Yep. Mistakes, but Atkinson showed he was one of the fastest out there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Englandsfahrer
Which is more than can be said for other drivers who had Citroens at their disposal over the years.
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Yep. Mistakes, but Atkinson showed he was one of the fastest out there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Englandsfahrer
Which is more than can be said for other drivers who had Citroens at their disposal over the years.
lol ! And what have we seen of Gigi on tarmac in a Ford ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Finni
Pretty much like Chris, he got his first rally ever with the new car on tarmac (Monte) with no testing at all (Chris tested a little bit), no powersteering for some stages and still he got a 6th place with the car all in one piece ^^
Then in Germany the unfortunate crash (not his blame) ... this is not the Chris vs Gigi battle, I have just said that I am myself a fan of Atko, and also explained early in this thread what I would expect from him (I quote my post below).
But I've started to hear "he will crush everybody MAYBE except Loeb" that seemed a little bit exaggerated. And if you read my predictions, I got it perfectly :P
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Originally Posted by Helstar on 30th Dec 08
You should see a head doctor about those voices in your head. No one has said that......Quote:
Originally Posted by Helstar
Citroen Team Manager Olivier Quesnel is happy by Irish performances of Atkinson and he says that he would likes to keep him in the team for the rest of season after the Rally de Norway. A meeting is already programmed. Wait and see...
http://www.leblogauto.com/2009/02/ch...z-citroen.html
That whould be so good, but i wont believe it untill it really happens... :P
We saw some really impressive times by Atkinson in Ireland, ok Loeb was maybe not pushing 100 % but anyway, Atkinsons times were really good.
If this guy are to have a go in the Citroen for the rest of the season, i know who i will cheer on in 2009!
Mr Quesnel probably meant: GIVEEE MEEE ALLLLL YOUUUU GOTTTT!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by René
http://www.wrc.com/jsp/index.jsp?lnk...ris%20Atkinson
"The boys working on my car impressed me - especially on Friday night when they brought it back to life after we smashed into the electricity pylon. It was back to 100 per cent for Saturday and I'm sure they're not so used to cars coming back to service looking the way mine did!"
Not since the Duval days :rotflmao:
Olivier Quesnel, teamleader of Citroën Racing, can not help Atkinson and refers to its limited budget. „I would gladly continue with him and would be glad, if he finds a solution.
But I have only determined budget of Citroen and have unfortunately no money for three cars.
I'm sorry for him, but he must procure money, if he wants to remain with us. If he succeeds to it, I would be very gladly over it. :dozey:
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/r/wm/d/...tko/index.html
It's a shame, but not unexpected. I think Chris will really be up against it trying to procure sponsorship for what is in all reality a European based sport. He won't get anything from Australia. The WRC gets zero coverage over here so it does sponsors no good sponsoring him.
And why would a European sponsor give him $$ when they can probably get better recognition with a European driver?
My sad prediction is that Chris will disappear from the WRC ranks, which is a real shame because I don't think he really got a chance to show what he's capable of driving for Subaru.
I hope I'm wrong.
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Originally Posted by ST205GT4