“Requires 2009-car of the Ford and Citroën - and will probably get it” => Big words
He’s also demanding full control of the setups of his car.
If that also include the ECU setups, he can forget it. That’s not available even for money.
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“Requires 2009-car of the Ford and Citroën - and will probably get it” => Big words
He’s also demanding full control of the setups of his car.
If that also include the ECU setups, he can forget it. That’s not available even for money.
Originally Posted by ste898
Well they may as well give Citroen the titles now save the teams some money....
Was Malcolm sitting with his finger up his arse sulking about Petter leaving Ford years ago!!!!
No not worried at all just commenting (as I have far more important things going on in my world....)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tomi
Agree. Citroen is running the engine in the Xsara, so it's possibly a similar deal. Hopefully with a top spec C4.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldF
If he does get to drive a C4 (still a big if) I suspect it'll be top spec or nearly top spec... after all, it'd be kind of pointless to give him an uncompetitive car. Giving him a C4 indicates that they want him to do something with it, unless they just want to keep him out of a Focus.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gard
Autosport.com today publishes the story about Petter's meeting at M-Sport last friday. Petter said it was teh first time he had been back there since the split in 2000 and made some 'nice' comments. The decision has to be taken before Thursday as entries for Spain close. I wonder if Loeb will have any influence on the offer from Citroen?
It's like a poker game, isn't it? I don't think that neither Ford nor Citroën has any special desire to have Petter Solberg, but they for sure don't want him to drive for their rival in case he's able to have an effect on any of the championships.Quote:
Originally Posted by MJW
In a way Citroën needs him for GB to let him run for manu points instead of Sordo, and Ford needs him for Spain instead of Latvala.
Personally I hope he gets a Citroën, but my money is on Ford signing him first.
Even in C4 or a Focus I can't believe that he will be faster than Loeb or Hirvonen in either rallies...These two guys drive the cars for three years and I can't imagine that Petter will be able to beat them with just a test or two under his belt...
Maybe, but GB is still 3 months away. If he does get a ride and some decent testing time, I suspect he'd be in the top for GB (but not Spain).Quote:
Originally Posted by Psycho!
I agree with MikeD. I like Petter as I believe he,s had a tough time last few years and I hope he bennifits outa this whole situation, just as long he doesnt dump his sponsors and team from this year all of a sudden.
P.Solberg is good businesman except that lost money from Subaru contract..