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The WRC circus traveled halfway around the world for Rally New Zealand, which returns to the World Cup after 10 years. Can Thierry Neuville win for the 2nd consecutive time after winning in Greece 3 weeks ago? We follow him on this page.
| position after saturday | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kalle Rovanperä (Fin/Toyota) | in 2h28’26″3 |
| 3. | Sebastien Ogier (France/Toyota) | at 29″0 |
| 4. | Ott Tänak (Estonian/Hyundai) | 46″4 |
| 6. | Thierry Neuville (Hyundai) | 1’41″4 |
| 5. | Oliver Solberg (Sweden/Hyundai) | 3’34″9 |
- 09:04. Neuville climbs to 4th place. Thierry Neuville somewhat made up for his bad day on Friday Saturday, moving from 6th to 4th place in the standings. There were no stage wins, which were split between Craig Breen and World Cup leader Kalle Rovanperä. In the gallery, Rovanperä, who celebrates his birthday today, has also taken over the management of Ott Tänak. It will be difficult for Neuville in 4th place to come back as Tänak is almost a minute ahead of him. .
Neuville climbs to 4th place
Thierry Neuville somewhat made up for his bad day on Friday Saturday, moving from 6th to 4th place in the standings. There were no stage wins, which were split between Craig Breen and World Cup leader Kalle Rovanperä.
In the gallery, Rovanperä, who celebrates his birthday today, has also taken over the management of Ott Tänak. It will be difficult for Neuville in 4th place to come back as Tänak is almost a minute ahead of him.
- 9:03 a.m. It was a rough day, but there was nothing more. I could only drive at my own pace and try to survive. Thierry Neuville.
It was a difficult day, but there was nothing more. I could only drive at my own pace and try to survive.
Thierry Neuville
- 01-10-2022.
- 12:19 p.m. “Opportunities on Saturday”. On Friday evening, Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe (Hyundai i20 N Rally1) parked their car in the sodden service park. The duo finished a soaking wet second day in sixth place. There is no doubt that the road surface had to be swept today. “It fell a lot of rain”, launched Thierry Neuville in an open door. “During the first loop of three stages it was hard to find. There were some good split times, but I also spun a few times. During the afternoon shift we tried to make some adjustments to get a better feeling with the car. This morning it was set too hard. When changing the setting, I may have been a bit too careful. More rain is expected in Auckland tomorrow. “Yes , apparently, it could be worse. Either way, I see opportunities to get back into the game. In these treacherous conditions, anything is possible. Anyone can make a mistake and conditions could get worse. Let’s see what tomorrow has in store for us. We have nothing to lose.”
“Opportunities on Saturday”
On Friday evening, Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe (Hyundai i20 N Rally1) parked their car in the sodden service park. The duo finished a soaking wet second day in sixth place.
There is no doubt that the road surface had to be swept today. “It fell a lot of rain”, launched Thierry Neuville in an open door.
“During the first loop of three stages it was hard to find. There were some good split times, but I also spun a few times. During the afternoon shift we tried to make some adjustments to get a better feeling with the car. This morning it was set too hard. When changing the setting, I may have been a bit too careful.
More rain is forecast for Auckland tomorrow. “Yes, apparently it could be worse. Anyway, I see opportunities to get back into the game. In these treacherous conditions, anything is possible. Anyone can make a mistake and conditions could get worse. Let’s see what tomorrow brings. We have nothing to lose.”
- 07:12.
- 07 hours. Neuville: “Not a good day”. Hyundai de Neuville and his co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe did 2 laps in the first loop today. The setup of the car wasn’t ideal, but it improved as the day went on. But then the worn tires played. Especially in the rain in Stage 6 it was difficult to keep the car in line, Neuville said. “It was not a good day for us. I still don’t have 100% confidence in the car. We have to work on some things. In Greece (the last rally he won, editor’s note) I felt comfortable, but the other rallies I never felt good enough to push.” .
