What are you talking about, thats exactly what Mikko did last year and look where that got him. He clearly stated he will enjoy himself more this year and he won one rally and got second place on another rally which even Subaru had better results than Ford. Don't know what more he can do. I'm definitely rooting for Mikko this year and at least a win for Petter. Anyway, I'm out of this thread because it attracts the usual trolls.Quote:
Originally Posted by A.F.F.
Resultwise it's great. I still look for more killer-attitude and less cruising.
You posess a true sportsmanship in you, good job !!Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Did not expect nothing else from you ....
Hi AFF,Quote:
Originally Posted by A.F.F.
While your post is fine and honest, you really cannot expect Mikko to play the game any different than he does. He just isn't as quick as Loeb and has never been and will never be, (except on snow) so he tries to win the championship on consistency. There is nothing wrong with that and he almost made it in 2009.
Apart from that then half way into this years season it will be Latvala and Ogier that will challenge Loeb while Hirvonen will once again go backwards - he just isn't fast enough and I simply don't understand why Ford doesn't put their weight behind Latvala instead of Hirvonen.
So be it, AmenQuote:
Originally Posted by A.F.F.
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Originally Posted by MikeD
Yes, the problem is that basicly Loeb is doing the same thing than Hirvonen. The difference is that Loeb's 90% is 100% to others :mark: That adding to consistency Loeb has, Mikko just can't win him with the strategy of collecting points, he needs to push some pressure on him. Now Mikko got help from surprising angle, Loeb's team-mate. That ain't going to last many rallyes.
Anyway, I know you're right but I can always wish, right? :D
Hirvonen is the most overrating driver ever in my opinion. He even wasn't a national overall champion in his home country.
Most of you talking b***t. Mikko is a fantastic driver when he wants driving absolutely crazy. Maybe that´s more on gravel and for sure on snow. I´ve seen him i Rally sweden pushing so much that even Mr Loeb had to give up.
When Loeb drives 98 % I would say the others are doing 100%. So when the others (Mikko, JML etz) driving 103%, which I think you AFF want them to do, then Mr Loeb has to drive 100-101%. And that I think is enough for even Mr Loeb to be pressured. Remember he´has done some incidents himself.
So AFF I think your open letter is in some way good, but also you kind of slamming open doors. Mikko will do what you´ve written. That is for sure a clear ame and what the Ford team strategy is.
Hirvonen isn't overrated, he certainly has the adequate raw speed for a World championship level and winning a power stage in the prospect of getting a 2nd position in Mexico shows he has some guts.
Problem is that lazyness affecting him most of the time, plus he relies too much on consistency to climb in the classification.
I agree, AFF's letter and words are justified.
That is hardly a measure. If more drivers from Finland would get a chance to drive internatiol event earlier in their careers, they would become better, especially if they would get to drive tarmac events. Driving FRC year after year doesn't make you a World Champion. But I know by saying this, it's like adding fuel to the fire for some forum members. And by the way, Mikko Hirvonen does have a small group A title from 2002, if that matters.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wim_Impreza