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wwbroe
20th May 2022, 09:51
Sordo allready 3.1 sec up on Seb on first split
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 09:52
similar to the junior wrc regs, the fia have announced a new driver eligibility regulation. Effective immediately rally 1 wrc championship will belimited to drivers under the age of 50 years old.
:D
Sulland
20th May 2022, 09:53
Ford need to put in thicker rubber seals in all 3 doors to try to improve the dust issue. A few euros will fix it!!
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 09:54
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FTMXBTJXsAEUEEG?format=jpg&name=large
seb_sh
20th May 2022, 09:55
Looks like the master is giving another lesson.
doubled1978
20th May 2022, 09:58
He really is something very special, sure he may not go and win this rally, but that is an amazing effort.
For MSport it’s great in isolation, but it must also be bittersweet as that shows what the car is capable of.
They need somehow to put a package together to get Tanak out of Hyundai.
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 09:58
Sordo slowest Hyundai
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 10:01
nobody mentions Thierry but i would say it was evenly impressive stage from him, considering his starting position
still a lot to go today, the times were fine on first two stages for him, so yeah either he made a change for this stage that didnt work or smth....with couple of splits he just dropped over a second, with second split he gave away 4 secs
and still 4th overall. Seemd quite dramatic lost when it happened, didn't expect others starting from back all lost as well.
Sulland
20th May 2022, 10:05
The youngsters must be, or at least should be, a little embarrased by a part time driver, soon 50 years old man beating them on gravel !!
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 10:07
The youngsters must be, or at least should be, a little embarrased by a part time driver, soon 50 years old man beating them on grave l!!
cmon it was just 1 stage so far.
to me he has always been the GOAT but some people getting really carried away after one stage win
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 10:10
look at the tires here https://twitter.com/DirtFishRally/status/1527593431299661826?s=20&t=t-ydj_Uknh6fSwUhuPMnAQ
RC2 today - 3x Suninen-Grazyn-Mikkelsen
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 10:12
Tänak shakedown onboard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTyTieATa5g
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 10:12
Three besttimes out of three stages by Suninen, good for Hyundai. Solberg doesn't seem to be able to produce same speed tough.
spiderem
20th May 2022, 10:13
If Loeb and Rovempera finish on the podium, there will be an age difference of 26 years+
Surely it will be some sort of record?
Agree totally. Does not look good for the regular drivers that a guest driver (no matter how experienced and past multiple champion) steps into the car a beats the crap out of them right away. Monte was special for Loeb, but this is even more sensational.
Reply to @sullands post
TypeR
20th May 2022, 10:20
Agree totally. Does not look good for the regular drivers that a guest driver (no matter how experienced and past multiple champion) steps into the car a beats the crap out of them right away. Monte was special for Loeb, but this is even more sensational.
Reply to @sullands post
+ he isn't starting far back or last(like Ogier or Sordo)
flat_right
20th May 2022, 10:48
The biggest takeaway for me is that Ford desperately needs a quality driver in their car. Loeb is mortal (Hyundai) but if the car is doing what he likes, he can produce these times.
dimviii
20th May 2022, 10:58
Looks like the master is giving another lesson.
when was last time he drove at gravel? must be a lot of time.
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 11:02
when was last time he drove at gravel? must be a lot of time.
i was just checking that, Turkey 2020 and he was leading there after the first loop as well but fell back after saturday starting order was reversed, lost 33 secs to Thierry with saturday loop and had a puncture on sunday and lost in the end 59 secs and was third
when was last time he drove at gravel? must be a lot of time.Turkey with Hyundai? Hard to remember.
Again as others have said, shows that Msport have a great car and package but they've fucked themselves with the driver lineup
focus206
20th May 2022, 11:04
Very interesting morning, didn't expect such small gaps. Is there tyre service before SS5?
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 11:16
Very interesting morning, didn't expect such small gaps. Is there tyre service before SS5?
yes, tyre fitting zone before that
skarderud
20th May 2022, 11:20
Turkey with Hyundai? Hard to remember.
Again as others have said, shows that Msport have a great car and package but they've fucked themselves with the driver lineupMikkelsen is an obvious driver. M-sports mistake to ask for money over talent.
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Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 11:25
Mikkelsen is an obvious driver. M-sports mistake to ask for money over talent.
