88. Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo 2020

[Andre Oliveira]

https://www.ewrc-results.com/images/posters/poster_mc2020.jpg

https://www.ewrc-results.com/timetable/59972-rallye-automobile-de-monte-carlo-2020/

[Andre Oliveira]

Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT

#1 Ott Tänak / Martin Järveoja
#11 Thierry Neuville / Nicolas Gilsoul

[EstWRC]

it may sound harsh but i already like to see this rally as next

the excitement is big...

[rp]

it may sound harsh but i already like to see this rally as next

the excitement is big...

Try to prepare that Tänak might not be able to fight for the win in Rallye Monte Carlo. Surely already in Rally Sweden...

[AnttiL]

route overview:

SS1 is new
SS2 was last used in 2018, has the legendary hairpins sequence at the beginning

SS3 is modified from a 2019 stage
SS4 is new
SS5 was SS2 (night stage) in 2019

SS9 same as 2019, goes over the Ancelle skiing center
SS10 was SS1 (night stage) in 2019

Sunday is the same as before.

[AL14]

Try to prepare that Tänak might not be able to fight for the win in Rallye Monte Carlo. Surely already in Rally Sweden...

I'm very curious to see how Tanak will drive with Hyundai on tarmac, although Monte is not quite representative of an actual tarmac rally. A lot of drivers had problems with the i20 except Neuville.

[Morte66]

So, no weather forecast yet?

[Already excited about Monte.]

[sinepikohv]

Ogier will surely win. I think Monte Carlo won't show us anything about Ott's relationship with the Hyundai. Sweden will, though.

[Duvel]

Anybody know when they wil release the maps for the 2020 edition?
What are the must do's for a monte virgin?
(Turini wont be possible, whe fly back on Sunday already).
Whe stay in Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes, so any good places around there would be awsome)

[Kalm]

if Hyundais lineup is gonna be Loeb-Neuville-Tänak, who have combined number of 103 rally wins, is it the "most rally wins " lineup ever ?

[AnttiL]

Anybody know when they wil release the maps for the 2020 edition?

Usually they keep it secret until christmas time. But look up my previous post about the route, most of the stages can be figured out already.

[Duvel]

Usually they keep it secret until christmas time. But look up my previous post about the route, most of the stages can be figured out already.

Ok, thanks for that already.

[Duvel]

Last year there was a stage which had a very long strait whit a field behind it. Almost half of the cars got into the field to take the left turn, anybody know that?

[EstWRC]

Last year there was a stage which had a very long strait whit a field behind it. Almost half of the cars got into the field to take the left turn, anybody know that?

This one https://www.ewrc-results.com/results/42870-rallye-automobile-de-monte-carlo-2018/?s=154133

[AnttiL]

This one https://www.ewrc-results.com/results/42870-rallye-automobile-de-monte-carlo-2018/?s=154133

Not run in 2020

[Sardalense]

route overview:

SS1 is new
SS2 was last used in 2018, has the legendary hairpins sequence at the beginning

SS3 is modified from a 2019 stage
SS4 is new
SS5 was SS2 (night stage) in 2019

SS9 same as 2019, goes over the Ancelle skiing center
SS10 was SS1 (night stage) in 2019

Sunday is the same as before.

Malijai-Puimichel is not new, maybe new to the current generation of drivers but is an old Monte Carlo stage not used since 1994. Back then his lenght was 12.32 km.

[Sulland]

Hoping for an Alpine R GT in MC next year, but might be to early. But it looks quick already. Maybe with an "old" french driver......

[EstWRC]

68 days left....

[Katvala]

It's a long time to wait

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[Andre Oliveira]

Hopefully we will see some tests before.

[Eli]

https://www.ewrc-results.com/images/posters/poster_mc2020.jpg

https://www.ewrc-results.com/timetable/59972-rallye-automobile-de-monte-carlo-2020/

Oh the irony...I know it's been a troublesome car and it's been a long time since their golden years with Loeb but I'll be genuinely sad not to see a WRC Citroën team at the event for the first time since 2001.

[Atob WRC]

When will be published the maps? We need to organize!! ;-)

[AnttiL]

When will be published the maps? We need to organize!! ;-)

Last year it was first week of January...

[kornes]

Hello! does anyone know if this year there will be official merchandise stores in Gap? In the year 2014 there were, but in the year 2016 there were not. I don't know in the following years ... Thanks

[wwbroe]

Hello! does anyone know if this year there will be official merchandise stores in Gap? In the year 2014 there were, but in the year 2016 there were not. I don't know in the following years ... Thanks

There are shops in the GAP service area, at least there were the last years.:)

[kornes]

There are shops in the GAP service area, at least there were the last years.:)

In the year 2016 I only saw the WRC store and the ACM store in the service. Ford, Hyunday, Citroen and VW I didn't see them.
In 2014 the official stores were on the main road, but in 2016 they were not, so I asked

[dimviii]

Gryazin testing for Monte
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=15&v=Kt_SwVF8sz8&feature=emb_logo


https://www.facebook.com/gryazin.nikolay/posts/2470772386469816:0

[denkimi]

Gryazin testing for Monte
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=15&v=Kt_SwVF8sz8&feature=emb_logo


https://www.facebook.com/gryazin.nikolay/posts/2470772386469816:0
3 corners and he is finished.

[pantealex]

Confirmed:
1st ever WRC entry for Rally2+Kit, Dacia Sandero "R4"

[Sulland]

Confirmed:
1st ever WRC entry for Rally2+Kit, Dacia Sandero "R4"

who will drive it?

[Allez Andruet]

who will drive it?

https://twitter.com/ASMmotorsport/status/1205835735674298370?s=19

[SubaruNorway]

who will drive it?

James May.

[Rallyper]

James May.

May James? James who? :)

[dupanton]

Belgian Luc Caprasse (gentleman driver) will start with a Abarth 124.

