WRC and other rallying

masit · 20-01-2022 6:57pm

Just watching WRC+. Is it me or does most of the drivers looked worried? Seen the Toyota's needing to be pushed to get going coming out of service on way to shakedown. Have a feeling there will be a lot retirements in this rally, hopefully only mechanical.

h3000 · 20-01-2022 8:22pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118507427#Comment_118507427

I’d say they are. I think all manufacturers had at least one glitch on shakedown. Interesting weekend ahead.

Fingers crossed for Breen and M-Sport.

afatbollix · 20-01-2022 8:30pm

And were off.

Mad they have gone back to the upright gear stick. Almost looks old fashioned now instead of the steering wheel levers.

Is it a cost saving?

masit · 20-01-2022 8:34pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118507844#Comment_118507844

Anything to do with no centre diff.

masit · 20-01-2022 8:38pm

Oiger on it. 9.3 up on Evans, 15.9 on Neuville

h3000 · 20-01-2022 9:02pm

The Sebfastiens are showing their supreme talent again.

h3000 · 21-01-2022 10:26am

A big off for Fourmaux this morning. Crew OK apparently. My Fantasy WRC team takes a hit though.

https://twitter.com/autosport/status/1484456380329349122?s=20

https://twitter.com/autosport/status/1484453512792707079

jelutong · 21-01-2022 12:18pm

Loeb leading after stage 5 .

3 stage wins from 3 today.

masit · 21-01-2022 8:28pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118510457#Comment_118510457

Lucky both ok, big off alright.

Car99 · 22-01-2022 4:01pm

A good day for Breen but ROVANPERÄ taking 20 seconds out of him on SS13 will make tomorrow a tough day for Breen . Hopefully he can keep it between the ditches and bring it home for a podium.

jelutong · 23-01-2022 12:37pm

Ogier punctures on 2nd last stage. Loeb 9.5 seconds ahead going into the Power stage.

Car99 · 23-01-2022 2:40pm

Nice podium for Breen was expecting him to do better than 8th on the power stage. Every point may be important at the end of the season.

h3000 · 23-01-2022 4:19pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118520910#Comment_118520910

I wouldn’t be surprised if that was partly strategic. Kalle will now open the road in Sweden rather than Craig. First on the road there can be tricky.

Car99 · 23-01-2022 10:31pm

Craig is up against it with Kalle and Evans going to be the men to beat I think. This year's will be M Sports best chance to win a championship with new regs.

jelutong · 24-01-2022 1:37am

I wouldn’t rule out Tanak and Neuville.

h3000 · 24-01-2022 11:58am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118523084#Comment_118523084

He might struggle to keep up with them on the rallies he hasn't done in a while alright. Hopefully his consistency and clean driving will reward him though and he can really push on the fast rallies he knows and likes. Like @jelutong said Neuville and Tanak will always be fast. Will the i20 hold though?

flazio · 21-02-2022 2:21pm

Tragedy in Killarney over the weekend.

Motorsport Ireland Statement Monday February 21st 2022, 11.00am

Motorsport Ireland is deeply saddened to confirm the death of a competitor, who succumbed to his injuries in Cork University hospital, following an incident while competing on stage four of yesterday's Killarney Forestry Rally. The remainder of the event was halted. Killarney and District Motor Club are liaising with the family of the competitor involved.

Motorsport Ireland have begun a full investigation into this tragic incident. Motorsport Ireland and its affiliated clubs are recognised internationally for operating to the highest standards of motorsport safety for competitors and spectators in line with the best practice of the FIA.

The entire motorsport community extends its fullest sympathy to the family and friends of the bereaved. Motorsport Ireland also extends its sympathies to the members of Killarney and District Motor Club and everyone involved with organising yesterday’s event who reacted so quickly and professionally to the incident.

ENDS

May they rest in peace.

Car99 · 25-02-2022 9:35pm

Disappointing Rally Sweden for Breen.

jelutong · 15-07-2022 9:16am

Craig Breen stopped on stage 4 of Rally Estonia. Clipped a rock or something and damaged the steering.

Evan’s leading by 10.5 seconds from Tanak at the end of stage 4.

h3000 · 02-10-2022 12:56pm

Kalle Rovanpera is champion and it’s so well deserved. He has been outstanding this year.

jelutong · 05-10-2022 8:15am

Paul Nagle has called time on his WRC career. Spain will be his last event.

h3000 · 05-10-2022 3:34pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119702942#Comment_119702942

Ah it will be sad to see Paul go. He is a great co-driver and will be hard to replace. He helped Craig after that very tragic time. Saying that maybe Craig could try to take advantage of the change in the other seat. A reset could help him, not that Paul was a hindrance.

jelutong · 10-02-2023 7:33pm

Craig Breen leads Rally Sweden by 2.6 seconds from Tanak at the end of day one.

Car99 · 11-02-2023 6:29pm

SS15 UMEA1 massive stage coming up for Breen.

Pudsey64 · 12-02-2023 12:45pm

Team order's time

markw7 · 12-02-2023 1:09pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120231510#Comment_120231510

Pretty crap for Breen but can't blame Hyundai.

markw7 · 12-02-2023 1:15pm

Doesn't matter after all!!!

Well done Craig brilliant drive.

Charlie-Bravo · 21-04-2024 1:10pm

Can't find a recent thread. I love the Craig Breen tribute with the tricolour on the nose and rear wing of the Hyundai rally cars. Currently live on TNT Sports.

Aaron Johnston doing well co-driving alongside Takamoto Katsuta in the Toyota.