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English Press Conference - Paris Motor Show 2012 - Citroen
english version of press conf
Citroen continues with Mikko and partial program for Seb
Citroën officially in 2013 with Abu Dhabi with Hirvonen. Loeb selected programme, 2nd driver isn't announced yet. Loeb will start Monte Carlo.
So it's now official: Only partial programme for Sebastien Loeb in 2013 starting with Monte Carlo
A part-time program for Loeb in 2013. http://www.motorsportforums.com/images/icons/icon14.png
Teilzeitprogramm für Loeb*:: rallye-magazin.de
Colin Clark reports in Tweeter that Kris Meeke is testing a Citroen next week... I cannot see him as a #2 for Citroen, prob privateer
I think (and hope) Neuville will be the 2nd driver. His name appeared on the boards with images when the DS3 arrived on the stand...
Abu dhabi must like hirvonen!
this means someone else than loeb actually can be WC next season?
and what with hirvonen? hyundai maybe?
good citroen is still there, and exiting to see what happens next months. msport can loose som privateers now :)
Hirvonen stays with Citroën... But I dont know if they will continue in 2014, maybe Peugeot will enter WRC again??Quote:
Originally Posted by skarderud
Neuville and Sordo.Quote:
Originally Posted by dupanton
Brand new era...
I'd be very happy to see Neuville take Loeb's seat for a few rallies to get him factory experience, however if Citroen plan to pull out of WRC at the end of next year maybe better to go for Sordo or Solberg as there is no point looking for long-term prospects with only 1 season to go! If they plan to be here for the long haul then developing Neuville is wise.
No, Citroen's WRC future is "secured", at least for 2013:
Citroen's World Rally Championship secured by partnership with Abu Dhabi - WRC news - AUTOSPORT.com
The future of WRC is looking promising for the next few years. There's 1 factory seat in VW and two more in Hyundai. So who can be the factory drivers for those two teams? What do you think gyus?
A lot of options.
IF Mini does get their **** together it will be even better.
Meeke, Mikkelsen, Abbring, Paddon, Ostberg, Novikov, PGA, Hanninen all deserve a factory seat IMO.
Mikkelsen and Abring have said they're contracted for next year. Apparently VW are still going to run a Skoda programme of some kind in WRC next year to keep them match fit. Starting Portugal I think it said (Autosport)Quote:
Originally Posted by EightGear
Meeke - probably only rated for a UK-derived drive owing to his passport.
Ostberg - would Malcolm want to give up both the income he currently gets, plus have to possibly pay him in a factory seat? That's a big hit to his business.
Novikov - he'd want to bring a big wedge of cash. He's still too inconsistent.
At last.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kielder
Yeh but that's what I mean - if they pull out at the end of 2013 after developing Neuville next year then it would be a waste. Better to go out with a bang and get a complete, world class driver for the last year, and out of the available/semi-available driver only Petter and Sordo classify as that. If they're going to compete another 5 years then develop Neuville as by 2014/15 he may be the new Loeb? Who knows?Quote:
Originally Posted by Prisoner Monkeys
They will continue in WRC after 2013 but not with Citroën brand. They will just bring back the Lion.
The series seems to be going along quite nicely without a promoter!Quote:
Originally Posted by RAS007
I've been away from rally news for a while so excuse my ignorance! But is this 100% or just increasingly likely?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Until Peugeot prepares 208 WRC it is not 100%. But looks like the natural flow of PSA's involvement.Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
Okay cheers, I knew this was in the pipeline from a while back but just wanted to be sure!Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
About the Citroen and Abu Dhabi contract I believe it’s longer than one year. If I recall it correctly Abu Dhabi left M-Sport because Ford couldn’t commit for a five-year contract. If Citroen leaves after 2013 it could be Peugeot Abu Dhabi WRT.
I dont understand why he couldnt be a citroen driver, given the right car and backing he will win rallies, and i dont think he could afford to be a citroen privateer anyway.
(reply to makinen_fan about meeke)
Hyundai has officially pulled out of North American motorsports. Focusing on WRC venture. Interestingly, it seems that VW is dipping into WRC funds for the 2013 GRC season, and will probably be the main promoter of Xgames in Germany next year - I wouldn't disregard Spain, as well. Crazy world of automotive sport, we live in.
I am curious how PSA will pay for both WRC and the WTCC program. I know they are no Prodrive but that's still a lot of money to find for a company that is in some financial difficulty.Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
"Abu Dhabi" is probably the main sponsor for this, perhaps WTCC also. Otherwise in current PSA financial situation, they couldn't afford even the scheduled 4 Rallies for Loeb next year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Plan9
So who will red bull back up next year? VW?
or no team, just being the promoter of WRC?
WTCC and WRC cars are similar in technical stuff, that sure helps. In previous years they did WRC, IRC and Le Mans in same time. That was sure more expensive...Quote:
Originally Posted by Plan9
Probably just the promoter.Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderem
This is long-term plan...Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
Red Bull never made negotiations with the FIA. It was german group Sportsman Media...Quote:
Originally Posted by MartijnS
World Motor Sport Council
The Sportsman Media Group and Red Bull Media House become the new global Promoter of the FIA World Rally Championship from 2013
Only one event outside Europe.
seat fitting for Khalid
http://pbs.twimg.com/media/A36hDXoCIAAJZZZ.jpg:large
Austrian sponsor will join the German counterpart.
Anglo Saxon team will have an American energy drink livery
French will sit firmly with its Arab friends in 2013 :)
Great to see new sponsor in WRC