[WRC] News & rumours (part II)

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11th July 2009, 12:27
Buzz Lightyear

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Originally Posted by alleskids

Sebastien Loeb is seriously aplying for the F1 seat inthe Toro Rosso Team, as a replacement for Sebastien Bourdais, who is strongly rumoured to be out of the team after the German GP this weekend. However Citroen Racing teamboss Olivier Quesnel is not amused of letting him go during this season, which is very understandable :) . But Loeb is getting bored of WRC and is looking for new/real excitement

I heard this on TV this morning of Loeb's desire, but where do you hear from Quesnel?
11th July 2009, 12:48
White Sauron

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzz Lightyear

I heard this on TV this morning of Loeb's desire, but where do you hear from Quesnel?

Here you go my friend: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/76853
12th July 2009, 13:23
Andrey

Evgeny Novikov confirmed today, that he will start in Spain and Wales with Citroen Junior Team.
13th July 2009, 22:15
jbmarcus21

Next year, FIA has to choose between 4 places to organize the Rally of France WRC on 2010
- The Tour of Corsica
- Limousin
- Alsace Vosges
- Bourgogne

This weekend, it took place the International Rally of Bourgogne, and if the Bourgogne is chosen by FIA, the rally will take place in this region on these special stages..

Here is my video of the rally : http://planetemarcus.free.fr/ribcc09.htm
14th July 2009, 07:19
Hartusvuori

Kimi Räikkönen to became a full time rally driver?

Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat reports today that Kimi's career in F1 will end to this season - replacement being Alonso - even if he's having a deal with Ferrari for the next season. That deal will keep him away from any other F1 seat, so gossip is that he could be concentrating more on rallying. Anonymous friend of Kimi's comments that "rallyig is the only thing he is talking about nowadays".

Even if I haven't followed any GP for last ten years I wouldn't mind having Kimi in WRC or IRC. Being as enigmatic (or dumb) as he is, it'd give more interest and also he have proven to have speed on rally car as well. I for one will stay at SS2 (just to make it sure) of NORF for so long that I'll see his white Fiat go by.
14th July 2009, 07:38
Miika

I wouldn´t mind seeing Kimi making the switch to rallying fulltime, he seems genuinely excited about the sport and has the kind of crazy attitude that you don´t see too often these days in rallying. Of course it´s still only guessing what level he can reach and will he really be any good, but I´d love to see him give it a go.
14th July 2009, 08:47
AndyRAC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hartusvuori

Kimi Räikkönen to became a full time rally driver?

Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat reports today that Kimi's career in F1 will end to this season - replacement being Alonso - even if he's having a deal with Ferrari for the next season. That deal will keep him away from any other F1 seat, so gossip is that he could be concentrating more on rallying. Anonymous friend of Kimi's comments that "rallyig is the only thing he is talking about nowadays".

Even if I haven't followed any GP for last ten years I wouldn't mind having Kimi in WRC or IRC. Being as enigmatic (or dumb) as he is, it'd give more interest and also he have proven to have speed on rally car as well. I for one will stay at SS2 (just to make it sure) of NORF for so long that I'll see his white Fiat go by.

It sort of makes sense - there are rumours that Alonso is starting a Pro-Cycling team with sponsorship from Santander - which makes sense if they are meant to switch to Ferrari.
14th July 2009, 10:10
MJW

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hartusvuori

Kimi Räikkönen to became a full time rally driver?

Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat reports today that Kimi's career in F1 will end to this season - replacement being Alonso - even if he's having a deal with Ferrari for the next season. That deal will keep him away from any other F1 seat, so gossip is that he could be concentrating more on rallying. Anonymous friend of Kimi's comments that "rallyig is the only thing he is talking about nowadays".

Even if I haven't followed any GP for last ten years I wouldn't mind having Kimi in WRC or IRC. Being as enigmatic (or dumb) as he is, it'd give more interest and also he have proven to have speed on rally car as well. I for one will stay at SS2 (just to make it sure) of NORF for so long that I'll see his white Fiat go by.

Well, I wonder if he goes to IRC with FIAT? - Should be a bit of a blow for WRC if Kimi is the 'star driver' of IRC.
14th July 2009, 10:16
Hartusvuori

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJW

Well, I wonder if he goes to IRC with FIAT? - Should be a bit of a blow for WRC if Kimi is the 'star driver' of IRC.

I pointed out IRC only because I'd like to see Kimi in international rallies, not only in occasional national events.
15th July 2009, 04:47
bowler

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbmarcus21

Next year, FIA has to choose between 4 places to organize the Rally of France WRC on 2010
- The Tour of Corsica
- Limousin
- Alsace Vosges
- Bourgogne

This weekend, it took place the International Rally of Bourgogne, and if the Bourgogne is chosen by FIA, the rally will take place in this region on these special stages..

Here is my video of the rally : http://planetemarcus.free.fr/ribcc09.htm

The FIA does not choose.
The FFSA will choose, and will discuss with ISC.
The FIA has only to confirm that correct arrangements are in place for the chosen place

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