At that time Meeke was on thop and Neuville was a rooky - since that time....Quote:
Originally Posted by RJM
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At that time Meeke was on thop and Neuville was a rooky - since that time....Quote:
Originally Posted by RJM
...Yes and meeke would beat him still, he has a lot more years experiance in rally.Quote:
Originally Posted by amilk
Neuville is still growing, that's why they let him stay at Citroën Junior Team, next year he'll get for sure a podium! Spain will be interesting though this year for him. Also very marketable guy!
Or unless Mini has found someone else to run their factory team next year.Quote:
Originally Posted by alleskids
Atko and Kris with mini holds soma appeal. Buth they need to do something with the number 12 car first. It seems cursed.
Meeke should be joint Citroen junior team in 2013 with Neuville ;)
Hmmm..Quote:
Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1
Now confirmed that Sordo is the 2nd Citroen driver for 8 rallies in 2013. Looking for a source but I am 100% certain of this now as the person who told me is reliable.
100%
Sordo kehrt zu Citroën zurück*:: rallye-magazin.de
I'm waiting now for any news about JML and VW..
Also reported here if article is to be trusted. I hope to see Dani for full program though
Sordo kehrt zu Citroën zurück*:: rallye-magazin.de
The two biggest spineless in one team :) ))))) wouldnt believe it a few years ago
Cheers for finding the articles! From what I believe Sordo will compete a full program from after Rally Sweden next season if he fulfills certain criteria in his contract as Citroen do have a DS3 for him on the rounds Loeb comes in. However I don't think he is competing in Monte Carlo or Sweden.
DSTM!
Silly for him to go back but he will now have a proper chance with Citroen to win. Back in a strong team is what he needs.
Meeke will be junior at Citroen and JML is staying at Ford. VW have their guys don't worry
i am waiting about news of P.Solberg future.Will he stay with Ford?
Finally some transfer time. :D
Even though I like Dani as a driver I am a bit sceptic whether he will be fast next year with a DS3. He is so little time behind the wheel these days, especially no gravel driving which is his weak surface, he may have lost some of his skills, and probably will need some time to adapt to DS3.
We saw him in Argentina. First time in the fiesta, not that bad.
As of yet he hasn't been offered a deal, but I'd expect that to change. Especially if JML moves to VW as there aren't enough world class drivers around if JML, Ogier, Sordo, Loeb, Petter and Mikko are taken/not wanted. There are not 2 other drivers who are good enough to make up the Ford factory team out there.Quote:
Originally Posted by sete
Don't forget he worked in its development.Quote:
Originally Posted by makinen_fan
The car is very different now, but adaptation won't be a problem. Loeb's shadow or presence is going to be the problem.
I hope that Ford is not left without an experienced driver to lead the team as happened again back in 2004 when Gardemeister was leading the team
now in these situation i supposed that Latvala stay with Ford and P.Solberg will go to VW.
next question is if Sordo is going to Citroen does it mean end for Prodrive?
Prodrive will go on don't worry.
JML will stay at Ford.
How does this sound.
Petter Solberg to Mini/Prodrive. Can you get your head around that?
Don't worry Aswell as BMW will be back in bed with Prodrive to support it
gardemeister wasnt unexperienced driver-he isnt a good test driver, so in this was good Kresta.
I am fan of Petter for me is neceserry to hear he will be on the track in 2013 .-)
so it sound like perfect lineup for 2013-
CITROEN
Hirvo
Sordo/Loeb
FORD
Latvala
VW
Ogier
Mini
P.Solberg
Yeh but Gardemeister wasn't world class, and nowadays there are only 6 drivers I'd call world class and Solberg and JML are the only 2 who we don't know about yet. Ford need to go all out to keep them in my opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by sete
Petter back to Prodrive? Not a chance!Quote:
Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1
Yes I cannot that happening again. He had some pretty bad things to see about them and the way they managed the Subaru performance drop situation. I do not expect him to go to a Mini.
Also some news from Heyden Paddon are expected. He wrote on his Twitter account:
When one door closes, another opens. Some exciting news to come in a few days time. Thanks everyone for all the messages of support
Mini - Ostberg/Paddon.. Who knows, who knows
today in the morning i saw a M.Prokop on Prague airport to flight into England(Bournemouth)
We were saying the same for a possible return to Ford, so... let's just waitQuote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
maybe Petter will go to Hyundai for his experiences but he will lose one season of racing.who knows
Very true, but I can't picture it as Mini are no longer competitive and Petter would probably risk a year developing Hyundai or going private ahead of going to Prodrive/Mini I can imagine.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
Thing is MiNI would be doing much better and be more
Competitive if they had support and the money to work on the cars. If drivers could see this and see the potential when Prodrive will have the proper backing then perhaps Solberg and or other drivers would join the team
They had proper backing from subaru and last 3 seasons did nothing.
Partly because of their mediocre driversQuote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Japanese kept their cheque books in their pockets (from crisis) and their cats didn't approve of spending!!! (pet cats in Japan are the bosses, it's a funny joke - you must approve all business meetings with a cat at the table)
I reccon JML stays at Ford and if Petter doesn´t want or maybe better, has an offer from VW, we might see him there. Mads then will be #2 driver at Ford. VW might need a person of Petter´s caliber cheering up the brand.
(this is my speculations only, though)
Silly season has really started, me likey likey. :D
Like someone mentioned, Ford can't afford to loose both JML and Petter. Ostberg could be a worthy replacement for one of them, but I can't think of someone else who suits Ford's needs.
I'm afraid Prodrive Mini is dead and buried now they lost their driver....
But what other suggest is that Petter should lead Mini Prodrive as he also did back in those days in Subaru... and probably Atko joining him for no2 there :PQuote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
A doomed team already all over again