Rally Discussion and Bar Talk Thread

[Morte66]

Sami Pajari won WRC2, perhaps with a little luck regarding Solberg and traffic, but despite missing two rounds on his preferred gravel due to WRC1 try-outs. Not bad for his first go, with Solberg/Rossel/Gryazin/Greensmith in the mix.

I really wanted him to win WRC2, no particular reason I just wanted it, so I was a bit annoyed at WRC1 getting in the way. But now that's in the bag…

I think nobody knows yet what he's doing next year, probably including him and Toyota. It will shake out when the budgets are approved and the major contracts are signed.

In my ideal world he'd do a whole season in WRC1 as a fourth driver, under orders to learn the ropes more than he pushes. I suspect we'll get something more like this year, with him as fourth WRC1 driver when Ogier isn't running. So six or seven WRC1 drives.

[deephouse]

So, if hybrids go... Evans is spoken of as a driver who never really clicked with hybrids. He might perhaps be expected to do slightly better next year.

Who else?

Many of them. I simply get impression that these youngsters did it better to adapt (excluding Munster). But one thing is sure, drivers backed of on many occasions for not ''turning off'' or damaging those bad designed and fragile hybrid units. Now with that problem gone, they could push as hell even on jumps.

Sami Pajari won WRC2, perhaps with a little luck regarding Solberg and traffic, but despite missing two rounds on his preferred gravel due to WRC1 try-outs. Not bad for his first go, with Solberg/Rossel/Gryazin/Greensmith in the mix.

I really wanted him to win WRC2, no particular reason I just wanted it, so I was a bit annoyed at WRC1 getting in the way. But now that's in the bag…

I think nobody knows yet what he's doing next year, probably including him and Toyota. It will shake out when the budgets are approved and the major contracts are signed.

In my ideal world he'd do a whole season in WRC1 as a fourth driver, under orders to learn the ropes more than he pushes. I suspect we'll get something more like this year, with him as fourth WRC1 driver when Ogier isn't running. So six or seven WRC1 drives.

Ogier did say he will be more at home next year, but as long as he enjoy driving those cars, he will be here. So we can assume half the season +/-1 event. But it would be kind of shock if he would appear in Hyundai camp.

[Rallyper]

Ogier is just driving for fun, and he is honest with that.
So be it.
BUT he is at the same time a hinder for younger drivers. It very selfish.
I´d say: give place for Pajari now in Rally1 car and Solberg in 4th car for 4-5 rounds.

[Dimitris]

2024 WRC Season Review, with lots of numbers and stats

https://www.powerslideblog.com/power...son-in-numbers

[saco0o]

2024 WRC Season Review, with lots of numbers and stats

https://www.powerslideblog.com/power...son-in-numbers

this site is really good! thanks, I didnt knew it

[saco0o]

So, if hybrids go... Evans is spoken of as a driver who never really clicked with hybrids. He might perhaps be expected to do slightly better next year.

Who else?

hmmm wouldnt the lack of confidence on the rally1 car's downforce affect some drivers more than the hybrids?
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[Dimitris]

this site is really good! thanks, I didnt knew it

Thank you!

[Morte66]

Oh, and I'm slightly late, but... Well done Elfyn Evans for getting second in the WDC, turning around a mild mid-season slump, and staying on the road more than Ogier and Tanak to bank the points. Toyota's top scorer, too.

Hopefully, the non-hybrid cars will suit you next year and you can do even better.

C'mon, la.

[TypeR]

Was watching Rovanperas videos of him in that Starlet beast..
and wondered, how much more difficult is it to drive fast with RHD car on stage (when used to LHD).

[saco0o]

Was watching Rovanperas videos of him in that Starlet beast..
and wondered, how much more difficult is it to drive fast with RHD car on stage (when used to LHD).

this starlet model and the classic escort mk2 are probably my all time favorite race cars ever.
cmoon toyota and msport, run these beauties!! screw rally1s hahahhaa just kidding.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlc_46OU0oo