What can we expect from the new Subaru WRC ?

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Originally Posted by MJW

Remember how close Ari came in 1993 in the original Impreza?
There is a lot riding on S14's success, and the engineering resources are being directed here now. OK you could say Prodrive should have done this with the last few years cars, I am convinced the Prodrive F1 frolic was a significant cause of the "performance" of the rally cars.
Personally I expect S14 to be "right" & from the start.

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Yes but Ari is a Finn

Markko Martin beat the Finns? I would not bet against MM driving in Finland, if indeed NORF is the debut event.

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Originally Posted by MJW

Markko Martin beat the Finns? I would not bet against MM driving in Finland, if indeed NORF is the debut event.

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Hasn't Markko stated plenty of times that he doesn't want to drive competitively again?

I dont think he will drive competitively long term, I just thought he might be present for the debut event, as it will be "his car"

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Originally Posted by MJW

I dont think he will drive competitively long term, I just thought he might be present for the debut event, as it will be "his car"

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You might not remember but his co-driver died a few years ago. If he didn't want to drive before I doubt he'll want to drive now and although I wish he'd come back I respect his decision.

the thing is that in Finland the driver need a car he can trust 100%, if the cars debute is in Finland I dont belive Atkinson has that trust yet.

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Originally Posted by Daniel

You might not remember but his co-driver died a few years ago.

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I have a good memory of that awful September day.
I was thinking along the lines that maybe, just maybe he would change his mind and see the fruits of his development driving. Who knows maybe Tommi Makinen could be tempted out of retirement? But seriously winner of NORF 2008 is going to be JML. To me there is no doubt of that fact.

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Originally Posted by Tomi

the thing is that in Finland the driver need a car he can trust 100%, if the cars debute is in Finland I dont belive Atkinson has that trust yet.

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Yes Finland is a confidence rally :) You won't win if you're not 100% sure of the car being good.

about the subaru i think finland is the worst possible rally to debut the new car with the current lineup.

About Martin...even if he returns he will struggle to beat sordo on gravel.....he stayed out of the picture for too long, its hard work to come back at top level after such a long wait.

I think it is possible for markko to drive in finland as 3rd driver debuting new impreza