There are some roumours that Ott Tänak is very close to getting a factory seat in 2012. In Ford. ByeBye Mikko then?
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There are some roumours that Ott Tänak is very close to getting a factory seat in 2012. In Ford. ByeBye Mikko then?
I dont see Mikko getting ditched by Ford, but hey who knows. If they do get Ott Tanak probably means a 3 car team.
ditching mikko for tanak ?? Are you serious ??Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfan+
it's still long time until april fools dayQuote:
Originally Posted by rallyfan+
HaHa! Why should Ford do that? Results and experience counts.Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfan+
It depends rather on next year's results in driving with S2000.Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfan+
It is possible to drive Mini next year as well, but is very very unlikely at this moment. Somebody has just to turn down the contract, in that case there is a little chance to drive with Mini.
Tänak has potential, but gaining experience is his priority. If results are there, a factory seat is possible in 2012, but I can't see him replacing Hirvonen (or Latvala) for that. Maybe as a part-time 3rd driver. But let's see what he can do in SWRC first.
Yes, Markko said that he is not ready yet for big boys, so gaining experience on every surface is priority,Quote:
Originally Posted by Josti
A points scoring factory seat to early can destroy a whole career. He has to gain experiance before being put under the pressure from the manufactor. A third car role for him would be ideal... But i dont know, that would be a total suprise for me!
Completely agree, I think most of estonian rallyfans have wishful thinking of Tänak getting a seat in a factory team. I think that he has to drive S2000 category at first, get good results and has to show excellent pace. Then we could talk about factory seat.Quote:
Originally Posted by J.Lindstroem