Forum8 Rally Japan 2026

Forum8 Rally Japan 2026


28. 05. 2026 - 01. 06. 2026

Neuville Thierry
11
Thierry Neuville
Martijn Wydaeghe
BEL
BEL
Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team
Hyundai i20 N Rally1
P1
RC1
BEL
BEL
Wydaeghe Martijn
RZ
Po RZ
RZ Název RZ Délka [km] Čas Pořadí v RZ Ztráta na 1.
(s/km)
Pr.rychl. Pořadí po RZ Celkový čas Ztráta na 1. Penalizace
1 Asuke 1 12.9 00:07:31.2 5. 00:00:02.2
0.17
102.93 5. 00:07:31.2 00:00:02.2
2 Isegami's Tunnel 1 24.29 00:19:22.8 4. 00:00:22.6
0.93
75.20 4. 00:26:54.0 00:00:23.7
3 Inabu/Shitara 1 17.08 00:10:47.8 3. 00:00:04.9
0.29
94.92 4. 00:37:41.8 00:00:28.6
4 Asuke 2 12.9 00:07:17.6 6. 00:00:07.1
0.55
106.12 4. 00:44:59.4 00:00:33.1
5 Isegami's Tunnel 2 24.29 00:18:37.4 7. 00:00:22.4
0.92
78.26 5. 01:03:36.8 00:00:55.5
6 Inabu/Shitara 2 17.08 00:10:28.4 6. 00:00:05.6
0.33
97.85 5. 01:14:05.2 00:00:58.2
7 Obara 1 16.44 00:10:11.9 7. 00:00:12.4
0.75
96.72 6. 01:24:17.1 00:01:07.4
8 Ena 1 21.16 00:15:15.5 7. 00:00:15.2
0.72
83.21 6. 01:39:32.6 00:01:22.6
9 Mt. Kasagi 1 19.32 00:12:57.3 9. 00:00:22.6
1.17
89.48 7. 01:52:29.9 00:01:41.9
10 Mt. Kasagi 2 19.32 00:12:45.6 6. 00:00:15.4
0.80
90.85 6. 02:05:15.5 00:01:51.8
11 Ena 2 21.16 00:15:14.6 6. 00:00:16.5
0.78
83.29 6. 02:20:30.1 00:02:06.2
12 Obara 2 16.44 00:10:10.7 6. 00:00:11.0
0.67
96.91 6. 02:30:40.8 00:02:17.2
13 Fujioka SSS 1 3.19 00:01:51.9 4. 00:00:01.5
0.47
102.63 6. 02:32:32.7 00:02:17.4
14 Fujioka SSS 2 3.19 00:01:49.9 3. 00:00:01.3
0.41
104.49 6. 02:34:22.6 00:02:17.0
15 Nukata 1 20.49 00:12:05.5 7. 00:00:13.1
0.64
101.67 6. 02:46:28.1 00:02:28.0
16 Lake Mikawako 1 13.98 00:08:49.4 7. 00:00:08.6
0.62
95.07 6. 02:55:17.5 00:02:33.9
17 Kuragaike SSS 1 2.56 00:01:56.7 5. 00:00:00.9
0.35
78.97 6. 02:57:14.2 00:02:33.6
18 Kuragaike SSS 2 2.56 00:01:56.4 6. 00:00:01.9
0.74
79.18 6. 02:59:10.6 00:02:34.4
19 Nukata 2 20.49 00:12:27.9 12. 00:00:42.9
2.09
98.63 6. 03:11:38.5 00:03:09.5
20 Lake Mikawako 2 (Power Stage) 13.98 00:08:43.1 6. 00:00:06.9
0.49
96.20 6. 03:20:21.6 00:03:13.6
Přehled informací
Datum a čas RZ Informace
31.05.2026 22:05 20 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): At least we enjoyed that last one. It wasn't perfect in terms of balance and I was fighting the understeer, but I somehow gave it a try. Wanted to have a smile at the end and say that we've done the maximum we had. We couldn't find any improvement this weekend, a real struggle. We're happy to go on gravel and have more chances of great results.
31.05.2026 22:05 19 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): There is not much to play for other then the Power Stage. W have to give it a try. We are not playing for Sunday points either. The focus is on the Power Stage and it is the last one on tarmac. Hopefully the balance will be ok and I can have a smile.
31.05.2026 22:05 18 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): Driving-wise it was good but when the grip is low the balance shifts. It is crazy. It is the last day and I'm happy with that.
31.05.2026 22:05 16 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): It is undriveable. I hoped to enjoy the last day more. There is no speed. It is frustrating, very frustrating.
31.05.2026 21:05 15 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): No real change. When the grip is high the balance started to be ok, but on the low grip, no chance.
30.05.2026 23:05 14 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): Despite it being a difficult day we had some fun, pushing hard. Never found anything to make it work. Struggling with the feeling, feedback and balance. Every time I try to push it harder or change the driving style, it doesn't work.
30.05.2026 23:05 12 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): The handbrake sometimes gives us some problems, but it's okay. I'm trying to enjoy it, give it a go and drive on the limit of the set-up we have at the moment. It's a long day. We can't change a lot of things. We increased the springs on the rear yesterday, but it seems like it doesn't work like it should. So we will go back to something else tomorrow and try new things. It's the last day tomorrow. But before that, two little stages left.
30.05.2026 23:05 11 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): Honestly I am driving the limit of the front. We had many changes and when we went stiff on the rear it went the wrong way. I am happy with my stage. The handbrake was working until the last 3km then I lost it.
30.05.2026 23:05 10 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): It was working most of the time. In a couple of corners it suddenly stopped working but I was able to activate it again. It w as good stage for us. The balance in the mid section was suddenly working well but toward the end it downgraded again.
30.05.2026 23:05 9 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): We have a technical issue so let's see if it we can fix it. At the moment I'm without the handbrake so it is hard to turn in there.
30.05.2026 23:05 8 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): It's a nightmare. We have never been that bad in this downhill. Usually, we have always been fast here, but I can't do nothing. I'm full locked all the way through. So, honestly, we're changing setups and nothing is making it any better. Compared to yesterday, we are far off from the balance we had yesterday, and it's just getting worse, and I don't know why.
30.05.2026 22:05 7 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): It's the first time I do that stage. I didn't drive here in the whole day actually last year, so I'm a bit discovering. And with the balance I have at the moment, it's nothing I can do, honestly. It's the maximum I can do at the moment.
29.05.2026 15:05 6 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): Not much honestly to come. It was very reasonable. We were able to make a difference in the difficult conditions. On the hard tyre the grip just goes away. It is proper fighting in there.
29.05.2026 15:05 5 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): I am on the limit of the front everywhere. I have to slow down everywhere to be able to turn. I cannot do more. Once we are on the hard tyre the balance is gone. It is the same story with this car. This car is not meant to go fast in these conditions.
29.05.2026 14:05 4 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): Car has changed a lot, I have no front end any more. I am full lock everywhere.
29.05.2026 04:05 3 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): Obviously I made the choice to stay on the four softs. My gravel crew said the last section was really slippery. I had no front as the tyre were overheating and the braking was not very efficient. On the grease we were able to catch back some time. It was a bit of a compromise. The balance is quite ok we also know on the softs we find more confidence in the car than the hard. The rally is still very long. The afternoon loop will be a hell of a ride.
29.05.2026 04:05 2 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): It is getting more and more dirty. Honestly I had a good run but I cannot keep the apex in many places so I have understeer on the exit and it is penalising me a lot.
29.05.2026 04:05 1 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): Very honestly it wasn't too bad for the first 8km. The last section I was understeering like hell. I was trying to keep the rhythm. we need to adjust for the upcoming stage, otherwise the weekend will be long.