Forum8 Rally Japan 2024

Forum8 Rally Japan 2024


21. 11. 2024 - 24. 11. 2024

Neuville Thierry
11
Thierry Neuville
Martijn Wydaeghe
BEL
BEL
Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team
Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid
P1
RC1
BEL
BEL
Wydaeghe Martijn
SS
After SS
SS SS name Length [km] Time Order in SS Diff. leader
(s/km)
Aver. speed Order after SS Total time Diff. leader Penalty
1 Toyota Stadium SSS 1 2.15 00:01:46.6 5. 00:00:02.2
1.02
72.61 5. 00:01:46.6 00:00:02.2
2 Isegami's Tunnel 1 23.67 00:18:27.4 1. 00:00:00.0
0.00
76.95 2. 00:20:14.0 00:00:00.5
3 Inabu/Shitara 1 19.38 00:12:19.7 4. 00:00:04.9
0.25
94.32 2. 00:32:33.7 00:00:01.9
4 Shinshiro 1 17.41 00:10:30.5 10. 00:00:40.8
2.34
99.41 3. 00:43:04.2 00:00:40.2
5 Isegami's Tunnel 2 23.67 00:20:34.0 38. 00:02:30.8
6.37
69.05 8. 01:03:38.2 00:03:10.3
6 Inabu/Shitara 2 19.38 00:14:08.1 22. 00:02:08.0
6.60
82.26 14. 01:17:46.3 00:05:18.3
7 Shinshiro 2 17.41 00:11:36.1 21. 00:01:50.6
6.35
90.04 15. 01:29:22.4 00:07:08.5
8 Okazaki SSS 1 2.54 00:02:20.2 22. 00:00:19.1
7.52
65.22 15. 01:31:42.6 00:07:27.0
9 Okazaki SSS 2 2.54 00:02:16.3 24. 00:00:14.4
5.67
67.09 15. 01:33:58.9 00:07:41.3
10 Mt. Kasagi 1 16.47 00:12:11.3 5. 00:00:07.0
0.43
81.08 13. 01:46:10.2 00:07:45.3
11 Nenoue Kougen 1 11.6 00:07:40.2 1. 00:00:00.0
0.00
90.74 12. 01:53:50.4 00:07:40.3
12 Ena 1 22.79 00:16:41.5 4. 00:00:03.2
0.14
81.92 9. 02:10:31.9 00:07:42.5
13 Mt. Kasagi 2 16.47 00:11:35.8 4. 00:00:05.7
0.35
85.21 9. 02:22:07.7 00:07:48.2
14 Nenoue Kougen 2 11.6 00:07:32.6 1. 00:00:00.0
0.00
92.27 8. 02:29:40.3 00:07:44.6
15 Ena 2 22.79 00:16:06.5 2. 00:00:00.1
0.00
84.89 7. 02:45:46.8 00:07:41.4
16 Toyota Stadium SSS 2 2.15 00:01:44.9 7. 00:00:02.3
1.07
73.78 7. 02:47:31.7 00:07:43.7
17 Nukata 1 20.23 00:12:02.4 3. 00:00:04.9
0.24
100.81 6. 02:59:34.1 00:07:06.2
18 Lake Mikawako 1 13.98 00:08:42.4 1. 00:00:00.0
0.00
96.34 6. 03:08:16.5 00:07:01.9
19 Nukata 2 20.23 00:11:51.9 1. 00:00:00.0
0.00
102.30 6. 03:20:08.4 00:06:55.6
20 Toyota Stadium SSS 3 2.15 00:01:46.3 6. 00:00:02.2
1.02
72.81 6. 03:21:54.7 00:06:56.1
21 Lake Mikawako 2 (Power Stage) 13.98 00:08:40.4 2. 00:00:01.9
0.14
96.71 6. 03:30:35.1 00:06:54.1
Information
Date and time SS Information
24.11.2024 12:11 21 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): I am feeling great to be honest, we worked so long for the championship. Super happy. I don't have the words but I want to thank everybody who was part of it, who fought for us and all the team as well. We were many times very close, we always give it all, but this year we have been rewarded for it.
24.11.2024 05:11 20 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): It's okay, the pressure is gone, we know what we are fighting for with the team. All weekend I struggled with the rear, now with the hard tyre was a challenge. In these stages it was good speed, so let's enjoy it.
24.11.2024 02:11 19 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): The last couple of races have been challenging, with everything to lose and nothing to gain. We had to manage it, but now I am enjoying it. I got a better balance now, I was able to push a bit more. In the very dirty section, we took it calmer because we want to get to the end.
24.11.2024 00:11 18 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): Honestly, it came like surprise. I don't know what to say at the moment but I think we deserve it. Very challenging year, very tough. Obviously much more pressure than we needed, especially for this last event. We knew there was risk and we managed it. We are happy now, we are a bit more relaxed now, so we can push harder for the manufacturers because we want to go home with all the trophies. There is not much to lose, we will go flat out, go for the manufacturers, everyone wants that title too. I will do what I can to make the car faster.
24.11.2024 00:11 17 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): It was okay, I saw some interesting lines in front of me. Sometimes it puts me into aero because the line I saw was faster than it was. It is getting a bit more dirty with leaves in some places, the grip was okay but it is the first time I am not first on the road and in these conditions I don't want to take risks, so we had a clean run.
