[WRC] News & rumours (part II)

[amilk]

any news from Solberg brothers? big silence from both of them

[Buzz Lightyear]

any news from Solberg brothers? big silence from both of them

and the stobart team...

[Krigen]

I haven't seen much about Andersson neither in the WRC nor IRC rumours, as much as I have been reading them. Can anyone tell, what are his plans for 2010? Last year he had just merely one Sweden outing as well IIRC. It would be a shame if such a fast driver is left out in the cold.

He will start this weekends first NM round Sigdalsrally with Lancer GrpN... He won this rally last year with Fabia wrc

[Motorsportfun]

Petter Solberg said he found the necessary budget to compete all the 2010 season.

I think also Matthew Wilson will be confirmed for 2010 in a Stobart-run Ford Focus. Same for Rautenbach with a PH-Sport C4 WRC.

[bennizw]

According to Norwegian media, Henning Solberg and Cato Menkerud have split as driver and co-driver. Menkerud is supposed to be in discussions with two driver about a drive in this season's championship. So far it seems Henning hasn't been able to get hold of a replacement.

[MJW]

According to Norwegian media, Henning Solberg and Cato Menkerud have split as driver and co-driver. Menkerud is supposed to be in discussions with two driver about a drive in this season's championship. So far it seems Henning hasn't been able to get hold of a replacement.
Or does this mean Henning is headed for ERC rallycross (no co-driver required)and Cato wants to stay in rallying, who knows maybe partnering PG, if PG is joining Petter's team?

[bennizw]

That's a good guess MJW, but I don't think PG has found the money to join Petter for the year.

[amilk]

Cato was in the role of co-driver "only" or there was some money behind him?

[JFL]

He was a co-driver "only".. I don't think he brought any sponsors.. He got a normal paycheck. Same with Henning, but previos years they raced for no money..
They are still good friends... So I just guess they both needed a change.. thats all.

[swordsman]

He was a co-driver "only".. I don't think he brought any sponsors.. He got a normal paycheck. Same with Henning, but previos years they raced for no money..
They are still good friends... So I just guess they both needed a change.. thats all.

May be true, but on the other side you'd never say anything else. That's like the thing that you never blame a co-driver mistake for going off the road, even if it's obvious. Unwritten laws of rallying... So the may be as much non-friends as friends. :)

[JFL]

http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=no&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http://www.vg.no/sport/motor/artikkel.php%3Fartid%3D593109&sl=auto&tl=en

[swordsman]

http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=no&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http://www.vg.no/sport/motor/artikkel.php%3Fartid%3D593109&sl=auto&tl=en

I love the header: "Henning Solberg lost map browser"

Map browser? Major LOL.

[Simmi]

May be true, but on the other side you'd never say anything else. That's like the thing that you never blame a co-driver mistake for going off the road, even if it's obvious. Unwritten laws of rallying.

I think a few top drivers must not have read this unwritten law!

[swordsman]

I think a few top drivers must not have read this unwritten law!

That's true, I suspected that comment would come - but those situations are still rare. If you ask most of them, they would never blame their co-driver.

[Viking]

I think a few top drivers must not have read this unwritten law!

Starting at the wery top...

[Rallyper]

Starting at the wery top...

Jepp, SL in Japan a few years ago. And he was right about the situation, even if he could have obeyed the unwritten rule, he was too upseth to think clear.

[Juha_Koo]

What a shame, I've always liked Henning's and Cato's style. Good to hear they're still friends though.

And addition to the driver-codriver discussion, Mikko's comments to Jarmo in Greece 2007 after the late pacenote incident that caused a crash were "That was your first mistake with me. Don't worry, I've done dozens of mistakes during our journey."

[Simmi]

What a shame, I've always liked Henning's and Cato's style. Good to hear they're still friends though.

And addition to the driver-codriver discussion, Mikko's comments to Jarmo in Greece 2007 after the late pacenote incident that caused a crash were "That was your first mistake with me. Don't worry, I've done dozens of mistakes during our journey."

Great attitude from Mikko.

[Helstar]

The best is Gigi anyway xD

[Barreis]

Gigi should be ban 'cos of his unsport beahviour to codriver..

[amilk]

Delecour's co-driver could have also some memories.........

[Barreis]

GB 2002? That's nothing against punching and breaking nose..

[Simmi]

Pons drove his co-driver to tears in Deutschland 2006. If he hadn't been yelling at his co-driver he probably wouldn't have speared off into the vines!

[Macd]

Pons drove his co-driver to tears in Deutschland 2006. If he hadn't been yelling at his co-driver he probably wouldn't have speared off into the vines!

If the co-driver kept his place in the notes it would not have happened.

[Barreis]

BUT he didn't fire him until the rest of the season.. :)

[Helstar]

Gigi should be ban 'cos of his unsport beahviour to codriver..
Yes, and also a fine of 100 millions euro and why not death sentence !

Get real man :)

[GigiGalliNo1]

Rally Buzz says Gigi Galli and/or P-G Andersson will drive along side with Petter Solberg's Team..

Could it just be rumor as I've read it else where too....?

http://www.rallybuzz.com/fia-wrc-2010-mt-entries/

[Juha_Koo]

If the co-driver kept his place in the notes it would not have happened.

You can clearly see it even from the onboard that the corner tightens. Pons went into the corner like as it was flat. Pons' temperament caused the crash.

Remember that in Finland 2005 Marcus drove the fastest time to the Vellipohja stage where Timo hurt his back. Bosse was driving without pacenotes for the majority of the stage.

Here in Finland we have this thing called "tiesilmä". ;)

[cali]

You can clearly see it even from the onboard that the corner tightens. Pons went into the corner like as it was flat. Pons' temperament caused the crash.

Remember that in Finland 2005 Marcus drove the fastest time to the Vellipohja stage where Timo hurt his back. Bosse was driving without pacenotes for the majority of the stage.

Here in Finland we have this thing called "tiesilmä". ;)

Well Marcus sort of knew that stage too, but You are right - there is a big difference between drivers and we surely cannot compare Bosse and Pons :D Also I remember Markko driving bonnet up and still posted very good stagetime in Greece (2003?)

[RS]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80767

How come Citroen Juniors are a "manufacturer" rather than a "WRC team"?

Is it so Kimbo and Ogier can use the latest spec cars?

[Viking]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80767

How come Citroen Juniors are a "manufacturer" rather than a "WRC team"?

Is it so Kimbo and Ogier can use the latest spec cars?

This is the FIA press release

Press Release
2010 FIA World Rally Championship
07/01/2010

FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP FOR MANUFACTURERS

LIST OF ENTRANTS




ENTRANT

CITROËN TOTAL WORLD RALLY TEAM Sébastien LOEB (F)

CITROËN TOTAL WORLD RALLY TEAM TBA

BP FORD ABU DHABI WORLD RALLY TEAM Mikko HIRVONEN (FIN)

BP FORD ABU DHABI WORLD RALLY TEAM TBA

CITROEN JUNIOR TEAM Sébastien OGIER (F)

CITROEN JUNIOR TEAM DRIVER Kimi RAIKKONEN (FIN)



The final registration date for WRC Teams to contest the FIA World Rally Championship for Manufacturers is 16 March 2010.

[Tomi]

Well Marcus sort of knew that stage too, (2003?)

Not really, the back injury would not have happen if he would have known.

[Viking]

Henning Solberg

"If things work out then I will have a girl in the car with me this year," he said. "It will be good for me, and for the sport too - at the moment there are no females competing at this level."

http://www.wrc.com/jsp/index.jsp?lnk=101&id=6707&desc=Henning+Solberg+and+co-driver+Cato+Menkerud+split

[Mitch555]

Veronica Engan perhaps?

[RS]

This is the FIA press release

Press Release
2010 FIA World Rally Championship
07/01/2010

FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP FOR MANUFACTURERS

LIST OF ENTRANTS




ENTRANT

CITROËN TOTAL WORLD RALLY TEAM Sébastien LOEB (F)

CITROËN TOTAL WORLD RALLY TEAM TBA

BP FORD ABU DHABI WORLD RALLY TEAM Mikko HIRVONEN (FIN)

BP FORD ABU DHABI WORLD RALLY TEAM TBA

CITROEN JUNIOR TEAM Sébastien OGIER (F)

CITROEN JUNIOR TEAM DRIVER Kimi RAIKKONEN (FIN)



The final registration date for WRC Teams to contest the FIA World Rally Championship for Manufacturers is 16 March 2010.

