KingOfCoins 262 Posted July 31, 2016 Congrats to Kris Meeke for that briliant drive which made him the first brit to win rally finland.But I'm actually a bit more happy for Craig Breen who got his first podium Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRD_SimVansevenant 635 Posted July 31, 2016 KingOfCoins said: Congrats to Kris Meeke for that briliant drive which made him the first brit to win rally finland.But I'm actually a bit more happy for Craig Breen who got his first podium I absolutely agree with that. I'm also delighted with Neuville's strong performance once again. Leaving his teammate Paddon, who also drove on the limit, behind him. It's fun to watch the battles for the top spots. It's been a bit dull over the years but now they are all on the limit to get those precious seconds! WRC magic is back and it's worth watching again! I was anxiously watching the Power Stage hoping Neuville would top Paddon's time. I haven't had that feeling for over 5 years until this season. I'm a happy camper! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gheeD 15 Posted July 31, 2016 https://youtu.be/KSEoBhQ7SxQ One nice clip from Ouninpohja 2. Got lost on the way to parking area, ended up on one of the gravel roads leading right up to ouninpohja and from there stumbled to this great viewing spot! Next year gotta do some good research and find even better spots B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FloatingGrass 0 Posted July 31, 2016 I began to grin like an idiot when I saw Breen crying tears of joy at the end. I love that guy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d1ea 0 Posted July 31, 2016 Was really nice work from the Finnish police to help drivers to get next stage on time when the roads where totally jammed.https://www.instagram.com/p/BIgFI0ph1wsYUnzbMzvlHetmDZhOoiba37wr200/?taken-by=d1ea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtstt 1,842 Posted August 1, 2016 Was absolutely glued to the app over the weekend! Fantastic result for Meeke and Breen. Felt bad for Tanak as he seems to have really upped his pace. It's great to finally see someone in a factory seat proving that the Fiesta is a capable car. Great clip @gheeD! What's it like for spectators? Are you restricted as to where you can stand, or can you go wherever you want? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FloatingGrass 0 Posted August 2, 2016 Off topic, but I found gheeD on reddit and said hello. He still hasn't answered :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Porkhammer 78 Posted August 2, 2016 FloatingGrass said: Off topic, but I found gheeD on reddit and said hello. He still hasn't answered :( Maybe you smell funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtstt 1,842 Posted August 3, 2016 First look at the 2017 specification Fiesta:http://www.m-sport.co.uk/m-sport-news/fiesta-rs-wrc/the-next-stage-2017-fiesta-takes-to-the-gravelI'm still torn between the Polo and the Fiesta as the best looking car of the current generation, so I'm keen to see what the car will look like with the 2017 panels on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fedemaisonnave 48 Posted August 3, 2016 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1187700191273031&id=106632069379854 , I think that M-Sport 2017 drivers might be in another Team nowadays because I cant understand Malcolm testing it and not Ostberg or Camilli, maybe he just want to have a ride, Camilli I think he will have a seat and maybe Thierry or a WRC2 Top driver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fedemaisonnave 48 Posted August 3, 2016 It is also rumoured that Evans has signed for a Team in 2017 and not M-Sport, and M-Sport will not back his las round of WRC2 and lose all the chances of being the Champion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gheeD 15 Posted August 3, 2016 i dunno, the news post says wilson has always been keen to test new cars himself first, and martin prokop continued testing after him (which is indeed interesting that its a privateer and not msport drivers.)i think this fall will be interesting times to follow the rumours around these new cars and driver changes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fedemaisonnave 48 Posted August 3, 2016 gheeD said: i dunno, the news post says wilson has always been keen to test new cars himself first, and martin prokop continued testing after him (which is indeed interesting that its a privateer and not msport drivers.)i think this fall will be interesting times to follow the rumours around these new cars and driver changes. Also Khalid tested the C3 so I think that anyone could drive the next year cars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gheeD 15 Posted August 3, 2016 https://twitter.com/eWRCresults/status/760798606404255746 hmm? might just mean new car for jipocar privateer team tho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fedemaisonnave 48 Posted August 3, 2016 Also I checked the tyres for some gossip and they arent Michelin, so maybe in 2017 the Manufacturer M-Sport will use DMack with Ott and other driver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaloSamo 0 Posted August 3, 2016 FloatingGrass said: I began to grin like an idiot when I saw Breen crying tears of joy at the end. I love that guy! I just watched the RedBull TV coverage and saw Craig's tears. Epic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juu1ius 5 Posted August 4, 2016 Toyota & Tommi are talking with Tänak, Evans and WRC2 front runners."I can tell you the names: there is Elfyn, there's Ott Tanak, Esapekka Lappi, Teemu Suninen and the young comer is Pontus Tidemand," said Makinen http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/125608/toyota-closing-on-2017-driver-lineup?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyNevada 51 Posted August 4, 2016 http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/125608/toyota-closing-on-2017-driver-lineup"Ott Tanak and the WRC2 frontrunners are Tommi Makinen's main targets for seats with his new factory Toyota team in the 2017 World Rally Championship." Holy... This is big news for the Estonian fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockefelluh 0 Posted August 4, 2016 Can anyone explain why Ogier wasn't in the points for Finland? WRC highlight videos said nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dytut 61 Posted August 4, 2016 Rockefelluh said: Can anyone explain why Ogier wasn't in the points for Finland? WRC highlight videos said nothing. He put the car in a ditch in a quite silly way and took him 6 minutes or so to get it out. And not that good of a power stage after that since he was sweeping the roads.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvmF38JedE0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockefelluh 0 Posted August 4, 2016 Dytut said: Rockefelluh said: Can anyone explain why Ogier wasn't in the points for Finland? WRC highlight videos said nothing. He put the car in a ditch in a quite silly way and took him 6 minutes or so to get it out. And not that good of a power stage after that since he was sweeping the roads.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvmF38JedE0 Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaloSamo 0 Posted August 4, 2016 Why nobody told him to use Reset Car? Would only cost him a couple of seconds... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FloatingGrass 0 Posted August 5, 2016 Toyota should DEFINITELY go with Suninen and Tanak. No other way.Sorry Elfyn <3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogani 649 Posted August 5, 2016 FloatingGrass said: Toyota should DEFINITELY go with Suninen and Tanak. No other way.Sorry Elfyn <3 Tidemand also deserves a shot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gheeD 15 Posted August 5, 2016 I somehow have a hunch its gonna be Hänninen and Lappi. But I think Lappi could easily switch to Suninen, Rally Deutschland is pretty decisive for the 2 young finns I think. Lappi has shown he's fast on gravel and Finland especially, but wrc2 season hasn't been that easy for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
