WTCC 2014 WTCC speculation, rumours and news - Page 30

Mies7337 · 11 Feb 2014, 13:23 (Ref:3366896)

RML have only just start building the chevrolets. The cars will be ready in march. As Onyx is going to test this week with Oriola, it seems impossible to me that they will be driving RML Chevrolets. Fords seem to be the most logic option to me, but I secretly hope it to be Volvo or Alfa.

iceman-1987 · 11 Feb 2014, 15:42 (Ref:3366928)

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Originally Posted by Mies7337

RML have only just start building the chevrolets. The cars will be ready in march. As Onyx is going to test this week with Oriola, it seems impossible to me that they will be driving RML Chevrolets. Fords seem to be the most logic option to me, but I secretly hope it to be Volvo or Alfa.

i think it could be much more likely if it was the new seat leon, ford focus or renault.

Sjoestrem · 11 Feb 2014, 16:28 (Ref:3366951)

I also guess that it can be Seat Leon, Of course Seat said that they don't want to compete in the WTCC this year, but may be they have a deal with Onyx, Ford is also posibble but we will see

BTW I really hope to see Seat Leon this year on track, for me it is the most beautiful car between these new models

Rubio · 11 Feb 2014, 16:31 (Ref:3366957)

I bet he will be driving a Ford. Great that Oriola has a chance to stay in WTCC!

Jon411 · 11 Feb 2014, 16:59 (Ref:3366965)

Don't know if this has any relevance, but I am pretty sure the article on Turkington returning to the BTCC has been altered since I read it this morning on Autosport which may of held a clue as to what Onyx are going to be running:

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/112477

"I did look at my options at the end of last year - WTCC - but I knew what the right thing was for me," Turkington told AUTOSPORT. "The BTCC is on the up.

did say something like:

"I did look at my options at the end of last year - WTCC with Ford - but I knew what the right thing was for me," Turkington told AUTOSPORT. "The BTCC is on the up.

I can't remember the exact words as I read it quickly before heading out for an appointment but there was definitely a mention of Ford in it as I immediately thought of Onyx/Arena/Mike Earle.

jsmee · 11 Feb 2014, 17:39 (Ref:3366971)

Good spot Jon: copy this link to your address bar and it shows the exact quote. They changed the webpage but not the summary section posted in search results.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=I+...N87e7AanoYDICg

Jon411 · 11 Feb 2014, 17:57 (Ref:3366975)

Thanks James - I was pretty sure I had read it right but was hoping someone else could back me up somehow

Bramzel · 11 Feb 2014, 18:57 (Ref:3367007)

Nice catch! Looking forward to that then

AxelF · 11 Feb 2014, 22:21 (Ref:3367089)

Does anyone know the Onyx factore/workshop? Is it big enough or has the right amount of employees to develop a car to 2014 regulations and be ready sooner than Lada???

When did they start development then? I think, Arena was closed at the beginning of the year, so they may start again then.

The RML Cruzes are also not ready, for a test this week. I don't think, that Oriola might test a S2000 car or some other machinery...

Sjoestrem · 12 Feb 2014, 13:23 (Ref:3367347)

So, it's probably Ford, great catch, Ford could be very competitive in these new regulations. It depends of how much work Onyx did so far.

iceman-1987 · 12 Feb 2014, 13:40 (Ref:3367359)

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Originally Posted by Sjoestrem

So, it's probably Ford, great catch, Ford could be very competitive in these new regulations. It depends of how much work Onyx did so far.

it will depends also by the power that they will be able to develops and and by the drivers that onyw will have.

if they choose oriola as first driver i would like if they choose as second an expert driver

Juntos · 12 Feb 2014, 14:25 (Ref:3367376)

What is the "thing" about Mike Earle and Fords? Ford did not give Arena the supported they deserved back in the days.

