Petter Solberg's plans for 2009

[Daniel]

Can someone post an announcement in here when Petter's campaign for next year is announced?

[Helstar]

There is the other spam-thread already, you know :p ?

[J.Lindstroem]

use the search function Daniel

[witto6]

I think he might drive for Ford, or maybe Citroen, dunno really though.

[Daniel]

I agreed to stop complaining in the other thread if you wouldn't spam this one. It would be nice if you'd show some respect......

[J.Lindstroem]

I think he might drive for Ford, or maybe Citroen, dunno really though.

But hey...

Hav'nt Petter driven for Subaru in the past? Maybe there is a chance to see him in a Subaru next year. Dunno just speculation from my side!

[Daniel]

But hey...

Hav'nt Petter driven for Subaru in the past? Maybe there is a chance to see him in a Subaru next year. Dunno just speculation from my side!

Go and speculate in the other thread......

[sollitt]

Does this pass as an announcement, or just rumour?

http://www.bmsc.com.au/forums/australian-rallying-discussion/18922-hyundai-signs-solberg-2009-a.html

[Daniel]

Does this pass as an announcement, or just rumour?

http://www.bmsc.com.au/forums/australian-rallying-discussion/18922-hyundai-signs-solberg-2009-a.html
Funny at least :up:

[Daniel]

Well it seems that Petter is going to be running in a C4 under the Abarth banner is this forum is to be believed :laugh:

http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=575013&postcount=1240

Almost seems to me that Petter won't have a drive at all this year or at least not for many rounds.

[Mirek]

Even Yamaha was driving under Fiat banner :D

[pantealex]

]Even Yamaha was driving under Fiat banner :D
and they win the worldchampionship... ;)

[pettersolberg29]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/72832

Must constitute news.

[Daniel]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/72832

Must constitute news.

Thanks :) Was posted in the other thread but I think it's easier to find the news in this thread :)

[Tom206wrc]

Strange choice Proton :s

Until now that car didn't demonstrate big things...better to discuss with Skoda and Abarth :rolleyes:

[MJW]

Dont assume that this is definate for 2010, its a gamble to go for an untried team and manufacturer. In my opinion the sharp end of WRC 2010 will be PSA group cars or FIAT.

[Sulland]

Strange choice Proton :s

Until now that car didn't demonstrate big things...better to discuss with Skoda and Abarth :rolleyes:

I think he is on a round to all possible options to check the 2010 market !
When will he go to Mlada Boleslav ? ;)

[Lennat]

Dont assume that this is definate for 2010, its a gamble to go for an untried team and manufacturer. In my opinion the sharp end of WRC 2010 will be PSA group cars or FIAT.

+1

I assume that Loeb will continue to be the lead driver for the PSA group though, which would make FIAT the more logical choice.

IF they are entering the wrc, I have a hard time imagining them turning down a former world champion. Who would they hire instead really?

I doubt Proton would have any more success than for example Hyundai or Skoda, but of course anything could happen.

[eppel]

Petter tells Norwegian media today that he got an offer to drive Le Mans. Unknown which team and car. He will consider it.

[Tom206wrc]

Petter tells Norwegian media today that he got an offer to drive Le Mans. Unknown which team and car. He will consider it.



Audi or Peugeot ???? :D


Edit: or Aston-Martin/Prodrive(GT1) ??? ;)

[Tom206wrc]

Is there an internet link for these news ??? :confused:

[eppel]

Is there an internet link for these news ??? :confused:

http://www.nrksport.no/motorsport/1.6437570

[Daniel]

http://www.nrksport.no/motorsport/1.6437570
Isn't that the site that's been making stuff up? :crazy:

[Tom206wrc]

Thanks Eppel ;)

[MJW]

Audi or Peugeot ???? :D


Edit: or Aston-Martin/Prodrive(GT1) ??? ;)
Prodrive's big effort (other than trying to get another manufacturer for wrc 2010) is Le Mans with Aston Martin and not in the GT1 class its in one of the LMP classes, dont know but I think LMP2 is being talked about.

