This is a little off topic, but my understanding was that Ford hadn't committed to 2012 at the time and that's why Ogier didn't take the deal. Either way, I would have loved to have seen Ogier in Ford last year. The Fiesta was fast and Ogier would have been able to compete with Loeb imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vaggelis27
It would have been interesting in 2012 battling it out with Loeb, but this year he would have been dominant even with a Fiesta IMOQuote:
Originally Posted by 6789
Ford also offered contract to Ogier at the end of 2010 with twice bigger salary, but he decided to stay loyal to citroen who promised him equal status.
I wasn't aware that this had happened. Goes a long way to explaining the anger SO felt at the 2011 treatment - bet he is doubly happy this year! Stepping into SL vs territory I hope Ogier has got the WDC by Alsace so he can give us a flat out contest ( don't think we'll see that from Mikko ever again)Quote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
I read it in an interview with Malcom Wilson, I think somewhere around the middle of 2011.
This is all I can find now: Loeb Tells Ogier to Move to Ford
Yle Uutiset Keski-Suomi: Yle Uutiset Keski-Suomi tiistai 25-06-2013 klo 19-00 | Tv | Areena | yle.fi
from 4:30 onwards...
I hope it can be seen outside Finland too...
Yle Uutiset Keski-Suomi: Yle Uutiset Keski-Suomi tiistai 25-06-2013 klo 19-00 | Tv | Areena | yle.fi
from 4:30 onwards...
I hope it can be seen outside Finland too...
Yep, perfectly visible in UK :) . Mikko must hope that BBQ racing doesn't get wrecked by manufacturer self-interest!Quote:
Originally Posted by jiipee64
Retired Citroen driver mr. Loeb is preparing himself for an uphill battle. Meanwhile in Finland, his protegé is gonna go downhill...
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There is no doubt in my mind after what I read between the lines in the news regarding Citroën and their WTCC participation, that if there are Citroëns in the WRC next year it will not be factory backed but run by PH-Sport with Abu Dhabi backing. One driver will be Al Qassimi and the other will be the best option available. I doubt that Hirvonen will be retained, but Sordo could due to Spain still being Citroëns 3rd or 4th most important market. There could be a French future talent which could be nursed towards a possible Peugeot entry (which I still believe won’t happen). But all in all, then Citroën in the WRC is coming to an end.