He's been quoted in the past as saying he isn't interested in sitting alongside anyone else (though of course he could change his mind)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mise
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He's been quoted in the past as saying he isn't interested in sitting alongside anyone else (though of course he could change his mind)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mise
Cue "Loeb to McLaren" headlines......Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
WT
Maton said this:
"Citroen has confirmed the coveted number one will not be used when Loeb and Elena are not in action."
So Sordo will have what number? And Khalid?
Mikko #2
M-Sport #3/4 correct?
And so on?
We are Lost with the numbers :D .
I think Loeb has something in mind that he does not tell. All the the time he did not say wich and how much rallies he will compete until now, bet still he doesnt clearly say wich rallies. Maybe he thinks if he is able to win montecarlo ands also sweden and other drivers ar far behind in points he can rally until he does not win. I think 10th title sits in his mind no matter what he says in media.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6lUvBGeLKs&feature=g-all-u
Interviews with Loeb, Mikko and Sordo in the same channel.
The Shakedown in 2009 - 2011 is named "Sauertal" ADAC Deutschland-Rallye 2011 Shakedown und Showstart - YouTubeQuote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
In Blankenheim maybe parts of the Stages "Rallye Blankenheim" 2.Teil-5.ADAC Rallye Blankenheim 2011( M.W.Video ) - YouTube
Man City's Etihad Airways could be good enough for them? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Leon
Rallye-WM: News - Rallye-News - Rallye - motorline.ccQuote:
Originally Posted by Negaiss
this article says only 4 events for Loeb: Monte, Sweden, Argentinia and France...
Seb confirmed this four events officially today in Abu Dhabi on official presentation.
I wonder why Elena wasn't in abu dhabi...
it is actually nice to see sordo back at citroen... I really hopped for ostberg to have the seat, but it looks like sordo never really left the red familly.
any news on Neuville???
Nothing more than when the question was asked the other day.
I really hope that Prodrive can secure a good sponsor and get into the manufacturers championship. Hoping with Yazeed Al-Rajihi last year result (3rd in SWRC) and probably another good season in SWRC this year will make him look for a chance to be in WRC next. Doing something like Abu-Dhabi and Qatar, 3 cars team with one of them for Yazeed and Prodrive is the team... Jaddah Prodrive Mini WRC :)
No no.. Jordan can not support mini..we do not have oil :)
Jarkko Nikara will tell tonight more about his plans to 2013.
...what about ASTANA, it would be ideal sponsor for MINI :D But now seriously, have you ever visited Astana city in Google Earth street view? If not, please do it...it is so...spectacular.
Astana might be good for Prodrive Mini, but with the loss of manufacturer support and Sordo leaving for Citroen, I don't think Prodrive Mini would be good for Astana.
Prodrive?Quote:
Originally Posted by HarriK
Are there any news about Kris Meeke and Henning Solberg?
Oh come on, I know its development is now questionable but the engine doesn't use that much!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Frostmourne
According to Swedish newspaper, HS talk with a big energy drink company about a cooperation for 2013.Quote:
Originally Posted by muratgunarslan
Ostberg is about to test for Monte-Carlo. The rally will be a double debut as factory driver and in the event. I'm sure he will be fiercely criticized ("Solberg is better than him", "He isn't driver enough to be a factory driver" and stuff like that). Luckily for him, Sweden will be the following event.
Didn't he try that last year? I know; Go Fast didn't really go anywhere, much less quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikkaki
Still, there might be something in it. I seem to recall Ken Block talking about re-establishing Monster World Rally with two professional drivers running full-time (or something close to it) rather than his journeyman competition programme.
I hope it's "Rockstar Energy" (Jorge Lorenzo's personal sponsor), they're also developing the brand around Europe... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Prisoner Monkeys
I hope you are not being sarcastic :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
In my little understanding to WRC, supporting a factory team is not just about the engine, and I am really sure BMW got more money than Jordan to support Prodrive :)
I think Mads is the winner of Rally Sweden. He is ready now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kielder
M-sport is no more works team so we'll see the results next year.
You're right. I hope them to be closer to Kronos in 2006 than Jolly Club in 1993.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Not only 2013 but several years with a team it said...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikkaki
Weird. Why would said sponsor have not supported his brother for a ride with the main Ford team?Quote:
Originally Posted by SubaruNorway
They'll hardly be close to citroen, maybe with VW.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kielder
Nikara´s aim is to drive six WRC events during the season 2013 behind the wheel of the Prodrive MINI. It seems that it could be possible with the help of the new management group behind him...
This is amazingly great news/rumour.Quote:
Originally Posted by rp
I've been waiting this since february 2005 when I wrote on this forum that new star has risen, when 18 years old Jarkko started to dominate the Finnish Junior Rally championship with his totally uncompetitive Opel Astra against all the top level drivers with modern equipment like Civic Type-r's and Renault Clio Ragnottis. He was absolutely in a leaque of his own against such internationally appreciated drivers like Matti Rantanen (civic type-r), Joonas Lindroos (civic type-r), Kalle Pinomäki (Renault Clio Ragnotti), and Joni Nikko (civic type-r).
There has been no doubt in my mind ever that he has something totally unique in him.
I am so happy if this happens.
I have heard that Yves Matton and Malcolm Wilson have both approached the FIA - whether separately or together remains unclear for now - and asked if they can make changes to specific builds of the Fiesta and DS3; specifically, they want to move the gear shift from the right hand side of the steering column to the left. The FIA will apparently make a decision on this by 14 December. This is being interpreted in Poland as evidence that Robert Kubica is trying to break into the WRC in 2013, and he apparently told Polish reporters last week that he doesn't want to have a programme for 2013 without first knowing what he is doing in 2014, suggesting that he wants a long-term plan wherever he happens to go.
M-Sport gra o Kubic? - Wiadomo?ci - Rajdy - autoklub.pl
Why they want to make this shift from right to left?
and what this has to do with Robert Kubica?
Because when Kubica had his accident in 2011, it did serious damage to his right arm, particularly his shoulder. He nearly died from the blood loss. By moving the shifter over to the left side, Kubica can pull on it with all his strength, and can thus be more competitive.
The FIA has been known to allow teams to make changes to their cars that would normally break the homologation of that car in order to accomodate drivers with physical disabilities. Danish touring car driver Jason Watt is a paraplegic, but the FIA allowed SEAT to build a version of the Leon to accomodate him so that he could race in the World Touring Car Championship in 2009.
They would need it to be electric hydraulic controlled then i guess? since it goes mechanically to the gearbox now. Don't know how easy it is to do otherwise from the left side....
McRae had it done after he broke his finger in Corsica but it was easier to do then since it was already just a "button"
There would be nothing wrong with changing the car from left hand drive to right hand drive. Prodrive have already homologated this with the mini, should be a simple thing for Ford and Citroen to do if they really want to.