56th RallyRACC CATALUNYA-COSTA DAURADA

[AnttiL]

Huttunen and Suninen said yesterday that their cars consume a lot of oil, and the problem is worse on Huttunen’s car, even a liter per stage

[dimviii]

Ogier didnt commented at stage end?

[EstWRC]

Ogier didnt commented at stage end?

Not amused by the performance of the two champions this weekend

One struggling with pace and the other one out

[dimviii]

Planetemarcus
@planetemarcus

#WRC Hyundai Motorsport wins 100th stages this season during SS9 #RallyRACC (on 188)

[240RS]

You can't help but wonder how much pace is missing from the Fiesta with it's current driver line-up. Fourmaux's pace had me wondering what Tanak or Evans, for a start, would wring out of that machine.

[AnttiL]

You can't help but wonder how much pace is missing from the Fiesta with it's current driver line-up. Fourmaux's pace had me wondering what Tanak or Evans, for a start, would wring out of that machine.

On tarmac they are closer to other cars.

[Fredouye]

Some photos from yesterday and this morning

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[dimviii]

https://twitter.com/FakeHinkelstein/status/1449322418552680448

this must be Neuvilles kid
https://twitter.com/thierryneuville/status/1449327854337003524


edit
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FB0OL1YWYAEJXTN?format=jpg&name=medium

[dimviii]

Sébastien Ogier
@SebOgier
"I'm a bit more happy with the balance generally but struggling in the more dirty places, so there's still some work to try and get some speed. Maybe I also have to accept to take a little more risks, but we will still change a few things. I have to try to react." #RallyRACC

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FB0F_c2XsAMD4pS?format=jpg&name=medium

[Danny0405]

Sébastien Ogier
@SebOgier
"I'm a bit more happy with the balance generally but struggling in the more dirty places, so there's still some work to try and get some speed. Maybe I also have to accept to take a little more risks, but we will still change a few things. I have to try to react." #RallyRACC

Not a good rally from him at the moment (it is the risk of having a steady pace during 4 or 5 rounds in a row, difficult to find again the good rythm) but the situation is not bad for him at the moment if Neuville continues like that and even if Sordo takes him the 3rd place. Would loss less than 10 points to Evans which would be clearly acceptable in his situation.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Good point. I think Ogier has been in his comfort-zone too long now and has become totally risk-averse.

I would like to see him react now like he used to and show what he can do. His legacy will suffer if he continues this safety-first way to the Championship.

[denkimi]

The fat lady has not sung yet. I wouldn't be supprised if ogier is crowned 2021 champion tomorrow.

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FB0O5hWWUAMh0sg?format=jpg&name=large

[dimviii]

Huttunen and Suninen said yesterday that their cars consume a lot of oil, and the problem is worse on Huttunen’s car, even a liter per stage

Huttunen retires

The Finn retired his Hyundai i20 N Rally2 at the regroup before service. The team has not yet confirmed why.

[dimviii]

Kalle deep cutting
https://twitter.com/RallyRACC/status/1449344388891619336

[SubaruNorway]

Huttunen and Suninen said yesterday that their cars consume a lot of oil, and the problem is worse on Huttunen’s car, even a liter per stage

Do we understand why Oliver doesn't want to be in this car next year now? :rolleyes:

[Walach]

Seems like he crashed his way out of that car then, smart move

[greencroft]

Real dilemma for Evans and Toyota. Does he settle for 2nd and make the Manufacturers title safe or push for the win and possibly open up to the risk of Hyundai netting a 1-2 and then the Manufacturer’s title becomes a big fight on the final round. Also a win here for Evans would set up the chance for the driver’s title on the final round and winning it that way against Seb this year would be possibly more of a coup than winning it next year once Seb has dropped out? I guess the decision will become clear by the end of today’s leg.

[denkimi]

Kalle deep cutting
https://twitter.com/RallyRACC/status/1449344388891619336
Should be a penalty the way i see it.

