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Quesnel is stupid boss. Citroen dominate in WRC and this do not mind him? He is confused person. :confused: :hmh:
Regarding this topic, an interesting interview with Guy Wilks confirms that Peugeot Sport have made a big commitment to developing the 207 in 2011. I think this has been the real problem and not the presence of Skoda as a works team - the Fabia has simply been a better car this year.
Interview with Wilks: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/87880
The only factory team allowed in IRC is Peugeot Sport. They camouflage it with dealer teams (UK, Belgium, Tjechie) but the main team is Peugeot Sport France led by Quesnell.
12 months ago Meeke was given the same assurances. He would only sign for a further year if Peugeot Sport got behind the car and put some effort into developing it. It didn't happen. Hope it works for Wilks but I can't see him winning the IRC in 2011. Hanninen may only do some rounds which may help but on gravel the Peugeot needs serious upgrades and on asphalt Wilks has little chance against a well driven Fabia. He doesn't have the raw speed of Meeke, not going to be an easy season for the English driver.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Well Mr. Quesnel , put 2 or 3 drivers into full factory car ( as if Meeke's wasn't ... please ) and the battle is on ! :D
He already does: Meeke/Wilks (Peugeot UK), Neuville (Belgium), Magelhaes (Portugal, Bouffier (Poland, Tjechie, and other local dealerteams)
They al get tests with Peugeot Sport before rallies. Peugeot Sport is making a factory effort. disguised as pure dealer teams. Skoda Motorsport is playing the game openly with Skoda Motorsport.
In 2009 Peugeot had 3 drivers with champions talent (Meeke, Vouilloz, Loix), in 2010 Meeke was the only champion contender, doing the bulk of the set up testing and develloping the 207 S2000.
Even non-disguised Peugeot Sport works drivers (Ogier, Sarrazin, Bouffier) were present on Monte Carlo, Sardegna, Ypres, Barum and Sanremo and they all together achieved 5 (!) points.
It's just funny and sad in the same time. Everything was ok when Peugeot was the only dominant force (2007-2009). I agree with You, that their biggest mistake was called Vouilloz and Loix...
Why their biggest mistake?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Because Pug let them go away...Quote:
Originally Posted by fdebruyne
Vouilloz was very impressive on Monte this year, it's a shame he didn't get more drives with Skoda. Hopefully he can make a comeback next year.
ExactlyQuote:
Originally Posted by teufel
Skoda Belgium is very pleased that Peugeot Belgium-Luxembourg went for the yought and speed of Neuville :) .
According to spectators at rallye du Condroz, Weijs jr will drive a Peugeot Kronos next year in IRC.
I heard that he entered Monte Carlo with DS3 R3 though...
IRC 2010 is over.. :( Cant wait for the next! http://sportacentrs.com/motoru_sport..._uzvaru_irc_ra
We'll see! I just heard rumours. But he seems to be linked with PSA.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Will Citroen give Weijs an oppertunity like they did with the best Citroen drivers in the JWRC (like Sola, Sordo, Meeke, Ogier)?
Weijs Jr either in a 207 or DS3 will be interesting to follow ;)
A list of drivers in cars
These names are certainly
Skoda
Jan Kopeckı
Andreas Mikkelsen (Skoda UK)
Peugeot
Bruno Magelhaes (Peugeot Portugal)
Guy Wilks (Peugeot UK)
Burcu Çetinkaya (Peugeot Turkey)
Ford/M-Sport
??
Proton
??
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Possibility
Skoda
Fredy Loix
Peugeot
Thierry Neuville (Kronos)
Hans Weijs Jr
Ford/M-Sport
Craig Breen
Proton
Tom Cave
What can Proton do? No right development..
On and off I assume we will see drivers like Andreucci, Sarrazin, Prokop, possibly Ogier/Sordo/Mikko on Monte, Valousek etc. Otherwise the IRC will be far less interesting than the last couple of years.
No Mikko for Monte. Ford concentrating on development of 2011 Fiesta WRC
Source: iRally
I wonder whether Hankook will continue with an IRC programme after losing Mikkelsen?
The tyres may not be the best yet but they definitely made progress throughout the year and it would be nice to see some otherwise unemployed strong driver given a chance.
Why they do this??? :mad:
Week 9 - Rally Mexico (WRC) + Rally de los Alerces (IRC)
Week 15 - Jordan Rally (WRC) + Rally Islas Canarias (IRC)
Week 18 - Rally Sardegna (WRC) + Tour de Corse (IRC)
Week 36 - Rally Australia (WRC) + Mecsek Rallye (IRC)
It is because of "war" between North One and Eurosport, IMHO
It's pathetic, it's doing the sport as a whole no good. And to cap it all, a lot of the WRC clashes with F1.....which is just madness. There will only be one winner, and it ain't WRC!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by RICARDO75
Look at the bright side=24h rallying ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by RICARDO75
That's great news! For WRC and Ford WRC! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by 6789
Yes, the Fiesta WRC will need to be better prepared than the S2000 was...Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobcat
Why? His one outing on Monte doesnt impend developing of Fiesta WRC. Start on Monte should be only big promotion for them. And after "luck" success last year (and with actual Mikko's form) they are not sure if they can beat Skoda and Peugeot drivers again...Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobcat
If it depends on Mikko, he would like to start on Monte...
That's bull****! I agree with Mikko. “It was a great car in Monte Carlo.” ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
No kidding! Sure, that's Skoda's bull****, too. Why? The WRC is the pinnacle of the sport, it is where everyone wants to be (sure, who can do.....)! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
:D
How exactly is this great? You didn't enjoy Mikko's run in Monte last year? Of course it was with luck, like every Monte winner needs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobcat
Anyway, Ford will need more than skipping one Monte if they want to win this great championship where everybody wants to be in, lol. I hope the change in rules will change this championship a lot, cause 2010 wasn't the greatest!
Let there be an WRC vs. IRC , I know I prefer live stages :)
Also it looks that Rallye Sanremo is in danger - http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=11326 (I know, it is in czech, but you can try to use translator)
Because there are many rallyes a year and the FIA only don´t want WRC events in the same weekend of a F1 race.Quote:
Originally Posted by RICARDO75
@ Pluto
I tried translation on the articel you mention. It comes down to the IRC Sanremo rally being far too popular than the WRC Sardinia Rally, so the Italian federation wants to kick Sanremo out of the Italian championship and stopping the financial support of Sanremo rally?
Just rumors, I talked to people into the federation and between the rallies that could lose the Italian championship... is the more safe ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by alleskids