[FabiaFan]

I think he is on a round to all possible options to check the 2010 market !
When will he go to Mlada Boleslav ? ;)
I'm not aware of Skoda claiming move to S2000+

[Mirek]

You should be. There's no decission and won't be in close time in my opinion.

[Daniel]

Yay! Another thread ruined by talk of rumour :)

[WRCfan]

Rumour has it that Petter Solberg plans to have cornflakes for breakfast tomorrow after being less than unimpressed with the poor performance of porridge.....now there are no confirmed sources although he has been in dicussion with his wife and supposedly a deal has been agreed upon to see that the cornflakes contest the next 3 days out of seven. Also it appears that peach slices have been brought in to accopmany the cornflakes to make it a memorable campaign...

[Psycho!]

Rumour has it that Petter Solberg plans to have cornflakes for breakfast tomorrow after being less than unimpressed with the poor performance of porridge.....now there are no confirmed sources although he has been in dicussion with his wife and supposedly a deal has been agreed upon to see that the cornflakes contest the next 3 days out of seven. Also it appears that peach slices have been brought in to accopmany the cornflakes to make it a memorable campaign...
:lips: :lips:

[urabus-denoS2000]

Rumour has it that Petter Solberg plans to have cornflakes for breakfast tomorrow after being less than unimpressed with the poor performance of porridge.....now there are no confirmed sources although he has been in dicussion with his wife and supposedly a deal has been agreed upon to see that the cornflakes contest the next 3 days out of seven. Also it appears that peach slices have been brought in to accopmany the cornflakes to make it a memorable campaign...

Thats wrong,I read he doenst like the new cornflakes+ formula :(

But he is without a drive........er.......EAT now so he must be desperate

[BDunnell]

Rumour has it that Petter Solberg plans to have cornflakes for breakfast tomorrow after being less than unimpressed with the poor performance of porridge.....now there are no confirmed sources although he has been in dicussion with his wife and supposedly a deal has been agreed upon to see that the cornflakes contest the next 3 days out of seven. Also it appears that peach slices have been brought in to accopmany the cornflakes to make it a memorable campaign...

Very good!

[Tom206wrc]

When is the rumour Petter in F1 ??? :D

[WRCfan]

F1live.com breaking news report.


PETTER SOLBERG JOINS F1.


It was announced today after Petter had his first outings with the cornflakes that he was to contest all F1 rounds for the 2009 season. News was broken in the F1 world today and reining champion Lewis Hamilton was quoted as saying "oh crap, now someone who knows how to really drive has come, were all dead!"

The deal was signed back to back with the change from porridge to cornflakes. Petter was happy to know he was making positive steps forward. He only had time for one short comment which was "We came here not expecting huge things, however I'm happy to come away with this result...also the cornflakes were great!".


More news as it comes in.

[urabus-denoS2000]

Are there any rumors that he will continue with cornflakes after the next 3 days? :)

[WRCfan]

First impressions have been good with Petter. Since the heavy sluggish starts experienced with the porridge, Petter noted that the cornflakes feel nimble, well controlled and they do the job more than adequately...

There has been talk of a control-breakfast for a little while now, it all depends on whether the porridge manufacturer decides to contest the decision...

[J4MIE]

I hope rumours of use of an illegal sugar additive in the cornflakes turns out to be untrue.... ;(

[swordsman]

As I posted in the "rumour" thread, Petter has made an official statement that he will decide what car to use in 2009 during next weekend!

[Tom206wrc]

As I posted in the "rumour" thread, Petter has made an official statement that he will decide what car to use in 2009 during next weekend!



His car for Rally Norway, entire WRC, or for the 24h of Le Mans ??? :p :

[swordsman]

His car for Rally Norway, entire WRC, or for the 24h of Le Mans ??? :p :

Well, it's presented as the choice of car for the "2009 season", so I guess it will apply to all rallies he'll compete in.

[alleskids]

Prodrive has develooped a Aston Martin for rallies. So If Petter chooses the Aston Martin, he can do all races and rallies with the same car, which same a lot of the budget. If he gets into the gravel traps during the 24 houres of Le Mans, he should be just as fast as when he drives on the tarmac.