[meh]

Is Ogier 1st split real? 7.1sec faster than Sordo?

edit: seems so. Getting interesting :)

edit2: 2nd split and only 1.0sec faster than Rovanperä, so I still think it was not real.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Ogier reacts !

[Danny0405]

Don’t fed up the Ogier

[dimviii]

must be a glitch,its unreal

[dimviii]

Jari Huttunen
@HuttunenRacing
·
1m
Unfortunately the engine related issue got worse and we had to retire the rally. Confused face Not the result we wanted, but we are back in business already next weekend in Rally Hungary. Chequered flag #WRC2 #RallyRACC #HMSGOfficial

[jonkka]

must be a glitch,its unreal

It was - but Ogier still faster than Sordo.

[Danny0405]

Neuville still stronger than Evans so far

[dimviii]

Ogier did exactly the same time as first pass .Evans and Neuville some seconds slower

[ZequeArgentina]

Bulacia (with very little tarmac experience) is upping his pace stage by stage. Impressive progress by him!


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[Mirek]

Fourmaux hit a barrier and stopped in a narrow section of the stage.

[Rally Hokkaido]

Fourmaux clipped the fence - puncture, steering?

[Rally Hokkaido]

No drive - he can't move

EDIT: He managed to unblock the road

[Mirek]

Fourmaux on the move. Slowly...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Going slow and looking behind.

[Mirek]

Fourmaux managed to reach the finish just ahead of Ogier without slowing him down :)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Better from Ogier, he's upped his game this afternoon.

[er88]

Good point. I think Ogier has been in his comfort-zone too long now and has become totally risk-averse.

I would like to see him react now like he used to and show what he can do. His legacy will suffer if he continues this safety-first way to the Championship.Would it fuck affect his legacy. He's upped the pace anyway.

[Mirek]

First ever stage win for Cais in WRC2+3. Not bad in his first ever WRC event :)

[meh]

First ever stage win for Cais in WRC2+3. Not bad in his first ever WRC event :)

Seems some Fiesta stage - in previous run Fourmaux made his good time (2nd), now Cais with Ford Fiesta Rally2 stage win for RC2.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Would it fuck affect his legacy. He's upped the pace anyway.

He needed to and he knew it.

[Rallyper]

Kalle?

[Mirek]

Kalle?

He's fine in finish.

Fourmaux had to remove the driveshaft and replace the steering rod.

[meh]

Kalle?

from stage end interview: in RECCE mode as no fight for position

edit: maybe required by team? Because if Ogier and Evans are pushing and something happens with them, Toyota will not loose too many points.

[USER47]

His legacy will suffer if he continues this safety-first way to the Championship.
He has won 7 world championships with 3 different teams. I am fairly sure his legacy will be unaffected by his pace on last couple events of his full time career.:).

[Danny0405]

It begins to become quite clear in each category.

Pretty much set in RC1 with Neuville 1st, Evans 2nd, Ogier 3rd and Sordo 4th (except if Ogier wakes up late tomorrow as today :D ). Ogier will probably begin Monza with a 20-point lead or even more and the win-tiebreaker for him so probably zero-risk approach and the 200th French WRC win is probably not for 2021.

In RC2, close fight between Camilli and Gryazin for the class win.
But in WRC2, without issue, the positions are set and if it stays like this, Mikkelsen will be champion tomorrow whatever are the results of the Power Stage.
And in WRC3, Lindholm is dominating but Kajto gets closer from Lopez in the last stage (important for Kajto to take this 2nd place because if not, he might be forced to win in Monza according to the results of tomorrow power stage).

In JWRC, Joona gets closer from Pajari with the latter’s puncture but Pajari takes back some time in the last stage. If Pajari wins, he is champion. If Pajari is 2nd, Armstrong (if he comes back tomorrow) may be champion depending on how much stages he wins tomorrow (at very least 2 needed).

