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Thread: Silly Season 2019
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18th October 2018, 10:36 #1051
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The problem with M-Sport going for another Manu is all the servicing/parts of all the Fords they have been selling for decades...
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18th October 2018, 10:55 #1052
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They can keep on doing it. Prodrive still makes parts for Subaru WRC, i think.
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18th October 2018, 12:54 #1053
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18th October 2018, 13:00 #1054
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18th October 2018, 13:06 #1055
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The Ford history is too strong IMO.
Even if they would do set-up again from scratch there's no sign of a new Manu at this uncertain time.
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18th October 2018, 13:11 #1056
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There were talks about a FWD Suzuki Swift developed by M-Sport i believe...
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18th October 2018, 13:17 #1057
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Well, that is s totally different argument... yes, of course there is no sign of another manufacturer, but to reiterate the answer to your earlier post, COULD they do it... yes, 100%. And would Mr Wilson pledge allegiance to Ford because of the love-in over the years and say 'no' to another manufacturer?... I can't see that happening IF someone else came along that wants a WRC car designing and building.
I must admit, watching the rally the other week did make me question the intentions of the rule makers and the 2017 cars. I mean, was the plan to only have works cars and are they happy with the spectators only seeing 11 or so top-spec cars? Or did they think they would have a load of privateers running them too? If it was the latter, then something has gone very wrong. On the other hand, the amount of top-spec cars is OK (ish) for the TV coverage, which doesn't rely on generating it's excitement by volume of competitors, more competition amongst a few top drivers.
It really is a shame that there are so few 2017 cars, but maybe that's just me being selfish and wanting more or the incredible buzz you get when one of these things goes past.... Like I have said before on here, we really are watching something special with these cars, they are as fast as fuchs.
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18th October 2018, 13:20 #1058
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Back to Silly Season - Loeb now has no programme for 2019...
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18th October 2018, 13:36 #1059
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Well, they clearly said, that 2017 spec. is for manuf. only, hence the allowed registration only by a manuf. (Ostberg), WRC trophyfor the previous spec.
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18th October 2018, 13:49 #1060
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Must have been something as he lost about 5 seconds during last 2 sections to Lappi.
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