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The scene is changing and I think we are witnessing a switch of generations too. There are so many young and potential drivers waiting to show what they can do. I wouldn't be surprised to see some new driver changes in factory teams during the season. We should also not make too early conclusions. This is a very challenging sport and sometimes it's those smallest things than can make the difference. Whatever happens, it's great to see more new drivers and teams enter the scene and learn the game - I'm sure we will see a stunning season in WRC in 2013!
Ford M-Sport boss comments on the day:
Mads Ostberg is in third position now. He’s had a great battle on his hands today with Jari-Matti Latvala. What have you thought of his performance?
Malcolm Wilson: “To try and get in front of Jari-Matti and Sebastien was the intention this morning. But I have to say that the pace of the two Sebastiens today has been incredible so we’re very happy that we’ve managed to get on the podium. We go to some stages tomorrow that are quite close to Mads’ home, so hopefully we can still keep the pressure on. "Being realistic, I think that unless that something happens to either of the two guys ahead then we’re going to have to probably settle for the podium. But having said that, on this event this year Jari-Matti was leading then clipped a rock and got a puncture and then Petter did the same. So you never know. Difficult stages and no service? - it could be interesting.”
You’ve had a battle on your hands with Juho Hanninen and Thierry Neuville as well. We saw Hanninen make a little mistake on that final sprint this evening. What happened?
Malcolm Wilson: “There will be no more battle after that little mistake! Juho is really annoyed with himself. It was a really silly mistake and its cost him a position but in one sense its decided the positions so that’s the way they will stay.”
So many young drivers? Yes, but neither of them showed something that would attract sponsors, except for Tidemand. Ketomaa and Nikara in order to get more sponsors, have to make top-6 times and be faster than guys with almost no experience on snow, like Sordo and Neuville. The same goes for Hanninen. Then, there is a possibility that more sponosrs will come. With worse times than all the factory drivers, it's not possible to attract sponsors, in my opinion.
Let's hope for more rallies for all the Finnish "talents" Ketomaa, Nikara and Hanninen, but I doubt it with such a bad performance. :(
Raging bull:
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With Ketomaa I agree but I think you are being too hard on Hänninen and Nikara. Ok, nothing amazing but considering all the pieces in the puzzle it's too early to say they don't have potential to be in the top of the sport.Quote:
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Ok, maybe we have to give more chances and maybe a better car to Nikara, but don't forget that it's a difficult period and no one has the money for experiments. I hope, though, that they drive more rallies in the WRC, but...Quote:
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That red bull wanted to eat some hay?Quote:
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