74. ORLEN Rally Poland 2017
29. 6. – 2. 7. 2017, Mikołajki • Polski Związek Motorowy • gravel 318.74 km - (cancelled 6.52 km) • total distance including road sections - 1422.63 km • Other years
#4
Hyundai Motorsport
RC1
Final results
2. overall
2. class RC1
2. WRC
Stage results
1. leg | Time | Pos. | km/h s/km |
Overall | Pos. after | |
SS1 SSS Mikołajki Arena 1 (2.50 km) | 1:45.9 | 6.
6. class RC1 6. WRC |
85.0 km/h 0.60 s/km |
1:45.9 | 6.
6. class RC1 6. WRC |
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SS2 Chmielewo 1 (6.52 km) | 3:31.2 | 7.
7. class RC1 7. WRC |
111.1 km/h 1.27 s/km |
5:17.1 | 6.
6. class RC1 6. WRC |
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"It's like driving on ice, there is no grip at all. We have no chance with our road position" | ||||||
SS3 Wieliczki 1 (15.05 km) | 7:48.4 | 8.
8. class RC1 8. WRC |
115.7 km/h 1.02 s/km |
13:05.5 | 7.
7. class RC1 7. WRC |
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"I'm struggling for any confidence. You can't read the grip levels here. I'm not doing a very good job in these conditions." | ||||||
SS4 Świętajno 1 (19.60 km) | 10:01.3 | 6.
6. class RC1 6. WRC |
117.3 km/h 0.71 s/km |
23:06.8 | 6.
6. class RC1 6. WRC |
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"It's getting more slippery with every single car. You can't fight physics. Full credit to Esapekka behind, he's doing a better job than we are here." | ||||||
SS5 Stare Juchy 1 (13.50 km) | 7:02.6 | 5.
5. class RC1 5. WRC |
115.0 km/h 0.58 s/km |
30:09.4 | 5.
5. class RC1 5. WRC |
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"The first section wasn't bad. The rain had almost stopped but then it started again and the surface was immediately more muddy and slippery. Conditions should be more consistent for all of us this afternoon." | ||||||
SS6 Chmielewo 2 (6.52 km) | cancelled | |||||
SS7 Wieliczki 2 (15.05 km) | 7:48.6 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
115.6 km/h 0.05 s/km |
37:58.0 | 5.
5. class RC1 5. WRC |
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"We made some set up changes in service and they have transformed the car. I'm much more comfortable. What changes? Many changes..." | ||||||
SS8 Świętajno 2 (19.60 km) | 10:07.2 | 4.
4. class RC1 4. WRC |
116.2 km/h 0.20 s/km |
48:05.2 | 5.
5. class RC1 5. WRC |
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"It's okay. A bit different. The stage was a bit rutted. Today is all about keeping it smooth." | ||||||
SS9 Stare Juchy 2 (13.50 km) | 7:08.9 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
113.3 km/h 0.11 s/km |
55:14.1 | 5.
5. class RC1 5. WRC |
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" I'm looking forward hopefully to some drier weather tomorrow so we can enjoy these stages." | ||||||
SS10 SSS Mikołajki Arena 2 (2.50 km) | 1:46.7 | 10.
10. class RC1 10. WRC |
84.3 km/h 0.96 s/km |
57:00.8 | 5.
5. class RC1 5. WRC |
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2. leg | ||||||
SS11 Baranowo 1 (15.55 km) | 8:04.7 | 4.
4. class RC1 4. WRC |
115.5 km/h 0.16 s/km |
1:05:05.5 | 5.
5. class RC1 5. WRC |
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"The car feels good but I lost the feeling with the brake pedal about halfway through - I had to pump it a bit towards the end." | ||||||
SS12 Pozezdrze 1 (21.24 km) | 10:42.8 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
119.0 km/h 0.14 s/km |
1:15:48.3 | 4.
4. class RC1 4. WRC |
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"I'm enjoying it a lot more today. Difficult to gauge the right speed in the muddy sections but I enjoyed it. We're pushing on at a good speed." | ||||||
SS13 Gołdap 1 (14.75 km) | 7:24.1 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
119.6 km/h |
1:23:12.4 | 4.
4. class RC1 4. WRC |
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"A better day when the conditions are more even. A bit more aggression in there - I thought I'd give [co-driver] Seb a good ride because the All Blacks just lost to the Lions." | ||||||
SS14 Kruklanki 1 (19.58 km) | 10:14.5 | 4.
4. class RC1 4. WRC |
114.7 km/h 0.31 s/km |
1:33:26.9 | 4.
4. class RC1 4. WRC |
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"Seb's struggling a bit without the front aero, and that's a chance for us to pull ahead. I'm enjoying throwing the car around a bit." | ||||||
SS15 Baranowo 2 (15.55 km) | 7:52.9 | 4.
4. class RC1 4. WRC |
118.4 km/h 0.32 s/km |
1:41:19.8 | 4.
4. class RC1 4. WRC |
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"Just trying to enjoy it. There's quite a big gap ahead and behind us. No point trying be a hero." | ||||||
SS16 Pozezdrze 2 (21.24 km) | 10:23.4 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
122.7 km/h |
1:51:43.2 | 3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
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SS17 Gołdap 2 (14.75 km) | 7:20.8 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
120.5 km/h |
1:59:04.0 | 3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
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"It didn't feel so good here. Trying to make too many corrections in the ruts." | ||||||
SS18 Kruklanki 2 (19.58 km) | 10:02.6 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
117.0 km/h 0.03 s/km |
2:09:06.6 | 3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
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"It was probably the most difficult stage of the loop but still we had an enjoyable day overall." | ||||||
SS19 SSS Mikołajki Arena 3 (2.50 km) | 1:45.2 | 6.
6. class RC1 6. WRC |
85.6 km/h 0.32 s/km |
2:10:51.8 | 3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
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3. leg | ||||||
SS20 Orzysz 1 (11.15 km) | 6:30.2 | 6.
6. class RC1 6. WRC |
102.9 km/h 1.78 s/km |
2:17:22.0 | 3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
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"I'm taking it really easy, almost like a recce. Keeping it neat and tidy. Those guys behind are in for an exciting ride. It will be interesting see what happens." | ||||||
SS21 Paprotki 1 (18.68 km) | 9:20.9 | 5.
5. class RC1 5. WRC |
119.9 km/h 1.22 s/km |
2:26:42.9 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
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SS22 Orzysz 2 (11.15 km) | 6:12.3 | 9.
9. class RC1 9. WRC |
107.8 km/h 0.87 s/km |
2:32:55.2 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
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"I'm sorry for Ott, it was a big battle there. He's obviously got the speed and it's going to be a big fight in Finland. We're just tying to have a clean rally. One more stage to go." | ||||||
SS23 Paprotki 2[Power Stage] (18.68 km) | 9:14.8 | 8.
8. class RC1 8. WRC |
121.2 km/h 0.93 s/km |
2:42:10.0 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
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"A big relief. It feels like a win. You have no idea how hard this year has been. Huge thanks to the team, they've been really patient. This takes a lot of pressure off." |