That seems like lot of money for an engine that's going to be obsolete in 2 rallies... still, I'm sure he knows what he's doing, and GB is his best chance of winning all season.
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That seems like lot of money for an engine that's going to be obsolete in 2 rallies... still, I'm sure he knows what he's doing, and GB is his best chance of winning all season.
If he had found the grip on ss1 in Spain yesterday he was leading the rally.
But still in good position for today
Interview after GB, Margam Park 2: http://www.zshare.net/audio/827607602f0ae90b/
2010; Quite respectful performance by Petter, improving his speed through the whole season. Some setup issues, not really a surprise with a new car and limited testing. But 8 podium finishes and 5 2nd podiums is more than he could pull out during three years with Subaru, 2006-2008, and that with the shorter 13-rallies season. Ok a bit lucky the Fords have been on vacation for most of the year, but on speed alone being able to fight close battles with top factory Citroens is not too bad. Funny to see his good old mood coming back when he's able to show what he is good for.
He's been under a lot of pressure this whole season, more than most have imagined I think. Wanting to push to the limit, needing to make podium results, and knowing that wrecking the car is not an option. And between the rallies, constantly something going on, not much relax for this guy. Even to the last rally he has to think about "giving back" to his sponsors in order to maximize his hopes for support next year. It's been annoying to see some rallies he's given up good road position to "lead the rally for the sponsors". Or perhaps more likely most of this was unofficial Citroen team orders... But anyway, he's making the show and I can't really imagine how boring WRC would be without him.
Quite an uphill battle all the way, but great to see him pull it off and able to perform close to his potential. Of course we all hope he will be here next year. And if it's possible, or even quite impossible, I'm sure he will drive. So no worries.
I don't understand how one of the best drivers in the sport and the only personality currently in the sport cannot get the support he deserves to continue? Petter worked his tail off this year to get where is and he has proven he still has the speed, not to mention it seems he does far more work for his sponsors than any other driver. It will be very sad if he is not in the championship next year.
Exactly what I was thinking. If he can't find a paid seat for next year, this only proves the sport is very sick AND the new rules haven't changed anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by TyPat107
If one has proven his talent this year, it's Petter. Of course there are others as well, but after his bad period with Subaru, he has done a fabulous job in his not-official C4. Remember how Stohl performance was rated in the OMV Xsara, well take the same result, but for the FULL championship this year!
It would be a big loss, Petter did a fantastic season this year and he is still one of the top guys out there.
It was indeed afantastic season for peter....he definately delivered far more than expected, ok he will probably never win again under normal circumastances but he proved that he still has 2-3 years left in him to offer the sport some good performances. Hope his sponsors don't abandom him and see him pay once more to be in the championship.
The winner of Wales is 36 and the second is almost 36 (next Thursday).
He's been the best driver of the year, in my opinion. I would hate not to see him next year.
Totally agree :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by cali
Well if he hasnt shown enough fight by now for one of the top teams to give him a run, then they dont deserve him. If Petter is not in the revised WRC next year, it will be a travesty!Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
In a way.. WRC teams deserve it if he leaves..Then in a couple of years they can travel the world with theire gentlemendrivers, while the top drivers of the world do something different... I know a lot of people will stop watching if he ain't driving... Not just Norwegians..
Solberg going to Circuit racing?!?!?!
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/88350
(With Pastrama - hahaha)
Indeed you are dam right... I referred to this several times. His has the skills, the charisma, the speed and the quota of sympathy and communication skills people wants in this discipline. Look at Eclestone in F1 that constantly claims to the drivers to be more open with the press etc. etc. At the end of the road this show means business !!!!! and even Sebastian (just to take him as an example) is a superb driver, his communication skills are under water. I prefer to hear my mother in law than hear him..... WRC needs desesperately people like Petter....... (and also more manufacturers of course)Quote:
Originally Posted by JFL
Who was the sponsor who dropped out for the last couple rallies? Tools?
So hope he doesn't retire, but if he does. I can say that I was there in NZ and Finland to see him trying his best with the car he had. Ford is crazy if they don't get him in a seat properly.
Definately not Tools. They have been totally loyal.
Then who? Mad Croc maybe?Quote:
Originally Posted by MJW
I wouldnt say so as Mad Croc was on the car at the weekend.
I just dont get how this man has to struggle so much when hes proven that he is still a class act and a great part of this championship! Everyone I spoke to at the weekend said how great Petter was and how boring Loeb, Sordo and co are, the companies should be able to see who gets all the attention!
Water is better to drink than energy drinks
Wasn't there a boat manufacturer or something at one stage? Edit - that was Lunde when he had the Xsara.
What does Petter need to be comfortable (ie not worry about having one gearbox and one whatever) for a full season? If Sordo can do 9 WRC events in a Fiesta for €1m presume we're talking €1.75 or so for a full season and twice that in a DS3?
Check your history, the sponsor that let Petter down has done it to others in the passed, in rallycross. For fear of litigation I am not about to name them, but I have enough energy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Allyc85
Why would he keep a sponsor logo on the car if they have let him down? ;)
It costs money to re-paint a car :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Allyc85
Most racing cars use vinal stickers over a base paint colour dont they? Im 99% sure ive seen the Fords being stickered up somewhere.
They don't paint sponsors on! It's all vinyl stickers with logos and words and colors etc. Only one color is the car. Yello!Quote:
Originally Posted by Macd
Mmmmh possibility to see Petter Solberg at the next 24 hours of Le Mans race ??? :)
Nope, the yellow on Petters car was also vinyl!Quote:
Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1
Petter should look for a drive in IRC, it would be much better than to lose him from rallying.
Yes exactly what I think also :up: . It would be also verry good for the marketing of IRC and for Petter Solberg with much news in the press and on TV.Quote:
Originally Posted by cut the b.s.
WRC are for much rally fans no longer important and the name WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP no longer worth.
I have already seen on Facebook of several forum members that they donīt read the forum no longer. At present time we see for every word and rumour a new thread started, especially by new and also younger members.
I miss many members and friends here which came with good information and told no B!!llsh!t. We even had time to make a joke instead of telling nonsense. :confused:
And then it became quietly here. :s mokin:Quote:
Originally Posted by Brother John
What about that story that Citroen sales in Norway had increased 40% in 2010 due to Petter's success? Isn't that incentive enough to have Petter running in a Citroen next year?
Happy Birthday, Petter!
In an interview Loeb said that Solbergs C4 was EXCTLY the same as his as far performance parts go for the most part from the season, he specificaly said that he asked his chief engeener about it and he said there are no differences in performance, the car solberg used was also better than the ones the juniors used (sordo and kimi) and also that solberg had full access to the data from the testing of the works cars, of course he said that its different when he comes to service and he has full support changing everything even if they are not broke out of precaution while peter iff he needs any changes he has to pay for them....
here is the interview in the most popular language of the world which all of you should know by now...if you don't, leave the planet.
http://www.rally.gr/default.asp?menu...ticle_id=19059
Loeb says: "...I dont know this, but there are no major differences between our cars. Really, it is not much. Ok Seb. ;) :DQuote:
Originally Posted by kakus
as far as i know the "biggest" difference is the gearbox, petter's is 2 kg heavier (and 100k euros "cheaper"). and then the logical things about amount of people and money around the teams. remember that petter solberg world rally team is private. the stuff he has did this season is fantastic, 3th in the wrc champ, 8 times at the top 3. the best car availible for money (close) and a switch of co-driver midseason. its absolutely well done of petter and the team. and btw, petter and chris had problem with the comunication inside the car in wales, petter misunderstanded chris several times, and chris lost the rythm several times. the reason is petters highly detailed notes, that he and phil developed together thru the years, not easy to jump in and do a proper job, i prefer!
How can gearbox cost 100k euro's?! Sequential gearboxes came from motorbikes.. Better to give that money to hungry children..
The difference is that Loeb can turn his engine up, Petter can't.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Well, there was nothing new in the interview. You can have as good basic car as possible, but if you do not have resources to change so many parts in each service like factory team does, then that is a big difference already. That is why Petter had so many tech issues as well. Most of the parts are meant for much shorter distance to cover than he did. And with reason.. not enough money.Quote:
Originally Posted by SubaruNorway