Why is Loeb the best driver?Quote:
Originally Posted by Corny
Because he has the best car?
Let the driver without technical problems win the championship this year.
I hope that it will be Mikko Hirvonen. ;)
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Why is Loeb the best driver?Quote:
Originally Posted by Corny
Because he has the best car?
Let the driver without technical problems win the championship this year.
I hope that it will be Mikko Hirvonen. ;)
For variety, would be good to see Mikko win it. But I think he deserves it too, based on this year.
Mikko dosen't deserve it, a driver with 3 wins champion????
No.
Well, 4 wins actually (could make it 5 in GB), and there have been several drivers who took a championship with less.Quote:
Originally Posted by Francis44
Mikko Hirvonen has been very solid this year, only one retirement which wasn't on him to blame, plus he always finished on a podium position. Loeb on the other hand, did take 6 wins, but he made avoidable mistakes.
I have a slight difficulty with Mikko myself, but not so much for the points.
1 retirement due to overheating
2 3rds
4 2nds
5 1sts
(if he can make GB)
That's a pretty respectful season, even if you flip the Australia result either way. I believe also Loeb has got a few more "assisted" points this season than Mikko, although I haven't counted. The problem I have with accepting Mikko though is his lack of fighting spirit when he faces resistance. He doesn't seem to enjoy to drive at the very edge, unless he is within very few seconds of the lead. Seems to lack braveness and confidence and gives up too easily. So it's not really the personality I want to see in a champion. But ok, I accept that he is on a progressive curve, and I think most will agree he has not reached his potential yet. And it's not a plan that is failing so far. It's a bit boring to approach it so carefully, but perhaps that's the best way for him. So if he pulls off GB with a full-speed performance, I will have no problem with it. Even though it will be a victory more on Loebs mistakes, than on his own speed. Ok, he may get the gold, but that's how it will be remembered, so no problem for me. Loeb himself was well known to settle for 8 pointers early on, instead of going for a crazy all or nothing approach. So now he get perhaps a taste of his own medicine.
I think also it will be interesting to see how Mikko progress in 2010 if he has the support of the title behind him. So also for sake of next year, I want more competition at the top, and Mikko's win should pull him another notch up.
And Mikko does seem to have the ability to throw his brain out sometimes, if there is a clear goal in his reach. So I really hope he will surprise us this weekend.
I voted Mikko for champion, he has been competitive on gravel this season, but i dont think Loeb or Mikko will win rally GB, both will drive fast but safe and Latvala is the likely winner, Sordo might do a good rally as well.
I think it's difficult to prove who has the better car (no not difficult: impossible)Quote:
Originally Posted by Brother John
It is my opinion that Loeb is the better driver (specially on tarmac, they are quit equal on gravel IMO). You can have yours ;)
It's not quite fair to compare the number of wins to previous seasons, since there used to be a lot more drivers who could win rallies... in 2003 there were like eight drivers who could have won, and six who did.Quote:
Originally Posted by Josti
Anyway though, I totally agree that Mikko has shown better performance so far this year. As has been mentioned before, Loeb's been given a couple points by team orders and has had a flawless car, whereas Mikko's engine failure in Argentina cost him at least 8 points. Without that, he'd have the championship in the bag already.
Still, rallying is all about 'what if's, so I say whoever wins will fully deserve it.
I just want it to go to the last stage...... with Loeb and Hirvonen on the same second!...
...i'll be watching the big screen in the Walters Arena (Rheola) in anticipation! (for Mikko to take it! ;) )
Who's with me? It will be a special place in the Walters if it goes down to the last stage because its the only place on the stages where we'll know what happens, as it happens!
Can't wait for Thursday evening when I pick my mate up from Wrexham and head to Myherin with food, beer and so much excitment!
Personally I would like to see Loeb winning, though agree that both may not necessarily fight for the win as it is too much of a risk, so gives others a chance to go for it and take as many risks as they want in order to win. But whatever happens, I will congratulate the winner and it's a fantastic climax to the season :up: