Which driver, which team

[lewismrl]

Who would you like to see driving for which team next year?

As far as I know the only confirmed drivers are Loeb at Citreon and Solberg at Subaru

Before the Ford announcent Martin was rumoured to go to Peugeot and Duval to Citreon. Strong rumours about Mcrae at Skoda....

So who would you want to see where?

 

[skolm]

I wouldn't mind seeing a Swede back in a WRC team.

Perhaps P-G Andersson taking the second seat at Subaru.

Daniel Carlsson's contacts at Peugeot seem to be going nowhere since they will quit after the next season.

 

[DRIFT4EVA]

Solong as Petter is still in the trusty Subaru. I don't care who else is driving where. Petter is the best driver in any motorsport I reckon. Not for his driving abilities, but how he reacts to things. He is as they say he is "Mr Hollywood" He always finds the bright side and keeps people happy. He's not your usual driver. Everyone else is all serious and wierd.

 

[LAW_3000GT_VR-4]

I'd have to stick with Gilles Panizzi driving for Mitsubishi I really hope Mitsubishi can pull through next year. Not so good this year but he has come close to some wins.

 

[DRIFT4EVA]

I'd have to stick with Gilles Panizzi driving for Mitsubishi I really hope Mitsubishi can pull through next year. Not so good this year but he has come close to some wins.

Excuse me for this, but...... BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! ROFLMFAO!!! What rallies have you been watching??? Or were you playing WRCIII??? Sorry if I offend you or something, but that was funny. Close to some wins.... OMG. Must've been a rally I didn't watch. I've missed the last couple. I'd like to see Panizzi back in a competitive seat. I'd like to see Petter get the championship again, more though.

 

[lewismrl]

Would like to see Martin and Duval stay at Ford

Subaru really needs a good 2nd driver if they want to challenge for the title. Anyone heard anything about Burns?

Mcrae linked to skoda could be interesting but surely there are better seats available.

Be good to Alistar Mcrae back and Pasonen (or however its spelt).

Would be good to see some more brits back in WRC

 

[RallyCat909]

Markko Martin is going to Peugeot. This is 99% a sure thing. :\

 

[-Fred-]

Duval just took the second seat at Citroen.

http://rally.racing-live.com/en/headlines/news/detail/041116160626.shtml

They'll be pretty damn hard to beat next year... Duval showed some great speed in the Focus through the year.

 

[skolm]

Fords late decision to continue in rallying have now cost them two good drivers with great future potential.

In my opinion had Ford kept both drivers they would have been favourite for the manufacturers title and Martin would have been one of the strongest contenders for the drivers title.

Now they have to start over with new drivers and I dont see any of the top names available. Which of the currently available drivers do you think are Fords best options?

 

[lewismrl]

Mcrae would be great!.....just wouldn't be right to see him at Skoda.

 

[Evo7GTA]

I wouldn't mind seeing mcrae at skoda. I find the car is quite good, all they need is some better drivers.

 

[DRIFT4EVA]

McRae going back to Ford. I just don't see it happening.

Duval definately has a future ahead of him. Along with Petter, Loeb and Markko.

Rovanppera could take a seat at Ford. If Hirvonen were to aswell. Allistar McRea could get into a Subabru. He drives a subie in the PWRC

 

[Evo7GTA]

Ok heres what I know for the 2005 lineup.

Citroen - Sebastian Leob will be joined by Francois Duval since Sainz has left Citroen and retired.

Peugeot - Marcus Gronholm and Markko Martin. Martin probably would still be on Ford but since they were unsure about competing in the 2005 season he had to look for a drive with someone else.

Ford - Toni Gardemeister and Roman Kresta.

Skoda - There's going to be a few drivers at Skoda Motorsport. Armin Schwarz remains in the team and will be the top driver of the Czech team. The German will have Janne Tuohino and Jani Paasonen as teammates on gravel rallies and Alexandre Bengue will replace the Finns for the asphalt rounds of the championship.

Subaru - Petter Solberg (of course) However the team has yet to announce the name of their other driver for 2005.

Mitsubishi - Gilles Panizzi should remain at Mitsubishi in 2005. The Japanese team are close to a deal with Harri Rovanpera to drive the other Lancer WRC but no confirmation has been made at the moment in 2005.