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Originally Posted by tommeke_B
That's exactly the point. Rich manufacturers like to keep all the cream for themselves but that's why we have FIA which shall introduce rules to keep the championship healthy. However it's not working that well.
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Originally Posted by tommeke_B
That's exactly the point. Rich manufacturers like to keep all the cream for themselves but that's why we have FIA which shall introduce rules to keep the championship healthy. However it's not working that well.
according to MN News acropolis out Poland in for 2014
also here: http://www.rallye-magazin.de/rallyes/wm ... index.html
I think this is normal due to the economy problems from EUROPE.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Leon
Yes, because Poland has more money than Greece. But for me is Rally Acropolis one of the classic events which should remain in calendar...
Okay then send the organization quite a lot of money PLuto. ;-)
It is too late...Quote:
Originally Posted by Brother John
If PLuto had that money there would be Barum rally in WRC ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Brother John
I am not sure. I still see more potential in ERC...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
So Al-Quassimi desides who'll drive for citroen... :D
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/109947
Frederik Ahlin in "Rally Latvia" press conference announced that it will be his last rally on R2 car. He aims for 4wd drive in 2014 - ERC or WRC.
Other news is that Lukyanuk (who won Gr N in Finland) is not going to have more starts in 2013 (in Latvia and Estonia), most probably. Sponsors left him:-(
sponsor were asrt?
He pays, he pulls strings in Citroen... and this Meeke thing was his idea that might cost them manu title.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
LOL they never had a chance for the manufacturer for a long time now... and that is why the brought meeke in.Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfun
LOL 26 points behind VW after Germany and 4 rallies to go that is no chanceQuote:
Originally Posted by NxOxT
Rally Australia plans for next year to Sunday in Sydney by flying everyone from Coffs harbour, a bit silly for me, as it turned out to be in the past in Argentina.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/109970
Australia want a WRC round after 2015...bad news for NZ...
Then it's semi professional team if sponsor is choosing the drivers...Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfun
even if they were 26 points ahead they wouldn't be the main suspect for that titleQuote:
Originally Posted by rallyfun
This is not directly wrc news, but since it involves one of the most well known companies providing wheels to team I thought it may be of interest. Compomotive has closed today and entered into administration. Sad to see this company go that provided some of the most iconic wheel designs in history. Do they serve any current wrc team?
http://www.expressandstar.com/business/ ... collapses/
This is one guy to look out for in the future, he`s extremely fast in an R2 car so will be interesting to se what he can do in 4wd.Quote:
Originally Posted by sindroms
He`s beaten Tidemand and all the finns in FRC in R2 class
Hirvonen is driving 2014. Jouhki says that in Vauhdin Maailma 9/2013. Citroen and M-sport want talk about deal.
To be honest M-Sport would be a good place for Mikko, he had more fighting spirt there and the car suited him better it seems.Quote:
Originally Posted by T.Maanteiden kuningas
Neuville and Hirvonen would be a good team, and i'm sure they could trouble Citroen and possible VW if Neuville makes another step forward and Mikko goes back to his consistant ways. Neuville would be behind Ogier points wise, but Hirvonen could collect more than Jari Matti. Actually it would probably be the best M-Sport/Ford lineup since Gronholm and Hirvonen.
I think its not a matter of the DS3 not suiting him, as much as he works much better on setup when working with Loeb it seems...
even if they were 26 points ahead they wouldn't be the main suspect for that title[/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
we are talking only about chance, mathematical/theoretical etc.
Paddon driving Fiesta WRC as part of Msport Qatar for Spain, AWESOME NEWS!!
Fantastic news for the Kiwi! Hopefully he can put in a good result and develop his career further
The end of road for Novikov?
"Paddon’s keeping the goals relatively straightforward: first, he aims to finish the rally in order to gain experience. In addition, he aims to secure some top five stage times, mixing it up with some of the best drivers in the world, Sébastien Ogier, Mikko Hirvonen and Jari-Matti Latvala as well as fellow Qatar M-Sport drivers Mads Østberg and Thierry Neuville."
great, finally this talented and promising guy gets a chance. can't wait to see the times
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Originally Posted by bluuford
Not if Paddon can't find the cash for a full season. This is a trial but the money is still a pre-requisite. Still, in a similar car we will now be able to compare Paddon's performance against Tanak's from last year assuming the repeated tarmac stages are dry. I expect him to go well as he has been to Catalunya before and is comfortable on gravel and tarmac. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.
@Mintexmemory, no, you can't compare the pace to Tanak last year. It's unfair to compare the pace of someone who is driving a WRC car for the first time to someone who already did 10 (?) events with a WRC car...
Very happy for him, hopefully a good performance will open more doors to him, maybe Hyundai or Citroen if he doesn't have the money to pay Mr Wilson for a season next year.
I hope he can also extend the deal to include RallyGB, it will be good to see him there as well, even though last year I was not so impressed by his driving there.
I agree with Tom on comparing him with Tanak, by this point he had a lot of experience with WRC cars where Hayden has none.
Our local TV news mentioned Paddon's drive as being in a 5th M-Sport car.
Great news, well done and good luck Hayden.
nice news!
You can if he proves to be immediately more competitive ;) I'm sure someone will say you can't compare a highly motivated Paddon in 2013 against the 'lost it' Tanak that turned up in Spain 2012. (And yes I do remember OT running in 4th place before he retired but some way off pace)Quote:
Originally Posted by tommeke_B
you can compare anything and anyone if you like...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
the thing is none will take you seriously...
There speaks a master in the art ;)
so Malcolm prepares for Neuvilles exit?
frustration is dangerous. it makes people think weird things.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Greekphobia?Quote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon