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4 Sep 2006, 19:12 (Ref:1701745)
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Loeb will inevitably go on to take the title this year - but can anybody seem him being beaten next year? The way things are stacking up it doesn't look likely - why do I say this? Well:
Citroen will be back with their official works effort and a brand new car - the Xsara is supposed to be past its best in terms of development so how much quicker will the C4 be? If Subaru can't get past their reliability problems they won't be able to maintain a title push. Petter has been errratic this year as he pushes beyond his and the cars limits in an attempt to make up for the cars shortfalls. Unless the car is reliable next year will be no different. Atkinson has shown good speed on occasions but I don't think he'll be capable of living with Loeb or Petter. If Gronholm retires (is he signed up for next year?) then the Ford atack will be severely dented. This year Gronholm has been the only driver able to fight on equal terms with Seb, Hirvonen has been impressive but if Gronholm does go is he experienced enough to lead the team? Suzuki and Mitsubishi will be there too (full or part programs) but they're both using next year for development and won't be a title threat. So, what does everyone else think? Is next year a formality for Loeb or can someone (who?) push Loeb and even take the title? |
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4 Sep 2006, 20:33 (Ref:1701814)
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Gronholm is in it next year I thought? I thought he was on a two year contract?
Gronholm is the only guy who can beat loeb IMO. If he has a car that matches Citroens reliability record of course.... Solberg will never win a title again as his luck is a complete joke. Maybe Hirvonen or Sordo could step up to the plate, but that is 99.9% doubtful. |
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5 Sep 2006, 17:00 (Ref:1702487)
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i think that loeb wil have to watch out for gronholm,also sordo(he really impresed me this year) i think that subaru wil have to work on their car so that it wont break down so often.
whit the bf goodrich tyres they wil also perform better i think. mayby hirvonen wil be a bit of a threat but i dont think that he wil be ablle to compete whit seb in every rally. i hope solberg does better next year!!!! |
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5 Sep 2006, 20:07 (Ref:1702719)
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If Solberg gets a reliable car and Gronholm does stay on then we could be in for a good season
 At the moment it's only really Gronholm that can take the fight to Loeb - if more drivers are capable of taking wins then the whole series will get a boost. Loeb is in danger of turning into the Schumacher of rallying - multiple record holder but his achievements offset by the argument that he doesn't have top line opposition.
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15 Sep 2006, 08:04 (Ref:1710753)
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Look out for a certain young Norwegian called Andreas Mikkelsen. I know the top brass at Ford rate this guy very highly.
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15 Sep 2006, 09:51 (Ref:1710840)
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http://www.andreasmikkelsen.com/
A wellknown skier backed by Jim Carlsen, the former manager of Petter Solberg and the big man behind the Norway Rally. But will Ford do the same mistake they did with Petter Solberg...? 
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15 Sep 2006, 10:01 (Ref:1710849)
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And not to forget: a certain Martin Schanche JUNIOR is also involved...
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15 Sep 2006, 12:01 (Ref:1710956)
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Hopefully they will stick Mikkelsen in the stobart team and he will finnally show that Wilson just doesn't have the natural speed to make it at the top level. Stick to death of hearing that wilson is only 19 and he is only learning. Either you have the speed or you don't. That extra 10/10ths you need have to be at the top level can't be thought now matter how much experiece you have.
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15 Sep 2006, 12:28 (Ref:1710990)
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Think its maybe a bit early for Mikkelsen but hope he proves me wrong!
Sordo will be the man to watch I think! (other than loeb and marcus, and petter if they build a good car!) |
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20 Sep 2006, 00:01 (Ref:1714213)
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Talk of Atkinson possibly being Suzuki's star signing for next season - and rumours that he has already driven the SX4.
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Then again Atkinson has done less this year than last year... and I know most of that is because of the car Suzuki is a home coming, but I would want a multi year deal and no Top teir drive. otherwise he could be an Armin Schwartz. (Good, around for a long time, maybe an odd win or two, but never a serious contender) |
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24 Sep 2006, 20:32 (Ref:1717896)
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24 Sep 2006, 21:26 (Ref:1717949)
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Why do you say that David? He had problems along the way!!
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24 Sep 2006, 21:42 (Ref:1717956)
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sordo is very very quick on sealed surfaces, he can pretty much keep pace with the top two runners, however i think he lacks a bit of pace and confidence on the loose stuff, im sure that will come with time but the past few rallys havent helped his confidence at all. im sure he'll get there though
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25 Sep 2006, 07:43 (Ref:1718140)
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Also his attitude after the mistakes showed a lot of emotion, he used to be less upset when he went off. He needs to put in a couple of solid perfomances to get his confidence back. Not try too hard, just go for a finish. |
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25 Sep 2006, 18:40 (Ref:1719562)
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ooops, mind that roundabout
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