WRC 2016 : All Chat Here

[B6GUE]

I don't think Kubica will be in WRC next year BUT I hope I'm wrong

Just the way he was speaking after the power stage, and saying how the privates can't compete with the works teams

I would love to see him back again

 

[Cess]

Kubica isn't stupid. There's no point continuing to compete with his own team when he isn't getting any sort of results and isn't getting better. I think he'll throw the towel in and go back to circuit racing and let somebody else pay the bills and run the operation.

 

[Graham]

Here's hoping Meeke gets a deal away from ****roen and into a a better car, like the new Hyundai that's due.

 

[Cess]

I don't think the DS3 is a weak car. More that VW throw massive amounts of money at developing and testing. Also think it's unfair the way Meeke & Nagle seem(ed) to be on a permanent probation. Always having to justify the seat.

One thing that worries me about Hyundai is that they dumped Neuville pretty ruthlessly, although he did bring an element of that on himself.

 

[Graham]

citroen decided to support lord loeb with millions and neglected the main advertising board for their brand IMHO

they put this monetary pressure onto the drivers which wasnt the right thing to do.

i know the hyndai has had its teething issues but i feel next years car will be a VW matcher with the right driver, TN hasn't been great and Sordo is maybe just starting to loose his edge ?

 

[Cess]

Sordo has decent financial backing and is a steady driver and team player. Paddon is definitely one of Hyundai's main priorities and as a result, I think Neuville is a goner. He doesn't even test the car any more.

 

[Graham]

whats your line up for next year then out of interest ?

 

[jonspeed04]

3 vws drivers confirmed
Sordo paddon main Hyundai + meeke in the 3rd car if not with Citroen
Citroen : levebre + meeke or ostberg
Ford as this year .

 

[Graham]

VW - Ogier, Latvalla, Mikkleson
Hyundai - Meeke, Sordo
Citroen - Ostberg, Neuville
Ford - Evans, Paddon

 

[jonspeed04]

Paddon has signed a 3 year deal with main Hyundai team

 

[Cess]

Paddon and Mikklesen are the only 2 drivers who have stated publically that they have contracts to 2017. So Paddon will definitely be driving for Hyundai.

 

[Graham]

meeke and sordo swap places then ?

ill be surprised if tanak has a seat unless he is funding his seat

 

[jonspeed04]

I forgot Neuville in my predictions , he will end up at Citroen or stay Hyundai , ford have no money to bring him there . Tanak has pace and will come good .

 

[Graham]

And don't forget lads, contracts are easily broken

 

[KevM]

Will VW even continue with the cutbacks?

 

[Graham]

I'll be shocked if they pulled the team, red bull will be pumping millions into that gig

 

[DC.]

VW are already developing their 2017 spec Polo with Marcus Gronholm doing the driving.

They aren't going anywhere anytime soon.

 

[Graham]

VW are already developing their 2017 spec Polo with Marcus Gronholm doing the driving.

They aren't going anywhere anytime soon.

It's wide and evil looking too

 

[Cess]

It's a test mule based on the current car. Not a new car.

 

[DC.]

That's true but I don't see any other manufacturers running a test mule with a view to 2017.

 

[Sam.]

Silly season well under way. M-Sport rumoured to run a B-team with Lorenzo Bertelli.

And as it's this time of the year... where will Solberg be for 2016? Probably in RX although he wants to do Sweden in a "top" WRC.

 

[DC.]

I see his RX car is for sale. Has he a new one being built?

 

[Sam.]

I see his RX car is for sale. Has he a new one being built?

Not yet as far as I know. His race transporter was/is for sale too.

 

[Graham]

Could Solberg bring a major sponsor to M-Sport as i know Malcolm said in wales they need a major one for next year

 

[cormac81]

You do wonder if Citroen top brass are to remain interested in the WRC.

Neuville must be on the move, his general attitude/form and then being dropped for points in Wales.

Just hope Meeke gets a drive, more than deserves it.