[WRC] News & rumours (part III)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Re Meeke - Matton's comments definitely should not have been made in public.

No driver crashes on purpose and there was no need to heap such pressure on Meeke by being so publicly critical. Matton should know better and realise that it will not make him perform any better knowing his Citroen career is on the line.

And at least Meeke has been trying to win, unlike his team-mate who just picks up the leftovers when others have problems.

[Eli]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/119988 Kubica to decide if he stays or goes

[Andre Oliveira]

After Mr. Wilson said the the current Fiesta suits well to Neuville

Now, Matton said that is best driver have to improve, if not, goes out.

Well, my opinion is that the difference between cars is not so big. Ogier would win on Ford, Citroën, Hyundai, Toyota,... like Loeb in his time.

One rule that could change is the manufacter points system. No nominated drivers. Could enter the specialists like Panizzi's time. The two best positionated drivers score... simple!

[Eli]

After Mr. Wilson said the the current Fiesta suits well to Neuville

Now, Matton said that is best driver have to improve, if not, goes out.

Well, my opinion is that the difference between cars is not so big. Ogier would win on Ford, Citroën, Hyundai, Toyota,... like Loeb in his time.

One rule that could change is the manufacter points system. No nominated drivers. Could enter the specialists like Panizzi's time. The two best positionated drivers score... simple!

and perhaps change it back to top 8 score with 10 points for the win to make it a bit closer and easier to calculate for how long we have to wait until Ogier can win the title

[Arnold Triyudho Wardono]

Re Meeke - Matton's comments definitely should not have been made in public.

No driver crashes on purpose and there was no need to heap such pressure on Meeke by being so publicly critical. Matton should know better and realise that it will not make him perform any better knowing his Citroen career is on the line.

And at least Meeke has been trying to win, unlike his team-mate who just picks up the leftovers when others have problems.

And Citroen's main problems are:
1. They can't move on from Loeb (it costs Ogier & Neuville)
2. Matton didn't had the same charisma as Frequelin

[N.O.T]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/119988 Kubica to decide if he stays or goes

he should go.

[RAS007]

This is an appalling illustration, I cant believe WRC.com allowed it on the site !

Heard someone the other day say this looked like a modern-day Metro 6R4...

Agreed. And, wrc.com is the last place anyone should go to find out information about the WRC.

[jacko]

he should go.

I prefer you should go..

[OldF]

It seems that Jari-Matti is safe for at least next year.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report...medium=twitter

"There is no question about his place in this team for this year and next.
"He has a contract for next season and if he didn't I would make one with him now."

[OldF]

http://www.fia.com/news/new-regulati...orld-rally-car

“Yves Matton, Director of Citroën Racing, said: “We are very excited with the new look of the world rally car from 2017. It is difficult for us to say if we will commit to this Championship at that time, but all I can say is that the cars will look absolutely amazing.”

I think Citroen must make a decision very soon where they want to be (WRC or/and WTCC) in 2017 if they want to have their car ready (for WRC) in time before the 2017 season.