[WRC] News & rumours (part II)

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Originally Posted by RS

Ok, thanks.

I think the lost speed thing could partly be an illusion due to Mikko's increased competitiveness.

Agree on Sordo & Ogier, both are increasinly impressive. Hopefully there is some long time plan for JML to "get his mojo back"

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They did interview Hirvonen too, he also will change his driving to more bold and arrogant, and he said also in 1 earlier interview that last season he hesitated too much with changing settings right away when he got some ideas, now he will risk more in that field too.

Marcus & Timo - Svully Dhabi Rally : http://planetemarcus.free.fr/svullydhabirally.htm

There is a story in Finnish media that North One Sport has given time to Automobile Club de Monaco till 17th of February to tell North One if they come back to WRC or not. This is said to be one time offer if they say no to WRC now doors are closed for good.

http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/ralli/uut...010/01/1045234

I think the Monte rally can easily do without WRC, were WRC and more over the WRC teams (Volkswagen, Citroen) demand a prestigues rally like Monte Carlo in the championship. Rallye Monte Carlo has more aces in their hand then WRC has in this poker game

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Originally Posted by DonJippo

There is a story in Finnish media that North One Sport has given time to Automobile Club de Monaco till 17th of February to tell North One if they come back to WRC or not. This is said to be one time offer if they say no to WRC now doors are closed for good.

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From past experience, Automobile Club de Monaco does NOT respond well to deadlines or other pressure ... THEY are Rally Monte Carlo, THEY will decide what they want to do.... if WRC makes pressure, IRC will give them good conditions and welcome them with open arms (as they did the last 2 editions)

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Originally Posted by ProRally

From past experience, Automobile Club de Monaco does NOT respond well to deadlines or other pressure ... THEY are Rally Monte Carlo, THEY will decide what they want to do.... if WRC makes pressure, IRC will give them good conditions and welcome them with open arms (as they did the last 2 editions)

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So a self centred media and TV company (I guess a lot know what tv types are) think they can bully the most obstinate and self opinionated rally organisers into re-joining WRC. I can see this leading to Monte becoming a stand alone event, similar to Dakar and Le Mans with blanket Eurosport coverage, (again similar to cycling's Tour De France) IRC will eventually fade away and WRC will be the championship, but I guess without Monte.

Well, maybe is good for the promotor to know what events will be in the series, it somehow helps to sell, plan and develope. I have no problem with understanding this ultimatum, if monaco dont want to play, there is a need for a replacing event, a suitable can be difficult to find.
Personally its the same are they in or not.

There will be a extra entry to SWRC soon, he will drive Fiat Punto S2000 , more news this week

Gardemeister? Would be great to see.

a very bold move, as the Grande Punto was hardly a match for the Peugeot and the 2009 Skoda. Or has this new team made some improvements to the car? But is it a welcom new entry.