WRC 2014 : All Chat Here
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Can seen vw changing unless YML gets the boot.
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Citroen have backed him until now, so hard to see him anywhere else, at least to start with. And I thought all the VW seats were taken? But I guess when the $$$ get counted, things can change...
I only want to see Kubica in the WRC, whatever team, as long as he gets a decent car. See what he can do at the top level.
I only want to see Kubica in the WRC, whatever team, as long as he gets a decent car. See what he can do at the top level.
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He has lotos money so can go where he wants I guess
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JML seems to have a fight about him now and has stepped his game up since moving to VW so i would agree with SO & JML staying put
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Pretty sure Autosport published a story that they were approaching Kubica to undertake rounds of the WTCC alongside Loeb. If that were the case, it would be hard to see him driving in the WRC for anyone other than Citroen.
The rule change that has been enacted, so that teams no longer have to have decidated team drivers for all rounds, leaves a very fluid driver situation for next year.
The rule change that has been enacted, so that teams no longer have to have decidated team drivers for all rounds, leaves a very fluid driver situation for next year.
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Autosport seem to print a lot of rubbish most of the time though...
Never understood the point of doing a couple of rounds each in multiple series, instead of committing to a full season in one series and actually having a proper go at it... That kind of touristing is doing nobody any good...
I really hope Kubica mounts a proper challenge in WRC. Or a proper challenge in WTCC. He could do well in either. WTCC might suit him better, but not sure if the rules allow him to go there yet with his special needs.
Never understood the point of doing a couple of rounds each in multiple series, instead of committing to a full season in one series and actually having a proper go at it... That kind of touristing is doing nobody any good...
I really hope Kubica mounts a proper challenge in WRC. Or a proper challenge in WTCC. He could do well in either. WTCC might suit him better, but not sure if the rules allow him to go there yet with his special needs.
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it does the teams good for manufacturer honors.
loeb for eg. was never perfect on gravel but excelled on tar so bring him in for tar events and give the gravel stuff to a finn, thus getting the best possible score for the citroen brand in the series.
thats my view on it anyways and lets face it if citroen are pumping tens of millions into it they will want to have a PR tool to say they are the best in the world at the end of the campaign
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marcus was driving the i20 today, they are definitely not shy on spending at this project...
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Good, hope both them and Citroen can step it up and challenge VW... Too much of an RB style run-away for VW this season...
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Interesting that colin clarke doesnt say its not happening ad he is one man well in the know
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He will clearly get a drive somewhere 
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Dont think he is the right man for #1 driver however.He will clearly get a drive somewhere
He is a support driver in my eyes
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Agree. Bit of a slap in the teeth for Ostberg as well.
But, if I was running a rivate team, which M-Sport is and was dependent on external funding sources to keep the operation going, I'd make signing the most well known and visble WRC driver my priority - especially as he comes dripping with personal sponsorship.
But, if I was running a rivate team, which M-Sport is and was dependent on external funding sources to keep the operation going, I'd make signing the most well known and visble WRC driver my priority - especially as he comes dripping with personal sponsorship.
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http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/111801
a few things from this I think:
Hirvonen is either going to M-Sport or Hyundai.
Kubica is not going to Citroen
and it's put up or shut up time for Kris Meeke. I wish him well, huge potential, needs to deliver from round 1 if he wants to challenge.
a few things from this I think:
Hirvonen is either going to M-Sport or Hyundai.
Kubica is not going to Citroen
and it's put up or shut up time for Kris Meeke. I wish him well, huge potential, needs to deliver from round 1 if he wants to challenge.
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Delighted meeke is at citroen!!
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Sordo as good as confirmed for hyundai tonight
Mikko and robert for ford now id say
Mikko and robert for ford now id say
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FIA World Rally Championship
Kris Meeke, Mads Østberg and Khalid Al Qassimi to compete for Citroën Racing in 2014
Citroën Racing is delighted to announce its line-up for the 2014 World Rally Championship. Kris Meeke/Paul Nagle and Mads Østberg/Jonas Andersson will be the Citroën Total Abu Dhabi World Rally Team’s driver/co-driver pairings in the DS3 WRC next season.
Having won the World Rally Championship eight times between 2003 and 2012, Citroën Racing is to continue its involvement in WRC with two new high-potential pairings.
Kris Meeke came through the ranks of Citroën Racing’s promotional formulas, before driving a C2 Super 1600 for the brand in the Junior WRC. IRC Champion in 2009, the Northern Irishman has since made a return to the World Championship. His two 2013 appearances saw him put in some impressive performances at the wheel of the DS3 WRC. In 2014, these occasional outings will give way to a full programme, as he becomes the first British driver to race a full season since Colin McRae’s 2003 swansong with Citroën.
“It’s an incredible opportunity,” says a delighted Kris Meeke. “I’ve always been close to Citroën over the last few years. I’m really lucky to be able to work with a team that has so much experience and so many titles.”
