Private team can't make new homologations to C3. Citroen Racing should help with updates though if some team would like to run the cars. But I'd say it is very unlikely to happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by doubled1978
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Private team can't make new homologations to C3. Citroen Racing should help with updates though if some team would like to run the cars. But I'd say it is very unlikely to happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by doubled1978
If their dad's would be involved it won't happen, they did not get along back in the days!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
It's talk of a satellite team, not private
I would be very very surprised if someone didn't look at specialists for some of the rallies given how three are new to the calendar this year after a time away, Japan, Safari and New Zealand.
Would be a huge blunder I believe if someone didn't pick up Paddon for New Zealand for example.
Tommi Makinen could be answer for Safari. For Japan they don't need any specialist as while Loeb will attend it. Ogier will be there anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grundo Farb
Tommi already hired Juha Kankkunen.Quote:
Originally Posted by deephouse
and yes he actually did. Juha is helping because he knows something about African events.
I can see Neuville at Toyota next year
Me too I have a feeling that this will be the case. Except if Ogier will re-sign. Then Neuville is screwed.
Based on recent events I'm not sure if it means anything, but Neuville has a contract with Hyundai for 2021 as well.
Ogier had it too for 2020 and broke it. Meeke, Paddon, Mikkelsen, Sordo had it and what happened. I mean they will not probably break it, he will himself (we all know how Neuville like is).
If Neville gets beaten by Tanak, why would Toyota want him?Quote:
Originally Posted by Allez Andruet
Because should be the best of the others.
Wow, so after all crazy the Silly Season for 2020 people are already discussing 2021 !! :eek:
M-Sport will run 2 full cars next year. One is already reserved for Suninen. The other is expected to be one of 8 guys who are without seat right now. Greensmith can bring budget, similar story with Breen & Mikkelsen (they don't have a future at Hyundai anymore). Leaving Citroen surprised Lappi and Ostberg. Lappi could be there because Citroen will pay for his driving for 2020. Paddon could get some drives in third car, they will be in contact with him. Greensmith is mentiomed for third car also and other drivers, so nothing is decided yet.
Latvala and Meeke doesn't have a chance for that team. They want youngsters and bring them to the top.
Nothing new but I think that second car will go to Greensmith or most likely to Lappi. Third will be shared for whoever pays. Paddon probably in NZ Rally with them.
It's been clear for a while that Latvala is doing 2-5 events for Toyota, Østberg has also been in talks with them trying to do a few events.
And according to Mikkelsen Hyundai is the only option in a satellite team
All set for 2020.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
https://www.rallit.fi/kuka-vie-viime...ukava-vihjaus/
This article suggests Greensmith or other pay drivers won't take the second M-Sport seat, but could occupy the third car. They're going for a second young driver to support towards a world title. The article throws a guess that this could be beneficial for Lappi, especially with his Citroen salary.
Serious question.. Would you work for your current employer for nothing, if you got a bonus from your previous employer?Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
If that is the only way to stay in your dream job to continue following your dreams.Quote:
Originally Posted by wrc2017
Yes.
Better to drive than sit and not be seen. Every year they are looking for current drivers and maybe one or two from lower category. Those who lost their drives at the end are soon forgotten.
[QUOTE=wrc2017;1236986]Serious question.. Would you work for your current employer for nothing, if you got a bonus from your previous employer?[/QUOTE
In a normal life I wouldn’t would work free unless there were some very odd circumstances attached to it. But as a sportsman/woman you have a limited career, so sometimes you might have to keep yourself in the game, with a view to future employment. If it was me I would make sure that the conditions were very clear that if I met agreed performance targets during the unpaid year, that I would be retained for the following year, and paid at an agreed upon level. Unfortunately for Lappi MSport aren’t short of options so his bargaining position isn’t the strongest to make many demands.
Probably his biggest asset is his future earning potential, which we know Wilson uses as a way to secure drives.
Lappi has to be a shoe-in for MSport surely? They need a driver capable of leading the team and Suninen is not yet, and maybe never will be, capable of that.
Latvala has said no, Meeke seems unlikely, Mikkelssen looks like he staying involved with Hyundai and I personally don't quite consider the likes of Breen, Paddon or Ostberg to have quite the immediate potential of Lappi.
I agree, I would pick Lappi. He has a couple of seasons under his belt, and experience of 2 other cars. He is also fast, just needs to be a bit more consistent, which hopefully comes with more experience.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
I believe that Wilson already hinted, that they will continue with developing fast youngsters. Lappi fits the description the best...
Haha, he have experience from 2 different cars... He knows what to do witth car and he knows what not to do with car. Fiesta could be a rocket next yearQuote:
Originally Posted by doubled1978
Does he?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tarmop
Atleast he's fast (slow drivers don't win rallies, do they?) and relatively young.Quote:
Originally Posted by wrc2017
Lappi isnt quite a 'youngster to be developed' - he has done that in the last two seasons.
As its taking a while to announce him at M-Sport the deal could be quite tricky... who needs who more ?
There's a fine line between "not ready for WRC" and "already developed". Out of the previous WRC drivers without a seat, Lappi is the youngest/least-experienced.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
In the other topic you suggested Paddon...
only 16 days until monte entries close
My guess is on Lappi for the M sport seat.Quote:
Originally Posted by dck1989
Sattelite Hyundai won't happen I guess.
Regarding Monte, could there be Alpine's at the start?
Monte is special
Sweden is special
Mexico is expensive
...
Some drivers could start their season way later.
Think this year (Breen, Paddon)
Adamo was saying that he is searching for extra budget to support WRC2 two car entries and I guess if "satelite team" really happens I think that we can forget about official Hyundai WRC2 season. Maybe few outing just to showcase the new car.. But even that comes a later in season.. so no point actually. I would rather see Hyundai competing there too than having one extra team.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duvel
https://www.facebook.com/10000070181...9474388752592/
Østberg driving a Citroen next year, but whether it's WRC or R5 remains unknown. Backing by Citroen Norway.
this is just my guess but im pretty sure its WRC...i just dont see the point to do another frustrating year with an R5.
In either case the car won't be developed during the year. We will see "Moany Mads".Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Huh, how about that...Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
Katsuta confirmed to all European rounds and Japan in Yaris WRC.
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Originally Posted by EstWRC
Hope you are right. If he would start the whole season whit WRC, he would even be pretty close in the championship i think (place 5-6).
Also the fact that Mads is the only one besides Lappi who has tested the car with the new aero, he knows the car very well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duvel
I would be very disappointed if its another year with an R5.
Agree would be nice to see Mads in the Citroen with updated aero. I've said all along the C3 looked as aerodynamic as a bus, and the upgrade goes a long way to address that. As the saying goes if it looks right it is right, it would be interesting to see how it faired in competition.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC