[WRC] News & rumours (part II)

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Originally Posted by wwbroe

I think Meeke still deserves a fair chance to prove his capabilities in WRC car. He has shown excellent pace in the two rally's he could do in WRC car this season. I think Matton would make the right choice to put him into Citroen. Anyhow, there are not too many drivers around who can make better times then Meeke, at least no drivers who are available. ;)

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Agree with this totally. Anyone who says meeke has had his chances in wrc is talking out their ass, hes never even had a full season in wrc. Btw do we even know yet if kubica will even be in wrc next year?

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Originally Posted by Mirek

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Originally Posted by Doon

To be honest Citroen might as well put Seb Chardonet in the car early if he is thier future star?

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I somehow fail to see Chardonnet as such super talented driver. Maybe Gilbert or Lefevbre can do more?

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no. I think none of them are future super star.
Gilbert crashed too much.
Chardonnet is consistant, but has a lack of speed.
Lefebvre is good, but not so good to be a new World Champion.

For me they are a bit like 00' generation, with Bernardi, Robert, Bengue, Vouilloz, Bouffier ... really good drivers, able to do great things, but missing something to be the next world champion.

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Originally Posted by vino_93

no. I think none of them are future super star.
Gilbert crashed too much.
Chardonnet is consistant, but has a lack of speed.
Lefebvre is good, but not so good to be a new World Champion.

For me they are a bit like 00' generation, with Bernardi, Robert, Bengue, Vouilloz, Bouffier ... really good drivers, able to do great things, but missing something to be the next world champion.

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Any other interesting names in French cups which can bring something for the future? I'm not able to follow all Peugeot, Renault, Opel, Citroën cups in France...

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Originally Posted by er88

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Originally Posted by wwbroe

I think Meeke still deserves a fair chance to prove his capabilities in WRC car. He has shown excellent pace in the two rally's he could do in WRC car this season. I think Matton would make the right choice to put him into Citroen. Anyhow, there are not too many drivers around who can make better times then Meeke, at least no drivers who are available. ;)

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Agree with this totally. Anyone who says meeke has had his chances in wrc is talking out their ass, hes never even had a full season in wrc. Btw do we even know yet if kubica will even be in wrc next year?

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Here we are again. Are you Meekes PR-consultants or what? There are many drivers without seat that might deserve a steering at Citroen besides Meeke. And I don´t mention PG one more time for an example. Many more there are.

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Originally Posted by Mirek

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Originally Posted by vino_93

no. I think none of them are future super star.
Gilbert crashed too much.
Chardonnet is consistant, but has a lack of speed.
Lefebvre is good, but not so good to be a new World Champion.

For me they are a bit like 00' generation, with Bernardi, Robert, Bengue, Vouilloz, Bouffier ... really good drivers, able to do great things, but missing something to be the next world champion.

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Any other interesting names in French cups which can bring something for the future? I'm not able to follow all Peugeot, Renault, Opel, Citroën cups in France...

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What about Germain Bonnefis? He didn't do bad this year in ERC before his injury, how is he rated?

[/quote]Here we are again. Are you Meekes PR-consultants or what? There are many drivers without seat that might deserve a steering at Citroen besides Meeke. And I don´t mention PG one more time for an example. Many more there are.[/quote]

You always come up with a lot of blabla, but you don't give any names, only defending PG. Don't get me wrong, i also love PG's style, but if you have the choice between Meeke or PG i don't think it is a difficult choice. But you are saying that there are a lot of better options, so come up with some names that are better choice....

I don't know if Meeke is the right choise for Citroen. If I remember right his goal for Australia set by Matton was to finish the Rally! Which he obviously failed to achieve - twice. He has the speed, yes, and will be entertaining to watch next WRC season, but I don't think this is what Citroen is looking for.

to be in the points, you have to finish.

It's not just about the points. I think the team wanted to test his ability to handle extreme situations. Obviously the championship was lost to them. But to face VW's threat, they really need to find some new "Loeb", which is not Meeke.

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Originally Posted by stefanvv

It's not just about the points. I think the team wanted to test his ability to handle extreme situations. Obviously the championship was lost to them. But to face VW's threat, they really need to find some new "Loeb", which is not Meeke.

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And who is this "new Loeb" for you? :D