[WRC] News & rumours (part III)

[RS]

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."

Latvala has been very lucky to have had some extremely patient team bosses over the years. I guess being a nice guy does help sometimes.

[Andre Oliveira]

Because Latvala is the second best driver available

[N.O.T]

Latvala has been very lucky to have had some extremely patient team bosses over the years. I guess being a nice guy does help sometimes.

and probably a dad with deep pockets to soothe some team bosses when needed...

[Rally Power]

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.

Why such a fuss over Matton's words?

Capito made similar remarks to Latvala before his Portugal win and Wilson has inumerous times comment Tanak inconsistency and he was able to improve, getting a brilliant podium in Poland!

It would be nice to see Kris affected by Matton pressure in a positive way: delivering results proportional to his great talent.

I believe that's what he'll probably do!

[A FONDO]

Latvala has been very lucky to have had some extremely patient team bosses over the years. I guess being a nice guy does help sometimes.

And most of all because of his highly influential manager

[AL14]

Maybe also because he is a 13 wrc rallys winner? And can be unbeatable when he is in his day?

[liposh]

Maybe also because he is a 13 wrc rallys winner? And can be unbeatable when he is in his day?

It is past. I am thinking what else should I write, but it says it all. Strong Latvala is past. And in my opinion it will never return. Sad but that is life.

[N.O.T]

strong Latvala ?? when was that ?? what did i miss ??

The guy has the mentality of a 12 year old... he can win a few events but that is that.

[stefanvv]

Latvala can be easily at podium at each rally of the championship ATM.... if this is his goal. VW though don't have problem with that..... I don't know what his goal is, for championship title it seems impossible. May be it is frustrating, but that's life indeed.....

PS: he should just enjoy his rallies and that sums it up.....

[Rallyper]

Latvala is not the only one chasing Seb so much that they often going off instead of being consistent. It´s not easy for anyone atm having Mr Ogier in such pace.
There are a few more lads having similar problems. Call it mental and yes it is. Meeke, Neuville, Ostberg, Tanak ....