Breen was their choice and doesnt pay. He impressed last season when given Hyundai drives and deserved this chance.
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 11:28
:D :D :D
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FTMZTmLWIAAOpEh?format=jpg&name=medium
Essaj
20th May 2022, 11:28
Hello All live:crazy:
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 11:28
Stage 5, second pas at Lousa, is now live
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 11:29
Stage is live but they showing interviews
dimviii
20th May 2022, 11:29
http://forum-rallye.com/uploads/monthly_05_2022/post-157-0-08671200-1653044079.jpg
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 11:30
They are still sleeping at WRC-Live?
seb_sh
20th May 2022, 11:30
Breen was their choice and doesnt pay. He impressed last season when given Hyundai drives and deserved this chance.
I like Breen but he hasn't had a full season for a while and absolutely no experience in leading a team. It was a risk, so far i'm a bit disappointed.
I posted before the lineup was announced that adding Mikkelsen would make the lineup look quite different.
Mikkelsen - Breen - Fourmaux versus Breen - Fourmaux - Greensmith
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 11:31
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TypeR
20th May 2022, 11:32
They are still sleeping at WRC-Live?
don't be mad at them. they are doing absolutely perfect job. didn't even show last rally1 cars before..
and now Rovanperä almost at the end of SS5
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 11:33
Thierry 1.7 up on Kalle at first split
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 11:34
Finally...
Essaj
20th May 2022, 11:34
Can I go pee :rotflmao:
Finally All(not)Live switches into gear, as Kalle is at the stopline...
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 11:36
Thierry 4.3 up on Kalle at split 2
flat_right
20th May 2022, 11:37
delete
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 11:38
Tänak only one with 2 spares. Can't blame him looking how rough it is.
Thierry also with 6 tires, also Kalle and Greensmith
Essaj
20th May 2022, 11:38
Thierry also with 6 tires
And Kalle and Gus
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 11:39
Nooooooo Loeb....
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 11:39
Problmes for Loeb
Fuck sake the Goat has stopped
seb_sh
20th May 2022, 11:40
:(
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 11:40
Its over for Loeb... hit a wall !
O dear, that's an awful mistake. Can't believe it
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 11:41
Twenty meters into the stage
Tauri_J
20th May 2022, 11:41
Wow didnt expect a rookie mistake
dimviii
20th May 2022, 11:42
WRC freak
@FakeHinkelstein
Spectators on the Góis stage are cooling off! Think I will give it a miss. @rallydeportugal
#wrc
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FTMmVODXoAAbGnF?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FTMmbjQWQAM7Vss?format=jpg&name=large
seb_sh
20th May 2022, 11:42
stupid mistake from Loeb, too bad
Sulland
20th May 2022, 11:42
Cold tires on tarmac, sliding into start of the concrete barrier. Phhuuu, dissappooooooointed!
TypeR
20th May 2022, 11:43
Let's see how much Tänak can make difference with no dust..
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 11:43
At least Breen's Puma seems to be fixed for dust entry now.
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 11:44
Tänak still slow
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 11:45
:( :( :(
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FTMwRIqWUAIdaxV?format=jpg&name=large
https://twitter.com/i/status/1527617902018547713
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 11:49
Ott loosing some time compared to Thierry
TypeR
20th May 2022, 11:49
Tänak keeps losing time.. SPL2 +5.8
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 11:49
What the hell has-happened with Tänak. This is miserable
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 11:50
Tanak tried to makes some changes to the car and made it worse ?
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 11:50
6.3 lost for Ott to Neuville
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 11:52
Ott: it is not rough, but the car feels terrible
focus206
20th May 2022, 11:52
What a shame for Seb, I couldn't wait to see what he was capable of here. Didn't expect him to be in P1, but it is what it is...
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 11:53
And Kalle past Ott with this stage
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 11:53
C'mon Gus, this is your stage.
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 11:53
Gus is not going to repeat his performance of this morning on this stage
Alltough he is second fastest on second split
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 11:56
All drivers saying it is rough, Ott says it is not rough
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 11:57
Ogier only 0.3 down on Thierry at split 1
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:00
Ogier now 0.2 down at split 2
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 12:02
Good run again here by Gus - hope he can improve on the next stages without dust in the car.
