[WRC] News & rumours (part III)

[GigiGalliNo1]

Citroen Racing considering only 6-8 rounds in 2016.

Morten Østberg says Mads will be in the WRC in 2016 in either a Citroen or M-Sport car.

[skarderud]

Then its no more Citroën in wrc after 2016 then.

[WUff1]

I already suspected somenthing like this when there were "changes" announced.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Evans hopeful he's done enough for a 2016 seat..

http://www.wrc.com/en/wrc/news/novem...7--12-12-.html

I think he will be retained my M-Sport. After giving him WRC experience over the last two years what would be the point of then letting him go ?

[Eli]

http://peugeot-media.com/index.php?n...=556&langue=en so if Loeb is doing Rally Raid next year what impact will this have on Citroen & DS?

[Sulland]

Then its no more Citroën in wrc after 2016 then.

16 is a testseason for new 2017 car maybe?

[Simmi]

16 is a testseason for new 2017 car maybe?

In Motorsport News today where they mooted the reduced season it was referenced that it is more likely they will re-commit to the WRC long term. So maybe one season of pain before a strong return? I would take that scenario.

[dodge33cymru]

Aye, that would be great news if that's what it takes for them to come back. Would make perfect sense too, when they know second is the best possible for next season otherwise; might as well fight for wins in some key markets but write off the other rounds and overall place to test a new car.

[Simmi]

The biggest issue in all of this is the fact that the WRC Promoter spoke to the teams - who all said developing a brand new car and having 14 rounds next season, with three rallies in October, is just not viable.

Despite that, and against the Promoter's wishes, the FIA Commission voted it through. A dangerous time for the sport really when changes can be made that most of the key players (and not even the so-called Promoter) even want.

[French_Paulo]

RedBull (WRC Promoter) = Bullshit !!