We were saying the same for a possible return to Ford, so... let's just waitQuote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
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We were saying the same for a possible return to Ford, so... let's just waitQuote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
maybe Petter will go to Hyundai for his experiences but he will lose one season of racing.who knows
Very true, but I can't picture it as Mini are no longer competitive and Petter would probably risk a year developing Hyundai or going private ahead of going to Prodrive/Mini I can imagine.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
Thing is MiNI would be doing much better and be more
Competitive if they had support and the money to work on the cars. If drivers could see this and see the potential when Prodrive will have the proper backing then perhaps Solberg and or other drivers would join the team
They had proper backing from subaru and last 3 seasons did nothing.
Partly because of their mediocre driversQuote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Japanese kept their cheque books in their pockets (from crisis) and their cats didn't approve of spending!!! (pet cats in Japan are the bosses, it's a funny joke - you must approve all business meetings with a cat at the table)
I reccon JML stays at Ford and if Petter doesnīt want or maybe better, has an offer from VW, we might see him there. Mads then will be #2 driver at Ford. VW might need a person of Petterīs caliber cheering up the brand.
(this is my speculations only, though)
Silly season has really started, me likey likey. :D
Like someone mentioned, Ford can't afford to loose both JML and Petter. Ostberg could be a worthy replacement for one of them, but I can't think of someone else who suits Ford's needs.
I'm afraid Prodrive Mini is dead and buried now they lost their driver....
But what other suggest is that Petter should lead Mini Prodrive as he also did back in those days in Subaru... and probably Atko joining him for no2 there :PQuote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
A doomed team already all over again