Was Malcolm right..

[Corny]

to put Latvala in that car? There are a handfull of drivers that would've scored more points at this point in the championship...

[MikeD]

20/20 hindsights is always nice, but to be honest there were not that many good drivers available. But I do think it was wrong not to have a tarmac specialist for the 4 tarmac events. Latvala has scored only 3 manu points on tarmac and that strategy could end up costing Ford a third manu title in a row (IMO). Had they chosen Duval instead they would have scored 8 more manu points and would now be tied with Citroën on 123 points.

[Buzz Lightyear]

It was commerically based, or at least a cheap option. He would have had to pay handsomely for Duval etc. Its is backfiring, no doubt. But, on hte otherhand, you dare not let Latvala go to another team, as he could flourish and be your nemisis for the next 10 years. But he must be willing to swap another driver in to keep Ford happy.

[Torsen]

mike is right... you can always tell after the fact... but i agree duval would have been a better choice for these tarmac rallies... must be nice to have Loeb on your team though... anywhere he goes ... he just smashes the competition... loeb is the best driver of all times...

[J4MIE]

Yes hindsight is always a good thing, but towards the end of last year Latvala was showing good speed and that's why he has been chosen, also there weren't many other options. Maybe this year he has been pushing that 5% extra which is taking him over the limit...

[pino]

Malcom is damn right A part from Loeb, Latvala is the biggest talent outhere. Yes he needs a little more experience and must improve a lot on tarmac, but how he's going to do that if not entering tarmac events ?

[Finni]

mike is right... you can always tell after the fact... but i agree duval would have been a better choice for these tarmac rallies... must be nice to have Loeb on your team though... anywhere he goes ... he just smashes the competition... loeb is the best driver of all times...

That wouldn't happen with Subaru. It would have been great fun to see Seb pushing crap out of inferior Subaru. I think that on asphalt (especially in Monte) Seb could have done some miracles with that pig of car but on gravel there is just no driver who could put that pig to win.

[A.F.F.]

Like pino said, Latvala is probably the biggeest talent out there. In a good day, faster than anyone. The downside of course is his inconsistency and he let those mistakes get in to him. Driving and experience is what he needs. Malcolm has a diamond in his hands with Latvala. Unfortunately it's a bit rough diamond still...

[Josti]

Latvala always struggled with consistency, and this year it's no difference, which is no surprise either. First time in a real factory car brings some pressure to it, especially when you're in your early twenties. Can't say much about his asphalt performances so far. Ok Germany was not good, but in Monte Carlo he was just unlucky. W'll have to see what happens in Spain and Corsica. Remember last year he took third place in Ireland too.

All in all, Latvala was (IMO) the best choise for Wilson. I have no doubt in mind that h'll be a world champion some day.

[Brother John]

I agree here with Pino, A.F.F. and Josti.