Rumor has in the the VW thread that he is staying with Skoda for ANOTHER year. Yes, I don't know why either. I think he would be wonderful anywhere that makes WRC machines...Quote:
Originally Posted by vkangas
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Rumor has in the the VW thread that he is staying with Skoda for ANOTHER year. Yes, I don't know why either. I think he would be wonderful anywhere that makes WRC machines...Quote:
Originally Posted by vkangas
How did Mini lose a year of development? I follow their press releases and they are always full of info about new parts that Dani is going to be trying on various rallies. As you seem to be in the know, would you say that there is any chance of thius project comming of life support. I am fast losing my faith in it since France and Dani was so far off the pace...Quote:
Originally Posted by noel157
Any particular reason why Petter has not been offered a new contract by Ford? I think he has done a terrific job this year, as a "Number 2" driver. :rolleyes:
If anything, Ford should be taking a long, hard look at Malcolm's contract.....
I cannot put my response to that into words.
I might, however, be able to put it into a URL: Crash de Solberg au WRC Rallye de France Alsace 2012 ā Epfig - YouTube
I wouldn't re-sign him after doing something as bloody stupid as that.
Accidents happen even to the best. For some reason people have come to want a non-stop perfect execution from the drivers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prisoner Monkeys
Petter has said to Norwegian media that he belives he is a Ford driver also next year, contract meetings in near future.
And i read somewhere that there has been contact between Mads and Prodrive, not so strange as Adapta were an long time Prodrive customer.
Well, looking at Petter´s recent record.. I would suggest to hire Ostberg if I have to choose the best from the market (considering Sordo and Citroen is done deal). Petter has retired 4 times in 11 rallies and he is behind Mads in the championship table. Mads has been privateer + he has done two events less than Petter.Quote:
Originally Posted by RAS007
And he has birthday tomorow? 25?
I remember that I watched from TV some kind of show where Mads was considered as a driver who managed to crash very ofthen and even twice in one stage (It was containing some kind of crazy videos). And the person who was running the show concluded that this driver needs to choose new proffession ;-) Anyone knows it? Look what has happened now. Mads is one of the most reliable drivers in WRC.
I hope it's not Mini, unless their financial/performance situation is better than this year - new drivers with potential need proper support to fulfill that potential - look at Ogier, Neuville etc. Maybe he's had word from Hyundai, if there's any car brand even remotely interested in the New Zealand car market (small as it is), it'll be Hyundai (or a Japanese make). They've pushed hard to break into NZ/Aus.Quote:
Originally Posted by makinen_fan
I hope to see Paddon fighting Ogier with the rest of the new breed (breen, ostberg etc.) in a year or two!
Press releases? Press releases are just press releases. And they don't cost anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by Plan9
Development means money and that's something that Prodrive don't have, sadly.
Who knows what will happen?
Scenarios:
#1 Mini will disappear
#2 Prodrive will find some money and continue with the Mini as a private entrant
#3 BMW will take it in-house
#4 Go back to renta drivers
#5 BMW and Prodrive will kiss and make-up
#6 ???????????????
I hope something positive happens with Mini but.....
In prodrive tweeter they "invite" Muller to compete in Monte Carlo with their car so I will assume is maybe #4