Mini set to announce wrc entry

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28th July 2010, 21:57
snellman

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Originally Posted by N.O.T

the fact that they plan to win the title in 3 years time shows at least a level of dedication, nomatter how it ends...hope they manage reasonable results and stay then...

are you ill?
28th July 2010, 22:07
N.O.T

only mentally....
29th July 2010, 10:06
JAM

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Originally Posted by Tomi

You asked, And what better? Stop or go to work with Prodrive?

Yes, if Mini would want him, then he has two options: Stop or go to there. For what i know, his personal team is struglin and will not have a third WRC season.

Don't forget IF... because we are all talking in conditional
29th July 2010, 10:12
navtheace

Still no news on http://www.mini.co.uk or http://www.mini.com

Is this another Ford M-Sport arangement where it's M Sport who make it happen with Ford not bothered too much.
29th July 2010, 10:38
Mintexmemory

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Originally Posted by cali

PG and Mikkelsen are the fastest drivers out there without a seat at the moment IMHO

If you want young talents, then Lindroos and Tänak will be my first choices. They don't have much experience yet, but both are blindingly fast out from the box.

I don't know the background but MM returning to rallying in Estonia recently and his previous testing link with Prodrive might not be entirely coincidental
29th July 2010, 11:31
cali

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Originally Posted by Mintexmemory

I don't know the background but MM returning to rallying in Estonia recently and his previous testing link with Prodrive might not be entirely coincidental

Problably Markko will never drive WRC rally again, but he might help Tänak to get a seat.
29th July 2010, 11:33
grugsticles

Oh how Id LOVE for there to be something there!
Marco has, or at least did have, the speed to match Loeb so it would be interesting to see if the bug has finally bitten him.
29th July 2010, 16:33
Tom206wrc

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Originally Posted by grugsticles

Prodrive/Mini would be very unwise to just look at British drivers as there are many drivers out there of other nationalities who would be quite cheap and have good experience and speed.
I suspect things like verbal communication, lifestyle, and team chemistry are Richards main reasons for looking for someone of his own nationality.

For example, Atkinson, Anderson, Duval are all perfect selections.
Hell, if they really want to get serious they will hire all 3 and in no time their car will come up to speed if they are willing to put the money in.

Dudu ??? Sorry but Prodrive shouldn't have budget for new carrosserie parts on an entire WRC season :laugh:
29th July 2010, 16:35
Tom206wrc

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Originally Posted by vkangas

Early indication shows that factory support from BMW may be rather limited. I haven't noticed the WRC announcement on any BMW/Mini sites, only on Prodrive's own site.

One good thing is that the engine is coming from BMW Motorsport. So I don't expect SX4-like engine problems.

Same engine as the Citroën DS3 WRC too :p :
29th July 2010, 17:09
Xsara Fan

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Originally Posted by cali

Problably Markko will never drive WRC rally again, but he might help Tänak to get a seat.

AFAIK Tanak want a seat at 2011 Ford Junior Team.
29th July 2010, 18:44
Hartusvuori

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Originally Posted by cali

Problably Markko will never drive WRC rally again, but he might help Tänak to get a seat.

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Originally Posted by Xsara Fan

AFAIK Tanak want a seat at 2011 Ford Junior Team.

Markko was today at Ford's slot in NORF service park. Funny how only seven years ago he won this very event, and now he blended in to the crowd like any other guy.
29th July 2010, 20:33
Xsara Fan

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Originally Posted by Hartusvuori

Markko was today at Ford's slot in NORF service park. Funny how only seven years ago he won this very event, and now he blended in to the crowd like any other guy.

At 51 he will start again ;) With 'Neste oil' livery...
29th July 2010, 21:22
Sulland

If they want a GB man in the Mini, who should they go for ?
29th July 2010, 21:32
Walach

Surely Meeke
29th July 2010, 21:34
jbmarcus21

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Originally Posted by Walach

Surely Meeke

Meeke wants to stay in Peugeot UK ... http://www.maxrally.com/news/entry/m..._with_peugeot/
29th July 2010, 21:48
Mirek

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Originally Posted by Tom206wrc

Same engine as the Citroën DS3 WRC too :p :

No, it isn't., You're right that stock 1.6T of PSA/BMW is joint venture but that applies only for stock engine and not racing variants. Also the engine is used only in DS3 R3T. According to Quesnel they used specially from scratch designed racing unit for WRC.
29th July 2010, 22:14
tmx

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Originally Posted by JFL

http://www.bilnorge.no/export/b_36119.jpeg
Don't know if it's been posted.. Sorry if it has.. ;)

Total Rally said an insider told them the real Mini rally car doesn't look anything like that pic. They also found it funny the tires in that pic has BF Goodrich written on it.
29th July 2010, 22:18
Mirek

Maybe it looks different but that picture is from official Prodrive website: http://www.prodrive.com/gallery.html

What is so strange on BFG? There are no single tyres next year...
29th July 2010, 23:14
JFL

I think it looks pretty cool.. Not that it matters, but still.. ;)
30th July 2010, 00:35
noel157

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Originally Posted by jbmarcus21

Meeke wants to stay in Peugeot UK ... http://www.maxrally.com/news/entry/m..._with_peugeot/

Not quite, all he says is that he is focused on trying to retain his title, nothing about next year other than lots of things are happening in the WRC.

