Monte Carlo 2011

[jbmarcus21]

Entry for rally car is free for 2011 ... to celebrate the 100th birthday rally !

The program of Rally Monte Carlo 2011 : http://planetemarcus.free.fr/montecarloirc11.htm

;)

[Mirek]

Great news!

[wwbroe]

That is indeed great news, so hopefully we will see massive entry of amateur drivers, because that is why they are doing it. Looking forward to it allready. :)

[sal]

Guaranteed 100 car maximum entry! Fantastic idea though and just shows what events outside of the restrictive WRC can come up with...

[pino]

I will not miss this for sure :D

[muratgunarslan]

I wish to drive at 2011 :D

hello to everbody...

a rally driver from turkey istanbul...

[noel157]

I wish to drive at 2011 :D

hello to everbody...

a rally driver from turkey istanbul...

Hi Murat, welcome to the site. What do you drive?

[muratgunarslan]

Hi Murat, welcome to the site. What do you drive?
hi, I drive A6 Citroen Saxo, at local and national rallies in Turkey. You can
visit my website, www.muratgunarslan.com :) (http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums/www.muratgunarslan.com)

[vino_93]

do you want to take part to the Monte Carlo rally ? :D

[Tom206wrc]

I guess Stéphane Sarrazin will try for the 3rd time to add a victory there on his (quite light)rally palmares :p :

[muratgunarslan]

do you want to take part to the Monte Carlo rally ? :D
it is a dream, I only imagine.

[omer yetis]

Dreams can come true Murat ;)

[Mekola]

I guess Stéphane Sarrazin will try for the 3rd time to add a victory there on his (quite light)rally palmares :p :
He managed to finish 3rd at Montecarlo in F3000 during 2001 - if he does at least the same in the Rallye he will suceed in two completely different motorsport entities.

I saw many Rally Drives. it is good and adventures. monte carlo is big event. so i will get chance to see rally drives 2011.

[PLuto]

According to good sources actually there is entered more than 150 crews...

[vino_93]

:eek:
But the organisation want only have 110 crews to the start ... I hope they will accept all the people :p

[Tom206wrc]

According to good sources actually there is entered more than 150 crews...



Already ???? So early ???? :eek: :eek:

[Mirek]

:eek:
But the organisation want only have 110 crews to the start ... I hope they will accept all the people :p

I think it's not possible because of Eurosport TV schedule.

[vino_93]

I think it's not possible because of Eurosport TV schedule.
Impossible is nothing :D :s mokin: :(

[Francis44]

I think it's not possible because of Eurosport TV schedule.

Im sorry but what does Eurosport TV schedule have to do with the number of entry's?!

Its obvious they wont broadcast all crews live, they wouldn't even with 80 entrants, so that cannot be a problem.

The only problem I see is that the last crews will go into the night stages way too late, specially if they do 2 minutes intervals.

[Mirek]

It has a lot to do with that. Event timetable is made to suit TV schedule which is made months before. Basically a time between two runs of same stage is given by TV and You can't make it longer. I don't know how much it could affect particular stages but for sure it may be a reason.

[Francis44]

Yeah probably but that is just bollocks.....Limit the number of entry's because of Eurosport seems ridiculous as they only show 20 crews and no more than that.

[Mirek]

You have two options than. You can either run live stage at given time or run the stage without TV broadcast ;)

[bluuford]

Well I remember that when Monte was in WRC the maximum number of entries was something like 60 (allowed). So, I was quite surprised by the number over hundred. More cars makes the event quite hard to organize (size of Service, Park ferme etc.).

[tolis]

Well I remember that when Monte was in WRC the maximum number of entries was something like 60 (allowed). So, I was quite surprised by the number over hundred. More cars makes the event quite hard to organize (size of Service, Park ferme etc.).
Don't forget the free entry fee... ;)

[bluuford]

Don't forget the free entry fee... ;)
I mean the limit set by the organizers was something like 60 cars:-)

[RS]

Looks like Proton will do Monte, and Cave has also sent an entry in as a privateer.

[Iro]

Hi,
I am new at the forum & I am searching for some infos for the Rally Monte Carlo 2011. My team would like to participate , I have already sent some mails with the entry form etc but noone answered me yet.
Please , does anybody from here knows the procedure I should follow?

Thank you
Iro

[br21]

Hi,
I am new at the forum & I am searching for some infos for the Rally Monte Carlo 2011. My team would like to participate , I have already sent some mails with the entry form etc but noone answered me yet.
Please , does anybody from here knows the procedure I should follow?

Thank you
Iro

PM if you still need help.
I'm afraid it could be to late to get on the final entry list, which will consist only 100 crews

[PLuto]

It isnt too late, I think they will be choosing at deadline of entries. I am sure, that if somebody like Ogier or Hirvonen will send entry form at last day, they wont say him no...

[noel157]

Isn't Hirvonen planning to do it (or maybe would like to do it)?

[Iro]

Thanks for your answers but I think I have found the solution.
They told me that at the first days of December the will give us an anwer.
Hope we are going to be in!!

[tolis]

Nice to see a Greek team competing in international events!!! ;)

[PLuto]

I agree !

[PLuto]

Entry list with correct starting numbers - http://www.irc-results.com/2010/irc/cyprus/prihlasene.php

[wwbroe]

Entry list with correct starting numbers - http://www.irc-results.com/2010/irc/cyprus/prihlasene.php

I think you posted this in wrong thread Pluto. :D

[PLuto]

Yes, I know, I have deleted it...

[Iro]

Hope that the automobile of Monaco is going to agree too!!!! :-)

[PLuto]

Not only Robert Kubica, but also Kimi Räikkönen on Monte?

http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=11327

[RS]

Not only Robert Kubica, but also Kimi Räikkönen on Monte?

http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=11327

That would be great news for the event!

