Please Mikko, something different this time!! (an open letter)

[Miika]

But Tanak? Had his chances as well.

Compared to Mikko Ott has about a decade of chances ahead of him.

[makinen_fan]

Mikko posted this on his fb right now:

Damn… Lot of rumors and talks last night about my future !
Nothing has been decided yet but for sure, I’m considering all the possibilities. So, when I have made my decision, I will let you all know what I will do for coming years.
Thanks for your support !

[rage82]

Compared to Mikko Ott has about a decade of chances ahead of him.

And compared to Pontus has a lot more experience about the rallies and driving a WRC car. Remember, he has a full season with Msport showing really good speed. I think it's impossible to see a team of Evans and Tidemand at this point. Moreover Pontus had only one decent drive in a WRC car in Sweden 2013 and after that nothing impressive. Don't fool yourselves about his win over Tanak in Germany, Ott was driving with Dmack, a lot inferior tyres and in a WRC car Tanak is ages ahead of Pontus. Just compare their times in Sweden this year bearing in mind Ott didn't drive WRC rally since 2012.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Mikko has been off the pace for too long, its time he stopped.

Sadly I can see M-Sport pulling out as well and just supplying cars to privateers.

[noel157]

Mikko has been off the pace for too long, its time he stopped.

Sadly I can see M-Sport pulling out as well and just supplying cars to privateers.

I see the opposite- FMC coming back in 2015/16.

[focus206]

I see the opposite- FMC coming back in 2015/16.

Why would Ford come back in 2015/16? I see no reasons, moreover the Fiesta would be quite old...

[Rallyper]

And compared to Pontus has a lot more experience about the rallies and driving a WRC car. Remember, he has a full season with Msport showing really good speed. I think it's impossible to see a team of Evans and Tidemand at this point. Moreover Pontus had only one decent drive in a WRC car in Sweden 2013 and after that nothing impressive. Don't fool yourselves about his win over Tanak in Germany, Ott was driving with Dmack, a lot inferior tyres and in a WRC car Tanak is ages ahead of Pontus. Just compare their times in Sweden this year bearing in mind Ott didn't drive WRC rally since 2012.

Just saying. Not explicit PT should be there, but he could very well be second choice. M-sport economical status has to make us prepared for any driver in the line up who can pay.

[Motorsportfun]

Why would Ford come back in 2015/16? I see no reasons, moreover the Fiesta would be quite old...

I see same as noel157... if new regs will interest Manufacturers, then FMC will be back. Furthermore, FMC is no more Uefa Champions League (replaced by Nissan) sponsor...

[focus206]

I see same as noel157... if new regs will interest Manufacturers, then FMC will be back. Furthermore, FMC is no more Uefa Champions League (replaced by Nissan) sponsor...

I just don't see a manufacturer coming back with an "old" car... I wonder what commercial value would have for them to officially support M-Sport with Fiesta Mk6, with a new car would be another thing, but has Ford any "newer" car suitable for WRC?

[rage82]

Just saying. Not explicit PT should be there, but he could very well be second choice. M-sport economical status has to make us prepared for any driver in the line up who can pay.

Yes maybe you are right about the paying driver in Msport but M. Wilson himself had mentioned Ott as a very possible choice for next year.