There was a list doing the rounds way back at the start of the year which had all the planned rallies for Citroen and Khalid. So I believe Australia has been on his programme for a while.
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There was a list doing the rounds way back at the start of the year which had all the planned rallies for Citroen and Khalid. So I believe Australia has been on his programme for a while.
More chance of winning the event for the team than coming in 15th position...Quote:
Originally Posted by BigWorm
Another major change in personnel at Citroen Racing
http://www.rallysportmag.com.au/home...citroen-racing
Mickelsen says on instagram that he has an intensive 4 week French language course starting today. Looks like he's signed up
I think you're missing the point. Without Khalid they'd be without funding. Since the team is named after his backing, it's pretty obvious it's a lot of money he brings in to the team. So without the cash, Citroën maybe wouldn't be as good as it is now, you know?Quote:
Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1
Without Khalid's friendship and support Kris Meeke might not have got the Citroen test drives in Finland and Australia 2013. In 2013/2014 I seem to recall media were suggesting Khalid had some influence on Citroen driver selections. I do not recall anything in last 2 years suggesting Khalid still had some influence on driver selections.
Can anyone with a better memory than me clarify
Or wants to know how to order a beer in his local pub......Quote:
Originally Posted by Nelly
Or has a 4-week gap in his schedule until his next paid (read that anyway you want...!) employment gig?
Goodbye Meeke, hello Mikkelsen. That's what I believe anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nelly
Think so, too.Quote:
Originally Posted by tomhlord
We'll all see tomorrow when the entry list in published for Spain.
Entries close tomorrow, not the entry list.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli
I suspect Citroen will have to put out a news release to declare what they've done.
My bad, but as you said they'll probably put out a news release and uncover the C3 R5.Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfiend
Becsy reckons something is getting announced this week - https://twitter.com/Becsywecsy/statu...19123644633088
Wonder who tests the R5, maybe Bergkvist?
Hope this time will find an appropriate driver for the evolution of the r5.it will be a really big shame if the situation will be repeated after the c3 wrc fiasco.Loeb could be the best choice.
I have no problem with the man who brought funds to Citroen from Abu Dhabi.
My point is it's a waste of seat if he drives and not Mikkelsen
Just like giving Eric Camili a seat instead of someone who will perform for the team a few years ago!
if you think deeper he doesn't take anyones seat,it's the same situation as Matthew Wilson.Quote:
Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1
I don't think it is. It must be a term that if Abu Dhabi sponsors Citroën, Khalid should drive a pair of events. Same thing when Abu Dhabi backed Ford, he drove a lot of rallies. It's obvious that he won't bring any results to the team, but he brings the team funds which is why Citroën let's him drive a few events.Quote:
Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1
Meeke is still under contract til the end of 2018.
Mikkelsen-Meeke-Breen is a decent line-up for Citroen.
Yeah I think him driving and being seen on the TV brings more interest for Abu Dhabi to keep sponsoring rallying.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigWorm
So is Lefebvre who you've omitted. If Citroen don't think it's working I'm sure they can pay any of the existing guys out of the final year of their contracts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
"Citroen WRC drivers Craig Breen and Stephane Lefebvre plus current French Tarmac Championship leader and Citroen WRC2 competitor Yoann Bonato will complete the C3 R5's initial running on gravel, with asphalt testing to follow soon after."Quote:
Originally Posted by BigWorm
https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/1...r5-for-wrc2erc
No Meeke. Very interesting....
You can take that two ways, one they don't want him involved (for any of the various theories earlier in this topic), or two he is too busy trying to fix the other really ugly Citroen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
As for the C3 R5, other than being another ugly Citroen, is it just me or is the opening in the front bumper quite small?
Not just you!! I've noticed that too!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Munkvy
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This C3 R5 gives them an excuse to demote Lefebrve for most of the rallies next year. They'll need someone to showcase the car on the world stage after the other poor R5s PSA developed, and the current C3 appearing a dud.
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Originally Posted by er88
Agree, but I´m not so sure about this regarding decisions of Matton in the past.
Something going on with the front vent...........cooling was a big issue on the 208 :
http://i.imgur.com/rLCxeUC.jpg
Would agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by er88
Citroen have quite a few issues - one of whom is Matton; but I bet he keeps his position. His leadership leaves a lot to be desired.
Citroen confirms Catalunya lineup: https://twitter.com/Yves_Matton/stat...46652133810176
Meeke, Lefebvre, Al Qassimi
"Obviously, Craig Breen's fans will be disappointed that he is not competing in Spain, but I have to contend with budget restrictions that mean we can't enter any more cars," - Matton. https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/...-spain-949574/
So don't enter Lefebvre then.Quote:
Originally Posted by tomhlord
This tweet here from Matton shows they've effectively ruled themselves out of the fight for Mikkelsen's contract in 2018.
https://twitter.com/Yves_Matton/stat...48285899104256
I know he's pretty much nailed on at Hyundai now but it's still not been announced yet.
i dont think there was a big fight for Mikkelsen. Over the 3 rallies he underperformed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
Imo, this really reads like they didn't have enough money for both Ogier and Mikkelsen next year.
For Citroen's sake I really hope they get at least 1 experienced and stable driver to sort out the car and bring results. Meeke is neither.
In the Citroen press release Matton congratulates Mikkelsen on securing a drive at Hyundai for 2018.Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
Another interesting quote is also "At the start of the season, Craig's programme was planned over 11 rallies"Quote:
Originally Posted by tomhlord
Well, they only run 3 cars and have to make space for Al Qassimi