any French mates can translate?
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any French mates can translate?
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Latvalas quote.....''Volkswagen has not specified a number one driver; we will have the same status. It’s difficult to state a personal goal for the moment because I don’t know the team or car yet. I just hope to be competitive''
Ogiers quote.....''Jari-Matti is a good driver and very fast. No doubt about that. He will certainly be able to contribute to the Polo R’s development,” believes the Frenchman. “For me it will be nice to have a benchmark like him. I think 2013 will be an interesting season…”
Latvala and Volkswagen/Michelin: it
mmmmmmmmm.........
Ford didn't give JML a long-term contract, so it was evident to go to VW.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
-Someone said that you signed in VW last year.
JML: No, it's not true. Both VW and Ford offered me a contract. Some days before GB, I still had discussions with Malcolm Wilson.
-In Rallye de France, you said that the most important for you is to have a fast car next year. Now, you say that it's the long-term agreement that made you go to VW. What's the correct?
JML: I know that the Ford's can be fast, even though there won't be Ford support next year and they can win rallies. I am persuaded that it's the same situation in VW. I am sure that VW cars are fast. Today, I don't know anything about VW, I haven't tested the car, but VW proved that they have an enormous motivation. So, because of the motivation and the long-term contract, I went to VW.
-So that means how many years?
JML: Many years...(laughing). That will stay between me and VW.
-How do you see the rivalry between you and Ogier?
JML: I know that Ogier is a very good driver. Like me he wants to win and I think that it's a good choice for the team to have 2 good drivers that have determination. I know that 2011 was not very good between him and Loeb in Citroen, but I think it'll be different between us.
-Will there be a No1 and No2 drivers?
JML: No, there won't be and that's very important for us.
-When will you drive the Polo WRC?
JML: We'll see. Without doubt, in the end of the season, end of November. I know VW has a private test, but Ford has to allow me. I have to talk with them first of all.
-It's Ogier who developed the car. Will he have any advantage compared to you?
JML: It's true that he'll know the car very well. However, I don't think there are big differences between the cars nowadays and I think I will adapt to the car very soon. Ogier will be in a better position in the first rallies, but after....
Τhanks Tolis!
Mikkelsen's first start in Polo WRC should be in Portugal. Will VW have fourth Polo WRC for Abbring ready anytime between the end of the season?
I think they are going to share the 3rd one.Quote:
Originally Posted by kober
Is VW doing all rounds next year?
Yes
From what I'm aware Mikkelsen will drive 8 rounds, starting at Portugal. This would suggest the car isn't shared with Abbring as that would mean Abbring would only have 2 rounds, but maybe that's the plan. From their outings this year you'd have to give Andreas the nod over Abbring any day of the week - I can see Mikkelsen pushing for top 5 whereas Abbring is still not quite there yet in my view.
You're right - Mikkelsen im dritten Polo R WRC*:: rallye-magazin.deQuote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
Month or Two ago VW was suggesting Mikkelsen & Abbring to do the events 50/50 next year with the same car number. But now looks the plans are changed. Abbring is promising driver too, but I share the opinion here that Mikkelsen will deliver more results 2013. I don't know what exactly Abbring role will be in the team. May be doing events with Skoda :confused: