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Thread: M-Sport Ford World Rally Teams
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8th September 2017, 20:03 #1261
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Yes, but Latvala did the opposite...went from a four time team champion and best WRC to Toyota and he`s like a reborn driver. It is tricky, yes, but if Fiesta itself isn`t capable of winning each event next year and stays behind, then there`s nothing more to think about.
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8th September 2017, 20:15 #1262
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If I was Ott I'd take the millions on offer from Toyota, and the fact the car is clearly good as well makes it easier.
However it's worth noting that a lot of drivers have left Msport/Ford and regretted it. The likes of McRae, Hirvonen, Latvala are older examples, although perhaps wanted out before things went stale etc. Tanak is in a similar position now to Marko Martin, Duval and maybe even Neuville. The car perfectly suited those drivers and when they went elsewhere they all struggled. It's taken Thierry like 4/5yrs and 3 different cars to get to this stage in his development. The Yaris is a quality car but that doesn't mean it'll be a car Ott can get the best out of.
Both Tanak and Ogier must be annoyed that Ford aren't returning, because surely both want to stay where they are and build on the success they've had this year. Instead they both will have new cars/teams and will be in a weaker starting position next year compared their rivals like Latvala and Neuville
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8th September 2017, 22:57 #1263
Agreed. The ideal situation would be to stay with current teams since the drivers have done a years worth of work. Going to a new team with a new car is like starting all over, but some drivers have a rare talent where they can get back to their level after a few drives.
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9th September 2017, 05:54 #1264
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9th September 2017, 08:27 #1265
And you have to take into account that Toyota is better than everyone expected before the beginning of the season but it has shined only in high speed rallys like Finland and Sweden and even if they set fastest times almost everywhere i20 and Fiesta showed have been more competitive overall.
Said that it is not easy for Tanak to go away from the team who believed in him 3 times when anybody did. A team he knows by heart and a car he developed from the beginning.
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9th September 2017, 17:41 #1266
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9th September 2017, 18:49 #1267
Don't forget as mentioned earlier, Martin did his first season in the 307...which unfortunately became his last, and he wasn't quite familiar with the team as Marcus was there for the last 6 seasons. If you want an indication of Martin's Poor/Good performance (depending on your point of view) look at Gronholm's first season in the 307 when it was run with the Michelin tires mind you...but that might give a better indication.
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9th September 2017, 19:28 #1268
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9th September 2017, 21:46 #1269
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No, I wouldnt blame Tanak for going to Toyota, its his career and he should make the most of it (financially, as well as in success).
I am just hoping as a fan that he stays, as it will be good for M-Sport. And as has been said Tanak has already won in the Fiesta and might not be so happy in a Yaris.
But a lot might depend on whether there's a rule change to 4-car teams in 2018.#M-SPORTER
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9th September 2017, 22:50 #1270
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Well, he did lose 25% of his lead in the first 12% of this loops kms. Maybe hes coping by making cocky comments
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