eemu / Rallirinki @HartusvuoriWRC
According to Rallye Monte Carlo Rally Guide 1, Power Stages in 2017 would grant points to first five top finishers. No FIA decision yet.
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eemu / Rallirinki @HartusvuoriWRC
According to Rallye Monte Carlo Rally Guide 1, Power Stages in 2017 would grant points to first five top finishers. No FIA decision yet.
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Too much points if true.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
83’ Portugal Rally schedule: Leg 1, from 09.00 to 16.30; leg 2, from 22.00 to 07.45; leg 3, from 14.00 to 24.00; leg 4, from 09.30 to 20.45; leg 5, from 04.00 to 23.20.Quote:
Originally Posted by Franky
2430 kms (675 SS kms) in three and a half days. It was a smooth rally, compared to the previous years and some of the others WRC events of that time. Cars were already powerful (Gr.B first year: 037, Quattro A1, R5T Tdc) but not easy to drive; that didn’t bother Rohrl, Allen, Milkkola, Blomqvist or the amazing Therier.
I’m not a nostalgic guy, but those were fantastic years!
Hayden Paddon @HaydenPaddon
Leaving for Corsica test today but won't be back at base for another 29 days with 4 rallys and 4 tests over the next 5 weeks. Busy times ������
Mads Østberg has yet to finalise his 2017 plans but the 28-year-old admitted talks were progressing well.
“We are in negotiations with a few different teams and I feel it’s going quite well. It’s never easy to know at this point of the year what might happen next year, but I’m very positive that we will find a good solution and that I can be in a good team,” he added.
Rumours about Nasser Al-Attyiah with Hyundai i20 R5 in WRC2 next season: Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Germany, Italy and Australia.
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I find this a bit odd. Perhaps Mads has decided to enter his name into the ring via PR, rather than by actual negotiations?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Just by PR ??? “We are in negotiations with a few different teams" sounds pretty clear to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by tomhlord
Maybe he is, maybe he isn't. If you're trying to get a deal with one team it doesn't hurt to imply you're wanted by someone else. Still hoping to see Mads in a car next year, maybe with Adapta.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Some members of the forum might disagree with that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
Actually "talking with different teams" could be intended like M-Sport and DMack team (which are actually the same stuff, but "formally" different) or PH Sport, who knows?Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
Heard reports that Thierry Neuville has multi-year offers from Citroen & Hyundai but would prefer a one year contract ...
i guess you heard it from him right?
@KiwiWRCfan
.@MSportMonday reports Thierry Neuville has multiyear offers from Citroen & Hyundai but would prefer a one year contract
#WRC #SillySeason
citroen 2017 wrc engine
https://youtu.be/FYgh0PV3UFE
Why do people think they arel important by not giving the source when they mention something and they prefer to say things like "i heard", "someone told me", "My sources say" and other bullshit like that ?
Are they trying to impress the intrewebs or they are just stupid like that ?
Hoping to get Polo in 2018?!?Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
I didnt know the original source of the story...
People making an issue of this on here are the pathetic ones trying to score points
Not the first time I've read this. Saw it last week I think but can't remember where. Thierry clearly thinks he has great leverage and wants to be in position to pick the very best car when everything is up for grabs in 2018. Either way he's the key to the driver market.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
If i was Thierry, i'dd sign whit Citroen. For me still the only team that can be as good as the VW team.
It is my tweet that other people have posted here. In my tweet I noted it was reported in Motorsport Monday. Anyone who took time to go to latest issue of Motorpsort Monday would have found what I was referring to. Here is a link to the relevant page http://mmuk.realviewdigital.com/?iid=146795#folio=32
I agree it is always more credible if media can state their information source.
Neuville should go to Citroen. It will also help Paddon to step up a bit, he's ready for a permanent #2 seat now.
I agree.. and Citroen need him too. I don't think Breen is ready to be the number two driver yet and a Meeke - Breen lineup would be a bit too British.Quote:
Originally Posted by EightGear
Don't let that hear the Irish...;)Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
...and what may I ask is wrong with that?Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Neuville /Meeke is not a good combo as the bespectacled one certainly doesn't consider himself to be a number 2 and Citroen really need a 'team leader' to focus on. Breen is ideal number 2 material in my opinion. Fast enough to take points but happy to follow Meeke's lead. It will all become clear soon.
Being a French team they'd probably prefer to have a French or at least French-speaking driver to keep French fans happy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
I think you're right that Neuville wouldn't want to be 'No.2 driver', but I guess he isn't really No.1 driver at Hyundai either as they don't run things that way.
I would like any of our French forum members to comment on this as I have the feeling that a Francophone may help communication with the team but to the wider French car buying public a Belgian is still a Belgian and not much different to having Brits / Irish. Lefebvre was the great hope, now derailed for the time being.Quote:
Originally Posted by GravelBen
I'd think Citroen would prefer someone to step back and take the points if they want to challenge for the manufacture championship, Neuville is still very crash prone and obviously Meeke will go for it if the car is on par. We will see soon anyway.
Thats a fair point, it would be interesting to learn. It could be like NZ and Australia! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
That's exactly it (from my experience of Les Francais) ;-)!Quote:
Originally Posted by GravelBen
I would expect Citroen to have Meeke and Breen (with Lefebvre added for certain Euro events) if Neuville is not signed.
Here's online version of the story I was referencing last week. The FIA looking at shortening European rallies.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report...ropean-rallies
*sighs*
i used to really like Neuville back in the day but since he has joined Hyundai i dont like him that much anymore. No doubt he is a talent but the impression i get from him is that he seems very spoiled and wants everything handed to him on golden spoon.
i mean, you have Hyundai, the second best at the moment and Citroen, the next second best team (maybe the best in 2017?) offering you a multi-year deals and you dont want it ? Most of the drivers are dreaming to get such deals, like Meeke some years ago, Tänak, Breen and the list goes on...
I partially disagree with you. I don't know if he is a spoiled brat, maybe he is, maybe not. we can't know unless some hyundai team member tell us.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Anyway being at the end of a contract makes you negotiate with more teams and of course you try to find the best deal and refuse some offer if you are able to do it. I think it is totally fair and part of the game.
When and if Tanak and Breen will achieve the same success they will be able to do the same.
I guess Neuville is wanting to keep his options open for 2018 in case he makes the wrong choice with the relative competitiveness of next years cars being a bit of an unknown.
With shorter events i predict no 2nd loop in stages to avoid people over the limit.
If they want to get rid of all fans travelling from abroad or even longer distances inside the host country, this is a perfect plan to execute. Why not put Capito's Power Stage in the mix as well. Abomination! Nyt Mahonen oikeesti!Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
Well, let's think a little over it, most of the challengers last only 2 days max before rally2 comes in. The major part of them even on 1st day. So, FIA wants to make the rally more thrilling, without any artificial competition as is the starting order. I think it's not such a bad idea.
Well, would be the end for people to go to foreign rallies, thats for sure. Definitely not worth travelling for 1.5 days.
That will be the last thing to happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
Do You think FIA cares about this? What is 1 day more anyway?Quote:
Originally Posted by MartijnS