23.11.2024 15:11 16 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): It's still a long day tomorrow, let's see. I am looking forward that is for sure. It has been a long, tough season so far. It hasn't been easy this weekend. We fought back into the points, so let's see what we can do.
23.11.2024 14:11 15 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): We have to try and move past Gryazin. After the massive disappointment from yesterday, we have to try. But struggling all afternoon with the brakes, it is not simple. A bit of understeer as well. First of all, we need to see where we end up tonight. A lot of cancelled stages and adjustments. Hopefully we can get a better position for tomorrow.
23.11.2024 14:11 14 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): It felt okay, I am struggling with the brakes since the last stage of the morning loop. Again, here. We are trying to catch P7 as it is an extra point. I am not sure we are able to because of this issue. We lose the bite and then all the confidence in this car.
23.11.2024 14:11 13 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): As expected I would say, no big surprises, a couple of slippery corners, I took it a bit more steady. Just struggling with the brakes, we lost it a bit on the previous stage, we lost the bite. I didn't have a bite midway through this stage.
23.11.2024 03:11 12 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): It was okay for us, trying the same since this morning. Gonna see where we end up tonight, that's it. Not many cuts to be honest, the road was quite fine. Just carry on, see where we can end up tonight. That's all we can do.
23.11.2024 01:11 11 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): The only target we have of the day is to make points position, we need to drive and get to a good rhythm. Yesterday we couldn't really work on the setup or anything, we couldn't push. Tomorrow the conditions may be slightly different, we need to push for tomorrow and learn from today.
23.11.2024 01:11 10 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): Finally, the car is working again and we can get some speed. Obviously today is all about getting back into the points, trying to maximise the day. Really tricky in there, super slippery. I tried to do my best but in some places you can get a surprise.
22.11.2024 13:11 7 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): No change, should never have started. It is dark in the forest, we have no lights. We will see, we don't know what is possible to do. We will finish today then see what we can do tomorrow.
22.11.2024 13:11 6 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): I am driving through, it was quite dark in the forest. Without lights it is not easy, we aren't driving fast so it is okay. Not more we can do at the moment, we have to get back the car and fix it.
22.11.2024 12:11 5 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): Obviously we couldn't solve the issue that is for sure. I have no clue what the plan is, we keep fighting like we always do, try and limit the time loss. The hard work of the year is really valuable now, because those 25 points are really valuable now.
22.11.2024 05:11 5 (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): technical problems
22.11.2024 02:11 4 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): I don't know. No power.
22.11.2024 02:11 4 (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): technical problem
22.11.2024 01:11 3 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): Obviously we said in the beginning of the event, we said we would be continuous with our speed. We didn't expect such a big gap at the end of the first stage. Just try to get through here.
22.11.2024 00:11 2 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): Less leaves than expected, I tried to have a clean run.
21.11.2024 13:11 1 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): We are counting down the stages that is for sure. The biggest ones are coming, the objectives are clear for the week as a team. It is good to see everybody motivated and quite relaxed. Everyone is going to do their best for the team but also for the drivers' title. Once the rally started it is probably even easier to manage the stress. It will be a challenging weekend for us but we need to keep concentrated and do the job.