2010 Cars, teams, drivers

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Originally Posted by Alvaro_Rally

I don´t know if the car will have any evolution for the next season but for me the main problem of the car is behid its steering wheel... for sure Basso is a very fast driver but they need a driver with international experience (Garde was the good one...).

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It's opposite way unfortunately.

Basso was the only one to keep pace in Abarth in international competition (for the price of enormous risk). Even Rossetti's shinning star burnt out in Abarth. All others who drove works Abarth were nowhere near the top (Duval, Alen, Casier, Fuster, Scandola, Cronin or Sousa in PWRC). In fact there was no works Abarth as all official cars were run by Grifone and Procar.

Out of interest, will the Fiesta make more appearances this season? I know Ford aren't officially taking part in the IRC, but will privateers use it in the IRC or will they be forced to enter the S2000 WC in the WRC?

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Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze

]It's opposite way unfortunately.

Basso was the only one to keep pace in Abarth in international competition (for the price of enormous risk). Even Rossetti's shinning star burnt out in Abarth. All others who drove works Abarth were nowhere near the top (Duval, Alen, Casier, Fuster, Scandola, Cronin or Sousa in PWRC). In fact there was no works Abarth as all official cars were run by Grifone and Procar.

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I absolutely agree.

Actually the problem is that Basso is "alone" in Abarth, that´s why I think they need an experienced driver to be Basso´s team mate.

Only Basso (and disappointing Alen) has had a complete season with the Abarth. Why not a complete season for another "top driver" with experience in other S2000 cars? I´m sure it would be good for the car and the team.

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Originally Posted by alleskids

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.
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If only Racing Lions came with two 207s too for Ucci and Travaglia... :rolleyes:

It probably means nothing, but Eyvind Brynildsen and Stephane Sarrazin have both joined the Ramsport Team group on Facebook in the last day. Maybe a pair of Fiesta's for them in the IRC this year?

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Originally Posted by pettersolberg29

It probably means nothing, but Eyvind Brynildsen and Stephane Sarrazin have both joined the Ramsport Team group on Facebook in the last day. Maybe a pair of Fiesta's for them in the IRC this year?

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Stephane Sarrazin? Mmm, that's interesting. Surely as a Peugeot Le Mans/Sprtscar driver, they wouldn't let him drive a Ford, unless they were releasing him from his contract.

I joined the group aswell ;)

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Originally Posted by urabus-denoS2000

I joined the group aswell ;)

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and what car did they gave you? :roll:

Yeah, I thought Sarrazin was having a Pug 207 again this year, so thought it odd to see him join the Ramsport page.

What is more baffling is that urabus-denoS20000 is also rumoured to be getting a Fiesta. He joined the page as well so maybe a 3 car team with Sarrazin and Brynildsen?

He (Urabus Deno) has Subaru..