Silly Season 2019

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I also agree regarding the C3 now. Meeke won with it twice last season and it could've been 3 times if not for the mechanical issue in Corsica. It's also been on the pace this year in Finland and Turkey (at points) recently, while Breen took 2nd in Sweden and Meeke/Loeb could've been challengers for the win in Mexico. Meeke also moved into the lead in Portugal before the punctures. So it's always had the speed in certain conditions.

What they had to work on was widening the performance range of the car and improving driveability across a whole rally and more difficult conditions. They clearly have had issues with the car but after belatedly listening to their drivers feedback and finally making upgrades, I think after two seasons they are in a much better place. Now they just need a top line driver, as that is the missing piece of the puzzle. Ostberg will never be that and Breen has a long way to go.

With Seb on-board he'd drive the team forward and if they back him 100% and implement any changes he pushes for, I believe he can fight for another title as soon as next year with Citroen. It sounds like they've found a lot of extra money for Seb and if they get a long term commitment, it's great for the championship. I don't think they'd have stuck around if they weren't able to attract Seb or Thierry. Whereas Msport will more than likely always be in the WRC even if it's just with paying drivers or very young and upcoming drivers.