[dimviii]

quote of the year

''at 2021 i dont need more sex''

https://twitter.com/OfficialWRC/status/1449395638651822081


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FB01I0QWEAM2cBn?format=jpg&name=small

[Yugo_para_siempre]

Ogier:
"Better late than never! It was a tough first half of the rally for us. We have been working a lot on the car and now I am starting to feel better. I have never changed so much on a car during a rally, but at least we have finally found better pace."

I think that after the VW years it seems that often he finds it difficult to get a setup which suits him from the beginning of the rally.
At almost all rallies he needs to make some changes to feel more comfortable and especially in Finland and Spain he got it totally wrong.
Only after many setup changes, in both rallies, he finally had a good setup and pace at Saturday's 2nd loop, which is not enough.
He is the only from the top 4, who despite the dirt at the afternoon loop, improved his times from the morning. Of course he was the fastest.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

He has won 7 world championships with 3 different teams. I am fairly sure his legacy will be unaffected by his pace on last couple events of his full time career.:).

Couple ? He's been getting hammered for the last 4 events by his team-mates and Neuville which doesnt look good. And he was fortunate to win in Kenya.

I'm a big admirer of Ogier but I want to see him go out fighting for wins not just 3rd, 4th and 5th places.

[TypeR]

Superb live again! lol

[dimviii]

Fourmaux fixing the steering arm
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/video-fourmauxs-frantic-roadside-repair/

[Mirek]

Huh, Ogier lost nearly 6 seconds on the city stage compared to Sordo.

EDIT: Stalled engine.

[Danny0405]

Really bad time by Ogier in the Mickey Mouse stage and Sordo is again a threat, really surprising.
Let’s see what Ogier will do tomorrow morning against Sordo; Ogier may not push like hell because Neuville is still 1st (so Evans cannot take big points at the moment) and he could lose a lot with a mistake but it is a risky approach if Neuville has an issue, whereas Sordo has absolutely nothing to lose. At least, it gives some interest again to RC1 tomorrow.

EDIt: the engine stalled for Ogier

[Yugo_para_siempre]

Couple ? He's been getting hammered for the last 4 events by his team-mates and Neuville which doesnt look good. And he was fortunate to win in Kenya.

I'm a big admirer of Ogier but I want to see him go out fighting for wins not just 3rd, 4th and 5th places.

I understand your point, you expect more from him, I agree.
But he was not hammered by all his teammates for the last 4 rallies.
In some of them he was ahead of one or of the other teammate.
In Greece he did a pretty good job compared to Evans in terms of stage times, but Kalle was on another level, of speed-risk.
So its performance at the last rallies I think is a combination of, conservative approach for the title, bad setup choices and maybe he is getting old...

[Mirek]

Ogier: "Once more we didn't do a good job in selecting the test stage."

[macebig]

Only battle left for tomorrow is Oliver vs Greensmith. Doesn't seem Evans can catch Neuville and as a result Ogier will play it safe and push on the PS only.

[Mirek]

Only battle left for tomorrow is Oliver vs Greensmith. Doesn't seem Evans can catch Neuville and as a result Ogier will play it safe and push on the PS only.

+ Kajto vs. Pepe Lopez for second place in WRC3

[Danny0405]

+ Kajto vs. Pepe Lopez for second place in WRC3

+ Sordo vs. Ogier :)

[dimviii]

Neuville
https://twitter.com/Edhooper94/status/1449398552770355203

[dimviii]

hmsgofficial
@HMSGOfficial
#WRC2 After Day Two at @RallyRACC


Flag of Finland @HuttunenRacing
: our Junior Driver was forced to retire after SS9 due to a broken oil cooler

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FB1mVECXEAAQhWu?format=jpg&name=large

[TypeR]

[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FB1mVECXEAAQhWu?format=jpg&name=large[/ig]
Kalle SS9 onboard from 6.55

[Eli]

It's a shame tomorrow is the last day (that only consists of 50km), would love to see another Rally (ehm Wales GB) in the beginning of December or to have Monza a week earlier and then at the end of November have a classic Wales rally with rain, mud and tears. That would be the way to finish the season IMHO and to let these awesome beasts bow out of this sport.