[RICARDO75]

From portuguese autosport:

François Delecour is entered in the Rallye Monte Carlo, and intends to participate in a Peugeot 207 S2000 from team Enjolras, but currently lack the necessary budget to ensure his goal, something that will not be very easy for the former winner of the Monaco race.

[PLuto]

Yes, there was a chance to see him in Porsche, but as GT cars arent allowed, he is trying to secure "reserve" variation. But money are missing yet...

[darkstar]

maybe its just me, but isnt there something wrong with the itinerary?

they write wednesday the 20th but this is a thuersday on my calendar :confused:

http://www.acm.mc/ramc/ramc_main.php?page=2011/itineraire_2011.php

so when does the rallye start, on thuersday or on wednesday? and is there a shakedown?

[PLuto]

Look at french version, there is correct date :)

[darkstar]

ok, thanks :) and shakedown? will there be any on tuesday or not?

[PLuto]

There wont be any shakedown...

[Tom206wrc]

From portuguese autosport:

François Delecour is entered in the Rallye Monte Carlo, and intends to participate in a Peugeot 207 S2000 from team Enjolras, but currently lack the necessary budget to ensure his goal, something that will not be very easy for the former winner of the Monaco race.


Interesting news :D

[Tom206wrc]

Any news about Toni Gardemeister ??? The MC is one of his favourites :confused:

[darkstar]

There wont be any shakedown...

ok great, thanks for the info mate! :)

[muratgunarslan]

From portuguese autosport:

François Delecour is entered in the Rallye Monte Carlo, and intends to participate in a Peugeot 207 S2000 from team Enjolras, but currently lack the necessary budget to ensure his goal, something that will not be very easy for the former winner of the Monaco race.

francois is, one of best drivers of the world. he must drive every time. maybe he can't win any rally, but must drive every time. watching francois is a pleasure. i wish him to drive at mc 2011.

[cali]

francois is, one of best drivers of the world. he must drive every time. maybe he can't win any rally, but must drive every time. watching francois is a pleasure. i wish him to drive at mc 2011.

Nothing against Francois, but look at his birth date. There's more exciting young guns out there who deserve the drive more than Francois.

[muratgunarslan]

Nothing against Francois, but look at his birth date. There's more exciting young guns out there who deserve the drive more than Francois.
yes, you are right. but some legends must drive sometimes.

[cali]

yes, you are right. but some legends must drive sometimes.

Ofcourse :)

[Mirek]

Ofcourse :)

It's centenary edition of the oldest and most famous rally in the world. I think that it's normal that some people who made it's history want to be present ;)

[Mihai]

Sources say that Romanian championship regular Marco Tempestini of Italy will definitely enter Monte 2011 in his Pug 207 S2000 (which he already used in Madeira this summer).

[Tom206wrc]

Rumour of Bryan Bouffier entering Monte 2011 too :bounce:

[noel157]

Rumour of Bryan Bouffier entering Monte 2011 too :bounce:

I think Tom we will see Bouffier on all the IRC rounds next season.

[RS]

Skoda Motorsport confirmed Monte for Juho & Jan: http://www.rallye-info.com/article.asp?stid=9073

[OldF]

Skoda Motorsport confirmed Monte for Juho & Jan: http://www.rallye-info.com/article.asp?stid=9073

Nice!

[PLuto]

Rumour of Bryan Bouffier entering Monte 2011 too :bounce:

Yes, he is entered.

[pucky54]

When will there be a press release from Peugeot that they send Bouffier and Sarrazin to Monte in works cars, after Skoda did last week? ;) ;)

[M.S.]

Yesterday, after wins Algarve Rally, Bernardo Sousa confirms Monte Carlo 2011.

[PLuto]

Yesterday, after wins Algarve Rally, Bernardo Sousa confirms Monte Carlo 2011.

I see that you were little bit faster with putting info here to forum: http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=11347

[M.S.]

I see that you were little bit faster with putting info here to forum: http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=11347

As i said, BSousa confirmed that yestarday, and other plans for 2011. Here is the full inteview, and some images from Algarve Rally, given to RTP Madeira. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-fu6c9jPYg&feature=player_embedded

[pettersolberg29]

Any confirmation of Mikkelsen's participation at Monte? Last I heard he was competing, however last year he planned to right up until the week before then changed plans.

[tolis]

As i said, BSousa confirmed that yestarday, and other plans for 2011. Here is the full inteview, and some images from Algarve Rally, given to RTP Madeira. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-fu6c9jPYg&feature=player_embedded

Which are the other plans of Sousa? :)

[RS]

Any confirmation of Mikkelsen's participation at Monte? Last I heard he was competing, however last year he planned to right up until the week before then changed plans.

From the Skoda UK press release: "Pre-season testing will allow Andreas to get acclimatised to the Fabia S2000 and the BF Goodrich tyres before the opening round of the IRC, Rallye Monte Carlo (19-21 January)."

I am guessing Hankook didn't have suitable tyres for last years event.

[pettersolberg29]

Makes sense. Cheers RS.

[M.S.]

Which are the other plans of Sousa? :)

Very generic - «international competitions» without being specific, but probably SWRC again. Some rumors about WRC at the end of next season ...

[Mirek]

I am guessing Hankook didn't have suitable tyres for last years event.

I think that the reasons were two and each one was strong enough. You already mentioned the first and second was that by the time of Rallye Monte Carlo there wasn't any free Fiesta.

[pettersolberg29]

I think that the reasons were two and each one was strong enough. You already mentioned the first and second was that by the time of Rallye Monte Carlo there wasn't any free Fiesta.

That is correct, hence his attempts to try and get a Fabia S2000 for the event (which as we now know, he didn't get!).

