JorritVD 1,259 Posted March 5, 2019 Maybe Liam gets a different position in the team? They still have a third Megane, so it could also be for an ERX or ARX/NRX programm.\ For me, Marklund looked stronger and more consistent in the Megane to me than what Doran did. Next to that I think Doran couldn't bring together a budget for an WRX season. I actually was expecting Bakkerud to join GCK. Will he than return with EKS, or with ES (Ekstrom reacted on the ES socials that Bakkerud is fast) or with his own team? So far the entries not looking bad and it could be an exciting season. Still possible plenty of entries could be added (2nd EKS Audi, Bakkerud with own team, ES with two Skoda, Loeb Racing, Hansen family). So it could still be easily a 14-16 full season entry with some extra guest entries for each round. WRX got a beat, but aint dead yet. So far I can't say who will be a favorite for the season and that makes me exciting. Szabo got one of the fastest 2018 cars, but it aint updated, Bennett got a full season of experience and an updated Mini, Baumanis has been solid last year and should have a quicker Fiesta now, GRX got probably with Grönholm a strong driver in an updated i20, GCK have quick cars and talented drivers (but maybe the faster drivers are in the slower Clio?), and Scheider has shown speed but I will be interested if the Ibiza has it as well. That it will be unsure how quick the ES Skodas will be and if the brothers Hansen return in the Peugeot, they will be strong, but the car probably had no updates yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtstt 2,416 Posted March 5, 2019 13 minutes ago, JorritVD said: Maybe Liam gets a different position in the team? They still have a third Megane, so it could also be for an ERX or ARX/NRX programm. I don't know if they do. The third car written off last year, with Prodrive out of the picture now I don't know if that third car will be resurrected. I don't like Marklund, he is a brat off and on the track, but I guess he has the money so he has the drive. It could be an unpredictable season though and that's what I think is most critical. Favourites for me so far have to be Szabo and Gronholm. Bakkerud could shake things up if he has a drive though and I am very curious to see how the ES Motorsport Skoda performs. They have done a lot of testing with that car, it should be good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjhill 9 Posted March 5, 2019 I wish they would use purpose built RX tracks rather than these makeshift conversions that we're seeing at Spa/Silverstone/COTA and now here. Money talks in the end though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Myrvold 81 Posted March 6, 2019 10 hours ago, tbtstt said: That certainly gives the entry numbers a significant boost though! 6 to 10. However, if this was the good news that IMG mentioned regarding an announcement of entries. I am not that convinced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtstt 2,416 Posted March 6, 2019 18 minutes ago, Myrvold said: 6 to 10. However, if this was the good news that IMG mentioned regarding an announcement of entries. I am not that convinced. I believe this takes it from 8 to 12. I think the full entry list will drop tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtstt 2,416 Posted March 6, 2019 Forgive the double post, but ES Motorsport confirm Rokas Baciuska as their driver for 2019: http://www.fiaworldrallycross.com/article/10242/esmotorsport-labas-gas-confirms-young-gun?fbclid=IwAR2L9TFJCSe4GiLFGFnlMRLjmp5Mte-Rr22YE8SNNw9nNHZGIZVuSAxlqQg A second Fabia will follow for Kevin Abbring later in the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JorritVD 1,259 Posted March 6, 2019 Well, that is kinda a suprise from ES after testing with Bakkerud, Abbring, Al-Attiyah announcing Rokas Baciuska. Though Rokas was mighty impressive in S1600 in its first full season and will sure be someone te reckon with. I believe he only did 8 s1600 ERX events so far. World RX entry list should be up today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JorritVD 1,259 Posted March 6, 2019 Hansen BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.fiaworldrallycross.com/article/10243/hansen-family-beats-the-clock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JorritVD 1,259 Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) Full season entries (13x) Audi S1 - EKS - Krisztián Szabó MINI Cooper - Xite Racing - Oliver Bennett Ford Fiesta MK8 - STARD - Jānis Baumanis Hyundai i20 - GRX Taneco Team - Timur Timerzyanov Hyundai i20 - GRX Taneco Team - Niclas Grönholm Peugeot 208 WRX - Team Hansen MJP - Timmy Hansen Peugeot 208 WRX - Team Hansen MJP - Kevin Hansen Renault Mégane RS RX - GC Kompetition - Guerlain Chicherit Renault Mégane RS RX - GC Kompetition - Anton Marklund Renault Clio R.S - GCK Academy - Guillaume De Ridder Renault Clio R.S - GCK Academy - Cyril Raymond SEAT Ibiza - Münnich Motorsport - Timo Scheider Škoda Fabia - ES Motorsport - Rokas Baciuška Part time entries (4x) Ford Fiesta MK8 - STARD - Pål Try Hyundai i20 - GRX Taneco Team - Reinis