a duval comeback would be really cool, i like that guy. this sounds a bit like citroen is already scared that theyre driverschoice was wrong...and if it continues like that, i think it will be hard for citroen to even achieve manufacturers title.
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a duval comeback would be really cool, i like that guy. this sounds a bit like citroen is already scared that theyre driverschoice was wrong...and if it continues like that, i think it will be hard for citroen to even achieve manufacturers title.
That would be awesome, but will most likely - never happen. He should have chosen the 4 + 1 year contract with Ford in 2004 .. Although I believe at the time of signing at Citroën, Ford still wasn't sure if they would even contest the 2005 season. He might match Loeb on tarmac, but on gravel .. I think some youngster can beat him easily. Also not to forget he's 33 already.
But for some reason I like prefer him above Neuville (pure personal liking, nothing to do with performance)
It's always easy talking now... In a few years people may talk about "what a stupid mistake" Latvala or Neuville did now, to give an example. And Duval is 32 years old by the way. ;) I also think that on gravel he would be beaten, but on asphalt he was one of the very fastest drivers, remember Germany '07 for example. He made a lot of mistakes indeed, but there are more drivers who make plenty of mistakes in the WRC now (Latvala, Novikov). Duval messed up his "big" carreer in 2005, at the age of 24/25. I would like to see a comeback, as he should be more mature and having the experience from what went wrong some years ago. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by User
Yeah okay 32. I knew he's from 1980, but guessed the age ;)
Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see him back also, but realistically speaking. It made my evening though :)
Sorry for offtopic but must see: Incredible moment a stunt-driver performs the world's first 360-degree backflip in a CAR (VIDEO)
The state of things at Citroën's team:
- Hirvonen tested during this Monday in the South of Portugal. At least, he ended the day without burning the car up.
- Matton said in Spa this weekend that Duval deserves to be back on the WRC. It seems he doesn't remember neither Cyprus 2005 nor Duval's words saying that Citroën ruined his career.
- Sordo has disappeared since the end of Rally Sweden. He's been thinking why the hell he said that he'd go home if he doesn't win a rally on this season.
- Benito Guerra drove in Narbonne the DS3 for the first time. If there's one thing true, it's that he won't win a WRC event ever.
- Loeb tested a DS3 with circuit specs in Cheste last Saturday. He is the only one in the world who thinks he isn't needed in Mexico on 7th March.
what is it that everybody wants to have a go at doing a backflip with the less suited vehicle for it???Quote:
Originally Posted by garais22
it started with motocross, then snowmobile, then quadbike, now cars???
what is next? tractor? dozer? semi trailer?
honestly it's becoming ridiculous imo!
What has the driver to do with all this? everything was designed by computer, the exact angle of the jump, the weight of the car, the angle of the reception, and most importantly the speed to approach. Clearly the car was fitted with a speed limitator, the driver had to drive strait, end off.
I am not saying i could do it, but a remotely controlled car would have done the same job, and prevent Chicherit of having a back injury!
[quote="spiderem"]what is it that everybody wants to have a go at doing a backflip with the less suited vehicle for it???
it started with motocross, then snowmobile, then quadbike, now cars???
what is next? tractor? dozer? semi trailer?
honestly it's becoming ridiculous imo!
What has the driver to do with all this? everything was designed by computer, the exact angle of the jump, the weight of the car, the angle of the reception, and most importantly the speed to approach. Clearly the car was fitted with a speed limitator, the driver had to drive strait, end off.
I am not saying i could do it, but a remotely controlled car would have done the same job, and prevent Chicherit of having a back injury![/QUOTE
Single backflip? Kids play.
Let's see him do this in a Mini.
Amazing Monster Truck Double Backflip - YouTube
I think it would be great to see Duval back, he was lightening quick on tarmac.
I think Sordo will come good this season also, been surprised at his slow pace so far....
Would Araujo go better in a DS 3 ? What's Chardonnet up to this year ?
Sordo does not like the cold and might go better on warmer events.
i dont think if Citroen did the wrong driver choice. but who els would they choose to beat Ogier or Latvala or Ostberg.??? enlighten me guys. coz for my low knowloedge of rally. there is a very hard choice of drivers when you take off, ogier,latvala.osberg,hirvonen,loeb,, neuville is a good future driver. i think Citroen always has the good choice. its just the drivers run away or they just loose the drivers.
When we talk about who disappointed us during the Rally Sweden, Sordo must be the right person to criticize. He ran this race just to accumulate points in the drivers championship. To get ahead of the first four in the result list was unrealistic. Knowing that everyone from number 5 and further back drove off the road one or more times, he should easily have been number 5. He does not complete the rally, stupid.Quote:
Originally Posted by Humber
Some rumours point to the presence of Loeb in Portugal for testing.
Esapekka Lappi - Janne Ferm will start Numedalsrally in Norway, March 2nd.
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Robert Kubica has refused to sign a contract with the team DTM - Mercedes. This information is confirmed by Toto Wolf, the new head of Mercedes motorsport. " Kubica unfortunately saw his way somewhere else. "
Not really a surprise for me
C'mon Matton get yer chequebook out!! (economic restrictions notwithstanding)Quote:
Originally Posted by mousti
Thats are only two drivers ho don´t have a seat, to have speed enough to beat the best drivers... PG Andersson and Kris Meeke!
