Qassimi is only down for 4 events - Sweden, Portugal, Italy and Spain. So you never know if the car will appear in RMC.
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Qassimi is only down for 4 events - Sweden, Portugal, Italy and Spain. So you never know if the car will appear in RMC.
Bryan Bouffier will enter Rallye Monte-Carlo in a Fiesta RS WRC.Quote:
Originally Posted by rage82
Anyone think Tanak will share Al Qassimi's Citroen next year?
I think "maybe" is maybe! perhaps... possibily ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by megadrive
No way - he isn't called Seb Tanak or Olivier Tanak and Citroen sales in Latvia are not likely to be as high a priority as in France and the BeneluxQuote:
Originally Posted by er88
LOL.. LOL What is it with Latvia? LOL..
Latvia?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
guys its mintex... you should refine your standards according tot he poster.
Thanks for the kind support.... I thinkQuote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Today's evidence of impending dementia is an inability to differentiate between the Baltic States :dork:
Apologies to the great nation of Estonia for any insult taken
Apologies to all Latvians etc
Fortunately no Lithuanians were involved in the making of this cock-up!
:rotflmao:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
Motorsport News says Kubica will be in a Fiesta if Msport sort the paddle shift out. Now, what happens if he starts winning, will the other teams say the driver is at an advantage? He's obviously at a disadvantage in an equally equiped car, but is there a defined science for the paddle shift delay? I want Kubica to get to the top, but it might get complicated. Has a driver with 'special controls' ever managed to beat the fully able bodied drivers in any other motorsport, and what were the ramifications, if any?
wake up...Quote:
Originally Posted by Doon
Alex Zanardi did it but in track racing and the problem was with his legs (Lost them in an accident).
rallying is a different animal and also the hands are far more important in motorsport.
He did get his wrc2 title this year, didn't hear anything about an advantage.Quote:
Originally Posted by Doon
Just seen his right hand briefly, but it seemed like he had no gripping ability in it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Doon
There is a fun photo on Bouffier's Facebook page where he appears to be wearing official Hyundai Racing uniform.
WRC2 is a gentleman's championship, so I never doubted that other drivers/teams would complain.
I just couldn't see the likes of Jost Capito and Yves Matton turning a blind eye when a chap in a car using effectively different rules wins events. Remember, this ruling for the paddle shift has been created for Kubica. If the top teams think there is a slight advantage and their driver wins nothing will be said, but once Kubica is winning it will be a different story. Not saying Kubica will win, however if he does consistently?
Kubica haven t got any advantage with paddle shifter,because FIA have a time limit at softwear at Kubicas ds3 .Probably this time limit for changes is same as the other wrc cars.
It's always surprised me that VW have never campaigned for the reintroduction of paddles to help sell their dsg.
Chris.
the dsg comes without paddles as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by bowie
Between Malcolm Wilson's comments regarding Robert Kubica and rumours about Qatar re-evaluating their sponsor portfolio (rumours I heard here, in case you're wondering), I wouldn't be surprised if we see him leading a LOTOS-backed M-Sport WRT.
DSG works completely different than WRC gearbox. A DSG-like gearbox was used in Audi Quattro S1 in some 1986 events and in circuit Porsche 956 of the same era. It's quarter of century a go when it was a hi-tech stuff...Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Mmm very last minute.com! I wouldn't be surprised if RK is in a 4th Polo. There would appear to be some hard-ball conntract negotiation to be resolved by tomorrow!Quote:
Originally Posted by Prisoner Monkeys
To be exact Rorhl raced it only twice in Semperit Rally 1985 and then RAC 1985.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Thanks! I thought it was in 1986 :)Quote:
Originally Posted by makinen_fan
why you make things up in your head and you feel the need to post them ???Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
Yeah, he has had problems with it on RAC, probably AUDI didn't use it '86 for that reason.Quote:
Originally Posted by makinen_fan
M-sport is allready in a partership with BP and CastrolQuote:
Originally Posted by Prisoner Monkeys
I know its different as I have a DSG Golf R , but to the marketing men of VW its paddle operated gearchange. And yes , dsg is also available without paddles I know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
[quote=N.O.T]why you make things up in your head and you feel the need to post them ???[/quote:1wtolihd]Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
Actually rumoured in a number of other locations although the subsequent Twitter leaks would appear to have squashed it.
However I shan't be at all offended if you put me on your 'ignore' list, indeed I would count it an honour :cheese:
i do not put people into my ignore list... thats like hiding away from the issue.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
But seems like you enjoy creating scenarios and imaginary theories in your head...
RK in private Lotos team with M-Sport Fiesta
They have already Fiesta RRC prepared for Kubica for Janner. Car with paddle shift on the left side.
Isn't postulation one of the legitimate functions of a forum? Or is there some totalitarian view the proscribes allowable views? - Anyway this is off-topic so that's my last word on the matter.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
don't spoil the fight by hassling, guys... :D
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Possible look of Kubica's car
#1 on the door suggest it is a 2015 livery ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bartek
Rumours about Tänak:
1.) WRC2 is for sure. Co-driven by his old Co-driver Raigo Molder. They sold already old Focus WRC(days ago) to Italy for funding 2014.
2.) they will sign the contract tomorrow 12.12.13 ~12:00 CET. Announce after that.
3.) Ott and Martin may have a contract with R5. They need to decide today if they start in Monte Carlo. MC list will be closed today. After DS3 R5 is finished, he gonna go with this car. Ott visited in Nov / Paris Citroen headquarters. (For what, we don't know yet, maybe R5 discussion)
According to WRB, M-Sport team will feature Hirvonen and Evans for the 13 rounds.
Also, Kubica will drive Ford Fiesta to compete at the WRC championship, backed up by Lotos.
From the lineup for all manufacturer teams, it seems to me VW will have another victory this year as well! I hope I am wrong and it will be a much more competitive season compared to 2013.
Despite that photo, I have not yet agreed to be his co-driver yet :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bartek
I believe next year will be very exciting because of the amount of changes of teams and drivers. If drivers develops and suits into their new teams we might see a bit more competition than in 2013. Also I believe Hyundai will be very strong from the beginning of the year which underscores my prediction of 2014.