Entrylist World Touring Car Championship 2005 - Page 2

alfan · 15 Nov 2004, 17:50 (Ref:1154241)

Well, ok Gabrio thanks for the info.

Myself, I was almost sure, that Alfa will run only 3 cars, but I thougt that Farfus will be out, after weak second part of season. It seems that they have major financial problems (no Macau entry )

E46 · 15 Nov 2004, 23:30 (Ref:1154587)

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Originally posted by FIRE
You mean Fia GT? With Maserati? Is this official confirmed?

There is nothing official in this moment (other ten-tenths forum member knows more about it, with luck he will read this and can tell more

).

JMeissner · 15 Nov 2004, 23:45 (Ref:1154598)

Great work with the list FIRE!

Gabrio · 16 Nov 2004, 09:18 (Ref:1154771)

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Originally posted by E46
There is nothing official in this moment (other ten-tenths forum member knows more about it, with luck he will read this and can tell more ).

As far as I know, AF Corse which runs the works effort this year will not run the cars next year. There should be six cars sold to clients, of which 2 or 3 will go to Scuderia Italia with works Pirelli support. Another one should be sold to a french team ( I suppose DAMS or Oreca ). Maserati is still looking for another client. As for the source, it is very reliable but sorry....cannot tell...

BSchneiderFan · 16 Nov 2004, 11:52 (Ref:1154861)

Giovanardi's departure from Autodelta would not surprise me. He fared better than his disastrous time with BMW, but the old magic (what, six titles in a row or something?) never really returned. Perhaps a new challenge will reinvigorate him.

**FIRE** · 16 Nov 2004, 11:59 (Ref:1154863)

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Originally posted by JMeissner
Great work with the list FIRE!

Thanks, your site is also great.

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Originally posted by BSchneiderFan
Giovanardi's departure from Autodelta would not surprise me. He fared better than his disastrous time with BMW, but the old magic (what, six titles in a row or something?) never really returned. Perhaps a new challenge will reinvigorate him.

Agree

**FIRE** · 16 Nov 2004, 17:48 (Ref:1155189)

@JMeissner
At your website you are saying Martin Jensen and Jens Edman will drive for Pegueot in DTC next year and Jan Magnussen and Jason Watt have to search a new team. Will this mean Magnussen and Watt will not drive for Peugeot in WTCC?

JMeissner · 16 Nov 2004, 18:13 (Ref:1155206)

I'm not really sure but I think so. I have no good view of which drivers will be with Peugeot in WTCC. But what I have heard Magnussen won't be driving touring cars...

**touringlegend** · 16 Nov 2004, 18:18 (Ref:1155213)

Re: Giovanardi - he's never had a shot at the BTCC at would be more than welcome to IMO!

E46 · 16 Nov 2004, 18:18 (Ref:1155214)

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Originally posted by JMeissner
But what I have heard Magnussen won't be driving touring cars...

I heard Magnussen could drive in Nascar.

Gabrio · 22 Nov 2004, 16:20 (Ref:1160954)

Apparently Larini has signed for Chevy. The third driver should be a young british driver.

**Craig** · 22 Nov 2004, 16:49 (Ref:1160972)

hmmmm... Huffy????

Gabrio · 22 Nov 2004, 17:38 (Ref:1161003)

No idea about the british driver. But a source told me Larini has signed last week.

**FIRE** · 22 Nov 2004, 19:58 (Ref:1161111)

From www.grandprix.com:

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A point worth noting in F1 circles

The Toyota Motor Corporation has announced to its European dealers that it is going to be spending $650m in the course of the next five years to promote its luxury brand Lexus, to take on Mercedes-Benz and BMW in their home markets...

...Perhaps it might be an idea to put some money towards an engine supply for a team in F1 with "Lexus" badging.

I would say: "It might be an idea to put some money towards an WTCC project."

rdjones · 22 Nov 2004, 20:22 (Ref:1161130)

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Originally posted by Craig
hmmmm... Huffy????

I have seen a rummour on another forum that young Mr Huff has signed a 3 year deal to drive for Seat in the WTCC....

alfan · 22 Nov 2004, 20:31 (Ref:1161137)

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Originally posted by FIRE
From www.grandprix.com:

I would say: "It might be an idea to put some money towards an WTCC project."

