Abbring is going to test the Polo WRC for the first time at the end of this month and will be a VW Junior again next year.
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Abbring is going to test the Polo WRC for the first time at the end of this month and will be a VW Junior again next year.
Very nice for the Dutchman!
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What happened to Mikkelsen? or VW will run more cars?Quote:
Originally Posted by MartijnS
Dont know, but just saw this article:
VW to field three Polos in 2012; Latvala and Sordo favoured to join Ogier | Motors TV
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Wiegand will drive a Fabia as third official VW driver in Germany next to Ogier and Mikkelsen.
How does Dani benefit by being possibly a third wheel to the Seb and Jari show at VW (if these rumors are even slightly accurate); as opposed to staying with whatever Mini crawls into the barn with next year where he would be the top man.
Driving full season for example.Quote:
Originally Posted by Plan9
and quite possibly him being No 2 instead of 3.
Fastest tarmac driver without win?!
Would be cool if this happened. Didn't someone from VW HQ confirm that there was only going to be 2 Polo's next year?
From the 4th round of the championship they now say 3 cars. However, if FIA re-introduce the three car team it could be all season. Some speculation that FIA may insist on the 3rd car being driven by a young driver, Mikkelsen? Or if there is no restriction on age maybe Sordo. All that I am hearing about VW points to Ogier, Latvala and Mikkelssen.
Rumours on a norwegian forum that Mikkelsen is signed with vw :)
This is no rumour... they signed him long time ago... the question is for 2nd or 3rd supporting driver ?Quote:
Originally Posted by skarderud
I'm sure he already has a contract with Volkswagen UK....even though he is driving a Skoda UK car.
However, Ogier, Mikkelsen & Sordo/ Latvala would be a good set up. Personally, I'd have Sordo over Latvala....guaranteed solid finishes to back up Ogier. Can Latvala be trusted over a season to rack up points? Though, sooner or later the penny must drop with him.
Latvala is a good choice from a financial point of view... with him it is one car less to maintain and run... he has a good manager.
And I think Latvala playing the second fiddle is suiting him best.
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how many championships did ford win with Latvala second fiddle ???Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
Exactly...
With Ogier and Latvala in the same team it will be a very interesting season next year and it will definately test the budget of the VW team... if the rumours are true of course.
I think VW are making the right move with Latvalla. Citroen will be finally dethroned 2013.
No.Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
dont agree at all.Dont forget also that while Malcolm is patient with ''cheap''Jaris endless exits,is not going to be same with Vw.Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
Dani was a better choice imho at all levels.
this is not going to change, Latvala has strong financial backing...Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Only because they won't be in the WRC.Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
Unfortunately.
VW are not worried about finance.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
They are in the WRC to win and will spend what it takes.
No.Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfiend
... to get more :DQuote:
Originally Posted by rallyfiend
Abbring said to Dutch tv this weekend in Germany that he will be driving an equal amount of rallies as Mikkelsen next year.
Let's see for how long Hänninen has the motivation to drive to dominant victories in European village rallies... (Yes, I did aggravate a bit.)Quote:
Originally Posted by MartijnS
I agree with you, but I think the reason why VW didn't get Juho is that he is "old" for them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Juha_Koo
In what way do you think Hanninen has any influence on Abbring?Quote:
Originally Posted by Juha_Koo
Why would VW need Latvala? They already have Ogier to win the drivers championship, and Mikkelsen to (help) win the manufacturers champ. I dont see why they would need Latvala?
If there is any link with Latvala to VW it would make sense that Jari is approaching VW and not VW approaching Jari. I say this because of the rumours of Ford switching to IRC and MW being unhappy with the short, fat idiot Todt and how he handled the TV coverage thing.
Maybe JML approach VW because he wants to stay in WRC and not compete in an S2000 car?
Thats my theory anyway :)
If Ford leave the WRC, it's because they're leaving the sport, not because they're moving to another branch of the sport. There is no chance Ford of Europe would fund anything other than World Championship level motorsport.Quote:
Originally Posted by tfp
I am of course saying 'Ford', not M-Sport.
If Ford leave, then M-Sport will go wherever there is customers.
VW approached Latvala last season.Quote:
Originally Posted by tfp
M-Sport can successfully do both series. I can imagine larger IRC program with Basso, Flodin or another driver next year but as You said I also don't think Ford would go there with the official team.
Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfiend
That makes sense, Ford want maximum exposure like any manufacturer. But I wonder about the TV ratings? Maybe exposure wise there isnt much difference between the two series?
But was that before the multi-million euro deal with Ogier?Quote:
Originally Posted by noel157
Or do both, why not, if there is money to be made, more than likely MW would be there :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Latvala is a nice source of money for any team and he is fast... he just is not top level when it comes to the full package.
I still think they'd be better off with Sordo, Ogier-Latvala is a too much explosive combination.
Could you please remind us from where Latvala's money come from?Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T