I wouldn't say that, they've got an improved engine and downforce with more to come apparently. Besides they've got the flappy paddle thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
After VW they probably evolved most so far.
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I wouldn't say that, they've got an improved engine and downforce with more to come apparently. Besides they've got the flappy paddle thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
After VW they probably evolved most so far.
Colin Clark @voiceofrally
@rallytravel @totalrally @davidnonekelly im hearing Citroen will be fully back in 2017 so Ogier's negotiating powers will be at their zenith
' To start the new season, several significant upgrades have been made to all three of the DS 3 WRCs entered: engine, suspension, aerodynamics, gearbox, etc. “The DS 3 WRC is a very accomplished car, but we have worked hard to make it even more competitive,” commented Xavier Mestelan-Pinon, Citroën Racing’s Technical Director. “For example, we have focussed our efforts on the engine so that it delivers more power and torque, whilst also improving reliability. Taking advantage of the changes in the regulations, we have reintroduced steering wheel-mounted paddles for the gear changes. Other significant improvements have been made to the aerodynamics, with a new spoiler and a new front end that will be introduced shortly, as well as to the weight distribution with the use of lighter parts. Lastly, we have altered the kinematics of the rear suspension. Work is ongoing and, in the next few months, we will be presenting another aerodynamic upgrade.”Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
what does that mean, will they take a year sabatical next year like they did back in 2006?Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
do not take British people seriously when it comes to rallying... especially when it comes to events 2 years away... anything can change until then.
so should i n.o.t take you seriously also?Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
i am not British unfortunately, but i am also not a rally reporter...
oh sorry, my bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Lets hope Citroen stays in WRC untill 2017, and than again full force factory team.
Ford should wake up again to, so M-sport can keep the car up-to-speed.
Anyone seen pictures of how the new Hyundai WRC wil look. Should be better than the I20 they have now.
Something about normal cars now, but still interesting. The first thing that come close to the Subaru's and Mitsubishi's of 10 years ago?
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ford/fi...ight-to-polo-r "New Fiesta RS set for 2017, and it could get 4WD!" :)
I saw this too... it would be great but I cant really see them going 4WD on a Fiesta... its not even been conformed that the Mk3 Focus RS is going to be all-wheel drive... :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by tommeke_B
Although seeing as VW may be going 4WD with their Polo R, then that might make Ford follow suit ... :)
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswa...ototype-driven
http://cdn1.autoexpress.co.uk/sites/...?itok=vDJU5RW7
Key spec: Polo R
Price: £22,000 (est)
Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo
Power: 250bhp
Transmission: Six-speed DSG, all-wheel drive
0-62mph/top speed: 5.8 sec/155mph (est)
Sweeping generalisation alert.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Polo R Is not AWD... only Golf R is AWD...
Read before you comment..Quote:
Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1
I Autohebdo, I learn a bit more about Kubica plans for 2015. It's quite crazy, and to be honest, I can't see how he will succeed in rallying doing this ...
So he create the RK WRT, and take people he knows ... but who aren't rally expert. He is not using A-Style team, only renting the car, and it's his team which is managing all (testing, assistance, ...). He will buy a new Fiesta for Portugal, and hope to rent the old A-Style the rest of the year, to help financially speaking.
He didn't suscribe to WRC to do a lot of test and national events.
I can't see how he wants to progress by creating a team, managing it, ... even Solberg, which was a experimented driver, had difficulties to manage his team and doing rally at the highest level. So what is Kubica expeting ? It would be easier to rent to A-Style (or another rally team) and let them do what they know ... I don't understand his plan.
Here is a podcast with Colin Clark talking about Kubica and his team, starts at 26 min:
http://totalrallystudio.podbean.com/...on-4-28012015/
Why do you think is so difficult to manage it? Especially if you work with people you know and respect yourselves. Why pay more money for a team that eventually screws you?Quote:
Originally Posted by vino_93
Solberg had quite limited funds but it seems that Kubica has a lot of funds.
So, it is actually win-win situation for both sides. He still buys all the parts from M-Sport and they get their money, I belive they get even more money as they are selling new parts for him.
Kubica pays a bit more but this time he can be sure that he gets all new parts. If he has enough funds then he can make sure he changes everything as often as needed.
As far as his name is so big in Poland, he can afford it.
Apart from Lotos don't think he has many funds, he is just very rich, this is form his F1 days, I suspect him raising the full throttle from insurance after his crash.
Yes you get screwed if you pay cash to M-Sport and the team decides to witch car the money goes to...If you pay the top price for parts you suddenly are a very important customer and gets proirity treatment. And with own team you are independent and able to choose own engineer and tyre supplier, both are crucial for a good season apart from finishing the rally.
Better off doing all this extra work himself with "his" team then like many said and for a fact - get screwed by M-Sport and Citroen in the past.
Very rich? Maybe in comaprision to rally drivers. Also Lotos has really big funds for marketing (they support Kajetanowicz in ERC and Polish Rally Championship) and they seem satisfied with Kubica's cooperation, even if he has some problems in the last season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ounin
LOL...
Eyvind Brynildsen @E_Brynildsen 2 u2 uur geleden Vertaling weergeven
@voiceofrally I need help with my math!Grondal is now faster than mads at rally hadeland. I beat grondal 2 weeks ago. So im fastr than mads?
sorry i dont get you,you say he rents the car he uses right now and after he will buy a new car and rent the old one(which is not his) to another driver!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by vino_93
How can someeone be sure that a part is brand new and not just excellent rapaired-rebuilt?we are talking about msport guys.i am still a bit biased towards msport after antony's revelations in his blog.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ounin
And why you believe those revelations ?Quote:
Originally Posted by nafpaktos
Even if 10% is real then there is an issue!also i didnt se an answer from the directly concerned(msport).
If all these things were real M-sport would not be the best team to rent cars from... or rally privateers are just retarded... with all these fords i guess they do something right.
Its easier to find a ford than another car,i think this is the most important reason.
Then they should not complain...
and the fact that i have not heard anything from proper rally drivers is also a hint, never heard anything from Latvala or Hirvonen in their privateer days...
Exactly a average driver making excuses for poor performances it's always the cars fault or team . I will write a blog to make me look betterQuote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
And from I'm sure kubica will be back with msport by Portugal after the a style disaster in monte
Protasov is back for Sweden , what do the msport haters say about that
Maybe because the two you mentioned had really good potentials and wilson thought they deserved something good, or maybe you are right.
i am right... maybe... as always.Quote:
Originally Posted by nafpaktos
What A style had to do with the disaster ?Quote:
Originally Posted by adr17
the disaster was because of his wrong approach on rallying and not because of the team,i suppose you mean the problem with the brakes on his last exit but this happens and to oficcial teams,so i cannot accuse the team for something that happens.Quote:
Originally Posted by adr17
Sorry for my ignorance but what is this blog post you are talking about? :)
EDIT: found it. Thanks anyway :)
Because he spent 20+ in motorsport, good few years in top category and knows better how to do things unlike you.Quote:
Originally Posted by vino_93
spending your time in something doesn't make you an expert (especially when you have to pay most of the time)...on the contrary spending that much time on something without any notable achievements shows lack of skills.Quote:
Originally Posted by wrc1600
Skoda plans to run WRC2 programme, says YLE. Planned to start from Portugal with Fabia R5 & Lappi, Kremer and Kreim ...
Yes, it's what he will do according the article. It's not clear if he wants to buy the old Fiesta, or only rent the rented A-Style car (some teams do this in France f.e., taking car from Italy and doing the assistance on french events).Quote:
Originally Posted by nafpaktos