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    Quote Originally Posted by mknight View Post
    Really not sure if its realistic to get (pay) both Ogier and Lappi. Maybe it's more of a backup plan in case Ogier doesn't sign. In that case it sounds like good idea, unlike last year when in Matton's own word they let Mikkelsen go to focus on Ogier and ended up not signing anyone.

    Anyway I repeat whan i wrote earlier. For the championship it's now important that Citroen gets good lineup and good results so that they stay in the series. Msport is not going to leave even with a weak lineup.
    Citroen will stay for a 2 yrs in any case. Plus they have nearly unlimited budget for Ogier, and Ogier want to be a hero in France when he retired. So I guess Ogier was already signed for Citroen for this 2yrs, and he knows as sooner he get-in testing car for a 2019 - as better. Cuz he want retire at high note, 2 championships win for French with a French manufacture - that's he's plan.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rally Power View Post
    Honestly, it looked more the other way around: Mikkelsen would have signed with Citroen if Matton had offered him a seat in due time. Matton choose to keep waiting for Ogier and Hyundai took the chance to sign Mikkelsen.

    To avoid repeating a similar flop, this year Citroen plan A should be trying to get Lappi ASAP and continue the talks with Ogier; if those fail (as expected) they still would guarantee a new strong leading driver.
    Nah, Mikkelsen and Hyundai knew what was happening when they let him test one of their cars. He knew he was fancied there and that it was heavily likely there was going to be an opening there for 2018.

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    Quote Originally Posted by er88 View Post
    Nah, Mikkelsen and Hyundai knew what was happening when they let him test one of their cars. He knew he was fancied there and that it was heavily likely there was going to be an opening there for 2018.
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    Mikkelsen tested the Hyundai before Portugal in 2017, first after Portugal he drove the Citroen for 3 rallies. Anyway, time to stop spamming this thread with old info.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mknight View Post
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    Mikkelsen tested the Hyundai before Portugal in 2017, first after Portugal he drove the Citroen for 3 rallies. Anyway, time to stop spamming this thread with old info.
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    Exactly my point. Hyundai had put the feelers out early.

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    My guess is also on Ogier going to citroen.

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    You all forget about Qassimi. If Ogier comes to Citroen sure he will stay with his few cents in the game. But he will drive a few rallies and stole 3rd seat. (no not stole, it is his)...

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    Quote Originally Posted by ESTR View Post
    You all forget about Qassimi. If Ogier comes to Citroen sure he will stay with his few cents in the game. But he will drive a few rallies and stole 3rd seat. (no not stole, it is his)...
    There could be a clash with Abu Dhabi and Red Bull. Maybe Ogier brings Red Bull funding to Citroen and Al-Qassimi brings his money to M-Sport instead? I'd say it would be a win-win for all parties.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rally Power View Post
    No offense guys, but you really make me remind these fellows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpgGwGIqccc
    whats your problem. im only stating a fact.

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    A complete driver with one victory due to rallying on paper and hasn`t yet done anything on tarmac? Far from a complete driver....

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    Quote Originally Posted by wrc2017 View Post
    whats your problem. im only stating a fact.
    Most of the people right here is geeks with moms cooking their meals & washing their underwears. Don't bother too much haha

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