[WRC] News & rumours (part III)

[N.O.T]

To be honest, I wish Robert Kubica to stay in WRC in 2015. I wish him very well and hope he gets all the success he has worked for so hard till today right now. I also hope the latest gear shifting and handbrake system will suit his 1 1/2 hands he has got available. He has a huge motor racing heart and shows courage at all times, he deserves more than all his critics deserves to be right.

wish, wish, hope, hope... that really shows how much is capable for.

[thuGG]

what kubica achieved apart from competing in ladyboy sports, and having a serious accident ? Kubica is there because of his name not because he earned anything.

Was he born with a famous name? Does "Kubica" name have some kind of appeal to people? Is it selling something?

[EightGear]

Was he born with a famous name? Does "Kubica" name have some kind of appeal to people? Is it selling something?

Yes.

[Franky]

Was he born with a famous name? Does "Kubica" name have some kind of appeal to people? Is it selling something?

Your first question is irrelevant.

Second one. I think that nearly all the F1 drivers who have achieved something in F1 are big stars in the home country. So the answer to your question is most likely yes.

Third. Sponsoring without any kind of marketing benefit?

[EightGear]

Quentin Gilbert will be in JWRC next year: http://www.autonews-magazine.com/blognl/?p=26958

I don't see any point in that, besides winning it and earning a WRC2 program. He's got much more to lose than to win.

[thuGG]

Your first question is irrelevant.

Second one. I think that nearly all the F1 drivers who have achieved something in F1 are big stars in the home country. So the answer to your question is most likely yes.

Third. Sponsoring without any kind of marketing benefit?

What I meant was, that Robert wasn't born with a famous name, or with a name that has it's appeal on it's own. He achieved something, and then his name become valuable.
N.O.T. wrote "Kubica is there because of his name not because he earned anything." if he hasn't earned anything his name wouldn't mean anythin. The statement is contradictory.

[Franky]

What I meant was, that Robert wasn't born with a famous name, or with a name that has it's appeal on it's own. He achieved something, and then his name become valuable.
N.O.T. wrote "Kubica is there because of his name not because he earned anything." if he hasn't earned anything his name wouldn't mean anythin. The statement is contradictory.

And at the same time you ignore his another post, where he said "apart from competing in ladyboy sports". If you're unfamiliar with N.O.T's terminology, then ladyboy sports refers to Formula 1.

Kubica is a nice addition to the WRC circus, but he isn't a top level contender. And I don't understand what's all the fuss about.

[stefanvv]

That's the question; who is qualified enough to drive WRC and who has to stick with ERC...maybe vice versa...you've got yourself a new thread here. Who is the judge.

One thing is certain, Kubica is not qualified for WDC in Rally, not currently anyway. The important thing is what he really wants. If it is to drive WRC, why not, everyone which has such possibility can do that, the more, the better. For sure he can't fight with Ogier & Latvala, but we can say with same weight to other teams and drivers in WRC factory teams. If he wants just to do some Rally - then probably ERC is the championship is the one he can achieve more, depending on his ambitions of course.

He has strong sponsorship relations with Lotos, I'm sure they know what they are doing, so it's all about Kubica's personal preference. Must not be that much disappointed of his failures though, WRC is big challenge for a rookie. If he really wants to continue there and develop in Rally, must think for his approach. Trying very hard to cope with the fastest is not the best one to begin with.

[RS]

Kubica had his lessons during 2014. Why should he step back to ERC? No driver steps back having driven on a certain level...
Like wishing Mikko to go back and drive Finnish championship? Never happen. Let´s hope Kubica finds his funding and fullfills 2015 season in WRC in a good way.

The difference is that Kubica did not succeed at ERC level before moving on.

In fact perhaps he is the perfect example that driving WRC2 is not a good preparation for stepping up to a World Rally Car in WRC.

[RS]

Bryan Bouffier will be in Monte Carlo, again with Fiesta from M-sport. Sourse his facebook: https://m.facebook.com/1481236786064...e=1&permPage=1

Pretty much confirms it is over for him with Hyundai then, if they don't want him for Monte..