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Rali de Itália pode ser na Sicília - Autosport.pt
A possible new rally car on the way......
http://www.ralisonline.net/pt/images...veyralis11.jpg
This is a private project from a small team in Portugal, Filipe Sport.
There is a possibility of an official effort for the project from Chevrolet Portugal.
Any details?
Not much at the current time, they will base there engine in the 1,4 or 1.6T production unites but apart from that, not much is known.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
I will try to update if something new comes along about this.
Ok, thanks
Very interesting :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Francis44
Do you have al link?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobcat
Thumbs down. Looks yucky. I think GM should focus on becoming solvent and not think about rally just yet!Quote:
Originally Posted by Francis44
Thank god Alister McRae has FINALLY won a rally series. I hope he can build on this to to something bigger and better next year. I think he, like Atko are too valuable to allow to fade into obscurity. Surely both can do better than Proton???
Read the record books Plan9. I believe McRae won the British Championship at least once in the 90's. As for being "too valuable", neither of these drivers have anything to distinguish them from the hordes of other WRC hopefuls.Quote:
Originally Posted by Plan9
I was referring to an international title won recently Sollitt. I think that the value of each driver is open to speculation; however I would like to add that both drivers probably have accumulated a very deep understanding of international rallying and technical expertise. It would be useful to someone; although I must say I have not noticed the Proton improve greatly.
Alister is 41...
are you guys for real using words like hopeful and other obscure remarks about guys who are 2 feet away from the old peoples homes ??
Star trek universe is sure a nice place to be....but please do not confuse it with reality.
Well, I'm very happy for Alister, but there is no way he can do more than APRC in next years.
mikkelsen and neuville with skoda/vw?
Autonews Magazine » IRC Rallye international » Neuville et Mikkelsen équipiers en 2012 ?
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would be a very good choice from vw!
I heard some speculations about Neuville few weeks a go and found them quite logical especially considering Thierry is native German speaking guy. Anyway if it comes true, it would be very very sane choice.
only problem is that neuville pretty mutch sticks to psa. they have build him up, and as far as i get that article right, thats not a easy choice for him. stay in irc with peugeot, maybe get a future in wrc with citroen. or bite the hand that feeds you and leave to skoda, with maybe a future in wrc with vw.
and from what i heard, neuville normally has some contract with psa, that´s why vw wasn´t able yet to let him testdrive theyre skoda. normally he was the first choice for rallye germany instead of weijs jr.
Stick with PSA for what? The 207 is clearly behind Skoda already and really it was his (and Bouffier's) talent that got the results they did. Next year without serious input the gap will widen further. If he wants to get into WRC or challenge for title again IMO he needs to move away from PSA, or get assurances there's some serious development happening, esp with that damn alternator.
shure, if you simply look at the pure facts its a easy choice. but without psa neuville would probably not be where he is today at all.
IRC?Quote:
Originally Posted by focus206
I don't see him doing more than the usual 1-2 IRC events. Are we already sure Proton will keep on trying in IRC?Quote:
Originally Posted by Plan9
It is now sure, Neuville signed with VW and Skoda for 2012
Why him and not IRC/SWRC champs?!
Good for Neuville, though Peugeot's going to have to find another driver.
where´s that info from?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tofrallye29
because he´s the biggest talent yet as it seems?Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
If they won't let Škoda alone in IRC...Quote:
Originally Posted by Gregor-y
From which source ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tofrallye29
Let's hope not; developing Citroen for the WRC and Peugeot for other series would be a good way to keep both brands in the spotlight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
I think it is not sure yet...
Maybe he has seen our picture ;)
http://www.autosport.cz/img/clanky/b...276251673f.jpg
so its not just a rumor..Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
Don't worry about that, they have the amazing Guy Wilks to wow us all!!! -pQuote:
Originally Posted by Gregor-y
I'm sure he has a future. I am beginning to think that there will not be enough drivers anywhere to accommodate all this "amazing" talent. I don't see where Paddon fits into this situation with the others.Quote:
Originally Posted by darkstar
You can find some info about it in this article: Autosport. It is in czech, but with using google translator is should be (maybe) enough to understand.
TofRallye from where that info comes??
I heard some rumours just now here too in Belgium and that Demaerschalck wil replace him at Peugeot Belux want is not quite bad at all! Another promising driver!
On forum-rallye.com they're already sure. But like they say official confirmation could only come after his last outing for PSA.
The plans for the drivers for next year is likely to be announced after the two rallies this weekend.
Neuville possibly for Skoda for IRC and SWRC in 2012.
Rallye du Condroz-Huy - Accueil
Pug 208 next year don't forget... new car!
So Peugeot (& PSA) are quite happy to let Neuville sign for a rival? Does that mean PSA aren’t in the sport for the long run? I would have thought Neuville would be part of their long term plans......hmmm
Before official news nothing is sure, but there has been some rumours that after Loeb´s contranct at the end of the season 2013 Citroen will stop rallying. There was a hope that Peugeot will continue after that, but if they let both Ogier and Neuville sign for other teams it can be that the PSA is not anymore in the WRC. Hopefully the situation is different...Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
According to sport.cz negotiations between Neuville and Škoda failed.