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I think that Ogier will stay at Citroen. I'm very desapointed by Loeb comment's putting pressure on Ogier.
Oh well, let's see what will happens.
Didn't Papa Wilsin say on Acores Rally Radio yesterday that as far as he was concerned Kris Meeke had a contract with Citroen next year? Which, if true, would mean Ogier already has a Ford deal. Colin and Julian discussed it today and they reckon Meeke may be in a C4 later this season. Perhaps all speculation?
Meeke to citroen junior in replacement of Ogier ? hmmm....not a bad move publicity wise since for sure citroen could do with a brit to boost their image over there but results and skill wise its not that good.
Political...Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Meeke is also a RedBull sponsored "athlete" - I wonder if Citroen will do to Ogier what Malcolm did to Petter 10 years ago? (refuse him a car for the rest of the year after he signed with a rival - Subaru in P.S case) Maybe Ogier finishes the year in Focus.............
Informed sources are convinced the Ford / Ogier deal is a done thing.
At least he´ll not be allowed to win. But he doesn´t have to bother anymore... so he might win over Loeb anyway... :pQuote:
Originally Posted by MJW
I dont belive in this for a second, Citroen would never let him go that easy, too many things are changing next season, the case might be that Citroen needs 2 good drivers, if the Ford happens to be on par for awhile.Quote:
Originally Posted by MJW
It would be a good move for the sport in this part of the world; Ireland and the UK (the Meeke move). For Ogier, possibly a good move but is he a team leader? What Ford desperately need is a serious development driver who, as suggested by previous posters, will make his opinions known and has the balls to stand up to the bosses and demand the changes required to make a car competitive, Gronholm had this. The manufacturers have the power to dangle thier drivers and dicate currnetly in this climate; "The car isnt good enough I want changes" " Heres a change for you, sit in the welfare office and not our car"
Well, but as someone wrote above - politics. What if Citroen and Ford are making this deal just to make the sport even more interesting. That would pay them a lot more than go on as today... :s mokin:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tomi