Nitišs SEAT Ibiza - Münnich Motorsport - René Münnich Škoda Fabia - ES Motorsport - Kevin Abbring Still waiting for an announcement than of possible Doran (Prodrive), Bakkerud, maybe some more suprises. Not want to say much, but 2018 season also had about 13 full season drivers, plus an extra full season entry if you cound the 2nd car of GCK was always there, so 14 full season entries. With the possible Doran/Bakkerud RX cartel entry, the full season entry in 2019 is actually higher. With the domination of the factory VW, Peugeot and Audi teams gone, this will be one epic season imo. Edited March 6, 2019 by JorritVD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RallyDriven 398 Posted March 6, 2019 Good to see the Hansen’s back! Are Audi only running one car this year then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RallyDriven 398 Posted March 6, 2019 Also anyone know what this is about? The date is for Yas Marina Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JorritVD 1,259 Posted March 6, 2019 Rumors are now a Doran/Bakkerud team powered by Monster, run by Prodrive/LM Maybe though a second Audi? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingOfCoins 286 Posted March 6, 2019 If doran/bakkerud team is true I wonder what car they will use. Ds3? Mini countryman? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtstt 2,416 Posted March 6, 2019 21 minutes ago, RallyDriven said: Also anyone know what this is about? The date is for Yas Marina I was thinking new team when the news broke last night (I actually suggested a Doran/Bakkerud team on Facebook, funny to see that people are quoting that!), but I think this may just be a reference to the Abu Dhabi round being run at night. Hopefully it's a sign we are getting another team though, Monster will surely want to put their logo somewhere with PSRXVW out of the picture, so another team would make sense. I see Hansen have confirmed their (two car) entry into the 2019 Championship, very interesting to see that they have partnered with Max Pucher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RallyDriven 398 Posted March 6, 2019 It would be cool to have another team, and hopefully a second Audi. Currently with 13 it means just one person is going to be missing out on the semi finals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JorritVD 1,259 Posted March 6, 2019 Hmm, after Mueller teasing, now Mattias is also teasing for another EKS suprise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RallyDriven 398 Posted March 6, 2019 Just 5 minutes until we find out, WRX are postin g the 2019 entry list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RallyDriven 398 Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) Liam doran/bakkerud team confirmed edit: szabo/eks in a Hyundai? Edited March 6, 2019 by RallyDriven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFlyingTuga 96 Posted March 6, 2019 Scheider and Szabo with Hyundai. Someone must had a few pints this morning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RallyDriven 398 Posted March 6, 2019 1 minute ago, TheFlyingTuga said: Scheider and Szabo with Hyundai. Someone must had a few pints this morning Yeah they’ve since posted a correct entry list, 16 full time drivers isn’t bad though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JorritVD 1,259 Posted March 6, 2019 Yeah, great entry list. It is a strong solid unpredictable entry list. More full time entries than 2018. Based on 2018 the Audi S1 and the Pug 208 are the cars to beat. But I think they are also the only ones which were not really updated in the off-season. here the correct one btw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingOfCoins 286 Posted March 6, 2019 My enjoyment of the wrx season was very dependant on Bakkerud being in. So now I’m happy. And I’m actually gonna watch the races this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RallyDriven 398 Posted March 6, 2019 I’m actually really excited for this season! Anyone know if freesports will be showing the coverage in the U.K. again this year? I can’t wait for silverstone again, I might be tempted to go both days, especially as I’m only half an hour away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James McAdam 313 Posted March 6, 2019 Guys, I am really happy with this list. Glad to see that crazy Doran is back for full time. Bakkerud is here, french drivers are here. All looks perfect. Hum, except the fact that Estering and Montelegre are missing... 🐵 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JorritVD 1,259 Posted March 6, 2019 Yeah, missing Estering. It is kinda my home track. I'm thinking which track I should choose for my second visit at an WRX event. Logically would be Spa, as that will be the closest now to my home. But maybe I will combine something with a holiday. I also wonder what tactics Codemasters and World RX have with possible RX DLC. Looks like an ARX DLC will come, the remaining 4 2018 RX tracks will come. Maybe an 2019 WRX DLC with Abu Dhabi and Spa? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
