Petter Solberg WRT

Another thing is that it's likely much easier for Petter to arrange a good co-driver now, than in the end of the year, when more drivers will be on final planning for next season. I think it's partly a solidarity move from Phil. He may not be so urgent about getting out of the game, but as the nature of his personality, he wants Petter to have the best replacement possible in his seat. And it may look like the right time in that respect, in addition to the sponsor situation. So everything just piles up on the table and all he has to do is step down. It's either that, or having to "commit" to perhaps another 2-3 years in order to find a situation suitable to leave, and it may still be inferior to the current opportunity. And it's not a risk to stand on the sideline. It's always a possibility to jump in again for a season, if he is needed and wants to.

Any news about replacement? Petter won't wait long for decision..

Considering the countries that were mentioned in the article, I have put up a little list of possible co-drivers.

Great Britain:
* Nicky Grist
* Robert Reid
* David Senior
* Nicky Beech
* Daniel Baritt
* Brian Thomas

Estonia:
* Kuldar Sikk

Italy:
* Giovanni Bernachinni
* Carlo Cassina

Australia:
* Dale Moscatt
* Glenn MacNeall
* Ben Atkinson

Sweden:
* Maria Andersson
* Tina Thorner
* Staffan Parmander
* Emil Axelsson


Emil Axelsson stepped in for Phil Mills under a pre-event test earlier this year, so maybe he is in a good position to take over?

I saw one onboard with Cassina (codriving to C.Fontana) where guy yawns in the middle of the stage.. xd

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Originally Posted by bennizw

Considering the countries that were mentioned in the article, I have put up a little list of possible co-drivers.

Great Britain:
* Nicky Grist
* Robert Reid
* David Senior
* Nicky Beech
* Daniel Baritt
* Brian Thomas

Estonia:
* Kuldar Sikk

Italy:
* Giovanni Bernachinni
* Carlo Cassina

Australia:
* Dale Moscatt
* Glenn MacNeall
* Ben Atkinson

Sweden:
* Maria Andersson
* Tina Thorner
* Staffan Parmander
* Emil Axelsson


Emil Axelsson stepped in for Phil Mills under a pre-event test earlier this year, so maybe he is in a good position to take over?

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Gawd! PLEASE not Glenn MacNeall!

Don't get stuck into him :P Dale Moscatt is a good co-driver and a great sense of humour, so might fit the seat. Tina Thorner another good choice as her English is good. What about Giraudet?

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Originally Posted by Mitch555

Don't get stuck into him :P Dale Moscatt is a good co-driver and a great sense of humour, so might fit the seat. Tina Thorner another good choice as her English is good. What about Giraudet?

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Originally Posted by bennizw

Considering the countries that were mentioned in the article, I have put up a little list of possible co-drivers.
Estonia:
* Kuldar Sikk

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Sikk is already reading pacenotes to Ott Tänak (who is driving in PirelliSDT) so it is rather unlikely to happen.
But maybe Kristo Kraag would be the one from Estonia

Scott Martin may be ?

My vote has to be for Nicky Grist.