World Rally Championship - News - Injury forces Latvala out of Argentina
I'd put it on Novikov.
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World Rally Championship - News - Injury forces Latvala out of Argentina
I'd put it on Novikov.
Oh dear, I bet this has gone down well at Ford! That`s it for him and the Blue Oval then?
brace yourselves, Östberg is coming
Why not give it to Kris Meeke?
My guess is Tanak. Future planning opportunity for Malcolm, preview of the 2013 Ford line up, PS and Ott Tanak, Malcolm knows that Østberg and Novikov will be pay drivers.
Oh no...
I've really hoped that Petter become a first driver, but not this way.
anyway, I'll bet my money on Ostberg
Gronhölm would be nice :) I know it couldn't be though..
One more vote for Østberg - fast, private, knows the Fiesta well
Agreed he is a very solid driver, though Novikov has to be worth a shot with his new found ability to finish rallys!Quote:
Originally Posted by wrchirek
Why give it to Meeke and make a new contract with someone who hasn't driven for a while when the team has Östberg, Tanäk and Novikov to pick from. I'd give it to Östberg.Quote:
Originally Posted by bassist
Agree. In this situation Østberg is a solid choice.
Østberg gets my vote!
Ostberg is the logical choice...
An all- Norwegian team for Ford :)
Definitely Mads.
MJW is right, Tanak is groomed for the position. Ostberg is faster now, but is a paying driver and will stay that way.
That whole Jari as #1 driver didn't work out. This may be Petter last chance to fight for the championship, like he said, I'm crossing my arms, legs, everything.
I would put Mads, but I guess Tanak also has chances; even more than Novikov. (my opinion)Quote:
Originally Posted by Miika
I really hope Mads will take the place, but I "fear" Tanak will take it instead...
Meeke would be a great gesture but sadly wont happen. Tanak will be good for some points though..
If we see Novikov, M-Sport wants some money
If we see Østberg, Ford wants some points
If we see Tänak, Ford/M-Sport will check if he is ready for a manufacturer seat
Just my 2 cents ;)
How about PG? He´s been in some events now and is fast and looks more reliable at present.
Östberg of course if rules permit.
I say give that car to Gigi :D
Tänak and Novikov are nominated for M-Sport FWRT. I do not know if it is allowed to put them in another team.
i'd go with Tänak if rules allow, if not i'd choose PG.
Whoever gets it won't be getting it for free, that can be certain. Meeke is still under contract at mini, so sadly that won't happen, likewise he doesn't have the money if he could.
IMO Tänak would still be too green and risky to hire for a factory drive. I'd hire Östberg for such one-off event, he is quite experienced and consistent already. Novikov has improved leaps and bounds for this year, so he is food for thought too.
Can they change Miikka Anttila in the car?? And has Gronholm anything to do this weekend... :)
Paasonen, if they make the car a little bit bigger ;)
Atko?
Toppers !! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
But where are all the greek drivers ?
It is strange that Norway has 4 drivers that can take podiums in WRC. A country with 5 million people and where Rally was not allowed until 1987/88 !
All due to Petter I say. :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
But which four?
Marcus !! :)
Duval? :uhoh:
Via Tweet, Kristian Sohlberg@Krisse_Sohlberg "Surprised that my phone has not rang...Malcolm must have wrong number".. :)
Petter, Henning, Mads, but next best is Mikkelsen with a 5th in Sweden. I am sure Andreas could take podiums if he was in the WRC ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by A.F.F.
I think this is excatly the reason Norway and norvegians are doing so well. The opportunism is build inside you :pQuote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
I'm not even Norwegian, just an honorary one!Quote:
Originally Posted by A.F.F.
I think it would be cool to see Ogier in that second ford.
The answer is simple...Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
In Norway in order to climb up the ladder you need to have money and skills...and usually manufacturers appreciate the latter...
In Greece in order to climb up the ladder you have to have money, yes men, good connections with the people who control the sport and of course to be able to diminish the chances of the competition by non-legal means...skills are irellevant...and that is the reason why...
Everything in life is explained with logic... why would you expect a country where 70% of its citizens are common corrupted thieves to have different values when it comes to motorsport ??
Sure it would but Ogier is works driver of VW.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maxi
I've just this second heard a very interesting link to the Ford seat - they've already been in contact with someone I wouldn't have thought would have had a look-in. Obviously I can't say much and I know this is just teasing, but there is a chance it might not be someone as obvious as has already been suggested. I'll wait for more info before making more certain comments!