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12th January 2012, 14:09
Karukera

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Originally Posted by Viking

Ford expects Jari-Matti Latvala to challenge Loeb in the WRC in 2012 - AUTOSPORT Show news - AUTOSPORT.com

This was a tad strange : "The first two rallies we've told Petter that we want him to run basically the same spec of car as Jari-Matti will. We want to really focus all his attention on driving and not worry so much about the set-up. Get those two events under his belt and then we will really sit down and we can try and really improve the car going forward."

They are simply treating an experienced driver like a child.

Or maybe Papa wilson thinks he's talking to Matt.
12th January 2012, 16:57
Barreis

I hope Latvala won't be a champ.
12th January 2012, 17:18
N.O.T

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Originally Posted by Viking

Ford expects Jari-Matti Latvala to challenge Loeb in the WRC in 2012 - AUTOSPORT Show news - AUTOSPORT.com

This was a tad strange

"The first two rallies we've told Petter that we want him to run basically the same spec of car as Jari-Matti will. We want to really focus all his attention on driving and not worry so much about the set-up. Get those two events under his belt and then we will really sit down and we can try and really improve the car going forward."

it is obvious that M-sports main concern is just to make money in order Wilson JR to be ridiculed across the world one more year...

Very unprofessional attitude...

One more year of tears and pain for the Ford fans.

its a pity...
12th January 2012, 17:27
Juha_Koo

What a load of bs once again guys... The line means that Petter is not immediately given the role of "lead tester" but he is given time to adapt into the car. "Basically the same spec" doesn't mean "the same spec".
12th January 2012, 17:33
N.O.T

read again it referes to the first 2 rallies of the season....not testing.

A professional team would give Peter time to adapt through testing and have him ready to do his best at the start of the season with his own set up...

Seems they are not interested about the manufacturer title at all... now that Ford signed for 3 years and Wilson Jr will have money to waste off the car development i guess M-sport is happy
12th January 2012, 17:45
martins

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Originally Posted by Juha_Koo

What a load of bs once again guys... The line means that Petter is not immediately given the role of "lead tester" but he is given time to adapt into the car. "Basically the same spec" doesn't mean "the same spec".

I agree with you Juha. Petter is known for his knowlegde for setup and technic but I think that before you start to play to much with new setup its good to really know the car. And that he's not yet doing. After a couple of rallies he will have much better idea and knowledge of the car. And then I think its time for petter and fwr to start developing the car more. Anyway its good to get a good start of the season. And to get that its best to just concentrate on the driving.
12th January 2012, 17:48
dimviii

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Originally Posted by N.O.T

read again it referes to the first 2 rallies of the season....not testing.

A professional team would give Peter time to adapt through testing and have him ready to do his best at the start of the season with his own set up...

Seems they are not interested about the manufacturer title at all... now that Ford signed for 3 years and Wilson Jr will have money to waste off the car development i guess M-sport is happy

if this is true,is strange.They signed before some days with Ford,its before the start of the 3 year contract,everything is going to travel for Jari at test point,car,trucks,mechanics,engineers but they can t afford one more day??? The point that Petter has to drive with Jaris setup is joke for kindergarden,not for championship contenters.Hope is just a wrong info.
12th January 2012, 18:37
Rallyper

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Originally Posted by martins

I agree with you Juha. Petter is known for his knowlegde for setup and technic but I think that before you start to play to much with new setup its good to really know the car. And that he's not yet doing. After a couple of rallies he will have much better idea and knowledge of the car. And then I think its time for petter and fwr to start developing the car more. Anyway its good to get a good start of the season. And to get that its best to just concentrate on the driving.

Besides Petter has had some dificulties in making his own setuptop good. Remember his problems with the S12. Maybe this helps him on the way back to good settings?
12th January 2012, 18:48
dimviii

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Originally Posted by martins

Petter is known for his knowlegde for setup and technic but I think that before you start to play to much with new setup its good to really know the car..

how you will ''know'' the car with NOT right setup?

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Originally Posted by martins

And to get that its best to just concentrate on the driving.

Driving with not optimum setup=fail.Plenty of examples at rallying last 20 years.

ps welcome at motorsportforums
13th January 2012, 10:21
Mirek

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Originally Posted by dimviii

The point that Petter has to drive with Jaris setup is joke for kindergarden,not for championship contenters.

Happened many times before though...

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