2022 WRC News & Rumours

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Originally Posted by mknight

Well I have been saying for at least a year that Solberg needs stable program without pressure, being nominated Hyundai driver is not that. Whether it's 4th car or full Rally2 season (without jumps to Rally1) doesn't imo matter that much.

What is really interesting here is that he even mentions Meeke and Paddon, but no word about Suninen.

EDiT: Most notably since Neuville has historically been at odds with Paddon. So what does he have against Suninen? I agree those 3 are better choice than Suninen, but Meeke and Paddon not so sure. Meeke lack reliability and Paddon isn't really on same level as in 2018 (yet?), but has Hyundai backing.

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Maybe he just forgot Suninen? Meeke and Paddon have been so much out of WRC that I can’t see them returning full-time anymore

James Fulton has been working with Craig and Paul all year on events so i'd not be surprised if he moves up to the hot seat.

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Originally Posted by AnttiL

Maybe he just forgot Suninen? Meeke and Paddon have been so much out of WRC that I can’t see them returning full-time anymore

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I'm inclined to agree, he isn't a media spokesperson giving official answers in this case after all.

Solberg out!

Malcolm has to be on the phone to the Solbergs and bring Oliver in.

It's an absolute must. Ofcourse he's had a difficult year but he's still got potential to develop into a great. Msport can't attract a top tier driver so they have to nurture one, and frankly Greensmith and Breen etc will never be top tier.

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Originally Posted by er88

Malcolm has to be on the phone to the Solbergs and bring Oliver in.

It's an absolute must. Ofcourse he's had a difficult year but he's still got potential to develop into a great. Msport can't attract a top tier driver so they have to nurture one, and frankly Greensmith and Breen etc will never be top tier.

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Or vice versa. Who needs who more ?

Plus the Solberg's main sponsor being Monster may make it tricky with M-Sport''s other drivers being with Red Bull.

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Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC

Or vice versa. Who needs who more ?

Plus the Solberg's main sponsor being Monster may make it tricky with M-Sport''s other drivers being with Red Bull.

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The best for Oliver would be a year in WRC2 in my opinion. Maybe with a few rallies in Rally 1.

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Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC

Or vice versa. Who needs who more ?

Plus the Solberg's main sponsor being Monster may make it tricky with M-Sport''s other drivers being with Red Bull.

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If Msport don't sign the best young talent in rallying, when they can't attract the best drivers/have a poor lineup, they should just call it quits....

I'd really like to see him have a shot with Puma.. we all know Loubet's story.
Solberg has so few experience with big car and if it happens to be Hyundai, then it is many times harder to manage..

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Originally Posted by seb_sh

The best for Oliver would be a year in WRC2 in my opinion. Maybe with a few rallies in Rally 1.

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No, just WRC2.