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Yeah, but as far as I know the German or Czezch drivers named together with VW are only tarmac specialists. Anyway they havenīt done any gravel or snow impressions on more people than maybe local fans.
I haveīnt heard of them and I consider myself as more expert than average rallyfan.
It was 20 years ago when Schwarz won Catalunya. Don't know any Chech driver that was on the WRC podium.
Who speaks about Czech drivers? No Czech driver is among VW candidates and never has been.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
With German the situation is different. VW is German company and Germany is the largest automobile market in Europe so it's natural they want to find German driver. The problem is there is no-one now, so they have to make some German star themselves. For this driver the junior third seat will be created.
Why create a seat for a tourist? I named one of the best swedish coming driver at the moment Pontus Tidemand. And he was turned don. No proffessional businessman ca turn down winner. If so they will not have payvck.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Thatīs what I mean.
It's really shame you can't find average speed in results anywhere after rally-live.com was closed.
Not a proven winner on international level (no discredit to Pontus whatsoever), but Mirek has some very valuable points as you are just .... a bit stubborn. There's more proven drivers out there, like Hänninen, Ketomaa, Neuville, Paddon to just name few out there. We can give some evaluation of Pontus's speed after some many different WRC events. Like I said before, no discredit to Pontus, he is good driver, but to succeed you need luck and speed :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
Again, who speaks about tourists? Remember the names coming from Citroën junior seats? Loeb, Meeke, Sordo, Ogier, Neuville...Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
In an article I posted earlier suggested that KIA may join with the Rio. So they may be our saving grace, maybe if they are serious they will make an announcement next year. I can't imagine how if KIA did enter how they would be significantly better than their earlier Hyundai effort (keep in mind KIA/Hyundai is 1 of the top 10 car companies now in terms of worldwide sales).Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
I posted an article earlier about KIA possibly entering with the Rio. I think it would be likely they would announce something about it next year if they are actually serious about being in the WRC.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
I think they should continue as they are and do it bi-annually. I personally do not understand why if Monte Carlo is back, we need to have France as well (I know they are different entities but it doesn't seem WORLD enough and it can't be cost effective to start in 1 point then return to another quite close geographically speaking a few months later). I also feel this is the case for having Mexico, Portugal and Argentina in a row, I am sure that this is not the most cost effective order for these events to be in. This is only my opinion however.Quote:
Originally Posted by focus206