[paddocknews]

- There are still some issues to sort out regarding which car I will be driving this season, but a decision will be made during next weekend.
Petter S.
www.pettersolberg.com (http://www.pettersolberg.com)

[johnny utah]

a team insider has revealed that petta was " deeply upset " to hear that chris atkinson has tested the same brand corn flakes, on a similar breakfast table.... and finished his bowl faster than petta.
atkinson was said to have left more of a mess than solberg, but the time was quicker.
but in the end it means very little, as atkinson has now moved to "toast with jam" as it is a much better meal allround, having won the peoples vote for the last 5 years running.
:D

[Tom206wrc]

BIG BIG SHOCKING NEWS !!!!! Petter Solberg will test the ORECA AIM LMP1 proto with the idea of running Le Mans(alongside with Nicolas Lapierre and Olivier Panis ??) !!!! :eek: :eek:

http://www.endurance-info.com/article.php?sid=7065&mode=&order=0&thold=0

Tests scheduled for the 26th and 27th january...

Incredible and fantastic news in same time :D

[gloomyDAY]

BIG BIG SHOCKING NEWS !!!!! Petter Solberg will test the ORECA AIM LMP1 proto with the idea of running Le Mans(alongside with Nicolas Lapierre and Olivier Panis ??) !!!! :eek: :eek:

http://www.endurance-info.com/article.php?sid=7065&mode=&order=0&thold=0

Tests scheduled for the 26th and 27th january...

Incredible and fantastic news in same time :D Oh, so sweet! So sweet!

English version (http://209.85.173.101/translate_c?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://www.endurance-info.com/static.php%3Fsubaction%3Dshowfull%26id%3D123247290 3%26archive%3D%26start_from%3D%26ucat%3D2%26op%3Dc ommuniques_index.txt%26npds%3D1&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://www.endurance-info.com%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US :o fficial%26hs%3DTn5%26sa%3DG&usg=ALkJrhhY7uulVqjudHJXWL42xGJUr72ePQ).

[Woodeye]

Maybe Petter will take a sabbatical year driving the Proto? Hard to see him move completely to such a dull sport.

[Halvis]

I think Petter is just exploring all possibilities, as of now. I also have a hard time imageing him driving 24-hours races on tarmac. Last time I checked, tarmac was not his best surface, either ...

[J4MIE]

Tarmac rallying and tarmac racing is different, though.

[rx-guru]

BIG BIG SHOCKING NEWS !!!!! Petter Solberg will test the ORECA AIM LMP1 proto with the idea of running Le Mans(alongside with Nicolas Lapierre and Olivier Panis ??) !!!!

Walking in the shoes of his former idol and nowadays friend Martin Schanche, who did Le Mans with his own Argo C2 several times.

[Iskald]

Walking in the shoes of his former idol and nowadays friend Martin Schanche, who did Le Mans with his own Argo C2 several times.

I think Petter`s shoes are bigger than Schanches.
Interesting you bring this up, because I think Martin Schanche actually was better than his reputation in C2 racing. The racing establishment laughed at him when he and Birger Dyrstad debuted the Argo JM19 at Monza in 1986, but the laughter soon stilled when the two norwegian amateurs finished the 1000 km race on the podium (3rd) in the C2-class. Martin and a host of different "guest" drivers did a few other strong races in the world championship during the next three years - and also managed to finish the Le Mans 24 hour race in 1988. That was a strong achievement after Martin made a fool of himself the year before when he crashed the Argo in the Dunlop shicane after only five laps of the race.

Anyway, I don`t think Petter Solberg will be a slouch in tarmac endurance racing. Perhaps not of the same class as Loeb, but Petter is a topclass rally driver and he will certainly be able to master any kind of racing vehicle to quite good standards if he is allowed proper practice and testing. So don`t laugh before you have seen it...

[ShiftingGears]

When is the rumour Petter in F1 ??? :D

I hear he's in the running for the second Toro Rosso seat.

[Glee]

Now that the name of Top Gear's "The Stig" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_stig) is known, maybe Petter could be the new?