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:02
Besttime for Ogier -0.7
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 12:03
Bet Ogier will have a smile at Loeb being out.
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 12:04
And Ogier up to second in overall
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:04
Elfyn just a little slower at split 2
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:05
Very good opening split for Loubet
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:06
Third time for Elfynn, at 0.7 of Neuville
240RS
20th May 2022, 12:07
This event is surprisingly proving the "second-tier" brigade have closed the gap to the top runners.
Taka Katsuta,in particular, is quietly going about his business in impressive fashion. Gus and Loubet have not let themselves down either.
Only one still with question marks hanging - Adrien Fourmaux
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:10
Second best time for Loubet
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:13
Fourmeaux fastest at 2nth split
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:14
But loosing a lot at last part of stage
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:15
Flat tyre left front
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 12:16
Tänak with the slowest time on this stage….
Fourmaux had a puncture
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:21
Tänak with the slowest time on this stage….
Fourmaux had a puncture
Sordo a little bit slower
I expected a little bit more pace from Sordo.
doubled1978
20th May 2022, 12:22
Dear me, MSport need to stop hanging around with black cats and walking under ladders.
Amazing error from Loeb. Finally Fourmaux finds a bit of confidence and gets a puncture.
Full credit to Loubet tho, without his missed junction he would be in the mix
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:22
I expected a little bit more pace from Sordo.
You are not the only one
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:24
No splis for Gryazin?
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:25
Solberg loosing massive time
dimviii
20th May 2022, 12:26
Maestros mistake
https://twitter.com/JakubHoreovsk/status/1527617145252847616
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FTM0vkbWYAAftAg?format=jpg&name=large
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:26
Massive time loss for Gryazin, puncture?
Very rough corners and some huge ruts in this stage
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:29
Gryazin loosing 3 mins, Solberg also 1min42
Wow didnt expect a rookie mistake
Corsica 2018 comes to mind when watching Loeb's crash. Stupid mistake.
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:35
Thierry 5.9 up on Kalle on first split
Wow..., first split from Thierry
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:38
Thierry -6.2 on split 2
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:38
But Craig even faster on first split
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:39
Kalle 9 sec slower than first pass
Rallyper
20th May 2022, 12:42
Its over for Loeb... hit a wall !
The master became a prentice...
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:44
Tanak stopped
Tanak puncture. Neuville was right to be very clever in the ruts
Tanak stopped
changing tire
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:45
Breen loosing a lot now?
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 12:46
Horrible rally for Tänak like it always has been apart from 2019 win
Breen puncture now too..., or some issue
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:46
Also puncture for Breen?
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 12:47
FFS Breen now lost a chunk.
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:48
Front left puncture for Breen
Unfortunate for Breen who finally had good speed on this stage
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 12:49
Taka spun
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:49
Fast change for Tanak, only loosing 1,5 min in the change
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:50
Taka, small off, halfspin
Rallyper
20th May 2022, 12:50
Tanak has two spares...
So, first it was equal for everyone and I was thinking, wow - no one had any big issues, mistakes, punctures etc.
Rally good - hold by beer.
The drivers with only 1 spare could be worrying
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 12:54
Looks like Rovanpera could lose more time on the second passes than the first !
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:55
Really rough out there
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 12:57
Is it rough now Ott ? ;)
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 12:58
Ogier now !!!
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 12:58
Tänak lost 3 secs with the rest of the stage if don’t count the puncture
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:58
Ogier stopped
Tauri_J
20th May 2022, 12:58
Tyre changing championship :)
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 12:58
Puncture as well
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 13:00
Looks like Rovanpera could lose more time on the second passes than the first !
Maybe not with all the punctures...
Danny0405
20th May 2022, 13:00
Quite crazy rally for the moment with a strange morning and really rough stages this afternoon
Good opportunity for a youngster such as Greensmith or Loubet to achieve a good result.
Or for Sordo for his 1st hybrid outing (complicated for him with so low preparation, should be better in Sardinia).
Rally Hokkaido
20th May 2022, 13:00
Wow, a gravel rally where first on the road is the best position!
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 13:01
Tyre changing championship :)
Tänak 30 secs faster than Ogier with that!
