Andreas Mikkelsen

[AndyRAC]

This is something which has been puzzling for me all the time. How on Earth could they be happy with this? If I was them I either go for it fully or I don't bother spend any money at all.

I quite agree; in the end, it seems as if they're possibly somewhere in between.....

However, I've seen some comments that suggest they put as little in as possible - if M-Sport are unsuccessful, then it's not cost Ford too much; whereas if M-Sport win/do well, then it reflects well on Ford who can bask in any glory.

[mknight]

Yes, it seems that since it's MSport competing and not "Ford WRT" they do it like Andy says.

After Goodwood this year with Ford execs present I had some hope Ford is more serious with the Puma, but since then it seems like it's "same old" and they are just going for max PR for least money.

That's imo basically the story with Loeb as well and reason why he most likely doesn't pay. Sure his development feedback is likely usefull, but it's not like he is the only driver ever involved in developing a fast car (the most dominant car in last 15 years was udoubtedly Polo). But when he tests the car or starts, massive PR is assumed.
Funnily enough I would say PR value diminishes if he starts too many rallies and doesn't fight for top spots in them. (see his PR value from Sweden 2019 for example). So there's imo very little chance that he will do more than some 4-5 rounds.

[Andre Oliveira]

https://www.wrc.com/en/news/2022/wrc...-m-sport-move/

[Lead]

Ok, at least now its clear.

[Tom K]

Mikkelsen - and Veiby - will do Azores Rallye (TER Series this year). Both driving Fabia RS - Toksport/RaceSeven.

[240RS]

Following his all-or-nothing drive this weekend, Andreas Mikkelsen warrants some attention. What is clear is that he has been driving well within his capabilities, with the championship his main prerogative. Unlike Oliver Solberg, he has been measured and cautious all through.

With the gloves off, he does look the best available option should a short-term Rally1 option emerge. Not only does he have the experience, but he did prove the speed is not gone.

[denkimi]

Following his all-or-nothing drive this weekend, Andreas Mikkelsen warrants some attention. What is clear is that he has been driving well within his capabilities, with the championship his main prerogative. Unlike Oliver Solberg, he has been measured and cautious all through.

With the gloves off, he does look the best available option should a short-term Rally1 option emerge. Not only does he have the experience, but he did prove the speed is not gone.

i agree. it's a mystery to me why none of the manufacturers seem to have any interest in him.

[skarderud]

i agree. it's a mystery to me why none of the manufacturers seem to have any interest in him.

Me too, maybe because he deny bringing money.

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[rp]

That´s true! Andreas should get one more chance at the top level.

[skarderud]

That´s true! Andreas should get one more chance at the top level.

Yes, if subaru actually are seriously planing a comeback, Mikkelsen has to be on theire shortlist.

M-sport next year is probably bad both economic, and a sporting point of wiew?

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