Who to replace Latvala in Argentina?

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Originally Posted by gravelman

That's all well and good, but the reason Sordo is there is due to the budget he brings to mini, but sadly all meeke has is talent and a video library card to his name. In a parallel universe of rallying ( the 90s) this would not matter, but as we have discussed at length in threads numbering 793 pages, now the talent to budget ratio has been flipped on it's head.

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Sordo brings budget to Mini??? Explain?

He only has personal sponsor and agreed with Prodrive to reduce his salary 70% for this year, I don't think he is bringing any budget to the team.

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Originally Posted by Sulland

If Sordo does this stunt, then it has to be a 2013 plan behind it. If not it would be strange if Prodrive let him go. If I had been Prodrive boss, I would then not let him back into the team amd gone for Meeke for the rest of 2012.

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With Prodrive only contesting 4 rounds more this season I think that it's "game over" for Prodrive in WRC and therefor Sordo can looks for a seat elsewhere.

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This says Sordo is in.

Don't forget guys that Dani Sordo,is Carlos Sainz understudy !So has the approach been made via Carlos ?.And does Carlos help with Dani,s sponsorship ?

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Originally Posted by Barreis

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This says Sordo is in.

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Citroen must be worried.. in terms of manufacturers points.

Clever move from Wilson considering that Latvala is going to VW next season Ford needs top driver replacement.

If DR/Prodrive do try and block this move as has been hinted at by some on Twitter it will a) damage Prodrive's sporting reputation, and b) if it gets legal I would be pretty sure that Sordo's legal advisors would find enough to allow the move. These include the fact that Sordo was due to be in a second year as a manufacturer driver contesting the full season. The reality is Prodrive are no longer a manufacturer entry, they arent doing a full season, and I dont consider how they have treated Sordo and Meeke as how an organisation "should" treat them. I really hope Sordo gets a break and becomes a factory Ford driver.

Somebody saying deal is done (leaving Salazar high and dry.....):

CONFIRMADO, SORDO REEAMPLAZARÁ A LATVALA EN ARGENTINA

The best choice...

Great news if true. It seems the best available choose and a great chance for Sordo to prove his speed without team orders and a with a winning car. I hope he stays in ford for the rest of the season and fight for his first wrc victory( Spain maybe???) It will be a great fight with Loeb on tarmac. Sordo for sure is "hungry" to prove his speed.... A great choice for Ford, especially if Latvala has signed already with VW.