[dupanton]

Found a list with rumoured entries:

O.Tanak / M.Jarveoja Hyundai I20 coupe WRC
T.Neuville / N.Gilsoul Hyundai I20 coupe WRC
S.Loeb / D.Elena Hyundai I20 coupe WRC
S.Ogier / J.Ingrassia Toyota Yaris WRC
E.Evans / S.Martin Toyota Yaris WRC
K.Rovanpera / J.Halttunen Toyota Yaris WRC
T.Katsuta / D.Barritt Toyota Yaris WRC
T.Suninen / TBA Ford Fiesta WRC (Rumeur)

Y.Rossel / B.Fulcrand Citroen C3 R5
N.Gryazin / Y.Fedorov ? (Rumeur)
M.Miele / ? Skoda Fabia R5 (Rumeur)
O.Solberg / ? Volkswagen Polo R R5 (Rumeur)
Y.Bonato / ? Citroen C3 R5 (Rumeur)
N.Latil / ? Volkswagen polo R5 (Rumeur)
B.Pierrat / ? Volkswagen polo R5
E.Brazzoli / ? Ford Fiesta R5 (Rumeur)
G.Munster / L.Louka Skoda Fabia R5
O.Burri / ? ? ? R5 (Rumeur)
S.Althaus / ? ? ? ? (Rumeur)
C.Ganguet / ? Ford Fiesta R5 (Rumeur)

L.Caprasse / R.Herman Fiat 124 Abarth RGT

E.Dionisio / F.Grimaldi Diacia Sandero R4

R.Someschini / ? Citroen DS3 R3T

[Duvel]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uuWuos5Itw

The First images, whit the Citroen in Monte, anyone know it?

[Fredouye]

Maps are available : https://acm.mc/edition/rallye-monte-carlo-edition-2020/infos-spectateurs/itineraires-zones-public/

[AnttiL]

And here https://www.rally-maps.com/Rallye-Monte-Carlo-2020

[kornes]

Are they very restrictive with the ZE in recent years?

[dimviii]

Just over a month is missing at the Rallye Monte-Carlo, the traditional opening round of the WRC World Championship.

Day after day, the first programs of drivers and teams that will participate in the race come out.

Well one of these concerns our Umberto Scandola, in fact according to what Fabrizio Cravero reports on the website wikirace.it it would seem that the Hyundai Rally Team Italia team has entered the Veronese at WRC3 with the Hyundai I20 R5.

The program should start from the legendary Monte Carlo and then continue in another five or six races that have not yet been revealed.

https://www.rallyssimo.it/2019/12/22/wrc-umberto-scandola-al-via-del-rally-monte-carlo-e-del-wrc3/

[Andre Oliveira]

via eWRC-results.com

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMd5C2rXYAYYVDa?format=png&name=small

[EstWRC]

the numbers for crews are confirmed or its just your thinking?

Rovanpera 69? Really? Hanninen had it

[Fast Eddie WRC]

the numbers for crews are confirmed or its just your thinking?

Rovanpera 69? Really? Hanninen had it

This has its own thread mate...

[mknight]

That's actually a lot of news there...

- 3x Fiesta
- no extra Hyundai (so no Sordo, Mikkelsen or Breen in Hyundai WRC)

[dupanton]

That's actually a lot of news there...

- 3x Fiesta
- no extra Hyundai (so no Sordo, Mikkelsen or Breen in Hyundai WRC)

News or speculation?

[RS]

via eWRC-results.com

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMd5C2rXYAYYVDa?format=png&name=small

Presume there is more to come?

[jbmarcus21]

Google Earth Map Rallye WRC Monte Carlo 2020 is now online ► http://bit.ly/30UA1Ow

[kornes]

Google Earth Map Rallye WRC Monte Carlo 2020 is now online ► http://bit.ly/30UA1Ow

Thanks!

[wwbroe]

Google Earth Map Rallye WRC Monte Carlo 2020 is now online ► http://bit.ly/30UA1Ow

Great work as usual:bounce:

[wyler]

Another R4 kit: fiat 500X by Milano Racing for Astier

#RallyeMonteCarlo 2020 ��

We are happy to announce that Raphaël Astier will be at the start of the next Monte-Carlo Rally with the Fiat 500X Rallye2 Kit ��
This is the first time that the R4 Oreca Kit will be used in the world championship, and it’s also the return in the wrc of an Italian 4-wheel drive rally car after many years of absence.

See you in a few days for the tests ����

https://www.facebook.com/TeamMilanoRacing/photos/a.554829311252023/2658618867539713/?type=3&theater

[pantealex]

Entrylist for SWEDEN will be published friday January 17th... (only 3 days after entries close)

Hoping that MONTE entries will come before that ;)

[AnttiL]

http://itgetsfasternow.com/2019/12/29/route-preview-rallye-monte-carlo-2020/

Route preview. About a third of the route is new from last year.

[papar007]

What time the stages are closing for the spectators?
Thanks

[satnav]

I would be very grateful if anyone has the password for the RG2, I would appreciate if you would share it with me via a PM.

Thanks in advance folks

[satnav]

What time the stages are closing for the spectators?
Thanks

For the road closing time if you go to https://acm.mc/en/edition/rallye-monte-carlo-edition-2020/infos-spectateurs/cartes-interactives/
Open whatever stage you want the info for and zoom into the TC at the start off the stage and click it the road closing time is there , for stage 1 it is 18:38 until 22:38 , but don't forget if there is a lot of spectator movement on a stage the Police will close the stage earlier if they see fit .
Hope this helps

[scn]

What time the stages are closing for the spectators?
Thanks

Official times are not kept. Stages can be closed much earlier, according to what police thinks. Also, access roads are sometimes closed even one or two hours before, and you have to walk two, three or even eight kilometers to reach the stage.

[papar007]

Thanks

[satnav]

At Monte it is better to arrive early and sit in the car for a bit , or arrive late and walk for miles ……..

[papar007]

I was there in 2012 so I have some experience.This time I 'll come with a camper so if there is any suggestion about where to go it would be very helpful. Thanks

[Mirek]

If I went with a camper I would drive the selected stage an evening before, choose my place, park the camper as close as possible and have a party :)

[Melmisek]

As Mirek said. I visit the rally by camper every year last 12 years. And this year I will go to Shakedown, SS3 and SS9. There is a new stage every year for me as they change the stages every year, or at least part of them, especially friday´s stages. But it makes Monte special.

[RS]

Why does it take ACM so damn long to release the entry list? Didn't entries close weeks ago?

[dimviii]

Oliver

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2020/post-157-0-43450100-1578484749.jpg

[RS]

Haha, Polo in Skoda colours :D

Reverse of 2012.

[dimviii]

Οliver video
https://youtu.be/4fjzbTX7GeU

[dimviii]

Camilli
https://twitter.com/EricCamilli/status/1214986902677413889

[PLuto]

Why does it take ACM so damn long to release the entry list? Didn't entries close weeks ago?

They want allow other drivers to join the entry list...

[dimviii]

Camilli
https://youtu.be/DK02TP71S1k

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ostberg
https://youtu.be/SV7wTJ6pZmQ

[Fast Eddie WRC]

amikkelsenrally Verified

I’m sad that we will not take part in @rally_montecarlo but we will still take part of the recce and I hope to be back behind the steering wheel ASAP!

[Duvel]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uuWuos5Itw

The First images, whit the Citroen in Monte, anyone know it?

No one got an idea?

[AnttiL]

No one got an idea?

https://www.rally-maps.com/Rallye-Monte-Carlo-2020/Saint-L%C3%A9ger-les-M%C3%A9l%C3%A8zes-La-B%C3%A2tie-Neuve

4 km from start

[Duvel]

For the experts,

Would a timing like this be possible?

On thursday evening, walking to the hairpins after 2km in stage, wil parking in the village of Bayons be possible?

For Friday we were thinking of doing stage SS5 in Notre dames de Laus
Than SS6 (service is in between) entering from Tallard
Than moving on to SS8 at Jarjayes
Possible service after that.

On saturday, stage SS9 saint leger, hairpins after town of Ancelle, walking from that town.
Than second pas of Saint Leger, at the start, as we are staying in that village during the rally.

[Duvel]

Thanks!

Would like to see a typical slow and snowy hairpin to, any tips for that?

[rage82]

For the experts,

Would a timing like this be possible?

On thursday evening, walking to the hairpins after 2km in stage, wil parking in the village of Bayons be possible?

For Friday we were thinking of doing stage SS5 in Notre dames de Laus
Than SS6 (service is in between) entering from Tallard
Than moving on to SS8 at Jarjayes
Possible service after that.

On saturday, stage SS9 saint leger, hairpins after town of Ancelle, walking from that town.
Than second pas of Saint Leger, at the start, as we are staying in that village during the rally.Thursday evening - I'm not sure how accessible those hairpins are. If I'm not mistaken that area was closed for public in 2018. In 2017 it was possible to park in Bayons and to walk to the spot but there were people standing from 13-14:00 and the start of the stage was at around the same time as this year.
Saturday - In 2017 we were standing at the first hairpin after Ancelle, it was very fast and easy to access this spot from the resort, we have parked near the ski lift. There were some snow and ice even on the second pass and it was a sunny and relatively warm day.

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[Sulland]

When can we expect the entry list?
Acm are always quick....

[AnttiL]

When can we expect the entry list?
Acm are always quick....

Monday

[Simmi]

On saturday, stage SS9 saint leger, hairpins after town of Ancelle, walking from that town.

This was exactly my plan too. Staying in Ancelle. But I saw on the official map that these hairpins are in a 'no public' zone. I wondered how much that would be enforced?

https://acm.mc/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/P19-ES9-11-spectateurs-A.pdf

[Duvel]

[QUOTE=Simmi;1238759]This was exactly my plan too. Staying in Ancelle. But I saw on the official map that these hairpins are in a 'no public' zone. I wondered how much that would be enforced?


https://acm.mc/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/P19-ES9-11-spectateurs-A.pdf[/QUOTE

First of those hairpins is allowed as spectator zone I think, the hairpin just before is also nice

[Duvel]

Thursday evening - I'm not sure how accessible those hairpins are. If I'm not mistaken that area was closed for public in 2018. In 2017 it was possible to park in Bayons and to walk to the spot but there were people standing from 13-14:00 and the start of the stage was at around the same time as this year.
Saturday - In 2017 we were standing at the first hairpin after Ancelle, it was very fast and easy to access this spot from the resort, we have parked near the ski lift. There were some snow and ice even on the second pass and it was a sunny and relatively warm day.

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For ss2 wil wil take the gamble, getting there in time so we have other options stil

[tommeke_B]

When you drive towards the start of SS2, in Bayons you can go left and leave the main road, then you have a small road you can follow (it runs +- parallel with the main road), and it also leads to the start. Last time we used it in 2017 we got very close to the start. Arrived too late to be allowed to walk on the stage however, we went there after the stage was stopped following Paddon's accident, not knowing yet what exactly happened.

[AnttiL]

These are the two stages you cannot preview on WRC+

SS1 https://youtu.be/wbSbkhV-dsc
SS4+7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F_BCkq8BJg

Look at SS4+7 at 7:00, it's crazy fast

[tommeke_B]

On SS4/7 the righthander just after 8min will be an epic spot to watch.

[Duvel]

When you drive towards the start of SS2, in Bayons you can go left and leave the main road, then you have a small road you can follow (it runs +- parallel with the main road), and it also leads to the start. Last time we used it in 2017 we got very close to the start. Arrived too late to be allowed to walk on the stage however, we went there after the stage was stopped following Paddon's accident, not knowing yet what exactly happened.

To take the parallel road was already the plan, but thanks for the confirmation!
How long before did you arrive when you where not allowed to walk there?

[tommeke_B]

I'm not sure anymore, I think approximately 40 minutes before the stage started, which is quite late nowadays, in WRC... If you arrive more than 1,5 hours in advance I wouldn't expect any problems.

[AnttiL]

On SS4/7 the righthander just after 8min will be an epic spot to watch.

Yes, also long view of the cars on the fields.

The passings of villages at the beginning of the stage are super narrow and tricky. There should be more of those at the end of the stage.

[T16]

On SS4/7 the righthander just after 8min will be an epic spot to watch.

Interesting. You think they'll be flat through there, or having to lift, given the speed they will be doing and the imminent left coming up?

[tommeke_B]

Interesting. You think they'll be flat through there, or having to lift, given the speed they will be doing and the imminent left coming up?

If it's dry... With the speed they'll be arriving definitely not flat out on the right hander. The wide-angle of the onboard camera makes the road look a bit wider and straigher than it actually is. The left hander after it is nothing to worry about, as the speed will be broken by this first corner and that corner is faster.

Very interesting section. Also the left hander after 9min05 caught my eye, tricky one, and no margin.

But of course I'm just an amateur who makes his own idea from the onboard footage, I could be totally wrong. :)

[satnav]

Just watched the video off SS4/7 as far as I can make out from 6:57 to 8:38 on the video would be in the no public area.

[Eli]

Entry list is out: http://planetemarcus.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Entrylist_MonteCarlo_2020.pdf

As expected, no surprises lie there.

[Andre Oliveira]

Entry list: https://www.ewrc-results.com/entries/59972-rallye-automobile-de-monte-carlo-2020/

[Got Mail]

Entry list: https://www.ewrc-results.com/entries/59972-rallye-automobile-de-monte-carlo-2020/

No Loubet.

[mousti]

No obvious Skoda pilot enlisted here. So my guess is from Sweden off, Oliver Solberg with Skoda.

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[Rallyper]

One week to go and FIA has not any official 2020 Entry List on their website. What they have is last years Entry list under 2020 headline. Can you believe?

It´s a disgrase!! :( :(

[AnttiL]

https://www.yr.no/place/France/Provence-Alpes-C%C3%B4te_d%E2%80%99Azur/Gap/long.html

Current forecast giving rain for Monte Friday. I know it's not exactly snowfall, but still changing conditions, and all kind of rain or snowfall was absent from last year's Monte.

I also know it's too early (it's too early in Monte until the stage starts)

[EstWRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOZP8fuX0AAa0a6?format=jpg&name=medium

[mknight]

Looks like Lappi and Suninen have different colors of the top of the wing? (or there is some very bad lightning)

[doubled1978]

Looks like Lappi and Suninen have different colors of the top of the wing? (or there is some very bad lightning)

Looks Green, Yellow, Red for the wing cords to me.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Red on Greensmith's wing to match his Crown Oil sponsors.

[Duvel]

Red on Greensmith's wing to match his Crown Oil sponsors.
Nice cars those Fords! So that Jocius guy will drive the same kind of livary?

[AnttiL]

Nice cars those Fords! So that Jocius guy will drive the same kind of livary?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOVhce2WkAUHHtq?format=jpg&name=medium

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Toyota preview
https://toyotagazooracing.com/release/2020/wrc/rd01-preview.html

[Fredouye]

There seems to be an error on their map.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200117/7ff866f0839dfe88524eded31c650502.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200117/7524960051b16c5e76956610c549d46e.jpg

[AnttiL]

2019 map

[Fast Eddie WRC]

M-Sport preview
https://www.m-sport.co.uk/single-post/2020/01/17/READY-TO-TAKE-THEIR-CHANCE

[mknight]

After I saw Toyota preview saying Evans had good "speed" in Monte in the past I went back to check his history there.

It actually is one of his worst rallies with two 6th places as best result. So there certainly is room for improvement.

[T16]

After I saw Toyota preview saying Evans had good "speed" in Monte in the past I went back to check his history there.

It actually is one of his worst rallies with two 6th places as best result. So there certainly is room for improvement.

Having good speed on an event is different to overall results though.

[dimviii]

Monte entry list
https://acm.mc/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/entry-list-approved-20200113-update-17012020.pdf

[mknight]

Having good speed on an event is different to overall results though.

That's why I looked it up. Normally a press release would talk about "good results" or "succes" in the past. When they talk about speed it's immediatelly obvious that results weren't good.

[er88]

Can't wait to see how Evans does. So pleased he's finally got his big break as he deserves it.

Just hope he can handle the pressure. In reality Toyota need him to get to the level of the top 3 drivers if they are to have any chance of the manufacturers title. So hope if Evans increases his speed that mistakes don't start to creep in as a result.

[Rallyper]

Monte entry list
https://acm.mc/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/entry-list-approved-20200113-update-17012020.pdf

Finally! Less than a week before event...

[dimviii]

Oliver about Monte
https://www.oliversolberg.com/montecarlo2020

[Fast Eddie WRC]

After I saw Toyota preview saying Evans had good "speed" in Monte in the past I went back to check his history there.

It actually is one of his worst rallies with two 6th places as best result. So there certainly is room for improvement.

It means he's set some fast times there. He is very quick on the tarmac but needs to cut out the mistakes.

[dimviii]

Camilli
https://youtu.be/UpanCwH8QRM

[Andre Oliveira]

Pedro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XRYCNn9yZI

Fourmaux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObAUki55vuM

Yates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h5QHtNN0Uk

[EstWRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOlmDQkU8AElmtB?format=jpg&name=900x900

[dimviii]

Rallye Sport
@RallyeSport
·
1h
Des ouvreurs bien connus sur ce Monte-Carlo #WRC

S.Jean-Joseph (Ogier)
B.Thiry (Neuville)
M.Kangur (Tänak)
P.Magaud (Loeb)
M.Hirvonen (Rovanperä)
J.Hänninen (Katsuta)
B.Bouffier (Solberg)

[satnav]

Rallye Sport
@RallyeSport
·
1h
Des ouvreurs bien connus sur ce Monte-Carlo #WRC

S.Jean-Joseph (Ogier)
B.Thiry (Neuville)
M.Kangur (Tänak)
P.Magaud (Loeb)
M.Hirvonen (Rovanperä)
J.Hänninen (Katsuta)
B.Bouffier (Solberg)

Excellent , the full list is here ; https://www.rallye-sport.fr/les-ouvreurs-du-monte-carlo-2020/

[AndyRAC]

Hanninen & Bouffier reminds me of 2011....and tyre choices deciding the event.....(must go and watch on YouTube)

[RS]

Rallye Sport
@RallyeSport
·
1h
Des ouvreurs bien connus sur ce Monte-Carlo #WRC

S.Jean-Joseph (Ogier)
B.Thiry (Neuville)
M.Kangur (Tänak)
P.Magaud (Loeb)
M.Hirvonen (Rovanperä)
J.Hänninen (Katsuta)
B.Bouffier (Solberg)

A few on that list where the ice crew would probably be quicker than the actual crew.

[T16]

Assuming Gwyndaf is helping Elfyn?

[jparker]

https://youtu.be/UfhGcQnGHA0

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[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOu5hUEXUAIPVdy?format=jpg&name=large

[dimviii]

Rallirinki / Teemu
@HartusvuoriWRC
This is how it looks on #RallyeMonteCarlo SS3/6 Curbans-Venterol today. It looks like Monte. A lot of icy patches between the dry patches on both uphill and downhill sections.
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@MKiviaho

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOvMQKgWsAAkmLm?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOvMQl5WAAED85D?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOvMRPGXsAAwbev?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOvMSrWWsAEnypC?format=jpg&name=large

#WRC

[EstWRC]

Elena like always in good mood https://twitter.com/DanosElena/status/1219303176328957953?s=20

unfortunately cant understand what he says, lol

[tomhlord]

Assuming Gwyndaf is helping Elfyn?

