To be honest i dont really remember, but i know it happened and im sure some of you know too. I saw it again on TV a couple a years ago!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
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To be honest i dont really remember, but i know it happened and im sure some of you know too. I saw it again on TV a couple a years ago!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Maybe that's the reason why Solberg does an experiment in the last two rounds in order to choose the best possible equipment for 2010...However don't forget that Citroen is fighting for both champs and Petter is the man to help them.So,they are obligated to give him some good staff...Quote:
Originally Posted by Wim_Impreza
It seems that nobody knows what is this S2000 cup when Citroen and Ford will keep WRC machinery.. FIA or whatever (Mr Chandler) again doesn't know which way to go except to leave this two brands to do whatever they want to do.. So why's this S2000 cup for when leadin' drivers are in WRC cars?!
Acropolis 2000Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
At least now it's 200% sure, that he will never drive a Ford. Or even have a chance to drive one.
We must never say never in life!Quote:
Originally Posted by ARF
Don't surprise if next year see Petter in ford...
Maybe this Citroen deal will help Wilson finding the motivation to have Solberg driving a Focus next year, you never know...
I doubt that very much, Ford have never had the total commiment in rallying like other teams.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Donney
Maybe he didn't want to change brand at the end of season (directly to the car).. I think he did good in promotion of Citroen anyway.. He's not anymore Mr Holywood (no wins) so he wanted something better..
So, is there confirmation of the spec of the C4 that Petter will drive in this years last 2 events?
Is it a junior team reject car (Rauten-) or full spec 09?
Its a 2008+ specification car, more than Junior Team specification, but just short of the full 09Loeb / Sordo car. somewher between 2008 plus and 2009 minus if you know what I mean.Quote:
Originally Posted by grugsticles
2008.5 spec.Quote:
Originally Posted by grugsticles
He says that it is a 08 spec, but updated with certain 09 stuff, making it nearly the same as Loebs current C4. Guess it's the engine mappings that really is the key to how competetive it will be then.Quote:
Originally Posted by grugsticles
Does the hightech cupholder come with that? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by MJW
Yes - but only if you use sportsdrinks!!Quote:
Originally Posted by SubaruNorway
I didn't know there is 2008+ and 2009- models. :eek:
So we can assume that he will be on the pace, but just wont have that little extra when required?
we will see.. Let's hope Citroen keeps their promise of a good car.. And I guess it takes a little time to get comfy in a new car? Or maybe not.. Time will show.. It will be fun to see more then the usual guys fighting for stagewins and podiums.
AyeQuote:
Originally Posted by grugsticles
Its the moment of truth for Mr Solberg....
I'm happy for Peter get rid of the Xsara (which is still a car not to be thrown away...), but let's be realistic: on the Spanish tarmac Peter will not come close to the times made by Loeb, Sordo, Ogier and Mikko (even I would wish him to be faster than Mikko as I'm Loeb fan). Peter never realy shine on tarmac, the gaps behind Loeb were always in minutes and this also a miracle named C4 will not change.
Do not attack me that Peter drove until now on a tarmac yust Subaru, which was worse than C4/Focus-we all know that...
Still this will be his first race in C4 and especally on tarmac Loeb and Sordo are a planet for themselves.
In Walles I'm expecting different story !!
i have a feeling it will be 1 more chapter in the amusing fariy tail, the car was not good enough.
well ogiers performance and Novikovs in the private cars showed that the car lacks very little compared to the works cars....and Solberg superior driving skills will sure make up for that small gap. I think a mediocre performance in GB should put an end to this soap opera.
Nice to see you in here N.O.T .. :)
I think the cars performance will vary according to the situation.
We all agree that on tarmac Petter has never shone. But on GB I'm pretty sure he'll be there up in the standing.
Up in the standings? What is that? No.15? No.10? 8? 5? 3? My bet is top4 in Spain, and top3 in GB..(Top3 could be 1,2,3 :) )
How can anyone forget when Petter jumped on the bonnet of Subaru yelling " It's just incredible, my first tarmac win!!! "Quote:
Originally Posted by Helstar
However, it was in rainy conditions when his Pirellis worked way better than Michelins.
Correct me if i'm wrong but i seem to remember that he even gambled with the tyre choice and others were on slicks for 2 stages driving in heavy rain. Plus the fact that Pirelli's were superior on wet anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by A.F.F.
I think he will struggle a lot on tarmac.. He just does'nt know how to handle that..top 10 is maybe the best.. I hope he is getting some help from somebody to learn how to handle it..
Yes, I didn't say it clearly (too many Petter-bashers here ^^ very annoying people) but I meant fight for podium in GB ... of course !Quote:
Originally Posted by JFL
He isn't fast on tarmac but come on,he will surely beat everyone except the works driversQuote:
Originally Posted by JFL
Top 5 ;)
I don't believe that Petter can beat Citroen works drivers but he should have have shot on Jari-Matti at least.
Who could beat Petter though in Spain, assuming there are no retirements?Quote:
Originally Posted by JFL
Loeb - obviously
Sordo - obviously
Mikko - obviously
JML - close
Ogier - close
Henning - no way
Novikov - no way
Wilson - no way
So assuming there are no retirements, he'll come about 5th surely. And it would be very odd for there to be no retirements in the top 5...
Would it? Only if JML throws it off the road again.Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
Seems likely to me!
What I mean is, like today, one way or another people in the top 5 will lose time, be it a puncture or techincal stuff, or crash or tactics (unlikely on tarmac!).
You are clearly not rating Petter as asphalt driver. I am dissappointed if Petter can't match Latvala straightaway.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
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There is much expectations for Ogier but judging by the rally ireland he is not 'shiner' on asphalt- despite being french driver.
It will also very much depend on how Petter finds his new dancepartner ! He liked to dance with her called Xsara, the new C4 is like most ladies, it could take a while to get her warm, and to do what you want !! ;)
I don't mean that. The poster said that it would be strange if one of the top 4 did not retire, but what I was trying to say is that it does not seem that common that one of the top 4 retire (apart from accidents)Quote:
Originally Posted by Finni
I don't know how Petter will do, but good luck to him. It's nice to see a driver putting in a real effort to compete in the sport he loves instead of sitting at home whinging.
I think Petter will surprise a few people in Spain and finish well, maybe very well.