Hayden Paddon

[mknight]

Said it last week that it's risky with test right before the rally. Some people here couldn't see any problem with that.

Feel pitty for Paddon.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

At least they are both ok.

And M-Sport say he is not to blame for the crash, so Paddon may feel able to come back again at some point.

[AnttiL]

And M-Sport say he is not to blame for the crash, so Paddon may feel able to come back again at some point.

Did his budget burn here? His best bet would now be Australia, the rallies before that aren’t his expertise and that’s too late for 2020 seat negotiations

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Did his budget burn here? His best bet would now be Australia, the rallies before that aren’t his expertise and that’s too late for 2020 seat negotiations

It was a last-minute deal with M-Sport for Finland. It may be hard to get his sponsors to come up with more money anytime soon.

But I was thinking more about the psychological effect on Paddon. If the crash had been his error it may have finished him as a WRC driver. But as it wasnt he may be strong enough to try again.

[mknight]

I guess it's not possible to switch to R5 this late? They have an "open" entry.

[er88]

Devasting news. He must be really low right now - hopefully this isn't the end for him. I'm sure he'll get another drive but whether he can earn a new fulltime contract remains to he seen. The longer you're out the harder it is to get back in...

Testing accidents happen, people on here have previously used it as a stick to beat drivers with, when nearly all the top drivers have binned it in testing over the last 3/4yrs. This won't be held against Paddon by anyone in the wrc circle, but might be difficult in terms of his sponsors finding extra money for another drive - if they've not had any return on this investment.

[mknight]

Testing accidents do happen to everyone which is why you could partly blame MSport for this.They planned test this late before rally and didn't have a reserve car ready.

[wrc2017]

I guess it's not possible to switch to R5 this late? They have an "open" entry.

Right. He has just wrote off a 600k WRC car... Probably not insured.. And your asking about finding another 400k rally car... Which if u were the underwriter.. You probably wouldn't insure... Plus 100k already spend on running on event... Your exposure is now 1.1million...

Stfu

[Norm75]

Maybe M-Sport should talk to OT Racing and see if they can use their Fiesta WRC. Its not far away.

Really not such a bad idea, OT racing loans m-sport their car, Haydon jams it between Ott and Neuville in rally Finland results, helps Ott out with championship. Haydon is never going to beat Ott in Finland so nothing to lose (other than car which can be replaced)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

HP:
Where to next.....who knows. But it’s great to have the support of @MSportLtd at present. Motor sport can be cruel, but it is these highs and lows that makes us stronger and keeps bringing us back - fans and competitors alike. Best of luck to everyone competing this weekend. https://t.co/cZ0XsczfTi