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 13:01
It took Ogier half a minute longer to change the tyre than Ott
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 13:02
Elfyn fastest at first split
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 13:03
Second best time for Gus
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 13:03
Good run Gus !
It´s a pity that WRC´s current Rally1 tyres are so bad :(
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 13:05
Ogier now without spare wheel
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 13:05
I will get zero points with Pickens this week :D
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 13:07
Small off for Loubet, but good on splits again
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 13:08
Ogier now without spare wheel
Breen too ?
One option for following rally on WRC+ could be with "commentary", when Grönholm just saying "oj oj oj" and "ai ai ai". With different way to saying them it's all one follower needs :)
Ogier vs Pirelli again..., wonder if he will have any nice words for the Italian firm :D
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 13:10
Ogier and Tänak starting quite front tomorrow
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 13:10
Ogier blaming the Pirelli's
Rally Hokkaido
20th May 2022, 13:10
It´s a pity that WRC´s current Rally1 tyres are so bad :(
Seb Ogier, "It's rough and we drive (on) Pirelli!"
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 13:11
Besttime for Evans, 3.7 up on Neuville
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 13:11
Great stage Elfyn !
Ogier’s saying what all of us are thinking, 2025 can’t come soon enough for them, great commentary from Marcus also.
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 13:13
Ogier’s saying what all of us are thinking, 2025 can’t come soon enough for them, great commentary from Marcus also.
what you mean by that?
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 13:14
Second time for Loubet, really strong driving
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 13:15
Allez Loubet... top job there.
This is brilliant from Loubet. Shame about his mistake this morning
what you mean by that?
Referring to his comment on Pirelli.
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 13:18
world champions not having good event so far, Loeb with mistake, Ogier and Tänak with punctures
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 13:19
Fourmeaux very cautious, loosing 38 sec, but he has no more spare either does he?
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 13:20
The two highest M-Sport drivers aren't the nominated point scorers.
AndyRAC
20th May 2022, 13:20
Seb Ogier, "It's rough and we drive (on) Pirelli!"
It's Pirelli, what do you expect?
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 13:20
Codriver, Coria, was saying it is worse conditions than in Kenia
The two highest M-Sport drivers aren't the nominates point scorers.
Still only Friday afternoon, early days, hopefully they can keep it clean from here on out.
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 13:21
the two first starters today are in TOP3 today at the moment, didnt expect that
flat_right
20th May 2022, 13:21
what you mean by that?
Maybe that in 2025, there will be another tyre supplier?
Maybe that in 2025, there will be another tyre supplier?
Yes, cause Pirelli have a 4 year contract and we’re into our second season with them.
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 13:30
Gryazin loosing a lot again
Rallyper
20th May 2022, 13:30
Oliver was hindered by Gryazin on last stage....
flat_right
20th May 2022, 13:31
This is a Rally bar talk but why can't they just bring back tyre mousse (I think it was called that) where when there is a loss in pressure, the tyre will fill up with some chemical and the tyre maintains its function. Too expensive?
Tauri_J
20th May 2022, 13:40
This is a Rally bar talk but why can't they just bring back tyre mousse (I think it was called that) where when there is a loss in pressure, the tyre will fill up with some chemical and the tyre maintains its function. Too expensive?
Yup been thinking and talking about it the last 2-3 years.
For me these abnormally frequent punctures are ruining competition and the whole rally.
Everyone is driving not to set up a fast stage time, but to avoid a puncture.
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 13:42
Kalle just a little faster in the stage than Thierry
This is a Rally bar talk but why can't they just bring back tyre mousse (I think it was called that) where when there is a loss in pressure, the tyre will fill up with some chemical and the tyre maintains its function. Too expensive?
Expensive and caused even more problems to lower classes who had no mousse tyres as the the cuts were more extreme by those cars who had mousse tyres.
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 13:44
Thierry loosing suddenly 3 sec now on split 3
For me these abnormally frequent punctures are ruining competition and the whole rally.
Everyone is driving not to set up a fast stage time, but to avoid a puncture.
Rally was intended as endurance sport. Part of the thing is to drive smart enough not to have punctures and not to brake cars
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 13:46
Ott already +5 in split 1
Rally was intended as endurance sport. Part of the thing is to drive smart enough not to have punctures and not to brake cars
I know that. But these countless punctures are just too much.