In other words, Autosport story is wrong and Citroen Juniors will be a normal WRC team and not a manufacturer? It's just that they registered early and Stobart, Munchis e.t.c. have not done so yet?

[Rallyper]

You can clearly see it even from the onboard that the corner tightens. Pons went into the corner like as it was flat. Pons' temperament caused the crash.

Remember that in Finland 2005 Marcus drove the fastest time to the Vellipohja stage where Timo hurt his back. Bosse was driving without pacenotes for the majority of the stage.

Here in Finland we have this thing called "tiesilmä". ;)

Tiesilmä = roadeye ;)

[swordsman]

Veronica Engan perhaps?

I would say Maria Andersson. She has more experience and has just quit with Anders Gröndal (where Engan just joined!)... A longer explanation on my blog.

[Viking]

I would say Maria Andersson. She has more experience and has just quit with Anders Gröndal (where Engan just joined!)... A longer explanation on my blog.

Ilka Minor maybe?? But I can`t see Henning understanding her notes :)

[Micke_VOC]

PG is testing for Swedish rally this weekend in first round of Norwegian Championship , according to http://www.nwt.se , he will test if the Evo 9 its faster or slower than Brynildssens Skoda S2000... then he will decide what car he will use in Rally Sweden.

And he have plan to do Sardinia in IRC with a S2000 car....

+ He will do ice-notes for Wilks in Monte.

Link to article:
http://nwt.se/sport/article640302.ece

[Viking]

PG is testing for Swedish rally this weekend in first round of Norwegian Championship , according to http://www.nwt.se , he will test if the Evo 9 its faster or slower than Brynildssens Skoda S2000... then he will decide what car he will use in Rally Sweden.

And he have plan to do Sardinia in IRC with a S2000 car....

+ He will do ice-notes for Wilks in Monte.

Link to article:
http://nwt.se/sport/article640302.ece

What will he do if Mikkelsens Subaru "cup-car" is faster than them both?? :D

[serial jeff]

PG is testing for Swedish rally this weekend in first round of Norwegian Championship , according to www.nwt.se (http://www.nwt.se) , he will test if the Evo 9 its faster or slower than Brynildssens Skoda S2000... then he will decide what car he will use in Rally Sweden.

And he have plan to do Sardinia in IRC with a S2000 car....

+ He will do ice-notes for Wilks in Monte.

Link to article:
http://nwt.se/sport/article640302.ece

So he presumably wont be teaming up with Petter?

[Barreis]

No Latvala on the list (for now).. :)

[Rallyper]

No Latvala on the list (for now).. :)

What...!?

Could you develop that comment? :confused:

[RS]

PG is testing for Swedish rally this weekend in first round of Norwegian Championship , according to http://www.nwt.se , he will test if the Evo 9 its faster or slower than Brynildssens Skoda S2000... then he will decide what car he will use in Rally Sweden.

And he have plan to do Sardinia in IRC with a S2000 car....

+ He will do ice-notes for Wilks in Monte.

Link to article:
http://nwt.se/sport/article640302.ece

Thanks, interesting news.

I guess that means he could be looking to drive the Proton on Sardinia since they just announced that they will start their 2010 programme there.

Ps. Where will I be able to find online results from this weekend's rally?

[Barreis]

What...!?

Could you develop that comment? :confused:

No need.. Don't like him and that's all.. :)

[SubaruNorway]

It's almost done that it will be Ilka Minor who co drives for Henning


http://www.vg.no/sport/motor/artikkel.php?artid=586442

[Barreis]

She can change a wheel.. xd

[Juha_Koo]

It's almost done that it will be Ilka Minor who co drives for Henning


http://www.vg.no/sport/motor/artikkel.php?artid=586442

Interesting... So Henning does not only change the codriver but also the language of the notes. It's going to be an interesting change to English (with a bit of that well known Austrian accent). Some additional notes in Norwegian wouldn't be too difficult to use IMHO, I'm sure Ilka can read "ikke cut" etc. without problems.


She can change a wheel.. xd

Actually she can do much more... She's an engineer if I remember correctly.

[OldF]

No need.. Don't like him and that's all.. :)

JML seems to be a PIYA for some reason. I must say that I don’t have in my mind any single driver that I could say “I don’t like him at all”.

BTW, there was one years ago but he was a Finnish driver.

[Tomi]

No Latvala on the list (for now).. :)

He is in england with mikko in case you miss him so much.

[Barreis]

He can stay there.. xd

[Viking]

Thanks, interesting news.


Ps. Where will I be able to find online results from this weekend's rally?

I think there will be results (more or less online) here:

http://www.sigdalsrally.no/resultater

Sigdalsrally starts tomorrow 0800 local time.

[VFTS]

I think there will be results (more or less online) here:

http://www.sigdalsrally.no/resultater

Sigdalsrally starts tomorrow 0800 local time.

There is a thread about the Norwegian championship in the European Rallying section.

[Helstar]

Not really, the back injury would not have happen if he would have known.
The co-driver can't hold to the steering wheel like the driver, that's the reason.

[Tomi]

The co-driver can't hold to the steering wheel like the driver, that's the reason.
No, that place has not been driven in competition before, and during recce the cars did not jump there because off the speed limit, many others did hurt their back too, in the same place because of that. A jump is not a problem if co-driver know it in advance.

[Halvis]

You can clearly see it even from the onboard that the corner tightens. Pons went into the corner like as it was flat. Pons' temperament caused the crash.

Remember that in Finland 2005 Marcus drove the fastest time to the Vellipohja stage where Timo hurt his back. Bosse was driving without pacenotes for the majority of the stage.

Here in Finland we have this thing called "tiesilmä". ;)

I also remember the incident (Acropolis 2002) where Petters steering wheel almost came off, and Petter drove without pacenotes as Phil first found the tools, then tightened the steering wheel while driving. Unbeliaveble pictures:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWVR2VV11Yc

I think they got 2nd on stage despite this.

[Juha_Koo]

No, that place has not been driven in competition before, and during recce the cars did not jump there because off the speed limit, many others did hurt their back too, in the same place because of that. A jump is not a problem if co-driver know it in advance.

Spot on. Daniel Elena was short of breath for the next kilometre or so after the jump.

[jbmarcus21]

Henning with Ilka in 2010 ? http://www.vg.no/sport/motor/artikkel.php?artid=586442

http://www.facebook.com/pages/PLANETEMARCUSCOM/206160890732?ref=nf

[Cloverleaf]

Henning with Ilka in 2010 ? http://www.vg.no/sport/motor/artikkel.php?artid=586442
I can't see any point of it. Henning is used to use pacenotes in his native language and now with a german accented english speaking austurian co driver, whose wrc experience is limited by sitting alongside a sole driver called Manni has no point whatsoever.

[EavesFan09]

Noticed on the SWRC thread a post which has Michael Kosciuszko running with Dynamic World Rally Team in a Ford Fiesta. Is this official?

[Rallyper]

I can't see any point of it. Henning is used to use pacenotes in his native language and now with a german accented english speaking austurian co driver, whose wrc experience is limited by sitting alongside a sole driver called Manni has no point whatsoever.

Yeah, agree to that. What´s the point? He should have chosen Maria Andersson if Kato didn´t want to play anymore for what reason it may have been.

[Tomi]

Yeah, agree to that. What´s the point? He should have chosen Maria Andersson if Kato didn´t want to play anymore for what reason it may have been.

Well, the speed of henning has not been so good as when he started in wrc, maybe he just want a change to wake up, its not nesessairy anyones fault, or drama behind it.
Sometimes just a change can help to get the driver back on track, and its easier to change co-driver than driver too.

[JFL]

Well, the speed of henning has not been so good as when he started in wrc, maybe he just want a change to wake up, its not nesessairy anyones fault, or drama behind it.
Sometimes just a change can help to get the driver back on track, and its easier to change co-driver than driver too.

Spot on! :) And maybe some testing before the rallies will help a littlebit too..

[Tomi]

Spot on! :) And maybe some testing before the rallies will help a littlebit too..

1 year ago there was big news here on the forum, henning clamed that he has now a contract that includes also testing.

