Citroen sold more Citroens in Norway then ever since Solberg started driving the Xsara, C4 and DS4... so he could do the same with Ford?
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Citroen sold more Citroens in Norway then ever since Solberg started driving the Xsara, C4 and DS4... so he could do the same with Ford?
So, one Citroen less in the championship next year (Kimi that is).
Do you think that Tanak could score more points over a season than Petter already?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tomi
If they can find the funding to give Tanak a full season in a b-team first that surely makes more sense unless M-Sport have given up on the title before the season even starts.
I don't think anyone here has suggested Tanak isn't worthy or ready of a full time WRC drive. He is.
But he's not shown enough to be given the 2nd works seat at Ford, he should be given a junior programme for a full season on WRC events to see what he can do without the pressure of needing to score manu points or support JML in a title push.
Exactly. It would be much better for him without that pressure.Quote:
Originally Posted by I am evil Homer
I'm not saying there is any evidence for it, but likewise there is no evidence that Tanak has the ability to be in a factory team yet. With only 3 manufacturers in the sport in 2012, that would mean Tanak should be in the top 6 drivers - that is a ridiculous thing to suggest in my opinion. And driving in the B-Team wouldn't be a 'year in the shadows' - Ogier didn't do too badly with Citroen Junior Team. It would give Tanak a chance to prove himself and gain experience without the pressure. I'm willing to bet anything that Tanak will finish minutes behind the winners of rallies next year if he is in the WRC - there is nothing to suggest otherwise.Quote:
Originally Posted by sollitt
It doesn't matter if you are a fan of Petter or not - he is the only viable option without a manufacturer seat. He's won rallies, and still challenges for wins and podiums consistently. He is undoubtedly in the top 5 rally drivers in the world, and with Ogier out next year that makes him 4th best option. How anyone could think throwing Tanak in at the deep end when there is a proven podium finisher avalible is crazy. And I mention Henning and 'almost' because even if his talent isn't equal to Tanak's he has got experience, and Tanak does not need the sort of pressure being in a team with JML and needing to fight for wins.
Tanak needs to follow Ogier's development path - get in a B-Team and show everyone what he's got. Then he will get a chance with a manufacturer when he proves his ability and therefore deserves it.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...administration
Hmm, owners of NorthOneSport, CSI in administration.......
just read this in facebook
Vladimir Antonov's Convers Sports Initiatives, the owners of North One Sport, the commercial promoters of the World Rally Championship, has gone into administration.
The fact has only just become public: the move came on Friday.
A statement from the Joint Administators reads:
“On the 25th of November 2011 my partner at UHY Hacker Young Andrew Andronikou and I were appointed as Joint Administrators to Convers Sports Initiative plc (CSI).”
“CSI own a number of sports teams, media franchises and entertainment rights businesses.”
“We were appointed as Administrators after uncertainty arose over the future of CSI. CSI has a number of sports related assets and we are very confident of finding interested buyers for these subsidiaries. Our aim is to ensure that the sale process is as smooth as it possibly can be.”
“We will now be undertaking a period of due diligence at CSI and once that has been completed we will be in a better position to answer questions.”
Antonov has resigned.
A statement on the webpage of CSI adds:
"The business and assets of the Company are now managed by the Administrators."
"Please note that the Administrators are agents of the Company and act without personal liability."
"The subsidiaries of Convers Sports Initiatives plc are not subject to an Administration Order."
These are Very bad news for the sport. Hopefully this will be resolved soon, although with such difficult economic climate I doubt someone will buy CSI to continue their work.
Last weekend Juho Hänninen was selected as the best Finnish autosportsman of the year. In the prize giving evening he was of course asked about his season 2012. For elisa.net, he commented that:
- There's no signed contract yet, but he strongly hinted that he will continue with similar program and same manufacturer in 2012 as he did in 2011.
- He said it's highly unlikely that he will compete in WRC machinery next season, but he hopes for WRC work, namely testing VW.
- He is looking forward to compete in Monte Carlo, New Zealand and Finland next season, his favourite events of the series