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Thread: M-Sport Ford World Rally Teams
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28th September 2018, 13:48 #2301
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Ford 'talk the talk', but won't 'walk the walk'......Their priorities are in US based series., and not WRC; though they'll jump on any bandwagon should M-Sport win anything.
I certainly don't blame Ogier for leaving; he just wants proper commitment from Ford. They can't - so he's gone somewhere were he will.
Is there a better sound than that of Porsche engined Flat-6 ???
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28th September 2018, 14:00 #2302
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28th September 2018, 14:06 #2303
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It's a shame, this whole scenario.
But cheers Andre, a few years ago Ogier at M-Sport winning a championship would not have been possible.
Ford US is ditching the Fiesta and Fiesta ST (heck, even the new Focus will only be available in quasi-SUV 'Active' trim) and the Ford Performance money is from the US, not the EU. If the Mustang was being rallied like the Gran Turismo concept, then I'm sure the FP would chuck more money in, but that's not possible.
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28th September 2018, 14:19 #2304
We will have the old M-Sport with young wolfs. I would like something like Suninen, Tidemand and Sordo.
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28th September 2018, 14:20 #2305
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We need some other manufacturer to jump in with M-Sport maybe Subaru?
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28th September 2018, 14:44 #2306
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Ford Europe are in a tough situation right now financially which probably isn't helping matters either.
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28th September 2018, 15:12 #2307
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I see the new Mk4 Focus being advertised non-stop on TV here. I dont remember the previous ones getting/needing this promotion.
Fiesta WRC success isnt going to help the other models.
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28th September 2018, 15:14 #2308
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Not even Fiesta`s own success, but brand in general.
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29th September 2018, 17:56 #2309
That's exactly what I've thought for ages.
Seriously Malcom. Find someone who is willing to pay you for your services. Some free body shells every year is peanuts for a multi billion dollar company like Ford.
I get that there is some emotional connection but one sided affection doesn't work. You are giving them a huuuuuuge amount of free advertising and they are not responding.
There must be so many manufacturers that can actually pay you for what you are doing. Find them and sign a deal.
NEW chinese MG for instance? Mitsubishi? Lancia or someone in Fiat group?
There must be someone.
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29th September 2018, 18:02 #2310
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Or start developing his own car brand
When I go to WRC event, I want to see the best drivers as always. If I want to see some national drivers, I can go to some other less popular event.. Just simple.
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