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4th February 2014, 21:40 #31
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Re: Current standard of WRC drivers 2014 season
Originally Posted by A.F.F."With that car, your brain can actually never keep up"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4IRMYuE1hI
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4th February 2014, 22:44 #32
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Re: Current standard of WRC drivers 2014 season
many drivers in the past made wrong assumptions...
lets not forget the late penti who claimed that Rautenbach was far more talented than Latvala...
Kubica is a nice addition but he has no serious future in the sport...
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5th February 2014, 02:06 #33
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Re: Current standard of WRC drivers 2014 season
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5th February 2014, 08:12 #34
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Re: Current standard of WRC drivers 2014 season
Originally Posted by N.O.T
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5th February 2014, 09:33 #35
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Re: Current standard of WRC drivers 2014 season
his disability will always be a huge disadvantage to be a challenger for wins, if some of the top 3-4 retire then yes maybe. plus he seems to be all over the place at the moment. He is fast and nice to watch though and he truly loves the sport so it is nice to have him.
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5th February 2014, 09:48 #36
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Re: Current standard of WRC drivers 2014 season
I don't think his disability is much disadvantage, if it would be then he surely wouldn't win stages already in Monte. Certainly it doesn't look like it's slowing him down and he also doesn't complain about it, so I think you're putting too much attention to it.
As for the "all over the place" I'm pretty sure that most drivers were/are like that at the beginning (and some were like that almost through the whole career and became legends).
Time will tell, I think his attitude (commitment, work ethics) will help him.
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Re: Current standard of WRC drivers 2014 season
Here´s my list of current standards:
Ogier: fast but make mistakes. No PS points rubbed his confidence a bit. This time he drove like a virgin on snow.
JML: Can if he stands his mind. This time it worked. Hope it lasts.
Andreas M: He has started proving his skills. Let´s see if he´s consistent.
Mikko: We´d hoped for even better. This result would be a minor though a boost for him.
Tanak: We knew he was fast.
Solberg2: Sweden is his favourite rally. But don´t underestimate him. As well as his brother.
Meeke: Good speed, but still a virgin.
Evans: Learning year. Should do WRC2 in 2014 instead, like Pontus will do.
Kubica: Virgin. And slowed down more and more during the rally. Will be good on tarmac. On gravel - we´ll see.
Breen: Well, another virgin on snow. Hopefully learned something.
Mads: Did what he should. If if wasn´t there he´d been 2nd. Approved.
Did I forget any of the top drivers?
Yes, Tidemand: Better performance in speed last year. But did what he should do this year. No faults except from deciding wrong setup from the beginning."Reis vas pät pat kaar vas kut"
Tommi Mäkinen, back in the years...
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8th February 2014, 17:07 #38
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Re: Current standard of WRC drivers 2014 season
Originally Posted by A.F.F.
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Re: Current standard of WRC drivers 2014 season
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Originally Posted by "A.F.F.":207vtrh4
Mr.Mousefart is desperately trying to pick a fight. You're adorable.Another Flying Finn
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Re: Current standard of WRC drivers 2014 season
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Neuville: Bad luck with stones hidden in snowbanks. Showed good pace and learned a lot.
Juho H: Also good pace and a 6 th maybe if wasn´t so unlucky with that hidden stone. Or maybe the car let him down. Hyundai comes out stronger after this event. I´m sure of that."Reis vas pät pat kaar vas kut"
Tommi Mäkinen, back in the years...
I admire your will Mirek to argue with the windmills here.
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