[WRC] News & rumours (part IV) 2016

I think both Neuville and Hyundai have their faults. I also think we don't know enough since it seems they kept something private. Anyway, from what we know I would blame Neuvile for his lack of team spirit but I think that Penasse should be renamed "Painintheass" and his behaviour towards Neuville has not been good nor for Thierry nor for Hyundai.

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Originally Posted by AL14

Andolfi will drive the car of HMI (Hyundai Motorsport Italia). They have a car, I think the same that Rossetti tested a while ago.
I think this "lineup" is a perfect choice: Abbring will bring the speed, Sarrazin the experience for testing and further development, Andolfi is the investment for the future.

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I´d rate Sarrazin faster than Abbring at Tour de Corse. It´s his home rally, and he already won it (when in ERC).

A list of all the drivers involved in testing the 2017 WRC cars - http://www.rallysportmag.com.au/home...-driving-where

Nothing we didn't know, but as Martin Holmes says, when you see everyone listed down it becomes clear that Neuville and Ostberg are very likely to move on next year.

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Originally Posted by Simmi

A list of all the drivers involved in testing the 2017 WRC cars - http://www.rallysportmag.com.au/home...-driving-where

Nothing we didn't know, but as Martin Holmes says, when you see everyone listed down it becomes clear that Neuville and Ostberg are very likely to move on next year.

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So where would Ostberg end up? It's difficult for me to see a future inside the WRC.

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Originally Posted by tomhlord

So where would Ostberg end up? It's difficult for me to see a future inside the WRC.

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Are there too many Norwegians in FIA WOrld Rallycross? Could Mads find enough backing for European Rally Championship campaign or WRC2? A few former WRC have driven in the China Rally Championship. Has Higgins won enough Rally America championships? Mads is 28 seems a bit young to start a Cross Country career - Ford Ranger T1 -European or selected Cross Country events. Join the Norwegian IT sector. Take up Euro Truck Racing. https://youtu.be/7Wh-gtZ3gpI

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Originally Posted by tomhlord

So where would Ostberg end up? It's difficult for me to see a future inside the WRC.

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It will be very interesting to see. Back to a semi-works drive? It's just that 2017 is the worst season for a while to be in that situation - with regards to car availability. Lots of drives were on the table for 2017 but Ostberg has certainly dipped in form at the wrong time.

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A list of all the drivers involved in testing the 2017 WRC cars - http://www.rallysportmag.com.au/home...-driving-where

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Prokop tested the new wrc????????????????????????????????why????????????

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Originally Posted by nafpaktos

Prokop tested the new wrc????????????????????????????????why????????????

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Why not? Al Qassimi tested the C3 WRC...

Maybe this is why Ostberg went to that German rally instead of the Isle of Man...

Mads Østberg ‏@MadsOstberg
Roadtrip! Team Adapta on our way to Germany. #do-it-yourselfrally :) #rallyeniedersachsen

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