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13th June 2011, 11:09
alleskids

Nasser Al Attiyah will drive the VW Motorosport Skoda Fabia S2000 in Finland. But VW will invite several young talented drivers to test them. Who can we expect in 2011?
13th June 2011, 11:45
Mirek

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Originally Posted by Maui J.

I agree, the car should be a winner, but the other part of the equation is who will drive it to make it win. VW need a star driver.

Loeb? probably not as he will retire or stay loyal to Citroen
Ogier? he should become number 1 at Citroen, once Loeb retires, so would be silly to move camp
Latvala? Loyal to Ford
Sordo? Maybe, no loyality at Mini...yet
Petter? In my opinion, I would offer him a drive. Getting older but still super quick as we know.

A German driver? Can't really see another Walter Rohrl at the moment

So maybe they need to start developing a young driver as soon as possible
Tanak? signed to MSport already I believe
Nikara?
Novikov?
Mikkelssen?

To me it looks as Juho Hanninen is in the right place and the right car at the moment to step up.

AFAIK almost all You mentioned are in contact with VW about 2013 season...

Any new info regarding the rumor that Xavier Mastelan leaves Citroën for VW?
13th June 2011, 11:50
MJW

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Originally Posted by Mirek

AFAIK almost all You mentioned are in contact with VW about 2013 season...

Any new info regarding the rumor that Xavier Mastelan leaves Citroën for VW?

I havent got confirmation that XM is leaving. As far as I know its FX Demaison who is heading the engineering.
13th June 2011, 14:41
Sulland

Their biggest challenge is lack of data, compared to the two others. They have tonnes of data on how to get a quick WRCar.

Their best option is to get a 1600T engine in regional spec into the car ASAP and start doing rallies in all places they can, also in WRC. Collecting data in a Fabia S2000NA is not the same.
13th June 2011, 17:00
dimviii

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Originally Posted by MJW

I havent got confirmation that XM is leaving. As far as I know its FX Demaison who is heading the engineering.

If this rumour is true,they are serious about rallying.
13th June 2011, 18:19
tolis

Finally confirmed: Rally addicted www.xwmatinos.gr - ÁðïêëåéóôéêÜ óôï xwmatinos.gr: ÕðÝãñáøå ìå ôç VW o Al- Attiyah!
Nasser signed with VW for 3 years!
13th June 2011, 18:30
N.O.T

an expected private entry deal.....

the interview states that this driver who has more exclusions due to illegal cars than entries to rallies, will drive a skoda s2000 in 2012 and then he will spend some millions to drive the wrc of the team in 2013 in all rounds. I would hardly call this thing a signing.since its more of a private deal many tourists have done and do with WRC teams.
13th June 2011, 18:33
dimviii

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Originally Posted by tolis

Finally confirmed: Rally addicted www.xwmatinos.gr - ÁðïêëåéóôéêÜ óôï xwmatinos.gr: ÕðÝãñáøå ìå ôç VW o Al- Attiyah!
Nasser signed with VW for 3 years!

i take back my comment at #335...

any other news from Nasser Tolis? spill the beans!!
13th June 2011, 18:36
N.O.T

why ?? WV did not contact nasser, he went there and offered them his millions ...... why would they say no? did ford say no to kupiers ? and citroen to merkenstjein ?
13th June 2011, 18:45
dimviii

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Originally Posted by N.O.T

why ?? WV did not contact nasser, he went there and offered them his millions ...... why would they say no? did ford say no to kupiers ? and citroen to merkenstjein ?

Thats a different aproach Greg.It is very strange though to pay for 3 years without knowing any about the car.I undestant that vw signed him,and not that he payed for his seat.

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