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There should be no need to designate drivers as no.1 or no.2. This should work itself out naturally and when one driver no longer has the chance to win the title then the other one should support. I don't like this talk of team orders before the season has even started, it might be unwise to put all your eggs in one basket.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Another Wilson's mistake.
Doesn't the first driver have to be nominated to the FIA? I thought it does.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
So clearly this will just be noticed when the registration is made anyway...
Let we all hope.
There is a difference between the number on the door and how you treat your drivers.Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfiend
Just think Mikko could nearly have been "No.1" at Citroen next year if this years championship had worked our differently....
First driver must be nominated during the registration of the manufacturer. It can be changed in case of Force majore.No such rule for manufacturer team.Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfiend
Malcolm's words are quite clear. "if he's running first with somebody else second and Jari-Matti third, we're not going to ask him to pull over". So except that, if Petter can help Latvala on points, (presumably without sacrificing manu-points) this will happen, likely from first rally.
But... with the new starting orders I can't really see that this will be too much of a disadvantage. It will only be a swap at the last stage, not like Petter has to sweep the road for everyone. So these situations where tactics come into play are not likely to occur very often, with 4-6? cars in contention.
And Petter is still a question mark. Being without a stable environment for so many years makes it not so predictable what he may accomplish. But the point is he'll have better support than for many years, which he's really happy about, so it will just be very exciting to see what he can do.
I don't think the driver 2 tag is much of a concern to him. The speed and reliability of the Fiesta, and obviously his own performance, will each play big roles, while tactics come end of the season likely will not make any difference.
Another forum mistake from you Barreis! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Petter after first test, also commenting on coming back to Ford and his respect for Latvala.
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