Guess we'll have to wait and see...entries close soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
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Guess we'll have to wait and see...entries close soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
Normally entries close 5 weeks before rally, so should be closed already.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli
Sure it might well happen. Just saying that rally magazin often writes pure speculation on the level of CC Kitchen Table or even below. At least autosport (D. Evans) usually has some real sources.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli
Stéphane Lefebvre
@SLefebvreRallye
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After many months of work, I am very happy to announce that Thomas Dubois and I will be attending the Adac Rally Deutschland in 1 month
We will be competing in the WRC2 with a Polo R5 from the BMA team.
I want to thank all our partners!
https://twitter.com/SLefebvreRallye/...25615088750592
from his facebook some more
After many months of work, I am very happy to announce that Thomas Dubois and I will be attending the Adac Rally Deutschland in 1 month.
We will be competing in the WRC2 with a Polo R5 from the BMA team.
I would like to thank all our partners as well as the BMA team for having worked so hard so that we can be at the start of this rally.
Thanks also to Pirelli for trusting us and allowing us to make this project a reality.
I can not wait to discover this car on the roads that I particularly like!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnKqTW7oR2I
News clip from Finnish TV about Latvala's PET session for Finland. For the non-Finns, just click the subtitles on to find out what they're saying.
Anyone having full access to this ? https://rallysportmag.com/toyota-ste...of-the-season/
Finn mates, anyone what is this about?
https://yle.fi/urheilu/3-10894549
I can translate it later today but the main points what Lappi says:Quote:
Originally Posted by Portimao
- C3 feels better on Finnish roads than it does in many other places
- Overall they're behind other teams
- The Citroen mechanics have taught EP some chosen words of French, but he can't say those on Finnish national TV
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Originally Posted by Allez Andruet
No subtitles to click on, just Finnish and nobody can understand that..
I assert that you guys really don't understand it either..
I contend it is impossible to learn..Otherwise I would have learned some the amount I have heard in 40 years..
I can't and that means it cannot be possible...
Why aren't there subtitles in that other National Language which at least a few people can understand???
Just click on "Finnish", I bet you'll understand ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by janvanvurpa
https://yle.fi/urheilu/3-10895217
Suninen has had a "secret test", most likely for another WRC team.
Around Puuppola area maybe?Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
Weird.
Toyota would be most likely based on location, but why would they need to try either him or the car? Car is "overtested" in Finland and for drivers they have both Rovanpera and Katsuta "on the way". Maybe Joukhi would try to swap him for Latvala but still unlikely.
Citroen could be interested for next year, but I'd think if they go for 3rd car they would want some reliable points scorer to complement "unstable" Lappi. Think they have enough car feedback from Ogier who also drove Fiesta for 2 years.
Hyundai now have feedback from many drivers in the car, most recent with Breen so why waste test days on this. Could be to test him for a seat next year, even though I'd expect them to prefer Evans for stable points.
Paddon off road on Finland PET minutes ago... (?)
Yes..Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
https://www.facebook.com/74243140258...2536945245169/
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Holy s***
It's a shame he signed "top late" and had to use his race car.
oh my God,a big one! pitty it would be interesting to see his pace.
https://scontent.fath3-3.fna.fbcdn.n...a3&oe=5DA5835B
Based on the way Mäkinen has talked about Suninen in the past, he has a serious crush on him.Quote:
Originally Posted by mknight
Might be possible then, switching Latvala for Suninen with Msport.Quote:
Originally Posted by Allez Andruet
Very likely a Yaris due to his close connections with a few high ups at TGR. I can see it as a test for different reasons. Suninen to TGR and Rovanpera to MSport?
Or it could be a test with Hyundai :).
Let the silly season begin!!
I don't think Suninen at Toyota would keep Kalle from driving selected rounds there. If both Latvala and Meeke leave they both could drive full season as well.
Craig Breen could get further WRC outings with Hyundai : https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/1...s-with-hyundai
Great news. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fredouye
And Adamo sounds like he's reaching the end of his patience with Mikkelsen ! :D
"In Sardinia he was talking about [Ott] Tanak. I said: 'Fucking hell! He has to go to pee just like you! What do you want me to say? Toyota is faster, OK so now we pack up and we go home?'
"No. We have to fight and we will fucking fight."
