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2nd October 2011, 16:16
Barreis

P.Solberg could be the right choice. At least for one season.
2nd October 2011, 16:58
Mirek

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Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1

Meeke is learning... Who else is a top driver they can use/steal!? :D

I believe that first Meeke is very important person in development of the car. There aren't many top drivers and designers in one person...
2nd October 2011, 17:05
Franky

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Originally Posted by Nornbugger

... he may not have competed on WRC for a bit but he did all the recces last year did he not?

One thing is to recce and the other thing is to go through the stage at full speed ;)
2nd October 2011, 17:32
Allyc85

Didnt Ogier crash a lot at one point? How many people called for him to go?
2nd October 2011, 18:35
Nornbugger

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Originally Posted by Franky

One thing is to recce and the other thing is to go through the stage at full speed ;)

really??? :D

Fair point Mirek
2nd October 2011, 18:37
Nornbugger

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Originally Posted by Allyc85

Didnt Ogier crash a lot at one point? How many people called for him to go?

he has learned not to crash, people have been very restrained towards Meeke, he is a likebale guy and very quick, if he can get it together he could be a real contender at the front on any surface
2nd October 2011, 19:12
noel157

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Originally Posted by Nornbugger

Meeke doesnt seem to be learning, they blamed pacenote errors in Germany and for early errors in France, the final off looks like a pacenote error too, thats not good at this level, he may not have competed on WRC for a bit but he did all the recces last year did he not? I hope they can get it together very soon as he has great pace, hopefully GB will be good for him

No, no and no. The only event in this year's programme for Mini that Meeke recced last year was Sardinia so every event is new to him. As for saying "he may not have competed on WRC for a bit" A bit? Two events in his career before signing for Mini, GB in 05 finishing 9th and Ireland where he did not finish. Forget about JWRC, no comparison in a WRC car. As for the SS13 off yesterday, driver error, simple misjudgement of the corner, caught out on the gravel and dust.
Lastly, yes, let's hope the remaining two events are good to him.
2nd October 2011, 22:14
Plan9

I think Meeke's crashes show that he is committed to being on the pace. This is very commendable as he is still a novice in terms of the WRC. I think that it is better to try and make the most of each rally as Meeke does then be like some of the other drivers and only go through the motions.
I am surprise that none of the current drivers have actually shown more interest in Mini. Petter would probably not get a Mini driver as there is alot of bad blood with Richards (similar to Wilson at M-Sport).
3rd October 2011, 00:34
m.lowe

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Originally Posted by Nornbugger

Meeke doesnt seem to be learning, they blamed pacenote errors in Germany and for early errors in France, the final off looks like a pacenote error too, thats not good at this level, he may not have competed on WRC for a bit but he did all the recces last year did he not? I hope they can get it together very soon as he has great pace, hopefully GB will be good for him

Let us know how you get on when you get your WRC car
3rd October 2011, 00:36
m.lowe

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Originally Posted by koko0703

Mini hasn't won anything yet, but it's so exciting to see a new team taking a fight against the chamiponship winning team.

Hasn't the Mini won on an Italian championship event?
did it not win the Richard Burns Memorial Rally

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