Petter Solberg WRT

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5th October 2009, 02:49
Helstar

You seem to forget that work drivers gets better material and LOTS of specific tests which improve your pace and confidence with the car.

For his debut with a C4 I would say he was impressive.
5th October 2009, 06:28
macksrallye

I think it's interesting that Petter (not at all considered a Tarmac gun) managed to win a couple of stages. My question is, just how good is the C4 on Tarmac, for Petter to put in times as good as he did it must be an extremely good & easy to drive car on the Tar (as Petter had very limited time in the car before the event). If we stuck Loeb in the Focus how far off his own pace would he be? Just how big is the performance difference between the Focus & the C4?
5th October 2009, 07:24
Langdale Forest

A good rally from Solberg in spain, shame that he is in a Citroen, not a Ford.
5th October 2009, 07:57
Donney

First rally in a C4, good stage times, a couple of stage wins, solid drive and a 4th result after the drivers who have developed, tested and driven their cars for a couple of years. I'd say it is more than a good rally.
5th October 2009, 07:57
tmx

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Originally Posted by macksrallye

I think it's interesting that Petter (not at all considered a Tarmac gun) managed to win a couple of stages. My question is, just how good is the C4 on Tarmac, for Petter to put in times as good as he did it must be an extremely good & easy to drive car on the Tar (as Petter had very limited time in the car before the event). If we stuck Loeb in the Focus how far off his own pace would he be? Just how big is the performance difference between the Focus & the C4?

I don't know why people are surprised about it. Petter has smooth driving style on tarmac (if you watched his onbards) so with a good car he can go strong there. He just happens to be better on gravel, doesn't mean he doesn't know how to drive on tarmac at all and suddenly in a good car he won stages. Stop getting excuses and give the man some credit.
5th October 2009, 11:20
WRCfan

"To all those who have doubted me I have one thing to say, up yours!"
5th October 2009, 12:31
bluuford

It was nice to see that we have now 6 fast cars in each rally:-) But I would be more cautious with GB bets. He just had major tests on tarmac and car that is The Benchmark on tarmac. Now he is back on gravel, where he has just a very fast car. I was just imaging the situation when Loeb retires, Hirvonen retires, Loeb comes back in Superally and is in 9th position before the last stage and the only Citroen in front is Solberg who is leading:-) What is going to happen ;-)
5th October 2009, 12:48
Gard

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Originally Posted by bluuford

It was nice to see that we have now 6 fast cars in each rally:-) But I would be more cautious with GB bets. He just had major tests on tarmac and car that is The Benchmark on tarmac. Now he is back on gravel, where he has just a very fast car. I was just imaging the situation when Loeb retires, Hirvonen retires, Loeb comes back in Superally and is in 9th position before the last stage and the only Citroen in front is Solberg who is leading:-) What is going to happen ;-)

depends on the plans for next year :-)
5th October 2009, 14:19
Sladden

Like I said before... Petter had a very good track record on tarmac in his early Subaru days. Esp look at his performances in 2002 and you see my point. Im not surprised that he did well now when the package was competetive. He is a neat and tidy, flowing driver that suits tarmac very well.
A shame he was not on the pace right away. Imagine how fun the battle for 3rd could have been with Hirvonen :)
5th October 2009, 15:08
Brother John

Keep on dreaming and http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/animated/anim_25.gif.
5th October 2009, 21:13
Halvis

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Originally Posted by Sladden

Like I said before... Petter had a very good track record on tarmac in his early Subaru days. Esp look at his performances in 2002 and you see my point. Im not surprised that he did well now when the package was competetive. He is a neat and tidy, flowing driver that suits tarmac very well.
A shame he was not on the pace right away. Imagine how fun the battle for 3rd could have been with Hirvonen :)

Yes, end result is Petter +18.3, when it after SS1 was +14.9.
6th October 2009, 10:11
Rallyper

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Originally Posted by bluuford

It was nice to see that we have now 6 fast cars in each rally:-) But I would be more cautious with GB bets. He just had major tests on tarmac and car that is The Benchmark on tarmac. Now he is back on gravel, where he has just a very fast car. I was just imaging the situation when Loeb retires, Hirvonen retires, Loeb comes back in Superally and is in 9th position before the last stage and the only Citroen in front is Solberg who is leading:-) What is going to happen ;-)

It´s tempting but for sure there would be no eight place for Loeb in that case, unless something real happened to Petter.

