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I don't know from where is coming supposition that Ford is unsuitable car to Henning. I don't remember that Henning would have been more near to top in any other car.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paddy Cummins
And obviously Henning is too unhappy with Ford-treatment because he is again driving with them.
yes, and get twice the amount test time the stobart second driver gets.Quote:
Originally Posted by Micke_VOC
Really number 1 Stobart Driver ?? It is official ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tomi
No, actually I dont think they have a nr1 driverQuote:
Originally Posted by jbmarcus21
Anyways, if he gets one test, thats a lot more then he did have before! :) Hopefully the Stobart-crew will also bring the right spare parts to every round!
last year, Henning did not test ? not ?
It's in the interests of Malcolm Wilson to give Henning what he wants and hoping he can threaten Atkinson, Sordo, Ogier and Novikov... :p :
It's also in his interest to take Petter in the team... ;)
If Petter is ready to pay I'm sure Malcolm will welcome him to drive with Ford.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom206wrc
A for second Stobart Driver who is he ?
Maybe Galli for 8 rounds not ?
Thats why Expert demanded both testing and priority in the contractQuote:
Originally Posted by Finni
Nope! He tested before Rally sweden in 07.Quote:
Originally Posted by jbmarcus21
After that he has used shakedown and rallies for testing. But after he finally found the setup, the race was over. And in the next rally he asked to have the car the same again, but that was'nt so... So he had to try again.. That's over now I hope...
Who has said he will have more tests and priority?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gard
The contract he signed! (M.Wilson)Quote:
Originally Posted by DonJippo
Have you seen the contract or has M. Wilson said so?Quote:
Originally Posted by JFL
Henning said so in the news! "I'm very happy with new agreement we have done with them. More prority and testing-Quote:
Originally Posted by DonJippo
http://www1.nrk.no/nett-tv/sport/spill/verdi/86061(for those who understand a little norwegian :) )
So only Henning would have been better to hear it also from Mr Wilson...Quote:
Originally Posted by JFL
MSport will be out to gleen as much money as possible this year, as their dominence of the privateer market is disappearing, and will be further weakened with the 2010 regs and Super 2000.
Wilson Junior is already confirmed for 12 rallies and Aava is still talking with them. Rumors said that he will announce his program during this week but there is nothing yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by jbmarcus21
So, now we have
Ford:
1. Latvala 12 rounds,
2. Hirvonen 12 rounds,
3. Wilson 12 rounds,
4. Henning 12 rounds,
5. Villagra 8 rounds,
6. Qassimi x rounds
7. Merkensteijn 8 rounds
8. Merkensteijn 8 rounds
Citroen:
1. Loeb 12 rounds
2. Sordo 12 rounds
3. Rautenbach 12 rounds
4. Ogier 6+x rounds
5. Novikov 8 rounds
6. Atkinson 1+x rounds
Subaru:
1. Ostberg 8 rounds
So, in my mind it looks that C4 is currently overbooked. before the season, Citroen told that they are able to service 5 cars for each rally. So, if Atkinson manages to extend his contract to Norway, then there should be already 6 C4-s. And if young hot shoes like Ogier and Novikov somehow "destroy" their cars (and quite likely Rautenbach as well), then there is a small problem in Citroen camp already.
At the same time there is one car virtually missing for Munchis (if they wont decide that for 4 rounds Wilson and Henning are scoring points for Munchis). So, there might be a place for Galli, Aava or why not P. Solberg? They have 13 latest spec Focuses and therefore enough capacity:-)
The most attractive currently looks Subaru Adapta. They have many cars, Prodrive support and only one certain driver :-) And currently it looks unlikely that Prodrive takes over Honda F1 team.
And I am surprised by the price Henning payed. Only 11 milj Norwegian kr? That is just a little bit over 1 milj Eur for the whole season?
I think that it is vital for the Ford championship hopes to "hire" (with little bit reduced sponsor money of course) at least one of those drivers (Solberg, Galli and Aava).
Hopefully Aava.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluuford
Qassimi meant to be doing 6 rounds starting with Rally Ireland
MikeD with his finger on the pulse as usual!!! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeD
Glad you aren't giving any Expert advice or consulting for my companies..... :)
Excellent news for Henning, now we need to see his brother in a blue oval as well.
