To fight for a win in WRC and IRC is not the same..
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To fight for a win in WRC and IRC is not the same..
Fiat is considering returning for another season in the IRC with 3 drivers, starting in Monte Carlos, with Basso, Rossetti and Scandola. Alen has a contract for 2010, but apparently the management of Fiat does not have plans for him. The decision for the 2010 season will be taken in the days to come. Director Nicola Gullino be replaced by Gabrielle Palmitesta.
Nicolas Vouilloz is in contact with Skoada France for a limited program, starting also in Monte Carlo. He will test the Fabia S2000 this weekend.
Good news about Skoda and Nico. I like how the IRC brings out these national efforts that hark back to the good old days of rallying. Peugeot UK, Skoda France etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by alleskids
As for Abarth. Part of me thinks why bother.
I'd prefer them to take a year out and get a new car sorted for 2011 in the WRC. Otherwise they will just be making up the numbers in an outdated car and pull out a year later - basically delaying the inevitable.
Man you are making the worst one liners ive ever seen. Seriously, dont fool yourself. In 2009, the competition in IRC was often harder and more qualitative than in WRC.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
More drivers fighting for the win = more fight.
1+1=2.
Wrc was crap this year. IRC was not. Deal with it.
So far I have heard Nicolas Vouilloz linked with:
- Works Abarth seat
- Proton
- Buying own 207
- Skoda
Hopefully one of them comes true :)
Put any of this IRC drivers to beat Seb.Loeb in WRC..Quote:
Originally Posted by J.Lindstroem
Well, start looking in WRC. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Loeb is an incredible driver and he is far from the average WRC driver.
Look at the rest of the field.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
There are IRC-drivers that can beat Mikko, Sordo, Latvala, P.Solberg, H.Solberg, Wilson, Rautenbach, Ogier. Any day.
You can't say that i am totaly wrong.
:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
The car may not have the winning potential. But the drivers have.Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
I enjoy watching the massive efforts of Basso and Rosetti while they're trying to catch others with an uncompetitive car.
I don't want to start an IRC v. WRC (although I prefer the IRC as a rally fan) but in my opinion there are no drivers in the IRC who could beat Mikko, Loeb, Sordo, Solberg, Latvala or maybe Ogier and Henning.Quote:
Originally Posted by J.Lindstroem
There is a definate front 5 in the WRC (poss. 6 with Kimi) and these 5 are way above any other drivers in any other rally tournament in my view.