Yeah, but not as much as the Finnish/ Estonian press I thinkQuote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
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Yeah, but not as much as the Finnish/ Estonian press I thinkQuote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
They are as much wrong as foreign articles :D they don't know nothing themselves.. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by er88
Probably all as wrong as eachother tbf :D. Just think in regards to Toyota, Evans has been spot on in the last year or soQuote:
Originally Posted by TypeR
Exactly. In 2017 he wrote Tänak set to stay in msport despite Toyota offer...Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
He is not wrong this time.
What is Tänak thinking?
About ECUs, powersteering, brakes, generators maybe...some money is also nice.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by krissucool
But why are You so sure?
Life has shown, weird comment lately coming from anyone involved. It would seem to be way too late in the season for Evans to say something like that without having 100% info.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tarmop
Seems quite clear.
Does Hyunday really have more money to offer even after paying Neuville? Really difficult car to set up and fit into as others have shown. Just such a weird change. From the fastest car that everyone seems to be jeoulous of with which he is probably going to be world champion.
This actually explains the Shitroen scandal as Ogier is going Toyota and Citroën problably will pull the plug.
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Naah...wouldn`t take the date seriously.
That's a really big shout by Evans if there was any doubt.
Big shake up will be great for next year.
It would be especially weird retaining Neuville at the same time as Tanak. I don't see any of them settling with role of no.2 in this stage of their careers, and it could create some pretty toxic environment around the service park.:-D
I know no estonian will like the news, but whether we like it or not will not make it less true.
Welp, will be interesting. At least nobody has to worry about Tänak/Toyota domination for years :D
What a time for the story to break for Tanak, mid-rally and on the cusp of the Championship.
If true, it will be entertaining to watch - and is likely to put Neuville's nose out of joint. Adamo's brief is to make Hyundai win; signing Tanak would be a major step for this.
Sounds quite incredible. But then again Loeb signing for Hyundai last year also sounded incredible.
If it's true I do see Ogier moving to Toyota and MSport staying as they are.
As mentioned the Tanak-Neuville-Adamo combination might be a recipe for huge explosion.
You wonder who has leaked the news, because someone has and the timing is very iffy (unless that is the intention?)....Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
So Citroen will just pull the plug, just like that? didn't Abu-Dhabi Racing say at some point in the past: 'see you in 2020'?
The timing would have been really strange if there was a big fight. But with Ogier's issues it's (almost) decided. So releasing it after Ogier hits the issues is not so bad. Though yes, waiting until the end of the rally would be better.
Then again maybe Evans is afraid it won't get much attention if Tanak is crowned champion after the rally and all news are full of it.
Nobody said that...Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli
We have
1. strong rumor that Tanak goes to Hyundai
2. weak speculation that Ogier then goes to Toyota
3. extremely weak speculation that Citroen leaves
I know, I'm just afraid they'll leave.Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
What a shitstorm this news broke here. Lol
The fastest driver in the world making a team change while close to his first title. Would be weird if it didnt create a shitstorm :D
My current reaction to Tanak signing for Hyundai rumor:
"What I am about to tell you sounds crazy but the longer I talk the more rational it's going to appear"
Adamos answer to Estonian media : “if you want Tänak to Hyundai then you better start collecting money” then “ yes we have a deal with Tänak and I also signed Lewis Hamilton”
This guys is such a class:D
Well Tanak's media zone interview totally didn't dismiss the rumors. Just check his eyes when Becs is asking the question.
EDIT: Did he say he "was" teammate with Kris Meeke?
Reading between the lines from Neuvilles interview, it seems like Tanak will be his new team mate...
Neuville knows it, Tanak in Hyundai for sure.
I didn’t see it ? What was there so confirming ?
Also this news ties in with Andreas Mikkelsen parting from his management team. Currently he's out on his arse and wouldn't have had faith in his (old) management team to get him a drive (after he failed to get a drive following VWs exit - when his stock was higher than it is now).
Yep.Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
Well yes EVEN is seemingly not good at talking with Tommi (Mikkelsen at end of 2016 and Lappi leaving last year) and basically doesn't talk to Malcolm.
Just when you thought it couldn't get any more silly
If Tänak goes to Hyundai, all I can think of is that Toyota needs either Ogier or Neuville. Simple.
No need to bring up Mikkelsen, with or without Tänak at Hyundai, he'd be without a seat anyway.
Probably, someone from the light blue team…Quote:
Originally Posted by er88
It’s striking how people reacted to this rumour, immedialty moving Ogier to Toyota while conveniently making Citroen disappear from the WRC…for the record: Citroen/Ogier 2020 extension deal was one of the first to be confirmed.
finally maybe Kaiser knew about the Ogier move to toyota,so was easy for her to post this tweet?https://www.petrolheads.gr/images/sm...ooth/crazy.gif
What "extension deal"? He signed for two years already in 2018. Only thing is that after Finland he confirmed he was staying for next year among speculations.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally Power
Ogier still talking just now about the C3 tests and improving the car.
Neuville just seemed quite jokey about Tanak coming.
Nothing at all from Tanak either way to get any guide on the story.
If Tänak to Hyundai, then I say Neuville won't stay there.. Ott won't be nr 2 no matter what..
He would definitely stay for 2020 through the rest of his (well paid) contract.Quote:
Originally Posted by TypeR
Neuville signed a new deal to 2021...Quote:
Originally Posted by TypeR