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    this was interesting piece, i always like the comparing parts in interviews

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    Well, the first impression is that it’s quite easy and very logical, at least on tarmac it’s quite logical even if the conditions are tricky and challenging with a lot of surface changes, wet conditions it feels logical, so that’s giving a good confidence for the driver and for sure compared to last year it felt so much easier. I really enjoyed the test the chassis is working even better than the Toyota I believe. Performance wise, Citroen, the engine was kind of only in the top power, no torque but this is opposite again, the torque is quite nice like the Toyota, but when you’re in fifth or sixth gear, in the high revs it’s not really going like the Citroen. We are gaining more in the low revs but missing out of the high revs, but I think we will have a new engine before Argentina, which will fix these problems, and they are saying it will be a big improvement. This is promising, so I’m really quite looking forward that we can surprise people.
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    When he went to Citroen he talked only about the positives.. then within 4 rallies he either didn't talk or sounded (and looked) like complete disaster.

    Anyway here he also mentioned something slightly negative and even just pointing out positives is better then the PR-polished comments that say "the car is good".

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    'New engine coming before Argentina'...

    I was hoping for it from the start of the season. I guess more testing needed to check reliability.

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    #40 Jocius for Monte with wrc car?

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    Quote Originally Posted by T16 View Post
    Makes me wonder if they need one. I guess between self sponsorship (M-Sport), Castrol and the Ford input, they have enough to run a whole season. Aside from bringing more money to reduce the running costs and pay wages, I wonder if a title sponsor would actually allow for more development and therefore a faster car? Or would they simply operate at the same performance level, but with reduced costs for M-Sport?
    I've posted this several times over the years: I can't understand why they cannot secure a title sponsor. They've had many successes and the car is obviously competitive with a fast driver. I'm happy to hear that Castrol is providing more backing. One obvious benefit of a title sponsor would be to eliminate, at least partially, the need for paying drivers, you would expect.
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    Quote Originally Posted by drive View Post
    #40 Jocius for Monte with wrc car?
    Yes. He is going to do almost full season on MSport Fiesta WRC. (Strong rumors)

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    Quote Originally Posted by sindroms View Post
    Yes. He is going to do almost full season on MSport Fiesta WRC. (Strong rumors)
    Based on experience, he will have his hands full. trying to tame the Fiesta WRC in Monte.
    https://www.ewrc-results.com/profile...ividas-jocius/
    Hope Oliver S will get enough time btw himself and Mr Jocius.

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    Will it be the old spec Fiesta WRC? Usually they seed any new generation WRC cars higher.

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    He allready tested during 2019. New one

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    Quote Originally Posted by RAS007 View Post
    I've posted this several times over the years: I can't understand why they cannot secure a title sponsor. They've had many successes and the car is obviously competitive with a fast driver. I'm happy to hear that Castrol is providing more backing. One obvious benefit of a title sponsor would be to eliminate, at least partially, the need for paying drivers, you would expect.
    Fair shout and that answers my question. I guess more money would mean the ability to get a top driver.

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