Hyundai i20 WRC

[Mintexmemory]

Didn't VW say they wanted an experienced driver and a young one? So which is which comparing JML and Ogier?.... :/

Take a look through your files, they never said that. They set up the second team with Mikkelsen to a) Provide more test days, b) evaluate his worth. Next year if they deem Wiegand good enough then you could see an Ogier / Wiegand and Latvala / Mikkelsen set of pairings.

[EightGear]

Is it really that hard for some people to come up with names from drivers who aren't from the same country as the them?

[Rallyper]

Is it really that hard for some people to come up with names from drivers who aren't from the same country as the them?

It´s quite natural because you know your homeland guys better than mates from other countries. And as long as you are serious and as neutral as possible it´s nothing wrong with that I suppose.

[stefanvv]

Is it really that hard for some people to come up with names from drivers who aren't from the same country as the them?

... said Abbring supporter

[EightGear]

... said Abbring supporter

I do understand people want their countrymen to fill the Hyundai seat, and yes I hope Abbring takes it, but I won't be lobbying for him or someone else on a public forum.
Some names are unrealistic as well, I mean what has Sveinung Bieltvedt done internationally the past year? Don't get me wrong, it is totally fine to be a supporter of a certain driver, but we are talking about the second factory seat in a WRC team so let's keep it realistic.

[Mirek]

Is it really that hard for some people to come up with names from drivers who aren't from the same country as the them?

Hehe, definitely a good point in this discussion.

It´s quite natural because you know your homeland guys better than mates from other countries. And as long as you are serious and as neutral as possible it´s nothing wrong with that I suppose.

The neutral and serious part is often missing though.

other young guys that are both fast and lots of 4wd experience, is norwegian guys like Sveinung bieltvedt, Anders grøndal and Eyvind brynhildsen. All of these 3 is blistering fast in N4's, and not only on snow. The would probably beat all in wrc2 if they got the same equipement. Remember grøndal in n4 was fast in sweden against rrc's and s2000's. The other's has the same speed. And atleast grøndal and bieltvedt has never any DNF's

This is a good example of pretty biased view...

[stefanvv]

I do understand people want their countrymen to fill the Hyundai seat, and yes I hope Abbring takes it, but I won't be lobbying for him or someone else on a public forum.
Some names are unrealistic as well, I mean what has Sveinung Bieltvedt done internationally the past year? Don't get me wrong, it is totally fine to be a supporter of a certain driver, but we are talking about the second factory seat in a WRC team so let's keep it realistic.

You are right of course And you had more point to lobbiyng for him as VW2 driver, than some drivers mentioned here. Yes they are young (and probably talented), that's what Hyunday is looking for, but still we must be realistic indeed because Hyunday would want to make the best choice for them to prove themselves next year. I also could lobby for Bulgarian drivers, we have tallented ones too, but hey, that's just fiction.

[Mitch555]

I can confirm after talks (from an exceptionally reliable source from within the WRC circle, who I cannot name due to disclosure reasons), that Juho Hanninen is not the only driver to have tested the i20 WRC. Sorry Petter fans, it is not him, nor any driver with a current WRC car program.

[skarderud]

Well, good 4wd drivers is closer than good 2wd drivers.
of course i know my local's better than other, but grøndal is know fast international, so when bieltvedt is equal fast to him...

much better sugestion than tanak, Duval and other known crashers that alredy got theire changes too many times alredy.

tidemand is i big talent, last 10 yrs is full of good talents that never got a decent chance to show what they can. They didn't got enough money to even book a meeting....
pontus is in my opinion one of those that should got a decent chance.
both abring and kruuda and other also, but no point for me to talk about them, other people do, and i really don't know them that good.

Estonia has several good drivers, in my opinion tanak ruined the other guys chances by hold up a seat.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Anyone know why Hyundai chose the i20? Not the i30 3-door? In Australia the i20 is like a Getz small hatchback. Not even competing against a Polo TSI or Ford Fiesta. i30 is a tad larger and sells more in Australia in both 5door hatch and wagon and now Euro sourced 3door which will sell more... But I must say, I see some i20's around and they're catching my eye due to the WRC factor... but all the new Hyundai's have the same face/front so it should be fine with the family "look"