VW News 2012 & WRC 2013

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Originally Posted by Hartusvuori

Interesting to say the least. Will we see Ogier at all in 2012? We'll see.

So, will Ford go with Latvala-Tänak combination? That seems obvious. It's also obvious that it could end up as another 2008 season for Ford if Latvala doesn't proove yet to be enough number 1 for the team as Hirvonen wasn't yet in 2008. That too, we'll see.

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I think JML is a totally different personality to Mikko and is more than ready to be the leader. I'm surprised you singled out 2008, I don't think Mikko ever really stepped up to the plate although we don't know just how much confidence he lost in the big accident -more, it appears, than JML when he attempted Focus-skiing down a Portugese mountain.

I think a Latvala-Solberg team at ford would be better and have Tanak in a WRC car to learn. Have to hold our breath until Ford an announcement

Also - what was the book they gave Ogier? German- French dictionary?

WRC / Breaking news: Ogier primo pilota ufficiale di VW

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Originally Posted by 6789

Also - what was the book they gave Ogier? German- French dictionary?

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no it was the "Driver-Team relations, How not to F$$$ up....again"

I wish VW good luck with Ogier. He is quick, but not a champ seen from a HR perspective!

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Originally Posted by Mintexmemory

I'm surprised you singled out 2008.

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It was the last time Ford had a change in their line-up and no.1 driver had some boots to fill. But for sure Grönholm's boots were bigger than Hirvonen's, and for sure Latvala is now more ready than Hirvonen was in 2007. And as for Latvala's confidence crushing "issues" in 2009, it was the Polish affair that effected him far more than the accident in Portugal.

Back on the topic, like N.O.T. said, for the championship Ogier signing VW seems to be the best option. If all goes well with Ford/M-Sport, in 2013 we'll see three stars attacking with full back-up from their team and wingmen: Loeb in Citroen, Ogier in VW and Latvala most likely in Ford. And perhaps Mini adds a notable force there too at odd occasions, and just bring more manus to bring more seats for the young guns.

Progress is slow, but as it seems, I wouldn't be too pessimistic about the near future of our beloved sport's main championship.

I think that Ogier will be "enough" as a lead driver which should leave the way clear for someone like Mikkelsen, Hanninen or Neuville for seat 2.

someone to wake up wrc.com please. there are news to post......

VW in WRC is ok, but what about Skoda? What are news, rumors? What will be the future of Skoda Motorsport and future of Skoda in rally?
Probably it should be in separate thread. IMHO quite serious question...

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Originally Posted by RS

I think that Ogier will be "enough" as a lead driver which should leave the way clear for someone like Mikkelsen, Hanninen or Neuville for seat 2.

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I think VW has other plans for Ogier's team mate.