Ford Fiesta RS WRC

I dont think we should get too hung up about the lack of Ford budget. They tested the Fiesta extensively before this year, they undertake a proper test pre event as much as Citroen, I still believe the car is well engineered by Christian Loriauox etc, but for whatever reason Ford are starting to become a bit of a joke, maybe its the culmination of the sum components of Matthew's 5+ year plan, Khalid Al Quasimi and the Abu Dhabi money, JML's blinding pace between accidents, Mikko's perpetual tortoise safety first approach, and their "good season" being measured by a Sweden and Finland win, plus whatever other gravel rally, NZ, GB etc that they may luck into. But they have done well, they have been second to Citroen for years.
I reckon the clock is ticking and how long will the big bosses tolerate this. I like both their drivers, but new blood is needed.

I think Ford just need a fresh start with new people running the team and a shake up of the drivers as things have got too stale and they seem to be in the losing mentality now sadly.

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Originally Posted by MJW

I dont think we should get too hung up about the lack of Ford budget. They tested the Fiesta extensively before this year, they undertake a proper test pre event as much as Citroen, I still believe the car is well engineered by Christian Loriauox etc, but for whatever reason Ford are starting to become a bit of a joke, maybe its the culmination of the sum components of Matthew's 5+ year plan, Khalid Al Quasimi and the Abu Dhabi money, JML's blinding pace between accidents, Mikko's perpetual tortoise safety first approach, and their "good season" being measured by a Sweden and Finland win, plus whatever other gravel rally, NZ, GB etc that they may luck into. But they have done well, they have been second to Citroen for years.
I reckon the clock is ticking and how long will the big bosses tolerate this. I like both their drivers, but new blood is needed.

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But second isn't much good when you're the only opposition.

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Originally Posted by Allyc85

I think Ford just need a fresh start with new people running the team and a shake up of the drivers as things have got too stale and they seem to be in the losing mentality now sadly.

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Agreed. But for the money that Ford give M-Sport they're probably getting their moneys worth.

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Originally Posted by MJW

I like both their drivers, but new blood is needed.

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Will happen for 2013.

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Originally Posted by Daniel

Agreed. But for the money that Ford give M-Sport they're probably getting their moneys worth.

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No, I don’t think so.

Ford (some people like Wilson's devoted friend Gerard Quinn), they seem intent on spending large amounts forever on helping Malcolm Wilson on enhancing his lifestyle. Boreham could have done the same job for far less money. Boreham also helped to developed many production RS cars.

You have to ask what Ford actually get in return for all the money they are spending in M-Sport.

As I said before: Mr. Wilson is only a very, very good businessman, he's just looking for a profit from business activities in M-Sport. The show is about the Ford's boss Gerard Quinn who spends time checking and supervising all Ford's European pretty budgets for winning success!

To end speculation regarding the Ford driver line up Timo Joukhi who MH and JML's manager says they are contracted to Ford for 2012.

can we please use full names for the rally drivers instead of those retarded initials the F1 sheep use ???

Here is the link to the drivers full names,MTV3.fi, got to laugh that the guy who cimmented has a set of initials as a user name.

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Originally Posted by MJW

To end speculation regarding the Ford driver line up Timo Joukhi who MH and JML's manager says they are contracted to Ford for 2012.

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Strange... So early. I'd have bet a little money on Latvala being poached by Citroen. Obviously MW makes driver decisions. Sounds like Quinn (Ford) doesn't have much control.