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  1. 5th August 2019, 08:46 #2861
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    Following Eric's performance in Finland, I would be very surprised if he's ever used by M-Sport again....

    Probably time to look for someone else for Germany and Turkey....
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  2. 5th August 2019, 12:16 #2862
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    To me problem at MSport spells money. MW never offer free rides. Not in Finland either.
    So in the longtherm he will be the looser. Starting already.

    So he never got payback in any way from Finland, making Skoda selling even more R5 cars in the future...
    "Reis vas pät pat kaar vas kut"
    Tommi Mäkinen, back in the years...
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  4. 5th August 2019, 13:55 #2863
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    The problem is the new Fiesta R5. It has been off the pace in the hands of several drivers now (incl Suninen). The car itself needs to be sorted (certainly on gravel) - not just trying yet another driver.

    Also it hasnt run on a tarmac event yet so may prove much better on that surface. People who tried it at their HQ on tarmac praised it highly.

    As for the WRC Team, Evans is a big loss and that has to be taken into account. Also they do have upgrades coming on the car but they may just be taking a bit longer than expected.

    Dont panic.
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  5. 5th August 2019, 13:57 #2864
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    Quote Originally Posted by deephouse View Post
    Well at the moment they led the WRC2 Pro for manufacturers. So it's not bad at all.
    Skoda is leading PRO Manufacturer, M-Sport had 84 points lead after 5-rallies...
    "quattro best 4wd rallycar ever"
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  6. 5th August 2019, 14:00 #2865
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC View Post
    The problem is the new Fiesta R5. It has been off the pace in the hands of several drivers now (incl Suninen). The car itself needs to be sorted (certainly on gravel) - not just trying yet another driver.

    Also it hasnt run on a tarmac event yet so may prove much better on that surface. People who tried it at their HQ on tarmac praised it highly.

    Dont panic.
    That ERC Italy was on tarmac...
    "quattro best 4wd rallycar ever"
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  7. 5th August 2019, 14:04 #2866
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira View Post
    What future to R5? Hire Jan Kopecky?
    Quote Originally Posted by Sulland View Post
    Agree on Kopecky. If he wants to drive a Ford, he would give valuable input.
    I'm pretty sure that he won't be travelling to UK to do the same job as in Škoda. Besides that I feel like he doesn't want to drive anything in the future.
    Stupid is as stupid does. Forrest Gump
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  9. 14th September 2019, 17:59 #2867
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    From Suninens after stage interview today (ewrc), I must have missed something or what new aero does M-sport have here?

    "The stages were quite rough and it looks like the new aerodynamics is working well in fast stages! Let's see, it's not going to be easy to catch ten seconds but we will do our best. Anyway, fourth position wouldn't be bad."
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  10. 14th September 2019, 18:17 #2868
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    It was a joke since he was missing front splitter and half the front bumper was hanging down.
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  11. 14th September 2019, 18:30 #2869
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    Quote Originally Posted by mknight View Post
    It was a joke since he was missing front splitter and half the front bumper was hanging down.
    OK THX. just had a look at the after stage interviews as I had no chance to follow live today
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  12. 14th September 2019, 18:33 #2870
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    Finnish humor?!?
    "With that car, your brain can actually never keep up"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4IRMYuE1hI
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