Agree....But it would be interesting to see him in a WRC car, maybe he would surprise us?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
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Agree....But it would be interesting to see him in a WRC car, maybe he would surprise us?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
The source of Ostberg as nš1 are Nasser's words during the announcement of the official route for the 2013 Dakar Rally. The Qatari has added that Malcolm didn't chose the other driver yet. It's almost sure that he won't be Petter. Besides, Nasser is going to run seven rallies, starting in Sweden.
If Malcolm chooses anyone over Petter based on ability as opposed to money then he's a fool! There is no free driver availible who can even come close to matching his speed - Hanninen and Meeke are the only remotely viable options with sufficient experience. Not to mention the fans and interest Petter brings to WRC.
Be sad to see the end of Petter :(
Sorry but this year shows that Petter`2012 is not Petter`2003. He made too much mistakes for works driver...Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
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Originally Posted by sollitt
Yawn.
I am and have been one of Petters biggest fans over his years in WRC, but this year was just the last straw. I saw him in Builth Wells during Shakedown for 2011 WRGB, and he was in a great mood heading into the Ford hospitality unit. I thought at the time that this looked like positive news, and indeed he was given his best opportunity to recapture a World Rally Crown. He threw it away, trying to keep up with Loebs pace, and confirmed to me that he was always on the ragged edge. Great shame because Petter has brought so much to the sport . not just his driving, and there are very few `Characters` in the sport left.As far as Ford/M Sport are concerened if its true that Mads is in (and he deserves it) . then Malcom could do no worse that give the other seat to P G Andersson. Anyway, `Thanks for the memories Petter`
I do partially agree, but what I still don't understand (even without my bias!) is who is available and better? Tanak and Novikov are improving but a team of Ostberg and Tanak/Novikov would struggle to get podiums, let alone wins. I'd guess that if that were the team M-Sport would win less than 30 stages next year, and not win one event. Petter has the speed to still win which very few drivers have. Yes he bins it more often than not, but if the Polo isn't quite up to speed at the start of the season Petter could easily challenge Sordo and Mikko while I doubt Ostberg could even get close - Novikov and Tanak are even further away. Just seems an odd move - fair enough promote Ostberg due to his consistency and good 2012 season, but to lose the only available guy who has world class pace is a bit odd.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xsara Fan
I don't know when Petter realized that he would never win again, but in Greece this year he couldn't hide it. Those images of a desperate man sitting in the car and his words after the crash were touching.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xsara Fan
I think this comment probably indicates your lack of intelligence on this matter. Or your lack of respect for someone talented.Quote:
Originally Posted by RAS007
Sure I don't expect Paddon to get a team drive until he prooves himself in a WRC car. HOWEVER.......
He has proven that he was quicker then PG and your mate Breen this season. Breen has far more experiance on tarmac and yet he was cained by Paddon. Paddon can be just as quick as Tanick if he wants to, and he's a heck of a lot less prone to error.
And just for the record I'm not scoulding you, I'm just pointing out facts.
Petter still has the pace to win, he just made a really bad job of it this year with silly mistakes which you can't afford to do. Remember a certain Mr Latvala a few years back? He came around didn't he?
Interesting second post, but wrong on both counts.Quote:
Originally Posted by BDA Cosworth