The man, the myth, the bus-driving legend: https://youtu.be/FCuj2ah6D7g?t=881

[MartijnS]

https://www.facebook.com/522556857903035/posts/1548235922001785/?d=n

[T16]

The man, the myth, the bus-driving legend: https://youtu.be/FCuj2ah6D7g?t=881

Isn’t he just! Used to make slippers for the local church in his spare time, if I remember.
Met him on the 2017 rally GB when he was stuck because of some bad parking (not mine) but I needed to move my van so he could get out and there was no way it would turn in the space available... no problem for Gyndaff.. he summoned some help and they lifted the back end of the van around and we were all away.
Gave me a thanks and a solid nod and went back to meet Elfyn in service.
Top man!

[EstWRC]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWY2cQf7VK8

[papar007]

Can anyone tell me any iconic place for Friday and Saturday please

[Fast Eddie WRC]

DirtFish@DirtFishRally

Rally Monte-Carlo Weather Report: it’s snowing at the top of the Col de Turini.

[dimviii]

https://www.zupimages.net/up/20/04/znyv.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2020/post-1812-0-71407200-1579607489.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2020/post-1812-0-28399200-1579607500.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2020/post-1812-0-37546700-1579607584.jpg

[dimviii]

shakedown photos from Rallirinki / Teemu
@HartusvuoriWRC

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOz9ry5WoAUq0tj?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOz9rEiX4AESsTy?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOz9qj8WoAMdjW3?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOz9p2sW4AAgvK7?format=jpg&name=large

[dimviii]

Ben Constanduros
@BenConsty
·
It’s confirmed :- I am heading to @rallyemontecarl
to Stage end report alongside a revised line up - excited to catch up with old friends and be part of the @OfficialWRC
Orange Revolution!

[dimviii]

Daniel Elena
@DanosElena
·
You let us pass @nicolasgilsoul
and @thierryneuville
or do I reveal the hidden side ?! #Intimidation #WRC #RallyeMonteCarlo

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOzcssbXsAI9dkA?format=jpg&name=large

[dimviii]

Rallirinki / Teemu
@HartusvuoriWRC
·
3h
SS1 Malijai - Puimichel is fully dry now on Tuesday. Stage is smooth and clean until the tight hairpin left at 5,5 km and thereon it gets slow and twisty with some dirt already on the road.
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@MKiviaho
#RallyeMonteCarlo

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOzUx_oWsAAE6zX?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOzUycCWkAAcifs?format=jpg&name=large
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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOzUzYTWkAA8Ebh?format=jpg&name=large

[dimviii]

A doting mother decided that she had to have the room to film her son crossing the Col during the last day of the event. She didn’t even stay the night. Arriving by helicopter, she made her way to the best balcony in town, had her man film her son as he blasted by, paid the patron €3000 and then left. Now I’ve heard about rooms you can rent for the hour, but this has to be some kind of record.

https://www.dirtfish.com/rally/a-night-on-the-col/

[er88]

https://www.zupimages.net/up/20/04/znyv.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2020/post-1812-0-71407200-1579607489.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2020/post-1812-0-28399200-1579607500.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2020/post-1812-0-37546700-1579607584.jpgFinally some pics of the cars in the service park! Cheers

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOwFQuYWkAAG2wP?format=jpg&name=medium
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOwFQufXkAEWxCS?format=jpg&name=small

[T16]

Can anyone help... am I correct in thinking the first stage is live UK time at 19:38? Thanks..

[Simmi]

Long shot but has anyone on here been up on Turini in recent years? Just wondering how bad it will be in terms of crowd size/walk from the car etc. Wondering what time to arrive - accessing through Moulinet. Any general advice welcome - reply or PMs. Thanks guys.

[dimviii]

haha

http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2020/post-1181-0-06234400-1579619869.jpg

[EstWRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOzqkyqWsAcFQ1e?format=jpg&name=medium
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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOzXpylU8AEANDr?format=jpg&name=medium
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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOzPS2dXkAEJXN7?format=jpg&name=medium


credit https://twitter.com/El_Risson

[Rallyper]

Can anyone help... am I correct in thinking the first stage is live UK time at 19:38? Thanks..

Yes. It should be correct. RMC has UTC +1 and UK has UTC+0

[dimviii]

video from service park
https://youtu.be/gzDSQiX7y-M

[SubaruNorway]

Can anyone help... am I correct in thinking the first stage is live UK time at 19:38? Thanks..

"Your time" says both on wrc.com and ewrc itinerary

[wyler]

hyundai with the old -not central- exhaust pipe?

[logwrc]

video from service park
https://youtu.be/gzDSQiX7y-MSo from that video it seems exhaust pipe is in its old location on tanaks car?


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[lluisva555]

Right... but the diffuser is missing... we'll have to wait until tomorrow probably...

[dimviii]

https://www.redbullcontentpool.com/international/AP-22UVNUNCD2111?linkId=81000631

[EstWRC]

First hug of the season https://twitter.com/hmsgofficial/status/1219678398232125440?s=21

[dimviii]

- I look forward very much to the future. I immediately saw that we were working well with Esapeka. We had pretty much the same adjustments in the tests and it looks like we want to take the car in the same direction, Suninen explains.

Below is a preview of the Monte Carlo World Rally, where Sebastien Loeb talks about the challenges of the classic race. The story continues after the video.


Pre-Rally Tests Suninen drove completely on dry asphalt, which is a small minus overall. The Monte Carlo Rally is sure to come with ice, if not snow.

- I really did test on dry asphalt and at least on the surface the feeling was good. For more difficult conditions on ice and snow, I have to rely on my experience. This is now the fourth time in Montana, so I'm already feeling a bit better, Suninen apricots.

- This rally is always a lottery. However, I have an experienced group of front cars that I fully trust. So anything is possible.

https://www.rallit.fi/teemu-suninen-muistuttaa-monte-carlon-rallin-haasteesta-se-kisa-on-aina-lottoa/

[steve.mandzij]

https://www.zupimages.net/up/20/04/znyv.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2020/post-1812-0-71407200-1579607489.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2020/post-1812-0-28399200-1579607500.jpg
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_01_2020/post-1812-0-37546700-1579607584.jpgIs that Toyota rear end new?

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[EstWRC]

nope, they have used it on Wales rally GB for instance

[dimviii]

Elfyn Evans
@ElfynEvans
Another busy day. More snow on the stages than we expected and some of it should remain for the rally. #EE33

[kornes]

it seems that another year there will not be much snow in the stages

[dimviii]

@TakamotoKatsuta
Monte Carlo Recce day2 done.
Tricky mixed conditions on some of stages.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EO1Fe0FXkAAMtMJ?format=jpg&name=small
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EO1Fe0LXsAAiuYU?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

[EstWRC]

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credit and more https://www.facebook.com/pg/julienpixelrallye/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1545339095629227
and https://www.facebook.com/pg/damiensaulnierphotographie/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1459358060890840

[dimviii]

a big bravo to Neuville!
https://www.facebook.com/113087855399429/posts/3413906645317517/

[racerx1979]

First hug of the season https://twitter.com/hmsgofficial/status/1219678398232125440?s=21

What did I say about my crystal ball predictions... many hugs by the Italian thug!

