Why? Was he particularly naughty?Quote:
Originally Posted by Woodeye
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Why? Was he particularly naughty?Quote:
Originally Posted by Woodeye
You are probably right. even if MW and Petter has chaked hands and get along fine. something tell me that those two in the same team, could be difficult. But both are professionals, so you never know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Woodeye
Petter will get a seat from an official team... when new manufacturers come along. But like Woodeye said, a seat from a current teams might be difficult. What do you think folks, did his behaviour at Subaru ruin his reputation as a teamplayer ??? I think it did for some part.
Why not.. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by DonJippo
Well, Ford might be happy to have again a battle ... for now ... after asphalt events, there won't be happiness anymore :\
But I agree WRC is a joke, I'm really tired to see only 4 manu cars (3 allowed to win ^^) :|
I'm really sorry to say this Helstar,but there will be only 1 more asphalt event...
I really hope that this one tarmac event will be enough to destroy ford boys.. :)
One is already enough ! ^^Quote:
Originally Posted by urabus-denoS2000
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Originally Posted by Barreis
Indeed, why not ? and it should be about time !
The no Finn champion gap is bigger than ever, since 2002 ? that's a century ago for the greatest nation of this sport (Pilots wise).
Otherwise it will soon sound like an old cliché... :s tare:
To tell the truth Latvala has not get any better during his time in official team. Actually he is no more as fast as he was at the start of 2008. And reliability is as bad as it was.
Latvala and Hirvonen will not achieve Grönholm's level. Ford should look at Solberg now.
That's a bold pessimistic statement which will make you eat your hat someday. Or as a Finn, i guess it's something you wanted to hear. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Finni
Grönholm was an awful rally cars eraser for years.
When Peugeot picked him up, a mass of people said the Lion would never win again with him, bla bla, etc...
Latvala has what it takes plus he's young.
Sure, he needs time, a lotta time but his quest is still on the way by being in a top team and it will last as long as his performances are slightly sparkling over his fabulous crashes.
Mark my words. Wishful thinking, that is.
The situation was very different. In early times Grönholm had only one or two showcases per year from privateer basis. In those rallies he had to prove himself with inferios car and without much testing. Latvala on the contrary has third full wrc year going on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Karukera
Latvala is young but he has remarkable experience already. It's not age but experience that counts. There is still much work to do if J-M is gonna get up to Mikko's level. And from Mikko's level there is still few steps to Marcus level.
Latvala is paying driver in works team and I'll NEVER be for him.. It's not fair.. :)
And of course you have a reliably source for this information?Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Even if it would be true, he’s not the first one.
Is JML really a pay driver?
I'm pretty sure JML is safe on the Ford team, if only because I can't think of any driver who could replace him. Aside from Petter and Marcus anyway, and I suspect neither of them are going to join Ford again. At least, not this season.
If they find some young ace who's never driven in the WRC before, they'd surely test him out on Munchi's before the factory team.
Not really.. His father is resolving this kind of problems.. So he actually doesn't pay for drive.. xdQuote:
Originally Posted by gloomyDAY
:D Not that it matters to me, but was just curious.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Let the kid blossom. Talent can take time to develop.
I've been critical of JML, but I don't want his head on a platter.
His whining and complaints to the public while accepting the money from Subaru certainly didn't appear very wise in an era when there are so few paying drivers slots, that's for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by A.F.F.
And with so many rich but medium speed drivers willing to shovel millions into the only 2 official tems via the Pay-t-drive M2 teams, and nobody embarrassed at the level that passes for VM, why would anybody pay much for Petter?
He's not really so fast that he's attractive at any price.
And since WRC is all about image, who will pay if he complains so much and he can't win consistantly---and makes the Team look bad?
You should check your information sources because that one is total BS.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Who is carrying out the test driving for M-Sport these days ?
Who would drive the car if JML did a 'Sainz /Loeb'' and fell off his mountain bike ?
I think that kresta is part of the M-sport as a test driver.....at least he was a few years back
There isacertain Irish driverdoing pretty well in the IRC who could probably be tempted.Quote:
Originally Posted by serial jeff
Mostly Mikko and Jari-Matti, no test drivers anymore as testing is limited so it's better to give all possible time for team's drivers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zeakiwi
huh?
I totally fed up with this guy. Send him and bring Petter Solberg to 2nd driver.
Markko Martin has been the most recent non-competitive Ford test driver. And I imagine JML will face demotion to Stobart for at least NORF... no idea who would replace him. Petter would be extraordinary.
two words... MARCUS GRONHOLM
I think Finland will be make-or-break rally for Latvala. I would say exluding mechanical problem with his car, a podium finish should be a must for JML in Finland. If he fails to bring his car home in Finland, I think Ford will replace JML with Duval for the remaining three rallies.
Duval for tarmac.. :)
Duval? You mean that guy who crashed his car in the very first corner of Ypres Rally two weeks a go and that guy who is one of the most-often crashers in the world?
JML has got to go hasn't he?
I think he's terrific to watch but he's screwing things for Ford.
Wilson should offer Kris Meeke a whole wodge for next year before Peugeot / Citroen offer him a water tight deal!
No changes for NORF, JML will continue as factory driver.Quote:
Originally Posted by Larry_Japan
Damn now I start to be very worried... it's "acceptable" when you crash in the middle of a long SS of the second or whatever day, in deep fight for the top3 positions, but heck... in the last SSS when you have plenty of time ahead and you only have to cruise to the end ... this is very very bad. He has serious concentration problems IMHO
Yep...can't believe Latvala's attitude :s :s
If Malcolm Wilson does'nt sack Latvala now then he is a bigger idiot than latvala himself.
That was just total stypidness today by JML and he should go straight away
But somebody PAID.. That's why he can not be sacked.. (And Mr Wilson loves his money)
I belive that Latvala is almost putting theese stupid accidents on, remember when he crashed in Germany 2006 on the first stage and he set a record breaking number of rolls in Portugal this year, and if that was not enough he throws it into the wall at the end of a super special!
He needs replacing with Petter Solberg.
accident looks strange wasn't it due to problem with the car?
He ran into an oil drum!
What will he crash into in Finland?????