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31st October 2019, 08:21 #771
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I also believe Citroen will stay for 2020. But beyond that, it's a question mark.
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31st October 2019, 08:22 #772
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https://www.is.fi/ralli/art-2000006291271.html?ref=rss
Jouhki says it´s 50-50 that Ogier is joining TGR."quattro best 4wd rallycar ever"
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31st October 2019, 08:22 #773
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31st October 2019, 08:28 #774
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31st October 2019, 08:51 #775
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So let's speculate that Ogier indeed moves to Toyota. I'm 100% sure they'll pull the plug then. Wtf are they going to do? Drive with Lappi and Östberg/Camilli/whoever? For what and for whom? To see how many last places they'll get?
If Ogier goes then could Citroen go for Thierry? I hardly think so, Thierry must be happy at Hyundai (him and Nico and Ott and Martin are good friends, no wonder why he welcomes Ott's move) and when'd even think of going to Citroen, his wife would surely take out her phone, open Twitter, start typing something and Thierry will freak out and end the negotiations because he doesn't want a Shitroen moment. Although, it was pretty entertaining.
Losing a manufacturer would be awful, of course. And yesterday's news that M-Sport's involvement in WRC will probably go down to the wire yet again makes my nerves tingle. Would be nice if the Promoter or FIA signs a contract with a manufacturer for X number of years. Then we wouldn't have to think every year who'll leave etc.
Although, I guess if someone wants to leave, they'll do it. Like with Volkswagen. They would've left anyway even if they'd have to pay a fine for breaking the contract. So in another words - my idea is uselessLast edited by sinepikohv; 31st October 2019 at 08:52. Reason: Sometimes English is hard.
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31st October 2019, 09:16 #776
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31st October 2019, 09:17 #777
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The only reason Ogier could have to look for another drive is if Citroen leave WRC.
Not the other way around.
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31st October 2019, 10:57 #778
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31st October 2019, 11:03 #779
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If done (they’ll be negotiating for several weeks) the merger won’t affect Citroen 2020 WRC plans. According to the reports, PSA will have 6 board members and FCA 5; Elkann (Agnelli grandson) is set to be Chairman and Tavares (PSA boss) the CEO.
Btw, despite an earlier resistance, Tavares is now firmly pushing for his brands electrification; hopefully, the 2022 WRC hybrids may fit on his stratergy.Rally addict since 1982
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31st October 2019, 11:33 #780
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Good point.
I would say though, that their strategy for 'supermini' cars that are the same size as current WRC cars with the new 208 and Corsa is to offer Petrol, Diesel or full-EV and no hybrid in this segment. Which means the WRC Hybrid rules aren't necessarily relatable to the road-going brethren.
This - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/AjHQZtT7oMSkYxZG/?mibextid=WC7FNe ?
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