[EstWRC]

About Solberg https://www.dirtfish.com/rally/petter-solberg-oliver-will-be-slow-on-the-monte/

[EstWRC]

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credit to https://www.facebook.com/EpicRallyTribe2.0/posts/1285062155025452

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I see Shakedown will be live on WRC+... no more messing with Facebook. :)

[EstWRC]

It was like that last year too....

[Fast Eddie WRC]

It was like that last year too....

But it didnt show on the EPG like it does now, it just came on at the last minute after they were saying it would be on FB.

[dimviii]

I see Shakedown will be live on WRC+... no more messing with Facebook. :)

Sébastien Loeb

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Meet in an hour in front of the @HMSGOfficial structure
for a signing session or at 4:01 p.m. for the start of Shakedown, which will be followed live on my Facebook page thanks to #WRCplus

[dimviii]

Rallirinki / Teemu
@HartusvuoriWRC
SS2 Bayons - Bréziers is now a mixture of snow, ice and dry tarmac. Open sections on the fields have deep cuts already from the recce, bringing dirt to the road.
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@MKiviaho
#RallyeMonteCarlo #WRC

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EO4lVPfXUAE0lep?format=jpg&name=large
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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EO4lVmJWoAEMOhw?format=jpg&name=large

[EstWRC]

Vid from service park from today https://youtu.be/Nt_TEWOij_g

Hyundai has roofscoops in national flag colours. Toyota still with their stripes on the mirrors.

[Rally Power]

A doting mother decided that she had to have the room to film her son crossing the Col during the last day of the event. She didn’t even stay the night. Arriving by helicopter, she made her way to the best balcony in town, had her man film her son as he blasted by, paid the patron €3000 and then left. Now I’ve heard about rooms you can rent for the hour, but this has to be some kind of record.
https://www.dirtfish.com/rally/a-night-on-the-col/

This Dirtfish media thing is looking promising! Btw, Clark sounds way better in writing…

[dimviii]

Rallirinki / Teemu
SS 10/12 La Bréole - Selonnet has the most snowy conditions so far. For a tarmac stage this is really bumpy. #RallyeMonteCarlo #WRC
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@MKiviaho

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[dimviii]

skakedown already

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EO4-kE-X0AAPMHV?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EO43Q5OXUAAonvW?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

[dimviii]

https://www.ewrc.cz/images/2020/photos/rallye_automobile_de_monte_carlo_2020/hfr_dsc_6830.jpg
https://www.ewrc.cz/images/2020/photos/rallye_automobile_de_monte_carlo_2020/hfr_dsc_9149.jpg
https://www.ewrc.cz/images/2020/photos/rallye_automobile_de_monte_carlo_2020/hfr_dsc_9190.jpg
https://www.ewrc.cz/images/2020/photos/rallye_automobile_de_monte_carlo_2020/hfr_dsc_6916.jpg

https://www.ewrc.cz/foto/59972-rallye-automobile-de-monte-carlo-2020/515/

[dimviii]

live shake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI8b7VyFjV8

[Rallyper]

Finally!
hello guys! Exciting four days to come!

[Rallyper]

So much lagging!!! :(

[TypeR]

Who the hell does Toyota's sticker-bombing? another random Microsoft sticker on paddle shifter..

[EstWRC]

Ogiers first run slower than last year with Citroen

But we know the years aren’t the same.

[mknight]

Lots of interesting stuff to speculate on already:
- nothing changed at Hyundai for Loeb on dry tarmac?
- Evans clearly benefiting from team change?
- Lappi slower than expected?
- Greensmith better than expected?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

No times on WRC.com ?

[Rallyper]

I think we need to see 2nd run in SD before any conclusions...

[pedro16]

No times on WRC.com ?

https://www.wrc.com/en/wrcplus/live-timing/ Working fine for me

[Ds3]

I think we need to see 2nd run in SD before any conclusions...

The conclusions are in the OGIER number 17.......

[Rallyper]

It´s quite frustrating that they not broadcast at least three runs through SD stage. If they now renewing the WRC+, why not cover a complete SD? at least 1,5h or so.

[KKS]

I know it's only shakedown yeah-yeah but Ogier will win this year championship in one way. Tanak will be struggle a lot, and crash more than usual

[Tarmop]

Pff...or maybe Toyota will break down often?
Interesting predictions, based on RMC SD.:p

[ZequeArgentina]

Shakedown first pass, you mention just speculating, but do not Overanalyze!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://www.wrc.com/en/wrcplus/live-timing/ Working fine for me

I didnt click on the + by the names.

[EstWRC]

Pff...or maybe Toyota will break down often?
Interesting predictions, based on RMC SD.:p

indeed :D

Meeke won most of shakedowns last year but what was his pace at rallies?

Tänak was on most of the shakedowns 4th-7th but what was his pace at rallies?

people jump to conclusions so quiclky basked on SD

[meh]

It´s quite frustrating that they not broadcast at least three runs through SD stage. If they now renewing the WRC+, why not cover a complete SD? at least 1,5h or so.

I guess only first run is scheduled and usable for broadcasting. Rest of it is's out-of-order and free schedule if I remember correctly.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

No comms is bliss. No more annoying chatter, just the car and the co-driver. :)

[EstWRC]

Rallye Sport
@RallyeSport
Coupure sur ce shakedown avec le n°000 qui refait un tour #WRC
Translated from French by
Cut to this shakedown with the number 000 which goes around again #WRC


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EO5Z10zXkAIWQYr?format=jpg&name=large

[Rallyper]

I guess only first run is scheduled and usable for broadcasting. Rest of it is's out-of-order and free schedule if I remember correctly.

Yes. For sure. But still. Rallying is rallying and some more coverage, even without speaking is enough to me. and should be possible...

[EstWRC]

second runs

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EO5d5y0WsAEfp2M?format=jpg&name=medium

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Another good thing about the pure sound option is its much easier to hear what the crew are saying to each other at the stage end (if they dont turn off their microphones).

