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Thread: Silly Season 2019
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25th October 2018, 10:49 #1111
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Last edited by Fast Eddie WRC; 25th October 2018 at 10:53.
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25th October 2018, 11:14 #1112
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Miika Wuorela brought up that Breen had been offered a 2+1 deal from M-Sport on 3rd October https://www.motorsportforums.com/sho...59#post1193459
In this post from September 26th Eddie suggests that Breen stays at Citroen and T16 replies he should go to M-SportLast edited by AnttiL; 25th October 2018 at 11:20.
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25th October 2018, 11:32 #1113
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I didnt say Breen to Hyundai... quote me T16.
No-one else was saying Breen to M-Sport.[/QUOTE]
you posted this: So as the Ulsterman gets a seat, the Irishman now looks to be out of one. Where next for Breen ?
M-Sport or part-time at Hyundai seem the only choices. Or could it be full-time there and Mikkelsen dropped after his poor year...
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25th October 2018, 11:35 #1114
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25th October 2018, 13:08 #1115
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This thread has gone rapidly downhill, tragic.
On the plus side, there's a rally on and still some 2019 seats to fill. Onwards.
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25th October 2018, 13:46 #1116
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actually has.. very tragic..
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25th October 2018, 14:19 #1117
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So if Breen & Paddon do go to M-Sport as rumoured, do you guys think this is better for their futures than part seasons with Citroen & Hyundai respectively?
The advantage would obviously be guaranteed full season, gaining experience & momentum on every round rather than more pressure on every event they compete in.
The disadvantage is not being in a "factory" backed car. Citroen are going to fling money at the car now(by the sounds of it) but it looks like Breen is not going to be there to reap the rewards, and of course the Hyundai is fast as is and will continue to be developed.
The Fiesta is only going to fall behind on development as time goes on.
Of course my hope is a full season will suit both drivers (particularly Breen who hasn't got that chance yet) but only time will tell.
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25th October 2018, 14:59 #1118
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It hinges on the amount of car development budget. e.g. new aero on all cars, engine upgrades etc. If M-Sport can keep up with the development race then I feel it's a good move. If they are behind due to budget constraints then Breen and Paddon may find themselves at the bottom of the top 10.
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25th October 2018, 15:12 #1119
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I do think that Fiesta will fall behind in development.
But still it might be good for them because:
- Fiesta will still be an allround car, which can't really be said about both C3 (problems in trick conditions) and I20 (fast rallies/low grip/tarmac)
- more importantly they will be in same team with the youngest driver on the edge of establishing himself, if one of them is clearly faster than Suninen all the time in same car, it should help his employnment chances
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25th October 2018, 15:13 #1120
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For Breen I think it's a no brainer, go to MSport if thats an option. For Paddon it's more complicated, he has a strong relationship with Hyundai, not just in WRC and he might have the opinion that he could have a lasting relationship with the company after he stops driving in WRC etc. For his long term employment it might be good to stay, even if its not a full time drive...Incidentally I think Kopecky is in a similar situation with Skoda.
Yes it is. Three events this year and already two accidents. No way that everything is ok with Kalle. He was too tired of rallying at the enf of the last year and still was forced to continue part...
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