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    https://www.is.fi/ralli/art-2000005799338.html

    According to Finnish media Ilta-Sanomat Citroen is trying to sign Lappi for next year. In the article Erik T. Veiby confirms that Citroen is interested in Lappi, saying: "Citroen has told us that Esapekka is one of the drivers the team would like to have next year". Veiby also says that they have started negotiations with Toyota as well regarding next season.
    ku ois neljä pyörää ku vetäis ni ois vähän eri sekunnit kyllä pätkillä, sen mä takaan

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    Smells like Citroen are trying to sign every free agent, without much success so far. (early days)

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    Quote Originally Posted by jbmarcus21 View Post
    Strong and reliable project built in Japan. This morning last official press conference suggested three dates for WRC JAPAN 2019 to promoter : full details ► http://bit.ly/2wehuPm
    And Autosport's take on the matter: https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/1...ahead-from-wrc

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    Interesting point for me is that they are now saying three possible dates for Rally Japan. Back on the 7th, the 'leaked' calendar had it as first week of November. As the overriding factor in drafting a WRC Calendar is shipping logistics, I can only conclude that the three dates indicate there are at least two draft calendars on the table, one with the Chile (or German) round and one without it.
    Though not a WRC problem, holding Rally Japan in September would create a huge headache for APRC as Rally Hokkaido couldn't be run in November or, say, July for seasonal reasons (snow & agriculture, respectively). Even holding two international rallies within 6 weeks of each other will create sizable problems for local officials and teams.
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    Apparently Abu Dhabi may leave Citroen if the team fails to guarantee wining chances for next year; it’s in the free section of L’Equipe site. Anyone read the full article? https://www.lequipe.fr/Rallye/Articl...n-ogier/932379
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    Would they move to back up, say, M-Sport, or leave the sport altogether?

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    Quote Originally Posted by AnttiL View Post
    Would they move to back up, say, M-Sport, or leave the sport altogether?
    With their financial backing I think the other teams would be all over them for a deal, if, as you say, they're interested in staying in the sport.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigWorm View Post
    With their financial backing I think the other teams would be all over them for a deal, if, as you say, they're interested in staying in the sport.
    I don't think Toyota would be though

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    Well Al Attiyah was supposed to have talks about running a full 2019 program with a Toyota Yaris which was backed by Qatar and Red Bull. Not sure if this is still in the works... so we could have a few different scenarios if Abu Dhabi pulls out.

    As Anttil said they may head back to M-Sport since they have already worked with their group. I'm sure Malcom would take them in with open arms.

    As far as Citroen goes, they are in deep turds unless they make a serious change. People like Mads and Breen should know they could easily be booted if Citroen was to get someone like Lappi, Loeb or Latvala.

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    maybe a silly season in terms of driver and main sponsors

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