TypeR]

superb stage for Loeb

[racerx1979]

Loeb proving why he is a 9 time champ. Great stage by the Maestro

[EstWRC]

great time maestro!

[Allez Andruet]

Le Maestro! Beautiful!

[Tauri_J]

So does this mean Andreas is not doing Finland? He's mentioned a few times the roads are reminiscent of Finland when asked about his lack of pace

I'm amazed if he finishes this season in hyundai

[Allez Andruet]

Teemu Teemu Teemu :mad:

[racerx1979]

I'm amazed if he finishes this season in hyundai

With Adamo as boss he might be out by mid season...

[stefanvv]

Suninen doesn't sound happy.

[Mk2 RS2000]

I'm amazed if he finishes this season in hyundai

Its only his court actions that are keeping him there now

[racerx1979]

Its only his court actions that are keeping him there now

Wasn't the court bs all rumors anyways

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Great time from Rovanpera coming... well up on Ostberg.

[dimviii]

Rovanpera attacks

[Fast Eddie WRC]

No luck for Greensmith here.

[Gevin]

powersteering issue for Gus.

[Mk2 RS2000]

Wasn't the court bs all rumors anyways

All behind closed doors, My understanding is that expense of it all wasn't a consideration

[racerx1979]

He will need more than luck when competing with Mads and Kalle

[mousti]

Any news of the notional time of Neuville. Will it be changed?

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[racerx1979]

Any news of the notional time of Neuville. Will it be changed?

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They took off 15 more seconds

[TypeR]

Any news of the notional time of Neuville. Will it be changed?

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I thinks he should be happy with that +6.6 given..

[mknight]

Mikkelsen just finished 2nd in last rally and was faster than Loeb/Sordo in Sweden and Argentina respectively (and not slower than them in Monte/Mexico). He was fighting on podium in every rally of the season he drove so far. But yeah they will definitely kick him intermediately if they could....

Also this season quite a lot of drivers have had a rally where they were really slow:
Meeke - SWE, Latvala - COR, Lappi - multiple, Loeb - SWE, COR, Suninen - Argentina.

Looks like this will be a slow one for Mikkelsen.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

He will need more than luck when competing with Mads and Kalle

Engine cutting out and now power-steering issue is bad luck no matter what.

[racerx1979]

Mikkelsen just finished 2nd in last rally and was faster than Loeb/Sordo in Sweden and Argentina respectively (and not slower than them in Monte/Mexico). He was fighting on podium in every rally of the season he drove so far. But yeah they will definitely kick him intermediately if they could....

Also this season quite a lot of drivers have had a rally where they were really slow:
Meeke - SWE, Latvala - COR, Lappi - multiple, Loeb - SWE, COR, Suninen - Argentina.

Looks like this will be a slow one for Mikkelsen.

Let's not forget Argentina was his first podium since last year SWE.

[dimviii]

Rovanpera took the lead for 1,9 sec

[Gevin]

Wonder if sun will be problem for some drivers on SS5

[dimviii]

at stage 5 Neuville was faster at morning pass. Lets see if he can repeat it.

[EstWRC]

now 2 minute gaps again, what the hell

[steve.mandzij]

If Evans were to retire I'd be hitting all eight of my Pickems drivers bang on the money :D

[TypeR]

so much sun, wonder, if Lappi took his Sweden sunglasses with him :D would boost his pace

[racerx1979]

If Evans were to retire I'd be hitting all eight of my Pickems drivers bang on the money :D

Pretty good chance it will happen eventually

[EstWRC]

i dont udnerstand, the gap between Neuvilel is 2 minutes and the gap between Ogier and Tänak is 3 minutes

[Gevin]

Neuville wants that better starting pos. Ogier SPL1 +1,1s

[stefanvv]

Looks like Neuville was saving tyres on El Puma, lol

[AnttiL]

Rovanperä got past Østberg

[Gevin]

Tänak SPL1 -1,9s. Ogier +3s

[dimviii]

Neuville 4 sec faster from morning at split 2

[Gevin]

Ogier got Neu, now 1,4s faster on SPL4

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ogier faster now than TN.

[Allez Andruet]

Just stop it Thierry

[EstWRC]

i didnt get what was Neuvilles problem at the moment

[Gevin]

Neuville still crying about SS2 time

[er88]

What's he crying about??!!

[Allez Andruet]

There's a reason I've never been fan of Neuville and it was displayed right there.

[TypeR]

ffs Neuville.. what do you want? SS2 stage win..?

[USER47]

What's he crying about??!!
About last sentence in this:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D6NtdHJUYAAbeD2.jpg

[wrc2017]

Evan's way off

[Fast Eddie WRC]

FFS Evans.

[racerx1979]

It's the same for all drivers... A lot of emotions.. Ogier has his fair share of whining too. The only one calm and cool is Loeb, but I wouldn't dare compare the Maestro to these guys :)

[Tarmop]

It`s logical to file a complaint and hope for a miracle, but crying about it...even he can`t be so optimistic, after every single stage he has driven today, that he would have lost less than 6.6 seconds.

[Gevin]

All ok for Tänak. +55s split is wrong. -5,8s fastest at finish

[EstWRC]

Brilliant day Ott!

[Gevin]

Day not over yet :) But 10th starting pos for tomorrow

[EstWRC]

amazing first split by Jari! cmon keep it up!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Meeke ha ha

[er88]

Honest as ever by Meeke.

[Gevin]

Latvala coming SPL2 1,3s even faster than Tänak. Keep it up JML and take this starting pos for tomorrow :)

[EstWRC]

Latvala fastest in second split, -5 off Ogier

[dimviii]

if Latvala keep this pace will pass Ogier

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Awful from Evans when these stages are so like GB/Wales.

