[WRC] News & Rumours 2019

**Fast Eddie WRC** · 31st December 2018, 16:14

Originally Posted by Allez Andruet

I think that's a somewhat safe bet.

Not necessarily. I dont see a lot of point in him switching to a Fiesta, either for him or M-Sport.

It's possible that he might either hire a C3 WRC (a car he knows best), or even get a drive later in the season in a 3rd factory Citroen (if they're looking for Manu points, or as back-up for Ogier...)

**able1** · 31st December 2018, 19:34

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC

Not necessarily. I dont see a lot of point in him switching to a Fiesta, either for him or M-Sport.

It's possible that he might either hire a C3 WRC (a car he knows best), or even get a drive later in the season in a 3rd factory Citroen (if they're looking for Manu points, or as back-up for Ogier...)

If driver has to change a car then Msport fiesta is the safest bet. And Breen did not look very comfortable in C3 anyway.

**deephouse** · 31st December 2018, 20:06

Originally Posted by able1

And Breen did not look very comfortable in C3 anyway.

Can you say that for a 2017 season also? He was always happy for being where he was and that he was always prasing them.

**Fast Eddie WRC** · 4th January 2019, 13:37

@TeemuSuninenRac
Our season launch in Helsinki today was a success. Lots of domestic media present, so it was exciting to show my partners for WRC season 2019 and tell about my feelings going to my first full season with a WRC car. https://t.co/nzT8HHVeNX

Very happy that @iLOQ_Group is continuing to support my rally career. Both parties are aiming high - that is one of the combining factors between us. https://t.co/fwUnFR4ULB

rp · 4th January 2019, 13:46

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC

@TeemuSuninenRac
Our season launch in Helsinki today was a success. Lots of domestic media present, so it was exciting to show my partners for WRC season 2019 and tell about my feelings going to my first full season with a WRC car. https://t.co/nzT8HHVeNX

Teemu´s aim is to be in the top six in the WRC 2019 Final Standings, so he must find some more speed also, but it´s possible...

**AnttiL** · 4th January 2019, 13:47

People on twitter noted that Teemu doesn't have anymore Red Bull decals on his shirt or cap.

**rallyfiend** · 4th January 2019, 14:05

Originally Posted by AnttiL

People on twitter noted that Teemu doesn't have anymore Red Bull decals on his shirt or cap.

He was only ever branded as Red Bull because of the deal M-Sport had with Red Bull.

Much like Camilli's car had Red Bull branding but he was not personally branded. It was just part of the broader deal.

**mknight** · 4th January 2019, 21:42

Originally Posted by rp

Teemu´s aim is to be in the top six in the WRC 2019 Final Standings, so he must find some more speed also, but it´s possible...

So far he has been doing ok. Showed speed (with risky driving) in 2017.Did learning in 2018 with occaisonal good speed moments, but also some really bad moments (Spain gravel speed).

Now he has a real challenge. He needs to show close to podium - speed in at least 2-3 rallies and improvement on others. At the same time his most direct competition will drive in the same team.

**Fast Eddie WRC** · 4th January 2019, 23:03

Looks like Suninen is really after giving his sponsors coverage and gratitude. Probably hoping they can help him do more rounds. No other drivers have done a press conference ahead of the WRC launch.

**Fast Eddie WRC** · 4th January 2019, 23:06

Originally Posted by rallyfiend

He was only ever branded as Red Bull because of the deal M-Sport had with Red Bull.

Much like Camilli's car had Red Bull branding but he was not personally branded. It was just part of the broader deal.

https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/athlet...-suninen-rally