Great news!
It makes sense for Citroen to keep him. He has become an icon for the company.
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Great news!
It makes sense for Citroen to keep him. He has become an icon for the company.
No comment of Olivier Quesnel, which had announced the signature of the actual contract of Loeb...
It would seem that Citroën becomes aware that a great team with great drivers deserves a great Team Manager and that Quesnel will not be seen at his post in future???
It's Frederick Banzet, Citroën General Manager said: « Sebastian Loeb is great one ambassador for Citroën. His picture and ours are hard linked today. He represents boldness, sportsmanship, mind of competition, of values which are dear to us. We are proud of his fidelity to Citroën and that he follows his career with the team which has carried him since his beginning. »
Citroën Sport.
Smart move of the noble senior (Loeb) - hard time for the arrogant junior (Ogier).
MaxRally | News | Sordo: Loeb was wrong not to join VW
“It’s good for him but he should have taken the risk and gone to Volkswagen,” said Sordo. “Everybody knows he is the best but he is in the best car with the best team and this will continue for two more years. It is an easy way for him.”
Sordo: Loeb could have proved himself more by signing with Volkswagen - WRC news - AUTOSPORT.com
"He should have gone to VW," said the Spaniard. "Everybody knows Sebastien is the best and two more years in the same car will be easy for him. Going to Volkswagen would have been more of a challenge."
"It's not closed yet, but it looks like he could make eight titles this year," said Latvala. "With that, I thought he might go. He has achieved everything, with all of his wins and by showing that he can win in the new car - but I'm sure he'll find more motivation again. Maybe he has targeted 10 titles and this is his new aim.
"Loeb was born with Citroen and, even though Sebastien Ogier is a fantastic driver, it would be very difficult for them to fill this place of Loeb."
Loeb re-signing with Citroen for 2 more years is basically a non-story. So what, the status quo remains. I would have liked to see him out of his comfort zone in a foreign team. It would have made the sport more interesting, particularly for the non-Rally followers. Moving wouldn't have had any affect on his 'legacy'. He'll still be the GOAT.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobcat
I hope so. Quesnel has a good record in WRC, but he inherited a winning team and has the best driver. The results of Peugeot in Le Mans are very disturbing and IMO he talks too much and makes some emotional decisions.Quote:
Originally Posted by René
Are you referring to the last le man 24 hours when he cried because he lost?Quote:
Originally Posted by F1boat
:rotflmao:
Sorry to bring that up again, I couldn't help it ;)
I don't mean the crying part, but the whole management... lots and lots of talking and then...Quote:
Originally Posted by tfp
Drama queens and ladyboys unite and rejoice....
World Rally Championship - News - Loeb and Ogier set for tense finale
we don't need such coverage for our sport...
these things can only bring more fat couch potato F1 fans to our sport which is not good.