M-Sport Ford World Rally Teams

[RAS007]

In M-Sport nothing is certain.

Because at any moment someone else could come along who has more money.

[leighton323]

you spelled "he was not completely useless" wrong....

impressive
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adjective
evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill; grand, imposing, or awesome.
"an impressive view of the mountains"
synonyms:magnificent, majestic, imposing, splendid, spectacular, grand, august, awe-inspiring, stirring, stunning, breathtaking; stately, monumental, palatial, noble, dignified
"the hall is an impressive building"
admirable, accomplished, expert, skilled, skilful, masterly, consummate;
excellent, formidable, outstanding, first-class, first-rate, fine;
informalgreat, mean, nifty, cracking, crack, stellar, ace, wizard, amazeballs;
informalcrackerjack, badass
"they played some impressive football"

He is atleast showing improvement. The current level of the WRC means that the days when guys could come straight in and be at the front of the field are over. He's making progress and that is good.

We should be a lot more critical of the guys that seem to be stagnant at the moment such as Ostberg, Neuville and to an extent Mikkelsen. We dont doubt these guys belong in the WRC but they need to show improvement. Ostberg had his breakthrough year in 2012 and how long ago is that now and he hasnt seemed to improve since then!
Although yes, Mikkelsen had a good rally. But he is stuck at a level just below what it takes to win a wrc round on pace alone. He needs to start battling for the win.

[RAS007]

He is atleast showing improvement. The current level of the WRC means that the days when guys could come straight in and be at the front of the field are over. He's making progress and that is good.

We should be a lot more critical of the guys that seem to be stagnant at the moment such as Ostberg, Neuville and to an extent Mikkelsen. Ostberg seems to be going backwards. Remember the brillant year he had in 2012?! How long ago is that now and he hasnt seemed to improve since then!
Although yes, Mikkelsen had a good rally. But he is stuck at a level just below what it takes to win a wrc round on pace alone. He needs to start battling for the win.

Agree with you about Neuville, but something has happened to him mentally, and I think the arrival of Paddon has made it worse. He should change teams. Mikklesen has been the de facto number 3 at VW for so long, I think he drives for 3rd place, every time; he also would benefit from a change of scenery. Your comments about Ostberg, well, you're just piling on. He's at M-Sport, what the hell do you expect?

[leighton323]

Agree with you about Neuville, but something has happened to him mentally, and I think the arrival of Paddon has made it worse. He should change teams. Mikklesen has been the de facto number 3 at VW for so long, I think he drives for 3rd place, every time; he also would benefit from a change of scenery. Your comments about Ostberg, well, you're just piling on. He's at M-Sport, what the hell do you expect?

So what you're saying is that it's M-Sport's fault? They both need to take responsibility which neither are doing

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[RAS007]

So what you're saying is that it's M-Sport's fault? They both need to take responsibility which neither are doing

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When was the last time M-Sport were truly competitive? Even Ogier couldn't make the Fiesta a contender.

[leighton323]

When was the last time M-Sport were truly competitive? Even Ogier couldn't make the Fiesta a contender.

When was the last time M-Sport had a decent driver?
Latvala? Hirvonen before he went to Citroën?



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[skarderud]

Here is a pressrelease from Østberg, in norwegian.
Someone maybe translate it If its interesting.
Its about the downshiftstroubles in his car.

https://bilsport.no/trobbel-for-ostberg/

[itix]

I am convinced that Ogier would still be world champion in the Msport. He'd complain his ass off but he'd still be champion.

[Oliverk]

I am convinced that Ogier would still be world champion in the Msport. He'd complain his ass off but he'd still be champion.

Of course he would be. You can't judge cars speed from Ostbergs times.

[itix]

Everyone else seem to...