[Mirek]

Aha, I forgot that.

[PLuto]

Any confirmation of Mikkelsen's participation at Monte? Last I heard he was competing, however last year he planned to right up until the week before then changed plans.

For sure he will start on Monte next year.

[Tom206wrc]

Right news or wrong ones ??? :confused:
http://rampazampa.eu/2010/11/kimi-raikkonen-will-be-in-the-100-meters-edition-of-the-monte-carlo-rally-2011-irc/?lang=en

[PLuto]

Dont know sources of this article, but most of them are true (mainly that some of drivers will compete on Monte, I am not 100% sure about the teams).

[darkstar]

so, lets make a little list :)

already confirmed starters:

hänninen
kopecky
gardemeister
mikkelsen
sousa
tempestini


rumours/wants to start:

ogier
loix
wilks
bouffier
sarrazin
raikkönen
kubica
delecour
cave

am i right so far?

[pucky54]

Wilks, Bouffier, Kubica, Delecour & Breen are on the entry list

[Barreis]

Where's that entry list? :)

[Tom206wrc]

Gardemeister confirmed ??? With what S2000 car ??? :confused:

[Mirek]

Still not decided but most probably Fabia or Fiesta.

[pucky54]

Where's that entry list? :)

At the ACM :)

[Tom206wrc]

230 names recorded on entrylist according to someone who phoned the ACM ;)

[stepunk]

230 names recorded on entrylist according to someone who phoned the ACM ;)

I read somewhere that only 100 cars will start the rally (and only 60 will be allowed to start the Turini night). Is that true?

[PLuto]

In regulations is written that 100 cars should be on the start, real maximum number of possible starters is 110. Only 60 cars for Turini night is usual rule for many years...

[stepunk]

In regulations is written that 100 cars should be on the start, real maximum number of possible starters is 110. Only 60 cars for Turini night is usual rule for many years...

Thanks Pluto! So a lot of drivers who sent the entry won't start Monte!
Do you know what criteria the organizers will use to select the drivers?
For what concern the Turini night: in last years there were not many cars so i completely forgot the rule! ;)

[darkstar]

At the ACM :)

where?

[darkstar]

from the official regulations:

11.4. Leg 3 – sections 6 and 7

Only the 60 first crews classified at the end of leg 3 section 5 may be authorised to take the start of leg 3 sections 6 and 7, on Friday 21st January 2011, as from 17h49, at TC 9B.

[mousti]

Loix will be 99% at the start but still nothing sure about the car and who'll prepare it aswell. They sent last week a offer to Skoda Motorsport and probably we'll hear some news next week :)

[Mirek]

They have a meeting in Škoda on Saturday.

[Bobcat]

Citroen: Loeb will not enter Monte http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/88405

[Josti]

Citroen: Loeb will not enter Monte http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/88405

Only because it ain't a World Championship event? Quesnel sounds bitter. Feels like a lack of appreciation for the sport.

It would have been a good way to promote the DS3 a bit more too (maybe even as a zero car). Centenary edition, live coverage of every stage, etc etc.

Hope Ogier will still be there in a 207.

[RS]

Hope Ogier will still be there in a 207.

I somewhat doubt that.

Loeb has started other non-WRC events in a Citroen before, I don't understand this man.

The more I see and hear of Quesnel the more I dislike him.

[AndyRAC]

I somewhat doubt that.

Loeb has started other non-WRC events in a Citroen before, I don't understand this man.

The more I see and hear of Quesnel the more I dislike him.

It's the same in Sportscars with Peugeot, petty protests against Audi.....

The Monte is the biggest, most famous event in Rallying..... :dozey:

[RS]

It's the same in Sportscars with Peugeot, petty protests against Audi.....

The Monte is the biggest, most famous event in Rallying..... :dozey:

Yep, and Peugeot should try their best to win it.

Sarrazin, Raikkonen and Bouffier would be nice though, anything on top of that will be a bonus :)

[PLuto]

Loeb never planned to compete on Monte 2011

[wwbroe]

In an interview with Turbomagazine, Marc Van Dalen is saying that they have made two entries for Monte Carlo, namely for Wilks and Neuville. The one for Neuville isn't sure yet, because they are lacking part of the budget for next year's season for 8 rally's in IRC. Asked about Raikkonen, he says that he was called by some friends from England talking about that rumour, but he is saying that he knows nothing about a possible entry for Kimi.

http://sport.turbomagazine.be/news_FR_5578_MonteCarlo_2011__Thierry_Neuville_eng ag_mais.html

[Tom206wrc]

So no Räikkönen at Monte 2011 ??? :confused:

[RS]

So no Räikkönen at Monte 2011 ??? :confused:

Other teams are available.

[PLuto]

Kimi is still possible, there are also other teams with Peugeots... (I dont know who find that it must be Kronos)

[CWJ]

230 names recorded on entrylist according to someone who phoned the ACM ;)

That means about 115 teams ??

[MJW]

Kimi is still possible, there are also other teams with Peugeots... (I dont know who find that it must be Kronos)
Who ran Ogier's 207 in 2010? was it PH Sport? if indeed Kimi is to remain at Citroen I guess PH Sport could run the 207.

[pucky54]

Yes, PH Sport run the cars for the works drivers on the events (Ogier, Sarrazin, Bouffier)

[PLuto]

But actually Kimi's start isnt main target of Peugeot Sport, there are other subjects which are working on project. So possible is also another team...

[Barreis]

That guy destroyed his own carrier..

[alleskids]

Monegasque Daniel Elena, who used to be a regular on the event as a driver before forming his dominant partnership with Loeb, has submitted an entry to pilot a Citroen DS3 R3 and is expected to be one of the lucky 100 applicants accepted by organiser, the Automobile Club de Monaco, when it finalises the list of starters on December 6.

