Is this Red Bull and Monster Energy conflict only reason why can't this happen?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gordini
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Is this Red Bull and Monster Energy conflict only reason why can't this happen?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gordini
Oliver Solberg was brilliant all weekend. That goes without saying.
What was equally pleasant to hear were the words of Kalle Rovanpera whenever he was asked about Oliver's performance. Not once did he attempt to disparage or downplay what was truly great drive. He analysed Solberg's merits with maturity and even offered snippets that few would have. That was class. He scored big in my mind.
Why would Oliver solberg, the man who has just won Rally Estonia, want to drive a sh1tbox of an m-sport car? He's quicker than their Rally 1 drivers in a Rally 2 car.
Agree, makes no sense to go for a Rally1 drive in M-Sport now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Doon
The issue, as always, is money. All the M-Sport drivers need to bring some support. And the Solbergs (like Mikkelsen) dont believe they should pay to drive.
The clash with Monster Energy wouldn't be an issue if they hired a Puma and ran it themselves.
Regarding their cars and results, then this season and 2026 seem to be something, they just have to get over with. As we all know their Rally1 is behind their competitors and the interest for privateers to buy their Rally2 cars is gone already for a long time. I hope the 2027 regulations with the implemented cost cap will suit them and the new Rally1 cars will be competitive and popular with privateers. This way they won't fall behind with development and maybe will be able to hire at least one fast driver.
the rally division in Msport is hiring: Event Electrical Technician, Quality Control Supervisor, Machine Shop Supervisor, Shell Fabricator, Transmission Tech, HSE Manager
wrc27?
They are always hiring. I saw various positions by them every single year. I guess some people leave because that world have literally no free time. Especially those who travel with the team.
I hope you're right about M-Sport being ready to build a WRC27 Car. We need somebody other than Toyota to confirm ASAP and let us see this thing is actually going ahead and give hope for a decent future for the WRC.
Ford Performance is now Ford Racing ...
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/n...d-going-racers
... again
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Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Won't really affect the WRC, or M-Sport. There was a recent event with Ford Performance, and their drivers.......and obviously, none of the WRC guys were there - as they're M-Sport, not Ford contracted drivers.......The poor relation couldn't be more stark.
I think Josh and Gregoire are in North Carolina fir the week between rallies to visit the Ford Performance Technical CentreQuote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
Ford Racing still see M-Sport as part of them ...Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
https://www.fordracing.com/motorsport/rally-racing
ICYMI - M-Sport won the ERC / BRC Rali Ceredigion with Jon Armstrong. In fact it was a 1-2 with Romet Jurgenson in the sister Fiesta Rally2. :)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G0Qv9jxW...jpg&name=small
Both the Puma and the Fiesta are competitive under the right circumstances. But, it's definitely a crossroad for M-Sport and Ford. They either invest on a new car for 2027 with a proven driver behind the wheel or call a day. Possibly withdrawing from Rally 1 and focusing on the rumored Puma Rally 2 is another option.
Poems are nice :)
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOUFu...VxbDJmazlqdDds
(Warning - f word used in poem)