2013 ERC News and Results

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Originally Posted by RS

Is Ketomaa a real possibility? I can't say I've seen anywhere that he is trying for ERC.

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I hope yes :)

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Originally Posted by PLuto

He doesnt want confirm his next programme now before if everything will be finished. When it will be sure, we will know all details.

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As I promised, here is the calendar of Oliveira's starts in ERC - Autosport

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Originally Posted by PLuto

As I promised, here is the calendar of Oliveira's starts in ERC - Autosport

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Not the fastest driver but a nice adition to ERC.

I'm really disappointed by his choice, ERC needs such star to again become a meaningful series. The fact that ERC is (and was) my favourite championship is also a reason.
From what I understand there is a chance Robert will participate in few rounds, but it's only a chance.

Robert Kubica opts for the Citroën DS3 RRC - Citroën WRC

In my opinion he want to start in WRC, first step is to know stage in little bit slower car and then he will fight with top guys. ERC is very good series but for me it is like with F1, ERC is like GP2...

So what? For me ERC is more interesting. I understand his choice but I'm still disappointed.

I'm disappointed too and I also don't think it is a great choice for Robert. I expect it is the choice of Citroen as they are WRC, Peugeot is ERC.

For me, learning how to drive properly is more important than learning the rallies. Look at someone like Matthew Wilson who has been "gaining experience" and "learning the rallies" for how many years, but he didn't get any quicker.

Recently WRC support series have not been good at developing new talent. The rallies are too long and because of the way the points system works they are endurance championships.

IRC/ERC are more sprint events where you can't dither around hoping to pick up a win. Hence they have produced or developed people like Hanninen, Mikkelsen, Neuville in recent years.

I completely agree with RS. And I am disappointed by the choice too...

I agree too, but I think he want to take experience to get at the WRC top level although I hope he has not the ambition to be a world champion. Don't see him getting that achievement when there are Sebs competing in those rallies too.

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Originally Posted by mousti

I agree too, but I think he want to take experience to get at the WRC top level although I hope he has not the ambition to be a world champion. Don't see him getting that achievement when there are Sebs competing in those rallies too.

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Seriously, can You elaborate your way of thinking?