[WRC] News & rumours (part III)

[EightGear]

Well he has sort of said he has a kind of similar deal for next year compared to this year. So yes maybe some WRC rounds again in the second half of the season.

For 2017 the only thing we know about WRC is Toyota coming back and Paddon having a contract.

[French_Paulo]

Well he has sort of said he has a kind of similar deal for next year compared to this year. So yes maybe some WRC rounds again in the second half of the season.

For 2017 the only thing we know about WRC is Toyota coming back and Paddon having a contract.

Mikkelsen have a contract for 3 years too !
So, 2017 : Toyota, VW, Mikkelsen and Paddon.

So happy for Hayden ! He is a great driver!

[Simmi]

Mikkelsen have a contract for 3 years too !
So, 2017 : Toyota, VW, Mikkelsen and Paddon.

So happy for Hayden ! He is a great driver!

Ahh yes - thanks French_Paulo. Had forgotten about this. Slightly vague wording around Mikkelsen's deal but he must have something in place at least through to the end of 2017 - maybe longer.

http://www.wrc.com/en/wrc/news/june/...3--12-12-.html

[RS]

Abbring maybe selected wrc rounds+testing+ erc with new r5 i20?

Sounds good. When is the R5 due?

[bassist]

Hayden Paddon ‏@HaydenPaddon

The dream is getting closer....Over the moon to be continuing with our family at @HyundaiWRC for 3 years. Now aim ��



THE DREAM IS GETTING CLOSER Amazing to sign with our family at Hyundai Motorsport for the next 3 years! We now have the opportunity of a lifetime to focus on the #1 spot. Exciting times ahead and looking forward to sharing every one of them with you! Now time to find that extra gear and push . A big thanks to everyone that has been part of this journey over the last 20 years and I think the most exciting part is still to come.....you all helped make this happen. Thank you


very well deserved!!

Well done young man, hope you can take it to VW!!!

[Rally Power]

Don't know if it's Mitsubishi first official motorsport entry since Ralliart's close down, but MMC will be present in Baja Portalegre 500 (portuguese TT world cup round) with a prototype based on the Outlander PHEV (a plug-in hybrid SUV). Masuoka will be at the wheel.

http://autosport.pt/outlander-phev-e...asuoka=f140018

[dimviii]

Becs Williams
‏@Becsywecsy

FIA #WRC press conf: When I asked Kubica his plans for 2016 - 'I would be surprised to do WRC all season - there will be a change'

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Robert Kubica has admitted he wants to do "something different" next year, rather than continuing in the World Rally Championship.

The ex-Formula 1 driver has competed in rallying full-time for the last three years - in Citroens and M-Sport-built Fords - but he has become increasingly frustrated by the lack of opportunities to secure a factory seat.

While the Pole is likely to be seen on some rallies, a move back to circuit racing appears increasingly certain.

Asked if he had any news on his 2016 programme on the eve of Rally Spain, he said: "Yes and no.

"I don't know exactly what I will be doing, I have something in my mind.

"I would be surprised to do WRC all season - there will be a change. I don't know if I [will] do WRC at all or not, for sure there will be something different.

"I have changed a bit in my mind. Three years ago, I come back after the accident and I was looking for a new challenge - rallying was a very big challenge.

"Next year is the time to have something different and probably end up doing some different things and maybe the rally as well."

Kubica has previously stated he would be ready to step back to WRC2 to fight at the front of a category, and dovetailing a six- or seven-round rally programme with circuit racing is a strong possibility.

The 30-year-old tested DTM machinery with Mercedes in 2013 and has fielded offers from teams in a variety of categories in recent years.

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

[Rally Power]

Where ever he goes he'll keep being a true inspiration. Best luck to RK!

[N.O.T]

good decision for both Kubica and the sport, all the best to his new ventures.

[thuGG]

There is no decision for now, he will continue rallying most probably (along with something else), so hold your horses.