Looked like the DMacks understeered a bit. Do they then bolt on a Michelin set just to compare, on tests like this one?
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Looked like the DMacks understeered a bit. Do they then bolt on a Michelin set just to compare, on tests like this one?
Malcolm Wilson interview about Ford exiting WRC and future of M-sport
Malcolm Wilson on Ford's Departure and Plans Going Forward
Sordo closer to Citroen seat than Solberg as he's first choice driver according to autosport source.
[REFLIST][/REFLIST]Just for the record, it's Rally Sanremo - not San Remo (a common mistake in here). To me Sanremo, Tour de Corse and Monte Carlo should be permanent on the calendar. It's the 3 classic tarmac rallies.Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfun
Someone reporting on Autosport that Sordo will do 10 rounds next year with Prodrive?!
Any confirmation?
Another story is circulating that Novikov has signed agreement with DMack Russia and that is why he is driving DMack in Spain (M-Sport has an agreement with Michelin). Any further news concerning next season and DMack?
It's true that M-Sport has an agreement with Michelin, but they did also run Tänak on DMACK's at rally GB last year and Ricardo Triviño at Rally Mexico this year. Most of the DMACK run cars this year has been run/prepared by Autotek Motorsport (Martin Prokop at Rally Argentina and Rally Spain, Jari Ketomaa at all his rounds this year, and now Novikov at Rally Spain)Quote:
Originally Posted by bluuford
Probably no Rally Spain for Ramona Karlsson
Not clear with the insurance company after the fire in New Zealand.
What is not clear?Quote:
Originally Posted by MTA
Presumably the settlement of the claim - hence no cash for hire or replacement.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
Maybe you know where the car was insured? Insurance companies often cover fire damage only if fire happens because of accident, so maybe there is a problem...Quote:
Originally Posted by MTA
I have no more information, just read it on her blog.
Decision from Rally Sardinia:
http://www.rallyitaliasardegna.com/p...ision_n._1.pdf
I don't know what the normal type of insurance rally drivers have is like, but that's a real shame - dealing with insurance companies is stressful enough, trying to prove to them that a random fire during an event is not your fault, or that it is covered, would be torture! And add that to trying to find funds in the interim if the insurance company doesn't want to pay... what an unlucky season for this team. I hope it's not their last.Quote:
Originally Posted by MTA
Paddon tuning up for Spain with Red Bull colours.
WRC Rally Catalunya - Red Bull Skoda Testing - YouTube
ANy news/rumours about the FIA/promotor meetings that have been going on this week? :)
he is testing for rally Sweden 2013 :) ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Humber
if the gravelpart of Spain is like this, dust will not be any problem. only the need for snowtyres
Probably tested in Austria that's why the snow is there. Not the best stage for getting good setups for Spain gravel and asphalt stages.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/103920Quote:
Originally Posted by Allyc85
Verstuurd van mijn ARCHOS 80G9 met Tapatalk
Interview with Al-Attiyah, who says that he's meeting Malcolm Wilson tonight and if everything goes as planned there will be a 3 car Qatar team next year :)
Nasser - The Saviour of M-Sport? | Spreaker Online Radio
Ok, so Nasser will be in one car for the events he chooses - predictions for the other 2 seats? Tanak as No 2 I think, but who as team leader?Quote:
Originally Posted by MartijnS
Petter maybe? And Mads in Adapta car possibly
Great news the agreement between Nasser and M-Sport.
I don't think Petter, but Mads as leader might be near the truth - What is the betting that the 3rd car carries 'Team Nepotism' sponsorship when Nasser isn't using it ;)
The end for Proton... (Autosport)
If Malcolm puts Mads in a Qatar car, he loses the income from having a separate Adapta car...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
this is business.
Mads said that he will participate in WRC 2013 only as a factory driver because he lacks of funds. That's why he's also negotiating with Citroen about the next year. Personally I'm not sure if he's ready for number 1, but definately is one of the best options for second facory driverQuote:
Originally Posted by rallyfiend
True but Adapta could shop around for the best package and Citroen may have room for a quick customer. I don't think Mads and Adapta can be taken for granted.Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfiend
Ok thanks Rage82 - that makes it more important that Malcolm acts quickly to secure his No 1 -
Bet that Mikko is hoping Mads isn't in the same team as him ;)
That's true! Mads is almost on par with Mikko on gravel speedwise. He's improving very quickly on tarmac and with proper testing he can become a big threat for everybody.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
Mads in par with Mikko?..
Mads is far too good now to be having to buy a drive. He’s quite right in wanting a Factory drive – and he deserves one.
Nasser and M-Sport
Al-Attiyah chasing M-Sport deal - Yahoo! Eurosport UK
But NZ is better then Aus in my opinion. More of a feel of history and real rally. True rally spectators and fans. Yes, Coffs Harbour pulls people in from across the country but I think because NZ has had the same location (one island) for more then how ever long they've been around - I feel NZ should see the calendar more then Aus... but Australia is needed. Unless it's back in Perth - but the local government stopped supporting it...Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
Mikko Markkula will be Mikkelsen's new codriver, already from Spain onwards.
Mikkelsen wechselt Beifahrer*:: rallye-magazin.de
I wonder why...?
Ola becomes 44 in winter. Maybe it is time to do something else in his life as well?Quote:
Originally Posted by EightGear
Could be, but Mikkelsen is at the point of breaking through at WRC level, I can imagine Ola would like to be a WRC regular as well.
Maybe VW put some pressure behind it (remember Abbring switching Lara Vanneste for Fred Miclotte)
What about Hanninen though?
Interesting news...
Ola is notably older than Mikkelsen, that's the main reason. Mikkelsen will change pacenote language to English.
Hänninen hasn't released any info about his programme next season. There are few internationally experienced codrivers free, so shouldn't be a problem.
I totally understand the circumstances Rally Australia's move to the eastern seaboard, but for me Rally Australia is, and always will be, based in Perth.Quote:
Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1
Unless you have been there to experience the spectator side of the event (stage locations, view points, city based SS stage, the ball bearing road surface and the whole amphitheatre surrounding the Bunnings Jumps, etc.) then anything they do in an eastern based rally pales in comparison.
Would love to see it return to Perth. Such a unique rally with it's ball bearing gravel. But New Zealand definitely needs to be on the calendar every year, but then again I suppose I am biased.Quote:
Originally Posted by grugsticles
As far as i concern, Ola has wife and 2 kids. That Can be a reason. He also was codriver when Erik veiby's (Andreas' manager and Owner of EVENrally) son made his rallydebut at rally hedemarken. Maybe they have other plans on home soil :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Juha_Koo