[RS]

I'm a big admirer of Ogier but I want to see him go out fighting for wins not just 3rd, 4th and 5th places.

I kind of agree with that but winning the championship would be a pretty good way to end his career I think?

In a way I’d rather have seen him put a full stop to his WRC career after this year and not do the partial programme at all. Best to go out on a high than fizzle out like Loeb, Schumacher, Rossi..

[Eli]

I kind of agree with that but winning the championship would be a pretty good way to end his career I think?

In a way I’d rather have seen him put a full stop to his WRC career after this year and not do the partial programme at all. Best to go out on a high than fizzle out like Loeb, Schumacher, Rossi..

Loeb did do a (really) partial season in 2013, even managed to win Monte-Carlo & Argentina with the aging DS3, compared to the back then all new Polo R. So even if he does a partial season won't be the worst thing, I hope anyhow.

[dimviii]

Kalle SS9 onboard from 6.55

https://twitter.com/CrazyLeoNet/status/1449447548838715406

[dimviii]

another angle from Kalle ''cut'' ,its clearly a driver mistake that forced him to cut.Nearly lost it when entering the corner

https://twitter.com/ma_ipp/status/1449445871725256714

[Tom K]

+ Kajto vs. Pepe Lopez for second place in WRC3

Probably no fight. Lopez start in doubt - engine.

[dimviii]

and another angle
https://twitter.com/moon_of_a_moon/status/1449467035834929160

[TypeR]

Morning!
Neuville already thinking about party tonight :D

[Mirek]

Sordo faster than Ogier!

[er88]

This could've been class for the championship if Evans just managed to keep up with Thierry and was still in the fight for a win today. It's these moments where championships can turn, but even if Ogier finishes 4th, a 2nd place for Evans isn't really enough. Feels like a missed opportunity for Evans, especially yesterday with a few setup issues and himself not driving well when he needed to perform.

[dimviii]

Good morning guys! Do we know what tyres crews got?

[dimviii]

Kalle

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FB4aIMFXEAE8QnV?format=jpg&name=medium

[Mirek]

Sordo again faster

[TypeR]

Seems like Evans was told not to challenge Neuville today..

[er88]

Seems like Evans was told not to challenge Neuville today..Would've been no chance on pure speed anyway, not enough kilometres

[meh]

Seems like Evans was told not to challenge Neuville today..

Told by himself? Nothing to catch with pushing anymore (even if he could show better pace), just bring this 2nd place home and keep title-fight alive.

[rallyfiend]

Dani is Elf's new best friend so far today

[TypeR]

Told by himself? Nothing to catch with pushing anymore (even if he could show better pace), just bring this 2nd place home and keep title-fight alive.
No, didn't speak to him today..

Said it seems.

[Got Mail]

It is clear to me that something has upset Evans this morning.

He was parked for a long, long while after the end of SS14.

[meh]

It is clear to me that something has upset Evans this morning.

He was parked for a long, long while after the end of SS14.

Was it different yesterday? My assumption is that he is just struggling with setup. He said that yesterday setup changes went to wrong direction and made things worse.

[Fredouye]

This morning in stage 15

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211017/cf880e1af94bc7e38635845c0aa614e7.jpg

[AnttiL]

Seems like Evans was told not to challenge Neuville today..

Yes

https://www.rallit.fi/jari-matti-latvalalta-mielenkiintoinen-havainto-siina-mielessa-emme-onnistuneet/

"There's no reason for Evans to attack because he cannot catch Neuville" - Latvala

[AnttiL]

If Ogier is third, Toyota will likely claim manufacturer title. Hyundai would need 6 more power stage points (1-2 and one not Toyota in 3rd).

If Sordo is third, Toyota needs one more power stage point than Hyundai.

