[WRC] News & rumours (part II)

[A.F.F.]

Maybe wrc.com is reading this forum to find news & stories.

Aren't they always?

[RS]

Should we open a thread in chit chat forum about funny google translations.

Strange there’s nothing on MTV3’s web page although Tomi is their “rally expert”.

In last ”Vauhdin maailma” Juho told that he has a two-year offer from Skoda but he’s still trying to get a WRC deal for next year.

“If I stay with Skoda for two years everyone understand that after that I don’t get into WRC.”

Continue with Skoda with option to drive Polo in WRC if he can find the money sounds like a nice solution. I would hate to see him end up in some ****ty customer car and fade into oblivion.

[OldF]

Would be a good solution for him, as the ERC events shouldn’t clash with the WRC events.
It necessary haven’t to be a VW WRC but any if he can find the budget.

[Mirek]

I don't think that a contract with Škoda works would allow him to drive no-VAG car...

[OldF]

That’s most probably true but dreaming is always allowed, isn't it?

[Kielder]

Sordo wrote this in his Facebook:
"Today was a special day for me, after two years I got into the Citroen Citroen DS3 WRC on the test track of Citroen Racing.
Incredible sensations... The car is really very good, and we have adapted to it in 1 km (I think it still remembered my hehe). We felt great with the people of the team, as always.
I feel fortunate to have been able to test in the same year the Mini, the Ford and the Citroen! I want to thank Prodrive for giving me the facilities to drive the Citroen ASAP. A hug to everyone".
Everybody lies or hides information before testing.

[rallye-vid]

Opel is back in the rally world: Opel kehrt in den Rallyesport zurück*:: rallye-magazin.de

Planed are: Opel Adam Cup, Opel Adam R2, Opel Corsa R3 & R5

[dimviii]

Ralliart Italy, which ran the Mitsubishi Lancers used for the Pirelli Star Driver programme in 2009 and 2010, will prepare and maintain latest-specification Lancer Evolution Xs for a fee of 250,000 Euros for the six-event season and provide a number of supporting services.

World Rally Championship - News - Guerra wannabes targeted for new category

[A FONDO]

Some changes of the rules confirmed yesterday from FIA:

-M2 teams must compete at least 7 events, but now only 1 of them must be outside Europe
-all 4wd cars are together in "WRC2". there are not pre-selected events by FIA like before. competitors can freely choose 7 events that fit them best, and the best 6 results among them will count for the season overalls. There will also be team standings /no more info about that?
-all 2wd cars are in "WRC3", they freely choose 6 events and 5 of them count.

[Donney]

It seems they're trying to simplify regs. I like that!