***The Official Rally Sweden Thread***
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In a way I'm looking forward to seeing the Meeke incident, from what I've read from various places it would be very wrong to call it a crash/mistake!
Standard day for Ogier. Even damage from a watersplash in the morning, then being stopped by the Police on a road section didn't put him off.
As for JML oh bloody dear, must be quite tough being the 3rd driver at VW now!
Standard day for Ogier. Even damage from a watersplash in the morning, then being stopped by the Police on a road section didn't put him off.
As for JML oh bloody dear, must be quite tough being the 3rd driver at VW now!
Tonsko said:
None of today has been on WRC+ - any ideas why not?
The onboards are at very best uploaded in the evening, and the live stages are tomorrow and the power stage. Really hoped for more this year if honest!WRC+ needs to offer far more than what what is provided currently. It's 2016 - WRC coverage just isn't cutting it at the moment; which is why the interest just isn't there. Look for the Malcolm Wilson interview on Speedcafe.com
After Rolex24 and Bathurst 12 hours both trending on Twitter the last few weekends, I can confidently say that Rally Sweden will not be doing likewise.
After Rolex24 and Bathurst 12 hours both trending on Twitter the last few weekends, I can confidently say that Rally Sweden will not be doing likewise.
ArnageWRC said:
Unbelievable really, hitting a rock left exposed by the earlier runners; not crashing or binning it as I've seen people describe it....
Rather the bad luck now, than next year when it does matter.
Kris's crash...Rather the bad luck now, than next year when it does matter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4e4U4FQjxo
And rock he hit
https://twitter.com/krisse_sohlberg/status/6982421...
Edited by Allyc85 on Friday 12th February 20:37
Looking at that pic of the rock it looks massive. Watching the on board, you can hardly see it and there's not much noise or movement when the car hits it. Unlucky. Is that just a massive time penalty? He's the only one that's getting close to Ogier atm, so whilst Citroen are likely spitting feathers, his performance notwithstanding rocks is pretty good.
Edit: Just found out: Rally2 rules means re-entering with 5 minute time penalty. Glad he still has a chance to get some points.
Edit: Just found out: Rally2 rules means re-entering with 5 minute time penalty. Glad he still has a chance to get some points.
Edited by Tonsko on Friday 12th February 20:53
I've always thought Ogier had the luck of the green. He's made mistakes which have cost him relatively nothing but would have ruined the rallies of others.
Just look at today, he goes off into the tree's, hits a few but is able to carry on with little damage, while poor Meeke doesn't make a mistake but still has to retire after hitting a buried rock!
Just look at today, he goes off into the tree's, hits a few but is able to carry on with little damage, while poor Meeke doesn't make a mistake but still has to retire after hitting a buried rock!
Rotten luck for Meeke again! I guess Ogier and Mikkelsen used up all the luck by hitting trees and carrying on...
I have to say though, it still bugs me the one-eyed approach the wrc.com media people have to commenting on advantage/disadvantage of road positions. They say that Ogier pulled out a lead on the morning loop but was disadantaged by his road position in the afternoon snow. No mention at all about how the morning conditions gave him the advantage and disadvantaged the drivers further down the order.
I have to say though, it still bugs me the one-eyed approach the wrc.com media people have to commenting on advantage/disadvantage of road positions. They say that Ogier pulled out a lead on the morning loop but was disadantaged by his road position in the afternoon snow. No mention at all about how the morning conditions gave him the advantage and disadvantaged the drivers further down the order.
Edited by GravelBen on Saturday 13th February 03:39
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