[jbmarcus21]

Toni Gardemeister Facebook news : He will drive Monte Carlo with Punto S2000 ;)

[JFL]

1 year ago there was big news here on the forum, henning clamed that he has now a contract that includes also testing.
He got one test I think.. Before Rally Norway, and I guess everybody remember how that turned out.. Let's hope for more this year..

[ProRally]

Toni Gardemeister Facebook news : He will drive Monte Carlo with Punto S2000 ;)

Strange he is not on entry list ...... maybe they 'forced' something....

[Mirek]

Do You have access to real entry list?

[OldF]

Toni Gardemeister Facebook news : He will drive Monte Carlo with Punto S2000 ;)


http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=fi&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mtv3.fi%2Furheilu%2Fralli%2Fuut iset.shtml%2Farkistot%2Fralli%2F2010%2F01%2F103044 0&sl=fi&tl=en

Lempikilpailuni = favourite rally

[Barreis]

http://www.rallybuzz.com/wrc-entrants-update/

[morganmilan]

http://www.rallybuzz.com/wrc-entrants-update/
I´m afraid these are the entrants for 2009 :p

[Barreis]

Wrong link.. :)

[ProRally]

http://www.fia.com/en-GB/mediacentre/pressreleases/wrc/2010/Pages/jwrc_2010.aspx
http://www.fia.com/en-GB/mediacentre/pressreleases/wrc/2010/Pages/pwrc_2010.aspx
http://www.fia.com/en-GB/mediacentre/pressreleases/wrc/2010/Pages/s2000_teams.aspx

[Viridian Black]

phwoar!! check out the number of j-wrc entrants. i bet that will be exciting.............

[N.O.T]

Pwrc and Jwrc are long way dead...only reason for existing for some time now is for rich useless nobodies getting some fake glory for their sponsors and some papaer awards.

[sollitt]

NOT, you are an absolute treat! How wonderful that we can expect the same from you in 2010 that we enjoyed in 2009. Keep up the good work.

[jbmarcus21]

Marcus & Timo to prepare WRC Swedish Event, will drive Svully Dhabi Rally in Norway (End of January) : http://planetemarcus.free.fr/saison2010.htm

[manta400]

Came across a secret test yesterday!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ycd8miYrD2o

[ProRally]

Came across a secret test yesterday!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ycd8miYrD2o

:D :D :D try explaining the homologation papers :D :D

[EavesFan09]

phwoar!! check out the number of j-wrc entrants. i bet that will be exciting.............

Doesn't say much though about who will run with what team and with what. I assume that Loic Mattei, Egoi Eder Valdez Lopez and Tdor Slavov are all Privateers running as themselves rather like the Pirelli Star drivers in the SWRC.

[pantealex]

Doesn't say much though about who will run with what team and with what. I assume that Loic Mattei, Egoi Eder Valdez Lopez and Tdor Slavov are all Privateers running as themselves rather like the Pirelli Star drivers in the SWRC.

You are right, except that Pirelli Stars are in PWRC (group N mitsu and subaru with turbo) not in SWRC (S200 cars ford fiesta, skoda fabia, peugeot 207, fiat punto without turbo)

[noel157]

Came across a secret test yesterday!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ycd8miYrD2o

VW also conduct secret test for their service crews for Sweden 2012....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Va3-NfJSRc

[Salist]

VW also conduct secret test for their service crews for Sweden 2012....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Va3-NfJSRc

CRAZY BOYS... :) :) :)

[GigiGalliNo1]

VW also conduct secret test for their service crews for Sweden 2012....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Va3-NfJSRc

nice work

[Langdale Forest]

Came across a secret test yesterday!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ycd8miYrD2o

That is not a secret test.

[manta400]

hello how old are you? its a bit of light hearted humour, you posted threads on where is gigi galli and roman kresta, search the forum you will find your answers. Do you honestly think chrysler would put a huge voyager? having a bit of fun with my kids. :rolleyes:

[manta400]

thats is fantastic filming better than Dave!!!! where did you do that, hilarious

[WRCfan]

Haha those are quite good! Nothing like a bit of a laugh to get your day started!

[Hartusvuori]

Jean Todt have hired 4-time world champion Juha Kankkunen as FIA's rally consultant - whatever that means.

Google translated story by Finnish MTV3. (http://translate.google.fi/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=fi&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mtv3.fi%2Furheilu%2Fralli%2Fuut iset.shtml%2Farkistot%2Fralli%2F2010%2F01%2F103164 0&sl=fi&tl=en)

[Simmi]

Jean Todt have hired 4-time world champion Juha Kankkunen as FIA's rally consultant - whatever that means.

Google translated story by Finnish MTV3. (http://translate.google.fi/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=fi&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mtv3.fi%2Furheilu%2Fralli%2Fuut iset.shtml%2Farkistot%2Fralli%2F2010%2F01%2F103164 0&sl=fi&tl=en)

Good that Jean wants to get some ex-drivers involved. It was good to see Sainz included in that round table meeting in December and now this news. I fully support this, assuming that Juha has been keeping his finger on the pulse which I'm sure he has. He has more knowledge and experience in his little finger than most of the people involved in making motorsport decisions.

[Buzz Lightyear]

Jean Todt have hired 4-time world champion Juha Kankkunen as FIA's rally consultant - whatever that means.

Google translated story by Finnish MTV3. (http://translate.google.fi/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=fi&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mtv3.fi%2Furheilu%2Fralli%2Fuut iset.shtml%2Farkistot%2Fralli%2F2010%2F01%2F103164 0&sl=fi&tl=en)

Wonder why he didnt hire Ari Vatanen?!

[alleskids]

Michal Kosciuszko was in negotiation with Skoda Auto Poland SA, but Skoda Poland decided to ride with Leszek Kuzaj, who will do the Polisch championship. So the changes growe that Kosiuszko will drive a Ford Fiesta in SWRC. Has Michael Solowow plans to do SWRC with his Peugoet 207, or is it a one off start?

[Simmi]

Wonder why he didnt hire Ari Vatanen?!

I thought about this too. Maybe after both running for the top job it might be seen as a slap in the face? Or maybe he had other plans.

Ari would be a good guy who could use his diplomatic skills to get things done. Rally is his area of expertise so it would be a shame for that to go to waste. Todt could extend an invite to Ari. It would be a nice little Peugeot Talbot Sport reunion.

[Tomi]

I thought about this too. Maybe after both running for the top job it might be seen as a slap in the face? Or maybe he had other plans.

Ari would be a good guy who could use his diplomatic skills to get things done. Rally is his area of expertise so it would be a shame for that to go to waste. Todt could extend an invite to Ari. It would be a nice little Peugeot Talbot Sport reunion.

Maybe because Kankkunen has no bonds to anyone involved, also Juha has a long perspective, and is a credible guy for the job.

[RICARDO75]

Michal Kosciuszko was in negotiation with Skoda Auto Poland SA, but Skoda Poland decided to ride with Leszek Kuzaj, who will do the Polisch championship. So the changes growe that Kosiuszko will drive a Ford Fiesta in SWRC. Has Michael Solowow plans to do SWRC with his Peugoet 207, or is it a one off start?

In autoklub.pl, says that Michal Solowow wil enter on Arctic Lapland Rally and Sweden, before the start of polish championship

[ProRally]

Michal Kosciuszko was in negotiation with Skoda Auto Poland SA, but Skoda Poland decided to ride with Leszek Kuzaj, who will do the Polisch championship. So the changes growe that Kosiuszko will drive a Ford Fiesta in SWRC. Has Michael Solowow plans to do SWRC with his Peugoet 207, or is it a one off start?

Kosciuszko entered the SWRC as Dynamic World Rally Team and will run Fiesta S2000

[tolis]

In autoklub.pl, says that Michal Solowow wil enter on Arctic Lapland Rally and Sweden, before the start of polish championship
It's also written in his website... ;)
http://www.cersanitrally.pl/index1.php/Strony/Pokaz/kalendarium

[Micke_VOC]

Patrik Flodin will start in Pwrc in Rally Sweden with Aki Teiskonens Mitsubishi.

Source: http://www.patrikflodin.com

[EavesFan09]

SWRC 2010

Egio Eder Valdes Lopez (Estonia)
Co Driver: Danial Lucas
Team: ???
Car: Subaru Impreza

Loic Matell (Corsica)
Co Driver: ??
Team: ??
Car: ??

