2016 Silly Season

Camilli is one hell of a surprise, can't say I have ever seen him and thought that he looked quick. Maybe he takes the French, smooth style to another level..

Really hoping Evans can get some kind of WRC deal for next season, and not have to step back to WRC2.

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Originally Posted by RS

I completely agree, I have not given up on him either. At least he had a balanced programme this year but generally i think drivers would benefit from some more experience before being thrown in to a full WRC programme. It didn't work out too well for Evans it seems.

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It will be interesting to see what Citroen do with Lefebvre next year. He had an amazing programme this year for a young driver. A huge amount of seat time in various different series - which is good because he does need to gain that experience.

If he can do some events in PH Sport next year at WRC level he can continue to develop under the radar. I have to admit he's not convinced me - I don't really see a spark - but I am guilty sometimes of forgetting how young he is.

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Originally Posted by wrc45

Of course it's about the money. The FFA will pay for everything. M-Sport needs the money to develope the 2017 WRC car. Even Mads is bringing money in.
I have nothing against Camilli but to say that he was picked for he's raw speed and talent is baloney. The saddest part is that Evans doesn't have a seat anymore.

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FFSA didn't paid TMG to hire Camilli...

Camilli record is quite impressive, considering that two seasons ago he was doing local rallyes in a R1 car and 2015 was his first season in a 4wd car and in WRC.

So far he didn't win anything, but he's showing an amazing learning curve (as this season 2nd part proves). Hope next year he'll manage to fulfill all these positive indications.

Of course everyone feels sorry for Evans, but this year he was a bit disappointing. Fortunately, MSport already said he'll have something next year (WRC2+some WRC events?).

I can't believe people think FFSA funded this drive, maybe a small bit but not enough for the whole drive. I find that bullshit, said it to Colin Clark also that a federation can't pay that, he must acknowledge that Evans didn't do what he had to do. Eventhough he is from GB.

Camilli will be the surprise of the next year.

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Originally Posted by RS

In the case of Camilli and Lefebrve they haven't even proved themselves to be amongst the best in the next category down yet. In F1 it is common for GP2 backmarkers to make the jump but the top WRC drivers should be a pretty elite group.

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Lefebvre did win and proved himself in 2wd and with 4wd he was right behind Skodas and won Monte. When in a WRC he set very good times in his very first outing in Germany, while having some problems on gravel. The fact is that 13 years of Sebs dominance have raised too much our expectations regarding young drivers.

Elfyn= WRC2, BRC, and some WRC rounds..?

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Originally Posted by spyros

Camilli will be the surprise of the next year.

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we will see but you need experience at this level and he hasn't got it that much and it can be very costly. Yes, his progess is somewhat impressive but i dont see that special thing in him. Cant wait the season to begin.

Shame for Elfyn, but cash is `King`. Cant really blame M Sport, but they have gone for a real wild card here!

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Originally Posted by bassist

Shame for Elfyn, but cash is `King`. Cant really blame M Sport, but they have gone for a real wild card here!

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Do You suggest that Camilli bought the seat? Do You have any proof for that? I'm really surprised with the choice of him as well though.