After The Black Stig and The White Stig we now could have The Blue Stig?

[Englandsfahrer]

Interesting you bring this up, because I think Martin Schanche actually was better than his reputation in C2 racing. The racing establishment laughed at him when he and Birger Dyrstad debuted the Argo JM19 at Monza in 1986, but the laughter soon stilled when the two norwegian amateurs finished the 1000 km race on the podium (3rd) in the C2-class.

I suppose that would be this car? Lucky strike sponsor as usual I see.
As usual with any Schanche car, it was really fast when it didn't break down... :s mokin:

http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/downs/1403/bh873.jpg

[Brother John]

Don´t you see what Petter does the last weeks?
He receives a lot of free attention now from the press.
It does not matter what they writes, it is pure bussines and with money you make money.
Many drivers have no money to present themselves everywhere, as Petter does!
Why he doesn't drive some rallies with the same crab car from the Norwegian Subaru team? Money, money, money.....
Petter is such as Duval and a lot of others, does not want to pay to drive but want to be paid!!!!
For Petter it does not matter with car he will drive in the future, if he is paid is for him more important. We all know why he drove for years with that crab car!

[Daniel]

For Petter it does not matter with car he will drive in the future, if he is paid is for him more important. We all know why he drove for years with that crab car!

Crab car? That was a car not Dr Zoidberg :mark:

[rx-guru]

Crab car? That was a car not Dr Zoidberg :mark:

AFAIK the last crab car in rallying was the Austin 1800 (aka 'the landcrab'), innit…? ;)

[DonJippo]

Petter is such as Duval and a lot of others, does not want to pay to drive but want to be paid!!!!

Are you willing to pay to work?

[Brother John]

Are you willing to pay to work?

Don, your know what I mean with my post and all those rumours for to be in the media. :dozey:

[JFL]

Invitations to press conference

TUESDAY 27 January KL 13.30 PÅ BJERKE race OSLO, Game Hall

Oslo and Bjerke horsetrack is known as opening arena of Rally Norway on Thursday, 12 February, and Oslo Mayor Fabian Stang will be present at the press conference.

At Tuesday's press conference there will be sensational news as the start list will be presented.

This is about a new Norwegian WRC team will be fully on pair with the best factory teams.

Source: Norwegian Forum. http://www.norsk-rally.com

[J.Lindstroem]

so now its on tuesday we will know?

Haha, maybe they are just making fun of us :P

[JFL]

Maybe we will know something tonight! Petter is a guest in a TV-show tonight!

[Megablade]

When I went to the gigantic city of Trollhättan(Sweden) today i met a Ramsport lorry with trailer after it going north...maybe it was on its way to Norway? Maybe even to Spyderberg...

[JFL]

He said something like this: " Petter Solberg WRT, and that he has got a car he can fight for the win in, A lot of sponsors, but nothiing about what brand.. That will be revealed saturday or sunday night.. Due to contacts etc, plus that it was a "special deal" .. Whatever that means.. He looked happy and ready to attack..

[pettersolberg29]

I don't want to get excited and all, but...........................


Well I am!

[JFL]

http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=hp&hl=no&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tv2underholdning.no%2Farticle25 25019.ece&sl=no&tl=enhttp://www.tv2underholdning.no/article2525019.ece

[Tomi]

He said something like this: " Petter Solberg WRT, and that he has got a car he can fight for the win in,

Does this mean that there will not be any crying anymore about lousy car?

[JFL]

Does this mean that there will not be any crying anymore about lousy car?

I thought it was a known fact that Subaru's in the WRC the last years, was to cry about!
I guess it won't be that easy to win in a non-factory car, but he is confident that he has got the best out of the situation....

[Tomi]

I guess it won't be that easy to win in a non-factory car, but he is confident that he has got the best out of the situation....

So he is full of sh!t as usual, speaking about a car he can win in.

[JFL]

Sounds like you are full of sh!t as well :) Take your negative thoughts elsewhere...

[pettersolberg29]

When he says he has a chance to win the whole thing, does he mean the Le Mans 24, or the World Rally Championship?


