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I think Alain is a very capable person, regarding what he is doing and what he has been doing in the past. So I don't think Duval will be linked with Hyundai in any way, at least not before he could prove himself again in another car... :) Also if Yves Matton would give Duval a drive in some asphalt event, I think it could be a very risky gamble... Duval has been out of (proper) competition for too long.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
They have a crazy tight schedule if they are building the infrastructure and recruiting staff at the moment and aiming to have a car ready at the beginning of 2014.
I don’t know how the case is at the moment but I remember reading somewhere that when the new WRC started at the beginning of 2011, they had an opportunity to homologate new parts before 1.5.2011 and also had more jokers during the first year.
It's not because things are getting public now, that decisions can't have been taken longer ago... :) Who knows, they may already have a busy testing shedule without anyone of us knowing about it? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by OldF
That’s true, Hyundai have been very silence about the development.
They’ve probably done a lot of the development of the engine in the South Korea but imo the development of the suspension etc. which is a very key factor of the performance they need an experienced WRC or another experienced driver to develop the drivability of the car.
I don’t think there are that kind of drivers in South Korea. Maybe a driver like Tommi Mäkinen could have been involved. At least he’s been in China looking for new business because I don’t think the building of N4 / R4 has been so good business lately.
Just my guessing. :)
Seems that engine is homologated already.
http://www.fia.com/sites/default/fil...21.03.2013.pdf
Seems to be that Alain Penasse is going to be Team Manager....
The contract was signed around Sweden, early February. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by ProRally
Here is some good news about the Hyundai program: iRally | The free independent Rally App for the iPhone, iPad and Android
This is part is particularly good for us rally fans in the Asia Pacific region: Paddon is available and has made it clear he is looking for a WRC opportunity. The New Zealander could appeal to the Korean manufacturer with its Asia Pacific base and sales interests.
so back to sleep/no news mode again for Hyundai?
Paddon is treating his Germany and Finland entries as an informal audition for a Hyundai seat:
Hayden Paddon to contest WRC2 German and Finnish rallies - WRC news - AUTOSPORT.com
Who ever said that they are obligated to give regular updates on what they are doing?Quote:
Originally Posted by Leon