Please Mikko, something different this time!! (an open letter)

[Tom206wrc]

I'm also disappointed by Mikko's performance so far in Monte-Carlo
At the opposite, very glad to see Dani's performance whereas he discovers new car in race conditions

But hey...rally is still very long to go, and even another final podium for Hirvonen is still hopeful :

[tfp]

I'm also disappointed by Mikko's performance so far in Monte-Carlo
At the opposite, very glad to see Dani's performance whereas he discovers new car in race conditions

But hey...rally is still very long to go, and even another final podium for Hirvonen is still hopeful :

If Mikko gets a podium in Monte, could we call this a "tarmac" rally? Mikko could score a podium finish on a gravel rally in a 3 cylinder shopping trolley, but a podium on tarmac? Thats more like a gold medal

[TyPat107]

Mikko just doesn't seem to have the fight in my opinion anymore. It appears to be his job now and no longer his passion. What are the chances he will retire if he doesn't win the championship?

[Langdale Forest]

. His two title chances in 2009 and 2011 arose after Loeb crashed several times continuously.

And because of team orders....

[Mintexmemory]

And because of team orders....

Though to be fair Loeb was the beneficiary of team orders too (robbing DS of the Catalunya win in 2009 and causing the whole Seb schism in 2011)

[Plan9]

Have a bit of faith, don't forget in 2012 he had virtually a 100% finishing rate. Mikko will get the title this year; but he will take the slower route.

[Tom206wrc]

Today for the last leg of Monte-Carlo weather forecasts go for lots of snow...if the terrain is fully covered of snow everywhere like in Sweden, I hope Mikko will strongly improve his driving

[Tom206wrc]

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But hey...rally is still very long to go, and even another final podium for Hirvonen is still hopeful :

I must admit I was far from thinking Hirvonen would be already 4th overall after today's SS15
3 stages left to go

[tmx]

Well, we can say it already: Mikko Hirvonen - 2013 World Rally Champion!

... sounds good

Loeb will win all 4 rallies, then decide to do two more, win them also and win the title for the 10th time. Unfortunately. But Mikko's consistency might help him in the battle against Ogier. Not sure how having two 'alpha drivers' in Volkswagon will pan out, I don't think neither will give way to each other.

[Miika]

Definitely something different this time..