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 13:47
Thierry loosing more time, now 5.1 down on Kalle
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 13:48
Rally was intended as endurance sport. Part of the thing is to drive smart enough not to have punctures and not to brake cars
WAS.... but now its more of a sprint and they need tyres that wont ruin it.
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 13:48
5.8 lost in the end
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 13:50
Thierry loosing more time, now 5.1 down on Kalle
Tyre strategy.
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 13:50
Thierry is saying he is saving the tires for the next one
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 13:51
Ott really slow in there
Tanak going slow. Problem
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 13:53
Tanak going slow. Problem
Yes, loosing allready 40 sec in split 3
Prediction: Ogier will go off or retire, he wont reach end of the day ;)
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 13:53
Breen with no hybrid... :(
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 13:53
No hybrid for Breen
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 13:53
i think Ott is afraid to damage the raditor, he doesnt have the grill and front splitter
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 13:57
Loosing a lot tough, 1.35.9 lost
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 13:57
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0dJCrAxFWs
Tune for Tanak at Hyundai.... :rolleyes:
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 13:59
Rear left puncture
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 13:59
Ogier loosing a lot too
Rallyper
20th May 2022, 13:59
Now it´s about surviving the whole rally. Ott maybe clever here...
Prediction: Ogier will go off or retire, he wont reach end of the day ;)
good call, 20+ sec lost in 1st split
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 13:59
Tänak the king of punctures
but to tbe honest it didnt seems only puncture, that puncture must have been at the end of the stage
Tänak the king of punctures
Something was loose under car as well, and quite opened front. I don't think the puncture was the main reason.
Probably Ogier second puncture and going to retire for today?
Rallyper
20th May 2022, 14:01
Ogier in big trouble...
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 14:01
Codriver is using mobile phone
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 14:01
Ogier cruising.. yet another puncture.
Rally Hokkaido
20th May 2022, 14:03
Prediction: Ogier will go off or retire, he wont reach end of the day ;)
Can you tell me next week's LOTTO numbers?
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 14:03
lol they are jokin estonian TV that Ogier sent a message to his wife :"i will be home earlier"
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 14:03
Ogier stopped now
the sniper
20th May 2022, 14:04
Why wouldn't he have taken another tyre?
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 14:04
They said it would get rough after the recce... no excuse for taking only one spare. Stupid.
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 14:05
Puncture for Gus also?
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 14:05
Gus now. This is a joke really.
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 14:05
But he has another spare, doesn't he?
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 14:06
this is a joke Pirelli
and to think they made the tyre stronger for this event
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 14:07
and Ogier turned down from the stage
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 14:08
Elfyn loosing time also, be it only 3 sec compared to Kalle at split 2
this is a joke Pirelli
and to think they made the tyre stronger for this event
Can we please go back to Michelin’s now?
It is all Mikkelsen's fault, he was the main driver who developed/tested the pirelli tyres. He himself didnt get the seat in WRC1, so decided to ruin the tyre for everybody :p
Can you tell me next week's LOTTO numbers?
Sure, no problem :D
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 14:13
Evans +4.6 at the end
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 14:13
Loeb, Ogier, Tänak = 17 titles started today the event
only 1 left is also limping :D
Fast Eddie WRC
20th May 2022, 14:14
It is all Mikkelsen's fault, he was the main driver who developed/tested the pirelli tyres. He himself didnt get the seat in WRC1, so decided to ruin the tyre for everybody :p
Ha ha was just going to say this ! :D
https://cdn-1.motorsport.com/images/amp/6n9NvnAY/s1000/andreas-mikkelsen-anders-jager.webp
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 14:16
so Ogier had second puncture?
at least this is written on EWRC
Sulland
20th May 2022, 14:17
Can we please go back to Michelin’s now?
Or make tyres free, so all tyre manus can compete as well.
He is now laughing in Skoda passing by all retired WRC1 drivers and cruising after another WRC2 tittle :D
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 14:17
so Ogier had second puncture?
at least this is written on EWRC
Apparently yes, he did have only one spare, so decided to leave the stage
Becs and Paul King are clueless. Totally forgotten Greensmith had a puncture towards the end
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 14:20
Becs and Paul King are clueless. Totally forgotten Greensmith had a puncture towards the end
today in the morning i had to watch first 3 stages from wrc plus because Estonian Tv didnt show those
its just awful IMO
focus206
20th May 2022, 14:21
Bad display by Pirelli, but it's a big risk taking only 1 spare with how rough it is.