[Henryfiles]

Brilliant news. Becs Williams is painful

[Fast Eddie WRC]

SD live stream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHIVyktVXQA

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EO5Vrf_UYAAPGAM?format=jpg&name=large

[dimviii]

Planetemarcus
@planetemarcus
#WRC Dani Sordo replaces Bruno Thiry (sick flu) as opener driver (for Neuville)this week-end for #RallyeMonteCarlo

[EstWRC]

Loeb has exactly the same time on 3 runs, lol https://www.wrc.com/en/wrcplus/live-timing/

[steve.mandzij]

Brilliant news. Becs Williams is painfulI'm quite fond of Becs, she's nice to listen to and she always sounds kind and friendly. The new stage end reporter up till now has been pretty shit though.

"So you tested before the rally and you looked like you were feeling good, feeling good?"

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[Henryfiles]

Yeah she seemed nervous. I agree becs is friendly and up beat. But she offers nearly zero rally insight.

[stefanvv]

I know it's only SD, but TGR seems strong already.

[Tarmop]

I see that they have gotten rid of the option to listen all live audio as rally radio?

[EstWRC]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeduJ2dp7u8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tMWrpN2qMo

[EstWRC]

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

[dimviii]

Rallirinki / Teemu
@HartusvuoriWRC
Oliver Solberg had a short off road excursion on #RallyeMonteCarlo shakedown. Slid wide and continued - same style and place as Latvala last year. #WRC @OliverSolberg01

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I see that they have gotten rid of the option to listen all live audio as rally radio?

And there seems to be no more free live stream from the SP either.

[EstWRC]

by lolowrc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKO1xClyLeY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ob7LcfVWqc
riviera https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KaG6l2Y9xc

[pantealex]

No comms is bliss. No more annoying chatter, just the car and the co-driver. :)

if some driver has problems with car or goes out of road, you don´t hear about that live ...

[linni]

Isn`t the WRC+ live stream audio the same as it used to be in Rally Radio?

[dimviii]

https://youtu.be/4Ob7LcfVWqc

[Fast Eddie WRC]

if some driver has problems with car or goes out of road, you don´t hear about that live ...

All Live should soon show pictures. Plus people on this forum always post it as soon as they hear...

[EstWRC]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFdbjRv0JjA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzdtHMMeVjA

[Ucci]

I know it's only shakedown yeah-yeah but Ogier will win this year championship in one way. Tanak will be struggle a lot, and crash more than usual
From your mouth to God's ears....

[dimviii]

Rallirinki / Teemu
@HartusvuoriWRC
Front right puncture for @JociusDeividas
on shakedown's 5th run, stopped to change. #RallyeMonteCarlo #WRC @MSportLtd

[EstWRC]

passats de canto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqgkEoNf4Bs

[hari]

Some pictures from Shakedown and Servicepark: http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos_bestof_wrc_rallye_monte_carlo_2020.html

http://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2020/monte/1.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2020/monte/2.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2020/monte/7.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2020/monte/6.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2020/monte/14.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2020/monte/15.jpghttp://www.ir7.at/content/fotos/2020/monte/9.jpg

[AnttiL]

It´s quite frustrating that they not broadcast at least three runs through SD stage. If they now renewing the WRC+, why not cover a complete SD? at least 1,5h or so.

People would start complaining "why are they showing the empty stage" when cars are either returning to the start, changing their tyres, setup or even going back to the service.

Only last year the shakedown running order was set to have a schedule for the first run. After that it's free. It would most likely be a waste of resources to stream more of the shakedown.

[EstWRC]

nice photo of Tänak

https://scontent.fhen1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/83480255_1753793474756008_3661047315864485888_o.jp g?_nc_cat=108&_nc_oc=AQnY3G5GNOLMIITx2lZV-4iXz4XKVm5ilNcTjgcyyU0VOpaHFWhyviYo0fSzjMaJwu4&_nc_ht=scontent.fhen1-1.fna&oh=debd82e0c8a0776ba1f553ad297d2353&oe=5ED8FE01


credit to https://www.facebook.com/robertosaavedra.photos/

[dimviii]

nice photo of Tänak
and another one

https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/82795287_2687033251376560_6093965269061861376_o.jp g?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ohc=FFZfmGp1lKcAX92xFms&_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.xx&oh=f597fb59dd2cd06ec2c8ca9c22e0a999&oe=5E91A3CF

[EstWRC]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDNcI-QxXxY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpkxbRA2-j0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVkULR_3JEI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj83aFf7Hz4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrmBxjwvWP8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skn7i_gluXM

[doubled1978]

Hyundai cars don’t have the centre exit exhaust fitted...

[PLuto]

Starting order for tomorrow is ready - https://rally-base.com/2020/rallye-monte-carlo-2020/start-list/?startTimeTypeId=1104

[EstWRC]

more vids

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_nHUWBmYGA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4jB5IsiO6U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OEQ4_JkUzs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ln5Ph4UdO4

[steve.mandzij]

I thought I was being creative with Ostberg 8th in my pickems but Vaggelis27 had the exact same idea as me!

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[mknight]

Hyundai cars don’t have the centre exit exhaust fitted...

This is actually quite strange. They have new diffuser but exhaust in old spot. So different configuration than in both sets of pre-event testa.

[tonis_t]

In our media they said that Neuville and Tänak will drive last years cars (do not remember in which rally's they were used last year) while Loeb will drive new car. I would suspect that Loeb's car has it's exhaust in the middle while last years spec have it on the side.

[dimviii]

In our media they said that Neuville and Tänak will drive last years cars (do not remember in which rally's they were used last year) while Loeb will drive new car. I would suspect that Loeb's car has it's exhaust in the middle while last years spec have it on the side.

No even Loebs car has side exhaust

[EstWRC]

so the rally starts today

what are everyones expectations?

For me Ogier is the favourite like always at Monte, no matter what the car is. As basically he is local, he knows how to read the conditions and weather etc. He showed with the Fiesta and C3 that even with little testing time he is still unbeatable.

Neuville for second i think or maybe also for the win. Last year he narrowly missed out and its all familiar for him regarding car and team wise, he should feel the most comfortable and confident.

Tänak for third. He has a good record here the last 3 years, two 3rd places and one 2nd place, it isn't his strongest rally i would say. The question is how fast he has adapted to the car. Same for Ogier thou

dunno about the rest, Evans for 4th i think or maybe Loeb? Maybe Lappi will surprise? i have no idea, so many unknown's this year, we even can't take for granted that Ogier, Neuville and Tänak will be in TOP3.

Anyway, exciting season ahead with so many changes!

[spyros]

I think Neuville will go for it this time and if he is mentanly strong then its all open this year.

