Silly Season 2019

[T16]

He DID mention the possibility of a 4th car.

Three is definite as they compete for the Manu's in 2019.

So you are certain that they run three cars on all rounds and additional one on others?

[dimviii]

present from Toyota to Lappi

[Fast Eddie WRC]

So you are certain that they run three cars on all rounds and additional one on others?

From what Budar said, at the moment, yes.

And they really cant be investing in Ogier and Lappi just to go for the WDC. Citroen needs a return and that means the Manu's title.

[Tarmop]

Budar said some time ago that it is all for the WDC and not the manuf. title. Lappi is supposed to be his good wingman and take away points from others and probably for not a big salary. Quite logical, but with the necessary funding ofc. manuf. title is appealing.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Have a watch/listen for yourself on WRC+... his interview is at the start of SS11.

In summary he says:
He's happy to have signed two drivers and to have the #1 on the door
Loeb doesnt want to do the full season - so who can do the other events ?
If they have a 4th car they would need to think how to use it. Is there any point if going for the Manu's title?
If he gets another good (3rd) driver, really he should do all the rallies.
There is still a lot to decide.

[Rallyper]

To me it´s clear Ostberg will be in 3rd car whole season. Taking manu title clearly needs his consistency. 4th car will be for Loeb when he appear on the wrc-scene.

Breen burnt all his chances and probably could end up at MSport.

[Allez Andruet]

To me it´s clear Ostberg will be in 3rd car whole season. Taking manu title clearly needs his consistency. 4th car will be for Loeb when he appear on the wrc-scene.

Breen burnt all his chances and probably could end up at MSport.

Agreed. And even if it's the third car that is split between Loeb and someone else, they still should go with Östberg.

[rp]

Agreed. And even if it's the third car that is split between Loeb and someone else, they still should go with Östberg.

If Loeb is driving he is certainly nominated to score points and will be the 3rd car. 4th car only then, when Khalid is driving...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Mads brings money & sponsors too.

And I dont think he will go back to M-Sport after he said they didnt help him with parts/updates for his 2017 Fiesta.

[Tarmop]

Nothing he said could result in a fight between him and M-Sport. He said that it was pointless to run a private car against factory cars because he doesn`t have the testing possibilities, unlimited access to parts (some even M-Sport had at the last minute like tarmac setup) etc. Going to a rally with ones duffelbag is quite another story and probably costs the same for the whole package from test days with a test car to compeiting.