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Thread: [WRC] News & Rumours 2021
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6th May 2021, 10:01 #1051
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My first concern with Tänak going to Hyundai was that the car is difficult on tarmac. This problem will go away for next year since the car will be a completely new one (not just current car with hybrid unit).
My second concern was how Neuville and Tänak will get along with both trying to be driver #1. So far there hasn't been issues, but then again last year's title fight was between Evans and Ogier. How would the atmosphere change in the team if Tänak would have to start giving points to Neuville come the end of the year? But again, Toyota also has two title contenders, so it's the same in both teams.
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6th May 2021, 10:05 #1052
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6th May 2021, 10:20 #1053
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6th May 2021, 11:56 #1054
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Hyundai state 'Multi-year deals' - why dont they give the exact duration of the contracts ?
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6th May 2021, 12:31 #1055
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6th May 2021, 12:32 #1056
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6th May 2021, 12:35 #1057
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6th May 2021, 15:22 #1058
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I think Breen needs a full season now for his sake, so I'm sure he might talk to Malcolm if Hyundai can't give him that
Sordo and Solberg would be a decent pairing for the 3rd car, although maybe Adamo will think it's a year too early and try to keep Breen.
Mikkelsen's only option i guess is Msport. Malcolm was asked about signing Mikkelsen, and went off on a tangent saying he wanted one of Ogier, Evans, Tanak or Neuville, but would keep an eye on Mikkelsen in wrc2 this season. But now with the big 4 pretty much nailed on to remain where they are, Mikkelsen's position is strengthened (especially if he has some funding too).
Fourmaux nailed on at Msport, and Suninen really needs a strong rest of 2021.
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6th May 2021, 16:11 #1059
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Right now I'd agree it looks like something like this, though I am not very sure about Lappi at Toyota tbh. He was driving with the team for a while and after the awesome start it kind of went downwards only, while the car improved.
However, we are only at start of May so a lot can change. For example if Breen does well on a few rallies (that are not fast gravel) or how the Rally2 contenders compare over some rallies (Mikkelsen, Lappi, Suninen, Huttunen, Østberg).
It is entirely logical that both teams and drivers want to sign up early for 20222 car development. Right now this puts MSport in a bad position with less to choose at the same time it also gives them a chance to sign people early.
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6th May 2021, 18:39 #1060
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