Todor Slavov
Co Driver: ??
Team: ??
Car: ??

??
Co Driver: ??
Team: SAAB Motorsport
Car: ??

Patrik Flodin
Co Driver: ??
Team: Aki Teiskonens Mistubishi
Car: Mitsubishi Evo (??)

The SWRC looks a bit healthier already.

[J.Lindstroem]

SWRC 2010

??
Co Driver: ??
Team: SAAB Motorsport
Car: ??



Have i missed something? ;)

[modri dirkac]

SWRC 2010

Egio Eder Valdes Lopez (Estonia)
Co Driver: Danial Lucas
Team: ???
Car: Subaru Impreza

Loic Matell (Corsica)
Co Driver: ??
Team: ??
Car: ??

Todor Slavov
Co Driver: ??
Team: ??
Car: ??

??
Co Driver: ??
Team: SAAB Motorsport
Car: ??

Patrik Flodin
Co Driver: ??
Team: Aki Teiskonens Mistubishi
Car: Mitsubishi Evo (??)

The SWRC looks a bit healthier already.

SWRC? :p

[Mirek]

SWRC 2010

Egio Eder Valdes Lopez (Estonia)
Co Driver: Danial Lucas
Team: ???
Car: Subaru Impreza

Loic Matell (Corsica)
Co Driver: ??
Team: ??
Car: ??

Todor Slavov
Co Driver: ??
Team: ??
Car: ??

??
Co Driver: ??
Team: SAAB Motorsport
Car: ??

Patrik Flodin
Co Driver: ??
Team: Aki Teiskonens Mistubishi
Car: Mitsubishi Evo (??)

The SWRC looks a bit healthier already.

You have a big mess in that. Egoi Eder Valdes is Spanish and is going to drive JWRC (Junior WRC) in Clio R3. Loic Mattei is not Matell and is going to drive JWRC also. Todor Slavov is Bulgarian and is going JWRC in Clio R3. There is no SAAB motorsport but SAB Motorsport and they are also going to JWRC. Patrik Flodin is going to do PWRC (Production WRC). None of these is going to do SWRC (S2000 WRC).

[ProRally]

]You have a big mess in that. Egoi Eder Valdes is Spanish and is going to drive JWRC (Junior WRC) in Clio R3. Loic Mattei is not Matell and is going to drive JWRC also. Todor Slavov is Bulgarian and is going JWRC in Clio R3. There is no SAAB motorsport but SAB Motorsport and they are also going to JWRC. Patrik Flodin is going to do PWRC (Production WRC). None of these is going to do SWRC (S2000 WRC).

And I think Flodin as a 'guest' in PWRC in Swedish not whole season.....

[swordsman]

And I think Flodin as a 'guest' in PWRC in Swedish not whole season.....

I expect so too, talked to him a week ago and then he had no concrete plans more than Sweden.

[EavesFan09]

Have i missed something? ;)

No. I Just copy down what was said in an earler post.

[[WRCRR]]

So to clear possible misunderstandings caused by the post above, I think this is the situation currently concerning SWRC and PWRC - JWRC I dont bother to add because there is only 4 entries for now...more are coming though. Hope I didn't miss anything.

SWRC

Nasser Al-Attiyah (Q) - Giovanni Bernacchini (I) Ford Fiesta S2000 (Barwa Rally Team)
Michal Kosciuszko (PL) - Jaroslaw Baran (PL) Ford Fiesta S2000? (Dynamic World Rally Team)
Eyvind Brynildsen (N) - Denis Giraudet (F) Skoda Fabia S2000 (Skoda - René Georges Rally Sport)
Martin Prokop (CZ) - Jan Tomanek (CZ) Ford Fiesta S2000 (Czech Ford National Team)
Janne Tuohino (FIN) - Markku Tuohino (FIN) Ford Fiesta S2000 (JanPro)
Patrik Sandell (S) - Emil Axelsson (S) Skoda Fabia S2000 (Red Bull Rally Team)
Xavier Pons (E) - Alex Haro (E) Ford Fiesta S2000 (Nupal Global Racing)
Bernardo Sousa (P) - Nuno da Silva (P) Ford Fiesta S2000

Per-Arne Sääv (S) - Karl-Olof Lexe (S) Skoda Fabia S2000 (Sweden only)

PWRC

Armindo Araujo (P) - Miguel Ramalho (P) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo (Ralliart Italy)
Toshihiro Arai (J) - Glenn MacNeall (AUS) Subaru Impreza WRX (Subaru Team Arai)
Martin Cemerad (CZ) - Bohuslav Ceplecha (CZ) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo (Czech National Team)
Gabor Mayer (H) - Robert Tagai (H) Subaru Impreza WRX (Gaboko Hungary ASE)
Fabio Frisiero (I) - Jordi Barrabes (E) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo (Hawk Racing Club)
Gianluca Linari (I) - Paolo Gregoriani (I) Subaru Impreza WRX
Reijo Muhonen (FIN) - Lasse Miettinen (FIN) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo (RR-Racing)
Hermann Gassner Jr. (D) - Katharina Wuesterhagen (D) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo

Nicholai Gregoriu (RL) - Joseph Matar (RL) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo (Pirelli Star Driver)
Peter Horsey (EAK) - Moses Matovu (EAU) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo (Pirelli Star Driver)
Hayden Patton (NZ) - John Kennard (NZ) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo (Pirelli Star Driver)
Alex Raschi (RSM) - Andrea Cecchi (I) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo (Pirelli Star Driver)
Ott Tänak (EE) - Kristo Kraag (EE) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo (Pirelli Star Driver)

Per-Gunnar Andersson (S) - Anders Fredriksson (S) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo (Sweden only)
Patrik Flodin (S) - Göran Bergsten (S) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo (Sweden only)

EDIT: Btw, anyone know if the Rally Sweden organizers are planning to give Mikkelsen a wildcard for SWRC too?

[Jaanus]

Mikkelsen is from Norway and only local Swedish drivers can get a wild card for SWRC or PWRC.

[[WRCRR]]

Mikkelsen is from Norway and only local Swedish drivers can get a wild card for SWRC or PWRC.

Ok, didn't know whether there was actually a rule that prevented this or whether it was up to the organizer to whom to give a wildcard. Of course I understand that locals are preferred, or that is the "spirit" of the rule, but seeing as there are no other S2000 cars eligible for the wildcard entry with Swedish drivers I was just wondering...

Thanks for the info Jaanus.

[RICARDO75]

Mikkelsen is from Norway and only local Swedish drivers can get a wild card for SWRC or PWRC.

I think that this sistem is over this year. The FIA put an end in wild cards and super rally

[Rallytourist]

Happy news

http://www.autonews-magazine.com/blog/?p=8787

[wwbroe]

Happy news

http://www.autonews-magazine.com/blog/?p=8787

For the "non- french" speaking people amongst us i will translate this article a little bit. It says that Thierry Neuville will run in six rally's for JWRC with an Citroen C2 S1600. He will be navigated by Nicolas Klinger and they will run with a car prapared by the team around Philippe Bugalski.
This is good news for us Belgian's ofcourse. :)

[Jaanus]

I think that this sistem is over this year. The FIA put an end in wild cards and super rally

I just read the regulations and nothing has changed in the wild card system

GUEST DRIVERS
Each organiser of a Support Championship rally may nominate 2 drivers (holding a licence issued by their ASN) not registered in the Championship to take part in the rally organised on the territory of that ASN. These two drivers will be known as “Guest drivers”, bearing the numbers 49 and 50 (PWRC/SWRC) or (1)49 and (1)50 (JWRC), must comply with the regulations of the Support Championships and may score Championship points.

http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.ns ... s+Appx.pdf (http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.nsf/29EFA4E8AAF3B3BEC125768C0040B4CD/$FILE/2010%20WRC%20Regs+Appx.pdf)

[pettersolberg29]

Quick question - it's completely flown out of my head! Is Superrally cancelled this year, or can it still be used?
I forgot about it until Ricardo's post..

[bluuford]

Quick question - it's completely flown out of my head! Is Superrally cancelled this year, or can it still be used?
I forgot about it until Ricardo's post..

when I last red the regulations then it was still on.

[Jaanus]

Superally will continue like it has been for the past few years. 5 minute penalty for every stage you miss and 10 minutes if you retire on the last stage of day 1.