No way he´d loose a victory. And I must say no way Citroen would demand it either. Or..... :confused:
6th October 2009, 10:31
Gard

I can see Quesnel approach a leading Petter. Trying to convince him to let a guy who has "stolen" 5 championships from him pas, to get a 6'th. He would need some serious leverage to accomplish that.
6th October 2009, 11:09
Barreis

It's Subaru's and Prodrive's faulth..
6th October 2009, 11:27
N.O.T

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Originally Posted by Gard

I can see Quesnel approach a leading Petter. Trying to convince him to let a guy who has "stolen" 5 championships from him pas, to get a 6'th. He would need some serious leverage to accomplish that.

are you serious ???
6th October 2009, 11:50
Tomi

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Originally Posted by N.O.T

are you serious ???

the amusing thing is that they usually are :)
6th October 2009, 13:40
Buzz Lightyear

There was always a fine line giving Petter a C4. Quick enough to beat the Ford's but not quick enough to beat Seb.
6th October 2009, 14:31
Gard

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Originally Posted by Tomi

the amusing thing is that they usually are :)

Usually bates like this is for COD, but you'll do fine ;)

Now knowing that Loebs titles is due to his car. I hope Mikko takes it, and he will. Petter can do what he wants in GB, because Mikko will be ahead of Loeb anyway.
6th October 2009, 14:56
Tomi

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Originally Posted by Gard

Petter can do what he wants in GB,

sure, and if he dont it's probably because a downgraded car, or too tight shoes.
6th October 2009, 15:37
Barreis

In Citroen juniors he will do what they'll ask him to do..
7th October 2009, 16:32
Mintexmemory

Well I thought Petter was bloody good value throughout the whole w/e. Everywhere I was spectating he was getting the C4 to angles that no one else seemed able to. one of my pics attached (El Priorat second run)
7th October 2009, 16:33
Mintexmemory

And at Pratdip on Sunday
8th October 2009, 11:53
Barreis

Who would say that he bought the car..
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/79330
8th October 2009, 12:11
cannyboy

Petters Xsara must not have been too old a spec if they are looking for 400,000 euro for it!
The mustn't feel the car is too slow and old given that price :)
8th October 2009, 13:36
noel157

So according to Monsieur Quesnel Petter has bought the C4 and a 2nd car worth of spares. Citroen say they have to make money next year and Petter needs money from his sponsors and support from Citroen Sport to run the car.
Making money and wanting support? Mutually exclusive I think. Hope he gets something sorted.
More interesting is that M Quesnel will not tell Petter to slow down if he is in the lead ahead of the regular team drivers.... We shall see.
8th October 2009, 15:13
Barreis

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Originally Posted by cannyboy

Petters Xsara must not have been too old a spec if they are looking for 400,000 euro for it!
The mustn't feel the car is too slow and old given that price :)

Where's advertisment?
8th October 2009, 15:39
MJW

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Originally Posted by noel157

So according to Monsieur Quesnel Petter has bought the C4 and a 2nd car worth of spares. Citroen say they have to make money next year and Petter needs money from his sponsors and support from Citroen Sport to run the car.
Making money and wanting support? Mutually exclusive I think. Hope he gets something sorted.
More interesting is that M Quesnel will not tell Petter to slow down if he is in the lead ahead of the regular team drivers.... We shall see.

PG Andersson a likely partner in the second car.
8th October 2009, 15:50
Barreis

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Originally Posted by cannyboy

Petters Xsara must not have been too old a spec if they are looking for 400,000 euro for it!
The mustn't feel the car is too slow and old given that price :)

Focus WRC 2008 + some cosmetic additional parts = 500 000 GBP + fat..
8th October 2009, 20:42
Pinto

would there be any truth that Eyvind Brynildsen and Peter are to become team mates next year
8th October 2009, 20:56
pettersolberg29

I wouldn't be that surpised - does Eyvind have a lot of money to give to the business?
8th October 2009, 21:02
Pinto

i think it was touted a while back that a paying second driver maybe in a s2000 car was been looked at maybe some of the Norweigen lads might shed a bit more light on this
8th October 2009, 21:24
pettersolberg29

Eyvind is almost definately driving in the Super 2000 cup next year within the WRC championship. It would be a bit odd to have him and Petter in the same team but different cars, and I can't see Petter going to Super 2000 next year.

We'll have to se what happens - hopefully before Petter misses the first event of the season unlike last year!
8th October 2009, 21:33
Pinto

it was to be a two car team one been wrc the other S2000
8th October 2009, 21:47
pettersolberg29

I didn't realise that was 'legal' in the WRC, but if so it makes the plan more feasible.
8th October 2009, 22:03
Pinto

but will they not be just a private team
8th October 2009, 22:40
JFL

Eyvind don't have any plans about joining Petter, but off course he wants to.. But then he has to get a lot off new sponsors..(He's a working man.. :) ) The drivers that are in question at the moment(rumours) is Kimi, PG Anderson, H.Solberg , A.Mikkelsen, E.Brynildsen...
9th October 2009, 00:01
Tomi

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Originally Posted by JFL

Eyvind don't have any plans about joining Petter, but off course he wants to.. But then he has to get a lot off new sponsors..(He's a working man.. :) ) The drivers that are in question at the moment(rumours) is Kimi, PG Anderson, H.Solberg , A.Mikkelsen, E.Brynildsen...

Kimi who?
9th October 2009, 00:14
Barreis

The Ice Man..
9th October 2009, 00:39
Tomi

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Originally Posted by Barreis

The Ice Man..

lol sure yes, wont never happen.
9th October 2009, 04:56
Helstar

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Originally Posted by noel157

So according to Monsieur Quesnel Petter has bought the C4 and a 2nd car worth of spares. Citroen say they have to make money next year

Holy ... I thought that only Mr.Wilson wanted money, so now we know they are both equally greed ! =)

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