[WRC] News & rumours (part III)

[MJW]

http://www.maxrally.com/2015/05/13/d...to-you-thierry
a rumour claiming that thierry might move to M-Sport next year? i thought he had a longer deal with hyundai

There is an option linked to performance. Obviously I haven't got access to information as to what the option is but I guess Hyundai not being able to deliver the 'new' i20 this year as planned may be a factor to have an escape clause.

[N.O.T]

Useless speculation from the m-sport PR team... they cannot afford neuville they only let people who pay drive.

[Rallyper]

Most drivers has showed speed in fair competition in their very beginning. JML and Mikko did. Abbring? Well, not yet. It´s a wonder if he will. But let´s give him the chances many of other guys didn´t.

[EightGear]

Most drivers has showed speed in fair competition in their very beginning. JML and Mikko did. Abbring? Well, not yet. It´s a wonder if he will. But let´s give him the chances many of other guys didn´t.

What is your definition of 'fair competition?' Abbring became the youngest JWRC rally winner in 2009 in only his 3rd year rallying, in an R3 Clio which probably wasn't as quick as the S1600 cars which he was competing against.

If you mean in a world rallycar then yes I agree. Sweden was solid but not incredible. Given the circumstances that was all to expect there though.

[stefanvv]

It´s a wonder if he will.

Even if it is a "wonder", he has shown some times he is capable of small wonders.

[N.O.T]

He is 26 already and achieved nothing, showed nothing so he will probably become nothing at the top level... good driver but not for the WRC.

[stefanvv]

The sole fact VW has been considered him as factory driver is an achievement itself.

[MartijnS]

Let's see about Abbring.
He says he will be world champion in about 5 years, so the confidence is there

[N.O.T]

Let's see about Abbring.
He says he will be world champion in about 5 years, so the confidence is there

What is it with nobodies and number 5 ?

WIlson had a 5 year plan as well...

Abbring is good for the ERC but not the WRC.

[stefanvv]

Let's see about Abbring.
He says he will be world champion in about 5 years, so the confidence is there

Without some confidence, there can't be success. That's for sure