[pettersolberg29]

Thanks.

[Mirek]

This image doesn't look like photoshop, probably new DS3 WRC:

http://moe.mabul.org/up/moe/2010/01/13/img-175417sdq36.jpg

[pettersolberg29]

Looks much nicer than the original one shown to me. Looks like a C4 that's been shrunk.

[Barreis]

:)

[Francis44]

Looks awesome, and im pretty sure it's going to be fast too.

I've been wondering, a 1.6T may not be as slow as he think, I actually think the difference to actual WRC cars is going to be minimal or irrecognasible to human eyes.

[Simmi]

Looks much nicer than the original one shown to me. Looks like a C4 that's been shrunk.

Yep it looks like heavy pressure has been applied to a C4 to create a squashed version. Especially with the spoiler. Doesn't look disimilar to a current WRC which is good.

Will be interesting to see how the Fiesta is modified when it is beefed up in 2011.

[dimviii]

]This image doesn't look like photoshop, probably new DS3 WRC:

http://moe.mabul.org/up/moe/2010/01/13/img-175417sdq36.jpg

like it!

[GTA]

[quote="'[WRCRR"]]

Per-Arne Sääv (S) - Karl-Olof Lexe (S) Skoda Fabia S2000 (Sweden only)
quote]

Who is Running this Fabia..?...

[Sulland]

Maybe it is this one: http://www.s2000rally.com/car-detail.php?car=237
At least it is closest ! :p

[VFTS]

]

Per-Arne Sääv (S) - Karl-Olof Lexe (S) Skoda Fabia S2000 (Sweden only)
quote]

Who is Running this Fabia..?...

Sääv is a fast driver(49 years old). He has been swedish champion in 2005 in the 2WD class with an VW Golf Kitcar.

It says that he has bought a new Fabia s2000 from the factory. His team are going to the factory between 22-29 january to learn the car and then bring the car home to Sweden.
After that he will test the car back home before Rally Sweden.

It will be his own private team that will run the car.

He has no idea where his speed is compared to the others in S2000-cars, but he says that he will go for it, but his main goal is not the WRC-rally but the legs that counts in the Swedish championship.

[RICARDO75]

I just read the regulations and nothing has changed in the wild card system

GUEST DRIVERS
Each organiser of a Support Championship rally may nominate 2 drivers (holding a licence issued by their ASN) not registered in the Championship to take part in the rally organised on the territory of that ASN. These two drivers will be known as “Guest drivers”, bearing the numbers 49 and 50 (PWRC/SWRC) or (1)49 and (1)50 (JWRC), must comply with the regulations of the Support Championships and may score Championship points.

http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.ns ... s+Appx.pdf (http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.nsf/29EFA4E8AAF3B3BEC125768C0040B4CD/$FILE/2010%20WRC%20Regs+Appx.pdf)

You'r right.
My mistake. Someone told me that would change

[RICARDO75]

Mitsubishi of Armindo Araújo.
He also confirmed today that he will be on Rally Portugal with the Lancer EVO X

http://alojamentos19.com/%7Eralis/umprojectpor10.jpg

[Micke_VOC]

Petter Solberg will test the Citroen C4 in the Swedish local rally "Finnskogsvalsen" 23 January .

[pucky54]

Østberg will be at Rally de Portugal too

[FabiaFan]

What's with this rumour (already of an older date) that Basso might switch to Skoda?

[RS]

What's with this rumour (already of an older date) that Basso might switch to Skoda?

Try the IRC forum: http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=157

I hope it comes true, Basso is a super talent.

[Simmi]

Autosport this week are reporting that Alister McRae will enter Rally Jordan in April to compare the pace of the Proton to the SWRC boys. Jordan being a key market for Proton.

He will also do full Asia-Pacific and selected IRC. Supposedly 14 rallies this year.

[RICARDO75]

What's with this rumour (already of an older date) that Basso might switch to Skoda?

Yes, he will do the italian championship on a Fabia S2000 from Skoda Italia, in the same team of Piero Longhi.
I think is trying to get budget for some IRC rallys

[Mirek]

He was offered that but in my opinion it won't happen.

[RICARDO75]

Kimi Räikkönen tested the Citröen C4

http://www.rallysweden.com/wrc/en/?p=91 http://www.rallysweden.com/WordPress/wrc_en/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/kimi-webb-2.jpg

[GigiGalliNo1]

http://www.wrc.com/jsp/index.jsp?lnk=101&id=6722&desc=Raikkonen%20tests%20his%20Citroen%20C4%20for% 20the%20first%20time

Same Citroen Livery for 2010 I guess.....

[Hartusvuori]

Tommi Mäkinen wants to bring his Tommi Mäkinen Racing Team to WRC in 2011, Mäkinen himself being the team boss.

"Mäkinen feels that regulation changes from 2011 onwards makes it possible for his team to participate at WRC level.

- WRC interests me a lot. It's been a goal for us that we've thought a lot and also discussed a lot."

Mäkinen's interview was published in the latest VM magazine. My copy is at home, I hope, so I can't tell more, but it surely sounds interesting. Mäkinen is involved with GrN Subaru's which would fit PWRC, but his comment on the regulation changes makes me hope for something more.

http://www.hs.fi/urheilu/autourheilu/artikkeli/Tommi+M%C3%A4kinen+mielii+takaisin+rallin+MM-sarjaan+tallip%C3%A4%C3%A4llikk%C3%B6n%C3%A4/1135252135895

[Simmi]

Tommi Mäkinen wants to bring his Tommi Mäkinen Racing Team to WRC in 2011, Mäkinen himself being the team boss.

"Mäkinen feels that regulation changes from 2011 onwards makes it possible for his team to participate at WRC level.

- WRC interests me a lot. It's been a goal for us that we've thought a lot and also discussed a lot."

Mäkinen's interview was published in the latest VM magazine. My copy is at home, I hope, so I can't tell more, but it surely sounds interesting. Mäkinen is involved with GrN Subaru's which would fit PWRC, but his comment on the regulation changes makes me hope for something more.

http://www.hs.fi/urheilu/autourheilu/artikkeli/Tommi+M%C3%A4kinen+mielii+takaisin+rallin+MM-sarjaan+tallip%C3%A4%C3%A4llikk%C3%B6n%C3%A4/1135252135895

This is just what I hoped would start happning with the new regs. Privateer teams buying a few cars and being able to run them themselves and fight for top honours. Very good news.

[tolis]

I heard that Alex Broccoli will do JWRC in a Clio R3, prepared by the greek team Vergina Inforally, which will also prepare Eder Valdes's Clio R3...

[Tomi]

Tommi Mäkinen wants to bring his Tommi Mäkinen Racing Team to WRC in 2011, Mäkinen himself being the team boss.

"Mäkinen feels that regulation changes from 2011 onwards makes it possible for his team to participate at WRC level.

- WRC interests me a lot. It's been a goal for us that we've thought a lot and also discussed a lot."

Mäkinen's interview was published in the latest VM magazine. My copy is at home, I hope, so I can't tell more, but it surely sounds interesting. Mäkinen is involved with GrN Subaru's which would fit PWRC, but his comment on the regulation changes makes me hope for something more.

http://www.hs.fi/urheilu/autourheilu/artikkeli/Tommi+M%C3%A4kinen+mielii+takaisin+rallin+MM-sarjaan+tallip%C3%A4%C3%A4llikk%C3%B6n%C3%A4/1135252135895

About time he speaks even its no surprise, Atkinson should stay close to the phone now.

[Tomi]

This is just what I hoped would start happning with the new regs. Privateer teams buying a few cars and being able to run them themselves and fight for top honours. Very good news.

I think it wont be like just buying a few cars to prepaire, but samekind of stuff, M-Sport and Prodrive does.

[Simmi]

I think it wont be like just buying a few cars to prepaire, but samekind of stuff, M-Sport and Prodrive does.

Oh right that's even better. I just kind of figured when he says 2011 that is quite soon for such a big project. Will be interesting to see how it progresses.

[ProRally]

I think it wont be like just buying a few cars to prepaire, but samekind of stuff, M-Sport and Prodrive does.

His new workshop would suite perfectly, but now to find the good people....

[MJW]

His new workshop would suite perfectly, but now to find the good people....
I think you will find that there are good people working there

[Tomi]

His new workshop would suite perfectly, but now to find the good people....

