What can we expect from the new Subaru WRC ?

[pettersolberg29]

It is worth the argument

All I'm saying is that Petter still deserves to be the lead driver for Subaru, and this season I believe that Petter has a better chance of winning a rally than Chris.
And in 2009 I still believe that Petter will be lead driver, as the new Subaru needs someone more experienced to take it through its first full season.
In 2010, then I agree Chris should be lead driver, however Petter will still be good enough for the 2nd seat.
What Petter needs most is confidence. Chris is on a high after two podiums in three rallies, while Petter's has been crushed by Mexico's events. If Petter can get a top 3 in Argentina, I'll think a lot of you will be eating your words! ( i.e. Daniel )

But this is off topic - we can expect the Subaru to win races this and next year - FACT

[koko0703]

I really hope the new Subaru will bring a long-waited win but realisitcally it won't be easy. For this season, S14 will be totally new to Subaru from the bottom to top, so the reliability problem will definitely be there. So I'm more interested in the speed of the car than the final standing. If the car can put up competitive times against Citroen and Ford at the early stages of the events, there is still hope for the next year to be a title contender. If not, I don't see Subaru in WRC in 2010.

[Tom206wrc]

S14 WRC will win 2009, no wins in 2008.

Woud Solberg P. be patient enough ??

[leno]

My opinion is next 3 years are for SUBURU when S14 comes out it will be winning car from the begining. I dont know why, this is just my feeling

[Halvis]

I haven't been following so closely lately - so my question is; is it confirmed when this S14 get's it's debut?

[pettersolberg29]

No - it hasn't.

I think it is expected to be debuted in Finland - good chance for a win, and not a car-breaking event (unless you fancy a bit of treespotting!)

[Tomi]

No - it hasn't.

I think it is expected to be debuted in Finland - good chance for a win, and not a car-breaking event (unless you fancy a bit of treespotting!)

Lol, no chance to win for sure.

[Woodeye]

No - it hasn't.

I think it is expected to be debuted in Finland - good chance for a win, and not a car-breaking event (unless you fancy a bit of treespotting!)

I can assure you that Finland is not a good chance to win for a new car.

[Daniel]

I can assure you that Finland is not a good chance to win for a new car.

With 2 non-Finns on board.

[MJW]

I can assure you that Finland is not a good chance to win for a new car.

Remember how close Ari came in 1993 in the original Impreza?
There is a lot riding on S14's success, and the engineering resources are being directed here now. OK you could say Prodrive should have done this with the last few years cars, I am convinced the Prodrive F1 frolic was a significant cause of the "performance" of the rally cars.
Personally I expect S14 to be "right" & from the start.