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Thread: [WRC] News & Rumours 2019
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14th August 2019, 13:14 #3031
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Suninen tested the Yaris before finland?
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14th August 2019, 13:27 #3032
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14th August 2019, 13:45 #3033
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14th August 2019, 14:34 #3034
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I'll put Catalunya back on my calendar once it's full tarmac again. Been to Catalunya 2 times, both times I enjoyed the tarmac stages more than the gravel ones.
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14th August 2019, 15:18 #3035
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14th August 2019, 15:29 #3036
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14th August 2019, 15:43 #3037
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I agree and can see Toyota following Hyundai's system next year by having a roster of driver's, swapping and changing them to suit particular rallies.
It seems pretty clear that these two big WRC Teams are the only serious contenders for the Manus championship for 2020.
Citroen and M-Sport dont have the money to run enough cars and drivers to compete. I can see maybe Citroen calling on Ostberg if they ever get near to the top, but that's unlikely. Therefore his best hope is to be one of the Toyota driver's supporting that team on his best events.#M-SPORTER
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14th August 2019, 15:52 #3038
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Why would Ostberg's best chance be Toyota? IF Toyota needs some "expert" to add to their line-up, it would be a tarmac expert (in case Meeke and/or Latvala are replaced). They already have what they need for Ostberg's favorite events.
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14th August 2019, 16:11 #3039
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14th August 2019, 16:14 #3040
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Outside of Citroen that don't seem to be going for manu title I'd actually say Østberg's best chance is Hyundai.
If Mikkelsen leaves somewhere else they could certainly use a driver that is good on fast gravel and is willing to do a part time season.
However, both Breen's and Mikkelsen's pace in Finland are bad news for him in that regard. Mikkelsen's pace on his worst rally makes it more likely he will stay and Breen's pace makes it likely he gets part time drive if Mikkelsen leaves.
Early to say though. If Mikkelsen still struggles on tarmac in Germany it is less likely he stays and Breen needs at least one more start in Hyundai to confirm he can perform with it. So I'd say Østberg can still be under consideration.
Fourmaux. Btw msport tested also hankook tyres https://youtu.be/DESKqpAqX5o?si=3uxWc8FrCUGMT0Pi https://youtu.be/sHetcbBQwKk?si=M7kq3bf2ar3Slhco
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