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Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
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8th July ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
The article speaks about test driver not about him driving 2014 season which might be two different things.
Yep Mirek. No drivers have been announced, just test drivers. Drivers that testing the car(s) and Hyundai testing the drivers. We may see some changes come October/November time. Having said that it's a good pairing with Juho and Bryan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
I´m happy for Bouffier, but I think only one of the two will get a seat for 2014.
They need someone with experience of WRC's and the rounds. Neither Hanninen or Bouffier really have either of them really, they need a Sordo or someone alike.
Now they need somebody with great understanding of machinery, tyres etc. Both Hänninen and Bouffier are proven testers. They are not hired to drive a WRC season for the team (at least not now) so their lesser experience with WRC events doesn't matter.
This remind me of Peugeot in the early 2000s, they chose the best drivers available regardless of age (I am of the opinion that the current crop of young drivers are not appropriate for Hyundai at the moment). Ie Marcus, Gilles, Harri and Richard all got signed while they were in their 30s and brought a lot to the team on the technical side and were fast straight away. If Nadan takes this approach again with Hyundai I think his new team will make progress quickly.
The difference is that, of the drivers you speak of, all except Rovanpera were not only the "best available" but were already at the top of their game. Pannizi was the undisputed master of tarmac and already on the payroll, Burns was the incumbent WRC champ, Gronholm had shown the pace that would inevitably bring a world title.
Rovanpera alone was akin to the drivers presently occupying WRC seats and was equally disappointing on the stages.
The reality is that, today, the drivers coming from the 'feeder classes' actually have a greater skill set and a greater chance of success than those also rans in the big seats.
Are Matthew Wilson (Ford test driver) better than Juho Hänninen and Brian Bouffier?
Hahah, very good question. In terms of WRC results, he is...Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira