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That sounds great! Ford is natural option because taking seat from Loeb's team sounds too dangerous. Even Loeb commented few years back - when it seemed that Citroen might retire - that he don't want to drive Subaru and to face Petter in his own team.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gard
Now we just have to wait details. What's Petter's exact status in the team.
Exciting things happening.
Where did you listen that?I mean the source is reliable??Quote:
Originally Posted by Gard
It's on the site of rally norway.Quote:
Originally Posted by Psycho!
It can of course be RAMSport he is talking to. How new cars can they get their hands on - Can they get hold of a 08 Focus ?
France and the UK are very close to each other you know :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Gard
He has gone to England for the show,for negotiations or both?
I suspect its more of a working visit to sort out details rather than taking a look at the exhibits.
Autosport magazine (printed version not the online version) said they were talking to Ramsport for Norway. It also said that Petter was "talking to people at the show". Whilst it is in England the Autosport Show is an international show and its quite feasable that Petter may be in meetings with, Ford Citroen or even teams for 2010. I guess we will hear something definate over the weekend. That autosport article said that Chris' deal with Citroen will be extended to 9 rallies and he could even replace Sordo in the official team for some events, Australia specificallty was mentioned.
Both! And to say hello, and thanks for everything to prodrive...Quote:
Originally Posted by Psycho!
What article?Quote:
Originally Posted by MJW
In the printed version of today's Autosport magazine on the same page (in a sub article) refering to the fact that Atko had got himself sorted for Ireland it said that this will probably be extended to 9 rallies, and he could be substituting Sordo as points scorer for Citroen team on some rallies notably Australia.Quote:
Originally Posted by Finni
Petter in Ford sounds really good. Hopefully it'll happen. :up:
So we might see both brothers in Ford then !
Will be interesting. The last time they had the same cars I guess was Toyota Celica...
Hopefully they can learn from each-other to get the best out of them !!
Last time in same cars (or at least simular) was rally GB 2001 (Subaru Impreza)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
I guess both Ford and Citroen are at the Autoshow. Let's wait and see! Both car would be good for him I think.. Yet again, we must wait in anticipation! puh...
Petter had lengthly discussions with DR at autosport show yesterday. Expect to see him in S14 for Norway with Ohlins dampers. Citroen not at show.
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Originally Posted by Rally_Rocks
Does he really want to aim victory with that S14 ???? :rolleyes:
If he manages to have just one more victory with the Subaru Impreza, it will be the most victorious WRC car…Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom206wrc
Lol, sure he manages :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Glee
Going on Mads' recent comments reguarding his S14, I would not be surprised if Petter in the S14 with Ohlins dampers is, at least, competitve.
I just cant believe that Subaru/FHI/Prodrive are not capable of building a car thats on par with the current Fords and Citreons.
Heres hoping anyway!
I don't believe problems of S14 are only dampers... :rolleyes:
Thats decision of doom if true. However in Autosport article Petter said he is going to thanksa his former team and lengthy discussion with DR might not mean anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally_Rocks
Ford is only realistical option at the moment.
Nor do I, not completly anyway. But I do believe that it must be significant factor given the many drivers complaints and general blame in that area.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom206wrc
Does anyone have any further infor regarding DR's and Petter's conversation/dealings?
This was the first time he met DR after Subaru retired! Could have been a friendly chat, or a new deal! Who knows! He said he was going to talk to prodrive and thank them for a good relationship! Let's wait and see...
There is an interview from Malcolm Wilson on crash.net and he says that Stobart's line-up is not completed...
Petter Solberg asks the press and public to wait until tomorrow! He has got an offer today, and needs time until tomorrow to make up his mind!
http://translate.google.com/translat...99&sl=no&tl=en
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Originally Posted by JFL
So Ford or Subaru ???? Let's bet :p :
I think both car will b e better for him, then the last s14. If he gets a top spec Focus, or a indipendent Subaru(free to use different dampers etc) My guess is Ford! Malcolm Wilson said in a interview with Autosport that they are not finnished with their programme.. In the last year the drivers has jumped back and forward betwen BP Ford and Stobart, so maybe we can see him in a BP Ford in some rallies? just a wild guess...
If Petter gets a "proper" Focus I can see an exciting championship on the horizon, that's assuming Papa Wilson does not start playing chess again with the drivers.
lol, what a load of crap.Quote:
Originally Posted by noel157
maybe a load of....
BUT, didn't someone said before that the Focus IS NOT a charm to drive? given the chance to drive one on a proper rally, think he would have to "learn" the car properly before going flat out, and look at what happened to Gigi (was never fast on the Focus as on the Lancer, yes, yes i know, he also changed he's driving style)....
But surely Petter must want to drive ANYTHING other than an Impreza. The only reason I can see why he wouldn't is that in a blue car he is not expected to challenge for title honours. Hopefully Petter would not want to hide behind something like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by playmo
Perhaps you talk crap? You may be surprised, obviously Loeb will be safe enough but Petter in a "proper" Focus with a test programme could make life difficult for Latvala, Hirvonen and Sordo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tomi
But we'll wait and see if he can get a deal together.
A lot of people laid off from Prodrive, so I vote for FORD...
Just saw some pictures from the show! Looks like Citroen are present!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally_Rocks
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/p...5651757&ref=nf
( I think it is a public album!?)
I don't get this sillyness. Why are people suggesting he's not dealing with Citroen purely because they don't have a stand at some poxy show?Quote:
Originally Posted by JFL
I also vote for Ford and RAMSPORT.... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by COD
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Originally Posted by Simmi
Period.
News about Petter ????? :confused:
Young Petter Solberg (in RX times with Volvo 240)...
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