Does Gronholm have a big enough lead?
Does Gronholm have enough of a lead heading into the half time break?
My opinion - no! Here's why:
(Starting with a 9 point lead)
Finland: Gronholm 10 points, Loeb 8 Points.
Germany: Loeb 10, Gronholm 6 (Sordo second)
New Zealand: Could go either way, but let’s say Gronholm 10, Loeb 8
Spain: Loeb 10, Gronholm 6 (Sordo second)
France: Loeb 10, Gronholm 6 (Sordo second)
Japan: Could go either way, but let’s say Loeb 10, Gronholm 8 this time
Ireland: Loeb 10, Gronholm 6 (Sordo second)
Obviously total speculation but if the above was true then Gronholm would be trailing Loeb by 5 points heading into Wales.
In my opinion for Marcus to win the championship he needs to start beating Sordo on tarmac, remember how dominant the C4 was in the Monte. With 4 tarmac events in the second half, he has his work cut out. Not to mention how important wins in NZ and Japan will be.
Anyway I just thank Mr. Loeb for that off in Sardinia - it should make for the best drivers championship in years.
Also don't forget if the C4 goes 1 and 2 on the 4 tarmac rallies then that's at least 28 points of Fords lead in the Constructor’s gone, which just happens to be the current margin.
My prediction is both titles will be decided in Wales with Sebastian and Ford the respective champions.
Flame proof suit now on.
So what's your prediction?