“I have only competed in ten World Championship rallies in a WRC,” he says. “I think I’ve got some potential, but I still need to get some experience under my belt. The Citroën DS3 WRC is a terrific car and I’m going to be able to use the team’s knowledge to help me improve. I know that I’ll have to be patient in the first half of the season and learn all about the rallies that I haven’t done before.”
26-year-old Mads Østberg has already taken part in 65 WRC rallies and won the Norwegian Championship four times. With seven podium finishes to his name at world level, he notched up his first WRC victory at the Rally of Portugal in 2012.
“I am very happy and proud to be joining Citroën Racing,” explains the Norwegian. “We worked hard to get an official driver’s spot. After so many years watching Citroën win, it’s a dream come true to be part of this team.”
“Competing is the most important thing,” adds Mads. “And even though I don’t know the team or the car yet, I can recognise the worth of the guys and the Citroën DS3 WRC. Of course, I’m joining Citroën Racing to get some good results and to try and win some rallies. I’ve always shown that I could be quick. I know that the standard in the World Rally Championship is exceptionally high, but I want to be competitive!”
Like last year, Khalid Al Qassimi will take part in a selection of World Championship rallies. The driver from Abu Dhabi will line up for the races in Sweden, Portugal, Italy and Spain and will concentrate on taking part in the entire Middle East rally Championship.
“Our team line-up for the 2014 season is in keeping with our ambitions,” concludes Yves Matton, Managing Director of Citroën Racing. “Kris Meeke and Mads Østberg have followed very different career paths, but both of them are on the cusp of making it into the very top class of world rally drivers. After an initial phase of learning and getting to know each other, our goal will be to help them to improve and turn them into real contenders for victory.”
Citroën Racing will unveil its entire rally and track racing programme for 2014 on Monday 16 December, at a press conference in Versailles.
The event will be broadcast on the site
www.citroen-wrc.com
Kris Meeke, Mads Østberg and Khalid Al Qassimi to compete for Citroën Racing in 2014
Citroën Racing is delighted to announce its line-up for the 2014 World Rally Championship. Kris Meeke/Paul Nagle and Mads Østberg/Jonas Andersson will be the Citroën Total Abu Dhabi World Rally Team’s driver/co-driver pairings in the DS3 WRC next season.
Having won the World Rally Championship eight times between 2003 and 2012, Citroën Racing is to continue its involvement in WRC with two new high-potential pairings.
Kris Meeke came through the ranks of Citroën Racing’s promotional formulas, before driving a C2 Super 1600 for the brand in the Junior WRC. IRC Champion in 2009, the Northern Irishman has since made a return to the World Championship. His two 2013 appearances saw him put in some impressive performances at the wheel of the DS3 WRC. In 2014, these occasional outings will give way to a full programme, as he becomes the first British driver to race a full season since Colin McRae’s 2003 swansong with Citroën.
“It’s an incredible opportunity,” says a delighted Kris Meeke. “I’ve always been close to Citroën over the last few years. I’m really lucky to be able to work with a team that has so much experience and so many titles.”
“I have only competed in ten World Championship rallies in a WRC,” he says. “I think I’ve got some potential, but I still need to get some experience under my belt. The Citroën DS3 WRC is a terrific car and I’m going to be able to use the team’s knowledge to help me improve. I know that I’ll have to be patient in the first half of the season and learn all about the rallies that I haven’t done before.”
26-year-old Mads Østberg has already taken part in 65 WRC rallies and won the Norwegian Championship four times. With seven podium finishes to his name at world level, he notched up his first WRC victory at the Rally of Portugal in 2012.
“I am very happy and proud to be joining Citroën Racing,” explains the Norwegian. “We worked hard to get an official driver’s spot. After so many years watching Citroën win, it’s a dream come true to be part of this team.”
“Competing is the most important thing,” adds Mads. “And even though I don’t know the team or the car yet, I can recognise the worth of the guys and the Citroën DS3 WRC. Of course, I’m joining Citroën Racing to get some good results and to try and win some rallies. I’ve always shown that I could be quick. I know that the standard in the World Rally Championship is exceptionally high, but I want to be competitive!”
Like last year, Khalid Al Qassimi will take part in a selection of World Championship rallies. The driver from Abu Dhabi will line up for the races in Sweden, Portugal, Italy and Spain and will concentrate on taking part in the entire Middle East rally Championship.
“Our team line-up for the 2014 season is in keeping with our ambitions,” concludes Yves Matton, Managing Director of Citroën Racing. “Kris Meeke and Mads Østberg have followed very different career paths, but both of them are on the cusp of making it into the very top class of world rally drivers. After an initial phase of learning and getting to know each other, our goal will be to help them to improve and turn them into real contenders for victory.”
Citroën Racing will unveil its entire rally and track racing programme for 2014 on Monday 16 December, at a press conference in Versailles.
The event will be broadcast on the site
www.citroen-wrc.com
Graham
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