[WRC] Acropolis Rally 2026

[Rallyper]

Once again: Those tires are not made for this kind of conditions

I guess ni tyre is.

 

[Fast-Eddie]

As I said...

Puncture lottery ruining this great rally.

 

[240RS]

In terms of Super Sunday, this must be the most weird weekend of the year. The gaps are big and those chasing championship points must be scratching their heads ahead of the power stage.

Oliver has no option but to go all out while Evans must be tempered somewhat. He can't afford to throw it all away. Ogier has done enough already. An extra point may come in handy. Neuville can't risk any more punctured tyres. So that's it for him. I guess.

Which leaves Fourmaux and maybe Oliver to scrap it out on the power stage Though, I would'nt be surprised to see P1 go to a certain Frenchman driving a Yaris!!!

 

[Humber]

Bring back mousse tyres for the Sunday?

 

[Fast-Eddie]

I guess no tyre is.

Look at the chunk out of that wheel...

 

[Ferranis]

Bring back mousse tyres for the Sunday?

Does anybody know what the mousse was discarded in the past? Kind of an obvious mitigation to punctures

 

[240RS]

Hyundai have made a decision to retire Dani Sordo before the power stage. Imagine how daft that will look if Adrien or Thierry bin it now!!!

They should have done so AFTER the stage, I would imagine

 

[focus206]

"Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT has elected to retire car #6 of Dani Sordo from the Acropolis Rally. The decision has been taken as a strategic measure to optimise the team's preparation and provide the greatest possible flexibility ahead of the upcoming fast gravel rallies."

What advantage does that give them?

 

[becher]

I think a new engine?

 

[WRCStan]

Can't do that kind of strategy move for new engine after the ps any more.

 

[macebig]

Think Lappi is doing Estonia and Finland, so they can reset the car to his liking after retiring Sordo here.

 

[meh]

Pajari went to PS with "win it or bin it"?

 

[EstWRC]

Great rally Virves!

 

[TypeR]

Happy for Josh and M-Sport! After such a difficult year with no good results, now P4 is awesome

 

[Ferranis]

The old man still showing how its done

 

[Rallyper]

SO is GOAT. Have to admit...

 

[Ferranis]

All in all this was a good and entertaining rally

 

[macebig]

Great work by Ogier. Man is definitely going to try for #10. Estonia and Finland would be crucial. I don't want to be in Elfyn's shoes currently. Good rally by Neuville despite the late punctures. A mature showing by Taka. Fourmaux was very fast,but he had 4 or 5 punctures... Pajari put some good times on the board, and he seems much improved from his disappointing 2025. Dunno what's going on with Oliver. Steadily downhill from Monte onwards... Finally, a good showing from McErlean, who got lucky for once. Armstrong was again the fastest Puma, but still no result overall. Sesks had a clean rally outside of the engine issues yesterday, and is looking forward to the faster events that suit him. Sordo was nowhere and it looks increasingly like his time has passed...

 

[Fast-Eddie]

A pity we didn't get a fight to the end. And it would've been good for the sport to see Hyundai win again.

A shame for Neuville getting those punctures, but Ogier would likey have won anyway.

 

[Fast-Eddie]

Game on for the Title thanks to road position and punctures punishing Evans...