[spyros]

I think Neuville will go for it this time and if he is mentanly strong then its all open this year.

[Katvala]

I thought I was being creative with Ostberg 8th in my pickems but Vaggelis27 had the exact same idea as me!

Sent from my Pixel 3a using TapatalkI did that as well :)

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[AnttiL]

so the rally starts today

what are everyones expectations?

For me Ogier is the favourite like always at Monte, no matter what the car is. As basically he is local, he knows how to read the conditions and weather etc. He showed with the Fiesta and C3 that even with little testing time he is still unbeatable.

Neuville for second i think or maybe also for the win. Last year he narrowly missed out and its all familiar for him regarding car and team wise, he should feel the most comfortable and confident.

Tänak for third. He has a good record here the last 3 years, two 3rd places and one 2nd place, it isn't his strongest rally i would say. The question is how fast he has adapted to the car. Same for Ogier thou

dunno about the rest, Evans for 4th i think or maybe Loeb? Maybe Lappi will surprise?

Well, you just read through my top six prediction...I think it's a battle between Ogier and Neuville. Ogier has a good car but he has to adapt to it, but we've seen in the past he can do that quick, and Toyota has been easy to adapt (Tänak, Meeke). Meanwhile, I would still give some time for Tänak to settle in with the more difficult Hyundai. And the shakedown seems to hint that Loeb hasn't gotten any faster with the Hyundai.

[AnttiL]

Plenty of us picked Mads in 8th. Bit of a no brainer with so few WRC cars.

Quite many times last year I picked an R5 car on 8th place. This time, I put one also on 7th place.

[mknight]

@ Hyundai exhaust
Think it's pretty weird. Why do all 6+ days of testing with new exhaust and then use old? If they knew they wouldn't use it on Monte they should have run some days with old one?
Then it's the fact that they use new diffuser in combination with old exhaust which is a combination that wasn't on any test at all as far as I know.

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Well, you just read through my top six prediction...I think it's a battle between Ogier and Neuville. Ogier has a good car but he has to adapt to it, but we've seen in the past he can do that quick, and Toyota has been easy to adapt (Tänak, Meeke). Meanwhile, I would still give some time for Tänak to settle in with the more difficult Hyundai. And the shakedown seems to hint that Loeb hasn't gotten any faster with the Hyundai.

If it's mostly dry and easy tire choices I think Evans can get 4th or maybe even 3rd if Tanak struggles more. If there are lots of tricky tire choices Loeb should be 4th instead, on the other than if it's very dry it's possible Loeb ends behind the two Fords around 6-7th place.

Pretty sad to see Loeb after 1 year and 6 tarmac rallies in the car, with 3 extra testing rallies included and he is still basically slowest WRC (apart from Katsuta). Seems that the car as it is just can't be adapted to some drivers on dry tarmac without some big changes... and those won't come as long as at least 2 drivers can drive it fast.

[kornes]

Are there any posibiliti to snow in these days?

[Rallyper]

People would start complaining "why are they showing the empty stage" when cars are either returning to the start, changing their tyres, setup or even going back to the service.

Only last year the shakedown running order was set to have a schedule for the first run. After that it's free. It would most likely be a waste of resources to stream more of the shakedown.

Sorry. But no.
People want to see SD are not complaining. They know.

[AnttiL]

Sorry. But no.
People want to see SD are not complaining. They know.

Well, only two years ago we didn't see anything of the shakedown. Now we get a great coverage of the first run, and people are still complaining...

[Rallyper]

Well, only two years ago we didn't see anything of the shakedown. Now we get a great coverage of the first run, and people are still complaining...

If they manage to show SD, why not do it more properly while being there with all resourses?

I wouldn´t mind waiting. Not spectators at sight either.

Have you been on a shakedown yourself? Those who had know what to expect.

[AnttiL]

If they manage to show SD, why not do it more properly while being there with all resourses?

It's not free to keep the transmitter aeroplane in the air or all the other machinery working, or someone operating the equipment, people speaking and interviewing the drivers.


Have you been on a shakedown yourself? Those who had know what to expect.

Yes. It was a lot of waiting, and not being able to expect who comes and when.

[AnttiL]

Forecasts giving dry and small plus temperatures for tonight. In recce pics SS1 was fairly dry and SS2 quite snowy. There should be some rain early Friday morning, possibly still during the first stages with temperatures on both sides of zero.

[dupanton]

Found some information about the conditions on a french website. It dates from yesterday, so maybe not 100% up to date:

Thursday:
SS1: completely dry
SS2: dry for 8km, then some humidity, snow and ice for the final 5km

Friday:
SS3/6: mixed dry and ice under the trees. Some patches of ice also near the finish
SS4/7:99% dry as most of the stage is in the sun
SS5/8: 60-70% dry, some ice

Saturday
SS9/11: patches of ice for first 5-6km. Than completly snow and ice untill 4km from the end.
SS10/12: some ice with dry tracks in the first 5km. Dry descent afterwards. Compact snow and ice for the last 3,5km.

Sunday:
SS13/15: dry for the first 8km. Some humidity and patches of ice afterwards untill the top of the Col de Turini. Ice and snow on the descent.
SS14/16: dry with just a few corners with ice.


If anyone has a more recent one, please post :) I can translate from french if necessary :p

[swanny]

Thanks for the translation. Seems like we've got some good Monte conditions.

[TypeR]

interesting.. Tänak, Neuville, Gryazin and Veiby only ones in Monaco, Lappi somewhere near Nice and other WRC/WRC2 drivers near Gap..

[AnttiL]

interesting.. Tänak, Neuville, Gryazin and Veiby only ones in Monaco, Lappi somewhere near Nice and other WRC/WRC2 drivers near Gap..

Today the rally cars are transported on trucks from Gap to Monaco for the ceremonial start.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Hyundai cars don’t have the centre exit exhaust fitted...

More on this...
https://www.wrcwings.tech/2020/01/22/evolved-rear-diffuser-for-the-hyundai-i20-coupe-wrc-in-monte-carlo/

[dimviii]

WRC - Rallye Monte-Carlo - Pre-event Press Conference

https://www.fia.com/news/wrc-rallye-monte-carlo-pre-event-press-conference

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EO9xHafXkAMOC0T?format=jpg&name=large

[Fast Eddie WRC]

SS2 tonight will be the really interesting one...

Loeb:
Stage two was really tricky in the recce. I don’t know how [much] it will be melting. There will be some ice parts, maybe tyre choice will be the first issue.