Ostberg out, Meeke in talks
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/121870
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Ostberg out, Meeke in talks
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/121870
Autosport now says Meeke is still in negotiations with Citroen, perhaps for a development program and selected rounds. Hopefully they get this together as it would be a shame to have those cars in the warehouse all year. Otsberg definitely out of Citroen.
Not sure, if this is really realistic, but I would like to see Loeb, Solberg and Meeke as Citroën's drivers in 2017... :D.
two of the fastest, Sordo, Paddon and Neuville(when his head lets him) are every bit as fastQuote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Loeb: J’ai été surpris lorsque j’ai appris que je ne continuerai pas à défendre les couleurs de Citroën Racing en 2016. Nous avons construit ce challenge en WTCC ensemble, avec pour objectif personnel de décrocher le titre Pilotes sous trois ans. Je suis déçu que l’aventure s’arrête après deux années parce que j’avais la volonté d’aller décrocher ce titre et que j’avais montré ma compétitivité à bord de la C-Elysée, avec quatre victoires en 2015 notemmant. Une belle histoire prend fin, mais je n’ai aucun regret. Au contraire, je n’en garde que de supers souvenirs.
I really hope kubica is a possibility for citroen development program of the 2017 car... I think this is the best thing that could happen to his carreer right now...
Ogier have contract with VW only for 2016?
I'm pretty sure that Matton has in his head something which will be spectacular...
I hope Kris gets the development job and selected events for 2016, and a full two year contract for 2017/2018 in the new car.
statistics dont lie :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Nornbugger
Stage winners 2015
1. Ogier Sébastien 95
2. Latvala Jari-Matti 47
3. Mikkelsen Andreas 17
4. Meeke Kris 13
5. Tänak Ott 11
6. Neuville Thierry 10
7. Kubica Robert 9
8. Østberg Mads 8
9. Sordo Dani 7
= Paddon Hayden 7
So M-Sport to have Ostberg as their consistent points scorer and Evans/Tanak going for podiums on their strongest surfaces ? Sounds like a decent plan..
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Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1
Hmm, maybe not just voices then?Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
I'd say he's too old for that sort of deal, going to be 37 next year. He needs to be driving fully time next year which unfortunately doesn't look like it's going to happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by bassist
Ogier will move to Toyota as he'll still be at his peak and still get the money he wants.
You have a simple view on life and I'm not going to try to spoil it on youQuote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
Cmon, i didnt mean it seriously, thats why i had that smiley.
Autosport article confirming Otsberg out contradicts itself a bit:
Firstly it said the Citroen representative said the 2016 involvement wont be anything like 2006 however later on in the article it says PH Sport are likely to run a satelite team with significant input from Citroen
Does that not more or less mean that Citroen will have a lot of involvement just like in 2006?
Hopefully Volkswagen wont be so dominant in 2017 - with full factory efforts from Citroen, Hyundai and Toyota, plus semi works effort with Ford/MSport.
@SLefebvreRallye: Programme partiel en @OfficialWRC 2016 avec @BPiallat & @krismeeke ! @CitroenRacing
Bonne nouvelle avant 2017 ! https://t.co/lF8aKBmRYT
Good spot, now deleted.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
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Not deleted, it's still there: https://twitter.com/SLefebvreRallye/...109189632?s=09
Definitely deleted. But nay bother, seems like people are running with the news. Good stuff!Quote:
Originally Posted by dodge33cymru
https://twitter.com/Yves_Matton/stat...59923265789952
not confirmed yet
Aha, yup, PR team merry go round.Quote:
Originally Posted by maciotacio
I think what the article meant was that it wouldn't be a full programme like it was in 2006.Quote:
Originally Posted by markf8691
It's contradictory because David Evans is an imbecile who publishes whatever comes out of his crayon and on to his colouring book. He is a pillock and can't be trusted for anything other than speculation and his own dreams until we see it from another source or an official announcement.Quote:
Originally Posted by markf8691
Harsh from yourself there IMHO because the slightly contradictory bits come from Citroen themselves.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack4688`
Congrats to Maton and PSA boss Tavares for their bold move. Others would prefer to stay as a dominant force at WTCC instead of challenging VW at WRC.
Citroen full commitment to WRC from 2017 it's great to the sport. Now we just need to see Ford backing up MSport like they use to (Wilson deserves it) and a proper promotional job from RB/MH (FIA must simply sack them if major improvements won't happen during 2016), to believe that 2017 will be a epic season.
Also great to heard Citro will keep Meeke. Just hope that Maton manage to get Neuville in 2017. A Meeke/Neuville line up would be amazing.
So, a lot of good news for the future so far: China will make his entrance in the world of WRC. There will be three full manufacturers entries from 2017 and M-Sport will be there as well. If they will fix WRC+ bugs and 2017 cars are not boring like they seem we will have a bright future waiting for us.
Are you not counting Toyota?Quote:
Originally Posted by AL14
what about Ostberg running a Citroen through his adapta team?
ops, yes I didn't but not in purpose. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by EightGear
Let's hope it will remain a mistake tough. It seems their situation is not an easy one.
It seems he will be at M-Sport with Evans and Tanak sharing the same car with no reason.Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
http://www.tv2.no/a/7670831
from this article it seems it isnt so sure that Mads will be at m-sport.
So if Citroën will do only, let's say, 6 rounds, which ones will that probably be? Will they even bother to go to China after lobbying for them? That would be somewhat hilarious if they wouldn't go there.
I'd personally guess Monte Carlo and Corsica are logical and maybe Argentina as well since they're quite popular there. Anything else is possible except Mexico and Australia.
Possibly wherever the local dealers pay for it. I couldn't see China, but if I were to guess 6 I'd say Monte Carlo, Corsica, GB, Spain, Germany/Portugal and Poland. Send an R5 or two to Ypres too (wishful thinking).
2016 may be a tough year for WRC+ though. No Citroën, no Kubica (at least nothing is confirmed yet) will affect their subscriber base for sure. For example I cancelled my yearly subscription and I believe there will be plenty people doing the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by AL14
a lot of estonians, including me, will also do it if Tänak is dropped.
Rubbish. WRC is WRC, next year could be better than the last three if the Hyundai is competitive. I understand the national fervour part but it's the sport we watch isn't it? Plenty of Portuguese, German, Swedish etc fans, not too many of those drivers at the elite level in WRC. Not much of a fan if you throw your toys out now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mariusz
They are only saying they will not subscribe to WRC+, don't get too serious about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grundo Farb
Next year is not shaping up to be a classic. No official Citroen, a dominant VW, Hyundai who need to start getting their act together, M-Sport hanging on….
I think 2016 is one to get through before the promise of 2017.