He said in an interview today his manager is still working on a deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
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He said in an interview today his manager is still working on a deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
As I understood he has a deal but the destination is not confirmed.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
True, they have a deal but not contract yet, no names in papers.Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
Lappi to Citroen is like 2 levels more risky than Tänak to Toyota (which turned out surprisingly well).
By this time last year Tänak established he can win on both surfaces and was beating Ogier in same car.
While I agree Lappi looks speedwise as the 4th fastest driver this season he only has a si gle win and one more podium.
IMO one year too early to move for him.
Confirmed but not published. Or then there are two possible destinations with confirmed deals...Quote:
Originally Posted by cali
if someone is leaving Toyota, it has to be Latvala. Don`t think Tommi will let Lappi go.
Seond possibility for me, is Ogier to Citroen and Latvala "back to home" like Hirvonen did few years ago
Wherever Latvala goes, he needs to be the fastest guy in the team. When he is challenged from within, the frailties (Self doubt) appear. When he is not, we see the best of him.
But if he will let Latvala go it would have to be for a replacement that at least possibly can be better? Who should that be that is available? Or are Toyota pushing in the Japanese guy?Quote:
Originally Posted by eib1
I hope for the championships sake Ogier or Neuville is not going to Toyota.
Ogier or Neuville to Toyota is worst thing could happen regarding championship
Those three has to be in different teams
my thoughts only because of rumour that someone is leaving Toyota, don`t think there is anybody better to replace Latvala
too early for Japanese guys...
Maybe they traded Latvala for Suninen? Lappi can bring solid points so it wouldn't affect manu battle too much, especially given Latvalas form and trend so far in Toyota.Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
Possible, but then they will have 2 "coming" drivers. Lappi is still nowhere near stable points scorer imo. Speed yes, consistent results not yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Päss1928
Latvala is not a good deal nowadays, I don't think any team is willing to bring him in. I think it's very good for him to have extended his contract with Toyota. He will drive at maximum level once again, will be paid well, and will have a quite hot woman waiting for him at home every day.
He is a happy man, I would not worry about him.
lol, why would Wilson do that? never gonna happenQuote:
Originally Posted by Päss1928
Latvala looked similarly "finished" at end of 2016 though. Slowest of the team with crashes. That's when most people (including me) didn't understand why Tommi picked him instead of Mikkelsen.Quote:
Originally Posted by AL14
And then he won Sweden and was in title fight until mid-season technical issues.
If Tidemann is not at any discusions about a seat in an WRC next year, it's for sure that Skoda is back in 2020.
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Latvala has been on the cusp of something big from 2002.. and driving a WRC for 16 years. it's not going to happen. ever.Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
Yes, he touched his peak in 2014 when he won 4 rallys, his first on tarmac, and in 2 of them he beat Ogier fair and square. Also after Alsace he was in a sort of title fight with only 3 rallys to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
From 2015's Sweden off onwards it has been a slow descent, only interrupted as you said by his 2017 season, which I think it's his best perfomance wise. I don't think he will recover again from this season though.
https://www.rallit.fi/tallipaallikol...ien-odotukset/
This news bit in Finnish says that Suninen will do all the rest of the rallies in a WRC Fiesta. Originally Australia wasn't a part of his program, and Wilson said he might skip some events at the end of the season if the manufacturer championship couldn't be won anymore.
Yes but now they could be even 3rd, Toyoda is one dangerous manQuote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
After his victory in 2017, Lefebvre is back to Rallye le Béthunois this september with LEGEND Xsara #WRC ► http://bit.ly/2o8ZKkK
Ahh he needs to stick his fingers in RX. I think that he would be better over there. But again don't care about another frenchie.Quote:
Originally Posted by jbmarcus21
Haha, My shitty translation reached rallysport magazine https://rallysportmag.com/leading-dr...ing-interview/
Sometimes it really seems that you hear something first on a rally forum and then you see it at a news site.
In my opinion, the most worrysome thing here is that it's Martin Holmes' name on the byline. I used to expect something new from him, not quoting other articles. Thanks EstWRC for the translation in the first place!Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
...so are you Martin Holmes?Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
No I'm Sherlock Holmes
In fairness to Martin Holmes he monitors rally news from all around world and plays a big role in getting it shared to larger audiences. Often Martin will add additional content to what was initially reported using his own extensive knowledge and archives. At other times Martin will take just key parts of a longer article. I would not call Martin a lazy journalist based upon a single item but look at all his work over several months before making a conclusion.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hartusvuori
skodas service truck
https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/...service-truck/
Nice work:p
Still missing Mr. Holmes outstanding rally yearbooks!Quote:
Originally Posted by KiwiWRCfan
I have a full set available for sale if you want to add to your joy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally Power
Yes, a shame they are no longer produced; and the original Rallycourse annuals......If there was a market for them, they'd still be in circulation.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally Power
DM'd.Quote:
Originally Posted by sollitt
Milano Racing revealed today new MR 500X R4 in collaboration with ORECA ► http://bit.ly/2C1U4Tm
Rallying definitely needs some more Italians back at some level. (maybe not bertelli so much)Quote:
Originally Posted by jbmarcus21
VW confirms to enter TWO POLO R5 in Catalunya this october (drivers still not confirmed) ► http://bit.ly/2LYBZFL
Bertelli was a kinda likeable guy though. One of the only pics I have from Rally Argentina 2017 is one of his matte and chrome car going over a bridge. It's quite nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zeakiwi
Nice livery yeah. Likeable guy? I don't know him personally. However I think he should have stuck to WRC2 with his skills.Quote:
Originally Posted by steve.mandzij
VW confirms Eric Camilli as one of the two drivers of Polo R5 in Catalunya ► http://bit.ly/2N3Ymid