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PSA will loose a large amount of contracts to Ford on their first of the R5 'twins', if it is not homologated by 1 jan 14.
For those nations that does not start their season before 1 mar or apr it might be ok, but not sure how many countries start that late.
For WRC 2 it is for sure too late, and I think PSA very much would like to compete in that championship!
As for WRC 2 thatīs a big argumentQuote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
I can't imagine they would sacrifice Monte Carlo...
Its ok to start with an rrc, and then change to R5 when its ready?
But its (to?) expensive for privateers, i asume?
I am really curious about the performance of PSA R5 cars. It has to be really balls-smashing thing, because PSA cars need so long time. Really curious.
I don't think the PSA development time is that unusual, Skoda will be at least the same.
It just seems that way because Ford rushed their's.
Yes, I expect it too...but it means Fiesta R5 would be quite crap compared to future R5 cars...and it means future R5 cars would be one (or more) level above RRC cars...which is great...and thatīs what I am curious about. :) And I am looking forward to see that.
Indeed, I expect a well developed car with a decent driver could be quite capable of mixing it in the top 10 of WRC events.Quote:
Originally Posted by liposh
Ogier did it with ease in a S2000, Kubica's doing it consistently in an RRC, and if R5 will be even quicker, then top five is within reach, granted the quality of the WRC field won't improve dramatically.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
Ogier actually managed even the top 5 WRC finish in S2000 (+4,5 min to the WRC winner) but that's of course only one case :)