The ACM confirmed this evening that it had received more than 250 entry requests for the event, which runs from January 18-22. They include IRC champion Juho Hanninen, his Skoda Motorsport team-mate Jan Kopecky, Monte Carlo podium finisher and former IRC title-winner Nicolas Vouilloz, and French legend Francois Delecour, who won the event in 1994 when it counted as a round of the world championship.

Plans to increase the maximum number of starters to 150 for 2012 have already been discussed such has been the level of interest in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge opener.

http://www.maxrally.com/news/entry/elena_enters_oversubscribed_monte/

[alleskids]

With two weeks remaining before applications for the 79th Monte Carlo Automobile Rally 2011 close, the Automobile Club de Monaco has now received more than 250 registrations for this centenary edition of world�s oldest motorsport event.

One would have to turn the clock back to the 1980�s to match that number of appearances for the Monegasque event.

Only one hundred crews will take part in this year�s event, so a selection will have to be made, unfortunately for those who do not make the cut. Should this phenomenal interest continue, the Automobile Club de Monaco aims to increase the application limit to 150 crews in 2012.

The official teams have already sent the ACM the names of the drivers and co-drivers who will open the 2011 Intercontinental Rally Challenge season:
* For Skoda, which is celebrating its own 110th anniversary: Hanninen / Markkula, Loix / Miclotte, Kopecky / Stary, Vouilloz / Veillas and Mikkelsen / Floene
* For Peugeot: Magalhaes / Magalhaes (Portugal), Neuville / Klinger and Wilks / Pugh (UK)
* Also Delecour / Savignoni (Peugeot 207 S2000), Elena, 7-time co-driver world champion with his inseparable team-mate Campana, in a DS3 R3, and Gardemeister / Tuomi.

As soon as the application window is closed, on 6th December 2010, the selection committee will draw up a list of the 100 crews selected and publish immediately the results with names.

[PLuto]

I see that they have changed closing date for entries...

[Bartek]

Bryan will not start in Monte?

[Barreis]

Is there any link with temporary entry list names?

[RS]

Vouillloz again with Skoda Motorsport paid for by Skoda France? I hope Nicolas can get a bigger programme in 2011...

[PLuto]

Bryan will not start in Monte?

Not sure yet, we will see...

[PLuto]

Is there any link with temporary entry list names?

Nothing for publish.

[PLuto]

Vouillloz again with Skoda Motorsport paid for by Skoda France? I hope Nicolas can get a bigger programme in 2011...

Yes. I dont believe in bigger programme, in 2010 he had bigger chances...

[RS]

Autosport Magazine reports Dani Sordo has been offerred a 207 for Monte. I guess it will depend on his permanent employment situation for next year whether he takes it or not.

[Tom206wrc]

Not sure yet, we will see...


What ???? :mad:
If Peugeot wants REALLY to beat Skoda there, they MUST take more drivers like Bouffier :rolleyes:

[MJW]

Autosport Magazine reports Dani Sordo has been offerred a 207 for Monte. I guess it will depend on his permanent employment situation for next year whether he takes it or not.
The way I read the story is that Sordo wants to drive Monte, but the choice of car (he is allowed) to drive will depend on IF he signs with Mini and what if any restrictions will BMW put on that, all academic depending if he signs with Mini. If he pays for a customer Ford then I guess its straightforward, he gets a Fiesta for MC.

[Barreis]

If he pays, he's stupid.. All the knowledge about Citroen technology to Ford for free..

[Bartek]

Guys, Kajetanowicz is in on the entry list?

In Poland radio you can win a trip with major sponsor Kajetanowicz to the Rally Monte Carlo :)

[darkstar]

also auriol wants to start at monte:

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=cs&sl=cs&tl=en&u=http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/show.php%3Fid%3D15546

[JTGANG]

Do we have any update on this one ???? As far as i know not even Citroen could confirm the participation of all of her customers for the brand new DS3 R3T

[cvhi]

Provisional entry list

Hirvonen(Ford Fiesta S 2000) SF
Breen(Ford Fiesta S 2000) GB
Maurin(Ford Fiesta S 2000)
Prokop(Ford Fiesta S 2000) TCH
Sousa(Ford Fiesta S 2000) POR
Bouffier(Peugeot 207 S 2000) 26
Neuville-Klinger(Peugeot 207 S 2000) BEL
Cetinkaya(Peugeot 207 S 2000) TUR
Gardemeister-Tuomi(Peugeot 207 S 2000) SF
Bugalski(Peugeot 207 S 2000) 03
Magalhaes-Magalhaes(Peugeot 207 S 2000) POR
Phillips(Peugeot 207 S 2000) MC
Boetti(Peugeot 207 S 2000)
Delecour-Savignoni(Peugeot 207 S 2000) 59
Wilks-Pugh(Peugeot 207 S 2000) GB
Monnet(Peugeot 207 S 2000) 38
Gal(Peugeot 207 S 2000) 01
Bruyneel(Peugeot 207 S 2000) BEL
Wittman(Peugeot 207 S 2000) AUT
Auriol(Peugeot 207 S 2000)
Tempestini(Peugeot 207 S 2000) ITA
Sarrazin(Peugeot 207 S 2000)
Basso(Fiat Punto S 2000) ITA
Rossetti(Fiat Punto S 2000) ITA
Loix-Miclotte(Skoda Fabia S 2000) BEL
Kopecky-Stary(Skoda Fabia S 2000) TCH
Hanninen-Markkula(Skoda Fabia S 2000) SF
Vouilloz-Veillas(Skoda Fabia S 2000) 06
Mikkelsen-Floene(Skoda Fabia S 2000) NOR
Mac Rae(Proton Satria S 2000) GB
Panizzi(Proton Satria S 2000)
Cave(Proton Satria S 2000) GB
Mac Shea(Prton Satria S 2000) GB

[noel157]

Is this entries received or just who you think might enter?
4 x Protons?
Gal?

