FIA published 2017 rules .. Power Stage move to points modification with the 5 fastest gets bonus : 5pts 4 3 2 1 ... 3 cars are nominated (details => http://bit.ly/2gn2uYO )
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FIA published 2017 rules .. Power Stage move to points modification with the 5 fastest gets bonus : 5pts 4 3 2 1 ... 3 cars are nominated (details => http://bit.ly/2gn2uYO )
Before the big news is there, excellent interview with Harri Rovanpera on Latvian motorsport site go4speed.lv to read.
http://www.go4speed.lv/lv/news/wrc/6...allem-macijis/
Most interesting & funniest quotes:
"How you rate Kalle's season?
I was pleasantly surprised he was so fast with 4WD already in first year and managed drive so quick as Tidemand and Sirmacis did. However mechanics told me they were not surprised for him - they knew he will be quick (smile)"
"You told me in last year already that you didn't gave any advice to Kalle and he is driving as he can and wants himself. Is he driving without your advice this year too?
Yes, I can confirm I have never teach him to anything. Never! When he was taking first steps in to rally I gave him some advice and he replied it doesn't suits to him and he will drive as he wants to. Last year I made pacenotes for him and Kalle were adjusting it. This year he is making pacenotes by himself and and I don't interfere in it. Some times I have tried to suggest to take this turn in more less speed because of there is next turn right after it... Kalle answered- shut up (laughing). We have an agreement if there is the need in to my advice he will ask for it, but that day has not come yet (laughing). All the questions to mechanics he discussed and made conclusions by himself - what he likes or not, what changes is needed and etc. I must say it's amazing how he feels a car - all setup changes made by him until now works in right direction. He all has learned by himself. Even car and dampers settings are chosen by him. After tests he is giving feedback to mechanics I am not taking part in it."
"Plans for next year - we will definitely drive in Latvia and if there will be a chance other rallies too. Kalle starts to like tarmac and we will try improve skills on it. Latvia is only chance where young drivers can start learn rally driving. In Finland young drivers without driving license can drive too but cars have little power and they are driving without pacenotes. How you can learn pacenotes if you don't have where to do it? It's just like young ice-hockey player to force play on meadow and only when he hits 18 to allow him play in hall (laughing)"
"It's not secret that Tommi Makkinen have an interest...
Yes so it is but who know's how it will develop in future. Anything could happen after a few years. Several teams are talking to us - Malcolm Wilson, Michael Nandan. When we walked in Spain WRC service park everyone was talking to Kalle not me (laughing)".
and JWRC rules are still "TBA"Quote:
Originally Posted by jbmarcus21
According to MARCA, Wilson has today convened an extraordinary meeting with the top representatives of the American company at his facilities in Dovenby Hall, England; Pursuing a clear objective: to involve them directly in the project, to try to recover the aura of official squad that they wore until 2012.
Do it,Bill!Sign that check!Ford deserves the No1 on the doors and a realistic chance to the titles!
I have a small suggestion:
Why not let Seb drive each car in first four WRC rallies in 2017 and then he´ll choose which he thinks is best? ;)
I don't know anybody will care, but Serderidis will drive WRC trophy (DS3). Start with monte, further program depends on result in Monte...
How would you tell one of those from ordinary?Quote:
Originally Posted by cali
probably both very fast.
Colin Clark's new blog implies that Ogier's choice is between M-Sport or Citroen and says he is meeting with the head of the PSA Group, not Matton.
Clark also says the private VW deal will be too costly for any sponsor to pay for and also pay a top driver (ie Ogier/Mikkelsen).
Mikkelsen is said to be in danger of not getting a 2017 drive.
https://www.facebook.com/voiceofrall...7699292392737/
I can't believe at all that if there was a VW Qatar drive going, in a team without Ogier, that Mikkelsen would turn them down because they weren't willing to pay enough... It'd be the best, maybe only chance, for him to be a Champion!
And very mad!Quote:
Originally Posted by janvanvurpa
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I think the point Colin Clark was making is for anybody to afford running those cars (it has to cost VW zero) then they need very deep pockets i.e. Qatar. He also said that the private the VWs seem to be Mikkelsen's only chance for a drive in 2017 unless he pays M-Sport for a drive/car, so not actually suggesting you'd need a lot of money to tempt Mikkelsen into driving the VW.Quote:
Originally Posted by the sniper
DMACK Tyres @DMACK_Tyres
Congrats to Nicolas Ciamin who won the Drive DMACK Shoot Out today @MSportLtd - interviews, physical and driving assessment with @ElfynEvans
Not sure Colin really knows much more than the rest of us?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
I felt like what he knows is what he reads on here....
He didn't actually say anything useful or not widely know at all.
+1Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfiend
Im not sure Colins thoughts about M-sport is right. Can´t see why Malcolm wouldn't want Mikkelsen if Ogier ends up in VW.. Most likely Malcolm doesn't have to pay anything to Mikkelsen, only the costs of running the car. Thats a pretty good deal for WRC´s third best driver
no comments about Latvala at Toyota? not a surprise,but I d like to listen your thoughts.
