[WRC] News & rumours (part II)

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Originally Posted by 6789

Wilson is always sideways when I have seen the WRC cars on an event. You can see why he's slower because he's always using the side windows, but great to watch!!

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very true, he and Block are good to watch on the stages, not so good on the splits, maybe not enough here go to events?

Ogier is very interested in joining Ford according to Latvala. He thinks it´s only a matter of time before they sign him up. However this won´t be done before M-sport have recieved a new commitment for the WRC from Ford. Right now M-sport are expecting an answer in the coming days, but Latvala thinks it´s more or less in the box.

If Ford do pick up Ogier could we see them still hold on to Hirvonen and have him placed in a Stobart car?

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Originally Posted by MR666

If Ford do pick up Ogier could we see them still hold on to Hirvonen and have him placed in a Stobart car?

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Surely that isn't what is specified in his current contract, so why would he stay if the Citroen seat is on offer?
Possibly another Citroen Junior Team might be run next year, depending on the plans that Citroen have for Bouffier.

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Originally Posted by rallyfiend

Why would Ford have a contract with a driver when they're not even committed to the sport for next year?
Let's wait and see if Ford continue before we speculate on who will be driving for them!!

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I think his contract is 2 years old.

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Originally Posted by noel157

Looks like Ford will be committed if there's a contract with Latvala. Think they should announce a 3 yr agreement later this month.

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5 years or bust, said Quinn.

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Originally Posted by Bobcat

5 years or bust, said Quinn.

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LOL. I had 5 yrs in original post and edited it to 3 yrs. :)

I Think that its far more important for ford to increase their budget than dedicate for another 3-5-10 years....

If the budget is the same then there is no point continuing like this, especially now that the Mini is on the rise and VW enters with a VERY serious plan...no matter who they sign or sack if the car is not up to par with the rest of the serious manufacturers then they will continue losing.

Have Ford ever thought about using a different prep company? Or what about running it themselves? M-Sport have a had a fair crack of the whip.....

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Originally Posted by AndyRAC

Have Ford ever thought about using a different prep company? Or what about running it themselves? M-Sport have a had a fair crack of the whip.....

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hmmm with all the technical knowledge M sport has over the years i think it would be wrong for them to go somewhere else...i think they should either go in as FORD co. or M-sport is the only logical solution.