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Citroen don't make may mistakes, but that is a big one. They were that desperate to keep hold of Loeb that they let Ogier go, who along with Neuville was their future.
With Loeb often professing a wish to drive powerful cars and/or a racing programme - they promised him a Racing series - sadly it was the WTCC. Not sure that's what he really wanted....
Loeb shattered the previous record at Pikes Peak by almost 90 seconds.
His time: 8.13.878
If the Live coverage of Pikes Peak is anything to judge the performance of Red Bull Media House and Live coverage of rallying, then the WRC is in big trouble......
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Originally Posted by Hartusvuori
http://www.forum-rallye.com/index.ph...attach_id=4955
Could you elaborate?Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfiend
Did you not watch it? two commentators who didn't know what they were talking about, break up on video stream, missed the important parts, no live timing, need I go on?Quote:
Originally Posted by Franky
Obviously I didn't. Just checked Sebs run and it is as terrible as your post suggest it to be.Quote:
Originally Posted by MJW
so i was thinking, if Peugeot quit Le-Mans last year, and is now developing a replacement for the 207 S200 (A.K.A 208 R5/T16), will it make a WRC version-will they join the WRC next year, or the year after that?
Now this is good. Peugeot Sports view of things.Quote:
Originally Posted by MJW
Peugeot Sport - home
Shame the sound is a second out of sync thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by MJW
I really hope the one you know from the organisation is wrong. I watched the rally six times in the North and the six ones in the South and I can say that both versions are good examples of their times. The two editions of Fafe Rally Sprint were great too, but they can create the false belief that it's possible to revive the old Rally of Portugal. The rally in the South, as we know rallying nowadays, is perfect.Quote:
Originally Posted by Francis44
We have a long way of fights between politicians:
Rui Rio wants assurances from Porto's town hall to advance to the Rally of Portugal
I agree with you aswell, I must say that I've come to prefer the rally in the south.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kielder
However as things stand right now it's probably not the question if the rally will move, because that is more or less definied, it's wether or not it will have base in Porto.
Very interesting interview with Matton. He says that Citroen Racing will stay next year in the WRC with three cars, though Al-Qassimi will do less events. He hasn't decided yet the drivers for 2014. Finland will be a test for Mikko and Germany for Sordo. It's clear that if they don't fight for the win they're out.
http://www.autopista.es/deportes/mun...uro-dani-sordo
Both drivers on a warning....and both contracts up this year too I think. As you say, interesting..........Quote:
Originally Posted by Kielder
Very interesting indeed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kielder
It's pretty obvious WTCC will be Citroen priority from now, however reading this interview I feel they will still commit to rally and they talk about more partnership with Abu Dhabi, which must mean more money.
Other than that Matton clearly says that if Mikko isn't able to fight for the victory in Finland and Sordo in Germany they are off.
Therefore...Quote:
Originally Posted by Francis44
http://www.carpassion.it/wp-content/.../06/208wrc.jpg
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Rally of Portugal 2014 is confirmed in... Algarve! :)
Comunicado - Vodafone Rally de portugal 2014*<*Comunicados
Oh well, my insider made me look like a douche :D . However I think this is good news.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sardalense
I had the same info as you and when I asked you for your source I thought that was official. They really wanted to move the rally to Porto.Quote:
Originally Posted by Francis44
Yeah I was told be a friend of mine working on the organization that they even started running searches for people to help in the north (Voluntary). Politics were definitely the cause of the setback.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sardalense
Launched rockets and now someone will take all the canes ...Quote:
Originally Posted by Francis44
As I said before, that was the information given to me be a person working in ACP. It seems some local politicians dont know how to commit and sign a peace of paper.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Pacheco
The rally is already structured and designed in the North, it will still happen sooner or later.
I strongly believe that Rally of Portugal staying in the South is the right choice. It's true that in the North there would be a crowd on the stages, but most of them are those who, as Sardalense has written, think the rally is crap since 2001. Most of them don't attend to the rally to see the cars, as we saw in Fafe these two years. I'm sure it would be impossible to see the same number of stages in the North.
The way I see it, the phrase that sums up the communicate is this one: "The organisation of an event of this scale (...) requires responsibility, seriousness and willingness". The organisation saw storm clouds on the horizon, so they made a clean break.
The last but not the least, the weather. In fact, this year they eliminated the leg of Tavira to avoid phantoms from the past.
Next year, after driving for 50 kms from home, when passing by Ponte de Lima, I'll reconsider if it's better to celebrate the rally in the South remaining more than 600 kms ahead. :D
They were ready and wanted to move north, 100% sure about that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Pacheco
The ACP President just wanted a lit bit of money and in the North our politics do things the right way! Anyway, what's important is that Portugal still have a WRC round. North, South, Center... doesn't matter! True fans will be there, no matter where. Stages are great in each side, and I guess in the north will have problems with some spectators! You can control a crowd in a 6km stage... controling crowds in 3/4 20k stages would be more difficult!
Team VW prepare Wrc Deutschland Rally with Mikkelsen today
Gallerie Photos => Le Team Volkswagen Motorsport en préparation pour le Rallye Wrc Allemagne 2013
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Sebastien Loeb says adding extra WRC events 'not the plan' - WRC news - AUTOSPORT.com
dont know if this is considered 'news' but...
And today was Ogier who tested Germany event
Gallery Photos Le Team Volkswagen Motorsport en préparation pour le Rallye Wrc Allemagne 2013
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/5886/xku3.jpg
An article about the Twitter account of WRC and the mess it is in:
sackrebleu's world - Who exactly is running the @OfficialWRC twitter account?
For me this article is so true! It reflects the sad state of our sport in WRC level
I couldn't agree more with what is said on the article. In addition, most of the times it is written on it news which was already published everywhere as well as wrong information. To make matters worse, once I found there a pic without the photographer's signature, which was deliberately cut.
Hänninen will be the first Hyundai driver next season.
Google Übersetzer
It would be very good news if Juho get a seat with Hyundai. If I understood it correctly from the “Google Übersetzer”, Juho will take the responsibility from Gilles testing the i20. Imo Gilles would be still a good tarmac test driver. I always remember when he explained why it’s nice to drive twisty tarmac stages.
“I like when I goes fiu fiu" (I don’t know how to write it in English) making “snake” movements with his hand. :)
and the 3rd for Latvala and VW testing Deutschland Rally !
Gallery Photos ==> Le Team Volkswagen Motorsport en préparation pour le Rallye Wrc Allemagne 2013
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/3340/ec9u.jpg
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4395/o1vf.jpg
It would better a Polish driver than a Polish rally... ;)
Poland leads race as World Rally Championship plans new 2014 event - WRC news - AUTOSPORT.com
I don't understand Your comment. Poland 2009 was a brilliant event.
Yes, it was. However, if we had to choose, most of us would prefer Kubica in Citroen next year instead of that event back on the calendar. Let's hope both become true. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Rajd Polski will be in WRC next year. There are some changes in Poland, they have a big budget now and very good influence at FIA.
Well, if Solowow has his fingers in that, then it's no problem. Guy can buy FIA.
He doesn't like to spent his own money on that kind of stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis