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I don't think the asphalt rally as it self is a cause. I have witnessed Bergkvist on every surface - snow, gravel, asphalt. I can confirm he was excellent on asphalt (in Germany WRC 2015 on Opel R2) in every aspect. Yes, Tour de Corse is different type of tarmac but still...Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
He was absolutely perfect in Barum too when he drove the Adam. I don't know what is wrong with him now.
The thing with Bergkvist is that I think - even if the car wasn't reliable or the best out there - he'd still be flashing some pace and some good stage times occasionally. It really doesn't feel like we're seeing any of that at the moment. I hope he can put something together this year - as like everyone else I really enjoyed watching him in the Adam. Saw him absolutely balls out on the last stage of the Circuit of Ireland in 2015 where he beat Griebel.
guys as we have said plenty of times,that somebody was fast with r2 doesn't quarante that he will be fast at higher category.We ve seen it for years,as we ve seen that drivers without being top at small category,drove better at higher categories.
Simmi wrote it perfect,if he had some potential we had to see some good times at some stages.We haven't,at least till now.
Its pitty with such patronising from Citroen and Serderidis,but that's life.
I have a theory - "if you are quick on FWD you will succeed on 4WD too". It's not only a theory it's proven by my observations through the years how drivers are making step from FWD to 4WD. OK, it's based more or less on Baltic countries drivers but it worked in countless examples - Tanak, Koitla, Parn, Kaur, Neiksan's brothers, Sirmacis, Rovanpera jr. and so on.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Lefebvre was the first one who made a crack in my theory. I was impressed by him in ERC Liepaja 2013 when he being first time on snow start to beat all the locals. I had a great expectations regarding to him. I tend to agree to forumer who said that he is too fast-tracked in his career development.
...but Bergkvist was fast with R5 car. And he was fast instantly after switching from R2 car to R5 car. That 4th place from Valais 2015 with P208 T16 wasnīt just a coincidence. I know You will say one good result isnīt prove of anything but I still believe in him and his skills. On the other hand I admit I am confused, because it is clearly possible to drive the DS3 R5 much faster on tarmac.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
is it enough a 4th place at Valais at once time,for success when you step at wrc 2 level?
its not easy,we see that its not easy even for the big category with the highest level drivers.
Mikkelsen Kopecky Camilli Suninen is at a higher level,and this is the level you have to measure if you want to go forward.
Its not easy,and its impossible to be all drivers who make the step to wrc2 ,at top level,even if they are champions at lower category.
its exactly the same, as when somebody step from r5 to wrc machine.
We haven't at all, he's not flexing his muscles. Or if he is, it's not looking that good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
Rally Sweden was ok, but on tarmac he has been about 2-3s/km slower than the other guys which is a lot. Getting a bit turned off by that, but at least he gets some experience.
I still think there's time for Emil. Really not too much 4WD experience at all. I think as fans we are guilty of trying to expect too much too quickly.
But then not too many guys are going to look favourable compared against someone like Ogier or more recently Suninen. Teemu's learning curve is very impressive. He won a WRC2 round in his first year of 4WD. Some good luck to do that but still. Which is why I was saying we should be at least seeing some signs that Bergkvist has the pace. Even if he doesn't have results at the end.
Bergkvist: https://www.ewrc-results.com/profile...mil-Bergkvist/
Suninen: https://www.ewrc-results.com/profile...Teemu-Suninen/
Yes, maybe people are expecting too much from Bergkvist?Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
Marijan Griebel took a similar path as Bergkvist in his career. He also won Junior ERC as a works Opel driver. Then they both quickly switched to R5 cars. Bergkvist was 4th in Valais, but Griebel was 2nd in Cyprus. Then Griebel backed up this result by being 2nd also on Azores, where the entry list was very good. Which means that Griebel continues to impress, Bergkvist doesn't...