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If Ford was leaving amid raving success - or maybe a year after everyone eclipsed them and they didn't want to design and build a competitive car - then maybe I could see a comparison with Audi. But I don't think this is a case of Ford thinking they're too fancy for rally.
And they don't have to because VW is now in the WRC.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
I wasn't saying that. Rather I was merely countering the suggestions that he's not "ready" to step up.Quote:
Originally Posted by J.Lindstroem
However since you've asked, yes I do. Tanak is the future and an exciting one at that. Petter is the past and something of a spent force.
:down: There should be a dislike button aswel!Quote:
Originally Posted by sollitt
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Originally Posted by sollitt
I wonder if Tanak gets a drive how long it will be till the knives are out for him when he isnt getting results, the lad isnt ready for a works seat yet, he needs a year to mature 1st, he can be a great driver but he deserves time.
+1 :up: He is definetly on the "one to watch" list. But like you say, he does need a little more time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nornbugger
Agree, I hope too that the seat goes to Tänak or to some other who has the future in rally, no point in signing guys from the past.Quote:
Originally Posted by sollitt
If Ford go with Tanak as the 2nd driver next year then they definitely won't be here in 2013. Yes, Tanak has a lot of potential, but he's nowhere near the real deal yet. Another year in SWRC or in a B-Team would help his career much more than being thrown into the deep end at a factory team.Quote:
Originally Posted by sollitt
Ford have to have Petter in the 2nd seat if Sordo is unavailable (which he seems 99% sure to be at Mini) as he is the only driver available who can compete for wins. Tanak, Ostberg etc will be good, but Ostberg on snow apart they will not provide JML enough support for a Championship assault. Even Henning would almost be a better choice than Tanak for 2012 - a bit of experience and someone who is known to be capable of scoring points regularly, while Tanak can drive without pressure alongside Ostberg in Team B.
Sorry, there's no evidential basis for this statement. It's purely conjecture as is the rest of the post.Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
What's another year in the shadows going to do "for his career"? It's nonsense. When you've got a young racehorse with the capacity to win the Grand National or the Melbourne Cup you don't keep it in the stables developing a liking for the hay & shagging the draft horse.Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
I get that you're a fan, so am I. But Petter has almost petered out sorry. Time to move on.Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
Almost? You don't sound too sure, and if you're not, why not give Tanak the benefit of the doubt? After all, Henning has hardly set the the world on fire anytime.Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
I guess it doesn't change much if its tanak / henning / peter / ostberg...
What we all realize is that Loeb / Hirvonen in the ds3, well it's simply the best team you could imagine at the moment.
And i am not saying that because I am french (i have always been pro ford and pro Hirvo), but the ds3 has proven to be fast and reliable, loeb is still the best driver in the world, and mikko is maybe not the fastest driver out there but he still has been runner up world champion 3 times the past 4 seasons...
Maybe Ogier / loeb was a faster pair, but for me Loeb / Hirvo can smash the constructor title mid season next year...
And for me Latvala is a very talented driver, but it seems that he is only fast and reliable when we tell him before a rally "well, do the best you can, and on the last stage you will drop position to help mikko..."
Lets hope citroen will stay as they are for 2013, this could be an amazing season...