[er88]

Wtf is that all about Evans. Jesus

[Gevin]

Its just disgusting to watch Mikkelsen. +25s and almost went off also...

[er88]

Didn't think Mikkelsen was going fast enough to go off the road

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Latvala is flying !

[EstWRC]

Latvalas speed 0 for couple of seconds

[steve.mandzij]

Latvala is flying !These are the moments I live for as his fan :)

[racerx1979]

Latvala is flying !

Go JML...

[racerx1979]

Latvalas speed 0 for couple of seconds

Fooking hell!?

[EstWRC]

Fooking hell!?

yep, has lost 6 secs

[TypeR]

Latvala was obviuosly too fast..

[Gevin]

GOod, 2,4 front of Neuville.

[racerx1979]

yep, has lost 6 secs

Damn!! He would have been just ahead of Ogier too

[Gevin]

JML very angry....

[racerx1979]

JML about to get nuts

[EstWRC]

Lmao at latvala

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Stalled it.

[dimviii]

Latvala cracked lol

[Allez Andruet]

In Finnish JML said he hit the brakes too hard and that's why he stalled.

Such a shame anyway.

[AL14]

Ahhhh Jari Marri being Jari Matti, we will miss him we he will retire

[racerx1979]

Stupid Latvala lol

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Lappi faster than Evans !

[Rallyper]

Feeling sorry for JML.

But, one thing is clear: the top guys know their homework. JML is one of them. They do the correct pace notes. The second level drivers don´t...

[EstWRC]

In Finnish JML said he hit the brakes too hard and that's why he stalled.

Such a shame anyway.

actually the Toyotas stall quite often at junctions...especially Lappi had it many times last year and was very angry about it

although Latvala took the blame this time

[itix]

Latvala pissed = shit rally for Latvala
The most emotional guy in rallying is mega upset for tiny errors and subsequently ruins his own rallies.

[steve.mandzij]

Lmao at latvalaOur excitement lasted an entire half stage this time at least *

[Rallyper]

Latvala pissed = shit rally for Latvala
The most emotional guy in rallying is mega upset for tiny errors and subsequently ruins his own rallies.

He missed going up to 2nd...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Lappi struggling with confidence I expect.

Yep.

[EstWRC]

Our excitement lasted an entire half stage this time at least *

i was laughing the stage end interview, not his mistake

[racerx1979]

At least we can enjoy Loeb in his first gravel rally in the I20. Loeb for Finland and beyond. Boot Andreas already and beg Loeb to do more

[steve.mandzij]

He missed going up to 2nd...On the plus side he didn't lose time to 2nd either. If his pace continues he'll make it.

And at the very least it's awesome to see him with proper pace.

[Rallyper]

Maestro showing good pace...

[stefanvv]

The spirit in m-sport is strange.

[Gevin]

And compare Loeb and Mikkelsen times now...

[EstWRC]

awesome afternoon by the maestro.

[racerx1979]

Interesting comment from El Maestro "tomorrow will be opposite, it might be better to be behind"...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Loeb not sure if later starting will be good tomorrow.

[itix]

He missed going up to 2nd...He gained a place no? Most drivers would be happy with that.

Comoare it to the approach of the leading trio in the championship.

"yeah I stalled it in a junction. Lost maybe 5 seconds"

With Latvala

"bbblrrhag I'm an idiot uuuurghh bkearrrghh fucking hell".

Keeping your head cool is also an important aspect of being a rally driver. Latvala would have been champion a long time ago if he had that ability.

[EstWRC]

He mentioned if it rains but the forecast is dry?

[Gevin]

yeah he gained but was also ahead of Ogier. So that engine stall almost drop him both places

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Yes Teemu - not starting first tomorrow at least.

[TypeR]

Yes Teemu - not starting first tomorrow at least.
doesn't matter a thing for him at that pace.. starting first or last :D

[stefanvv]

Yes Teemu - not starting first tomorrow at least.

4th

[Gevin]

great fight going on wrc2 pro but they decided to show map on wrc all live and end :)

SPL4 Ostberg and Rovanperä same time

[Gevin]

Ostberg +0,8s to Kalle and overall +2,7s. Nice one

[Gevin]

Neuville just 2,4s behind Latvala but that SS2 red flag case not end yet. Hope they wont give time back to him...

[EstWRC]

"Even if it was two seconds I would think it's [too much]."

https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/143302/marshal-started-neuville-cancelled-run-too-early

[Esko]

great fight going on wrc2 pro but they decided to show map on wrc all live and end :)

SPL4 Ostberg and Rovanperä same time

Indeed, first time in WRC2 Pro we have a really nice batlle ongoing, but unfortunately we cann't see that since there is some coffee break reason to show the map.

[AnttiL]

Indeed, first time in WRC2 Pro we have a really nice batlle ongoing, but unfortunately we cann't see that since there is some coffee break reason to show the map.

Østberg doesn't even have an onboard camera kit, thanks to Bertelli

[jparker]

Some people are just too slow to understand why Mikkelsen is not fast.

[dimviii]

https://twitter.com/OfficialWRC/status/1126974942900256769

[Munkvy]

Didn't Neuvilles time assessment say it was based on performance so far and they would compare how he does on the 2nd running? Where he was 17.6s off 1st? So shouldn't they adjust his time to be worse?

[steve.mandzij]

https://twitter.com/OfficialWRC/status/1126974942900256769Looking forward to tomorrow, if he can keep that last stage pace throughout he'll be well in the podium battles.

Just needs to cool down for once!

[RS]

You guys have a pretty short memory.. yes he is pretty bad here but Mikkelsen finished second in Argentina just a couple of weeks ago.

[RS]

Østberg doesn't even have an onboard camera kit, thanks to Bertelli

What? They are that short of on board cameras?