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    Quote Originally Posted by Norm75 View Post
    As for the whole Meeke excessive amount of crashes statement, given he has scored in 4 out of 6 rallies, crashed because of co driver error, it is only really the Portugal incident this year. Kinda feel Citroen have over reacted.
    That's just excuse for the public. The real reason we'll never know. But considering his "record" this year isn't impressive is it? Ogier has same amount of crashes and still has 3 1st places
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    Quote Originally Posted by Norm75 View Post
    I don't see Kris going to Toyota either. From what I have read, sordo is not so keen on doing full season anymore.

    Paddon might be interested in Citroen, if they are interested in him that would free up a slot at Hyundai for a possible half season. Think that would be Kris' only real opportunity.
    It looks like it, but why can’t Toyota also try a shared 3rd car, between Latvala and Meeke? With Tanak as leading driver and Lappi getting more experienced, Latvala chances to become WDC are weakening, no matter how hard he tries. Maybe a shorter programme, providing less pressure and more time to prepare his favourite rallys (like Sordo is now doing) would be good for him.


    Quote Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC View Post
    Exactly. That's why I dont see any point Citroen continuing in 2019 unless they go all out and sign Ogier.
    Without Ogier they still can be competitive if they enter Paddon or Tidemand (or both!) alongside Breen and Ostberg. Above all let’s hope they resist to bring Lefebvre or Camilli…
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    Quote Originally Posted by stefanvv View Post
    That's just excuse for the public. The real reason we'll never know. But considering his "record" this year isn't impressive is it? Ogier has same amount of crashes and still has 3 1st places
    Yes, I know it is, pretty much everyone knows it is too which is why it is lame excuse. To be fair to Kris, he's had his share of bad luck, picking up punctures while leading or in podium positions. It's not all his fault, but bad luck does seem to follow him around.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stefanvv View Post
    That's just excuse for the public. The real reason we'll never know. But considering his "record" this year isn't impressive is it? Ogier has same amount of crashes and still has 3 1st places
    Yes, I know it is, pretty much everyone knows it is too which is why it is lame excuse. To be fair to Kris, he's had his share of bad luck, picking up punctures while leading or in podium positions. It's not all his fault, but bad luck does seem to follow him around.

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    In Monte Meeke spun and reversed into a ditch and went into a snowbank. In Sweden again into a snowbank. In Mexico clipped a plant pot and put the car on its side in the ditch. Corsica was Paul's mistake, but then again he's a part of the team and they both were sacked. A bit more than Ogier's small mistake in Portugal. And obviously it's not just this year but all of last year's wrecks.

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    Yes Monte mistake but still a reasonable result and 17 points in the bag. Plant pot cost him what, half a second?
    Pretty much half the field went into a snow bank in Sweden, yes Meeke has made a few mistakes but it's often the case that the punishment didn't fit the crime.

    But yes, as a Meeke fan, often watching and waiting for something to happen!

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    It's good to hear that Citroen's program for 2019 and 2020 is confirmed

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    Quote Originally Posted by stefanvv View Post
    That's just excuse for the public. The real reason we'll never know. But considering his "record" this year isn't impressive is it? Ogier has same amount of crashes and still has 3 1st places
    Money is their issue. Wrecked cars are costing them too much. Safety is just an excuse for the public so they don't sound like cheapstakes

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    Quote Originally Posted by ESTR View Post
    Money is their issue. Wrecked cars are costing them too much. Safety is just an excuse for the public so they don't sound like cheapstakes
    Yes could be. But also the Loeb outings has revealed the car has potential which Meeke didn't utilize. I believe they believe Meeke has reached his maximum and there is no more to require from him. Breen still has room for improvement.
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