[RS]

Hope that list turns out to be true; some interesting surprise names on there - Hirvonen, Basso, Rossetti, Bugalski...

[Mirek]

I don't think it's real...

[PLuto]

I agree with Mirek. There are names which (according to latest informations) wont start...

[Mirek]

You can add Jaroslav Orsák (DS3 R3) and Vojtěch Štajf (Impreza STI) on the list.

[JTGANG]

You can add Jaroslav Orsák (DS3 R3) and Vojtěch Štajf (Impreza STI) on the list.

Seems finally that they will be close to 10 DS3 R3T !!!! Let's see who
will be the lucky ones.....

[modri dirkac]

It's still only a rumour, but we can expect that even Slovenian Uroš Petrič will drive a DS3 R3T in Monte Carlo. We hope that Andrej Jereb (P207 S2000) will be there too. ;)

[JTGANG]

Add also one Greek with DS3 R3T + Elena + Weijs Jr + Renaud Poutot + one Italian that cannot remember his name....Big competition !!!! If all these are
lucky to start...Hope to do so at least

[Mirek]

Orsák will start with new car from Barroso.

[Tom206wrc]

Seems finally that they will be close to 10 DS3 R3T !!!!


Maybe, but as opponents...50 Clio R3s ??? :rolleyes:


:p :

[tolis]

Add also one Greek with DS3 R3T...
Who? :)

[PLuto]

Maybe, but as opponents...50 Clio R3s ??? :rolleyes:


:p :

No 50, but 20 :)

[Sulland]

PGA will drive a Proton in Monte !

Lets see of they want to keep him for free after that !!

[J.Lindstroem]

PGA will drive a Proton in Monte !

Lets see of they want to keep him for free after that !!

Source please!

[noel157]

Team mate McShea, Panizzi, Atko or ?

[soprano]

Source please!

http://www.pgandersson.se/

[Tom206wrc]

He won't manage to reach the end of the event(not even speaking of the position he'll get before retirement) :s

[morganmilan]

He won't manage to reach the end of the event(not even speaking of the position he'll get before retirement) :s
It seems such a bit unreliable car, doesn´t it? :D

[Sulland]

He won't manage to reach the end of the event(not even speaking of the position he'll get before retirement) :s

But that wont be his fault.....
Proton needs to get the reliability right soon !

[NoFear85]

Luca Rossetti said: till now he is not on entry list for RMC 2011

[RS]

Luca Rossetti said: till now he is not on entry list for RMC 2011

But there is a possibility? Time is running out...

[RS]

He won't manage to reach the end of the event(not even speaking of the position he'll get before retirement) :s

This is probably the realistic view unless Proton can make some steps with the reliability. However it is good to see them trying and they usually come with pretty good drivers too.

People often say about the less good cars that they "have potential" but I think the Proton really has. Considering the limited resources that they have the car is not too bad.

[AndyRAC]

Proton, or rather MEM need money so they can do more testing. I wonder how much Malaysia are actually putting in?

[Mirek]

I think that they should first change shock absorbers.

[Sulland]

Can't they use the Lotus F1 engineers to get some help, is'nt Proton part owner of the Lotus F1 team ?

Get some Reigers on, and a reliability engine test in the Lotus car factory engine whizzards - but pls get it done - the car deserve it !

[RS]

Can't they use the Lotus F1 engineers to get some help, is'nt Proton part owner of the Lotus F1 team ?


No, "1 Malaysia Racing" only bought a licence from Proton to use the Lotus name in F1. There is an ongoing dispute about whether that team will even be called Lotus next year.

I agree about the Reiger shocks though!

[Sulland]

No, "1 Malaysia Racing" only bought a licence from Proton to use the Lotus name in F1. There is an ongoing dispute about whether that team will even be called Lotus next year.

I agree about the Reiger shocks though!

And Renault is also buying shares in one of them. But compared to this money, to upgrade the Satria would be pocketchange for Proton, and the return huge, and would sell them many more cars than F1 ever will !!

[noel157]

Can't they use the Lotus F1 engineers to get some help, is'nt Proton part owner of the Lotus F1 team ?

Get some Reigers on, and a reliability engine test in the Lotus car factory engine whizzards - but pls get it done - the car deserve it !

Well, there a factory full of engineers in Norfolk, Lotus Cars, owned by Proton.

[wwbroe]

For those who are interested in the stages for Monte Carlo, you can now find them on the official website. ;)

[eloyf1]

Chris Atkinson also entered the event:
http://www.maxrally.com/news/entry/proton_looking_forward_to_big_year_in_2011/

If at least the Satria could finish the rally...

[bluuford]

Autosport also confrims that both, Atko and PG will be in Monte.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/88579

Probably PG is replacing McRae in Monte. Mcrae is always occupied with the Dakar effort in January and therefore unable to reach in time to Monte (last leg in Dakar starts later than the recce in Monte). This year there are even 7 McRae buggys at the start list for Dakar.

Also Nasser and few other drivers there. I also noticed than Jan Tomanek is in Dakar together with Michael Honda.

[RS]

Proton is believed to be stepping up it's commitment to the rally programme: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/88580

Look on the bright side guys; they have two really good drivers for Monte, if they have some reliability and the surface is tricky they could get a strong result!

[jbmarcus21]

Program and Google Earth Map
http://planetemarcus.free.fr/montecarloirc11.htm

[darkstar]

Look on the bright side guys; they have two really good drivers for Monte, if they have some reliability and the surface is tricky they could get a strong result!

thats defenetly true, at snowy and wet conditions its mutch more up to the driver. and as we all know, esopecially andersson can squeeze a lot out of a bad or not so good car. i´m looking forward to andersson and atkinson, both are very talented!

