No chance.. :s mokin:Quote:
Originally Posted by noel157
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No chance.. :s mokin:Quote:
Originally Posted by noel157
Im hoping for the rally to come down to wales, as Ill be there, and I have always loved petter, he took over as my fav when richard burns passed on. So im hoping for petter on the podium in GB!.
Will he have the same livery on his car as the xsara does?
Well about Spain. When was the last time Solberg drove on tarmac with tarmac tires? It was one year ago in Corsica. I have followed all drivers driving C4 in recent years. Sordo, Aava, Novikov all they have told that it takes a lot of time to get the last out from C4. So, I would not expect too much from Solberg in Spain.Quote:
Originally Posted by noel157
I dont understand some claims that Petter is a bad tarmac driver. The Pirellis was never competetive in dry tarmac conditions after 2002. The other top drivers always had better tyre/car packade for tarmac. I belive that is the reason Petter never got a chance to give us a proper assessment of his skills.
Aside from his win in Corsica 2003...Remember back in San Remo 2002? Beat Burns in Peugeot 206 for 3rd place.
I agree that old merits dont nessecery mean much today. But blaming Petter for bad performances on tarmac 2004-2008 is not fair I think.
I remember a video "Touge attack" with Petter Solberg 2003. He said that he thinks he is a better tarmac driver than gravel driver...
Given his past tarmac pace in a competetive package... Could be right up there with the best if the C4 is good.
Do not finish is no surprise! :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by noel157
We shall see.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brother John
I Totally agree with you JFL.. the man don`t stand a chance!! all those years in Subaru, with just one good (lucky) result. And now he is also going to compete in a car he never befor has driven :mad: No.. tarmac does not suite him at all. If I was him.. I would have waited until GB before I made my debut!! :vader:Quote:
Originally Posted by JFL
Petters new C4 livery:
http://www.aftenposten.no/nyheter/sp...cle3258382.ece
You're joking, right? I agree that he has no chance of winning on tarmac, but top 10 best?Quote:
Originally Posted by HSG
And going to GB without driving in Spain, getting all the experience with the car that is possible?
You must be kidding...
At this time, and with these current competitors, cars, and with little (or nothing).... Mr. Solberg is the one WHO most people in WRC environment are referring to.
So, I think it is very valuable because even he still doesn't have a factory car for 2010; he maintained the interest of factory popes and is smart enough to appear in any specialized media.
This situation also states, and everybody recons he is not a rookie nor just someone that won 2 or 3 rallies.
I think his magic is still there and this year he also demonstrated his ability driving his opportunities and doing some interesting things with an ancient car.
Just take a look to this forum ... we wrote more opinions, news etc. etc about him than any other driver.......................
Looks like it's going to be a lovely looking car. I hope it goes as well as it looks.
My predictions: 4th in Spain, 2nd in GB. Anyone else?
Maybe in the points in Spain and top 4/5 in GB.. Remember that he is getting older.. Not the same reflexes any more, and running his own team takes a lot of his attension... Can't wait to see him in C4. :)
5 in Spain and podium for GB!!And champion in 2010(if he has the same car)!!
You are just here to wind us up aren't you? Or are you under 12? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by JFL
Seriously you think his reflexes are going due to his age. Obviously Makinen and Loeb did nothing after reaching 33 eh?! And he got podiums in a Xsara running his own team, so surely in a C4 he will improve his performances. He'd get top 4/5 at GB in a Reliant Robin let alone a C4!
the only thing i would like is the C4 in silver i think it would be a very good looking car.
Did you drink ? What time is in Greece ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Psycho!
Champion in 2010 is possible if Loeb goes off to Le Mans or F1 in my opinion. Not likely, but possible.
I think he first of all have to worry about the finns..
Dear forum colleague, I really admire Petter being a fan from him since his early days. I regret to see him loosing time during 05 till 08. Even I consider he is in the correct path, I don't think 2010 is a possibility........Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
Forum colleague. That's a great way of seeing it! Serioslly!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fide
sorry to interupt!
First post? What planet are you from? ):Quote:
Originally Posted by HSG
Darth Vader is from the planet Tatooine, whatever the heck that means.
Forum Colleague Fide - I see what you mean but you never say never. I'd say Petter could be as good as Mikko if he has a C4 at every event next year. But like I said, it's not probable or likely - just possible.
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Originally Posted by Glee
Me likes it :)
Petter Solberg Q&A http://www.wrc.com/jsp/index.jsp?lnk...+Solberg+Q%26A
The part about only two days of testing before each rally is a bit concerning. Can he really get used to the car and find a good setup in just two days?
Ask Henning if two days of testing for each rally are too little ;)
Also ask Henning if the startsetting for those tests are as he requesting them beforehand ? He is waisting a lot of time on many rallies because the Focus is set to a standard setting like the two M-Sport drivers uses, and that does not suite Henning at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze
This should be easier for Petter that has his own team that does what he tells them to !
It's because it is not possible to raise the rideheight in back of the Focus by 50cm...Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
Same as the works guys gets usually.Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze
Lol, sure yes, the citroen guys better remove everything in touching distance from the driver, it takes him about 1/2 stage to screw it up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
Yes.. Hope they really do.. He usually screws it up before 1/2 the stage.. And only two days of testing is not enough for him.. he needs at least 1 week..Quote:
Originally Posted by Tomi
The 2 rallies which are planted with C4 are possible, however, the largest disappointment for Petter. If he wants further to go on with rally he better will improve a rally team to start with a new mark as a team LEADER and make money with some paying drivers!!
The next years will change much in WRC and Petter can become a important person for the sport. Of course he can still drive if he wants but I consider no more future for him as a top driver.
I predict a burst out in Spain or Wales for him! :dozey:
Do You maybe predict also weather? xd
Yes, he can predict that the weather in Rally Catalunya will be very hot and in Wales a few weeks later much colder with some rain and mud. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Petter Solberg will drive for the Citroen Junior Team on the final round of this year's World Rally Championship in GB, according to the list of manufacturer entries published by the FIA.
http://www.rallybuzz.com/solberg-cit...unior-team-gb/
So just when he gets a winning car, he won't be allowed to win. How ironic!Quote:
Originally Posted by muscrae
Only if Hirvonen retires..
Surely Petter wouldn't accept that? If he's first and Loeb is second, but needs to win to be WDC, he'll now have to let Loeb past surely?
Doesn't sound like a Petter thing to do.
That is why I asked if the car is run by PSWRT or by Citroen? Petter will not give a winning position to Sebastien Loeb, unless the car is controled by Citroen and the mecaniscs can make "a little mistake" so he loses time.
Is the car run by himself or by Citroen?????