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Originally Posted by mousti
Hmm, interesting. I knew he wanted to do both DTM, and ERC. But, Mercedes weren't having it, so he's decided to turn his back on it. I have to say, the Merc DTM squad is pretty weak now.
Are you serious? I can hardly see any evidence supporting thatQuote:
Originally Posted by KickenRallySport
duval back in WRC?
a bit late to do a come back in my opinion, especially as he has never really shown amazing speed - maybe a one of on tarmac for citroen? but surely if matton is looking at recruiting people for championship target, there must be better driver available!
I'd like to see kubica's pace vs the current WRC driver. Don't understand though why he needed to push on the last day of rally du var with a 2 minutes lead...
How old are you? Maybe you are too young to have seen Duval drive...Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderem
A few things, just talking about asphalt, going back in history: In 2008 he did 3 asphalt events with Focus WRC (behind Loeb and Sordo), in Catalunya he was 4th (but he had to let Hirvonen pass, normally he would've been 3rd), in Tour de Corse he was 3rd (again he had to let Hirvonen pass, otherwise he would have been 2nd). In Germany 2007 on the first day he was faster than Sebastien Loeb while driving an older car... Finished 2nd overall some 20s behind Loeb. In 2005, his last proper season, after his bad first season half he won Australia (after a lot of retirements, that has to be said too), and finished 2nd overall in Germany(, Wales but that is gravel) and Catalunya. In 2004 he was on second position when he retired in Catalunya (suspension) and Corsica (engine), and finished second overall in Rally Germany, behind unbeatable Mr. Loeb.
I'm not a big fan of Duval, he threw away his chances. But you have to admit he was one of the fastest asphalt-drivers around... And that's why I would like to see him compete again now :)
Malcolm Wilson did it again. The Fiesta R5 won't be the only new model at the MW Rally. He will drive for the first time a special Fiesta there. Conventional aspirated engine of 2.4 L, 325 bhp, fit to S2000.
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Imported from Argentina or what is that? I don't get why they would build such car for European users.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kielder
I seriously doubt it's an imported car. This Argentinian website is a good source about M-Sport's facts, they usually publish fresh information about the team. I believe we'll get official information about this Fiesta soon :) .Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
OK, but for what is that useful? No FIA class allow that and also Ford doesn't produce such engine. Probably it is same Honda 2.4 engine as used in South America. For me it just makes no sense.
A tweet 12 min ago has the answer:
M-Sport @DovenbyHall M-Sport will debut their latest customer product - the Ford Fiesta S2400 - at the upcoming Malcolm Wilson Rally
Super 2400 to make debut on the Malcolm Wilson Rally
Just another way to make money Mirek... He can sell the engine to drivers who compete in local events with more open regulations. I know that in the UK the regulation aren't so strict and there are a lot of classes. Info also says the engine can be fitted in a Escort MK2... :)
this article says the car has nothing to do with the car from south american maxi class ad that they also want to sell it to escort mk1 and mk2 drivers:
Wilson stellt Fiesta
OK but the S2000 cars are expensive to run. New engine will not change much about that. How many Fiesta S2000 cars were used on UK soil through the years? Very few. The shape of their championships hasn't got better in last years, economy isn't growing. That's why I don't see any large market for such a car.Quote:
Originally Posted by tommeke_B
But when I see the engine can be used for Escorts than it makes much more sense. The possibility to use it in Fiesta S2000 is than just an additional option but not what could make such project profitable itself (in my opinion).
Customer project for National Championships
Super 2400 to make debut on the Malcolm Wilson Rally
I think the engine is what will go in the ‘Modern’ Escorts that are seen in British/ Irish events, e;g BTRDA Rallies. There is a market for them, Millington have good business, so M-Sport have thought they’ll try. And why not?
South American 2,4 engines have about 270 hp i.e. less maint. cost per km. This S2400 engine is totally meaningless, especially when the tendency is towards smaller turbinated engines.
The lower horsepower could be to do with the higher altitude in Argentina. With it being an atmospheric engine it is going to suffer than little bit more than a turbo unit. Big engines are quiet popular in Ireland especially. The trend over the last five years or so has been going in the opposite direction to that of the WRC. The norm was 2 litre with it now becoming 2.5.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
Hirvonen Test Days to prepare Rally Mexico [PHOTOS] Hirvonen prépare le Rallye Wrc Mexique 2013 ... ique-2013/
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No Circus Maximus in Germany this year: ADAC sagt Finalshow der Rallye-WM in Trier ab - volksfreund.de
Prodrive wants to do more in the WRC with Mini according to this article:
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I think you missed my point. I agree that duval had a tremendous speed on tarmac, but was hardly reliable for the full season.Quote:
Originally Posted by tommeke_B
Also his last full season was 2005, which is 8 years ago... lots of things have happened since then. (has he ever drove new gen WRC???)
so i would be glad to see him in germany, but people thinking of him as a last chance for factory driver for citroen to bring the manu championship home once again, it's a bit too much.
And yes i am young but i did see him in MC 2006... my first WRC!