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2nd February 2009, 01:30 #1Senior Member
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Who are the backup drivers to the works teams
Say that one of the 4 works drivers was unable to compete for a few rounds of the championship.
Who would Malcolm and Oliver turn too?
Citroen
At the moment I would have to say Chris Atkinson, but possibly Sebastien Ogier later in the season if he progresses well.
Ford (interesting one)
If it was a tarmac event then I think Malcom would go for Francois Duval, but if it was gravel I reckon he might go for Urmo Aava. I suppose Gigi Gali would be considered as would Petter Solberg. But what about a Marcus Gronholm come back?
If anyone suggests Matthew Wilson they will be shot at dawn
Interesting discussion if anyone wants to add their 2 cents worth.
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2nd February 2009, 05:49 #2Senior Member
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Solberg would be a choice for everyone, if Malcom can get past his ego.
Duval is another good choice for everyone.
Marcus and Markko won't be back...
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2nd February 2009, 06:41 #3Senior Member
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Just one hooker? That won't get you very far!
Originally Posted by Koz
... A hooker for Max, and we're all set
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2nd February 2009, 08:40 #4Senior Member
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A lashing for you! Oh wait.... no .... a lashing for Max! Originally Posted by mjh
Just one hooker? That won't get you very far!Rule 1 of the forum, always accuse anyone who disagrees with you of bias.I would say that though.
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2nd February 2009, 09:41 #5Senior Member
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A few years ago M-Sport would take Miggins
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2nd February 2009, 15:13 #6Senior Member
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Forget Norway, as it a specialty event, do you reckon Citroen would go for Petter over Chris for rally Cyprus? Originally Posted by Koz
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3rd February 2009, 08:33 #7Senior Member
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Wery hypothetical question but yes, since Petter has won the Cyprus rally and have more than 20 stagewins there. Originally Posted by curry
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3rd February 2009, 10:44 #8Senior Member
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F.Duval..
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They'd mostly draw from their M2 squads, I'm sure. Ford, I imagine, would probably opt for Henning on loose surfaces and Duval on the hard, and Citroen may call up Ogier on any surface.
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3rd February 2009, 13:09 #10Senior Member
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In terms of driver capabilities and adaptativenes Petter would be first the first choise. But because Chris has already opened relationship with Citroen that could change the situation. Originally Posted by Viking
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Wet conditions. Portuguese Autosport brought something to the table... the WRC2 crews are using a WRC spec tyre that is harder than the spec Meeke and other CPR runners are using.
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