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11th October 2018, 18:04 #811
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That’s what I’ve been saying for ages! The C3 was a fiasco and all major players have their faults on it, from designers to test drivers and overall managers. During the 9 months spent testing the car before homologation, everybody felt it was ok and only after MC they realize it wasn’t; worse: they were clueless about the way to fix it, no matter how much they all look for improvements. Meeke kamikaze driving style was also far from being helpful; among the frustration, suddenly a narrative arouse in the press: Meeke was a victim of the stubborn French. A totally unfair and biased line once we look back and realize the French were Meeke main supporters through his rally career and the staff actually respected him.
Anyway, Citroen got rid of all C3 initial players and they’re now working on a clean sheet, while Meeke is also having a fresh start in Toyota. Let’s avoid wasting time with the troubled past and look forward, wishing Citroen and Meeke the best luck in the world.Rally addict since 1982
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11th October 2018, 18:18 #812
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11th October 2018, 19:00 #813
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Latest Colin Clark KT including newest rumour of Paddon to M-Sport... on-loan !
https://youtu.be/MMVuAcgZNw4
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11th October 2018, 19:08 #814
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Meeke to Toyota is quite a nice surprise, I didn't think we'd see him in a full time WRC drive again. It's good for the sport that he's still in, will bring some spice definitely. So that means Lappi to Citroen so the main players are settled and it's up to the rest to sort something out. The biggest unknown now is MSport's commitment and budget and i think it could stay that way until late in the year, maybe even december.
Hyundai: Neuville, Mikkelsen
Toyota: Tanak, Latvala, Meeke
Ford: Suninen
Citroen: Ogier, Lappi
still going round the musical chairs: Paddon, Sordo, Evans, Breen, Ostberg and also lurking around is Tidemand. Also interesting to see if Loeb does a few rallies again and if Al Qassimi stays with Citroen.
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11th October 2018, 20:01 #815
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To continue the topic. It's in a way understandable when motorsport journalists from "small" (in terms of rally) nations write biased articles about their drivers. Partly cause they often don't know much about rallying and partly it's to "promote" rallying in the country (= "look how great we are doing").
So when reading news from these you immediately expect some bias and learn to ignore it.
But with the brits in the "international" media it's different for me. They often are doing only rallying so they have enough knowledge. Stuff like Allive runs only in 1 language but likely majority of the viewers are outside of UK. As an "official" channel it should be as independent as possible, also because the viewers are international, and this is where it often fails imo.
It's not only the fault of the journalists though, it's very hard to keep sub-conscious bias out. The easiest way to improve it would be to employ more non-uk hosts/commentators/interviewers. As far as I know now it's only Molly that is not from UK. There are tons of ex-drivers/co-drivers around as well as motorsport journalists in other countries. Should be possible to find a few that talk understandable English and want to do the work.Last edited by mknight; 11th October 2018 at 20:10.
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11th October 2018, 21:54 #816
My guess:
M-Sport
Breen
Suninen
Evans
Citroën:
Ogier
Lappi
Østberg
Al-Qassimi
Hyundai
Neuville
Mikkelsen
Sordo / Paddon
Toyota
Tänak
Latvala
Meeke
Katsuta
Unfortunately no Tidemand.
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11th October 2018, 22:53 #817
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Probably you talk nonsense?
None of what I said is from the press in any form. Make what you want of that, makes no difference to me.
Oh, and by the way the drivers often referred to the C3 during development as the "bastard" but I expect you knew that, maybe not. I suspect you know little about the situation if you have to further dismiss my post by rabbiting on about "Brit" press reporting and "unidentified sources". Brit?
I've often seen attitudes like yours on this forum during the many years I've been a member. If you disagree with what I say, no problem. But there is a problem when you attempt to belittle and patronise me because you disagree with or disbelieve what I say.
Perhaps you should find some manners and a little respect.
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12th October 2018, 08:01 #818
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Asking others to find manners and show respect while making wrong judgments on their intentions speak volumes about the way you’re making your point.
To keep portraying Meeke just as a victim of a disarrayed team is as distorted as blaming him for all Citroen recent misery. Nothing is ever black and white.Rally addict since 1982
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12th October 2018, 08:26 #819
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So, I´m only one who still don´t believe that Meeke is Toyota driver 2019.
Outside this forum I know more than 10 people who also don´t believe, yet.
Interesting part is that all those people work in same place here in Jyväskylä or for same company in Tallinn
Waiting for next week..."quattro best 4wd rallycar ever"
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12th October 2018, 08:35 #820
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Yes, not yet confirmes.
But why so hard to believe.
For an aggressive team who wants to win rallys, he is the only option. no?
Maybe Makenin rather have Meeke in his stable, than as a #1 pilot at msport?
Also, as far as know, Meeke has no bullshit manager trying to overhype.
With Meeke you know what your getting, and maybe Makinen likes that attitude.
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