Lack of confidence isnt just 'in his head' if it's got a real cause ie. a big change in the road conditions faced due to starting last (on Sat) after starting first (on Thu/Fri) ...Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
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Lack of confidence isnt just 'in his head' if it's got a real cause ie. a big change in the road conditions faced due to starting last (on Sat) after starting first (on Thu/Fri) ...Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
The problem is that he's never had the funding to allow him to drive near to flat-out. Every rally, going back to 2019, could be his last if he crashes the car. Even this year, with the backing from a Monte Carlo sponsor, might not be for more than a rally or two.Quote:
Originally Posted by Negaiss
I dont claim he is the fastest but he could show much more speed than he's being able to.
Well, sorta. He's never had the luxury to be able to drive all the time like solberg or gryazin, so it's difficult to compare his speed to those rich guys.Quote:
Originally Posted by er88
But he most likely is not world class level. He could be multiple local champion, and be even pretty close to the absolute top in erc and wrc2. But he's not going to be world champion.
Monte has always been a mess from organization point of view.Quote:
Originally Posted by Franky
Which is a pityQuote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
what are these strange things on front bumper?
Sensors to gather information of the road surface.Quote:
Originally Posted by drive
This is same as Emil Bergkvist in 2017. And Tidemand. No funding, no top speed. Few rallies, no learning.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Itīs all about money or proper funding. And then also comes talent, of course.
I just listened to the Dirtfish podcast ft. Andrea Adamo.
He said Evans wont win the WDC due to facing two opponents at Hyundai. And Toyota having no team orders isnt how to win.
In Monte, he would've told Ogier to drop behind Evans as every point could be crucial.
Remind me please how many titles did Adamo win when he was competing against Toyota? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
'19 & '20 manu champion is not enough for you?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Guy knows a thing or two about this things...
When Ogier drives part time it only maters for him if he wins... if he is in second, he might as well be 13th...
I think towards the end of the year Kalle and Seb will give their positions to Evans, if he needs help. And if nothing changed from last year, Neuville and Tanak will have their car acting up in at least 2 or 3 rallies more than the Toyota, so to me Evans is still the favourite for the title - if he holds up mentally.
The post I quoted was all about the driver title.Quote:
Originally Posted by ictus
Adamo also said, that Evans is not as consistent as Neuville and Tanak. I don't know what exactly he meant by this, but he really knows something about rallying.
Things are different this year with Toyota only having one contender for the WDC, so it's more important that he gets the support. That was the context and why Adamo said they should use team orders which they've never needed before.