[WRC] News & Rumours (part V) 2017

[EstWRC]

Paddon about his problems http://www.autosport.com/news/report...t-a-career-low


Hayden Paddon says he reached a World Rally Championship career low in Argentina last weekend, 12 months on from his maiden win there.

The Kiwi's troubled start to the year continued in Argentina, when he rolled on the second stage and then suffered mechanical issues with his Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC for the next two days.

He ended the event a distant and despondent sixth.

"Winning in Argentina last year was definitely the high point of my career, but this event was the opposite," he said.

"It's a real low point. We have some work to do now."

Paddon will use a two-day test in Sardinia to start making wholesale changes to his i20 in an effort to bring the car set-up closer to what he wants.



His driving style differs to that of team-mates Thierry Neuville and Dani Sordo.

"The team and the engineers are fully committed and focused on helping me get the car how I want it," said Paddon.

"I drive the car a lot from the rear and that's quite different to the other two guys.

"My style's not as smooth as Thierry's, but we've spent time trying to adjust my driving style to match his and it hasn't really worked.

"Now we're going to work more on the car. The team has got some good ideas that we can try at the test."

Team principal Michel Nandan is confident Paddon can return to form.

"I can understand how disappointed he is," said Nandan.

"But you have to consider that in every sport you have ups and downs.

"We will help him to recover and get back to success."

[Hartusvuori]

Kalle Rovanperä drives now under Red Bull brand: http://www.moottoriurheilu.tv/red-bu...le-rovanperan/

[Rallyper]

What will it mean in particular in the nearest future?

[Hartusvuori]

What will it mean in particular in the nearest future?

The nearest future I can think of is tomorrow and Kalle is supposed to drive under a Red Bull livery in his next Italian event.

[dimviii]

WRC champion Ogier to drive VW Polo again in Colin McRae tribute

http://www.autosport.com/news/report...-mcrae-tribute

[Andre Oliveira]

I don't see any link VW and Mcrae. With so many Ford cars related to Colin, strange decision.

[AnttiL]

I don't see any link VW and Mcrae. With so many Ford cars related to Colin, strange decision.

The idea of the event is to pair the drivers with the cars they drove at the prime of their career. The Colin tribute part is just that all world champions (at least co-drivers) are present.

[macebig]

Article also has an explanation for Carlos' not appearing to the event.

[Simmi]

Was a bit strange to see MN put the RallyLegend news as their cover story, the best part of two weeks after it was announced.

Looks like there will be a lot more stars there in addition to the world champs - Meeke, Alister McRae etc.

I'd highly recommend the rally to anyone thinking of going - but it looks like the champions parade is just on one single stage. These guys aren't doing the entire rally. Although maybe a few will.

It's just a shame the 'Legend' stage is, let's be honest, a sh*thole around factory grounds. This kind of display is fitting of a bit better backdrop in my opinion. But kudos to the organisers and Moya for making it happen.

[Arnold Triyudho Wardono]

WRC champion Ogier to drive VW Polo again in Colin McRae tribute

http://www.autosport.com/news/report...-mcrae-tribute

Why he driving the Polo if he could driving a Fiesta WRC17 with Martini's throwback livery..?

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