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after his exit from Citroen racing team manager position,and previous manager interviews, he is trying to make himself dont look so silly.While Fréquelin could manage drivers such McRae/Sainz,with dogfights from previous team(Ford) Quesnel f@#$ed Citroen and Ogier.No wonder why neither vw and Hyundai asked for his services with so many championships at his days.Instead at Hyundai they preffered Penasse who was under Quesnel.Quote:
Originally Posted by NxOxT
okay one more comparison, vettel's salary is only 1 million (9%) bigger than his titleless teammate who has won only 9 races for about 15 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by NxOxT
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Perhaps Wilson had some sponsorship contracts or other agreements that didn't let him get rid of Latvala and Hirvonen. It is understandable to want to steal from Citroen one exceptional driver for whom it is reasonable to spend big money (for JML and MH it is not. he saves from their salaries because he can but doesn't mean he can't give more). remember Hirvo's contract was expiring at the end of 2011 - one more reason to try to keep Ogier close at any cost.
p.s. M-sport's contract was also expiring at the end of 2011 so giving huge salary to Ogier is investment for Malcolm to later negotiate for more money from Ford if he show them he finally has a proper driver
I find it very hard to believe what you say... I can accept the fact that contracts did not allow Hirvonen or Latvala to go but to pay a driver who would not be able to score points more than the 1-2 and especially more than the team with the highest budget where he would be no 2 ??? no way.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
as i said Quesnel probably inflated the whole situation to make Loeb look like the bad link and Ogier the white knight in a situation that cost him his Job.
Ogiers problem wasn t to move for 3rd driver,and as we saw he didn t want to wait even for one year at Citroen.We ve said it plenty times.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
Even without Neuville: Al-Attiyah plans with M-Sport
Nasser Al-Attiyah leaves Spain on the eve of the rally the cat out of the bag. Conveyor of Thierry Neuville sees his protege in the future with Hyundai and now wants to promote a new talent.
Suddenly Nasser Al-Attiyah was a man in demand Hardly the message had spread in the press that the Arabs would confirm the change of Thierry Neuville more or less, the media pounced on him.
Qatari answered readily, despite the hustle and bustle. "Yes, I've heard that Thierry should have signed with Hyundai. It would be a shame, because this year we have celebrated great successes together with M-Sport and I hope he can get his first win in Spain here, "said Al-Attiyah.
Even if he can not keep at M-Sport's protege, Al-Attiyah wants to remain loyal to the team of Malcolm Wilson and re-invest in new talent.
"The car is competitive and the team is great," said Al-Attiyah. "I want to continue to work together in the coming year with Malcolm Wilson and we could once again offer a young driver a chance. Similar Neuville also Elfyn Evans Hayden Paddon or could in the future by starting with our support. "
The 41-year-old Arab has clear ideas: "The plan would be to downsize the team." With the help of the Qatar-sponsored million M-Sport toying with a three car team. Al-Attiyah even want to go only five to six rallies at the start and share your car with others pilots. On the side of the Juniors Al-Attiyah would like to see an experienced man. Besides Mads Ostberg also the return of Mikko Hirvonen is no longer ruled recently.
But must be confirmed first of the Neuville-exchange. The Belgian smiles and says: "Citroen is no longer an issue. But I signed both by M-Sport as a good offer from Hyundai and still nothing. I will decide after the rally Spain, but in October. "- Which means no later than seven days and this secret is out.
http://www.rallye-magazin.de//rallyes/w ... index.html
I think you're right about that, I can't say he is "moral" person judging from Peugeot & Le Mans.Quote:
Originally Posted by NxOxT
http://www.wrc.com/news/wilson-eyes-ful ... ?fid=19283
Life after Neuville maybe?
There can also be a life beside Neuville.
Mikko is on 3million? No wonder PSA are bankrupt if they throw money around like that.
have in mind when the contract was signed.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS