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Thread: Wonderboy Sordo, part II
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3rd September 2008, 20:16 #31
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There was an article in Autosport a few weeks ago that was pretty critical of him. I think the link is in this thread. It said that he hasn't really endeared himself to the team in the way you'd expect him to.
He gives off a laid back attitude which doesn't make him seem particularly passionate about his rallying, but that is no doubt just the way he is as a person.
The lack of a win is the problem. He had a big chance in Greece this year but wrecked his tyres to the teams dismay. He has improved this year but I think until he wins there will always be a question mark over him.
You cant help but feel sorry for him, as his situation as a number two to the best tarmac driver in the world means he isnt going to win on his best surface unless Loeb makes a mistake. But I'd have him over Latvala in my rally team any day.RS Motorsport Media - Follow me on Instagram: rsmotorsportmedia
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3rd September 2008, 20:43 #32
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Originally Posted by Tom206wrcAnother Flying Finn
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3rd September 2008, 22:20 #33
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Originally Posted by Karukera
Although being a fast and reliable driver, Petter never reached Mäkinen's raw speed and ability to be an all rounder winner.I am a big fan of Andy Aigner
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3rd September 2008, 22:53 #34
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Originally Posted by Finni
No offense but I don't understand what you mean by this sentence? Better than Mäkinen on tarmac or he (Petter) was better on tarmac than on gravel?Another Flying Finn
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4th September 2008, 00:20 #35
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4th September 2008, 00:28 #36
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Originally Posted by FinniThere are two rules for success
1. Never tell everything you know.
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4th September 2008, 00:30 #37
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Originally Posted by Buzz LightyearThere are two rules for success
1. Never tell everything you know.
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4th September 2008, 05:48 #38Originally Posted by SimmiWhen you're tired of rallying...you're tired of life
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4th September 2008, 08:12 #39
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I don't think that Latvala is faster than Hirvonen afterall. Except maybe for Sweden, he's always been slower than Mikko, while running in similar road position. As for Mikko himself, I think, in contrast, since the start of the year he has proven so many times he's a real #1 driver, especially in tight fights as in Jordan, Finland or New Zealand. And by the way, many people might say that he lost main battles, but wait - is it easy to push to the limits, when you know that your team-mate crashed, and you now can not afford any mistakes? Had Latvala been at least as reliable as good boy Sordo, we would have probably seen a different result in Finland.
Martin Holmes about Sebastien Loeb: "Misery is being beaten when you just can't understand why".
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