Toni Gardemeister

[COD]

I think Garde is clearly the best of those drivers avilable, in my opinion there is only 3 free drivers worth a worksseat at the moment, Garde, Duval and Latvala if all theese 3 guys would drive a full season the one who would have the most points in my opinion would be Garde with clear margin.

Agreed, but I would add Galli to the list, although his chances are reduced by the fact that he has done so few rallies this year

[Tomi]

Agreed, but I would add Galli to the list, although his chances are reduced by the fact that he has done so few rallies this year

I would not put him resultwise, also he is far too much older than the others.

[Langdale Forest]

I think it wouldn't have been fair to expect victories from Toni with a Focus that was getting old. That Focus in 2005 was totally different car than 2006 model. Toni was competitive in some tarmac races that suited well for old Focus, but he wasn't (and never will be) able to compete against Loeb. In my opinion he did really good job finishing 2nd in Monte and TdC.

He also came 2nd in Greece in 2005.

[COD]

I would not put him resultwise, also he is far too much older than the others.

I think he has the speed and determination. Also, they have one young driver allready, so age should not necessarely be working against Galli.

[Tomi]

I think he has the speed and determination. Also, they have one young driver allready, so age should not necessarely be working against Galli.

Agree he has the speed but i dont have much belive in guys who drives off on a straight road, and gets carried away very easily, after 2-3 good fast stages he is usually off, when a guy dont understand it's impossible to win rallies in a private car there is not much hope, but better wait and see stranger things has happend.

[Priorat]

I wonder if Galli is better than Carlsson or Solà to name but two...

[Tom206wrc]

I wonder if Galli is better than Carlsson or Solà to name but two...

Anyway I don't think Galli is less fast and consistent than a certain Latvala(too many mistakes/off road made by the young Finn)

[Tomi]

Anyway I don't think Galli is less fast and consistent than a certain Latvala(too many mistakes/off road made by the young Finn)

thats true, but at the time Latvala is same age as Galli he will be a few time world champion allready, thats the difference.

[A.F.F.]

I believe that if Galli gets good amount of milage under him, he stays on road. Speed is no problem for him.

[WRCfan]

We have seen Galli can match the top guys, speed wise, just needs to keep the speed and harness the "keep it on the road" theory now. He would be a very good addition to a team given a little time to get to grips with the little irratic bugs he has...