2010 Cars, teams, drivers

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9th December 2009, 09:26
Barreis

If he won WRC rally he musts be great..
9th December 2009, 10:44
Simmi

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Originally Posted by macksrallye

Duval has gone downhill very quickly since his season in the factory Citroen Xsara. He is still very capable but seems to be a little accident prone. I think if Chris Mellors get Duval in the car with other drivers like Loix not having a confirmed drive he seriousally needs to do some thinking.

When I see Duval I see a guy who has consistently failed to live up to his potential. The accidents speak for themselves, no matter what he was driving.

But saying all that I think Francois has a certain spark that a driver like Loix hasn't had for over ten years. What I mean by that is, for me, he has the raw ability to be right on the pace, and on his day be a match for anyone. Only problem is he is very seldom in this window of opportunity to do anything. And now he has also developed a negative reputation.

I still think of Duval as a quality driver. But a frustrating one like Latvala.
9th December 2009, 10:50
Francis44

I reckon he still can be faster than Loix, Loix had a dissapointing season. The 207 failed quite a few times but even when it was capable of going fast Loix couldn't be on the pace!!!!
9th December 2009, 11:19
bluuford

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Originally Posted by Simmi

When I see Duval I see a guy who has consistently failed to live up to his potential. The accidents speak for themselves, no matter what he was driving.

But saying all that I think Francois has a certain spark that a driver like Loix hasn't had for over ten years. What I mean by that is, for me, he has the raw ability to be right on the pace, and on his day be a match for anyone. Only problem is he is very seldom in this window of opportunity to do anything. And now he has also developed a negative reputation.

I still think of Duval as a quality driver. But a frustrating one like Latvala.

Actually, when he was still in Ford, he was doing well. Then he was fast and more reliable. a few retirements were caused by new Ford (For example engine in Cyprus 2003, Tour de Corse in 2004). In Citroen 5 retirements from 15 rallies. If he gets longer term contract and feels more secure then he might get the confidence back.
9th December 2009, 11:41
Mirek

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Originally Posted by Francis44

I reckon he still can be faster than Loix, Loix had a dissapointing season. The 207 failed quite a few times but even when it was capable of going fast Loix couldn't be on the pace!!!!

Actualy Loix was quite unhapy in Kronos since he often wasn't allowed to use his own setup in Kronos. Anyway Freddy is not like Meeke, but on his favorite events he's still able of fighting for victory (Ypres, Barum).
9th December 2009, 11:48
Francis44

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Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze

]Actualy Loix was quite unhapy in Kronos since he often wasn't allowed to use his own setup in Kronos. Anyway Freddy is not like Meeke, but on his favorite events he's still able of fighting for victory (Ypres, Barum).

I understand, but even with that some rally's where he was fast past years, he wasn't able to do so this year.

Look at Rali Vinho Madeira, Loix and other Kronos drivers were too far of the pace seeing that the team own in Madeira before, and then they say it was setup problems. Yeah right....Who can they fail to set up the cars seeing they own earlier and the roads were the same??!!
9th December 2009, 11:50
Mirek

It's ridiculous but it realy was wrong setup for first leg. Those problems with a lot of understeer came with new suspension used since Acores I think.
9th December 2009, 13:57
principe IRC

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Originally Posted by principe IRC

The young Spanish driver Jonathan Perez will make some races in IRC or ERC (not yet known) in his Renault Clio R3.

http://www.lne.es/deportes/2009/12/0...os/844570.html

The IRC/ERC program is false, it was an invention of journalists.
Sorry to inform you that fake news, today there is no rigorous information on the part of some journalists.
9th December 2009, 15:56
noel157

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Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze

]It's ridiculous but it realy was wrong setup for first leg. Those problems with a lot of understeer came with new suspension used since Acores I think.

Agree, this was the case as one crew member confirmed to me.
9th December 2009, 16:01
Tom206wrc

Australian champions Evans(Simon and wife Sue)in IRC 2010 with 207 S2000 ???? :eek: :confused:
http://www.rallysportmag.com.au/

Edit: oops news already reported on thread :s

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