[WRC] News & rumours (part III)

[PLuto]

I must say that in last months I have usually opposite opinion than Ogier... I think that this new rules will not help to this sport...

[Francis44]

http://m.autosport.com/news/report.p...re-in-jeopardy

Meeke might get the boot if he does not improve.

[b3637853]

http://m.autosport.com/news/report.p...re-in-jeopardy

Meeke might get the boot if he does not improve.

I thought that he'll get the confidence after Argentina win and 4th place in Portugal later. I don't understand though why Matton doesn't say anything about Ostberg who doesn't have the speed and is just collecting points.
Talking about pure facts, Chris had 4 podiums last year so Matton probably expects something more from him and he's not getting any younger.
Anyway I hope he will stay fo at least one more year, I think he can deliver great results.

[EightGear]

So who does Matton want to put in Meeke's place? Lefebvre isn't ready.

[rallyfiend]

So who does Matton want to put in Meeke's place? Lefebvre isn't ready.

Loeb.

[EightGear]

Surely Loeb doesn't want to be in WRC full time again?

[b3637853]

During yesterday's WTCC round Matton asked about Loeb answered that he was misunderstood. He said thaht if Loeb wants more WRC round it is possible. There is no chance for Loeb doing full season as he wants to stay in WTCC at least one more year and maybe 2017 as well.

[RS]

I get the impression that Matton (mistakenly) thinks the DS3 is capable of taking on VW.

Loeb is a great driver but he is not the future and i doubt even he could take on Ogier in the Polo.

I think they should concentrate on the 2017 car and bringing on new drivers.

[AL14]

I think Matton (and many of us) wants Loeb back for a full program actually and he is trying to introduce his request asking him to come back for some rallies but I think his main aim is to have him full time.

I agree though that it is nearly impossible. I'm sure Loeb would like to come back but knows well that it would ruin his image and his status of best rally driver ever.

As for Meeke, Matton's words sound too harsh. But at a certain point Meeke should stand up and "grow a pair". From the first moment Kris entered inside a DS3, Citroen has not treated him like he deserves in my opinion.

I think he should tell Mr Matton to shut his mouth and thank him for making Citroen seems faster than it actually is.

[jacko]

As for Meeke, Matton's words sound too harsh. But at a certain point Meeke should stand up and "grow a pair". From the first moment Kris entered inside a DS3, Citroen has not treated him like he deserves in my opinion.

I think he should tell Mr Matton to shut his mouth and thank him for making Citroen seems faster than it actually is.

Well, reading those words of Matton what is wrong about it? Meeke destroyed indeed the goodwill after two big mistakes. Yes, Meeke is one of the fastest drivers outhere besides Neuville and Tanak (and the VW-boys offcorse) and you can asked which driver would be a better solution for 2016 but i think Meeke still has to deliver and nowadays Citroën Racing isn't happy enough looking to the results and i agree on that. The car is good and fast enough and the differences between the four car's isn't that really big.
But it's good Matton is heating up the pressure for Meeke and Matton doesn't speak about Ostberg because i think it's all clear he would be replaced by someone else so why bother anymore.