Well, I'm surprised because he seem like a different man behind the wheel.Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
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Well, I'm surprised because he seem like a different man behind the wheel.Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
I agree he seems like a different character, but I assume it's frustration at his inability to transfer his Finland and S2000 pace to a WRC car. Some drivers just aren't built for WRC cars - in Finland he'll be quick I'm sure, but it will take a lot of seasons and a lot of adapting for Ketomaa to get up to anything resembling competitive pace. And unfortunately time isn't on his side anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by A.F.F.
I'm afraid I can't disagree with anything you say :mark:Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
But I hope for the best.
Same. It would be nice to have another top quality driver even if only in a few select events a season. Now that Ostberg challenges for wins in Swede, would be nice if we had Ketomaa in Finland, possibly Tanak in GB or Sordo in Spain.
No future...
if his budget and sponsors allow he will be there...
none will waste money on ketomaa.
Correct me if I'm wrong but weren't you one of the main supporters of Ketomaa when the news of him in a WRC car came through? I'm not trying to catch you out, but just wondered why you think it's gone wrong and why your opinion has changed so quickly? Again, maybe I'm mistaken so apologies if you were of the same opinion as me.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
I was a supporter of many drivers who didn't make it and have no future...Atko, Meeke, Gardemeister, Kresta are some of them...when ketomaa got his chance i liked it but he failed miserably unfortunatellyQuote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
Actually i want every driver who tries his luck in the WRC to be able to shine..the more top drivers we have the better...
When you support someone and have hopes doesn't mean you should be blind and not make any negative comments if they deserve them... Ketomaa was sweeping everyone including hanninen in s2000s so my hopes had a basis... Ketomaa is for sure no tourist and if he stays by paying i would have no problems with it.
that is the difference between humans and myself.
I feel like Ketomma is a bit of an wasted talent. If he started among the big boys earlier perhaps he could be something. It must be too difficult for him to match the likes of Ostberg or Tannak, some of these guys are already in their third or fourth entry in most of the rally's (Ostberg has been doing most rally's of the calendar for 3 or 4 years in a WRC car). For what I have seen in Portugal he lacks than extra bit of confidence which allows some to go flatout in those tricky places. It's not like he doesn't have the courage to, but it feels like he misses the knowledge to do that.
Gronholm started around the same age as ketomaa.
Ok but we know we will not have another Gronholm for some years. Despite missing the knowledge Gronholm always tried to go as fast as possible from the beggining and we know what what expense.... a considerable pile of wrecked rally cars.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Plus Marcus had official support from very early in his career, and that must make a difference. I can't imagine what damage a wrecked car can have on a privateer budget.