The 2016 Rallying thread (WRC, ERC, RX, etc)
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^now that is a bloody good idea!
M-sport have been testing with their lovely blue livery today. Big improvement on last years imo!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAibxvQoZZI&fe...
M-sport have been testing with their lovely blue livery today. Big improvement on last years imo!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAibxvQoZZI&fe...
Edited by Allyc85 on Monday 11th January 22:45
Allyc85 said:
Bugger I see Loeb crashed losing an hour. Shame as its the first rally in about 10 years I actually wanted him to win!
Aye, that's a massive shame. Fingers crossed he'll be back next year and him attending is not a once off.Al-Attiyah made serious progress today though, it'll be interesting if he can keep that up.
big fan of the 2016 Fiesta Livery, I know its pretty much identical to last seasons except for blue in place of the white. Looks the same shade of blue as the new Focus RS press car.
Loeb's damage looks like it might have been and end over end roll, given how the front and back of the jeep are missing! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CVrIdE7ViY
Loeb's damage looks like it might have been and end over end roll, given how the front and back of the jeep are missing! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CVrIdE7ViY
See Bob The Cube will be contesting the Monte :
http://www.totalwrc.com/full_story/view/1829/Kubic...
Meeke and Evans should be there too
Just over a week to go now ! !
http://www.totalwrc.com/full_story/view/1829/Kubic...
Meeke and Evans should be there too
Just over a week to go now ! !
Ken Block signs for the 2016 season with FIA World RallyCross, factory backed by Ford
HRD Website said:
Hoonigan Racing Division, in conjunction with Ford Performance, is pleased to announce that professional rallycross driver, Gymkhana star and Head Hoonigan in Charge, Ken Block, will extend his factory partnership with Ford Performance to pursue the 2016 FIA World Rallycross Championship
http://www.hooniganracing.com/blog/2016/01/13/ken-block-and-ford-performance-announce-commitment/John Indri will race a Fiesta R5 next season, probably in the tarmac championship - its currently at Mountune for whatever they are fettling with - https://www.facebook.com/Mountune/photos/a.1698526...
Guy martin to race in British Rallycross round - http://www.rallycrossworld.com/2016/01/13/guy-mart...
possibly for his Speed tv Series?
Guy martin to race in British Rallycross round - http://www.rallycrossworld.com/2016/01/13/guy-mart...
possibly for his Speed tv Series?
Jost Capito to leave VW and take CEO at McLaren F1 - http://www.wrc.com/en/wrc/news/january-2016/capito...
perhaps he's jumped ship before things are slimmed down with the emission scandal stuff?
perhaps he's jumped ship before things are slimmed down with the emission scandal stuff?
RyanTank said:
Jost Capito to leave VW and take CEO at McLaren F1 - http://www.wrc.com/en/wrc/news/january-2016/capito...
perhaps he's jumped ship before things are slimmed down with the emission scandal stuff?
Poisoned chalice ? ? perhaps he's jumped ship before things are slimmed down with the emission scandal stuff?
End for JML ??
Beginning of the end of VW's domination ?
SebOg seeking new employer in the next couple of years ?
Allyc85 said:
Will be interesting to see if he gets his mojo back with the new car, hopefully its good enough to give the VWs a challenge. It certainly looks a better platform than the 14/15 car for cog, balance etc.
GravelBen said:
Will be interesting to see if he gets his mojo back with the new car, hopefully its good enough to give the VWs a challenge. It certainly looks a better platform than the 14/15 car for cog, balance etc.
From what I read on Autosport a few days ago VW have done some strengthening to the suspension/subframes and some mild engine work, so nothing too drastic. Fingers crossed that the new Hyundai is as quick as it looks and Thierry gets his form back, else it will indeed be far too easy for Ogier.
Just read that WRC highlights will be on Channel 5 this year. I hope it gets advertised properly as it was mad having it on 3 channels in the UK last year, and nobody other than the hardcore fans knowing about it!
Just read that WRC highlights will be on Channel 5 this year. I hope it gets advertised properly as it was mad having it on 3 channels in the UK last year, and nobody other than the hardcore fans knowing about it!
Allyc85 said:
From what I read on Autosport a few days ago VW have done some strengthening to the suspension/subframes and some mild engine work, so nothing too drastic. Fingers crossed that the new Hyundai is as quick as it looks and Thierry gets his form back, else it will indeed be far too easy for Ogier.
Just read that WRC highlights will be on Channel 5 this year. I hope it gets advertised properly as it was mad having it on 3 channels in the UK last year, and nobody other than the hardcore fans knowing about it!
As regards what Autosport may have been told about the 2016 Polo WRC car, three words spring to mind .... Pinch of salt Just read that WRC highlights will be on Channel 5 this year. I hope it gets advertised properly as it was mad having it on 3 channels in the UK last year, and nobody other than the hardcore fans knowing about it!
Last year (before the season started) I was fortunate enough to see some of the revised brake components for last years Polo WRC car , I'd be amazed if VW have stood still for 2016...
RE coverage, BT Sport will be covering the WRC in 2016 too. Live BT Sport coverage of Stage 1 begins 7.00pm on Thursday
Good to hear ex-BTCC driver John Thorne will be doing the MSA British Cross Country Championship as part of a factory-backed Yamaha UTV team. It should be a good battle between the Yamahas and rumoured Polaris entries.
With rallying getting more and more expensive I wonder if any rally drivers will start doing comp safari events instead?
With rallying getting more and more expensive I wonder if any rally drivers will start doing comp safari events instead?
Slippydiff said:
As regards what Autosport may have been told about the 2016 Polo WRC car, three words spring to mind .... Pinch of salt
Last year (before the season started) I was fortunate enough to see some of the revised brake components for last years Polo WRC car , I'd be amazed if VW have stood still for 2016...
RE coverage, BT Sport will be covering the WRC in 2016 too. Live BT Sport coverage of Stage 1 begins 7.00pm on Thursday
I think all but VW hope they have Last year (before the season started) I was fortunate enough to see some of the revised brake components for last years Polo WRC car , I'd be amazed if VW have stood still for 2016...
RE coverage, BT Sport will be covering the WRC in 2016 too. Live BT Sport coverage of Stage 1 begins 7.00pm on Thursday
Meeke testing for Monte, briefly seen with a 2017 spec front bumper/splitter in black.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXs-RzneKQw
2015 Hyundai actually looks pretty good in the 2016 colours:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opsxHpFZGkU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opsxHpFZGkU
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