Unpredictable character of Monte Carlo stages forces drivers to opt for some unusual tyre combinations. Most crews selected specialized snow tyres for front wheels and slicks for rears, but there are some drivers going for apparently unusual combination of slicks on one side and studded tyres on the other.
First half of first leg is behind us and one thing is certain – 80th Monte will be exciting and intense as ever! Even though crews only tackled two stages so far, it was enough to spring some surprises.
FIA’s pre event press conference gave drivers one more chance to express their expectations and plans ahead of start of Rallye Monte Carlo’s first leg tomorrow morning. Top drivers from all three categories of World Rally Championship attended the conference. Click to read lengthy but very informative transcript of top rallying elite first media “grilling”...
Before we wrap this day up we’d like to share one more link with you, featuring today’s shakedown and ceremonial start. WRC fans are familiar with Rallye-Sport.fr and their dedication to rally, and this photo gallery proves it once again.
Besides official WRC website www.wrc.com live results from Rally Monte Carlo stages will be available on several other sites. One of those is EWRC Results – with nice layout and plenty of options it offers relevant information fast. Visit them at EWRC-Results.com
Another superb “privateer” video of today’s shakedown emerged on Youtube. Signed by Videos2Rallye it features great shots from first proper action stage of new season, although we will have to wait till tomorrow to enjoy first timed tests.
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