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11th September 2016, 09:49 #1831
If cars had not gears Ostberg would have been the best rally driver of the history.
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11th September 2016, 09:54 #1832
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11th September 2016, 10:26 #1833
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It was just a tarmac learning exercise for Ostberg. He would also want plenty of seat-time so wouldnt want to risk an early off.
Having the short-ratio box meant too much time on the limiter and this also lead to engine problems
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11th September 2016, 10:31 #1834
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learning exercise with being slower from Kreim will not help against Ogier Latvala Sordo and co.
engine problems appeared at last 2 stages when difference was already 30,2 sec,and Ostberg won last stage.
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11th September 2016, 10:38 #1835
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Don't want to read too much into one rally but regardless it's not great for Ostberg. On the one hand, respect to him for going off and doing these extra rallies in the name of tarmac improvement. But it doesn't help his stock right now to be beaten by a guy like Kreim.
I'm still not buying this talk of 'learning' tarmac. Come on guys. He's been at WRC level for near on a decade.
I can't remember which of the British members said it but I do genuinely think there could be something in the fact he maybe didn't want to go to the Manx rally and face off against some of those guys. I'm very intrigued as to where Ostberg ends up next year.Last edited by Simmi; 11th September 2016 at 10:42.
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11th September 2016, 10:49 #1836
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Nothing perosnal against Mads but i just dont see a place in any team for him next year...in the beginning of the season it looked actually quite ok but since his gearbox mysteries and after that his pace has been miserable. i think if Tänak had gone to another team then i think maybe Wilson had kept him but i even doubt that.
Let's say that he didnt do any good for himself when he publicly bashed the car in media in autosport article. At least this is the info i have got. i was told that after that he had no friends anymore in the team and that he is also whining a lot. And i have noticed that he has done quite a few rallies now with R5 this year so maybe he will be in WRC2 next year?#8 Ott Tänak - Martin Järveoja #8
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11th September 2016, 11:08 #1837
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11th September 2016, 11:29 #1838
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And wrong gearbox setup and "engine problems". These Fords are fragile, specially in the hands of Ostberg.
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11th September 2016, 13:54 #1839
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Ostberg: 'Great learning experience @rallyeniedersachsen. We also got a podium 🏆 Lucky me !' #2ndplace #practicemakesperfect
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11th September 2016, 14:01 #1840
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What's the word in Estonia about Ott in 2017? Looking more like staying at M-Sport it seems? Back in the 'works' team?
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