[JRodrigues]

Petter Solberg in Monte-Carlo with Peugeot France!!! :cool: :cool: :cool:

[JTGANG]

Petter Solberg in Monte-Carlo with Peugeot France!!! :cool: :cool: :cool:

True and fantastic news !!!

[pettersolberg29]

Literally the greatest news ever for me! Going to be the best rally for a while I hope.

[WRC1]

wow!!! what a great news! one reason more to spend 3rd week of jannuary in france....

[modri dirkac]

That's what I call a good news! :eek:

[Leon]

Very good news.

I hope for the best. If I'm not mistaken Monte was not very kind to Petter. Hope for the best this time.

[WRC1]

http://www.pettersolberg.com/html/2010/12/06/petter-solberg-kjører-irc-rallye-monte-carlo/

the last sentence!!
who? petter, sarrazin, bouffier.....??

?delecour? auriol????

[mousti]

http://www.pettersolberg.com/html/2010/12/06/petter-solberg-kjører-irc-rallye-monte-carlo/

the last sentence!!
who? petter, sarrazin, bouffier.....??

?delecour? auriol????

Peugeot will also enter a car for ex-grand prix driver and Le Mans star Stephane Sarrazin once again, but at present 2009 Monte winner Sebastien Ogier is not on the list for the '11 event.

Other leading drivers in Peugeots in Monte Carlo include new Peugeot UK signing Guy Wilks, plus series regulars Thierry Neuville, Bruno Magalhaes and Bryan Bouffier.


As i thought they meant the Kronos drivers aswell Bruno.. :)

[eloyf1]

http://www.pettersolberg.com/html/2010/12/06/petter-solberg-kjører-irc-rallye-monte-carlo/

the last sentence!!
who? petter, sarrazin, bouffier.....??

?delecour? auriol????
According to this website, that is usually quite accurate, Bouffier and Sarrazin will be his teammates:
http://www.rally-news.fr/news/index/9628

[Mirek]

Great news indeed :)

[RS]

From PetterSolberg.com: "The manufacturer team will run the car"

So it seems Quesnel has relaxed his own special IRC rule book for this occasion ;)

[motorsportshooters.com]

From PetterSolberg.com: "The manufacturer team will run the car"

So it seems Quesnel has relaxed his own special IRC rule book for this occasion ;)

Apparently yes. Another good reason to go to the south of France next month..

[urabus-denoS2000]

Wow , fantastic !

[alleskids]

So we have so far on the big(ger) names:

Peugeot Sport:Solberg, Sarrazin, Bouffier, ?,?, ? (Raikonen?)
Kronos Peugeot: Wilks, Neuville, Magelhaes
Skoda Motorsport: Hanninen, Kopecky, Loix, Mikkelsen, Vouilloz
Proton: Andersson, Atkinson
Ford: Sousa, Breen, Prokop (Hirvonen?)
Fiat: ?
? : Gardemeister

[mousti]

Apparently yes. Another good reason to go to the south of France next month..
Or sit in your warm couch and watch all the stages live ;) . No time to go there and traffic will be crazy nervous nothing for me :p

[eloyf1]

So we have so far on the big(ger) names:

Peugeot Sport:Solberg, Sarrazin, Bouffier, ?,?, ? (Raikonen?)
Kronos Peugeot: Wilks, Neuville, Magelhaes
Skoda Motorsport: Hanninen, Kopecky, Loix, Mikkelsen, Vouilloz
Proton: Andersson, Atkinson
Ford: Sousa, Breen, Prokop (Hirvonen?)
Fiat: ?
? : Gardemeister
I did this just for the fun. It's full of BS, but I wanted to list al the rumours from different forums:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/lv?key=0AqHonHscIDNBdGJuRTRsZjFkeXZQMjU5TkpNVFlzak E&f=0

[Tom206wrc]

I did this just for the fun. It's full of BS, but I wanted to list al the rumours from different forums:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/lv?key=0AqHonHscIDNBdGJuRTRsZjFkeXZQMjU5TkpNVFlzak E&f=0


If only your entrylist was 100% true... :D

Fantastic news about Petter, I didn't expect this when I woke up in the morning :bounce:

[Mirek]

I did this just for the fun. It's full of BS, but I wanted to list al the rumours from different forums:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/lv?key=0AqHonHscIDNBdGJuRTRsZjFkeXZQMjU5TkpNVFlzak E&f=0

Prokop really is on the list but he won't start.

[RS]

Is the publication of the entry list today?

[RS]

Prokop really is on the list but he won't start.

:( budget?

[alleskids]

I quitly hope petter does not succced in finding a ride with a 1,6t WRCar, but with a S2000 in IRC.
It makes you think, Peugeot-Citroen cannot have more then 2 1,6t WRcars in WRC, but they can employ 6 works S2000's in IRC. Why the hell did the FIA choose the 1,6t route instead of the logical S2000+ option? The FIA and Citroen wanted to keep the WRC only for the elite? With the S2000+ option the WRC would have 20 plus cars fighting for wins, podiums

[Mirek]

:( budget?

I don't know. I think it has something to do with Dakar start of Jan Tománek (Prokop's co-driver).

[FabiaFan]

So we have so far on the big(ger) names:

Peugeot Sport:Solberg, Sarrazin, Bouffier, ?,?, ? (Raikonen?)
Kronos Peugeot: Wilks, Neuville, Magelhaes
Skoda Motorsport: Hanninen, Kopecky, Loix, Mikkelsen, Vouilloz
Proton: Andersson, Atkinson
Ford: Sousa, Breen, Prokop (Hirvonen?)
Fiat: ?
? : Gardemeister

Proton: plus McRae and...?

