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    Who's driving for Suzuki

    So whos it going to be?
    Its only a few months until they enter their first rally in Corsica and we have heard a fair few rumors but nothing solid yet.
    Some say Atko is going there, some say Gardemeister, Suzuki has said themselves that they want a young driver and P.G Andersons name was top of that list.

    Does anyone have any real idea?

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    The best pair available is Garde-Gigi, I would go for them
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    It's not a common practice any longer but who says that team boss Tajima-san won't be one of the drivers? He's been driving the car in tests and at any rate, their first outing is unlikely to be as succesful (speedwise) as 206WRC's was eight years ago. Whoever they will be, Suzuki got plenty of drivers to choose from, it's buyers market at the moment.

    Note that Atko is contracted to Subaru so he's out (unless for some reason Subie wants to release him).

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    Quote Originally Posted by jonkka
    Note that Atko is contracted to Subaru so he's out (unless for some reason Subie wants to release him).
    interesting thinking..that could that be a possibility! especially with pons in place, atko could be pushed before he jumps.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buzz Lightyear
    interesting thinking..that could that be a possibility! especially with pons in place, atko could be pushed before he jumps.
    Now why would the money greedy subaru try to get rid of a guy who is willing to pay to sit in a piece of sh!t??
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tomi
    Now why would the money greedy subaru try to get rid of a guy who is willing to pay to sit in a piece of sh!t??
    who said he is willing?

    maybe he could get paid to drive a suzuki
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    Slightly off thread but still Suzuki, and not sure if these have been posted already or not but Suzuki have released another promo video of the SX4 WRC.

    http://www.suzuki-wrc.com/movie/e/index.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by jonkka
    It's not a common practice any longer but who says that team boss Tajima-san won't be one of the drivers?
    There aren't many 56-year-old drivers in the WRC anymore, especially in a works team. 'Monster' Tajima is directing Suzuki Motor Sport, I guess it's enough for him.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mihai
    There aren't many 56-year-old drivers in the WRC anymore, especially in a works team. 'Monster' Tajima is directing Suzuki Motor Sport, I guess it's enough for him.
    Thought just occured to me, I wasn't really serious about it. Then again, Stig Blomqvist was 56 when he drove for Skoda in 2002 though he is a driver of different caliber.

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    I know what Tajima wants..... Money The one who can pay will drive, at least in the 2nd seat!

    Also, Atko is rumoured to be dropped from Subaru from Finland. That may indicate a move!?!?
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