[WRC] News & rumours (part II)

I'd imagine Nasser as a 3rd driver as well. Some great news but, just have to download the podcast.

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Originally Posted by Josti

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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+1

They were saying on TotalRally that Hanninen should get the VW seat, but apparently Al-Attiyah is preferred for their first season. And as I say, Petter is currently in talks with VW too.

I'm another to agree, Al-Attiyah would be a decent 3rd driver, but is nowhere near a top line driver. If VW are serious, then they want two top notch drivers. Solberg/ Hanninen would be a good pairing.

it was total rally postcast tonight not ?

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Originally Posted by jbmarcus21

it was total rally postcast tonight not ?

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It was.

thanks ;)

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Originally Posted by Josti

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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Nasser is 40 exactly (+1 month). But he is more like a third driver indeed. Maybe some kind of Middle East deal is in the game? However, VW should have enough money to run their program and three drivers.

Solberg-Hanninen and Al-attyah keeping the team wealthy...sound like a good plan.

I would like to see Hanninen, Sordo, and Solberg in a three car team