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Thread: Silly Season 2022
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19th November 2021, 23:40 #461
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20th November 2021, 04:21 #462
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They are btthurt that mr Mikkelsen, who spent the season driving with R5 everywhere, didn't get the seat and huge salary from Malcolm and Ford
Can there be something that teams don't like about him/his team..?
Otherwise I don't see why isn't signed..
Maybe should have shown speed in a WRC car this season..
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20th November 2021, 07:50 #463
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It's not about Mikkelsen. M-Sport usually gets the underdog treatment and the love with it. If M-Sport doesn't perform, it's because of their own choices. Money first, success somewhere further down the list.
Never stop dreaming because one day it might happen.
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20th November 2021, 08:48 #464
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On a other hand, it is not good for a world championship if the runner up champion cannot get a seat in the topclass for free, whatever his name and size of wallet is.
Here FIA has not done theire job to attract more interest.
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20th November 2021, 09:14 #465
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Eddie, yes we know all this. It's their choice how they operate, that is their business model. They've proven they can run successful circuit racing cars/teams - why not go down that avenue with a manufacturer? They want to stay in rallying, even without full factory backing........
They do a great job, but I just find the 'plucky underdog' a bit tiresome.
Is there a better sound than that of Porsche engined Flat-6 ???
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20th November 2021, 10:59 #466
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"It's not sport!" - Gilles Panizzi
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20th November 2021, 11:19 #467
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So in your opinion if Mikkelsen had paid for a World car and all being well he may have been able to prove to M-Sport that he was worth what he was paying for? I suppose then people could attack him for using 'daddy's money' and 'taking up a seat'.
You don't have to wave a flag for anybody but it's absurd and unjust to attack people who make things happen. This sport isn't profitable, there's no financial reward. Anybody who continues to attack the teams and drivers who choose to do this sport for either not taking on debt or spending more wealth to go maximum attack and win rallies or championships must be out there having a go themselves."It's not sport!" - Gilles Panizzi
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20th November 2021, 12:53 #468
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M-Sport splashed their own cash on paying Ogier when he became available, so they dont always stick with that 'business model'.
Since then the pandemic hit them, Ford hasnt returned and the other top drivers have contracts with the manu teams of Hyundai & Toyota. Breen is the best available and they have paid out to get him.
If you can do better then start a team.
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20th November 2021, 16:19 #469
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Again this discussion about MSport's money. Would you rather they go bankrupt? It's the FIA/organizer/promoter who are to blame for that lack of teams.
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20th November 2021, 16:31 #470
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