[Tom K]

Hello, Hyundai! https://twitter.com/IvanJerezGP/status/1449674135160999940

[Eli]

Hello, Hyundai! https://twitter.com/IvanJerezGP/status/1449674135160999940

As if they didn't have a bad season already...I really, really, really hope they get a good car for next year.

[wwbroe]

Hello, Hyundai! https://twitter.com/IvanJerezGP/status/1449674135160999940

When was that? In regroup?

[TypeR]

Raining at the end of PS?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

BREAKING: TROUBLE FOR NEUVILLE
He has a starting issue and had to push his i20 into the regroup.

Some reports say he has fixed the issue although nothing has been confirmed.

[wwbroe]

Raining on powerstage now

[TypeR]

Ogier in troubles again?
Fined 2000 eur by organizer and Police.
Overtook a car on road section abd didn't stop when Police asked to do so.

https://storage.googleapis.com/download/storage/v1/b/sportity-storage/o/135cd89c-16fc-4822-b1e5-6126d263d021%2Fe7d1c270-02bf-40bc-a31b-170ff668e382_Stewards%20Decision%20No.%205.pdf?gen eration=1634464508807091&alt=media

[wwbroe]

Ogier in troubles again?
Fined 2000 eur by organizer and Police.
Overtook a car on road section abd didn't stop when Police asked to do so.

No Monza?
Where did you see that?

[sti123]

Where did you see that?

Mr. Ogier was already penalised during this season for a similar offence. However,
the Stewards, having considered the mitigating circumstances surrounding this case,
concurred that the above penalty was consistent and appropriate.
https://storage.googleapis.com/download/storage/v1/b/sportity-storage/o/135cd89c-16fc-4822-b1e5-6126d263d021%2Fe7d1c270-02bf-40bc-a31b-170ff668e382_Stewards%20Decision%20No.%205.pdf?gen eration=1634464508807091&alt=media

[wwbroe]

Ogier will get away with it, like allways

[Tauri_J]

Hearing that Neuville's car in trouble in regroup...

https://mobile.twitter.com/RalioS4C/status/1449679552855293954?fbclid=IwAR2mplKzErrF0WZamIk_6 Y8zdg--APUy-23Xg1DnJfJrpFf_uXfFhD09ZEc

Ohboy...amazing quality again

E: oh already posted

[Augury]

Raining now at the end.

[Mirek]

It's raining now.

[Rallyper]

This will be an adventure:::!!!!

[Danny0405]

Neuville out apparently

[jonkka]

Neuville out apparently

Oh? wrc.com live update still says:

NEUVILLE UPDATE
He's checked out of the regroup on time and is heading for the stage.

[itix]

Neuville is now moving on the live maps from the regroup at least. If the starter motor is indeed still broken though he can't stall the car or he'll drop loads of time restarting.

Iirc they are not allowed outside help out of the stages either so Martijn will have to push.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211017/b2ae97aad525c3f3b80286205eea2696.jpg

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[Danny0405]

Mikkelsen almost champion, will be if Suninen and Cais finish with no trouble

[Fast Eddie WRC]

One small mistake aside this was a very decent drive by Fourmaux.

[Tauri_J]

Ogier Will gain a place with these conditions

[Tauri_J]

And now Rain stops

[Rallyper]

Thank you Chris Patterson!!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Well done Chris Patterson for a great career and helping Gus this year.

[Mirek]

Sordo wow

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Yes Elfyn !

[Danny0405]

Not a good rally from him but still a good operation for Ogier
Needs 4th overall with 5th in PS or even 3rd overall in Monza (5th overall with 3rd in PS also works) even if Evans made a 30-point rally there as he has the tiebreaker
Should be OK even in conservative mode especially if one Hyundai driver has an issue as always (and if they have no issue, no guarantee of winning for Evans as we see today)

Well deserved for Neuville and Sordo

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Neuville really not happy with the problems before the PS despite the win.

