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Can it be worse?!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJoCqDVWsAAWDK5.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Allyc85
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Originally Posted by HaCo
I agree with that. I think that about 10-20 hp can always be added to these official numbers. If the power is now 340 hp, it will be quite exactly 405 hp with 36 mm restrictor. This would be similar what the group A cars had in the beginning of 90’s.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
They didn’t increase the boost so no increase in torque, at least much. The revs will increase.
http://www.wrc.com/en/wrc/media/podc...114--80--.html live regroup from today
With you here N.O.T., lets just hope the `Spectator` Issue can be improved.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
Yes.. I'm not convinced these new rules are a great idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by Allyc85
As has already been pointed out, WRC has been going through a good phase of attracting new manufacturers. Personally I find the current cars quite spectacular (much better than the Focus2 era cars).
Why change a good thing for something that is likely to cost more and possibly be less spectacular?
I think they should focus on the marketing and tv side of the sport instead. The live stuff we have now on every event is a major step forward but it is only on pay-tv. That's only going to attract the die-hard fans.
Just a bigger restrictor would have been enough in my opinion, and it would have been something that could be applied to the older privateer WRC cars as well. I liked the cars with the mechanical diffs (S2000 and WRC 1.6T) much more than the last 2L WRC's with the more sophisticated diffs...
Positive response from the drivers will be a good sign. Ogier has given his approval, will be interesting to hear what others say...
Reigning world champion Sébastien Ogier was delighted with the new proposals.
“As a racing driver you are always looking for more performance. I think the larger wing and new aerodynamics will give the car a bit more downforce, more grip and more speed going into the corners. “This is also good for the show, because the extra power will definitely make the driving more spectacular for the fans. And it will also make the car look a bit more aggressive with a wider body,” he said.
I must say that in last months I have usually opposite opinion than Ogier... I think that this new rules will not help to this sport...
http://m.autosport.com/news/report.p...re-in-jeopardy
Meeke might get the boot if he does not improve.
I thought that he'll get the confidence after Argentina win and 4th place in Portugal later. I don't understand though why Matton doesn't say anything about Ostberg who doesn't have the speed and is just collecting points.Quote:
Originally Posted by Francis44
Talking about pure facts, Chris had 4 podiums last year so Matton probably expects something more from him and he's not getting any younger.
Anyway I hope he will stay fo at least one more year, I think he can deliver great results.
So who does Matton want to put in Meeke's place? Lefebvre isn't ready.
Loeb.Quote:
Originally Posted by EightGear
Surely Loeb doesn't want to be in WRC full time again?
During yesterday's WTCC round Matton asked about Loeb answered that he was misunderstood. He said thaht if Loeb wants more WRC round it is possible. There is no chance for Loeb doing full season as he wants to stay in WTCC at least one more year and maybe 2017 as well.
I get the impression that Matton (mistakenly) thinks the DS3 is capable of taking on VW.
Loeb is a great driver but he is not the future and i doubt even he could take on Ogier in the Polo.
I think they should concentrate on the 2017 car and bringing on new drivers.
I think Matton (and many of us) wants Loeb back for a full program actually and he is trying to introduce his request asking him to come back for some rallies but I think his main aim is to have him full time.
I agree though that it is nearly impossible. I'm sure Loeb would like to come back but knows well that it would ruin his image and his status of best rally driver ever.
As for Meeke, Matton's words sound too harsh. But at a certain point Meeke should stand up and "grow a pair". From the first moment Kris entered inside a DS3, Citroen has not treated him like he deserves in my opinion.
I think he should tell Mr Matton to shut his mouth and thank him for making Citroen seems faster than it actually is.
Well, reading those words of Matton what is wrong about it? Meeke destroyed indeed the goodwill after two big mistakes. Yes, Meeke is one of the fastest drivers outhere besides Neuville and Tanak (and the VW-boys offcorse) and you can asked which driver would be a better solution for 2016 but i think Meeke still has to deliver and nowadays Citroën Racing isn't happy enough looking to the results and i agree on that. The car is good and fast enough and the differences between the four car's isn't that really big.Quote:
Originally Posted by AL14
But it's good Matton is heating up the pressure for Meeke and Matton doesn't speak about Ostberg because i think it's all clear he would be replaced by someone else so why bother anymore.
It seems that Matton doesn't have a quality as a boss as his predecessors...
You're not wrong jacko. It is true what you say about Meeke but it seems Matton wants to turn him in a new Loeb and as a team manager he has to understand the limits of his drivers and those of all the drivers in the field that could replace them. Maybe Meeke is someone that need this kind of treatment to give his best. Who knows? But as RS said it is better for him to concentrate to build a winning car. Maybe, maybe, with that, his drivers will not be forced to drive over the limit all the weekends to bring home results.Quote:
Originally Posted by jacko
Maybe Citroen take Tanak or sign Paddon?Quote:
Originally Posted by EightGear
I thnk matton should not have gone public with this ..just keep it between himself and kris..putting it out in public just heaps pressure on a driver with questions left right and center from media..not a good move from matton
Paddon it could be because Sordo has a contract for 2016 too and he cant move up in the Hyundai team. Tänak will stay in M-sport i think, although Matton last year wanted to talk to Tänak but he had already been signed for M-sport by that time.
How quickly the win has been forgotten? After Argentina win Matton said it was worth the wait and pain and now he is pissed off again.
Maybe it could be Paddon indeed, didn't he have an offer on the table for 2015 already? Maybe then Hyundai can make Abbring their 3rd driver, but I don't think they want to lose Paddon just when he's starting to show speed.
Basically if you're not VW you're looking for a driver who can put himself in a position to win if VW self-destruct on a rally.
Meeke at least puts you in position to do that. He can grab a few podiums and other headlines here and there. I'm not really sure what else is left after that? How big of a deal is it to Citroen where they come in the manufacturers when they start the year without a chance of winning? I genuinely don't know the answer to that. There certainly isn't the money that F1 teams scrabble over.
I think Ostberg has hit his ceiling. Tanak to me is a slightly less refined version of Meeke. Paddon has started to become quite intriguing. But really you can move these drivers around between teams and I don't think it will make much difference. It's like musical chairs but I don't think there is some magic combination that is going to suddenly unseat Ogier.
For any big movement I think we need to wait until 2017 and just hope that Citroen are still around.
Fully agree on that! To go on public to attack your driver(s)... How much i agree with it, you much keep in internal, everyone knows the situation Citroën can't be happy in general. But they made mistakes by themselves to become in this situation after Loeb retired, Citroën let go Neuville, they could still have Sordo as a tarmac-specialist and they could have put Meeke earlier on in the DS3, specially after his very good performance in Finland 2013.Quote:
Originally Posted by christy but
And further on i agree fully that you can put Paddon in a Citroën DS3 or Neuville in a Ford (for examples) but in general i don't think eitherwe will see a different season like this year (and the previous years). Ogier is simple too fast and his main competition will come from Mikkelsen next season. And from 2017 (with also the new cars), well hopefully Tanak, Neuville, Paddon, Lappi, Tidemand, Abbring, Mikkelsen and (let's not forget) Latvala will then become a real threat for Ogier.
very well said.Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
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This is an appalling illustration, I cant believe WRC.com allowed it on the site !
Heard someone the other day say this looked like a modern-day Metro 6R4... :laugh:
Re Meeke - Matton's comments definitely should not have been made in public.
No driver crashes on purpose and there was no need to heap such pressure on Meeke by being so publicly critical. Matton should know better and realise that it will not make him perform any better knowing his Citroen career is on the line.
And at least Meeke has been trying to win, unlike his team-mate who just picks up the leftovers when others have problems.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/119988 Kubica to decide if he stays or goes
After Mr. Wilson said the the current Fiesta suits well to Neuville :roll:
Now, Matton said that is best driver have to improve, if not, goes out.
Well, my opinion is that the difference between cars is not so big. Ogier would win on Ford, Citroën, Hyundai, Toyota,... like Loeb in his time.
One rule that could change is the manufacter points system. No nominated drivers. Could enter the specialists like Panizzi's time. The two best positionated drivers score... simple!
and perhaps change it back to top 8 score with 10 points for the win to make it a bit closer and easier to calculate for how long we have to wait until Ogier can win the titleQuote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
And Citroen's main problems are:Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
1. They can't move on from Loeb (it costs Ogier & Neuville)
2. Matton didn't had the same charisma as Frequelin
he should go.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli
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Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Agreed. And, wrc.com is the last place anyone should go to find out information about the WRC.
I prefer you should go..Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
It seems that Jari-Matti is safe for at least next year.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report...medium=twitter
"There is no question about his place in this team for this year and next.
"He has a contract for next season and if he didn't I would make one with him now.":D
http://www.fia.com/news/new-regulati...orld-rally-car
“Yves Matton, Director of Citroën Racing, said: “We are very excited with the new look of the world rally car from 2017. It is difficult for us to say if we will commit to this Championship at that time, but all I can say is that the cars will look absolutely amazing.”
I think Citroen must make a decision very soon where they want to be (WRC or/and WTCC) in 2017 if they want to have their car ready (for WRC) in time before the 2017 season.