Chris Atkinson 2009

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9th February 2009, 12:24
ST205GT4

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Originally Posted by Buzz Lightyear

Quesnel is not going to be bullied. If he thought he was going to oust Sordo, and Citroens long term plans, he was very much mistaken.

Personally I think Chris wasted his money buying a one off ride. Even if he'd managed to beat Sordo I don't think that would have helped.

If I was Sordo though I wouldn't be feeling to comfortable though. I wouldn't be in the least surprised if when Loeb retired, Citreon chucks it in. Or at best they'll stay and he'll be Ogier's no.2.
9th February 2009, 12:51
Bazza2541

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Originally Posted by Camelopard

Yes it's a real pity that guys like Rautencrash and Wilslow can get drives and some one with Atko's obvious talent can't.

If Malcolm Wilson was acting in the best interest of FORD he would have dropped Mathew and given a seat to either Petter or Atko, imo.

Maybe if we start an email campaign to FORD it may bring results....

A bit nasty I know, but Rautencrash reminds me of a saying that I heard years ago: "he couldn't drive out of sight on a dark night!!!!"

Thats a bit harsh seeing as they didn't 'get' drives, they pay for them and Ford doesn't sponsor young Wilson, his Dad does. It's not up to anyone on any forum to dictate howe any business/wealthy man spends his money. I am just glad that some do decide to spend it on rallying rather than an expensive yacht in Monte-Carlow, fair dues to them for it.
9th February 2009, 13:12
Brother John

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Originally Posted by Camelopard

Yes it's a real pity that guys like Rautencrash and Wilslow can get drives and some one with Atko's obvious talent can't.

What is the problem? Are you jealous?
If you have a son and much money or you have a big rallyteam, you give your own son also a wrc seat I think. Or are you yourself still is a child? :s mokin:
9th February 2009, 13:40
Barreis

Do not forget that C.Atkinson also had paid drive first year (or 2)..
9th February 2009, 13:43
Buzz Lightyear

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Originally Posted by ST205GT4

Personally I think Chris wasted his money buying a one off ride. Even if he'd managed to beat Sordo I don't think that would have helped.

If I was Sordo though I wouldn't be feeling to comfortable though. I wouldn't be in the least surprised if when Loeb retired, Citreon chucks it in. Or at best they'll stay and he'll be Ogier's no.2.

i wouldnt be suprised that red bull's contract stipulates that there must be a french and spanish driver to cover there marketing exposure in those areas. they used sordo heavily in the x fighters last year, therefore making it almost impossible for atkinson to get in there, even if he wanted to. redbull is almost a 'perfect' company, it just gernerates cash, it does not have real product development (like a car or pharmaceutical) its simply spends 60% of what it earns on marketing, but even they are slashing budgets.

no matter who your investor is, wheather it even be roman abramovich, today is a totally different world from even last year. you will now not get anyone to sustain a spend of €200K per rally. i think chris will disappear from wrc, and reemerge in irc
9th February 2009, 13:50
Barreis

I agree.. Better 5 years with F430 F1 than 4 days of driving and almost rebuilded codriver's right shoulder again.. Do not know if Australia also has Citroen cars..
9th February 2009, 14:52
GigiGalliNo1

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Originally Posted by Barreis

Do not know if Australia also has Citroen cars..

They do, but it's not a woop di do brand like the big 3.... or even in the top 10 of car brand sales.
9th February 2009, 22:34
Camelopard

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Originally Posted by Brother John

What is the problem? Are you jealous?
If you have a son and much money or you have a big rallyteam, you give your own son also a wrc seat I think.

I guess my problem is that I have been a life long supporter of Ford in rallying and it saddens me to see a seat given to someone who will never make the grade, dad's money or not. There have been many threads about this and how 'Malcolm can spend his own money on what he wants to', but is it in Ford's best interest to allow this to happen?

30 years ago I probably would have been jealous but I'm a realist, I know that I will never be as good as I wanted to be, whether it is rally driving or playing blues guitar, now I just like stirring the pot on internet forums and getting a rise out of people. :)

(but maybe I'm not very good at that either, looks like I'll have to go off and have another cry, now where did I leave those tissues? :) :) :) )
10th February 2009, 01:35
L5->R5/CR

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Originally Posted by Buzz Lightyear

i wouldnt be suprised that red bull's contract stipulates that there must be a french and spanish driver to cover there marketing exposure in those areas. they used sordo heavily in the x fighters last year, therefore making it almost impossible for atkinson to get in there, even if he wanted to. redbull is almost a 'perfect' company, it just gernerates cash, it does not have real product development (like a car or pharmaceutical) its simply spends 60% of what it earns on marketing, but even they are slashing budgets.

no matter who your investor is, wheather it even be roman abramovich, today is a totally different world from even last year. you will now not get anyone to sustain a spend of €200K per rally. i think chris will disappear from wrc, and reemerge in irc

AFAIK Red Bull is not sold in France.
10th February 2009, 01:36
Buzz Lightyear

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Originally Posted by L5->R5/CR

AFAIK Red Bull is not sold in France.

wrong.

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