[WRC] News & rumours (part II)

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24th January 2011, 15:17
Walach

Perfect! :-)
Source?
24th January 2011, 15:27
ProRally

It was confirmed at the launch of the Citroën Racing season launch.... so directly from Mr Quesnel
24th January 2011, 15:50
Walach

Ok, thanks. All the best for Petter!
24th January 2011, 16:00
alleskids

Does this mean that PSWRT wil start the team championship in Sweden?
24th January 2011, 21:23
alleskids

I found this on Petter Solbergs site. Under the calender is written:

"It is awarded points for every World Cup round. The first 10 of the result list are World Cup points, which will join them for the rest of the season. It is not necessary to attend all the World Cup rounds. The one with the highest score after the last race is named as World Champion".

Wil there be a seperated teams championship, the World Cup, first 10 results count? Or is the Manufacturers championship , which is bull sh*t with only 2 manufacturers, renamed Wolrd Cup?
24th January 2011, 21:46
pettersolberg29

No - I believe it just means that the top 10 in each rally get points with the new 25-18-15 system.
25th January 2011, 21:04
jbmarcus21

Itinerary and program Rally Argentina is out http://planetemarcus.free.fr/argentine11.htm
26th January 2011, 19:08
pettersolberg29

Anyone know where/when this is from? http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...5&id=598531144

For those who can't view it, its a set of pictures of Marcus Gronholm and Ola Floene driving a Citroen C4. Surely they never tested together as Ola is Mikkelsen's co-driver, and surely Ford wouldn't let Marcus drive a C4. Weird.
26th January 2011, 20:47
pettersolberg29

Colin Clark said that its almost certain that Al-Attiyah and Solberg will drive for the official VW Scirocco team in the 2012 World Rally Championship. Seems very early to say this, but Petter is definately talking to Volkswagen at the moment so it may be true?
26th January 2011, 20:48
Josti

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Originally Posted by pettersolberg29

Anyone know where/when this is from? http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...5&id=598531144

For those who can't view it, its a set of pictures of Marcus Gronholm and Ola Floene driving a Citroen C4. Surely they never tested together as Ola is Mikkelsen's co-driver, and surely Ford wouldn't let Marcus drive a C4. Weird.

Well, if there are pictures (I can't see them), there's evidence that they did of course. Grönholm still had a contract with M-Sport throughout 2008 I think.

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Originally Posted by pettersolberg29

Colin Clark said that its almost certain that Al-Attiyah and Solberg will drive for the official VW Scirocco team in the 2012 World Rally Championship. Seems very early to say this, but Petter is definately talking to Volkswagen at the moment so it may be true?

Hmm, I don't think Al-Attiyah is the way to go. He's over 40 and frankly, despite a PWRC title, hasn't been that impressive in WRC imo. I know he won Dakar, but that was with a dominant car and little competition. Maybe in a 3rd driver role, but VW should really get Hänninen in that seat.

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