Ford grabbing as much credit in the victory photo's...
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Ford grabbing as much credit in the victory photo's...
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[QUOTE=Fast Eddie WRC;1161881]Ford grabbing as much credit in the victory photo's...
Fixed!!!
Did you guys notice Ott has already moved on in this image... crazy!! ;) Already wearing his ToyOtta gear
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Anybody knows there are these motorhome now?
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It was to sell some months ago
http://www.autohebdo.fr/wrc/actualit...rt-189841.html
According Autohebdo, Ford comeback!
That would be great! Fingers crossed....Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
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is it a reliable source? that would be awesome news indeed
Well, there is a question mark...but where`s smoke, there`s fire.
Confirmation of a Ford comeback will be the perfect end to this rally year.
Autohebdo mostly have reliable sources.
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To me it depends on WHEN Seb Ogier will announce what happens: before Australia, he will continue at Ford.
After Australia: he will either retire or go to another team.
He promised somewhere that before Australia OR during the event the latest. Would be nice to announce Ford`s return and Ogier`s staying during the season- ending party...
I think it's two way deal - Ford comeback only if Ogier stays, Ogier stays only with full manufacturer support. Ford gets credits anyway, until M-Sport uses Ford's chassis, so why they need to comeback, but if Ford could build legacy in rallying (and they could do only with Ogier and only now) like Citroen with Loeb, or like Subaru - they could have benefits. Subaru long gone from WRC and for regular peoples still rallycar=Subaru. Ford gets something only if they could be dominant force and incorporates "rally spirit thing" into their brand for good, like Subaru, Audi with Quattro did.
And I think it's settled - Ogier stays, M-Sport get Ford full support. It's win-win-double win for Ogier-Ford-Willson. For others, and sport itself - we will see.
Gerard Quinn doesnt want to comment https://twitter.com/OpensTightens/st...62397907202048
Well, if it is true, and it is a big if; let's hope they back M-Sport properly with a decent budget! I seem to remember them pulling some budget when Abu Dhabi signed as a main sponsor.
All in or not at all!!
If they were going all in with a very big budget we probably wouldn't still be awaiting confirmation of their comeback at this stage of the year. Otherwise they probably wouldn't have passed up a chance to dominate the manufactures by keeping a hold of Tanak as well as Ogier and Evans.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
Budget to pay Ogier's wages and extra finance to support continued car development will be about it imo. Toyota and Hyundai's budget will still dwarf Ford and even more so Citroen's.
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+1. Probably Wilson won’t get a cheque big enough to level MSport budget with Toyota and Hyundai, still, having Ford paying the champ salary and a part of the expenses are fantastic news for MSport and even for the series, with another big manu marketing machine helping to promote WRC.Quote:
Originally Posted by er88
Anyway, for Ford it’s a big chance to boost the new Fiesta image in Europe. Currently there’s no media advertising or commercial involvement from the brand, their importers and dealers on the WRC wins, meaning those aren’t getting to the general public; that’s a mind-blowing waste.
Msport preview for australia https://t.co/iMtuhD32gS
Do you like Castrol liveries? ;)
Are we in for some nostalgia?Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
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Crystal ball :)
Martini would be nicer, Castrol belongs on a Toyota!
Took the words right out of my mouth.Quote:
Originally Posted by ToughMac
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Toyota have Microsoft :) don't need more money ;)
Who said anything about money.....!
What if, I repeat, what if, Ogier decides to retire and stay at home in any case, would Ford return if they don't get a championship winning driver? I mean, Evans and Suninen have potential, but not yet for a championship title.
That is a non question. Ogier will stay.
and Martini belongs to Lancia.Quote:
Originally Posted by ToughMac
But I accept every stickers if it helps them continuing in WRC.
There's just rumors :hot:Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
For us, rumours. For who really need know, no ;)
Not a rumour AL, he clearly mentioned on the LePoint (and others) interview: he loves to be with his kid but it's too earlier to retire from WRC.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
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Originally Posted by BleAivano
Yes Ogier will retire - In November 2022 when his project is finished. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
difficult projectQuote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
Indeed! But now it's 50% complete - which many people, in 2012, doubted would get this far.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
If he continues, the Champ is staying with M-Sport. :)
https://www.lequipe.fr/Rallye/Actual...citroen/850920
Come on Ford, give a push to MSport!
Hannu Mikkola, mk2 escort, 1978. Bit earlier than toyotas of mid to late 90's ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by ToughMac