Sjoestrem · 12 Feb 2014, 18:24 (Ref:3367452)

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Originally Posted by iceman-1987

it will depends also by the power that they will be able to develops and and by the drivers that onyw will have.

if they choose oriola as first driver i would like if they choose as second an expert driver

Yes, we will see how much Ford will be able to achieve. I think that Oriola is a good choice for Onyx. Despite his not too big expierience Oriola is a really good and fast driver.
But, it could be hard for Onyx to achieve top5 even with great drivers. We all know the history of two fantastic drivers and Team AON. It's impossible to win if you didn't do early tests and have a lot of money, especially this year - Onyx will have to go against the strong teams of Citroen and Honda.

iceman-1987 · 12 Feb 2014, 18:53 (Ref:3367466)

onyx has confirmed a 5 years program! i think that they wont have said this if behind them there was not a manufacture who was ready to enter officially in wtcc.

**FIRE** · 13 Feb 2014, 17:35 (Ref:3367985)

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Originally Posted by Juntos

What is the "thing" about Mike Earle and Fords? Ford did not give Arena the supported they deserved back in the days.

With TC1 being an evolution of S2000 it's not surprising Onyx will race Ford Focus'. Cheaper than developing a new car from scratch.

jsmee · 13 Feb 2014, 21:17 (Ref:3368114)

2013 ETCC driver Igor Skuz is testing Tom Chilton's Cruze WTCC in Barcelona. Could be for WTCC but also possibly ETCC.

porsche962fan · 13 Feb 2014, 21:26 (Ref:3368118)

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Originally Posted by jsmee

2013 ETCC driver Igor Skuz is testing Tom Chilton's Cruze WTCC in Barcelona. Could be for WTCC but also possibly ETCC.

isn't the Cruze banned in TC WTCC ?

jsmee · 13 Feb 2014, 21:30 (Ref:3368119)

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Originally Posted by porsche962fan

isn't the Cruze banned in TC WTCC ?

Possibly... Not sure?

Pettersson · 13 Feb 2014, 22:51 (Ref:3368193)

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Originally Posted by FIRE

With TC1 being an evolution of S2000 it's not surprising Onyx will race Ford Focus'. Cheaper than developing a new car from scratch.

Didn't the last S2000 Focuses get bought by Rotek, who sold them on to Asia when they cancelled their WTCC 2013 campaign?

Rubio · 14 Feb 2014, 13:35 (Ref:3368439)

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Originally Posted by jsmee

2013 ETCC driver Igor Skuz is testing Tom Chilton's Cruze WTCC in Barcelona. Could be for WTCC but also possibly ETCC.

Posted this in 2014 ETCC thread - the plan is to do ETCC

As for Ford, considering that it's a 5 year programm, maybe Onyx is trying to lure full manufacturer backing, just like did Arena in 2012? But, hey, let's wait for the confirmation of Fords first, though I believe it's just a matter of time

**FIRE** · 14 Feb 2014, 16:04 (Ref:3368479)

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Originally Posted by Pettersson

Didn't the last S2000 Focuses get bought by Rotek, who sold them on to Asia when they cancelled their WTCC 2013 campaign?

Yes but I assume Onyx has still the CAD drawings and knowledge of the Focus.

iceman-1987 · 14 Feb 2014, 19:02 (Ref:3368534)

hi really wonder why so much mistery. Why onyx can simply say we will run in wtcc with this car.

touring fan01 · 14 Feb 2014, 21:27 (Ref:3368563)

because its all a fantasy

thetool · 14 Feb 2014, 22:03 (Ref:3368577)

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Originally Posted by touring fan01

because its all a fantasy

It does sound like that. Certainly the driver rumoured to be with them (Turkington) isn't going to be.

Metzo · 14 Feb 2014, 22:48 (Ref:3368583)

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Originally Posted by jsmee

2013 ETCC driver Igor Skuz is testing Tom Chilton's Cruze WTCC in Barcelona. Could be for WTCC but also possibly ETCC.

some pics http://touringcars.ru/2014/02/14/etcc-taki-turbo-kruz/

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