Anyway generally good news, and exciting about the 24h Le Mans.

[Brother John]

So he is full of sh!t as usual, speaking about a car he can win in.

http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/happy/happy0069.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/freesmiley.php?smiley=happy/happy0069.gif) http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/happy/happy0201.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/freesmiley.php?smiley=happy/happy0201.gif)

[Viking]

Can someone post an announcement in here when Petter's campaign for next year is announced?

Sorry for being late Daniel, Petter will drive a Citroen Xsara in Rally Norway


So he is full of sh!t as usual, speaking about a car he can win in.

Ehh... Yes... but if he wins it in the old,old citron, I guess he dont have to worry for a drive for the rest of the year :D

[StevieWonder]

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/r/wm/d/n/d/2009/01/31/petters-schlachtplan-2009/index.html

according this article petter is planning the whole season with his Xsara.

main points:
- his Xsara is one of the latest built
- active diffs !
- no chance to buy an actual C4 (spionage)
- petter wants to have control overall, so he didn´t want to join stobart
- plans to sell the Xsara for rallycross after season
- henning
- at petter´s tests the Xsara was faster than focus on snow
- comment of henning on oncoming norway rally: "petter fast than me ? forget it !"

[Daniel]

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/r/wm/d/n/d/2009/01/31/petters-schlachtplan-2009/index.html

according this article petter is planning the whole season with his Xsara.

main points:
- his Xsara is one of the latest built
- active diffs !
- no chance to buy an actual C4 (spionage)
- petter wants to have control overall, so he didn´t want to join stobart
- plans to sell the Xsara for rallycross after season
- henning
- at petter´s tests the Xsara was faster than focus on snow
- comment of henning on oncoming norway rally: "petter fast than me ? forget it !"
Aren't active front and rear diffs banned?

[Psycho!]

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/r/wm/d/n/d/2009/01/31/petters-schlachtplan-2009/index.html

according this article petter is planning the whole season with his Xsara.

main points:
- his Xsara is one of the latest built
- active diffs !
- no chance to buy an actual C4 (spionage)
- petter wants to have control overall, so he didn´t want to join stobart
- plans to sell the Xsara for rallycross after season
- henning
- at petter´s tests the Xsara was faster than focus on snow
- comment of henning on oncoming norway rally: "petter fast than me ? forget it !"
Xsara faster than Focus on snow???? :eek: Sorry but that's impossible!!!Imagine what version Ford gave him...... :D

[Mirek]

Daniel: No, only for newly homologated cars. And in 2006 season also for top drivers with older machinery.

[rx-guru]

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/r/wm/d/n/d/2009/01/31/petters-schlachtplan-2009/index.html

according this article petter is planning the whole season with his Xsara.

main points:
- his Xsara is one of the latest built
- active diffs !
- no chance to buy an actual C4 (spionage)
- petter wants to have control overall, so he didn´t want to join stobart
- plans to sell the Xsara for rallycross after season
- henning
- at petter´s tests the Xsara was faster than focus on snow
- comment of henning on oncoming norway rally: "petter fast than me ? forget it !"

You forgot: 3 active diffs.
The article reads "to convert the Xsara for RX", not to sell it. There is no need for Xsaras in RX any more and Kenneth Hansen was competing with a C4 in the ERC even before it was homologated for the WRC. Why should a leading FIA ERC regular use a vintage car…?

[JFL]

I dont think the car is allowed in the ERC either...

Quote from the FIA RX rules:
Division 1: Touring cars
Homologated in Group A (kit car and world rally car excluded) or in
Supertouring and conforming to Appendix J Group A (Articles 251
to 255), the modifications listed in Articles 2 and 3 below are permitted.

[rx-guru]

The article reads "to convert the Xsara for RX", […]

Yep, he can convert it from a WRC to a 'RX Special', as the Xsara is homologated in GpA. It just makes much more sense to build a D1 RX car up from a naked bodyshell. ;)

[Barreis]

What does this mean?
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/r/wm/d/n/d/2009/02/19/petter-solberg-ist-unschluessig/index.html

[Abarth]

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