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[Tarmop]

I remember this talk about rude Ogier, and resentful Mäkinen+ Japanese, big interest in Tänak a few months ago...probably around Finland/ ADAC but definitely before this weeks announcments (Tänak hiring, Tommi prefering Tänak to Ogier etc.). Probably from the same user.

[racerx1979]

Listen to today's Absolute Podcast. Short interview with Kris Meeke and a small mention of team dynamics of Toyota and them not getting Ogier when he was available.

Look If I had a team I would want Ogier in a heart beat. Nobody said Ogier was rude, lol. They just don't believe he would fit in well with the team after he finished the first test and had some talks with the team. Ogier is a confident arrogant guy as he should be, yet the Toyota team philosophy and mindset is different. I'm assuming Citroen or Hyundai has a completely different dynamic. I'm also sure a person like Ogier can come into any team and boost morale etc like he has done at M-Sport. I think 2018 will answer a lot of questions. It will be another crazy fun filled year. Enjoy it!

[racerx1979]

No need for apologies, no feeling hurt…just saying that we could try to be more objective and stop moaning about the moaner. Cheers!

Btw, didn’t Latvala managed to make some changes on the Yaris before final homologation?

Yup! I thought Latvala helped with diff settings and suspension changes before Monte but could have been a lot more. It made a huge impact for Jarri as he made those changes to his liking.

[racerx1979]

And on a positive note here is a great lil video with the Sebster himself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_t8gk0w9dk

[Andre Oliveira]

M-Sport are proud to announce a collaboration with Panta Racing Fuel for the 2018 FIA Junior World Rally Championship.

The Italian fuel giant will become an official partner of the one-make Ford Fiesta R2 feeder series – working in unison with M-Sport to discover the next generation of FIA World Rally Champions.

A member of the Mol Group Italy, Panta Racing Fuel was created in 1989 and has consistently enhanced their products through the key philosophy of persistent research and development.

Supplying prestigious championships, teams and drivers, the company has grown into one of the leading competition fuels – guaranteeing excellent quality and performance at every level.

Partnering with M-Sport and the Junior WRC, Panta Racing Fuel will support rallying’s future stars – all the way to the top.

Head of Panta Racing Fuel, Luca Monico, said:

“We started our presence in motorsport in the late 1980s and have since become the official fuel supplier of several championships throughout the world.

“We have seen several drivers start their career at the Junior level to become some of the most important and famous drivers in motorsport.

“We believe in motorsport, and this is the reason why we are very happy to start our partnership with M-Sport and the Junior WRC – the starting point for drivers to become the stars of the future.”

Junior WRC Manager, Maciej Woda, said:

“We are very pleased to start this partnership with Panta which just goes to show what an important and respected series the Junior WRC is.

“We are looking to refresh the format of the Junior WRC next year and having Panta on board will help us provide an attractive package with the cars performing at their highest level.”


http://www.m-sport.co.uk/m-sport-new...y-championship

[Munkvy]

M-Sport are proud to announce a collaboration with Panta Racing Fuel for the 2018 FIA Junior World Rally Championship.

The Italian fuel giant will become an official partner of the one-make Ford Fiesta R2 feeder series – working in unison with M-Sport to discover the next generation of FIA World Rally Champions.

A member of the Mol Group Italy, Panta Racing Fuel was created in 1989 and has consistently enhanced their products through the key philosophy of persistent research and development.

Supplying prestigious championships, teams and drivers, the company has grown into one of the leading competition fuels – guaranteeing excellent quality and performance at every level.

Partnering with M-Sport and the Junior WRC, Panta Racing Fuel will support rallying’s future stars – all the way to the top.

Head of Panta Racing Fuel, Luca Monico, said:

“We started our presence in motorsport in the late 1980s and have since become the official fuel supplier of several championships throughout the world.

“We have seen several drivers start their career at the Junior level to become some of the most important and famous drivers in motorsport.

“We believe in motorsport, and this is the reason why we are very happy to start our partnership with M-Sport and the Junior WRC – the starting point for drivers to become the stars of the future.”

Junior WRC Manager, Maciej Woda, said:

“We are very pleased to start this partnership with Panta which just goes to show what an important and respected series the Junior WRC is.

“We are looking to refresh the format of the Junior WRC next year and having Panta on board will help us provide an attractive package with the cars performing at their highest level.”


http://www.m-sport.co.uk/m-sport-new...y-championship

So will this make the JWRC more expensive, or were they already on a very expensive fuel provided by another supplier? I am not sure what anyone is gaining from this...?

[the sniper]

So will this make the JWRC more expensive, or were they already on a very expensive fuel provided by another supplier? I am not sure what anyone is gaining from this...?

Surely Panta are providing the fuel for free or very cheap, hence why this deal was done?

I find it more odd that the m-sport press release page picture doesn't just omit a picture featuring the Panta logo, but fairly prominently features the Shell logo!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Good luck on WRGB guys... bring home the points !

[EstWRC]

Tänak's car got "sweet ass" this weekend.