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So 2 good drivers in mini. On tarmac Sordo will be fast and on gravel now Atkinson can show real potential of the car. Biggest winner is Richards, more sold cars. :D
Don't think so after the tragedy I thought HRT wouldn't compete anymore this year.. Understandable but good for business isn't it.Quote:
Originally Posted by tolis
I think it'll be one from BRR who's an official partner of Ralliart Italy.
I think the potential on gravel has already been shown, Atko is good but he'd have nothing to teach Sordo or MeekeQuote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
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A privateer, with medium results in Finnish championship and no WRC experIence (Tahko) was faster than Armindo in Finland. I think that was the last straw that broke the camels back.Quote:
Originally Posted by tommeke_B
And we can see, what kind of results Atko will make, most probably much better than Armindos. So I see no point in him wasting any more money...
we are also going to see how bad the mini Araujo uses is... lets see if the accusations are true.
I was wrong then...Quote:
Originally Posted by Bartolbia84
We will never know.. As Atko will get the 'better' mini 01B ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Like Skoda UK. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Great to see Atko driving regularly Word Rally Car!
Shame for Araújo, but if you think about more the case it will open. There was only seven events for him in the beginning of the season and Armindo Araujo WRT (prepared by Motorsport Italia) was registered as a WRC Teams to contest the FIA World Rally Championship for Manufacturers. Seven events was enough to be eligible for the points, when being only WRC Teams.
They contested already the first Round in Monte Carlo, but after that Prodrive and their MINI WRC Team (already registered as a Manufacturers) noticed that it will be impossible for them to contest the whole WRC series.
And then Prodrive agreed with FIA that newly created WRC Team MINI Portugal (prepared by Motorsport Italia) was to replace MINI WRC Team in the series to contest the FIA World Rally Championship for Manufacturers.
They knew the situation already in February and there has been a lot of time to find new driver after Araújo has contested his program. It has to be remember that it was vital for Prodrive and also for BMW/MINI that some MINI team was registered as a Manufacturers team and contested the whole WRC series with two cars. Without this MINI John Cooper Works WRC would have never got the official homologation to be a World Rally Car.
The story will not tell how much Atkinson has to pay to drive Motorsport Italia´s MINI, but I would say that also Prodrive and BMW/MINI are supporting this program, because it is only way to achieve the homologation. After that Prodrive is able to sell new generation World Rally Cars and BMW has fulfilled their agreement with Prodrive. Hopefully the co-operation will continue next season, but I have a doubt...
Yes but Norwegian driver is some kind of tradition for Škoda UK. It used to be John Haugland and with Andreas Mikkelsen it's a kind of continuing the story. I even think John somehow participated on the career of Andreas at least I think he brought him to the steering wheel of Fabia S2000 in Škoda home event - Bohemia 2009...Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Pacheco
Good news for atko. lets hope he will show some good pace for the rest of the season, so maybe he can secure a No2 factory seat at citroen for next year, with Hirvo No1 as Loeb will end at the end of this season ;)
to be continued...
Even if he wins all stages and all events from now on, that thing is not going to happen. At best he is going to get support to drive some events next year as well...Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderem
He did nothing this year so here's the chance.
why not?Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Were the sponsors on Armindo's car affiliated to him or Motorsport Italia? I only ask as I think it will be interesting to see how the livery will change once Atko gets to Germany.
I hope they keep the black & white / chequered flag-livery.
They were definitely associated with him. And have been for some years during his PWRC days.Quote:
Originally Posted by Plan9
It shouldn't be such a surprise that he's been moved on. He was only really planning a 7 round campaign, and he's had 8.
They obviously have the budget to do the full 13, so why not get someone in who can both top that up and bring better results?
Perhaps it's part of Motorsport Italia's plan to secure a 2013 contribution from BMW.
I bet Kris Meeke feels a right plonker just now, why wouldnt Richards use him?Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfiend
Because Richards has nothing to do with this team.Quote:
Originally Posted by manta400
Chris Atkinson's car
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So, VW Scirocco R cup at the Nurburgring this weekend and VW's WRC drivers show the regulars how it's done.
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I'm pretty well surprised these cars are only 10 seconds per lap slower than the F1 monsters.Quote:
Originally Posted by EightGear
hmmmmm maybe the fact that he hasn't driven a full season for some time now ?? maybe because there are guys better than him ?? maybe because he is too old ?? maybe because Loeb will continue ???Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderem
this forum needs an age filter.
They're not using the full GP circuit, but the shortened version.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
So half a second is even bigger difference, provided cars are all the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
Which Sainz is one second behind?
Carlos sr. For those who haven't noticed, Kankkunen and Alen are also part of the field.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
Armindo with VW in 2013 beside Ogier.
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Have not stopped laughing
Older and future champions!
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That is quite amusing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Pacheco
The bosses at VW wouldn't even know who AA was.
I'm only hoping for an IQ filter. That way we could get rid of this kind of worthless drivel...Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
no.... i am one of the smarter people in here... sorry. plus is difficult to implement...Quote:
Originally Posted by oerigh
age is better and far easier and applicable.
Getting rid of NOT with that won't help, pretty sure it's quite high. :D And that article is hopefully from a joking site who makes fun of people sarcastically ? :pQuote:
Originally Posted by oerigh
I think an ego filter will help a lot in this case. Regarding the age filter, if you get rid of all the person below 30 as you suggest, i think you will feel a bit lonely on your forum. It shouldnt matter maybe as you are the best and the only one knowing the truth.
If loeb does stop, tell who do you think will take seat no 2 then???
Hmmmm.... let me think.... Hmmmmmm... maybe a guy they invested a serious amount of cash on this year ?? maybe a young guy with consistent scoring throughout the year ??? maybe a guy who proved is he third to none on tarmac and has experience with a team and happens to be from a country with a huge market ???Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderem
are these three enough ???? or you think they will go for a guy with a consistent crash record and who has really shown he cannot beat any of the other rivals ???
about the filter.... no posts for people below 20 and above 50... that should ensure my mental health...or whats left of it at least...
VW have been linked to Formula 1 on a pretty regular basis. Ever since the 2014 engine regulations were announced, this rumour pops up every six months or so. And while there has been some truth to it - VW openly admitted that they seriously considered it at one point - they have constantly shot down the rumours.Quote:
Originally Posted by Red bull
What?!? Why should VW get a driver fighting for 1st place and another for 10th?!?Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Pacheco