Doubt it. Paddon has probably just raised some cash.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
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Doubt it. Paddon has probably just raised some cash.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Did you type the wrong name? Did you mean Ostbergs exit? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
imho all 3 names i could type(Neuville,Novikov,Ostberg)Quote:
Originally Posted by tommeke_B
are you sure?Quote:
Originally Posted by Doon
“Ultimately we are trying to market ourselves for 2014 and this amazing opportunity to compete in a Fiesta RS WRC with such a respected team as M-Sport gives us that chance.”
http://www.wrc.com/news/paddon-gets-wrc ... ?fid=19113
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“After some discussions, we were offered this great opportunity and it’s amazing to finally get our chance in a WRC car. - See more at: http://www.rallysportmag.com.au/home/in ... N0RFU.dpuf
stop with your fobofilia.
Paddon's public statements are always a little strange (for us europeans). perhaps he is a bit too polite and just wants to thank them for renting him a car, which is not very easy with other teams.
about investment from Malcolm-sport, remember kuipers was also given a brown car ;) also Paddon gave his "rights" to a management company with shareholders (do I need to explain this?).
everybody here, knows who has fobofilia,and what kind of fobofilia. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
For me it would be surprising if Neuville goes to Citroen or rather, leaves M-Sport. Neuveille is very confident in the car and it would be a hazard for him to change team for 2014.
I do believe one of the other two guys will leave for Citroen. One will remain at M-Sport. Let´s wait and see.
Wrc expert Capito...
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/110138
Yeah, good when we have more compeditive cars:-) I am happy!
Yes it is hard to compare. Tänak won two stages in Sapin, was leading the rally after 34km of stages and he was fighting for thrid against Mikko and Mads (was only around one minute behind leader Loeb) when he crashed out. Moreover, he had probably the best weather forecast for the stages ;-)
"also Paddon gave his "rights" to a management company with shareholders (do I need to explain this?)."
Just to assist you, the shareholders are primarily made up of "mum & dad type" investors who wish to see a young New Zealander with talent get an opportunity to succeed on the world stage.
A number of the shareholders are syndicates made up of group friends who between them have raised the required funds to purchase a share.
The Directors are his father and two businessmen well respected within the local community
Perhaps those on this forum who wish him well could get together, form a syndicate and also purchase a share.
@Dimviii, I have a certain fear of quotes of people on my ignore list, and it occurs too much with the new quoting system. Can you give my phobia a name? :p
quotephobia :D
Another 'promising star', Al-Kuwari, with a Fiesta WRC deals for Spain,
http://www.m-sport.co.uk/index.php/news ... -for-spain
LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by makinen_fan
Seems like Paddons drive is at least partially, if not substantially , paid for by M-Sport. Full factory colours and some room for his sponsor VINZ.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motorsport/ne ... d=11131557
Why is it a LoL?Quote:
Originally Posted by NxOxT
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
i ment LoooooooooL
We need the like button back :DQuote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
I had a thought before, how long did it take Latvala to take a second place in the driver standings? 2011? And how long has it taken Neuville....
Season is not over yet, though he has big chances.Quote:
Originally Posted by tfp
well ar least he is very close to it and it is solely in his hands to keep the lead. 2011 latvala became second by a miracle
no it was 2010 - the last rally with the bigger cars. hirvonen slowed down and ogier crashed there and spain
Being second in the championship means nothing when it comes to championship material... Hirvonen is a nice example for that.
Ketomaa maybee will start in Wales WRC and next season maybe 6 or 7 rounds in WRC2
http://www.go4speed.lv/lv/news/rallijs/ ... rauks-wrc/
Ostberg is complaining about having to pay for driving :rolleyes:
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/rallyes/wm ... index.html
In English:
http://translate.google.com/translate?s ... index.html
Ostberg needs to put something to the desk first after claim - not so much in this year from him
I'm sure Neuville will not pay in the next year for the seat even at M-Sport
For sure not helthy to use pay drivers but that's life today.
True. His performance was acceptable two years ago, but the level of competition has improved a lot since then. Next year Mikelsen will also begin beating him on regulat basis. Also, Mads doesnt pay all expenses, only part of them so he should be glad fot that he is not "full privateer".Quote:
Originally Posted by amilk
2014 fiesta wrc
http://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hpho ... 4541_n.jpg
I think it was only R5 with WRC wing for PR activities...Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Heard some roumors they look at R5, can it posibly be anything more than roumors?Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Quote:
Originally Posted by skarderud
@Dupont_Ben
Not an R5 unfortunately. Let's say it will be able to compete in WRC3 and everywhere in Europe second half of next year.
For sure they are primary working on R3T car. R5 will be next step...Quote:
Originally Posted by makinen_fan
Rally Sweden to run from Thursday to Saturday next year.
http://www.dhnet.be/sports/moteurs/seba ... 6e85e21b80
Not a WRC rally, but... Sébastien Loeb is going to drive Rallye du Condroz with a DS3 WRC, codriven by his wife Severine! Yves Matton will drive a Xsara WRC, codriven by Daniel Elena. The rally takes place next month (1-2-3 november), covering 265km SS, enough for 27 stages.
Ok, so now we are waiting for Ogier in Condroz :smokin:Quote:
Originally Posted by tommeke_B
But not in a Polo WRC....... a 911.... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bartek
Rally guide 1 and itinerary is out for Rally Sweden 2014 - http://www.rallysweden.com/2013/10/rall ... licerad-3/
Again nothing interesting, same stages as usual with only 1 new stage and no Sagen this year. I'm quite disappointed.
so it looks llike the driver's line up will be something like this:
Volkswagen: Ogier,Latvala,Mikkelsen
Citroen:,Neuville,Meeke(?) & Kubica for selected rounds
Qatar M-Sport(if they still have funds): Ostberg, Novikov,Nasser Al-Atyah
Hyundai:Hirvonen, Atkinson(?)
Sordo is missing for now because as it stands now (from what i saw in Citroen Driver Solitare topic) he has no drive for next season.
Hirvonen & Atkinson - so in 2014 Hyundai will have the 2004/5 Subaru No 2's....???
I seriously hope not - no offence, but that's not really looking to the future is it. And tells you everything about the WRC.
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Colin Clark ?@voiceofrally
Seems that Robert Kubica is considering @WalesRallyGB. Question for me is why and which car? Could be WRC2 champ by then, so maybe WRC car?
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WRC ?@OfficialWRC
Question marks for Wales @WalesRallyGB Kubica for a WRC Car? Mark Higgins R5 Fiesta? 2 great rides if so. Both could cause a big upset..
Also, M-Sport considers Kubica:
http://twitpic.com/dhacj4