Like MJW said, there is already quite good people, maybe you should send your cv too, just in case.
Many have been wondering what he has on his mind because of the new workshop.

[ProRally]

I think you will find that there are good people working there

Yes, I know, and also know most of them, but to run WRCar 2011 he needs more people, that is what I mean....

[Tomi]

Yes, I know, and also know most of them, but to run WRCar 2011 he needs more people, that is what I mean....

He was on tv last night about this, and he sounded serious too, better wait to see what happens.

[EavesFan09]

I heard that Alex Broccoli will do JWRC in a Clio R3, prepared by the greek team Vergina Inforally, which will also prepare Eder Valdes's Clio R3...

Which source do you go to, to find these new entries?

[Fiat-131-Abarth]

I heard that Alex Broccoli will do JWRC in a Clio R3, prepared by the greek team Vergina Inforally, which will also prepare Eder Valdes's Clio R3...

I don´t think that Broccoli can do JWRC. I think he is too old.

[noel157]

I don´t think that Broccoli can do JWRC. I think he is too old.

Broccoli has been competing for the past 10 yrs or so, think he must be near 30yrs old now.

[Sami]

Broccoli is 28.

[tolis]

Brazilian Paulo Nobre will compete in PWRC 2010.He will do Sweden,Jordan,New Zealand,Finland,Japan and Wales.
Source: http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/show.php?id=13150&title=paulo-nobre-vstupuje-do-pwrc

[stepunk]

Yes, he will do the italian championship on a Fabia S2000 from Skoda Italia, in the same team of Piero Longhi.
I think is trying to get budget for some IRC rallys

Source for this news? Here in Italy nothing is confirmed yet!

[RICARDO75]

I don't remember. But it was an italian webpage.
You are right, it wasn't confirmed but they said that was almost done

[stepunk]

I don't remember. But it was an italian webpage.
You are right, it wasn't confirmed but they said that was almost done
Ok, thanx!

[Wim_Impreza]

Superally will continue like it has been for the past few years. 5 minute penalty for every stage you miss and 10 minutes if you retire on the last stage of day 1.

How is that possible? It was announced months ago there won't be that silly superally this year. Can you give me a link where you have read this?

[RICARDO75]

I also heard that, but it´s on FIA regulation (45. RE-START AFTER RETIREMENT)

45. RE-START AFTER RETIREMENT
45.1 GENERAL
45.1.1 A crew which has failed to complete a Day will be assumed to re-start the rally from the start
of the next Day unless they confirm otherwise with the clerk of the course by completion of the form
located in the rear of the road book and lodging it with the organiser as soon as possible before the
stewards’ meeting preceding the re-start.
45.1.2 After the clerk of the course has been informed of a retirement, the crew must hand in their
time card. When retirement is on a special stage, that stage time will not be recorded.
45.1.3 In the case of an exclusion under Article 33 of these regulations, the competitor concerned
will be allowed to re-start the next Day. The time penalty will be applied from the TC at which the
concerned competitor has exceeded the maximum permitted lateness.
45.1.4 Any crew which has retired from the final Day will not be classified.
45.2 PENALTIES
For all crews which restart a time penalty will be applied.
This time penalty will be as follows:
For every stage or super special stage missed: 5 minutes.
However, should the first time a special stage or a super special stage that is missed be that run on
Day 1 Section 1 (as in Article 2.5) or the last stage of a Day, the penalty will be 10 minutes. This 10
minute penalty can be applied only once in a rally.
This time penalty will be added to the fastest time of the drivers’ priority group (P1, P2, P3) for each
missed stage, which shall include the special stage or super special stage on which the crew has
retired.
For non-priority drivers, this time penalty will be added to the fastest time achieved in its class by a
non-priority driver.
Should retirement occur after the last special stage or super special stage of a Day, the crew will
nonetheless be deemed to have missed that last special stage or super special stage.

http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.ns ... s+Appx.pdf (http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.nsf/29EFA4E8AAF3B3BEC125768C0040B4CD/$FILE/2010%20WRC%20Regs+Appx.pdf)

[Wim_Impreza]

Thanks, Ricardo. Very stupid as we can see again a car stopped for 13 minutes as in Poland 2009.

[RICARDO75]

On the same rally, when Loeb hit the tree and pulled the suspension, he benefited from the superrally to be champion, after some Citroen drivers purposely penalized

[Wim_Impreza]

Yes, it is the second time that Loeb is champion due to Superally. He did it in 2006 too.

[EavesFan09]

For the "non- french" speaking people amongst us i will translate this article a little bit. It says that Thierry Neuville will run in six rally's for JWRC with an Citroen C2 S1600. He will be navigated by Nicolas Klinger and they will run with a car prapared by the team around Philippe Bugalski.
This is good news for us Belgian's ofcourse. :)


Autosport this week are reporting that Alister McRae will enter Rally Jordan in April to compare the pace of the Proton to the SWRC boys. Jordan being a key market for Proton.

He will also do full Asia-Pacific and selected IRC. Supposedly 14 rallies this year.


I heard that Alex Broccoli will do JWRC in a Clio R3, prepared by the greek team Vergina Inforally, which will also prepare Eder Valdes's Clio R3...


Brazilian Paulo Nobre will compete in PWRC 2010.He will do Sweden,Jordan,New Zealand,Finland,Japan and Wales.
Source: http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/show.php?id=13150&title=paulo-nobre-vstupuje-do-pwrc

How confirmed are these entries?

[Barreis]

I hope Mikko Hirvonen won't be 2010 WRC champion.. :)

[hari]

How confirmed are these entries?

Nobre is confirmed from his team BRR:
http://www.brr.at/cms/index.php?id=200

[wwbroe]

How confirmed are these entries?

The six rally's for Neuville in a C2 S1600 in JWRC are comfirmed, but there are still rumours going around that he might do some IRC also, in a Peugeot S2000 from Kronos. We will see, but i think it might well be the case. :)

[Rallyper]

I hope Mikko Hirvonen won't be 2010 WRC champion.. :)

Why is that??? :confused:

[Mirek]

The six rally's for Neuville in a C2 S1600 in JWRC are comfirmed, but there are still rumours going around that he might do some IRC also, in a Peugeot S2000 from Kronos. We will see, but i think it might well be the case. :)

I think that there is only 5 rally selection for 2010 JWRC.

[Barreis]

Why is that??? :confused:

Seb.Loeb.. :)

[Helstar]

I hope Mikko Hirvonen won't be 2010 WRC champion.. :)
It's so stupid as saying "I hope Loeb won't be 2010 champion".
Makes no sense. Whoever wins, he deserves it !

[EavesFan09]

The six rally's for Neuville in a C2 S1600 in JWRC are comfirmed,...

Which rallies?

[Wim_Impreza]

Which rallies?

Turkey, Portugal, Bulgaria, Germany, France, Spain. His co-pilot will be Nicolas Klinger and his car will be prepaired by Automécasolutions, the company of Philippe Bugalski.

There is only 5 rally selection for 2010 JWRC as Mirek said. It is unknown yet which rally he will scrap for points.

[6789]

Does anyone know what Conrad Rautenbach is doing this year? Or does no one realy care lol

[Ferjancz]

]This image doesn't look like photoshop, probably new DS3 WRC:

http://moe.mabul.org/up/moe/2010/01/13/img-175417sdq36.jpg


It's a fake picture I think .


Here you are one picture of the serial DS3 ( the original )

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/2010-citroen-ds3-production-01.jpg

And here is the pic of the wrc DS3 ( the fake based on the previous one)

http://autosport.aeiou.pt/users/0/51/acce111c.jpeg

[Ferjancz]

Well after all it appears thet this DS3 is a real car :)

http://news.caradisiac.com/WRC-premiers-tests-pour-la-Citroen-DS3-WRC-131/diaporama?iddoc=141044

http://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/52/48/18/hj3610.jpg

[Simmi]

I still can't get over that stupid B-Pillar on the DS3. Or is it actually a reverse C-Pillar I have no idea. But it's not great.

Will be interesting to see the car in tarmac spec but it isn't the best looking of cars IMO.

[Viridian Black]

dunno y but the rear of the gravel spec pic looks photoshop'd

[Macd]

I like the fin thing.

[dimviii]

Aris Vovos is almost sure that he is going to participate at end of February in a Finn rally.

[306 Cosworth]

Looks like an SX4 WRC

[br21]

anyone knows Aaron Burkart plans for 2010?
also any rumours if somebody will use Civic R3 in JWRC?

[tolis]

@dimviii: Very good news!!! Do you know in which rally will he take part and in what car (Kirkos's Evo 9)?

[dimviii]

Not Kirkos evo9 but rented one from Finland.Our Finn friends can they help us about the rally in February?

[Tomi]

Not Kirkos evo9 but rented one from Finland.Our Finn friends can they help us about the rally in February?


6.2.2010 15. Peurunkaralli
19.-20.2.2010 SM Vaakuna-Ralli
20.2.2010 50. HongKong Hankiralli Ralli

One of theese i guess, propably Vaakuna-Ralli

[Langdale Forest]

Looks like an SX4 WRC

Only the SX4 looked alot better. :)

[dimviii]

6.2.2010 15. Peurunkaralli
19.-20.2.2010 SM Vaakuna-Ralli
20.2.2010 50. HongKong Hankiralli Ralli

One of theese i guess, propably Vaakuna-Ralli

Thanks Tomi :)

[EavesFan09]

So, what does the roster in the JWRC, SWRC and PWRC look like now given the confirmed entries not detailed on official news sites?

[bluuford]

Interesting: http://translate.google.ee/translate?hl=et&sl=de&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallye-magazin.de%2F

Starts from tomorrow. Have not heard about it before.

[Simmi]

Interesting: http://translate.google.ee/translate?hl=et&sl=de&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallye-magazin.de%2F

Starts from tomorrow. Have not heard about it before.

No info on yet but it will be here:
http://www.totalrally.com/

[bluuford]

No info on yet but it will be here:
http://www.totalrally.com/

Now there is info as well. The first show will be about recent Monte Carlo rally.

[tolis]

I heard that Alex Broccoli will do JWRC in a Clio R3, prepared by the Greek team, Vergina Inforally...
Now, it seems more confirmed... ;)

[Wim_Impreza]

Broccoli can't do JWRC, he is too old.

[Koppomsbo]

In the Norwegian Tv broadcast from last weekends National Rally Championship there was said that Henning still hasnt got Experts signature on the sponsor contract? Anyone know if this may not happend?

[bluuford]

Broccoli can't do JWRC, he is too old.

No he is not. You have to be born before 1th of January 1981. Broccoli was born in 1981 6th of April. I wrote it in another thread as well.

[Wim_Impreza]

The rules are changed than. Last year you couldn't drive JWRC when you are 28 years or older.

[bluuford]

The rules are changed than. Last year you couldn't drive JWRC when you are 28 years or older.
2010 FIA World Rally Championship Sporting Regulations:

8.6 FIA JUNIOR WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP ONLY
8.6.1 Drivers registered to participate in the JWRC must have been born on or after 1 January
1981.

http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.ns ... s+Appx.pdf (http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.nsf/29EFA4E8AAF3B3BEC125768C0040B4CD/$FILE/2010%20WRC%20Regs+Appx.pdf)

Here you go :-)

[Rallyper]

2010 FIA World Rally Championship Sporting Regulations:

8.6 FIA JUNIOR WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP ONLY
8.6.1 Drivers registered to participate in the JWRC must have been born on or after 1 January
1981.

http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.ns ... s+Appx.pdf (http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.nsf/29EFA4E8AAF3B3BEC125768C0040B4CD/$FILE/2010%20WRC%20Regs+Appx.pdf)

Here you go :-)

:confused: :confused:

[ProRally]

http://www.totalrally.com starting in 1 min

[pettersolberg29]

Was very impressed with the program. All the presenters were very good, Also they asked Mikko a question I sent in and read another one of my emails so I thank them! Look forward to next week.

[Motorsportfun]

Italian national television RAI bough the WRC tv-rights until 2012. They'll broadcast it probably on RaiSport+ :D

[Tomi]

Italian national television RAI bough the WRC tv-rights until 2012. They'll broadcast it probably on RaiSport+ :D

thats good it did go to RAI

[Brother John]

No Citroëns C4 available for Conrad Rautenbach, or Gigi Galli!

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/top/topnews/d16/d/2010/01/28/citroen-hat-keine-autos-mehr/index.html :s mokin:

[Brother John]

Jari Matti Latvala gets no more free drive. The Finn must support its compatriot Mikko Hirvonenin in the future. :dozey:
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/top/topnews/d16/d/2010/01/27/wilson-stuft-latvala-zurueck/index.html

[Tomi]

Jari Matti Latvala gets no more free drive. The Finn must support its compatriot Mikko Hirvonenin in the future. :dozey:
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/top/topnews/d16/d/2010/01/27/wilson-stuft-latvala-zurueck/index.html

Old news, but good news ;)

[RS]

Old news, but good news ;)

This might be a good choice for the team and Mikko but what about for Latvala? How do you think that will affect him?

Maybe some time trying bringing the car to the finish will be good, but I already felt he lost some speed last year and wasn't particularly reliable either.

[I am evil Homer]

No C4 for Conrad...hopefully be the last of him then.

[Tomi]

This might be a good choice for the team and Mikko but what about for Latvala? How do you think that will affect him?

Maybe some time trying bringing the car to the finish will be good, but I already felt he lost some speed last year and wasn't particularly reliable either.

In no way, this was desided a few months ago, he understand it well, and is ready to do his job like a professional for the team, yesterday it was an interview in tv about this. The speed lost etc. can have to do with lost confidence and things like that, there is still work to do to finish in top 3, its not going to be easy, Sordo and Ogier will be tough.

[MJW]

No Citroëns C4 available for Conrad Rautenbach, or Gigi Galli!

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/top/topnews/d16/d/2010/01/28/citroen-hat-keine-autos-mehr/index.html :s mokin:
I'm sure if they give Prodrive a call an S14 could be found at very reasonable rates. If anyone wants one that is....................

[MJW]

Or maybe a more competitive option for Gigi or Conrad is to hire Petter's Xsara.

[gravelman]

Did somebody put Conrad and competitive in the same sentence or do I need to go to Specsavers?!!

[Simmi]

Why was Gigi putting together a programme to run a C4 when there weren't enough? Citroen haven't been randomly destroying cars over the winter so this should have been spotted surely. Massive waste of energy it seems.

[RS]

In no way, this was desided a few months ago, he understand it well, and is ready to do his job like a professional for the team, yesterday it was an interview in tv about this. The speed lost etc. can have to do with lost confidence and things like that, there is still work to do to finish in top 3, its not going to be easy, Sordo and Ogier will be tough.

Ok, thanks.

I think the lost speed thing could partly be an illusion due to Mikko's increased competitiveness.

Agree on Sordo & Ogier, both are increasinly impressive. Hopefully there is some long time plan for JML to "get his mojo back"

[Tomi]

Ok, thanks.

I think the lost speed thing could partly be an illusion due to Mikko's increased competitiveness.

Agree on Sordo & Ogier, both are increasinly impressive. Hopefully there is some long time plan for JML to "get his mojo back"

They did interview Hirvonen too, he also will change his driving to more bold and arrogant, and he said also in 1 earlier interview that last season he hesitated too much with changing settings right away when he got some ideas, now he will risk more in that field too.

[jbmarcus21]

Marcus & Timo - Svully Dhabi Rally : http://planetemarcus.free.fr/svullydhabirally.htm

[DonJippo]

There is a story in Finnish media that North One Sport has given time to Automobile Club de Monaco till 17th of February to tell North One if they come back to WRC or not. This is said to be one time offer if they say no to WRC now doors are closed for good.

http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/ralli/uutiset.shtml/arkistot/ralli/2010/01/1045234

[alleskids]

I think the Monte rally can easily do without WRC, were WRC and more over the WRC teams (Volkswagen, Citroen) demand a prestigues rally like Monte Carlo in the championship. Rallye Monte Carlo has more aces in their hand then WRC has in this poker game

[ProRally]

There is a story in Finnish media that North One Sport has given time to Automobile Club de Monaco till 17th of February to tell North One if they come back to WRC or not. This is said to be one time offer if they say no to WRC now doors are closed for good.



