[WRC] News & rumours (part IV) 2016

[Andre Oliveira]

According infos of local guys who talked with Mads, Fiesta 2016 in MC, 2017 from Sweden...

[EightGear]

According infos of local guys who talked with Mads, Fiesta 2016 in MC, 2017 from Sweden...

That would rule out the main team then I guess.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Meeke states he's happy to work with Ogier if he returns to Citroen

[N.O.T]

Meeke states he's happy to work with Ogier if he returns to Citroen

I doubt anyone cares, either in here or at Citroen.

[EstWRC]

Motorsport news out today. Simmi I'm waiting for news

[Simmi]

Motorsport news out today. Simmi I'm waiting for news

Haha okay buddy here is some news:

- Hyundai confirmed to MN they will make no approach for Ogier.
- Tommi confirmed Juho Hanninen will drive all 14 rounds. Reiterates third Yaris will be available by Corsica.
- MN speculating a car share between Breen/Lefebvre could be made to accommodate Ogier. Nothing we haven't heard before.
- Sources in M-Sport remain confident a deal can be found for Elfyn Evans.
- Marcus Gronholm says an R5 Polo was already on the agenda prior to the pull out. He also says there may be a final sign-off test with the '17 WRC car. Before the three chassis are laid to rest. No plans to sell or rebadge them.
- Red Bull have confirmed they will continue with their personal sponsorship for all three VW drivers next year. They also say there is no immediate decision ("nothing planned") on redirecting that VW team sponsorship.

As Gigi again said without citing the source - Meeke said he's happy to work with Ogier. "I would have no problem if Sebastien came back to Citroen. I haven't discussed this with the team, but from a personal perspective I'd maybe prefer to have him in the same team rather than in a car which might be perceived to be better. It would be a more level playing field, if you like."

"I had some issues over a couple of potential drivers for this year - I was a bit worried they could be disruptive in the team - but that's not the case with Ogier, Latvala or Mikkelsen. For me, those guys are all ready to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in and that's all I want to do."

[smsgrafica]

"I had some issues over a couple of potential drivers for this year - I was a bit worried they could be disruptive in the team - but that's not the case with Ogier, Latvala or Mikkelsen. For me, those guys are all ready to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in and that's all I want to do."

Let me guess... Neuville?

[macebig]

Kronos bad blood?After so many years?Hold a grudge found a meaning here...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I'm just going to assume Per meant M-Sport instead of Ford.

Never assume... that just makes an 'ass of u & me'.

I think its safe to say he"ll be driving a Ford, but not what team he"ll be in.

[EstWRC]

Let me guess... Neuville?

yeah, very interesting who is he referring to?

thanks for the news Simmi!