Originally posted by vat_man
Interesting theory - I really thought he'd kill Solberg, but Solberg has taken the step up this year. I doubt Makkinen would give it away, but I imagine Subaru would be less than impressed with the return on investment so far.
No, absolutely. And it's clear-cut that it's Makinen at fault in most of the shunts, rather than the car. In fact, it's like they're playing each others' roles: Makinen the impetuous youth, failing to exercise any judgement, and Solberg the experienced hand, getting everywhere with poise and speed. I think Solberg might be the next Carlos Sainz: always quick, always consistent.
Originally posted by vat_man
I'm surprised Burns has taken so long to settle at Peugeot - or have they just been supersmart with their young recruiting?
This is an interesting one. Everyone wants to drive for Peugeot, it must be a really unsettling place to work. Plus, Gronholm's
really on it this year, which can't be helping. I sense something of the Williams management team in Peugeot: you know, all pally pally on the surface, but actually not really giving a rat's ass about the drivers. Quite destabilising really.
Also, let's not forget that World Champion he may be, but Burns really isn't
that good. I mean, he won his WC in a year when he won one rally, and
three other drivers won three rallies each. That Burns should win overall sure is one ****ed up result in my book.
Please excuse the vitriol, the above paragraph is almost certainly coloured by the fact that I think Burns is a complete knob!
Did you know that Mika Hakinnen is co-driving for Tommi?
Funny sounds like a toung twister see how many times you can say that!
