Citroen WRT

[sonnybobiche]

I may be misremembering, but I think Citroen are way closer to the rest of the field in terms of manufacturer points than they were at the same stage last year, despite only running two cars.

That said, I found their signing Kris Meeke incomprehensible at the time, and I found their leaving WTCC and committing to WRC incomprehensible at the time, and so far they haven't done anything to make me question my initial impressions. But I'm thankful that they are in WRC and apparently staying for at least one more year. I hope they'll be a permanent fixture in the championship; they're the Ferrari of WRC.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Citroen-Sport putting in Mads Østberg in place of Meeke was no surprise... what other option was there ?

I'm happy for Mads, but he isnt going to bring any wins and isnt the answer long-term.

[ESTR]

I think that they count on Paddon or Sordo but they realize that this can't happen. So their remaining was only Ostberg and nothing else.

[RS]

Citroen-Sport putting in Mads Østberg in place of Meeke was no surprise... what other option was there ?

I'm happy for Mads, but he isnt going to bring any wins and isnt the answer long-term.

Mads is an appropriate solution for the remainder of this year, maybe next year as no.2 or no.3.. but for next year they need a number one. I don't think Craig is at that level yet.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

If Citroen cant/dont get Ogier for 2019, who is the next best option ?

IMO it's Sordo. He's driving better than ever, has great experience (also with the team), plus Spain is a huge market for Citroen road cars.

[Gregor-y]

Sordo's been such a steady number two for so long can he really lead a team at this point? Then again has he ever had the opportunity?

[Sulland]

If Citroen cant/dont get Ogier for 2019, who is the next best option ?

IMO it's Sordo. He's driving better than ever, has great experience (also with the team), plus Spain is a huge market for Citroen road cars.

Maybe Lappi is the man. Then they get a very talented man on his way up.
If they want a more secure solution, Latvala as a clear number onedriver, is still a winner imo.

[RS]

Problem for Citroen is their car is currently the least desirable for any driver, and I don't really see anyone in WRC just going somewhere for the cash.

Maybe someone like Paddon is the answer.. currently in a rut but still with potential.

Lappi I guess is under long term contract with Toyota, and frankly why would he want to leave?

And Citroen bin Meeke and take Latvala? Hmmm.

[Andre Oliveira]

Pontus or Evans?

[GigiGalliNo1]

Lappi won't be leaving the Toyota Barn