[WRC] News & rumours (part II)

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11th July 2009, 12:27
Buzz Lightyear

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Originally Posted by alleskids

Sebastien Loeb is seriously aplying for the F1 seat inthe Toro Rosso Team, as a replacement for Sebastien Bourdais, who is strongly rumoured to be out of the team after the German GP this weekend. However Citroen Racing teamboss Olivier Quesnel is not amused of letting him go during this season, which is very understandable :) . But Loeb is getting bored of WRC and is looking for new/real excitement

I heard this on TV this morning of Loeb's desire, but where do you hear from Quesnel?
11th July 2009, 12:48
White Sauron

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzz Lightyear

I heard this on TV this morning of Loeb's desire, but where do you hear from Quesnel?

Here you go my friend: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/76853
12th July 2009, 13:23
Andrey

Evgeny Novikov confirmed today, that he will start in Spain and Wales with Citroen Junior Team.
13th July 2009, 22:15
jbmarcus21

Next year, FIA has to choose between 4 places to organize the Rally of France WRC on 2010
- The Tour of Corsica
- Limousin
- Alsace Vosges
- Bourgogne

This weekend, it took place the International Rally of Bourgogne, and if the Bourgogne is chosen by FIA, the rally will take place in this region on these special stages..

Here is my video of the rally : http://planetemarcus.free.fr/ribcc09.htm
14th July 2009, 07:19
Hartusvuori

Kimi Räikkönen to became a full time rally driver?

Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat reports today that Kimi's career in F1 will end to this season - replacement being Alonso - even if he's having a deal with Ferrari for the next season. That deal will keep him away from any other F1 seat, so gossip is that he could be concentrating more on rallying. Anonymous friend of Kimi's comments that "rallyig is the only thing he is talking about nowadays".

Even if I haven't followed any GP for last ten years I wouldn't mind having Kimi in WRC or IRC. Being as enigmatic (or dumb) as he is, it'd give more interest and also he have proven to have speed on rally car as well. I for one will stay at SS2 (just to make it sure) of NORF for so long that I'll see his white Fiat go by.
14th July 2009, 07:38
Miika

I wouldn´t mind seeing Kimi making the switch to rallying fulltime, he seems genuinely excited about the sport and has the kind of crazy attitude that you don´t see too often these days in rallying. Of course it´s still only guessing what level he can reach and will he really be any good, but I´d love to see him give it a go.
14th July 2009, 08:47
AndyRAC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hartusvuori

Kimi Räikkönen to became a full time rally driver?

Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat reports today that Kimi's career in F1 will end to this season - replacement being Alonso - even if he's having a deal with Ferrari for the next season. That deal will keep him away from any other F1 seat, so gossip is that he could be concentrating more on rallying. Anonymous friend of Kimi's comments that "rallyig is the only thing he is talking about nowadays".

Even if I haven't followed any GP for last ten years I wouldn't mind having Kimi in WRC or IRC. Being as enigmatic (or dumb) as he is, it'd give more interest and also he have proven to have speed on rally car as well. I for one will stay at SS2 (just to make it sure) of NORF for so long that I'll see his white Fiat go by.

It sort of makes sense - there are rumours that Alonso is starting a Pro-Cycling team with sponsorship from Santander - which makes sense if they are meant to switch to Ferrari.
14th July 2009, 10:10
MJW

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hartusvuori

Kimi Räikkönen to became a full time rally driver?

Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat reports today that Kimi's career in F1 will end to this season - replacement being Alonso - even if he's having a deal with Ferrari for the next season. That deal will keep him away from any other F1 seat, so gossip is that he could be concentrating more on rallying. Anonymous friend of Kimi's comments that "rallyig is the only thing he is talking about nowadays".

Even if I haven't followed any GP for last ten years I wouldn't mind having Kimi in WRC or IRC. Being as enigmatic (or dumb) as he is, it'd give more interest and also he have proven to have speed on rally car as well. I for one will stay at SS2 (just to make it sure) of NORF for so long that I'll see his white Fiat go by.

Well, I wonder if he goes to IRC with FIAT? - Should be a bit of a blow for WRC if Kimi is the 'star driver' of IRC.
14th July 2009, 10:16
Hartusvuori

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJW

Well, I wonder if he goes to IRC with FIAT? - Should be a bit of a blow for WRC if Kimi is the 'star driver' of IRC.

I pointed out IRC only because I'd like to see Kimi in international rallies, not only in occasional national events.
15th July 2009, 04:47
bowler

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbmarcus21

Next year, FIA has to choose between 4 places to organize the Rally of France WRC on 2010
- The Tour of Corsica
- Limousin
- Alsace Vosges
- Bourgogne

This weekend, it took place the International Rally of Bourgogne, and if the Bourgogne is chosen by FIA, the rally will take place in this region on these special stages..

Here is my video of the rally : http://planetemarcus.free.fr/ribcc09.htm

The FIA does not choose.
The FFSA will choose, and will discuss with ISC.
The FIA has only to confirm that correct arrangements are in place for the chosen place
15th July 2009, 06:24
jbmarcus21

yes yes true, i made a mistake with the word ;) .. FFSA is right ;)
29th July 2009, 18:19
OldF

By http://translate.google.com/translat...history_state0= Ford continues in WRC for 2010 and 2011 and the drivers are Mikko and JML.
29th July 2009, 18:27
alleskids

Ford announces the long term deal, and JML and MH were present. It does not say that they keep both drivers until 2011, atleast not in the translation.
29th July 2009, 18:30
OldF

Quote:

Originally Posted by alleskids

Ford announces the long term deal, and JML and MH were present. It does not say that they keep both drivers until 2011, atleast not in the translation.

