Prodrive Mini WRC

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Originally Posted by Allyc85

Just laughable!

He was learning all the time, and beating Sordo on the power stage in Spain showed the speed he has got. He will be better than any "tourist" Mini chucks in the second seat!

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Didn't say he's not good but the results are needed immideatly in the WRC at the moment.

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Originally Posted by WRCS14

Meeke has had many chances in the WRC in the last nearly 10 years,

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Erm, care to list those chances?

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Originally Posted by WRCS14

Meeke has had many chances in the WRC in the last nearly 10 years, probably more than most and I feel this may have been his last one.

My only fear now that is if he does get a start in the Mini this year he will drive it at twelve tenths to prove how much better he is then Campana and not finish. He should look at getting some top 5 results and set up a proper drive in 2013.

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Have you ever visited the planet earth......??? Unbelievable.....

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Originally Posted by WRCS14

Meeke has had many chances in the WRC in the last nearly 10 years, probably more than most and I feel this may have been his last one.

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Many chances? What does that say about Sordo? He drove a championship-winning car for five years and failed to win one rally.

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Originally Posted by Dr. Krogshöj

Many chances? What does that say about Sordo? He drove a championship-winning car for five years and failed to win one rally.

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I remember a teammate he had that time, what was his name again... Right it was mr Loeb.

Its ok for Meeke as long as we get a replacement in the second mini....bring Al quassimy in....because all it matters is to see another mini on the stages....right ??

According to autosport.com Meeke has a contract with MBMW/Mini for 2012, so he still remains in the team, but only test and hopefully some drives in the 3rd Mini WRC. Campana will be official Mini WRC Team driver and Sordo's teammate for Monte Carlo, Germany, France and Spain.

Campana is a worthy replacement....he will fight with the s2000s and the lobotomised fans will have their mini on the stages ...GREAT. Al Quassimy would be better though...more sideways.

I hope Campana shows a bit more this season - a few years back I had high hopes for him. This is his last chance and he has his 4 strongest rallies to compete in in an official manufacturer team. I dont have the same view as you N.O.T - I can see him being one of the best of the 2nd group with Tanak, Ostberg, Henning, Wilson...which although doesn't impress you its still quite good!

Mixed feelings....
..... after Mini's good debut it's dissapointed to see that BWM (with it's financial results) not behind the team to run 2 cars during the full season (Sordo, Meeke)
..... the economical situation not good but still suprising that DR with his relationships and history can not find a big sponsor and balance the budget
..... end of 80's Lancia run on selected events as Toyota did, Prodrive started with Subaru with limited programs beginning of 90's, Mitsubishi and Makinen was many times one man show mid/end of 90's and that was somewhere normal (yes there was no such developed internet in that time to discuss about)- so FIA must come back to realities also and not asking from manufacturers full season if there is 2 manufacturer only and simply the budget not enough, also FIA who needs to make a step quickly in WRC promotion, what they are planning to do the WRC more attractive - MC is back good point but after I dont's see so much plans about the future .-
..... Sordo and Meeke ...both good enough to factory seats and sensless to fight on this