This weekend we got to the test to mark the World Rally Ecuador, the last before the break of more than a month until the first asphalt rally of the season. Also you get to one of the rallies with a special flavor, or as I have said on other occasions, flavored añejo. Gone are those times when the pilots made their way through the spectators, something that fortunately has changed a lot for obvious reasons of security.

The tour will take place entirely on land, in the 80’s and 90 mixed tranche was disputed, with some sections quite twisty in which the tires can make a difference again and who stays out of the fight for victory. Pirelli has therefore decided to use the hard compound Scorpion to test their Portuguese. Pilots can also carry two spare tires in your trunk because of the substantial likelihood of a puncture.

The weather is not very clear. In some sources give as a possibility cloudy, with reasonable temperatures around 30 º C, while other sites provided on the possibility of rain go to the WRC drivers through Thursday. In the event that the latter does not appear, participants should be careful with the dust as it certainly will have great relevance to leave opening track.

( #)

On the historical anecdote, this time I would recall the year 1997. On that occasion the fans gathered in the gutters to see the fight between Subaru of Colin McRae and Sainz Escort, among others. So much so that the drivers were making headway among the tide of fans with the risk of abuse or off track. To get an idea of the situation and feelings just have to hear the words of the co-drivers of these two great stars that I mentioned earlier.

The Championship arrives for its part as a leader Sébastien Loeb ahead a surprising Jari-Matti Latvala has managed to pass his teammate Mikko Hirvonen with performances much more regular than his compatriot. Will have to see the performance of Dani Sordo and also questioned the return of Ken Block and Kimi Raikkonen the championship. Also note that in the JWRC debut this season and Egoi Lemes Yerai Valdés will be accompanied by Alex Villanueva to be among the Group N and Xavier Pons will try to maintain first place in the classification of the SWRC.