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Thread: Wonderboy Sordo, part II
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3rd September 2008, 20:16 #31
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There was an article in Autosport a few weeks ago that was pretty critical of him. I think the link is in this thread. It said that he hasn't really endeared himself to the team in the way you'd expect him to.
He gives off a laid back attitude which doesn't make him seem particularly passionate about his rallying, but that is no doubt just the way he is as a person.
The lack of a win is the problem. He had a big chance in Greece this year but wrecked his tyres to the teams dismay. He has improved this year but I think until he wins there will always be a question mark over him.
You cant help but feel sorry for him, as his situation as a number two to the best tarmac driver in the world means he isnt going to win on his best surface unless Loeb makes a mistake. But I'd have him over Latvala in my rally team any day.RS Motorsport Media - Follow me on Instagram: rsmotorsportmedia
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3rd September 2008, 20:43 #32
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Originally Posted by Tom206wrcAnother Flying Finn
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3rd September 2008, 22:20 #33
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Originally Posted by Karukera
Although being a fast and reliable driver, Petter never reached Mäkinen's raw speed and ability to be an all rounder winner.I am a big fan of Andy Aigner
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3rd September 2008, 22:53 #34
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Originally Posted by Finni
No offense but I don't understand what you mean by this sentence? Better than Mäkinen on tarmac or he (Petter) was better on tarmac than on gravel?Another Flying Finn
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4th September 2008, 00:20 #35
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4th September 2008, 00:28 #36
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Originally Posted by FinniThere are two rules for success
1. Never tell everything you know.
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4th September 2008, 00:30 #37
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Originally Posted by Buzz LightyearThere are two rules for success
1. Never tell everything you know.
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4th September 2008, 05:48 #38Originally Posted by SimmiWhen you're tired of rallying...you're tired of life
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4th September 2008, 08:12 #39
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I don't think that Latvala is faster than Hirvonen afterall. Except maybe for Sweden, he's always been slower than Mikko, while running in similar road position. As for Mikko himself, I think, in contrast, since the start of the year he has proven so many times he's a real #1 driver, especially in tight fights as in Jordan, Finland or New Zealand. And by the way, many people might say that he lost main battles, but wait - is it easy to push to the limits, when you know that your team-mate crashed, and you now can not afford any mistakes? Had Latvala been at least as reliable as good boy Sordo, we would have probably seen a different result in Finland.
Martin Holmes about Sebastien Loeb: "Misery is being beaten when you just can't understand why".
Maybe the official coverage didnt make the most of the island and the rally and once again it was other creators who came up with some great footage. Tarmac is a contentious surface for some...
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