I think Juho is not sure for SWRC.Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
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I think Juho is not sure for SWRC.Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
no hanninen so far...Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
Oh yeah, my mistake. I can see him entering a few rounds though probably, while PG may be in Sweden? Should still be a good season...just a shame that Tanak and Hanninen couldnt add to it.
Hänninen? I don't think so unfortunately...Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
PG only in one round for the year? :(Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
He's trying to get some programme with Mellers/Proton in S-WRC/APRC and apparently has budget for 2 or 3 WRC events too, maybe in Fiesta.
I only mentioned PG in Sweden as I don't see him as competing at the top anywhere else! See noel157 above for more info :)Quote:
Originally Posted by tfp
Congratulations to Hayden. It has been a hell of a long time since a Kiwi has been in a top-flight rally series. It seems that he may be well placed to drive a Polo next year in Germany if VW go ahead with there plans according to this article:
Motorsport: Paddon secures international S2000 drive - Sport - NZ Herald News
Tolis, can you translate what Dani said?
I still think it would be hard to see anyone other than Ogier winning the SWRC title at this stage but it will be interesting to see how many of the younger drivers can meet his benchmark.
its far easier to reach the limits of an s2000 than a WRC so my guess is that although the favourite Ogier will have competition for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Plan9
Basically that they'll be news about Mini WRC 2012 on Thursday.Quote:
Originally Posted by Plan9
I can see Mikkelsen winning a couple of the early rounds while Ogier gets used to the Fabia - I certainly dont see Ogier walking it eitherQuote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Drivers like ogier/Loeb ects do not need to "get use" of cars....they just drive them.
Hi,Quote:
Originally Posted by tolis
Sordo is telling that he would like to say that he is going to race the full championship, but at this moment he doesn't know anything about his future. On Thursday's meeting he's going to hear the plans of the team, but I can tell you that it's sure that Mini's not going to do full championship.
Not necessarily are they right on the limit immediately though, especially when its a whole change of class from WRCQuote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
PG is very close closing a deal with Proton about doing SWRC 2012, according to local newspaperQuote:
Originally Posted by tfp
only because they can have pretty much unlimited testing, unlike privateers.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
I dont think this will be an problem for Ogier, he won Monte Carlo back in 2009 in an S2000 and fighting for the win in 2010 before retiring with an electrical fault.Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
It's not even a real change of class. S2000 and WRC rules are except engine, wing and several details exactly same.
ogier was not having unlimited testing before 2011, but still was on the pace a lot of the times during 2010. he is a natural talent, dont forget he was leading rally gb in his first outing in a wrcQuote:
Originally Posted by denkimi
But he hasn't finish in GB yet!Quote:
Originally Posted by makinen_fan
Only on the occasions when he has really wanted to ;) . I do recall someone looking a lot like him winning the Monument power stage this year but then that was last month so my memory may be flawed (booze and age, what's your excuse?)Quote:
Originally Posted by rage82
Sarrazin and Bouffier at Monte-Carlo with the evo12 207 S2000 ??? :confused:
@Craig_Breen
Confirmed! SWRC in my Fiesta S2000 and ran by Tom Gahan Motorsport. Can't wait to start Monte Carlo and let leg two of my dream continue!
Craig Breen - Autosport
I thought that Ogier would not compete in the SWRC as the testing is limeted, while VW wants to do a lot of testting before al 13 rallies?
I don't think testing the Fabia is no 1 priority, no? Keeping Ogier match fit AND Polo testing is the priority.Quote:
Originally Posted by alleskids
Uh oh....I thought Mini would have signed up eventually.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Must say that I'm dissapointed.
Hopefully it will go to Eurosport but probably too late now to have any decent coverage for Monte.Quote:
Originally Posted by Allyc85
Go eurosport!!!
Why has VJM-Motorsport's programme with Citroen been reduced? Does Paris need the cars for better drivers? I was wondering if they were going to change manufacturer as a result because it seems a bit of a slap in the face after all the money they spent this season.
If I remember right Van Merksteijns are too busy with their business.
Tanak on 2012 with Dmack tyres?
Ford testing with Michelin | Best of Rally Live
Go Sky :D all motorsports they produce, it's only in Full HD (1080)!Quote:
Originally Posted by Allyc85
Eurosport broadcasts only with crappy upscaled-HD (720), even the live events!! :(
Quality isn't only about screen resolution.Quote:
Originally Posted by Motorsportfun
This is a little off pieste but I believe that moving to Sky would be a terrible thing. If not terrestrial uk coverage then either continue with ESPN or move back to Eurosport.
For a sponsor is a much important thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Josti
Sky could combine its great tv production with a company like Infront!
Plenty of examples in the history of rally sport of leading prodigies.Quote:
Originally Posted by makinen_fan
But leading is not winning!
It's a good feeling anyway.