Maybe Skoda won't register for WRC2 if they have to pay 100,000eur to have their name in the team title. Could just put their supported drivers in WRC3 instead.
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Maybe Skoda won't register for WRC2 if they have to pay 100,000eur to have their name in the team title. Could just put their supported drivers in WRC3 instead.
Basically they already announced they will do this. Although, they will probably support a WRC2 private team. Entry fee is 10 000 for a private team.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Am I right in thinking that you could enter two cars in WRC2 for €10000 and two cars entered in WRC3 would cost €6000?Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
Yes, but there is no team’s championship in WRC3.Quote:
Originally Posted by Got Mail
What do they get for winning the team's championship in WRC2?Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
https://www.rallit.fi/ruotsalaistahd...lla-fiksumpaa/
Tidemand considers driving in WRC2 next year. He's waiting for hybrids to bring more seats before returning to the main class.
Original source is Swedish ASN's Pole Position magazine.
Nothing, apart from an FIA title I guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by Franky
Don't pull at that thread please, you'll unravel motorsport...Quote:
Originally Posted by Franky
Ok, I'll rephrase it. What's in it for the teams to join WRC2 team's championship?Quote:
Originally Posted by dodge33cymru
I think it's 10k for the team registration + 10k per car in WRC2.Quote:
Originally Posted by Got Mail
Looking at the scoring rules for the WRC2 titles it may turn out that the winners are the ones who start the most events, especially the team’s title.
It's the same as WRC2Pro this year. And the same that WRC1 used to be until 1993.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Skoda Motorsport should announce minimal one driver they will support next season. Skoda Motorsport Engineer Yannick Willockx said on a local radioshow that he already got some dates pinned for next year.
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Ahh ok, I didn’t look into it for 2019 tbh as it seemed a foregone conclusion.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
Seems they haven’t done anything to stop teams nominating privateer drivers to score points for them as Skoda did a few times this year.
As teams don’t necessarily have to have a manufacturer name in the title we could see a situation where they use different cars across the year too.
Will be interesting to see what they do. Is their strategy simply to get the best possible drivers in a Fabia to promote their brand and the R5 car or are they developing drivers for the future just in case they decide to come on board with hybrid WRCs?Quote:
Originally Posted by mousti
As far as i know, Oliver Solberg will drive Škoda in 6-7 rallies in WRC in 2020, the rest of the season in his VW polo partial private.
Seems Johan kristofferson also going to do some rallies in his polo, not wery impossible it is some joint effort here.
VW motorsport is out of all fossildriven motorsport, but VW sweden is supporting this, together with Bauhaus and mostly Monster Energy.
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WRC2 Entries for Monte-Carlo:
M Østberg - Citroen C3 R5
OC Veiby - Hyundai i20 R5
Sport Rally
@RallyeSport
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Program of at least 6 rounds for Nicolas Ciamin in WRC-3
First the Monte-Carlo before attacking the land in Citroën C3 R5 with official support from the manufacturer #WRC
C3 will be from DG Sport.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
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"This program makes us all the more pleased that it was made possible thanks to official assistance from Citroën Racing, explains Alain Georges, manager of DG Sport Competition. It is the kick-off of a spread out adventure over two years, which will allow Nicolas to gain experience, but also raise his voice as soon as the opportunity arises. The offseason will also be short for everyone, since the first test will already be the Rallye de Monte-Carlo, where Ciamin is able to shine directly, but there is no question of putting pressure on him. You can rather count on DG Sport Competition to assist him in a methodical progression. What is certain is that the involvement of Citroën Racing is a recognition of Nicolas' talent, and that’s really cool… "Quote:
Originally Posted by mousti
http://dgsportcompetition.eu/fr/node...Un0U4wY4N86zKQ
Quite surprised that nothing have been mentioned here about plans of Filip Mareš, who plans WRC events in WRC, I suppose that WRC3 it should be.
Vid with announcement - https://www.facebook.com/filipmaresr...64870017182760
Marquito Bulacia:
¡Un Citroën C3 R5 y SIE7E fechas del mundial FIA WRC3! ��
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���� PORTUGAL [Mayo]
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�� ¡Miren si no tenemos motivos para festejar este 2020!
�� ¡FELIZ AÑO NUEVO PARA TODOS!
�� ¡Mañana a las 18:00 la Nota de Prensa contándoles todo!