[Rallyper]

Neuville really not happy with the problems before the PS despite the win.

Understandable. Of course it´s disturbing when you have to concentrate on PS.

Well done to Neuville.

[BigWorm]

Nice anthem from Nelly Furtado

[TypeR]

dj opened the champagne already.. :D

[BigWorm]

Always something with the podiums in WRC :D

[Mirek]

Bulacia stopped probably...

[Danny0405]

Mikkelsen is champion with Cais and Suninen finishing without issues

[Rally Hokkaido]

Always something with the podiums in WRC :D

They can't find the Korean national anthem! This is a yellow card situation for the Organisers, not good.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Neuville::
"The weekend would have been perfect but unfortunately now it isnt .. "

[Got Mail]

Neuville::
"The weekend would have been perfect but unfortunately now it isnt .. "

Is he anticipating some sort of penalty?

[Danny0405]

Kajto takes the lead in the championship in WRC-3 thanks to the tie breaking rule (More 2nd places)
But it will be a really close call in Monza with Rossel (I mean without the appeal) especially if Lindholm is there

[dimviii]

sudrallye video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsQ7V4TfATY

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Is he anticipating some sort of penalty?

Maybe he got some outside help which he is worried about.

[dimviii]

Maybe he got some outside help which he is worried about.

https://twitter.com/oscar_wrc90/status/1449686098763030529

[AnttiL]

https://twitter.com/oscar_wrc90/status/1449686098763030529

They should be allowed to use outside assistance to push the car from parc ferme

[Danny0405]

No late big drama in JWRC: Pajari takes the title
Interesting to see what he can do on a higher level now

Quite a miss for Armstrong with 3 tarmac events out of 5, may never have such an opportunity again

[fredfush]

Shouldn't be a problem.
WRC Art 63.3 PUSHING OR TOWING A CAR IN THE PARC FERMÉ
Only the officials on duty and/or the members of the crew are authorised to push or tow a competing car inside a parc fermé


They should be allowed to use outside assistance to push the car from parc ferme

[1988senna]

I have a question,why can't Østberg fight back for WRC2 title in monza?

[macebig]

7 events allowed with the best 6 results counting on the table. Already at the limit.

[denkimi]

Ohboy...amazing quality again

Amazing indeed. So many millions and yet they can't build a reliable car.

[Danny0405]

50th podium in career for both Neuville and Sordo, not so far from top 10 (10th: Solberg with 52, 9th: Auriol with 53). Might be a little «*short*» for Sordo to reach the top 10 if next season is his last one (with Neuville probably reaching a lot more).

15th win for Neuville who is getting closer from top 10 (Latvala and Mikkola with 18) and overtakes Tanak.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Neuville probably meant the earlier car starting stress stopped him from winning the PS as well as the rally.
That would've been the 'perfect weekend' he was talking about not having.

[Eli]

Have to say, I know it's already been said in some places on social media, but Nil Solans has really impressed this weekend and even though it was his own backyard he managed to get a clean solid result for himself without taking any unnecessary risks. Overall a solid weekend and I hope we get to see him again soon. As a whole, the rally wasn't as interesting as always although it did give Thierry a few missed heartbeats. IMHO I wish it would've been longer by 70-100 km's and that we'd have some night stages just to mix it up a little bit, especially now that the gravel is gone. Also, shame that the rain didn't come through for longer.

[doubled1978]

Sordo impressed me today, I would never have believed he would beat Ogier in a straight fight over those 4 stages. Normally he wilts physiologically under that pressure, but not today…bravo!
Formaux interests me, I think this kid is going to do well in the coming years. He is clearly fast when he lets it off, but he has a great attitude and understands the process.
Solberg did his job, no big errors and lots of learning, and I loved Solans enthusiasm, you could see on the in car at end of stages he was loving it… did a good job too!

[Sulland]

A good rally from Solberg. He kept to his plan of learning and getting to the finishline.
Both the 2C SOL youngsters had a good fight and a very good result on their first Asphalt rally in a WRCar.

