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2 Nov 2016, 20:12 (Ref:3684847) | #51 | |
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For those who are interested in next season, the latest tweets by this guy is very, very interesting.
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5 Nov 2016, 18:32 (Ref:3685576) | #52 | ||
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6 Nov 2016, 12:43 (Ref:3685935) | #53 | |
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Big talk is Ogier to M-Sport, as Citroen, despite interest, are unlikely to change their lineup.
In other news the running order ruling is going back to 2014 rules and some people aren't happy as Ogier still won the title despite his moaning on the subject. Also the powerstage points are now for the top 5 |
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7 Nov 2016, 08:27 (Ref:3686155) | #54 | |
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How on earth can M-Sport afford Ogier? Are they going to pay him in Kendal Mint cakes.....??
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7 Nov 2016, 09:08 (Ref:3686169) | #55 | ||
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7 Nov 2016, 09:45 (Ref:3686183) | #56 | ||
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That is fair enough really, VW pulled the plug after contracts were signed, so hilariously they are still paying a lot of their team I would think. And they are pulling out to save face and money, lol!
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7 Nov 2016, 09:51 (Ref:3686185) | #57 | ||
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They're paying the drivers, they're keeping the team members on and they've built the cars for next year. So not a huge saving on offer really.
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9 Nov 2016, 05:37 (Ref:3686673) | #58 | ||
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Just saw the 2017 cars on Youtube and all i can say is WTF?
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10 Nov 2016, 09:01 (Ref:3686925) | #59 | ||
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Fiesta testing in proper Monte conditions:
https://youtu.be/9lce9jd_wWc Hard to gauge from the videos so far, but the engine notes of the newer cars do seem a bit more distinctive. |
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10 Nov 2016, 22:07 (Ref:3687044) | #60 | |
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Just a wild rumor, but it would make me really happy if it happens. Red Bull might buy the VW WRC department and run their cars next year.
http://ltmsport.com/red-bull-might-v...t/#comment-199 |
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10 Nov 2016, 23:15 (Ref:3687053) | #61 | ||
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11 Nov 2016, 18:09 (Ref:3687227) | #62 | |
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I hope it happens, seems such a waste to have fully built cars not racing
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16 Nov 2016, 12:18 (Ref:3688485) | #63 | ||
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Seen a few posts on Facebook saying that Ogier will test an M-Sport Fiesta next week. Would like to see the story reported by a reputable source before I get too excited, but very interesting news if true.
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23 Nov 2016, 23:28 (Ref:3690616) | #64 | ||
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That was my first thought too, they have an non factory F1 Team as well. Add in a EKS Audi WRX and VW WRC team and there you go... Let VW do some sponsoring in terms of technology and you're there... |
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24 Nov 2016, 15:13 (Ref:3690741) | #65 | |
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Ogier testing the Toyota - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-WyZkZNmKs
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25 Nov 2016, 20:39 (Ref:3691021) | #66 | |
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Exciting but maybe odd news being one event. Petter Solberg told local newspaper NWT in Sweden that he wants to do Rally Sweden.
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25 Nov 2016, 21:04 (Ref:3691031) | #67 | |
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He has done that before in an classic car. Doesn't clash with WRX...
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25 Nov 2016, 21:07 (Ref:3691033) | #68 | ||
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Am I the only one that thinks the new WRC cars seem to sound higher revving than the old 2.0 WRC cars. |
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25 Nov 2016, 21:31 (Ref:3691038) | #69 | ||
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He wouldn't exactly need a plan were he aims to do a classic rally, he could do one anytime he wants. He could use an old WRC car of course, nothing is confirmed. But I guess he wants to try out the new car regulation. |
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30 Nov 2016, 01:05 (Ref:3692247) | #70 | |
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Not 2017, but I guess I'll put this here. Did I mention I love Rally Kenya?
http://www.autosport.com/news/report...in-wrc-in-2019 |
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30 Nov 2016, 08:17 (Ref:3692298) | #71 | ||
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Great plan
But if you think its gonna be anything like the old Safari you are mistaken!!! |
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30 Nov 2016, 13:04 (Ref:3692346) | #72 | |
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There would be little point if it was like it was in it's final days in the WRC. They should make it a one off endurance rally, then it would be a proper test
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30 Nov 2016, 16:15 (Ref:3692419) | #73 | ||
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Kenyan politicians should ring ASO, not FIA.
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1 Dec 2016, 10:30 (Ref:3692649) | #74 | ||
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Exactly! If it's your generic 2 & a bit days WRC event - then why bother?? Make it a proper Endurance event, or don't bother.
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1 Dec 2016, 12:06 (Ref:3692666) | #75 | ||
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Whilst I agree that a proper 'Safari Rally' would be great it's not going to happen. However, surely getting a WRC event back in Africa would be good for the sport? The more continents visited the more of a 'world' championship it would be.
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