Kevin Abbring will drive WRC2 in Monte Carlo and Sweden and possibly a third rally in a Ford Fiesta R5 together with Pieter Tsjoen. They want more but for now this is the budget they have.
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Kevin Abbring will drive WRC2 in Monte Carlo and Sweden and possibly a third rally in a Ford Fiesta R5 together with Pieter Tsjoen. They want more but for now this is the budget they have.
Fantastic news :)
I have heard about it. And I dont think it is a good idea. In their conditions, with their budget and Kevin's style of driving, WRC2 events is nonsense. I will prefer to see them in more suitable championships for them, where they can more chances to fight for win and not only be "one of the field"...
He could get a Hyundai but no they instead get a Chewing gum haha, yes he is korean. But Kevin have more or less develop i20 and get no chance of driving other than few events eith r5 edition.
They brought Jari Huttunen in. Chewing Gum is another project for Hyundai. And the Fiesta R5 is faster plus more reliable than the i20 so not so bad for Kevin.Quote:
Originally Posted by ESTR
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I can understand that Tsjoen wants to enjoy the WRC events.Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
Personally i don't remember any previous Korean driver before him?Quote:
Originally Posted by ESTR
Korean...Hyundai...=understand?Quote:
Originally Posted by mArvAlcao17
I'm talking about previous korean driver in world rally, not HyundaiQuote:
Originally Posted by ESTR
where to put this??? about polo r5
http://classic.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/132865
Story in Motorsport News today about Kalle Rovanpera doing WRC2 rounds backed by Pirelli, who will return to the sport in an official capacity.
Story also said he is tipped to join the works Skoda team, but due to them running Michelin he could run a factory spec Pirelli-shod car.
I thought Kalle was already linked with MSport?
Yeah me too. I was quite surprised to read it to be honest. Definitely sounds like Pirelli are coming back.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Only for the end of this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
But didn't he run Michelin tires to prepare for 2018?
Yes, but only Michelin & DMACK was allowed in 2017. That was the reason and next year WRC2 drivers are able to use also Pirellis...Quote:
Originally Posted by Myrvold
And Kalle used Pirellis on the national events before Wales and Australia.
TGR Japanise Arai and Katsuta will enter 10 events 2018
5 of those are WRC2 with Fiesta R5
Sweden
Corsica
Portugal
Sardinia
Finland
So Pirelli jumping back in after DMack's decision to step back.
I hope this means the rumours of DMack (Team) entering the ERC in 2018 are true.