Sordo with Citroen team mate Hirvonen 2013 for 8 Rallyes ! Sordo kehrt zu Citroën zurück*:: rallye-magazin.de
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Sordo with Citroen team mate Hirvonen 2013 for 8 Rallyes ! Sordo kehrt zu Citroën zurück*:: rallye-magazin.de
Problem with Mini is that they've lost just about a season of development. Very few proper tests other that preparing for events running around a car park. But, if the money was there they could eventually catch up.
Loeb will do the 5 events he likes the most. being Monte carlo, Sweden, France, Germany.
Sordo's best change over Hirvonen is tarmac, but he will not do the tarmac rounds, because Loeb will do them. and if Sordo does it in the 3rd factory car, and he will have to support Hirvonen, also Loeb will be doing his utter best to winotherwis eit is no use in coming back.
Sordo might find himself strapped down in the same tight team order situation in 2013 with Citroen
Agreed for 2013, however this gives Sordo a year to get used to the DS3 and improve his pace ready for a full assault in 2014 when Loeb is no longer a factor and it's a straight battle between Mikko and Sordo for number 1 in the team. I think Sordo is a more talented rally driver than Mikko (though I know that's controversial and perhaps not backed up by stats) and believe he would beat Mikko over a full season. Overall I think it's a perfect deal for both parties.Quote:
Originally Posted by alleskids
In an ideal world I'd like to see Ford keep JML and Petter, VW trust Mikkelsen next to Ogier and hopefully see Meeke and Ostberg trusted with Hyundai testing as well as perhaps privateer entries to keep their skills up.
Again, I want to raise Hänninen up here. Why not him to Ford? He is looking for a WRC seat... Hope some sponsors will be reading :)
I would like to see Östberg step up to a works seat for 2013...
I agree with this. Soon enough people will start to say he's too old to make the transition. Though I also think because of his service to Skoda he should be in a VW on some team or other.Quote:
Originally Posted by vkangas
I'm sure if JML goes to VW that Mads will be No2 to Petter at Ford or maybe No2 to Sordo _ there had to be a reason why Malcwent for him when JML had his accident!Quote:
Originally Posted by J.Lindstroem
Probably lost their drivers too, and they won't be easy to replaceQuote:
Originally Posted by noel157
True. We'll see what Wilcox has to say over the coming month or so.Quote:
Originally Posted by bt52b