[WRC] News & rumours (part II)

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Originally Posted by skarderud

Well, my source is so close to both the driver and manufacturer, that i belive in him.
And, Mikkelsen is one of the most interesting talent across europe, alredy driving a Skoda, done his vw-outing in Finland with a very happy teamboss. Maybe not to far away?
Time will show.

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So you think that the manufacturer decides drivers more than 1 year ahead even there is no hurry what so ever, sounds a bit similar to the rumours about petters works team deals in the past few years, complete nonsence.

Good news for the Matty Wilson fans :)

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Nice for Mads :)

@Sollitt and BDunnell - all motor sport has suffered from scoring systems that value consistency above trying to win and occasionally failing. Moss should have been 58 champ (and would have been if he'd been less of a gentleman). Jim Clark in 67 was at the peak of his powers and even when let down by machinery could perform exceptional feats like the 67 Italian GP. I wouldn't have been prompted to bring this up but I was puzzled why Keke Rosberg's name suddenly cropped up.
My personal opinion is that Mikko is going to have to win WRGB and the Power stage; and if he manages that (against the odds) he'll deserve the title.

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Originally Posted by Mintexmemory

@Sollitt and BDunnell - all motor sport has suffered from scoring systems that value consistency above trying to win and occasionally failing. Moss should have been 58 champ (and would have been if he'd been less of a gentleman). Jim Clark in 67 was at the peak of his powers and even when let down by machinery could perform exceptional feats like the 67 Italian GP. I wouldn't have been prompted to bring this up but I was puzzled why Keke Rosberg's name suddenly cropped up.

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Of course, but the champion in any given series is the one who scores the most points under the prevailing rules. Whether we like those rules or not is immaterial, in my view — the word 'undeserving' doesn't come into it.

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Originally Posted by mousti

Good news for the Matty Wilson fans :)

M-Sport Junior Team pro sezonu 2012 se rýsuje | RallyLife.cz

Nice for Mads :)

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A M-Sport Junior Team made of Wilson and Ostberg in 2012... did I understand right?

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Originally Posted by Mintexmemory

@Sollitt and BDunnell - all motor sport has suffered from scoring systems that value consistency above trying to win and occasionally failing.

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Nobody would suggest that there are not competitors who may have been deserving of success but fell short due to some misfortune. The sport is riddled with such examples. But anyone who wins a championship on the back of another's misfortune must still have been in contention and therefore is still worthy.

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My personal opinion is that Mikko is going to have to win WRGB and the Power stage; and if he manages that (against the odds) he'll deserve the title.

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Agreed.

If Mikko wins Rally GB, and the Power Stage, and Loeb is 2nd on both, Mikko still loses. He needs Latvala to be 2nd on the rally, and him 1st, or be between him an Loeb on the PS. Mikko can't do it, so lets all stop dreaming. Loeb will win if he has no problems. This is coming from a Hirvonen fan.

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Originally Posted by Doon

If Mikko wins Rally GB, and the Power Stage, and Loeb is 2nd on both, Mikko still loses. He needs Latvala to be 2nd on the rally, and him 1st, or be between him an Loeb on the PS. Mikko can't do it, so lets all stop dreaming. Loeb will win if he has no problems. This is coming from a Hirvonen fan.

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Quite agree... no problems for Loeb = no chances for Mikko

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Originally Posted by focus206

Quite agree... no problems for Loeb = no chances for Mikko

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Dont write him off yet, for him, its all or nothing now!

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Originally Posted by Barreis

Kimi in Williams F1.

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Has this been confirmed?