2015 Wales Rally GB - Preview

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The final round of the FIA World Rally Championship takes the contenders into the autumnal Welsh forests for one of the most traditional gravel events on the calendar, Rally GB. Largely characterised by the weather during Britain’s winter months, Wales Rally GB can throw up any manner of conditions including rain, snow, ice and fog, all of which give this event a formidable reputation.

In the fight for titles, the FIA WRC 3 Championship remains the biggest one up for grabs in the Welsh forests and the contenders in their two-wheel drive cars will be battling it out over the 19 stages that make up this year’s event.

Two stages will be broadcast live; SS9 (Gartheiniog 2) on Saturday and the Brenig Power Stage on Sunday.

Crews will be familiar with the stages from 2013 and 2014, albeit nearly all of them with some minor changes. This year, the ceremonial start moves to Llandudno, and Friday’s route sees the re-introduction of the famous Myherin stage. The opening day of competition also only has a tyre fitting zone in Newtown and no mid-day service opportunity. Saturday is long; competitors leave the service park at 05:00 hrs and return for a mid-afternoon service before heading back to the forests for two night stages. On Sunday, the scenic Great Orme stage - run on asphalt around the coastline - returns for the first time since 2013.

RALLY DATA

MEDIA ACCREDITATIONThe Accreditation Centre is located in the commercial area of the Deeside Service Park, Zone 3, Deeside Industrial Park, CH5 2TW. The opening hours are:

WALES RALLY GB TIMETABLE AND MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES ORGANISED BY THE FIA

FIA PRESS CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE

ADDITIONAL MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES 

‘Meet the Crews’: On Friday and Saturday the top three drivers will attend a ‘Meet the Crews’ session for media and fans. This will take place on the WRC Stage at the earliest opportunity during the final service.

Autograph Signing Session: On Friday and Saturday selected crews will be available for a 15 minute autograph session. This will take place in the service park during the end of day service at the teams’ service areas.

The provisional classifications for all the WRC Championships can be found on the following link:

http://www.fia.com/events/world-rally-championship/season-2015/standings

Shortly after the finish of the event, a downloadable stage chart showing the progressive positions of the leading crews during the rally will be available. This is copyright free for editorial purposes and available at the following link:

http://www.fia.com/events/world-rally-championship/season-2015/stage-chart-11

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SEASON 2015SportRalliesSportWorld Rally ChampionshipRalliesWRCSEASON 2015Rally GB00Monday, November 9, 2015 - 3:06pmMonday, November 9, 2015 - 3:06pm

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