What is the problem with Adapta signing a second driver? Nobody willing to pay the asking price? Anybody that has the budget does not want to drive a Subaru? What gives?
It's not a good car.Quote:
Originally Posted by noel157
Munchis Ford World Rally Team Estonia sounds lovely ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by bluuford
So we are both sponsors from Henning this year. ;) I bought a new TV yesterday at expert. :s mokin:Quote:
Originally Posted by A.F.F.
Very good news!!!!
http://www.rallybuzz.com/henning-sol...onfirmed-2009/
+ 1 Ford Focus WRC :)
Guys there is a new article about Petter on vg.no.Can anyone translate it??Thank you in advance...
I am going to by a new freezer and a dishwasher, but not to day, today I have to use all my time shoveling snow...Quote:
Originally Posted by Brother John
http://www.vg.no/pub/vgart.hbs?artid=549957Quote:
Originally Posted by Psycho!
I wander if it means Petter will enter Rally Norway?Quote:
Originally Posted by Salist
It is an article from NTB witch most news had yesterday. It states that Petter is unsure if he can drive Rally Norway:Quote:
Originally Posted by Psycho!
Google translate:
Petter unsure if he reaches Rally Norway
Petter Solberg is far from sure if he prefer to gather threads and sign off on the Rally Norway, on time, leaving 6 January.
When the NTB was in conversation with Solberg Friday, said 34-year-old that he was not much closer to any particular solution for the 2009-season than he was before new years eve.
- It will go a while before I get things completely in place. If I manage to achieve something by the deadline runs out is quite impossible to say, "said the former Subaru-driver.
Free from contract
Solberg lost the job when the Subaru just before Christmas pulled out of the WRC. IHe was freed from the contract with the Japanese carmaker, but he is negotiating a new agreement with the factory to compensate some of the lost employee's annual salary of 6 million euros (60 million).
From several quarters, it is speculation about Solberg going to start their own rallyteam with money from their own pocket. The options are offered a seat from one of the remaining factory teams in single races, or he must buy him a place in a factory-backed teams.
- Working on something
- I have not spoken anything about what goes on. I have something going on, but still it can go one way or the other way. I still do not work in detail in this project, "says Solberg to NTB.
WRC starts in Ireland 30 January with Petter Solberg. 13. February starts Rally Norway.
If I am right,everything depends on the money he will/won't take from Subaru??
did he not say that he has the budget long time ago already.Quote:
Originally Posted by Psycho!
I was just translating what was written in the article for Tom :rolleyes: "Vi har hørt rykter om at Expert trekker seg som sponsor for Henning Solberg" which means "but signs/rumours are that Expert won't support H.Solberg"Quote:
Originally Posted by Camelopard
What surprise me is Petters salary... €6m/year? He obviously negioated that after becoming WRC Champ, some years ago.
Two factors are the lack of testing he had during the 08 season and also the bias Malcolm Wilson had for his factory drivers. It seemed that Munchi's and Stobart would just play a part in insuring Latvala and Hirvonen got top results.Quote:
Originally Posted by Finni
Also, when he tested the Fabia he gave it very positive feedback and said it could be a race winner, despite it being outdated.
Sure, with more testing for 2009 on the cards, I'm confident that this will help Henning adopt to the car quicker over the course of a rally weekend. :up:
Edit: So basically, my previous comment was concluding that he wasn't given the proper opportunity to get good results because he was driving a car with no testing done. And, Malcolm would favour his Abu Dhabi team over the rest (kind of understandable.)
Well, anybody who knows rallying, also knows that you should keep Solberg bros as far away from testing as you can :)
well said, especially the younger one :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ARF
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Originally Posted by Buzz Lightyear
I agree that that is high if you see the results, but he is still a superstar in Japan and that might help !
But Rally at top level need to get away from that the best drivers have to pay to drive. They need to get paid from the team that runs them, and from their sponsors. Maybe a couple of personal sponsors on top of that.
If not the sport will die !
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Originally Posted by ARF
It is however a difference in testing the car (for development) and testing for personal setup before a rally...