Fair to say that Robertson is a racing man - I guess Kimi is very much "his own man" and decides what he wants to do.
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Fair to say that Robertson is a racing man - I guess Kimi is very much "his own man" and decides what he wants to do.
I think I understand it, but how will a non-Rally fan understand it. I know they mean well, but it seems as though there are new ideas every year or so, all to create interest in the WRC. By making the sport cheaper and getting more Manufacturers, meaning more drivers fighting will create interest. There wasn't a lot wrong with the sport 10-15 years ago, not perfect, but a damn sight better than it is now - all after changes to make it 'popular'.Quote:
Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1
Anybody remember the Milles Pistes suggestions 10 years ago?
A good piece in Autocar;
http://www.autocar.co.uk/blogs/racin...mpionship.aspx
that's true but he is interested in rally too, he has been in jyväskylä spectating a few times.Quote:
Originally Posted by MJW
But like you said Kimi is much his "own man", first of all he wont drive anything that is not competitive, very much same thing with Bosse, neither one is so interested in publicity that they do anything for a ride, but I can think Bosse could drive in Sweden, he likes the rally and he is close to Stigs victory record there.
Robertson doesn't get a 'cut' if Kimi goes Rallying, but gets a good wedge if he signs for Toyota, so off course he will talk it down.Quote:
Originally Posted by MJW
Gigi Galli is reported to be on the edge of a contract with Citroen's privateer department for a 10 rally deal, starting in Sweden 2010.
I saw that too.
I had thought his WRC was over but would be good to see him back, more so if he can re-ignite the type of driving he did during his WRC Ralliart days. Thought with Stobart that bit of passion was missing.
Thats nice to hear, that mean my friends sponsoring money has not gone in the drain.Quote:
Originally Posted by alleskids
After the C4 test that Citroen Italy 'offered' him (it was a masked "promotion" inside a motorsport Italy tv program, actually), he decided he wants to drive that car only ... too much better compared to Focus.Quote:
Originally Posted by alleskids
I think he also felt a little bit 'abandoned' by Mr.Wilson this year, maybe he thought Gigi didn't recover 100% from the German crash (and of course budget problems ^^).
It's partially true, but that's how you have to drive the Focus if you want speed at the exit of the corners ... anyway, in tarmac he was totally boring (like everybody else btw ^^), but in snow/gravel he was always the best to watch (look at Sweden, Sardinia and Finland clips in spite of all).Quote:
Originally Posted by noel157
He drove a Punto!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tomi
that was 1 out and did have to do with contract issues, this is about whole season, and is his own statement, goes for F1 as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Good news!
Nikara will test with Prodrive next week.
The rotating system is NOT gone. It wil coem back in 2011. Instead of limiting the number of annual World Cup rallies, ISC plans to come back with more events per season. "In the coming weeks we will present a calendar of the FIA proposal with 15 races in 2011"told the ISC boss Neil Duncanson'.
"From 2012 we also plan rallies in Africa, the USA, Brazil, Russia and China. From 2013 and perhaps also in countries like India, "said Duncanson.
To heighten the competition among the operators, the ISC wants to retain the controversial rotation between the different races, but is in contrast to the current system, on a strong base of traditional events that remain part of the annual world championship. New rallies will take place only once every two years.
too many rallies, and the rotation wont be a good idea, the guy speaks like Vatanen.Quote:
Originally Posted by alleskids
Mikko starts already his preparation for 2010!!He will compete in the Rallye du Var with Loeb...
Prodrive ??.. Which cars ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tomi
subaruQuote:
Originally Posted by jbmarcus21
same cars as Marcus .. (portugal09) ?
im not sure, but guess so.Quote:
Originally Posted by jbmarcus21
thanks ;)
so Eurosport stop wrc coverage, for Motors TV : http://www.telecablesat.fr/article/2...rs-TV-6303.php
well jbmarcus, i think that Eurosport still will show WRC to the sama extent as this year.
Motors.tv has also showed WRC this season according to wrc.com
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Originally Posted by alleskids
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MotorsTV shows PWRC and JWRC but not the WRC itself, at least not in race reports like Eurosport.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ghostwalker
French WRC event in 2010 will be Rallye Alsace Vosges... - http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=9417
It was quite expected as they thought even it was some kind of miracle that Corsica reached to the final two.Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
I'm curious about this event, but it's sad another classic is gone...Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
Aaaaa,this is Loeb's REAL home event ;)
Will IRC calendar suffer a late hour adjustment? It would be nice, and there's a 11 weeks gap between Argentina and Sardignia...Quote:
Originally Posted by Josti
:beer: nikara will test for prodrive this week
Good news, pretty close to the Netherlands :D
Bad news, another legend out...
Very bad news indeed. :( I don't understand why some people are happy when another legend rally is dead.
If Corsica is out of WRC, I'm sure the organisers will have a visit from Eurosport Events soon offering them a place in the IRC - this is what happened with Argentina. M. Todt has a lot of work to do as the longer this IRC series develops the more of a threat to WRC it is becoming, (and I know that despite bullish comments ISC / WRC are getting concerned by the competition) - How can this happen, Monte, San Remo, Argentina, and Corsica out of WRC and all potentially in the "inferior" championship.
More bad news about a legend... :) .. Novikov will not do the 2010 WRC due to a lack of financial backing. The Citroen Junior Team driver missed last week's Rally GB for the same reason, but it had been hoped a deal could be found to keep him in the sport in 2010. Novikov has now announced that will not be the case. "Due to lack of funding in 2010 and having financial difficulties now, it was decided not to go to Rally Great Britain," he said. "For the same reasons, I have to take a break and will not act next year."
Novikov is seen as one of the most talented young drivers in the WRC, but he has also had a growing reputation for being hard to handle. His Australian co-driver Dale Moscatt walked out on the partnership after a troubled Rally Finland where they narrowly escaped a big accident only to retire with a smaller one later in the event.
This has been a tough year for the teenage sensation - he has retired from four of the eight rallies he competed in due to accidents. But he did become the youngest driver ever to win a WRC stage on the Acropolis Rally this year. Of his four 2009 finishes, he only scored points on Rally d'Italia, where he was fifth.
Novikov made his Intercontinental Rally Challenge debut on the Barum Rally Zlin, but was forced out with a mechanical problem aboard a hired Skoda Fabia S2000. The Russian admits the IRC is something he is exploring for the future, although he does not currently have any options in the S2000-based series.
"The IRC is interesting, but less so than the WRC," he said. "I have no offer for the IRC and I have absolutely nothing for the WRC."
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/79811
The IRC is less interesting than the WRC, mmm, what planet is he on?
With a WRC car you can do much better stunts. Ever seen a S2000 car sliding on it's bum? :pQuote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
Could mean that Chris gets Stephane back for next year.Quote:
Originally Posted by alleskids
He's here with me and few others. The planet is called "Rallylandia". A place where no one abandons their favourite series even though it's having some tough times.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
I hope Novikov ends up in the IRC for a season or two. I think it'd be very good for him to practise in a slower (and cheaper ;) ) car before moving back to the WRC.