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Atko is apparently not wellQuote:
Originally Posted by Zeakiwi
Looks like an extra item to pack for Rally GB then.......a calculator.Quote:
Originally Posted by OnlyRally
Just a large placard saying 'Down with this sort of thing' I've still got my 'sick dogs' t-shirt from last year! Of course we must keep up the pressure on FIA and VW - if anyone hasn't e-mailed them yet please do so.Quote:
Originally Posted by Doon
I'm sure they'll make it much easier next year, when they turn the final stage into a rallycross at Anglesey circuit.
Maybe pressure on the RallyGB organisers for even contemplating helping with this idea. Stop bending over for the FiA, or in this case the promoter and grow some backbone.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
Maybe one day appears one "IRC" organized to fans :) Simple and basic rally rules competing against this WRC.
According to Autosport.pt (Martin Holmes collaboration) next FIA WRC meeting will discuss new bonus point's scheme for 2016, but probably not the shootout.
Bonus would contemplate 7 first drivers in day 1 and 2 and 5 first drivers in day 3. Drivers under Rally 2 could get daily bonus points but only those making the whole rally get overall rally points. Day 3 only with 2 SS (same route done twice), last one in PS mode with TV coverage. RRC with 29mm restrictor.
Thank God, it's seems more a evolution than a "veritable revolution" (AS titles are always bombastic...)
http://autosport.pt/autentica-revolu...cussao=f127313
Aid to google translation: section= special stage; DA(?)= promotor
The worrying thing is that the people at the top think that what is wrong with rallying is stupid little things like the points system...
One does wonder how they come to decisions like that. I would say that the most difficult thing to understand for general public is overcomplicated rules in rallying so why not to make them even more complicated? Sounds like a good idea, sure... Don't get me wrong. It's still much better than the shootout but a kick in the ass is also better than in the balls if You know what I mean.
Bonus points are better than superally but giving them for only two stages? What is power stage if there are bonus points for legs? Another bonus points or just a big name for TV stage or what?
Smaller restrictor for RRC cars is an obvious way to finally kill them for the good of R5. RRC... another brilliant idea which didn't work and which was adopted against the common sense.
So it looks like ERC rules. I think a good way to do with Superrally. Crews out of classification, but can still take point : so they have to restart. FIA maintain his goal for organizer (all top crews starting), and sport logic is quite correct.
Even if the simple way would be than if you retire, you are out of classification ... but why do you want to do simple when you can do complicated ?
PETTER SOLBERG: I read some articles about rumours regarding Petter's return to WRC with a Citroen factory car... Anybody have any news about it ?
No his future is with RX.
Rallye Condroz Citroën C4 WRC they say.
That's a one shot.
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seems the new one will be much more beautiful than the current i20Quote:
Originally Posted by leighton323
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...9449d6e8bb0399
Hyundai Motorsport Team Principal Michel Nandan commented: "We have worked on the development of our future WRC for some time now and we have managed to get the first prototype on its wheels month dernier.Les data and experience we accumulated during our first WRC season has contributed to our approach to this new car. It starts when we are absolutely sure that it will be ready to replace the current i20 WRC - we are not in a course.C'est a car completely different from the current model -the platform is different, the car is longer, lower and wider and it has a new engine and a new transmission.Bien course, we are only at the beginning of a long process and we will continue to work hard on developing and pursuing trials in the coming months and throughout 2015 "
http://globalpr.hyundai.com/prCenter...ew.do?dID=3548
The new i20 WRC is going to be a 5 door as well?
The new stock i20 was already revealed.
http://img.auto.cz/news/img/gallerie...d25767da4d.jpg
http://img.auto.cz/news/img/gallerie...d2576a8db5.jpg
Rally Sweden 2015 road program http://planetemarcus.com/saison-wrc/...ye-suede-2015/
There are some rumors here in Poland (well, spread mostly by fanatics), about Kubica's taking seat in Citroen WRT instead of Ostberg, next season. Though I find it completely out of logic (changing driver who takes 7th place now for a guy which is 15th, with very mediocre performance so far??), but I still would like to see your opinions on this matter.
Citroen is very different car, some drivers find it hard to adapt to. I can't tell how well Kubica would suit it, probably not for his driving style, probably he can adjust to it and make better results, only practice can tell.Quote:
Originally Posted by jd_89
EDIT: I know he began with DS3 RRC 2 years ago, but probably that is little different.
Quite boring like every year... I wonder why there's very little changes in RS route.Quote:
Originally Posted by jbmarcus21
I agree, but don't forget he drove DS3 WRC already in GB last year, which was a total disaster for me (I know it was one off, but...). Also most fanatics (not to confuse with fans) blame M-Sport/Fiesta for his disappointing results. They claim Fiesta's a very fragile car and, in particular, if he had DS3 in Finland, the car would have gone through the roll on SS5 with all four wheels still intact. And that would also apply for Portugal and others.Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
I think the problem is not in the car. It even sounds funny for me, since Hirvonen is 4th and first non-VW driver in scoreboard.
The 'points at end of each day' idea is far better than a shootout. Agree that what is there now is better than both, but at least there's some semblance of needing to be quick throughout each day still with that rule.
Agree though, that the worry is that they think this is the problem, rather than it just being inaccessible and difficult to watch.
I know plenty of people interested in rallying and who go to events, but none watch WRC because the coverage is poor and the live stages are on channels that aren't shown.
Eyvind brynhildsen has a new deal with betsafe, and is up for all round of the norwegian championchip, and some wrc apperances, first out is sweden in his fiesta rrc! Sweet:)
Strong rumours in Poland says that Kubica will leave M-Sport and next year he will drive in Citroen.
Robert Kubica is not happy about his cooperation with M-Sport and about the level of British team car`s preparations. Pole, who doesn`t have a good year behind the wheel of Ford Fiesta RS, may change his team next year.
"Polish, rally journalist Marcin Kwiatkowski said that it`s very probable that Kubica will be a Citroen`s driver. Pole may replace Mads Ostberg in French team."
Quite hillarious these "rumours", surely ostberg hasent had his year this season, but to change him with robert is just stupid.
That would be ridiculous indeed. He can only drive a Citroen if he will pay for it I suppose, and not for the official team.
Kubica will have to pay to drive so he can have whatever car he wants...
Surely it must be PH Sport Citroën and Lotos will pay the season. Maybe DS3 WRC would be better for Robert.Quote:
Originally Posted by skarderud
No way that Citroën Total Abu Dhabi will take Kubica and it´s not possible if Total is still behind works team and Lotos is supporting Robert.
Matton has said that it´s possibe Citroën will take younger driver instead of Østberg and then the 2nd driver must be Abbring (if must be French: Lefebvre or Chardonnet).
Funny how Ostberg has progressed from young gun to also ran in the space of 3 years! If Citroen do replace him then Abbring is the obvious choice
Not every car...If he wants a Polo WRC probably he will not have it, even if he pays a lot of Money....Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
yes of course, i ment from those that provide customer cars.
Probably Hyundai would be the best car for Kubica.
why ?
He tried already Citroen and Ford.
LOL... square logic.
It does not matter which car Kubica drives. He did not the end anyway, most of the events. :D
Was anyone ever in doubt that he would be anything but an also run?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
Yes, Abbring is a good choice.
Graeme Swann competing at Rally GB seems to be all over all the UK papers today.
Admittedly most of it relates to cricket, but Rally GB getting a bit of a go.
You totally destroyed the enthusiasm of his fans. There is still hope when there are more cars around;)Quote:
Originally Posted by kolin