Silly Season 2015

[jens]

I doubt Citroen will take Sordo back again. They sacked him less than 12 months ago.

Citroen let Sordo go after 2010, and took him back in 2013...

[EightGear]

Citroen let Sordo go after 2010, and took him back in 2013...

That's exactly what I meant: they took him back 1 time, I doubt they will do it again.

[Jack4688`]

Sorry, but are you serious? Meeke has proved this season that he's the third fastest guy behind Ogier and Latvala and that's with far less experience. He's definately the best option for Citroen at the moment and Yves knows that

I am serious. Don't get me wrong - I don't think Ostberg is a great driver, possibly as inconsistent as Meeke. And let's not forget he's had the same number of podiums this year as Meeke - with one of those being 2nd place - and a power stage win. Meeke is surely experienced enough now to not be crashing as often as he does.

I'm not saying Ostberg is easily the better driver of the two, just that the pair are closely matched and I don't understand all the hype that goes Meeke's way. Yes he is quick and has been for most of the season, but like any other Brit in a sport where the country hasn't had a lot of success in recent years our journos are heaping too much expectation on him - but my opinion is that he's not as good as that.

[Doon]

I don't think it's just the journalists who are hyping him. The drivers, Ogier and Latvala think he's quick and at the start of recent events (since Finland) are more worried about him than anyone else. If you are talking WRC experience between Ostberg and Meeke, then Ostberg has faright more WRC starts in a WRC car to his name. Remember this is Meeke's first full season.

[dodge33cymru]

Yes, and at the moment he looks like the only person on gravel who is able to make any sort of impact on the VWs. You're right, his finishing record is poor and he drives beyond himself, but he has a chance of challenging them whereas Ostberg (who I'm a big fan of) hasn't been able to at all this year.

[skarderud]

I'm also i little bit disapointed what mads has done this year.
He has struggeled a bit to find a way to drive the ds3, and has started to adjust his drivingstyle to the car, after giving up to adjust the car to his normal way of driving. But australia should be the rally he shown his "new/real me" but that was not wery much sun in that story. I can think of the desperate situation when your teammate you should be on par with drive around you in circles.....

[dodge33cymru]

Not to mention that he's run out of chances, with two tarmac rounds up next.

I can't see Ford asking him back, after their experience with Hirvonen this year, but I wonder how many better options Citroen realistically have available? By keeping Meeke, they need a reliable points-scorer for the other car.

I'm not the most up-to-date on these things, so a quick question: what's the contract situation with Lappi? Is he tied to VW/Skoda or would he be an option if someone wanted him?

[Grant_RSA]

How about Ostberg going back to Ford and Citroen take a gamble on Tanak coming good to support / push Meeke?

Iv always been a big fan of Mikko , but sadly he hasn't come good this year.

[GigiGalliNo1]

Abu Dhabi have money for Citroen for 2016 to 2019 if I haven't mentioned already. This is fact.

[N.O.T]

Abu Dhabi have money for Citroen for 2016 to 2019 if I haven't mentioned already. This is fact.

you did... but you post so many rubbish that none takes you seriously...even when you are right.