:D
Then its probably done deal with Mikkelsen for next season, M-sport?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
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1) The part about GB and Turkey is no real news. It's basically logical thinking just like everyone does here. We have been discussing they need another driver instead of Sordo on the 3 rallies for last 2 months or so. But Paddon looked like the most likely candidate.
Sordo didn't drive any of those rallies last year and has always been terrible in GB, Breen had his second best results with 4th there last year. So that's pretty much 100% sure pick. Turkey is a bit more uncertain but as mentioned Sordo didn't start there last year. (Mikkelsen led by 40s ahead of Tanak when dif/driveshaft broke due to mechanics making a mistake in service). In a way Australia could be seem even more likely for Breen since Sordo didn't start there last 2 years (so never with 2017 cars), but his results weren't too bad there before.
2) The part about Mikkelsen seems a bit out of place in the article as in none of the 3 gravel rallies Mikkelsen is likely to be benched, that is much more likely in Spain and/or Germany. Which also the reference to Corsica suggests. Note that both time Mikkelsen was benched Loeb got 0 manu points, had poor pace and managed to crash as well (I'd argue Sordo replaced Mikkelsen in Corsica though, not Loeb).
Anyway Mikkelsen would not want to drive at Hyundai if they will only offer part-season. Breen will easily accept full season, question is how good he really is in other car than C3. Evans is still more likely imo but he certainly won't accept part-season deal.
I'm doubtful that M-Sport would run Mikkelsen for free. And equally doubtful that EVEN is willing to pay them for a drive.Quote:
Originally Posted by skarderud
Evans supposedly gets paid. If he leaves and they don't get Tanak they will be interested in at least one "top" driver (previous winner) that they will pay something. It could be Latvala, Mikkelsen or Meeke. IMO in about that order of probability.Quote:
Originally Posted by Allez Andruet
Might be that even Suninen leaves making it even more likely, or both Suninen and Evans leave and they put all money on Tanak.
Mikkelsen could maybe find a bit of money through sponsorship. I believe his daddies money is no more though?Quote:
Originally Posted by Allez Andruet
As for Msport paying, they were willing to run and pay Meeke this year so you never know. But it again depends on whether Malcolm was serious when he said he wanted a driver to challenge for the title or nothing - kind of hinting it's Tanak or nobody else for next year (or just paying drivers - Latvala/ Mikkelsen might be able to bring some money from somewhere).
But, if drivers like Latvala/Mikkelsen/Meeke has to pay to get a drive, WRC of today is fu..ed.
Drive for free, or with low salary with bonus after good results is one thing, pay to drive is for gentlemen drivers, and noone of those 3 can by any means be named that.
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Two of them are quite old already, all have been there for a while. There are more men, younger and maybe faster, who also need a drive. Places are counted. Wrose is, if those young men can`t get behind the wheel or need to pay for it.
To get a drive from M-Sport that is.Quote:
Originally Posted by skarderud
Something new from EVEN managment?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e0996e0e6f.jpg
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Evans is supposedly getting decent salary even after a disastrous last year with two podiums and then just 5th or worse places.Quote:
Originally Posted by Allez Andruet
Surely even MSport will pay at least one driver. But if they pay Tanak they would get cheap/paying drivers to complement him.
There's too many driver's and not enough WRC seats. Only the very best can expect a good salary from a team, especially a non-Full Manufacturer team like M-Sport.
They will only pay big for a title contender, like MW did with Ogier
The likes of Latvala has made a good living for years. He could afford to drive for an average wage if he still wants a seat. Ditto Sordo and even Meeke.
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Neuville will drive a race in i30 TCR a week before Rally Deutschland.
https://twitter.com/HMSGOfficial/sta...50124627271680
rip Jean-Luc Thérier
https://static.actu.fr/uploads/2019/...-8-854x580.jpg
Sad news. Hearing his 911 coming from the forest and seing it arriving on a big slide is one of the moments that made me addicted to rally. One of the best of his generation, even if still not properly recognized outside France. Thanks Mr. Thérier. RIP.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
Ogier confirms he will retire at the end of 2020...
"My career will stop at the end of 2020 at Citroën ," he says. After, I'll want to move on. To be more at home, to be the best father possible, to be more present with my son. And projects of reconversion, there can be plenty. Resume studies of economics, ecology also touches me even if I play sports car for years. I am sensitive to the fate of the planet. Golf also, I started a short time ago, and it's addictive ... And also certainly still a little sport self, but less restrictive than today. "
https://www.lequipe.fr/Rallye/Actual...n-2020/1045223