Steep learning curve for both, but results they can be proud of!

[denkimi]

A good rally from Solberg. He kept to his plan of learning and getting to the finishline.

he didn't crash, so at least that's good.

but being 4 minutes slower and behind greensmith doesn't make me think he will be ready to take on ogier and lappi in 3 months.

[Got Mail]

he didn't crash, so at least that's good.

but being 4 minutes slower and behind greensmith doesn't make me think he will be ready to take on ogier and lappi in 3 months.

I'm afraid i have to agree. Massively over-hyped at the moment. Will never move to the top level unless he fully ditches the family's intimate involvement.

[Rallyper]

I'm afraid i have to agree. Massively over-hyped at the moment. Will never move to the top level unless he fully ditches the family's intimate involvement.

You have to look at the overall. But you don´t.

Have in mind on first loop everyday Oliver was checking pacenotes, knowing that crashes isn´t a solution for him. And also learning tarmacdriving.

If you suggest he should be on same pace as Ogier in Spain, we all can see your judgement is totally wrong. Oliver has still a long way to go.

[Eli]

You have to look at the overall. But you don´t.

Have in mind on first loop everyday Oliver was checking pace-notes, knowing that crashes isn't a solution for him. And also learning tarmac driving.

If you suggest he should be on same pace as Ogier in Spain, we all can see your judgement is totally wrong. Oliver has still a long way to go.

What's the most important thing for him right now is stability and getting through each and every rally, gaining that precious experience and hopefully also having a car that won't plague him with gearbox issues, like he had yesterday, or any other technical issues for that matter.

[Got Mail]

You have to look at the overall. But you don´t.

.......

If you suggest he should be on same pace as Ogier in Spain, we all can see your judgement is totally wrong.

Are you reading a different forum?

Where did I say such a thing?

[mknight]

He did:


he didn't crash, so at least that's good.

but being 4 minutes slower and behind greensmith doesn't make me think he will be ready to take on ogier and lappi in 3 months.

But thing is that it's not his idea, it's Adamos. Solberg should compare with one of Toyotas in 3 months in Sweden: Evans, Rovanpera and Lappi

He did ok, and exactly what he should be doing at this time of his career. Problem is that factory car nomination coming all too soon.

Solans did great (and comparatively better). Older "hybrid" car spec, first time in WRC, much less testing (Solberg had first tarmac testing, then Rally Alba, then testing again and Spain).

[denkimi]

If you suggest he should be on same pace as Ogier in Spain, we all can see your judgement is totally wrong. Oliver has still a long way to go.
He will have to get to the end of that long way in 3 months. In monte carlo he will need to have the pace to beat at least greensmith and katsuta.



But thing is that it's not his idea, it's Adamos.
indeed. it still baffles me that at such a high level, with so much money involved, with so much at stake, such a stupid decision can be made.

[AnttiL]

https://www.fia.com/news/wrc-t-neuville-difference-was-set-change-friday-midday

[AnttiL]

He will have to get to the end of that long way in 3 months. In monte carlo he will need to have the pace to beat at least greensmith and katsuta.


Sordo likely doing Monte?

[Eli]

I know we have another rally after this, but even watching these cars on WRC+ All Live running on tarmac spec, I have to say, I'm really gonna miss these beautiful, magnificent machines. It seems like only yesterday we got them at the start line in Monte-Carlo and now we have to say goodbye to them. To add insult to injury, we have for a second year running a half circuit based event, instead of going out in proper style for ex. Wales Rally GB/Rally Ireland/Canary Island/etc. I sincerely hope this won't become a routine in the WRC discipline to end the season like this.

[Eli]

Sordo likely doing Monte?

I'd be surprised if they gave that rally to Oliver, especially after Dani did this event this year (after 3 years of not doing it).