Neuville: “Not a good day”
Hyundai de Neuville and his co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe did 2 laps in the first loop today. The car’s setup wasn’t ideal, but it improved as the day went on. But then the worn tires played. Especially in the rain in Stage 6 it was difficult to keep the car in line, Neuville said.
“It was not a good day for us. I still don’t have 100% confidence in the car. We have to work on some things. In Greece (the last rally he won, editor’s note) I felt comfortable, but the other rallies I never felt good enough to push.”
- 6:55 a.m.
- 06h41.Thierry Neuville is 7th halfway through Friday. Today was the first real down-under day, Thierry Neuville is his Hyundai went from 3 to 6. His big second behind yesterday became 45″6 on his Estonian teammate Ott Tänak, the leader. He often had to give up his leading position. The Estonian won the 4th and 7th stages and came after these stages The lead is still in the lead. His lead is therefore not large. The Welshman Elfyn Evans follows only 2 tenths. The world champion Sébastien Ogier is 6.7 behind, World Cup leader Kalle Rovanperä half a second behind. These three drive a Toyota. Today we have 2 loops of the same 3 rides, good for 158.56km, more than half the total distance near Auckland. Tomorrow there are 4 more rides (including a Power Stage). .
Thierry Neuville is 7th at the halfway point on Friday
Today was the first real down under of the day, Thierry Neuville went from 3 to 6 with his Hyundai. His big second from yesterday became 45.6 over Estonian teammate Ott Tänak, the leader.
He often had to give up his leadership position. The Estonian won Stages 4 and 7 and was still in the lead after those stages. His lead is therefore not great.
The Welshman Elfyn Evans follows only 2 tenths. World champion Sebastien Ogier is 6.7 seconds behind, World Cup leader Kalle Rovanperä half a second behind. These three drive a Toyota.
Today we have 2 loops of the same 3 rides, good for 158.56km, more than half the total distance near Auckland. Tomorrow there are 4 more rides (including a Power Stage).
- 6:04 a.m.
- 30-09-2022.
- 9:40 a.m. Good to be back in New Zealand. The objective is to maintain the momentum of the last rallies and in particular our victory in Greece. Thierry Neuville.
It’s good to be back in New Zealand. The objective is to maintain the momentum of the last rallies and in particular our victory in Greece.
Thierry Neuville
- 9:40 a.m.
- 9:40 a.m.
- Thierry Neuville in action on opening day. 9:39 a.m.
Thierry Neuville in action on opening day
- 09:31. Tänak wins the opening stage, Neuville 3rd. Thursday, there was only one stage on the program in Auckland. And it was also a short 1.78 km. Estonian Ott Tänak was fastest with his Hyundai in 1.45.8, with Craig Breen’s Ford less than a second (0.9) and Thierry Neuville’s Hyundai at 1.6. World Cup leader Kalle Rovanperä, though the best in the shakedown, had to settle for 6th place in 2.6. Rovanperä can become world champion next weekend if he takes an 8-point lead over Tänak, second in the World Cup standings, legendary ride Whaanga Coast kicks off the first real day of competition.The drivers greatly appreciate Rally New Zealand for its technical course. French Sebastien Loeb. .
Tänak wins the opening stage, Neuville 3rd
Thursday, there was only one stage on the program in Auckland. And it was also a short 1.78 km. Estonian Ott Tänak was fastest with his Hyundai in 1.45.8, with Craig Breen’s Ford less than a second (0.9) and Thierry Neuville’s Hyundai at 1.6.
World Cup leader Kalle Rovanperä, though the best in the shakedown, had to settle for 6th place in 2.6. Rovanperä can become world champion next weekend if he takes an 8-point lead over Tänak, second in the World Cup standings.
Friday, the mythical Whaanga Coast ride launches its first real day of competition. Drivers really appreciate Rally New Zealand for its technical course.
The last World Cup winner in 2012 was Frenchman Sébastien Loeb.
