[SPOILER] Rally Ireland

[MotorWorld]

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[redbaron]

I really would like to see Gronholm retire with the world title in his pocket, but these mistakes do not really help him. I heared the crash was pretty serious, because Gronholm passed out after the crash. Fortunately he has been discharged from the hospital.

Gronholm still has a small chance on winning thew world title. Maybe he should ask Kimi for advice?

[redbaron]

Latvala finally made it to the podium. I think he showed the world that he is ready to take over Marcus' seat next year.

[79TA]

This just means I'll not only be cheering for the guys at BP Ford next rally, but also Subaru, Stobart, and anyone that's not Sebastian Loeb.

[HeilSvenska]

I'd be happy to see Latvala and Hirvonen next year, but right now, all I wish is for Loeb to make a mistake.

[HeilSvenska]

Not sure if it's only Finnish press speculating, but they are saying that Gronholm is having second thoughts about his retirement. I think he made the retirement decision with a belief that he would win the championship this year. Now it's going to be very difficult.:-(

He can do what Mark Martin did (not Markko Martin), and continue to race full-time after his "retirement" until they found a "replacement" for him. :mrgreen:

[HeilSvenska]

Excellent. Now all Ford has to do is offer Gronholm the other half of the rallies next year while the championship is going on. :mrgreen:

[dutchmasterflex]

Damn.. was reaally hoping for a good battle between Macrus and Seb this round... the whole time I was just hoping Seb would make a mistake!

I feel that Seb already "gave" Marcus a break in Japan.. can't wait to see if Gronholm can pull it off in GB!

[dutchmasterflex]

Welll.. he says it was the navigators fault. I still have my suspicsions ;) Let's see if Elena slips up again.Anything is possible, especially in the WRC...

[Mattk]

Anything is possible, and it's really good to see Gronholm take it to Loeb. I want Loeb to win, but it'd be a fitting touch for Gronholm to retire as champion.

[dutchmasterflex]

It's because they know they have more skills ;)

It's easy to cheer for Sebastien.. he's so consistant at making the best times in each stage. I have allways liked Gronholm for his personality and driving style.. even when he was winning with Peugot