[WRC] News & rumours (part II)

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Originally Posted by rallyfiend

They were definitely associated with him. And have been for some years during his PWRC days.

It shouldn't be such a surprise that he's been moved on. He was only really planning a 7 round campaign, and he's had 8.

They obviously have the budget to do the full 13, so why not get someone in who can both top that up and bring better results?

Perhaps it's part of Motorsport Italia's plan to secure a 2013 contribution from BMW.

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I bet Kris Meeke feels a right plonker just now, why wouldnt Richards use him?

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Originally Posted by manta400

I bet Kris Meeke feels a right plonker just now, why wouldnt Richards use him?

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Because Richards has nothing to do with this team.

Chris Atkinson's car

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So, VW Scirocco R cup at the Nurburgring this weekend and VW's WRC drivers show the regulars how it's done.

Results - Volkswagen Motorsport

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Originally Posted by EightGear

So, VW Scirocco R cup at the Nurburgring this weekend and VW's WRC drivers show the regulars how it's done.

Results - Volkswagen Motorsport

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I'm pretty well surprised these cars are only 10 seconds per lap slower than the F1 monsters.

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Originally Posted by spiderem

why not?

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hmmmmm maybe the fact that he hasn't driven a full season for some time now ?? maybe because there are guys better than him ?? maybe because he is too old ?? maybe because Loeb will continue ???

this forum needs an age filter.

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Originally Posted by SlowSon

I'm pretty well surprised these cars are only 10 seconds per lap slower than the F1 monsters.

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They're not using the full GP circuit, but the shortened version.

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Originally Posted by AndyRAC

They're not using the full GP circuit, but the shortened version.

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So half a second is even bigger difference, provided cars are all the same.

Which Sainz is one second behind?

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Originally Posted by SlowSon

So half a second is even bigger difference, provided cars are all the same.

Which Sainz is one second behind?

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Carlos sr. For those who haven't noticed, Kankkunen and Alen are also part of the field.