From past experience, Automobile Club de Monaco does NOT respond well to deadlines or other pressure ... THEY are Rally Monte Carlo, THEY will decide what they want to do.... if WRC makes pressure, IRC will give them good conditions and welcome them with open arms (as they did the last 2 editions)

[MJW]

From past experience, Automobile Club de Monaco does NOT respond well to deadlines or other pressure ... THEY are Rally Monte Carlo, THEY will decide what they want to do.... if WRC makes pressure, IRC will give them good conditions and welcome them with open arms (as they did the last 2 editions)
So a self centred media and TV company (I guess a lot know what tv types are) think they can bully the most obstinate and self opinionated rally organisers into re-joining WRC. I can see this leading to Monte becoming a stand alone event, similar to Dakar and Le Mans with blanket Eurosport coverage, (again similar to cycling's Tour De France) IRC will eventually fade away and WRC will be the championship, but I guess without Monte.

[Tomi]

Well, maybe is good for the promotor to know what events will be in the series, it somehow helps to sell, plan and develope. I have no problem with understanding this ultimatum, if monaco dont want to play, there is a need for a replacing event, a suitable can be difficult to find.
Personally its the same are they in or not.

[ProRally]

There will be a extra entry to SWRC soon, he will drive Fiat Punto S2000 , more news this week

[pettersolberg29]

Gardemeister? Would be great to see.

[alleskids]

a very bold move, as the Grande Punto was hardly a match for the Peugeot and the 2009 Skoda. Or has this new team made some improvements to the car? But is it a welcom new entry.

[Priorat]

Does he come from a little country in the Pyrinees?

[pucky54]

Llovera?

[Mirek]

Yes, his first start is Mexico according to his website. All the best for him!

[ProRally]

You all guessed right... Best of luck to him, he is TOP guy

[Brother John]

I think the Monte rally can easily do without WRC, were WRC and more over the WRC teams (Volkswagen, Citroen) demand a prestigues rally like Monte Carlo in the championship. Rallye Monte Carlo has more aces in their hand then WRC has in this poker game

If you know French mentality they will not react.
THEY all will decide what they want to do and not only at WRC. :rolleyes:

[alleskids]

For al the non insiders. can you give us a real explanation who the Fiat driver is please?
Edit, I found it via rallybase.nl :)
http://www.albertllovera.com/competicio/palmares.htm

[bluuford]

Is this the same guy, the driver, who does all the job with hands only?

[ProRally]

Is this the same guy, the driver, who does all the job with hands only?

Yes, he does... he is in wheelchair and can't use his legs

[RICARDO75]

http://www.fotoesport.com/FitxersFotos/2008/09/_m_12Llo0014.jpg

[Motorsportfun]

thats good it did go to RAI

It is! ;)

[GigiGalliNo1]

Why was Gigi putting together a programme to run a C4 when there weren't enough? Citroen haven't been randomly destroying cars over the winter so this should have been spotted surely. Massive waste of energy it seems.

When and where was this?

I doubt Gigi would be entering this year's championship.... waste of getting a budget, sponsors and car if the new regulations for WRCars change next year!

[WRCfan]

Give him a call Matt and find out...

[curry]

This is said to be one time offer if they say no to WRC now doors are closed for good.http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/ralli/uutiset.shtml/arkistot/ralli/2010/01/1045234

As if the doors would be closed for good to the most well known rally!

[Rallyper]

As if the doors would be closed for good to the most well known rally!

I guess they havent the world rights to the roads. Can easily be used by some other organizer. ;)

[Francis44]

The Ford Latvala crashed in Portugal has been rebuild.

Believe it or not, Latvala will drive it in Sweden.

[Simmi]

When and where was this?

I doubt Gigi would be entering this year's championship.... waste of getting a budget, sponsors and car if the new regulations for WRCars change next year!

It was fairly widely rumoured in places like Motorsport News that he was nearly there with a budget for a C4. But it was also said Atko would be there so that has left quite a disappointing hole. Much better to compete then to sit out for yet another year though despite regs. Hopefully he is looking at options for later in the year, maybe down the S2000 route.

[Macd]

Did somebody put Conrad and competitive in the same sentence or do I need to go to Specsavers?!!

I hear they have a sale on now. :)

[bluuford]

I hear they have a sale on now. :)

Conrad was very competitive in 2009 among JWRC category with his C4 :-P

[Brother John]

Yes I think that much young WRC car drivers still belong in a SWRC S2000 car to learn. Also economically it would be much better for many to see more drivers in the WRC championship.
DIDN'T THE F.I.A. intend make the WRC cheaper?
Even with that they do not succeed apparently.
There are yet already rumours that we will not see in 2011 the world 1600T Sport engine!
Citroën test the DS3 WRC with the 2-liter engine from the WRC C4!
Ford is also already intrested to go on in 2011 and use the engines from the Focus in the Fiesta S2000.
Also there is already a discussion to continue with current WRCs cars in 2011 and change just to S1600T afterwards!

Keep on to laugh with the F.I.A! :D

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/r/wm/d/n/d/2010/01/30/super-2000-mit-2-liter-turbo/index.html

[pino]

Italian national television RAI bough the WRC tv-rights until 2012. They'll broadcast it probably on RaiSport+ :D

Great news ! Grazie :D

[Sulland]

Yes I think that much young WRC car drivers still belong in a SWRC S2000 car to learn. Also economically it would be much better for many to see more drivers in the WRC championship.
DIDN'T THE F.I.A. intend make the WRC cheaper?
Even with that they do not succeed apparently.
There are yet already rumours that we will not see in 2011 the world 1600T Sport engine!
Citroën test the DS3 WRC with the 2-liter engine from the WRC C4!
Ford is also already intrested to go on in 2011 and use the engines from the Focus in the Fiesta S2000.
Also there is already a discussion to continue with current WRCs cars in 2011 and change just to S1600T afterwards!

Keep on to laugh with the F.I.A! :D

http://www.rallye-magazin.de/r/wm/d/n/d/2010/01/30/super-2000-mit-2-liter-turbo/index.html

And the saga continues !

[ProRally]

The 1.6T engine is pushed throu on friday according
http://www.rallye-magazin.de/top/topnews/d16/d/2010/02/03/weltmotor-fuer-2011-abgenickt/index.html

[Langdale Forest]

The Ford Latvala crashed in Portugal has been rebuild.

Believe it or not, Latvala will drive it in Sweden.

He will probably destroy it again. :uhoh:

I find it hard to belive though.

[dimviii]

Aris Vovos is almost sure that he is going to participate at end of February in a Finn rally.

confirmed at rally Vaakuna with an ex Salo evo 9.
also 2 ralliew in Italy with skoda fabia s2000
http://www.rally.gr/default.asp?menu_code=gr_rally-news-article&race_id=0&article_id=17563

[morganmilan]

confirmed at rally Vaakuna with an ex Salo evo 9.
also 2 ralliew in Italy with skoda fabia s2000
http://www.rally.gr/default.asp?menu_code=gr_rally-news-article&race_id=0&article_id=17563
I´ve read in the link he will attend the greek championship with Mitsu. Any news about his rivals in greek championship? Has any other greek driver plans to run abroad? Thnx in advance :)

[tolis]

@morganmilan: The situation in Greece is also bad, due to the economic crisis...I don't think that many drivers will do all the championship and we don't expect many entries this year...No news yet for any more entries though...However, we expect one or more S2000's this year (not Kaltsounis's one) in Greece. Also, it was heard that Papadimitriou will run in some gravel rallies in Italy, but no more news about that...

[morganmilan]

@morganmilan: The situation in Greece is also bad, due to the economic crisis...I don't think that many drivers will do all the championship and we don't expect many entries this year...No news yet for any more entries though...However, we expect one or more S2000's this year (not Kaltsounis's one) in Greece. Also, it was heard that Papadimitriou will run in some gravel rallies in Italy, but no more news about that...
Thnx Tolis. So I guess no Corsa S2000 this year in Greece. It´s a pity that car was not developed enough...

[tolis]

Thnx Tolis. So I guess no Corsa S2000 this year in Greece. It´s a pity that car was not developed enough...
Sorry, my fault...I think that Kaltsounis may again run in 2-3 rallies in Greece with the Corsa... (I meant except for Kaltsounis's car). ;)

[Francis44]

Bruno Magalhães has been invited to test with Kris Meeke in France, on gravel roads.

The test will be held close to Narbonne.

[dimviii]

any czech/french mate with more infos?
from google translate i can t understand which is the matter.
http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=9849