To be fair, the headline is that he is champion and that he has quit Toyota. You can't expect them not to mention it.... it's a pretty important thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by sinepikohv
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To be fair, the headline is that he is champion and that he has quit Toyota. You can't expect them not to mention it.... it's a pretty important thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by sinepikohv
The headlines in Estonia: Tänak leaves, Grönholm says this and that etc. Of course, it's important and I get why this story is running on such high levels but it's not more important as them winning the title.
agreedQuote:
Originally Posted by sinepikohv
yes its quite sad actually :(
They've simply reported it, as major news. There's no inference on their part that it's more important than the title. The title headline comes first. I guess it comes down to your interpretation of the headline.Quote:
Originally Posted by sinepikohv
Maybe Tanak is to blame?
https://sport.delfi.ee/news/auto/wrc...le?id=87919397
His self-description is also interesting. It looks like they might be delaying the announcement even more. I can't take it anymore :DQuote:
30.10.2019, 12:38
World champion Ott Tänak: I am an ordinary father who is dedicated to driving a Toyota
Fresh world champion of rally Ott Tänak has given an interview to the Spanish publication Marca. Journalist Nacho Villarin asked Tänak to describe himself. "I am an ordinary father who is dedicated to driving a Toyota. I am not the best person to describe myself," said Tänak. Of course he was asked about his employment in the coming season. "Most likely the solution will come in the next two weeks. Before Rally Australia it should be clear," declared the fresh world champion who has been tied to Hyundai by many publications. One topic was Tänak's popularity in Estonia. "Estonia is a small country. Everyone knows everyone. I don't feel like a star. Of course many Estonians follow rally, but I focus on my work. I'm not a hero. Of course it's interesting that an Estonian is the world champion of rally. Regardless, we have sportsmen who won in the Olympics and in much bigger sports disciplines," said Tänak while downplaying his achievement. The Spanish journalist inquired about his relationship with Dani Sordo. If the rumors are true, then Tänak and Sordo will be teammates in Hyundai. Tänak gave a quirky hint about Sordo. "I always liked him. He is one of the pilots I would like to collaborate with," admitted Tänak, how already requested last year for Sordo to be his teammate in Toyota. "He did excellent work when he was driving in Citroen. He has continued this in Hyundai. He has a lot of experience and he is friendly to everyone. I can't rule out the possibility that we will be teammates in the future."
Mäkinen says Tänak's possible move to Hyundai "damn annoying", no plan B, interested in Ogier
https://www.mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/...-juttu/7607176
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Originally Posted by surdna
I'm not saying this will happen or it's possible with this particular contract, but he could retire on December 30th and un-retire in January. Something similar happened in car racing a few years back, V8 Supercars, when one driver wanted to switch teams even though he was contracted for next season already.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
I'm from Estonia and the news are 95% (okay, maybe a bit less but not a lot) focused on the contract. I know it's major news and it interests me as well but I just thought that the title win would change the main theme in the media. It was like that on Sunday afternoon but already from Monday morning the contract dispute or whatever became the main news like that. I just don't like the behaviour, that's all :)Quote:
Originally Posted by T16
Ah, I thought you were on about the article i referred to!Quote:
Originally Posted by sinepikohv
Either way, it’s all major news.
Congrats on your champion then, you must be very happy!
Might be a long time before we can toast one from the UK!