Predictions for 08

[jso1985]

Mathew Wilson will continue to "improve"(as the TV broadcasters always say) by "only" finishing 4 minutes behimd the winner on 2-3 rallyes :P

[tmx]

I predict Malcom will train/control Latvala the way he did with Hirvonen, which I find was quite effective method. He will fight for podium most of the time and makes less mistake compared to this year. Probably third or fourth place in driver by the end of the year. Probably more than 1 rally win, but only if Mikko goes out or Malcom allow him to take the win, which is not likely the plan. To me Latvala is already as fast as Mikko, just not as consistent. Now that he is allowed to drive the latest spec car, I expect him to be very fast.

I already predict Loeb win every stage of every rally of the entire season, but there will always be interesting fight for 3rd spot all the time, with Petter, Toni, Latvala, Chris, Duval. In Toni case, that is if the Suzuki is competitive and for Duval that is if he gets a long term deal with Stobart, and if the new subaru is not a disaster. Otherwize Citreon wins both titles.

[RallyfanNZ]

Manufacturers:
Ford by a little bit
Citroen by a wee way.
Subaru
Suzuki

Drivers:
Loeb (Will be close at the start but gap will open up on tarmac rallies)
Hirvonen (I'm guessing lots of tarmac testing will be on the cards)
Latvala (by a bit)
Gardemiester
Aitkinson (Aitkinson has seemed to have the speed compared to Solberg this year, shame their road cars are soo good)
Solberg

[Glee]

Due to the lack of resistance Loeb will not be driving nowhere near as fast as last year. However will Hirvonen be a real challenge on every rally where Loeb makes a mistake or have a puncture. And when Subaru releases the new car, Petter and also Chris will give them a challenge (and if the new Subaru’s isn’t competitive, I’m selling my Subaru’s̷)

At least one, probably more, victories will be lost due to punctures (witch will be a good thing, as it adds excitement to the rally)

[Leon]

My pessimistic and maybe pragmatic view:

Loeb and Citroen to win both championships. Subaru bosses withdraw SWRT from the WRC. Suzuki to do a Nissan to Garde. Msport to become even wealthier with the customer focuses.

My optimistic view:

The drivers champs would not be Loeb because I was thinking the same for Gronholm in 2003 after his 2002 domination but miracles happened!

P:S. Nothing against Seb who for me is an all time great. It is just the fact that monopoly from anyone is boring.

[Tom206wrc]

Manufacturers:
Ford by a little bit
Citroen by a wee way.
Subaru
Suzuki
...

To me you're a bit too optimistic for Suzuki !! I expect M2 Teams like Stobart to be in front of them

[Wim_Impreza]

Wrong.

After finishing year 2008 with 16 wins, Loeb retire because the Ford-Finns has gotten boot from the team.

Do you have drunk to much beer? There are 'only' 15 rounds next year.

[jparker]

Here is my prediction

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miyoLKXNVgA

[Brother John]

My predictions for 2008

WDC
1.Hirvonen
2. Loeb
3. Latvala



Manufacturers
1. Ford
2. Citroen
3. Ford Stobart

[Finni]

My prediction: every other race win is decided by puncture.. nice