But this one says. http://translate.google.com/translat...istory_state0=
29th July 2009, 18:55
alexlake

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miika

I wouldn´t mind seeing Kimi making the switch to rallying fulltime, he seems genuinely excited about the sport and has the kind of crazy attitude that you don´t see too often these days in rallying. Of course it´s still only guessing what level he can reach and will he really be any good, but I´d love to see him give it a go.

Love to see Kimi in WRC, I love the guys arrogance, and the general `I don`t give a s**t attitude. Just good to have some exciting drivers in wrc that go against the system, its all a bit too formal :D

But, as massas future is in big doubt now, will the ferrari team let him go?
29th July 2009, 19:10
N.O.T

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexlake

Love to see Kimi in WRC, I love the guys arrogance, and the general `I don`t give a s**t attitude. Just good to have some exciting drivers in wrc that go against the system, its all a bit too formal :D

stay in F1....its good for you and good for us.....
29th July 2009, 22:26
OldF

Citroen will also continue. http://translate.google.com/translat...history_state0=
30th July 2009, 11:22
Woodeye

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Originally Posted by N.O.T

stay in F1....its good for you and good for us.....

And you should stay in the sheep shed. That would be for the rest of us.
30th July 2009, 14:35
StevieWonder

according this article: http://www.rallye-magazin.de/top/top...000/index.html

Mikkelsen competing at Barum Czech Rally Zlin with Corsa S2000 !
30th July 2009, 14:41
RS

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevieWonder

according this article: http://www.rallye-magazin.de/top/top...000/index.html

Mikkelsen competing at Barum Czech Rally Zlin with Corsa S2000 !

That's right, and Novikov with a Fabia.
30th July 2009, 14:51
Mirek

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevieWonder

according this article: http://www.rallye-magazin.de/top/top...000/index.html

Mikkelsen competing at Barum Czech Rally Zlin with Corsa S2000 !

Follow Barum rally tread ;)

http://www.motorsportforums.com/foru...=132218&page=6
3rd August 2009, 20:32
Sulland

Read somewhere that R Kubica had bought a Skoda rally car, can anyone confirm ?

If yes what kind of car ?
3rd August 2009, 20:34
MJW

I think its a Fabia WRC. (for fun and testing)
3rd August 2009, 23:51
Mirek

Yes, that was a rumour some time a go (it should have come from Motorsport Kopecký). However it wasn't confirmed by him.
5th August 2009, 18:11
White Sauron

Novikov's gonna change co-driver for Spain and further... from Dale to... Stephan Prevot...
5th August 2009, 18:16
Xsara Fan

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Sauron

Novikov's gonna change co-driver for Spain and further... from Dale to... Stephan Prevot...

For the moment nothing is decided.
5th August 2009, 18:29
DonJippo

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Originally Posted by Xsara Fan

For the moment nothing is decided.

I think Dale has decided ...
5th August 2009, 18:32
Xsara Fan

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonJippo

I think Dale has decided ...

No. AFAIK it`s E-ART decision.
5th August 2009, 18:39
tmx

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Sauron

Novikov's gonna change co-driver for Spain and further... from Dale to... Stephan Prevot...

Prevot seems to be expert with hot headed drivers.
5th August 2009, 18:52
SubaruNorway

I think Novikov is the only driver in the WRC i would never go in a car with :p
Prevot must be getting big bucks if so...
5th August 2009, 20:02
JRodrigues

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubaruNorway

I think Novikov is the only driver in the WRC i would never go in a car with :p
Prevot must be getting big bucks if so...

Stephane proved he could tame Atkinson, let's hope he'll do the same with Novikov.
5th August 2009, 20:44
pucky54

They are starting at Barum Rally together for the first time?
6th August 2009, 09:33
Xsara Fan

Quote:

Originally Posted by pucky54

They are starting at Barum Rally together for the first time?

Yes.
6th August 2009, 09:54
cut the b.s.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubaruNorway

I think Novikov is the only driver in the WRC i would never go in a car with :p
Prevot must be getting big bucks if so...

He is young and a bit raw at the moment, but the codriving hasn't been flawless either, Poland was a very late note that put them out
6th August 2009, 20:56
COD

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xsara Fan

No. AFAIK it`s E-ART decision.

From what I heard, it was Dale who had enough....
6th August 2009, 21:13
Pinto

the nav ill allways get shafted in these cirumstances anyway
7th August 2009, 01:08
DonJippo

Quote:

Originally Posted by COD

From what I heard, it was Dale who had enough....

Same here and I heard it allready on Saturday during the event...
7th August 2009, 02:19
Helstar

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubaruNorway

I think Novikov is the only driver in the WRC i would never go in a car with :p

I would never go with Rautenoob ... ^^
7th August 2009, 04:16
macksrallye

I don't know about Prevot. In his last season with Duval he couldn't control him & the event before he joined Chris was when he had that monumental accident in (Portugal or Argentina, I think Portugal but not 100%) so mabye Chris scared himself enough (I know he scared Glenn Macneall) to make him back-off and build up again.

As far as I can tell Dale walked away:
http://www.rallysportmag.com.au/home...=4005&Itemid=2

Who knows, maybe we'll see Chris & Dale in a Corolla (Aurius) S2000 in Australia?
7th August 2009, 10:47
Buzz Lightyear

Quote:

Originally Posted by macksrallye

Who knows, maybe we'll see Chris & Dale in a Corolla (Aurius) S2000 in Australia?

The most 'crashingest' driver of modern wrc, with someone who has recently been known for calling some late notes............ cant wait!!!

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