"Speaking to iRally, Meeke said: “At the moment I’ve a big enough job on my hands trying to retain the title. All my efforts, all my focus is on that at the moment. Obviously next year lots of things are happening in the WRC, but for me the IRC is the place to be at the moment. I’m very happy where I am with Peugeot – it’s a fantastic effort by Peugeot UK.”
30th July 2010, 00:40
Allar

if i saw this pic then first thing i noticed was BFG :D and then the looks of the car, what was quite similar to cars i made in Need for Speed when i was a kid :D no high-tech wings and sh*t.
1st August 2010, 18:14
bubbaontour

You lot are unbelievable!!!!
3rd August 2010, 09:33
Mise

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Originally Posted by Sulland

If they want a GB man in the Mini, who should they go for ?

A young Brit who has international experience, has
testing and developing experience from two new cars?

My god, it's Matthew Wilson. :D :rolleyes: :eek:
3rd August 2010, 16:10
Wasted Talent

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Originally Posted by Mise

A young Brit who has international experience, has
testing and developing experience from two new cars?

My god, it's Matthew Wilson. :D :rolleyes: :eek:

Kris Meeke then - he has development experience and has actually won at international level

WT
3rd August 2010, 21:21
Allar

http://www.maxrally.com/features/ent...orld_rallying/
3rd August 2010, 23:12
Maui J.

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Originally Posted by rallyfan+

http://www.maxrally.com/features/ent...orld_rallying/

Definitely Nikara and Tanak. Not sure of the others yet. I would add Mikkelson to that list as well.
3rd August 2010, 23:40
pettersolberg29

Mikkelsen has very strong links to M-Sport though, so while I agree he's a great prospect, he won't join Mini. Nikara looks like a great driver too.
4th August 2010, 08:27
MrJan

If they want a Brit and Meeke doesn't want the gig then surely it's got to be Guy Wilks? I'm confident that Wilks could do a better job than Matt Wilson.
4th August 2010, 08:34
N.O.T

My god...that list radiates disaster...hope richards is better than this at selecting drivers. This list should include the drivers for the customer cars and then we see what they can do.
4th August 2010, 09:56
HaCo

In the latest issue of GP Week, there's an article about the Mini entry in WRC.

Apparently BMW only gave his 'GO' for an S2000 homologation (with 1.6turbo motor). To enter the WRC, you need a full works commitment from a registered manufacture, so until BMW commits for a real WRC entry there will 'only' be an S2000 version of the car.
http://mag.gpweek.com/?startpage=46&iid=38927

Consider that the FIA is planning only to allow 2.0l NA S2000 cars in SWRC, where will the Mini score points? What if BMW will never go for a real works commitment?

Maybe IRC is a better place for the MINI: Monte Carlo :)
4th August 2010, 10:04
navtheace

Then MINI themselves can rally the Cooper S in the 1.6 Turbo FWD class called R3.

Better for the sport as it will be a car on the stages that people will buy from the showroom.
4th August 2010, 12:59
Xsara Fan

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Originally Posted by rallyfan+

http://www.maxrally.com/features/ent...orld_rallying/

AFAIK Mini choose 2 drivers not from this list & not Brit.
4th August 2010, 14:00
Addicted

What is the point of that list? Most of those guys are nobodys and some of them dont even have gravel experience and still they are nominated top10 rising stars. Tänak, Neuville and Nikara have some potential and maybe Abbring.
4th August 2010, 15:44
Allar

Evrybody is a nobody in the beginning
4th August 2010, 18:17
Red bull

get ketoma,ratanen,meek,nikara,PG,wilks and enter them in 3 wrc rounds in WRC cars,at the end you will have discovered the future world rally champion. :rolleyes: :D
5th August 2010, 05:49
Koppomsbo

http://translate.google.com/translat...bollen-hos-mig
5th August 2010, 08:35
Tomi

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Originally Posted by Koppomsbo

http://translate.google.com/translat...bollen-hos-mig

Nice so now its up to him to get a test drive, lets hope it goes well.
5th August 2010, 08:47
turves

I'd like to see Alastair Fisher given a test at least.
5th August 2010, 08:50
Tomi

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Originally Posted by turves

I'd like to see Alastair Fisher given a test at least.

You can be sure that they will test many drivers, and has tested already many.
5th August 2010, 10:34
modri dirkac

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Originally Posted by HaCo

Maybe IRC is a better place for the MINI: Monte Carlo

Good one, HaCo. :D
But if you know the history, it's a possibility. ;)

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