Peugeot: Wittmann

[Mirek]

McRae not, he will be on Dakar.

[FabiaFan]

McRae not, he will be on Dakar.

Right, then Cave

[PLuto]

Proton: plus McRae and...?

Peugeot: Wittmann

Wittmann wont start

[MarekP]

So we have so far on the big(ger) names:

Peugeot Sport:Solberg, Sarrazin, Bouffier, ?,?, ? (Raikonen?)
Kronos Peugeot: Wilks, Neuville, Magelhaes
Skoda Motorsport: Hanninen, Kopecky, Loix, Mikkelsen, Vouilloz
Proton: Andersson, Atkinson
Ford: Sousa, Breen, Prokop (Hirvonen?)
Fiat: ?
? : Gardemeister

Garde with Skoda, maybe.

[Tom206wrc]

Is the publication of the entry list today?


Tomorrow, normally :confused:

[Sulland]

Are the testing movies starting to come in ?

[MarekP]

Yes. Stephane Sarrazin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZN7QMfzw2I
Some photos:
http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/530533/1004121.jpg
http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/530533/1004117.jpg
http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/530533/1004134.jpg
http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/530533/1004125.jpg
http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/530533/1004120.jpg

[pucky54]

So we have so far on the big(ger) names:

Peugeot Sport:Solberg, Sarrazin, Bouffier, ?,?, ? (Raikonen?)
Kronos Peugeot: Wilks, Neuville, Magelhaes
Skoda Motorsport: Hanninen, Kopecky, Loix, Mikkelsen, Vouilloz
Proton: Andersson, Atkinson
Ford: Sousa, Breen, Prokop (Hirvonen?)
Fiat: ?
? : Gardemeister

Magalhaes in Kronos car?

[Bartek]

Have Kronos Peugeots in Evo 2 specification?

[Allyc85]

Brilliant news about Petter, cant wait for the rally now!

[Tom206wrc]

Have Kronos Peugeots in Evo 2 specification?


Mmmmh me thinks yes ;)

[6789]

There could end up being 30 S2000 entrants for the Monte. That's quite impressive! Great news about Petter :D

[noel157]

Have Kronos Peugeots in Evo 2 specification?

Yes, as Tom says, the 3 cars will be latest spec.

[Leon]

Henning Solberg will also start Monte probably with a fiesta.(from Petters blog)

[RS]

Henning Solberg will also start Monte probably with a fiesta.(from Petters blog)

I had a feeling that might happen, Ford will send along one of their customer drivers like PSA... I guess Henning is the best one.

[aykutbilir]

Have Kronos Peugeots in Evo 2 specification?

Anyone ones details about 207 Evo2 specs?
I can see only wider front and light weigth windows..
Anything else?

[Mirek]

Info is here: http://www.peugeot-sport.com/ressource/document/316/4cb5cf8757229.pdf

[M.S.]

Another confirmation: Mark Wallenwein

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/top/topnews/d16/d/2010/12/07/wallenwein-startet-bei-monte/index.html

[Tom206wrc]

Can't wait to see the official entrylist :bounce:

Interesting would be also to see the names that have been refused by organizers :rolleyes:

[darkstar]

Henning Solberg will also start Monte probably with a fiesta.(from Petters blog)

do you have any link or so?

[Mirek]

Final number of applications is 305. List of accepted entries will be published Thursday or Friday.

[Tom206wrc]

Later than expected then :mark:

[JTGANG]

I think the organization has made serious and various mistakes so caught in trouble.....

[darkstar]

for example?

[FabiaFan]

I had a feeling that might happen, Ford will send along one of their customer drivers like PSA... I guess Henning is the best one....only in case it's not warm and dry... (and even then, what about PGA?); otherwise - Duval !!!

[mousti]

Can't wait to see it and how much entries they'll accept now 120? Or more? And Dumas Porsche is allowed to drive I mean that this is answering all the rules that FIA put in about GT cars...

[6789]

300 applicants is amazing! The majority of refused drivers would be in the 2WD classes and stuff?

[Sulland]

What is the weather like down i MC these days - winterish ?

[MarekP]

ss1 http://picasaweb.google.com/camerallye/ES1LeMoulinonAntraiguesPartie1?feat=directlink#

[noel157]

Looking good, typical RMC conditions, typical tyre lottery.

[RS]

...only in case it's not warm and dry... (and even then, what about PGA?); otherwise - Duval !!!

I meant of the more regular customers (better for example than Wilson, Villagra, Al-Cashmachine)

I agree that we shouldn't expect much of Henning unless there is a lot of snow; however he did seem to get on quite well with the Fiesta on the tarmac WRC rounds - he wasn't much slower than he is in a Focus!

[JTGANG]

for example?

Sorry for late reply.i had some medical issues....Biggest problem is that
promised positions to teams and factories which due to the number
of incomers turn out that was difficult to guarantee....

The biggest problem for the organisation now is how to secure that
the 100 participants will indeed particicate (free entrance so no problem
if won't run) as otherwise will be exposed and second is how to keep
the 205 potential clients happy for the future since they will be rejected

This delay makes people nervous as there are so many waiting
to book transportations,flights,hotels etc

[noel157]

Breen has apparently withdrawn his entry in the Fiesta and will now enter Sweden.

[Tom206wrc]

Strange rumour: Hirvonen and Latvala may be on the entrylist :confused:

I don't believe it though :rolleyes:

[Tom206wrc]

According to someone on another forum Toni Gardemeister would go for a 207 S2000 :confused:

[jbmarcus21]

Strange rumour: Hirvonen and Latvala may be on the entrylist :confused:

I don't believe it though :rolleyes:

where do you have seen this rumour ?