Why is everybody so sure Wilson can’t get Mikkelsen? If Ogier doesn’t sign it’d be a waste not to take it. He could put Camilli on WRC2 or ERC. It worked for Evans.
if it worked for Evans, we will see when Evans will return with wrc car.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rally Power
Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
well, like you said, it is no surprise...at least we get to know how bad/good the car really is.
He'll be fine. He seems more consistent now.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
If I were Wilson I would take Mikkelsen even if Ogier accepts and put Camilli in both WRC2 and WRC Trophy maybe, to get more experience (and maybe some run in the top league at the end of the year).
Of course only if sponsors can pay for it. Take into account that he would win manufacturer with that kind of lineup.
Evans himself told that this year was a stagnation. Maybe he seems more consistent but in R5 car, we don't know how it would be in WRC. Kubica was also consistent in WRC2 ;). What Evans was lacking is pure pace, especially on gravel - thats still a big question mark.
Shame if Mikkelsen couldn't get a 2017 drive. Still don't get why Hanninen has a seat, when there is 3rd best driver of 2017 on the market knocking on TMR doors...
He had some experience with cows if that could help. Ok, maybe not the best one to start negotiation with Tommi.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhSE0QTJ_po
CC just giving his opinions which IMO are bit more valid than mere fans as he has the contacts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi
Probably because he's been involved with the project since day one and 2017 is still considered as a development year for TGR. Ofcourse it's a make or break year for Hänninen, if he doesn't deliver in 2017, he can forget WRC for good. He was excellent during his Skoda years, but after that he has too rarely shown his true capability. It'll be interesting to see his speed vs. Latvala.Quote:
Originally Posted by maciotacio
I still think Mikkelsen's a bit overrated. Sure, the Australia win was magnificent, but he's driven the best car in the series for four years and been fastest in one rally. And I definitely don't mean that JML should've been picked by TGR before Mikkelsen (JML was horrible in 2016), but it's not like it's the biggest travesty in WRC history if Mikkelsen is left without a seat for 2017.
Remember that Hänninen was confirmed as a full time driver before VW left the sport.
Damn! Living for a long WKND in a no phone/net zone. Il’ll miss news and rumours! My bet/wish: Ogier at Ford; Mikkelsen in VW along Nasser; Evans and Ostberg in DMack. Fingers crossed!
Completely agree, in 2017 there are only 2 drivers that can challenge Ogier: Mikkelsen and Neuville. There are many other good drivers now, much more than 5 years ago but they are all at least 1 level below Ogier. Even Mikkelsen and Neuville need favourable circumstances to stand a chance, if everything is equal Ogier will beat them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric
Also before people make the argument about Mikkelsen having the best car for a few years: he's been a close 3rd two times against JML and Neuville. He has grown above JML lately and he's about equal with Neuville. The only one clearly better, shoulders above the rest, is Ogier. Unless Meeke gets a clearly superior DS3 next year no on else can win the title in 2017 except Ogier, Mikkelsen or Neuville.
Moving on... about this silly season, it seems Ogier will make his decision soon. But even after that there are many things yet unknown. The first important point is the manufacturer registration for 2017 which i think is in december sometime. There we will find out if Ford decides to back MSport and if there will be any kind of VW team.
Next year will be really interesting ... once the cats are finally able to play amongst the pigeons.
The really great news about Latvala to the village team is that once they flop they are going to take him with them.
I think toyota should be renamed into "finnish unemployment fund for the useless doggos"
At first it was funny then it became weird now its a scandal. They are ridiculing the sport.
Just like you at this forum.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
This.Quote:
Originally Posted by Allez Andruet
Longer this drags the more likely it will be Citroen
It's ridiculous Hanninen's seat is so safe still. Without VW's withdrawal I could understand he would get a chance, but the risk of Mikkelsen not having a seat while Hanninen gets a full time drive is wrong.
The above applies maybe even more to Camilli.
But it's never been a question of right and wrong. When unfortunate things such as the VW withdrawal happen (in November!), it's quite obvious there will not be perfect seats available for all three. It would have been just as much "wrong", if all signed contracts suddenly became invalidated at the moment VW decided to pull the plug.Quote:
Originally Posted by EightGear
Calm down,guys.When a team retires abruptly those things happen.Remember Solberg and Subaru in late 2008 or Auriol and Kankkunen when Toyota was DQ from 1996.Mikkelsen needs to keep his focus and try to find even a R5 drive and continue his progress.
What is Mikkelsen's situation regarding funding/sponsors.. could he bring anything to get himself into a team ?
Also, is he a real second choice for M-Sport (if Ogier declines), or is Tanak safe as their no. 1 ?
Agree whit you 100%Quote:
Originally Posted by seb_sh
There are some other drivers in WRC how have the pace, but not on all rally's (Paddon, Tanak, JML,..).
Also completly agree whit you on Meeke, if the car is bether than al the rest mayby, but if not i'm afraid he'l be pushing very, probaly to much, we al know what happens than.