[dimviii]

wrc cantabria video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yry7X87Gv-s

[olemann]

198 / 5000

Nice to see that everyone here on the forum is interested in Oliver. Oliver did the job and disciplined one of the asphalt experts who is also a "newcomer" and did a perfect rally, They both did what we hoped for ;-)

[dimviii]

https://youtu.be/A4Z2TON5eCM

[rage82]

So that was my fifth visit of RallyRACC since 2012. I have arrived on Saturday morning and had met Kris Meeke on the airport accidentally.
Had a quick chat and a photo.The rally week had started nicely.
We were able to watch the shakedown and the seremonial start on Thursday, SS1 and SS4 ( Vilaplana) on Friday, and SS 9 ( El Montmell ) and SS 11 ( Querol ) on Saturday.

Shakedown - we were watching near the roundabout, changing the spot 3-4 times, there was a lot of people and nice atmosphere.

On Friday the plan was to go to SS1 near the hairpins on the downhill section. There was a big surprise when the police stop us 10 km before the stage on the access road and tell us we have to walk from there. So we have to turn around and to go to an alternative spot. We
were able to reach the stage just 5 min. before the first car. On the second pass we were watching on very fast left corner on downhill section and it was incredible how the top guys were passing. Evans, Neuville and Sordo were extremely neat and fast, Greensmith and Solberg were a bit unstable on the exit but the cars are awesome to watch with all the aero on such fast corners.

On Saturday the first stage for us was El Montmell - fast left corner to flat left and following a long straight. Solberg was very committed and Sunninen also was showing that he started to fell comfortable in the car. Of course all top guys were very spectacular to watch.
Neuville's fan club was also on that spot with Neuville's father and brother.
For the second pass we switched to Querol stage to a hairpin near the end of the concrete section. Easy accessible spot to end the rally as we have to drive back to Barcelona later in the day. Nothing incredible there, but not a bad place to watch for a change after the fast spots on previous day.

Looking forward now for the new generation Rally1 cars and hope to watch them live next year somewhere.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211018/58fe920e4171453efbae07203d9aa50c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211018/d338d5b383662c718621c81efbef2cb5.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211018/2f254e6c1722b3b03f571d423c947b07.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211018/bcc78f995917538264e3c2b3e2539423.jpg

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[Fast Eddie WRC]

Neuville praises marshals after 'heart attack'...

https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/neuville-praises-marshals-help-in-wrc-rally-spain-final-stage-scare-/6687933/

[Mirek]

Accident of Stříteský: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBJmHoOkaTs&t=246s

[br21]

Accident of Stříteský: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBJmHoOkaTs&t=246s

Why he didn't continue on Sunday?

[Mirek]

Why he didn't continue on Sunday?

I don't know.

[DoN_cz]

It was not reccommended by team doctor.

[dimviii]

https://twitter.com/ma_ipp/status/1449450494557102082

[Simmi]

Some pictures here from the event. Man it felt good to be back at a WRC round.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/94998505@N03/albums/72157720039983028

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51608228555_a4caac977d_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mCrEm4)7 (https://flic.kr/p/2mCrEm4) by Richard Simpson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/94998505@N03/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51606526727_3164a2bedb_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mChWsc)5 (https://flic.kr/p/2mChWsc) by Richard Simpson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/94998505@N03/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51608006649_9298643bae_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mCqwo6)6 (https://flic.kr/p/2mCqwo6) by Richard Simpson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/94998505@N03/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51608228330_752a5f9d85_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mCrEhb)11 (https://flic.kr/p/2mCrEhb) by Richard Simpson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/94998505@N03/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51607351201_cf65f24b1f_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mCnaxg)13 (https://flic.kr/p/2mCnaxg) by Richard Simpson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/94998505@N03/), on Flickr

[dimviii]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FCHfbYBUUAQr6Je?format=jpg&name=900x900

[EstWRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FCHfbYBUUAQr6Je?format=jpg&name=900x900

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

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Passats video with Tanak's off...
https://youtu.be/L0_KxcGCvco