[WRC] News & Rumours (part V) 2017

[er88]

Isn't this talk about the alleged C3 suspensions problems becoming a bit ridiculous? How can a car that won at Mexico, lead at Corsica and usually ends events at the top 5 with a less experienced driver have a major issue? Honestly, the more bristish journos talk about this the more it seems they're trying to elude Meeke's erratic driving.

If the problems weren't real the team wouldn't have openly admitted it, and confirmed they have a big update planned in that department for later in the year. The team knows it, the drivers know it, ex drivers know it, and journalist and fans know there's issues.

Doesn't mean Meeke shouldn't take the blame for his offs. Portugal was a bad bad mistake considering he was looking good to take the lead on that stage. The 2nd off in Argentina was stupid as well with nothing to gain.

However I still believe the car has superb potential. Despite the engine blowing up in Corsica (something that has happened only a handful of times in Citroën's WRC history), Meeke was pretty comfortable and beating Ogier and Neuville on pure tarmac pace. The car looked great, and as you say he won in Mexico and could've won in Portugal as well...

[mknight]

Corsica was caused by a hose? disconnecting last I heard.

[car]

David Evans (U.K. Rally journo) reports on twitter that there will be some big bad news about rally.... any ideas? Meeke binned?

[noel157]

David Evans (U.K. Rally journo) reports on twitter that there will be some big bad news about rally.... any ideas? Meeke binned?

Saw that, hard to know. Unless Mikkelsen is a factor?

[EstWRC]

Yeah I just saw it too and wondered what he is trying to say. Ford not coming back? Citroen leaving?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I'd guess its some general rally issue rather than about an individual.

[AnttiL]

Citroen leaving?

My initial thought

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Citroen leaving is a possibility as I read it sees its future in the luxury/comfort car market. WRC wont fit with that...

[Watson]

It could also be that Ford won't come back and Wilson closes down the shop.

Worst case scenario from my point of view.

[tommeke_B]

It's just a tweet to sell more. Could be anything from an event that gets cancelled to next year's WRC regulations making cars slower again...