Or/and DTM. I'd prefer "and"

kmchow · 23 Nov 2004, 01:54 (Ref:1161417)

That HKS prepped Toyota Altezza and Rocketsports prepared Jag X Type sure looked DTM-ish!!

**FIRE** · 23 Nov 2004, 15:10 (Ref:1161813)

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Originally posted by alfan
Or/and DTM. I'd prefer "and"

A DTM project to beat Mercedes and a WTCC project to beat BMW!

nkh · 23 Nov 2004, 21:59 (Ref:1162176)

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Originally posted by JMeissner
I'm not really sure but I think so. I have no good view of which drivers will be with Peugeot in WTCC. But what I have heard Magnussen won't be driving touring cars...

There are rumours in Denmark that Jan Magnussen will be racing in DTC with a new Audi team (probably though Tom Kristensens connections with Audi and K-motorsport which would then change the name to Audi Sport Team K). Jason Watt are rumoured to being in talks with Volvo about a DTC drive.

Wouter_wh · 23 Nov 2004, 21:59 (Ref:1162177)

The Independents Team of Carly Motors doesnt have the financial backing to drive in the WTCC, they barely made this season, they skipped the race in Dubai because of budget problems, and a season with so many races in other continents will be to difficult.

Dutchman Tom Coronel his name is circulating for a place in the Chevy team. One of the reasons for that are the contacts with Kroymans, who will be responsible for the European import of Chevy's.

Greetz, Wouter

Gabrio · 23 Nov 2004, 22:12 (Ref:1162196)

I just read the new entry list speculation on 2005 WTCC....But :
Morbidelli does not have a contract with Seat Sport Italia for 2005.
Radisich is not in the frame for Chevy.
Giovanardi will not be with Alfa nor will Liuzzi.

Thommy · 24 Nov 2004, 08:45 (Ref:1162537)

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Originally posted by Wouter_wh
The Independents Team of Carly Motors doesnt have the financial backing to drive in the WTCC, they barely made this season, they skipped the race in Dubai because of budget problems, and a season with so many races in other continents will be to difficult.

Dutchman Tom Coronel his name is circulating for a place in the Chevy team. One of the reasons for that are the contacts with Kroymans, who will be responsible for the European import of Chevy's.

Greetz, Wouter

So, Carly to German's DP(W)M:confused:

Thommy · 24 Nov 2004, 08:47 (Ref:1162539)

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Originally posted by Gabrio
Giovanardi will not be with Alfa nor will Liuzzi. [/B]

So Giovanardi will be with Masarati in the GT? Or will he join Brilliance?

**FIRE** · 24 Nov 2004, 16:18 (Ref:1162881)

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Originally posted by nkh
There are rumours in Denmark that Jan Magnussen will be racing in DTC with a new Audi team (probably though Tom Kristensens connections with Audi and K-motorsport which would then change the name to Audi Sport Team K). Jason Watt are rumoured to being in talks with Volvo about a DTC drive.

K Motorsport owned by Tom Kristensen?

**FIRE** · 24 Nov 2004, 16:31 (Ref:1162890)

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Originally posted by Wouter_wh
The Independents Team of Carly Motors doesnt have the financial backing to drive in the WTCC, they barely made this season, they skipped the race in Dubai because of budget problems, and a season with so many races in other continents will be to difficult.

I was already afraid they would not enter WTCC. BTW Do you have a source for this news?

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Originally posted by Wouter_wh
Dutchman Tom Coronel his name is circulating for a place in the Chevy team. One of the reasons for that are the contacts with Kroymans, who will be responsible for the European import of Chevy's.

Greetz, Wouter

He would be a good driver for Chevrolet because he's good and experienced.

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Originally posted by Gabrio
I just read the new entry list speculation on 2005 WTCC....But :
Morbidelli does not have a contract with Seat Sport Italia for 2005.
Radisich is not in the frame for Chevy.
Giovanardi will not be with Alfa nor will Liuzzi.

That's why I have written on the list : "All the facts and speculation...".
Last year there were rumours about Morbidelli and Seat, in Australia were rumours Radisich will race in Europe, Giovanardi drove for Alfa last year. That's why I put these names on the list. I don't write that they are confirmed.

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