Think Ogier has heard that somewhere before...... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by rallye-vid
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Think Ogier has heard that somewhere before...... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by rallye-vid
True but JML has shown he can be trusted to support the guy with the better chance for WDC, even if it means sacrificing a win.Quote:
Originally Posted by noel157
I imagine that VW have thought long and hard about the team psychology and that Seb and JML are assessed as being compatible
Indeed.. We will see what i going to happen ;)
from vw press release...
I’ve taken this decision in order to make another step towards reaching my big aim: the world champion’s title with Volkswagen
i think that i can see smoke out of Ogiers ears already. :D
Wow, never saw that one coming..... ;)
Won’t be easy for JML - Ogier is already No1 - he’s been there for almost a year, and will have had everything done ‘his way’. JML will be going into Ogier’s team.
So 2 Factory teams and a Finn in each one – Joukhi strikes again....
Its a good guess, but I`m quite sure you are wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by MJW
Let's wait who will stay in VW at the 2013 end ;)
I think that Mikkelsen and Abbring both have signed contracts with VW for at least next year. They will start in Fabias and later switch to Polo WRC (Mikkelsen first).Quote:
Originally Posted by MJW
I think they were offering Latvala 2+ year contract. Perhaps this is what they agreed upon...Quote:
Originally Posted by uranium
Latvala 2+1 deal.
any French mates can translate?
http://nsa32.casimages.com/img/2012/...2259557052.png
Latvalas quote.....''Volkswagen has not specified a number one driver; we will have the same status. It’s difficult to state a personal goal for the moment because I don’t know the team or car yet. I just hope to be competitive''
Ogiers quote.....''Jari-Matti is a good driver and very fast. No doubt about that. He will certainly be able to contribute to the Polo R’s development,” believes the Frenchman. “For me it will be nice to have a benchmark like him. I think 2013 will be an interesting season…”
Latvala and Volkswagen/Michelin: it
mmmmmmmmm.........
Ford didn't give JML a long-term contract, so it was evident to go to VW.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
-Someone said that you signed in VW last year.
JML: No, it's not true. Both VW and Ford offered me a contract. Some days before GB, I still had discussions with Malcolm Wilson.
-In Rallye de France, you said that the most important for you is to have a fast car next year. Now, you say that it's the long-term agreement that made you go to VW. What's the correct?
JML: I know that the Ford's can be fast, even though there won't be Ford support next year and they can win rallies. I am persuaded that it's the same situation in VW. I am sure that VW cars are fast. Today, I don't know anything about VW, I haven't tested the car, but VW proved that they have an enormous motivation. So, because of the motivation and the long-term contract, I went to VW.
-So that means how many years?
JML: Many years...(laughing). That will stay between me and VW.
-How do you see the rivalry between you and Ogier?
JML: I know that Ogier is a very good driver. Like me he wants to win and I think that it's a good choice for the team to have 2 good drivers that have determination. I know that 2011 was not very good between him and Loeb in Citroen, but I think it'll be different between us.
-Will there be a No1 and No2 drivers?
JML: No, there won't be and that's very important for us.
-When will you drive the Polo WRC?
JML: We'll see. Without doubt, in the end of the season, end of November. I know VW has a private test, but Ford has to allow me. I have to talk with them first of all.
-It's Ogier who developed the car. Will he have any advantage compared to you?
JML: It's true that he'll know the car very well. However, I don't think there are big differences between the cars nowadays and I think I will adapt to the car very soon. Ogier will be in a better position in the first rallies, but after....
Τhanks Tolis!
Mikkelsen's first start in Polo WRC should be in Portugal. Will VW have fourth Polo WRC for Abbring ready anytime between the end of the season?
I think they are going to share the 3rd one.Quote:
Originally Posted by kober
Is VW doing all rounds next year?
Yes
From what I'm aware Mikkelsen will drive 8 rounds, starting at Portugal. This would suggest the car isn't shared with Abbring as that would mean Abbring would only have 2 rounds, but maybe that's the plan. From their outings this year you'd have to give Andreas the nod over Abbring any day of the week - I can see Mikkelsen pushing for top 5 whereas Abbring is still not quite there yet in my view.
You're right - Mikkelsen im dritten Polo R WRC*:: rallye-magazin.deQuote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
Month or Two ago VW was suggesting Mikkelsen & Abbring to do the events 50/50 next year with the same car number. But now looks the plans are changed. Abbring is promising driver too, but I share the opinion here that Mikkelsen will deliver more results 2013. I don't know what exactly Abbring role will be in the team. May be doing events with Skoda :confused:
It's a shame Abbring has only done 4 events this year. At Monte Carlo he won S2000, in Mexico the car broke down on day 2, in Portugal he was sick during recce, hit something on shakedown and couldn't start the rally. Wales was his first rally since Portugal. He recce'd all others though.Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
Mikkelsen in the 3rd car is a logical choice. There is no point for him in doing another season in a S2000. For Abbring it will be good though.
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Originally Posted by stefanvv
LOL :roll:Quote:
zwei Alpha-Tiere
If some forum member was still here and see this :DQuote:
Originally Posted by uranium
I don't think Abbring is ready yet either, and I guess they didn't really intend him to be, otherwise they surely would have given him some more events in the Fabia this year in WRC or IRC.
It doesn't look like Hanninen is forming part of VWs plans, but I would like to see him stay with Skoda and be allowed a couple of events in the Polo WRC too (Monte and Finland specifically)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogUaLEzns1U&
Nice footage of Sainz with the Polo R WRC at Rally Legend.
ALS same like very first videos of the Polo in Germany.
Is there any onboard video from Polo runs available?
Juho lost his chance to be part of VW Motorsport last year on Cyprus...Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Aren't VW going to run a 2nd "junior" type team possibly?
I think Hanninen is not "junior" either ;)
You know smth, or just thoughts aloud?Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
Someone wrote in a Norwegian forum that Mikko Markula had internal injuries after the crash in San Remo and that's why he's not in Spain. San Remo was a month ago so that seems a bit odd...
Colin talked that Mikkelsens co driver change was from his management
Thatīs biggest BS that Iīve heard long time.. ..or maybe Norwegians are fooling you. Turskat perkele!!! ;) ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by SubaruNorway
Mikko was 100% alright in the day 2 (saturday) in the San Remo service park where I chat with him. He even did have his normal sense of humour albeit what had happened last night in Ronde..
The whole thing is strange and I would take all information easy. Truth may be completely different that public statements.Quote:
Originally Posted by SubaruNorway
I know a lot but in this case it will be better not to publish info in forums...Quote:
Originally Posted by uranium
tbo I think Polo potential target audiance is too young, so...Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
As usual.Quote:
MIKKELSEN A. / FLOENE O. (st. č. 26) Hit rock, broken suspension
For that I dare to guess the only thing. Behind Mikkelsen big money stands. Behind Juho not. That's it. Everything else is nothing.Quote:
Juho lost his chance to be part of VW Motorsport last year on Cyprus...
Do You really think that the richest car maker in the world backed by one of the strongest possible sponsors needs money from its drivers?
Good managment yes, big money no. Andreas has actually been paid a vage from Skoda UK/VWQuote:
Originally Posted by uranium
Why not?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
I don't see any reasonable explanation besides that. I'd like to hear it if any