[WRC] News & rumours (part II)

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Originally Posted by bluuford

Novikov? Too much will. Too much trying. Seems like he has lost his confidence..

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I think he hasn't lost it. He is very confident in every event, before he crashes... It should be an extra question on Pickems: On which stage is Novikov going to crash? :D

Next season top 8 JWRC drivers into works teams and current wrc guys into retirement... :D

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Originally Posted by tommeke_B

I think he hasn't lost it. He is very confident in every event, before he crashes...

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More than can be said for poor Ilka!!!
Ok addition to the support category thread - predict which stage Novikov has his. 1st crash. I'll do the editing later this evening ;)

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Originally Posted by bluuford

Maybe give more chanches for Kubica and see how good he actually is against real competition?

Maybe Hänninen.. Not sure as well.. he tends to make too many mistakes with his WRC appearances (mistakes on his every appearence).

Maybe Tänak? Give him 100% support and testing.. he won several stages against Loeb and was often on pair with Neuville without testing in 2012.

Andersson? He has more than 10 years experience but currently misses that final bit.

Nikkara? fast in Nordic rallies. Maybe worth trying?

Others. Too young and inexperienced.
So, my final shortlist is: Kubica Meeke, Nikkara, Tänak (in alphabetical order).

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I think these guys need to have more testing and do several rallies in a row to be judged in a fair way. Until then they can´t prove themselves right.

Solberg did not perform well in 2012 only please check results for 2009-2012 once again.

In 2012 he won quite a lot stages in fact, he can perform given the right support and conditions.

He deserves a chance and he can perform for sure.

OMG;-)

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Originally Posted by bluuford

I think they should try something radical with drivers (starting already now).

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My first choice would be a lineup of Neuville/Meeke, but if that can't happen then your idea is probably my second preference. I don't think there is any point in continuing with the current lineup if they have any ambitions beyond turning up.

Regarding your shortlist I would probably put Hanninen in instead of Nikkara or Tanak. I still believe once he gets in the groove with a car he can fight at the front.

Good sumup by bluuford - .....no Paddon on the list, wow :)

Out of Neuville for me the quick ones are Ostberg, Novikov, Tanak, Buffier, maybe Lappi in some years.
But risky choice all of them to nr.1.

Malcom Wilson expressed his interest for Lukyanuk :D I'd like to see him in a WRC car for once

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Originally Posted by amilk

Good sumup by bluuford - .....no Paddon on the list, wow :)

Out of Neuville for me the quick ones are Ostberg, Novikov, Tanak, Buffier, maybe Lappi in some years.
But risky choice all of them to nr.1.

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Honestly now, can someone please tell me what Bouffier has done to impress so much? Hyundai test driver and all this talk of him taking a Citroen seat, but has he actually ever been quick?