[WRC] News & rumours (part II)

**6789** · 26th Jun 12, 08:40

Originally Posted by Psycho!

Guys just watch Jari's accident in NZ...No mistake from him...Petter took the hard and Sordo as well who said that all their info lead them to hards...All in all. for me is pure bad luck...All the events that ford could have made it are gone almost...Tarmac is coming and as good as fiesta may be they won't reach Loeb....

The Hard tyre choice wasn't bad luck, it had been raining off an on for the previous 3 days. In some sections puddles were across the road, so just silly decision imo

**N.O.T** · 26th Jun 12, 10:17

Originally Posted by Plan9

Has anyone heard about how many Minis there will be in Finland? I hear rumors of 6 but I am not sure of this as Prodrive will not be attending.

where did you hear those rumours ??

**Gard** · 26th Jun 12, 13:59

Originally Posted by 6789

The Hard tyre choice wasn't bad luck, it had been raining off an on for the previous 3 days. In some sections puddles were across the road, so just silly decision imo

Agree! they put Petter in front, for securing equal drive comparing to the citroens. so Petter would be in there if wet and JML would need dry to gain from his position. So they ruin that plan by putting on hard tires on Petters car. as I now understand, against Petters advice.

**Barreis** · 26th Jun 12, 14:32

Who told Solberg to take hard compound on first day?!

**RAS007** · 26th Jun 12, 15:49

Originally Posted by Barreis

Who told Solberg to take hard compound on first day?!

Malcolm.

On a related note, are Malcolm's days numbered as the Ford boss, or will they just carry on with him no matter what? Or will Ford just pull out of the WRC due to the spectacular lack of success?

**rallyfiend** · 26th Jun 12, 15:58

Originally Posted by RAS007

Malcolm.

On a related note, are Malcolm's days numbered as the Ford boss, or will they just carry on with him no matter what? Or will Ford just pull out of the WRC due to the spectacular lack of success?

The Ford departure has been rumoured for many years - with each new negotiation to continue seemingly being more and more difficult, with, if rumours are true, less and less money from Ford.
I would say their departure is not a surprise - it's just a question as to whether it happens at the end of 2012, or 2013. I wonder if there is any type of performance related clause in the alleged 2 year contract?

**makinen_fan** · 26th Jun 12, 16:05

Petter Solberg says Ford will push harder than ever in Finland and that World Rally title race isn't over - WRC news - AUTOSPORT.com

LOL, i find it amusing how they are still confident of beating Loeb and still find positives to talk about the team....

**Mirek** · 26th Jun 12, 16:10

They must speak like that. It's part of their job...

**Rallyper** · 26th Jun 12, 16:16

Originally Posted by Mirek

They must speak like that. It's part of their job...

And what should they say? That the championship is over and we shall only cruise around?

For sure not. It´s only some of you guys thinking it´s over. For sure Seb is the heavy favourite as it looks now, but anything can still happen.

Remembering in 2001 when Richard Burns seemed to be out halfways through the season, and then became world champion in the end.

So let´s hope for the excitement, that Ford will do a good result in NORF. Who doesn´t like it to be so?

**Mirek** · 26th Jun 12, 16:28

I don't understand why You quote my post when it's in no contradiction to Yours...

**Rallyper** · 26th Jun 12, 17:00

Originally Posted by Mirek

I don't understand why You quote my post when it's in no contradiction to Yours...

No, contradiction, that´s true, but between the lines there´s no trust in what they say. Didn´t mean to offend you at all.

**tfp** · 26th Jun 12, 17:28

Originally Posted by Rallyper

And what should they say? That the championship is over and we shall only cruise around?

For sure not. It´s only some of you guys thinking it´s over. For sure Seb is the heavy favourite as it looks now, but anything can still happen.

Remembering in 2001 when Richard Burns seemed to be out halfways through the season, and then became world champion in the end.

So let´s hope for the excitement, that Ford will do a good result in NORF. Who doesn´t like it to be so?

Sod the rest of the championship. If Petter is going to win only once this season its got to be the NORF....as we say in these parts....Hawey Solberg, show them youre still a winner!!!

**skarderud** · 26th Jun 12, 23:36

Petter is also one to beat in GB, but we also have some tarmac and a chertain frenchman on the paper to...

**tfp** · 26th Jun 12, 23:52

Originally Posted by skarderud

Petter is also one to beat in GB, but we also have some tarmac and a chertain frenchman on the paper to...

It would be good if he could win here, he s the peoples favourite over here aswel as in NZ.

**Plan9** · 27th Jun 12, 08:54

Originally Posted by N.O.T

where did you hear those rumours ??

2 sources; 1) a NZ Herald Drive article covering Prodrive/Mini in NZ and some background.
2) a guy I met who was involved in Rally NZ organization stage side

Personally, I am not reading too much into them as Prodrive have said they are not going to Finland.

**nafpaktos** · 27th Jun 12, 22:08

Guys i found this.It's very intresting.I post it here as news and no as rumour.If someone have post it before sorry in advance.I don't read the foroum every day.

**Gherid_lacksGPS** · 28th Jun 12, 05:52

Much respect to a strong family man. I hope to see Loeb stomp fools in LA! I'm such a scrub, I'm totally marking out for this - it worked on me, Redbull! Looking foward to the audience getting a taste of loeb, DS3's and stoked to see Loeb lay it down on US.