It may not be his decision...Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
I mean, there are two horrible scenarios that would require him stepping out
1. Toyota wants Ogier
2. Toyota wants a Japanese driver
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It may not be his decision...Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
I mean, there are two horrible scenarios that would require him stepping out
1. Toyota wants Ogier
2. Toyota wants a Japanese driver
Well Mikkelsen was No.3 driver in VW with very good results...
But I agree. it´s tough choice.
1.This is problem for EP/JMLQuote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
2.They can use MarkkoMärtinMotorsport as satellite team with older YarisWRC chassis.
VW left.Quote:
Originally Posted by dnb
Paddon to Toyota, that would be so great, Ott and Hayden in the same team just like in Pirelli star driver years. Car would suit him, same driving style and a good market for 4wds in NZ for Toyota, only catch is the Hyundai NZ thing...
- he is slower than current TGR drivers -Quote:
Originally Posted by Toyoda
I don't think Paddon has much bargaining power to be honest, other than whatever importer money he brings.Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex
I'm sure Mäkinen will do everything he can to keep Lappi, even over Latvala, but it will also depend on the higher-ups decisions. Toyoda seems like the kind of guy who respects the sport, I'm just hopeful that he respects the sport enough to not let Ogier into the team.
maybe have a look at average points per P1 start then reconsider bargaining powerQuote:
Originally Posted by wrc2017
https://twitter.com/KiwiWRCfan/statu...41680680853504
After promoter agreement yesterday with Rally Japan, Deutschland Rallye & Tour de Corse in danger for the future... Difficult choice between two beautiful rally... But what is choice ? POOL available here ► http://bit.ly/2PyxFQo
no its not difficult choice, Corsica sucks big time
I think both are unique and deserve a place in the calendar.
Drivers probably prefer Corsica.
Next one is last contract for Ogier:
https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/1...ill-be-my-last
He said this already before Deutschland ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Well good that Toyota is not mentioned...Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
I dont see that Citroen can offer him a better chance to fight for the title compared to M-Sport.
They struggle for finance and their C3 is not as proven as the Fiesta.
The extra PR work wont suit him either.
really?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tauri_J
"But there remains significant disquiet about the logistical effort to get to the island and the absence of sufficient reward in terms of promotional value from the rally.
Collectively the teams feel the same way about the WRC's other island rally, French round the Tour of Corsica.
Autosport understands there is similar pressure on the Tour of Corsica for next season, with the French island event equally unpopular among the teams."
https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/1...a-2019-boycott
DRIVERS
Yes, they are part of the team, definitely everyone has his favourite and least favourite event, but this is the opinion of manuf. you quoted.
yes but you dont see them saying this about rally germany.
but to each their own. case closed.
When will the 2019calendar be known? Think Germany desirves the spot more than Corse. France allready has Monte
Corsica also has boring itinerary - two stages in the morning, the same two repeated in the afternoon.
Apparently Mr. Toyoda isn’t worried about having a huge advantage over the competition on the WEC; if Toyota misses WRC manus champ this year, why not try to get Ogier?Quote:
Originally Posted by tr4m
Besides, even if Ogier seems the obvious (and smarter) choice for a vacant seat at Toyota, how can we tell Lappi won’t be replaced by another talented Finn, like Suninen, that seems ready for a full manu drive and is managed by Makinen’s long time pal Jouhki ?
At the end of 2016 he said it that this will be last. Then at the end of 2017 too. Now again. Ogi stop it.No one is buying it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
I think that he just want to get contracts on the table from Toyota or Hyundai and now when no one is interested in him, he is crying again..
end of september usuallyQuote:
Originally Posted by Duvel
He didn't reallyQuote:
Originally Posted by ESTR
Well Toyotas last 10+ years in motorsport weren't exactly great. First tons of money into F1 which was total fail. Then endurance where they never won vs Porsche/Audi even though they often had the fastest car, now after both Audi and Porsche left they finally are winning since there is nobody else to fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally Power
So now when they are doing good in WRC they are likely to try to make the most out of it.
Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
As someone mentioned here allready, a satelite team could be a solution in case of Toyota.
Toyota works team whit Ogier, Tanak, Lappi
Satelite Latvalla and Nasser
A bit the way Stobart team did it a few years ago.
No...the policy would remain the same- priority drivers helped by other team members, no matter if from A or B team. So again struggling Latvala and Nasser just enjoying himself. B-team for developing drivers and Nasser would be logical though.
We shouldn't be dropping any of the current Tarmac rounds - there are too few as it is. Drop a gravel round that offers nothing except dry dusty conditions.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Duvel
Looks like you didn't notice that the new rally Japan will be on tarmac.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
I think he means that a tarmac round should be introduced, or replace a gravel round, rather than replace an event already on tarmac. Something I agree with, makes the championship a bit more even in terms of surfaces.Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
Well Andy does not like dusty gravel rallies which are the same. Similarly I don't see much point in more dry tarmac rallies with nothing special.
So if more tarmac then one of these:
- wet tarmac (tarmac in some place where it rains most of the time, remember playing some computer game with tarmac rally in Japan where it always rained ;) )
- bumpy/different tarmac (Corsica used to be this but now the roads are mostly with smooth tarmac just like spain, Barum in Czech Rep. also used to be this but the roads there also changed)
For gravel rallies I am all for replacing one of the similar dry/dusty rallies with gravel that is wet with chances of snow, for example some rally in New Zealand during the winter (summer on north hemisphere) or a rally in one of the baltic countries in the autumn, or moving rally Argentina a bit in the calendar. How realistic that is I dunno.
https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/1...ahead-from-wrcQuote:
Originally Posted by Duvel
"A final decision will be made at the World Motor Sport Council meeting in Paris on October 12."
Ogier said he could retire at those times, he didnt say 'this will be my last contract', which he is saying now.Quote:
Originally Posted by ESTR
Re Corsica vs Germany - Corsica for me.
The Tour de Corse has a big history and is considered one of the THE legendary rallies. There have been epic battles, great drama and shocking tragedies.
The Rally of 10,000 Corners is the driver's choice. It's main issue is island-based logistics which the teams dont like.
Corsica is trash... history means nothing. The route is a disgrace...
only trash people want this event in.
We need a dislike button on this forum for trash like this.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Japan was the worst rally I have ever attended, narrow crap roads, middle of nowhere so stuff all spectators, and except for one big penned area 100m back from the stage, we couldn't see much. Just because Toyota has come back doesn't mean that Japan should be given a WRC round again after the poorly executed last attempt in Obihiro.
Cull Turkey, and Japan from the championship and put a couple of decent rounds in their place.
bad news release for RX Academy 2018 participant Troy Dowel - diagnosed with acute Leukemia
"It is with a very heavy heart that we advise that Troy has had to withdraw from Round 4 of the RX Academy in Finland. Troy fell very ill whilst travelling in Ireland last week and was admitted to Hospital on Monday. Over the past four days Troy underwent several tests and very early this morning he was diagnosed with Acute Leukemia. We are trying to get Troy home for treatment but at this stage he is too weak to travel. As we all have seen Troy has developed into an amazing driver and had some incredible battles racing in his passion. Now Troy has a huge battle ahead of him so he can continue to pursue his dream. I am so proud of the amazing kid he is his humbleness and attitude towards his racing has been exceptional. He has grown so much and had some amazing people helping develop him. I would like to thank Neville so much for being there with him along with his Irish family who have all given Troy so much love and support this week. Troy we love you so much."
Japan is probably going to be ' touge challenge' (Aichi and Gifu prefectures)
Turkey from the observers in 2017 is likely to be ok, 2018 is in an area where the wrx has not been before.
https://youtu.be/d6x5aJM9szQ?t=18m31s (Aichi roads) pretty twisty and narrow but faster in places with plenty of steel armco.