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That’s great news. Ciamin is one of the best young French drivers and was failing to get a proper rally program. Fingers crossed for him.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Btw, DG Sport boss mentions Ciamin will be backed by Citroen on a 2 years programme; it makes one wonder why is PSA investing in the midterm on a young driver…
Maybe like Skoda, whilst in the business of selling customer cars to have the best possible drivers in their car to promote it on the world stage?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally Power
Probably, althougth Ciamin will run in WRC3 and they’re already supporting Ostberg in WRC2. Still, one can dream of a PSA/FCA surprise comeback in 2022…Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Lancia? :spin:
Was about to write it in the CBP thread. It’s quite unlikely but having Lancia globally relaunched through a WRC program would be brilliant! Fingers crossed.Quote:
Originally Posted by deephouse
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Originally Posted by deephouse
Entered by Jolly Club!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally Power
FOURMAUX SET FOR WRC 2
French talent Adrien Fourmaux will team up with M-Sport Ford this year – taking to the wheel of the EcoBoost-powered Ford Fiesta R5 MkII for a campaign in the FIA World Rally Championship’s premier support series, WRC 2.
Like Evans and Greensmith before him, Fourmaux is a perfect example of Ford’s ‘Ladder of Opportunity’ in action, and his career also highlights the close links between M-Sport and the FFSA (Fédération Française du Sport Automobile) – both ardent supporters of young talent.
After winning the renowned Rallye Jeunes series in his native France, he progressed behind the wheel of the Ford Fiesta R2T National as part of the French Junior Championship – finishing third in his debut year before going on to claim the title with five victories in 2018.
Stepping up to the world stage in 2019, the 24-year-old contested three rallies with the Fiesta R2T19 but his standout performances came when tackling five WRC 2 events at the wheel of the Ford Fiesta R5 – securing second place on his debut at Rallye Monte-Carlo and third at Wales Rally GB.
Catching the eye of many around the service park, Fourmaux is now ready to continue his development and M-Sport Ford are keen to encourage the talent and potential of another ambitious youngster.
Partnered by Belgian co-driver Renaud Jamoul, the Frenchman will get his season underway at the season opener in Monte-Carlo; and details of a second M-Sport Ford Fiesta R5 MkII will be revealed at next week’s Autosport International Show at Birmingham’s NEC in the United Kingdom.
Managing Director, Malcolm Wilson OBE, said:
“We’ve been working closely with the FFSA for the past three years, and Adrien’s progress really does embody that collaboration. Since winning Rallye Jeunes he has quickly progressed – almost exclusively with the Fiesta – and it’s great to see him fully integrated into the team this year. This is only his second season at this level, but I fully expect him to keep on impressing!”
Team Principal, Richard Millener, said:
“I’ve not worked with Adrien before, but I have been following his progress and there’s no doubting his speed and potential behind the wheel. This will be an important season for him with much still to learn, but I look forward to working with him and think we could see him challenging for the top results on a number of events. He’s ready to make his mark, and we plan to give him everything he needs to do that.”
Adrien Fourmaux said:
“I’m really proud to be representing M-Sport Ford in the WRC 2 Championship this year – especially as it comes just three years after my Rallye Jeunes victory and first ever rally. Over the past 25 years many French drivers have started their careers with the opportunities the FFSA built with Rallye Jeunes – and it gave me the chance to discover this fantastic sport.
“Now I will be collaborating with M-Sport Ford – a team well known for their support and development of young drivers. I really want to succeed – both for myself, but also for people like Michelin and Yacco who have helped and supported me since the very beginning. This year I will contest a lot of rallies which I already know – and I hope that knowledge will help me challenge for the top results.”
Yep, with Alén and Biasion driving the cars! Seriously, if Lancia, making only the Ypsilon for the Italian market, can sell more cars than Alfa Romeo or DS in the whole Europe one can imagine they could do much better with a proper range boosted by a WRC entry: https://www.best-selling-cars.com/eu...rs-and-brands/Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Boyd
Btw, current FCA administration was already planning to launch a compact Lancia SUV, based in the new Fiat 500X.
Chris Ingram just posted that he cant wait for the 2020 season and he'll be at Autosport International.
Possible he could be the second M-Sport WRC2 driver ?
Possible he could be ''second Skoda driver''.
Filip Mares starting from Sweden
https://twitter.com/FilipMaresRally/...35333188542464
Østberg will do the WRC2 season with Citroen C3 R5. Thus no WRC drives for him.
His season consists of 8 WRC2 rallies and development tests. He aims to be the champion.
https://www.rallit.fi/mads-ostbergin...ena-mestaruus/
Original source: Aftenposten
https://revistascratch.com/wrc/notic...-al-wrc2-54282
According to this, RedGrey (formerly MM Motorsport) will handle Hyundai's WRC2 program with Veiby and Gryazin.
Remember, the R5 program was discussed as a reason for Tänak to go to Hyundai...
EDIT: This is what Märtin said in his infamous interview
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The same rumours were that i want to represent R5 cars. In fact, this is all nonsense invented by the Finnish people and thrown into the media.
So that clears up alot of speculations and Märtin was bullshiting us.
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Yeah, although we should wait for an official confirmation about this first.
Rhys Yates in the new Fiesta R5 for M-Sport in WRC2, 8 rounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUB4mmHeLwE
Wow, didnt see that one coming !
Welcome to M-Sport Rhys, its good to have a Brit in the WRC2 team.