[WRC] News & rumours (part III)

[tc10a]

remember that in WRC2 they can drive 7 events out of 14. Skoda must skip some
so it´s 50/50

After the 2015 final results in WRC2 and no drivers title for the factory drivers, Skoda will definitely choose their 7 events wisely in 2016. Thats for sure. And a tyre and weather lottery in Monte Carlo might not fit into this plan. There are enough european rounds left in the season. 100% right decision and predictable. There will be still enough 'private' Fabia R5 around.

[dodge33cymru]

Still a bit pathetic, they can do the event and 7 others surely?

Hard to believe the WRC2 title is more sought after than a class win at Monte Carlo, but maybe I'm showing my age there.

[tc10a]

Still a bit pathetic, they can do the event and 7 others surely?

Hard to believe the WRC2 title is more sought after than a class win at Monte Carlo, but maybe I'm showing my age there.

Even without the factory team, a Fabia R5 win is still highly likely. The media coverage at Monte Carlo for WRC2 is nearly zero as anywhere else.

From the Top10 in WRC2 Championship 2015 only two contested in Monte Carlo (Place 8 - Breen and Place 10 - Camili).

[Mirek]

After the 2015 final results in WRC2 and no drivers title for the factory drivers, Skoda will definitely choose their 7 events wisely in 2016. Thats for sure. And a tyre and weather lottery in Monte Carlo might not fit into this plan. There are enough european rounds left in the season. 100% right decision and predictable. There will be still enough 'private' Fabia R5 around.

Still a bit pathetic, they can do the event and 7 others surely?

Hard to believe the WRC2 title is more sought after than a class win at Monte Carlo, but maybe I'm showing my age there.

Guys, I think that the decisions why they do this and don't do that are often made on completely different level than Motorsport department. My personal feeling is that the management (be it Škoda itself or VAG) simply hasn't made any decision towards 2016 yet and that they skip Monte Carlo simply because it's too early. Let's see what will come out later.

[Rally Power]

Strange choice from Skoda, if confirmed. As reported, it may be linked with VW cutting off, but the group motorsport activities weren't that affected. At least, having in mind those apocalyptic early predictions made by some over dramatic journos...

[PLuto]

I was also surprised that they will miss Monte, but decision about starting season in Sweden was made few weeks ago. And, of course, management and drivers knows (at least in basic) programme for next season...

[GigiGalliNo1]

Meeke gets 3 year deal with Citroen Racing in the WRC

[GigiGalliNo1]

Meeke to sit in 10 WRC outings in the DS3

[KiwiWRCfan]

Russian rally website reports Meeke remains with Citroen for 3 years, doing 10 WRC rounds in 2016 with private PH sports. Report suggests Toyota offer was more financially lucrative for Kris but he preferred opportunity to stay competing.

Stephane Lefebvre also expected to do 10 WRC rounds with fellow frenchman Gabin Moreau being considered as codriver

Makinen said to be disappointed but understanding of Meeke's decision.

Google translate works well off this link http://rallyzone.ru/.contents/110284...77142492/0/ru/

[RS]

Sounds like a good deal for Meeke. Good job he had Toyota to use as bargaining power!