RallyDriven Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 So, stage 2, Paddon rolled but finished the stage, Ogier went into a ditch after a pacenotes error and elfyn leads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dytut Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Paddon, oh Paddon. I so want him to regain his confidence, but it's just not going well :-/But great to see Elfyn at the top, let's just hope the DMack's won't let him down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juu1ius Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 After SS3 Evans and Mads are leading over Ogier and Tänak :dizzy: :D So much is happening already, mistakes, technical issues, setup issues... oh my oh my. @KickUp Will Codemasters make sale weekend for D4 if the rally would end 1.Evans 2. Meek ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogani Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 juu1ius said: After SS3 Evans and Mads are leading over Ogier and Tänak :dizzy: :D So much is happening already, mistakse technical issues, setup issues... oh my oh my. @KickUp Will Codemasters make sale weekend for D4 if the rally would end 1.Evans 2. Meek ? Wat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dytut Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Well... Meeke has stopped on SS4, so that's not happening... And while I write this it looks like Breen has stopped aswell. Neuville lost 20 seconds from his broken damper.Both Toyotas has lost their front splitters, and Hänninen down on power.Soooo... well. Let's see if anyone get's through at all this year ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dytut Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 But as long as Latvala can keep Ogier behind him this championship is alive, so hope he can keep it up :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoMrWhite Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Sordo, Breen, Meeke, Paddon, Hanninen with crashes and serious mechanical problems, to a lesser degree also Neuville... That is some carnage we have after just four stages. This new generation of cars seems quite demanding and outright treacherous.If that continues, I'm betting on Tidemand getting onto the podium. Or maybe Bertelli, if he can keep it on the road... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dytut Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 https://twitter.com/ChristianWRC1/status/857966429911568384Ouchies!But let's see, the top runners who haven't had massive crashes or failures:1.3E. EVANSD. BARRITTM-SPORT WORLD RALLY TEAMMRC138:40.62.10J. LATVALAM. ANTTILATOYOTA GAZOO RACING WRTMRC139:04.2+23.6+23.63.14M. OSTBERGO. FLOENEM-SPORT WORLD RALLY TEAMRC139:12.8+8.6+32.24.2O. TANAKM. JARVEOJAM-SPORT WORLD RALLY TEAMMRC139:14.0+1.2+33.45.1S. OGIERJ. INGRASSIAM-SPORT WORLD RALLY TEAMMRC139:16.3+2.3+35.76.5T. NEUVILLEN. GILSOULHYUNDAI MOTORSPORTMRC139:28.6+12.3+48.Still quite open here. One small mistake or part failure and it's all gone. Neuville lost at least 20 seconds from his damper failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyDriven Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Jesus that was a chaotic opening morning! Anyone actually left going!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbtstt Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 YoMrWhite said: Or maybe Bertelli, if he can keep it on the road... This has to be the most optimistic thing I've read this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juu1ius Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 It has been terrible, even for Argentina. Let's hope that new Dmack tires lasts on the second loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyDriven Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 tbtstt said: YoMrWhite said: Or maybe Bertelli, if he can keep it on the road... This has to be the most optimistic thing I've read this year! You know it's been a rough days rallying when that is your hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoMrWhite Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 tbtstt said: YoMrWhite said: Or maybe Bertelli, if he can keep it on the road... This has to be the most optimistic thing I've read this year! Glad I could cheer you up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfRally Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 juu1ius said: It has been terrible, even for Argentina. Let's hope that new Dmack tires lasts on the second loop. Too bad Ken Block isn't running, hes used to driving on bad tires. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyDriven Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Think this is a correct roundup!meeke- crashed (looks like he rolled) and retiredbreen- gearbox and retiredPaddon- rolledsordo- engine troubleneuville- broken damperlatvala- broken splitterhanninen- broken splitter and engine troubleogier- in ditchdid I miss anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatingGrass Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 So did Lefebvre really miss his flight? That's what I heard at Motorsport Forums. Really embarrassing.Also, if Latvala finishes second or first and Ogier finishes either seventh or fourth, Latvala will go back into the lead of the championship! YEEEEEES! I wouldn't be disappointed if he finishes second at the expense of Evans, though. That would be seriously cool.Latvala and his Jaris are a match made in heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyDriven Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 FloatingGrass said: So did Lefebvre really miss his flight? That's what I heard at Motorsport Forums. Really embarrassing.Also, if Latvala finishes second or first and Ogier finishes either seventh or fourth, Latvala will go back into the lead of the championship! YEEEEEES! I wouldn't be disappointed if he finishes second at the expense of Evans, though. That would be seriously cool.Latvala and his Jaris are a match made in heaven. Haven't heard that, he did the recce, I don't think he was ever supposed to be doing to rally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyDriven Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Elfyn is on fire all of a sudden! Hope he can carry it through the rest of the weekend, but I've probably spoken too soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azoresst Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 RallyDriven said: Elfyn is on fire all of a sudden! Hope he can carry it through the rest of the weekend, but I've probably spoken too soon! Him and Mads are quite the surprises for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dytut Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 3.7 seconds separating Latvala - Tänak - Neuville - Ogier after SS7 in P3-P6, and they're all in striking distance of Östberg in P2. We're in for a fight :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigloaf Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Paddon showing great pace - gutted. Would be a great fight between him and Evans if he hadn't have rolled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juu1ius Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Evans and Dmack are doing great job, benefiting both from starting position and good tire. If hard compound is as good and tolerates higher temperatures better than last year, will/can M-Sport change tires manufacturer for certain rallies? Too bad for Latvala, but 2-5 are having big fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjl9 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 edgenz said: Paddon showing great pace - gutted. Would be a great fight between him and Evans if he hadn't have rolled. To finish first, you first have to finish! Old rally saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigloaf Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 cjl9 said:edgenz said: Paddon showing great pace - gutted. Would be a great fight between him and Evans if he hadn't have rolled. To finish first, you first have to finish! Old rally saying. Never heard that one... cheers bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dytut Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Except for Elfyn, the rollercoaster continues. Latvala gets a big puncture on SS8 and drops 30 seconds. Tänak also stricken with a smaller puncture, and goes down to 5th. Still just 40 seconds between 2nd and 6th, so anything can happen. Wonder how Elfyn and his DMacks will hold up to road sweeping tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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