[WRC] News & rumours (part IV) 2016

[Lundefaret]

Why did they use the S60 , was it because the engine matched the Focus RS MK2?

I believe that when they started using it it was the only passenger car in the Ford system (Ford used to own Volvo) that had 4WD.

[Zermatt]

That would seem sensible - good shout on the Focus RS lets see

[Fast Eddie WRC]

like i said a week ago, its a done deal for me. where did you find the story? i couldnt find it on the website

An Italian website summed it up well for me:

"The question marks are many, starting with the car's competitiveness, the figures of the contract, a possible return of Ford to support M-Sport, or the intervention of Red Bull in the wake of Ogier. A number of items that in most cases cannot be answered at least until 2017, and therefore it's assumed that the commitment will be for one year only."

[dimviii]

DobroSport-autohebdo ‏@ericdobro · 8m8 minutes ago

@eWRCresults Seb test next week, the base is already known!

[tomhlord]

I believe that when they started using it it was the only passenger car in the Ford system (Ford used to own Volvo) that had 4WD.

Makes sense to me. They are getting a bit long in the tooth now, interested to see their replacements.

[Simmi]

Makes sense to me. They are getting a bit long in the tooth now, interested to see their replacements.

When did they debut? I remember seeing gravel crews in them back in 2003. But I'm sure they've been going longer. Mental how long they've been in use.

[Zermatt]

edited .

[EstWRC]

Ogier will put Fiesta RS WRC one level above the others. Driving skills can't be homologated.

lol...lets wait a bit...very little time for him to adjust himself in the car.

[itix]

Gary Boyd ‏@KiwiWRCfan · 3h3 hours ago

After 15 years in use MSport's fleet of Volvo 25T AWD recce cars are doing their final #WRC recce
#EndOfEraInWRC




wonder what car they will choose next.

Swedish quality

[traxx]

Local Gaponais Radio Dici Radio in France is reporting that the Ogier deal is on with tests in the area next week - contract signing on Monday next week- seems a bit tight in terms of schedule .

This media saw Petter Solberg in the Fiesta last week...
And was talking about Ogier in the car last week also...