[wwbroe]

I think he means forum-auto.com, i noticed it is mentioned over there. But i don't really believe this rumour.

[Ondra WRC]

Video from test Stepháne Sarrazin: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xfzw1z_essai-2010_auto#from=embed&start=5

[Tom206wrc]

I think he means forum-auto.com, i noticed it is mentioned over there. But i don't really believe this rumour.

Yep I saw that on Forum-Auto ;)

[Mirek]

Gardemeister will start (I don't know the car though).

[Mirek]

Looking good, typical RMC conditions, typical tyre lottery.

This year the route has higher average altitude than last year. SS1 is some is the lowest of all stages (400-700 meters).

[sp0+]

Some serious "cooking" is being done by the MC commitee...Let's wait and see how tasty will the result be. :D

[Tom206wrc]

I hope NOT A MESS :mad:

[Tom206wrc]

Let's hope for today the entrylist ;)

[Sulland]

is the 100 entry limit self inflicted, or is it written in some regulations ?

[RS]

is the 100 entry limit self inflicted, or is it written in some regulations ?

I think it's self imposed. Hopefully the 100 they choose will be pretty sure to start.

[René]

Entry list:

http://www.acm.mc/ramc/2011/docs/liste_engages__entry_list__2011.pdf

[NoFear85]

37 S2000? :cool: nice entry list

[eloyf1]

My Entry List was much better... :p

I really don't know how Rubén Gracia and Egoi Eder Valdés have been accepted... But good luck to both of them.

[Leon]

no Didier Auriol finally

[cvhi]

120 Entries, very nice entry list

[René]

Robert Kubica is on the list but not his car. Maybe the new Renault Mégane R.S. N4 ???

[pucky54]

Is there also a waiting list, if someone on the entry list will withdraw?

[FabiaFan]

My Entry List was much better... :p

I really don't know how Rubén Gracia and Egoi Eder Valdés have been accepted... But good luck to both of them.

...but still beautiful... at last: Gardemeister, Wittmann, Basso, Brynildsen, Robert, Aigner... (plus the others officially announced before already) if they all really appear (not entering the type of car by some makes me suspicious...), then it'll be the best Monte since its IRC period...

It's only a pity about Ford - such a good car and no good driver (except Henning)...

[RS]

Yes, some disappointments but also some good surprises!

It's a shame that the powers that be at Ford seem to be quite anti IRC, even though it would be a good market place for them.

Any intelligence on what car Basso will use?

[PLuto]

Robert Kubica is on the list but not his car. Maybe the new Renault Mégane R.S. N4 ???

No, car wont be homologated in January.

[PLuto]

It's only a pity about Ford - such a good car and no good driver (except Henning)...

Maybe there will be one very good driver with Ford...

[FabiaFan]

...but still beautiful... at last: Gardemeister, Wittmann, Basso, Brynildsen, Robert, Aigner... (plus the others officially announced before already) if they all really appear (not entering the type of car by some makes me suspicious...), then it'll be the best Monte since its IRC period...

It's only a pity about Ford - such a good car and no good driver (except Henning)...

Seeing the list and the weather conditions right now, it would be among Henning, Hanninen and Mikkelsen, noone else...

[Tom206wrc]

Incredible entrylist indeed :eek:
So much french crews in S2000s :p :

[cali]

Seeing the list and the weather conditions right now, it would be among Henning, Hanninen and Mikkelsen, noone else...
What about Petter?

[cali]

Robert Kubica is on the list but not his car. Maybe the new Renault Mégane R.S. N4 ???
I hope not! :)
Would like to see him in a S2000 car finally and the outcome against proper drivers (Petter, Henning, Mikkelsen, Hänninen, Kopecky etc)

[RS]

Maybe there will be one very good driver with Ford...

That has to be Basso.

[RS]

I hope not! :)
Would like to see him in a S2000 car finally and the outcome against proper drivers (Petter, Henning, Mikkelsen, Hänninen, Kopecky etc)

I think it has to be a Renault...

Edit, or maybe not since Renault reduced their involvement with the F1 team. a Proton? :D

[FabiaFan]

What about Petter?
No chance, wrong car... ;-) In WRC he always had better car compared to his brother, now he has no chance against Henning...

[FabiaFan]

I think it has to be a Renault...

Edit, or maybe not since Renault reduced their involvement with the F1 team. a Proton? :D
Logical outcome[thumbs up]... but ...would that be really better than Megane RS N4?!?

[FabiaFan]

no Didier Auriol finally No sorry... There are 3-4-5 announced (rumours) drivers I miss more...

[gregwrc]

ELENA Daniel /CAMPANA Olivie.....Citroen C2 (R3T)..... :rolleyes:

I believe that they have done wrong.... maybe A/6 (S1600) or R2 or DS3 R3T

[cali]

No chance, wrong car... ;-) In WRC he always had better car compared to his brother, now he has no chance against Henning...

Peugeot 207 S2000 is not a bad car at all, should be almost equal with Škoda. I see no disadvantage for Petter and he has more talent than his brother Henning IMHO

[Bartek]

Robert Kubica is on the list but not his car. Maybe the new Renault Mégane R.S. N4 ???

Remember, now he is driver in Lotus Renault :)

Maybe S2000..... :)

Which car will use Basso? Punto Evo?

[FabiaFan]

Remember, now he is driver in Lotus Renault :)

Maybe S2000..... :)


Maybe GT? Lotus Exige !?!

[FabiaFan]

Entry list:

http://www.acm.mc/ramc/2011/docs/liste_engages__entry_list__2011.pdf

Btw... where are all those GTs?!? Where's Dumas, where's d'Aste?!?

[RICARDO75]

Maybe there will be one very good driver with Ford...

Giandomenico Basso? :D