The relatively slow average speeds can add to the complexities, reducing the airflow available to cool the engines, transmissions and brakes.
Sunday features the longest stage of the rally – the 38.15-kilometre Çetibeli – plus the shorter Marmaris test, both run for a second time after a final service break.
A shortened itinerary sees 12 stages run over 223km with no spectators due to the ongoing pandemic restrictions.
Transforming the set-up from that required for smooth and fast gravel of Estonia to that of rough and abrasive gravel in Turkey, the technicians will soon get to work changing and strengthening a number of items to ensure the rally cars are geared up for the challenges ahead.
New suspension parts and transmissions will be fitted, alongside additional protection to safeguard against the rough terrain and larger fans and cooling packages to combat the soaring temperatures.
The engineers will then fine-tune the set-up and raise the ride height for optimum performance on Turkey’s demanding stages.
The engineers will then fine-tune the set-up and raise the ride height for optimum performance on Turkey’s demanding stages.
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