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Got the ITV4 highlights as usual. Now that was fun, lol 
Really happy for Haddon, great result for him despite his troubles. Should have won it, but hey, not his fault. Next time
Not bad by Neuville either considering all he went through!
Latvala just cannot catch a break, always something going wrong, poor chap.
As for Ogier, well, he brought it home without breaking it, and that made all the difference.
Really happy for Haddon, great result for him despite his troubles. Should have won it, but hey, not his fault. Next time
Not bad by Neuville either considering all he went through!
Latvala just cannot catch a break, always something going wrong, poor chap.
As for Ogier, well, he brought it home without breaking it, and that made all the difference.
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Solberg-esque recovery? Here's hoping!!
Looks like a big one - https://www.facebook.com/WRC.News.1/videos/vb.111548942199383/997684376919164/?type=2&theater
Nice birthday present for Kris.
Times posted earlier by Citroen
Nice birthday present for Kris.
Times posted earlier by Citroen
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Ouch, not a good way to start
Sure they will rebuild, but still, not what he needed...
Sure they will rebuild, but still, not what he needed...
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FIA have inspected the car and given the go ahead that the car can run in the rally if it can be fixed in time
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He had been flat through that corner all day, started to get very rutted, she snagged a rut and over she went
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Well, whatever happened its fixed now.
It took a lumphammer and chisel to straighten the A-pillar to get a windscreen in though lol
One Carefull owner. Motorway miles only, never raced or rallied
It took a lumphammer and chisel to straighten the A-pillar to get a windscreen in though lol
One Carefull owner. Motorway miles only, never raced or rallied
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CITROËN RACING SAY KRIS MEEKE WILL START 72ND LOTOS RALLY POLAND ON SCHEDULE AFTER THE FIA GAVE PERMISSION TO REPAIR HIS BATTERED DS 3.
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Meeke rolled his car seven times at Thursday's Shakedown test, and feared the damage might be too serious to allow him to compete.
But the team was given the green light to begin work after an inspection by FIA Technical Delegate Jérôme Touquet confirmed the roll cage was undamaged.
"With the FIA checks complete we are able to make repairs to make it like new again. It will be completely ready for Stage one this afternoon," Didier Clément, Citroen Racing chief operations engineer, told wrc.com.
"Considering the number of rolls it's impressive the car is not more badly damaged," he added. "In fact there's not so much to change. The roll cage and chassis are definitely okay, but we will change the rear wing, the doors, the front bumper and wing, bonnet - things like that. At the front we will change the radiators and make a thorough check of everything."
The team has until 2024hrs to re-prep the car, before Meeke and co-driver Paul Nagle are due to leave for the Mikolajki Arena Super Special Stage. The pair will cross this afternoon's ceremonial start ramp on foot to give their mechanics more time.
"I estimate we need several hours to get the car straight - so I'm feeling quite confident," added Clément.
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Meeke rolled his car seven times at Thursday's Shakedown test, and feared the damage might be too serious to allow him to compete.
But the team was given the green light to begin work after an inspection by FIA Technical Delegate Jérôme Touquet confirmed the roll cage was undamaged.
"With the FIA checks complete we are able to make repairs to make it like new again. It will be completely ready for Stage one this afternoon," Didier Clément, Citroen Racing chief operations engineer, told wrc.com.
"Considering the number of rolls it's impressive the car is not more badly damaged," he added. "In fact there's not so much to change. The roll cage and chassis are definitely okay, but we will change the rear wing, the doors, the front bumper and wing, bonnet - things like that. At the front we will change the radiators and make a thorough check of everything."
The team has until 2024hrs to re-prep the car, before Meeke and co-driver Paul Nagle are due to leave for the Mikolajki Arena Super Special Stage. The pair will cross this afternoon's ceremonial start ramp on foot to give their mechanics more time.
"I estimate we need several hours to get the car straight - so I'm feeling quite confident," added Clément.
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KM stalled on the start line of SS1, see how he fairs on the real stages tomorrow
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Some 2017 rules were outlined today at the World Motor Sport Council meeting.
Engine
- Powered increased to 380hp
- 36mm maximum diameter for the turbo restrictor
- Maximum 2.5b absolute turbo pressure
Body
- Free zone defined around the body shell of the production car to create a maximum WRC car width of 1875mm and greater overhang front and rear
- Greater freedom on the lateral parts of the front bumper, with potential for additional aero devices ahead of the front wheels. Openings may also be cut-out on the fender surface
- Bigger and more visible fixed rear wing
The overall weight of the car will be reduced by 25kg, there will be a return to an electronically-controlled centre differential and the overall homologated length of the car must be greater than or equal to 3.9 metres.
Engine
- Powered increased to 380hp
- 36mm maximum diameter for the turbo restrictor
- Maximum 2.5b absolute turbo pressure
Body
- Free zone defined around the body shell of the production car to create a maximum WRC car width of 1875mm and greater overhang front and rear
- Greater freedom on the lateral parts of the front bumper, with potential for additional aero devices ahead of the front wheels. Openings may also be cut-out on the fender surface
- Bigger and more visible fixed rear wing
The overall weight of the car will be reduced by 25kg, there will be a return to an electronically-controlled centre differential and the overall homologated length of the car must be greater than or equal to 3.9 metres.
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