For me these abnormally frequent punctures are ruining competition and the whole rally.
Everyone is driving not to set up a fast stage time, but to avoid a puncture.
Rally was intended as endurance sport. Part of the thing is to drive smart enough not to have punctures and not to brake cars
Apparently yes, he did have only one spare, so decided to leave the stage
They knew it was going to be rough, why only one spare?
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 14:26
Suninen now suddenly 15 sec slower than Andreas
Gutting for Suninen after such a great start to the rally against Mikkelsen
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 14:29
Seems like puncture also?
Rear right puncture
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 14:36
Real pitty for Suninen, after putting all fastest times on the stages sofar, now suddenly 40 sec behind Mikkelsen
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 14:38
Puncture for Linnemae as well
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 14:40
Rossel into third in WRC2, only 4 sec behind Suninen
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 14:43
Pietarinen didn't start the stage?
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 14:49
puncture festival!
im amazed some guys here still are proctect Pirelli
i can understand some punctures, but we have had how many already after lunch? Virves in JWRC also had 2 already
I wonder if they should reintroduce the mousse tyres of the mid 2000s.
I can't really see any reason why they shouldn't.
Danny0405
20th May 2022, 14:55
Also Ingram apparently, should be enough to give the lead to Marczyk in WRC2J ... if nothing happens to him :)
denkimi
20th May 2022, 14:57
I wonder if they should reintroduce the mousse tyres of the mid 2000s.
I can't really see any reason why they shouldn't.
As said here before. It makes the big guys cut even more, so the small teams have to use it as well or they are disadvantaged.
Al they have to do is make tyre choise free so pirelli has some incentive to do something about it. Just like in f1, giving them a monopoly has done nothing good for the sport.
TypeR
20th May 2022, 14:57
They must do something about that.. ridiculous how many punctures..
Everything cost millions in rallying and now adding some mousse/tyre noodle to tyres wouldn't really change the budget.. except would maybe keep some costs down thank to not retiring..
flat_right
20th May 2022, 14:57
If you see me driving with Pirellis, you know I have a dementia.
How expensive can they be?
If you keep them on rough rallies only it will keep the budget cost down as well.
flat_right
20th May 2022, 15:05
On Estonian TV the commentator said that only on SS7 he counted 13 punctures and all the cars had not passed yet. Ok, not all are Pirellis but it is a problem.
AndyRAC
20th May 2022, 15:07
As said here before. It makes the big guys cut even more, so the small teams have to use it as well or they are disadvantaged.
All they have to do is make tyre choice free so pirelli has some incentive to do something about it. Just like in f1, giving them a monopoly has done nothing good for the sport.
Agree. The top tiers of motorsport should never be like this; F1/ WRC with Pirelli, and MotoGP with Michelin..... However, we get told a 'tyre war' isn't good for the sport. Neither are poor tyres...
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 15:09
Thierry with massive time loss?
flat_right
20th May 2022, 15:09
Neuville with puncture?
focus206
20th May 2022, 15:10
If you see me driving with Pirellis, you know I have a dementia.
Didn't have a problem when I had Pirellis on my old car, even with 1 Km of gravel road around my house. Road tyres are another thing.
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 15:10
He looses 9 sec to Kalle on first split
Neuville in trouble or wrong time? What is going on ffs
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 15:12
Neuville with some kind of problem
the sniper
20th May 2022, 15:13
Neuville definitely looks slower than usual under acceleration.
wwbroe
20th May 2022, 15:13
Loosing more then a minute on second split
flat_right
20th May 2022, 15:14
Didn't have a problem when I had Pirellis on my old car, even with 1 Km of gravel road around my house. Road tyres are another thing.
I have an emotional damage
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 15:14
seems he has shit something?
bodywork loose
This would be awful for the championship
EstWRC
20th May 2022, 15:15
This would be awful for the championship
heh, Kalle has won it anyway
If Rovanperä start winning stages when opening the road... then another guys.. what changes you actually have? Only hope that Rovanperä is getting enough punctures to have at least some chance.
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