Ott Tänak - Future champion? - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**jgztw2es** · 11-16-2011, 09:13 PM

2004 first rally with Golf
2008 first year with 4wd car, Estonian champion in N4
2009 some WRC rallys, Estonian champion in N4, wins PSD shootout
2010 PSD, 2 wins in PWRC
2011 3 wins in SWRC, 7th place in Sardinia, 6th place in rally GB
2012 full season with Fiesta WRC

Is it more to come?

**GutleNus** · 11-16-2011, 09:38 PM

Deffo!

**JEWELMARGY** · 11-16-2011, 09:44 PM

I also think that Ott is the driver to watch in the forthcoming seasons!!!

For such a talented young driver with exceptional speed and relatively little experience, the only way is up!!!

**FYIbiatches** · 11-16-2011, 09:51 PM

He has the skills to become a top rally driver....however there are countless future champions lost in the process of becoming one, it takes a lot more than skills and unfortunatelly luck is one of the biggest factors...so we have to wait and see.

**ZZtop** · 11-16-2011, 10:19 PM

My fellow countrymen could get too enthusiastic sometimes. Ott has the material, but like N.O.T. said it takes luck and good guidance to become champion. See we'll have to wait and see, at the moment let his driving do the talking

**poRmawayncmop** · 11-16-2011, 10:52 PM

If I wouldn't get enthusiastic over drivers like Tänak, I'd change sport. And if he fails to climb to the very top of the sport, I could say at least I tried. So far so good.

**pennadyFeet** · 11-16-2011, 11:50 PM

He certainly has the potential to be, his performance on Rally GB was massively impressive

He just needs to keep his head and learn all he can while using his natural ability.

**ticskebasse** · 11-17-2011, 12:05 AM

Possibly...everyone seemed to say the same of Martin though and that never worked out for various reasons. He clearly has the raw talent to be very, very good but champion is a tough call.

**GutleNus** · 11-17-2011, 12:22 AM

We all know what happened with Martin, you never know what might have happened.

**pataagusata** · 11-17-2011, 12:47 AM

We all know what happened with Martin, you never know what might have happened.

agree

**GutleNus** · 11-17-2011, 01:09 AM

If there is Ford WRT next year, I'm sure Ott is in it. In iRally Wilson says he can't afford Ogier.

**Lapsiks** · 11-17-2011, 01:12 AM

Champion? He'd have to beat Paddon first, and hanninen at VW:-)

**jojocomok** · 11-17-2011, 01:15 AM

Tänak is a very promising driver. He just needs to finetune his driving style. Very throwing and dirty style, just like JML back in 2007 - a real pleasure to watch but clock doesn't like it. And as said, luck is needed too.

**Phassetus** · 11-17-2011, 01:59 AM

Tänak is a very promising driver. He just needs to finetune his driving style. Very throwing and dirty style, just like JML back in 2007 - a real pleasure to watch but clock doesn't like it. And as said, luck is needed too.

True, he really takes the car by the scruff of the neck and throws it into corners. Great for spectators but as you say, needs a bit of fine tuning but that will come.

**gabbaman** · 11-17-2011, 02:14 AM

He is already probably better than the 'future champion' that is Matthew Wilson, so he could be good if he is in a full season with ford next year,

**AngelinaTheElf** · 11-17-2011, 02:22 AM

I've been predicting this since the middle of last year. The 7th place in Sardinia with a S2000 Fiesta and a large WRC field was perhaps more impressive than the Wales performance (pleased to say I've been present at both). What does strike me is how young and shy he appears when not in the car. Hayden Paddon seems much more at ease with crowds and PR issues. As has been said elsewhere the sport isn't just about going fast in a car. I'm sure MM will sort that side of Ott's development, clearly that's why they went to Goodwood last year and Rallyfest this year.

**LeslieMoran** · 11-17-2011, 02:57 AM

I really hope we get to see a rematch season between Ott and Hayden, whether its S2000 or WRC cars. PSD wasn't really a fair comparison as they had experience of different rallies to each other and were stuck with rather unreliable cars. And perhaps add Hanninen into the mix for a really good 3 way fight.

Isn't it good to see there is some really good upcoming talent thats not French?

**neerewed** · 11-17-2011, 03:04 AM

Hope so. He was very exciting on Sunday. As others have said he will need to tidy up a bit (hopefully not too much) but he clearly has the raw speed.

**poRmawayncmop** · 11-17-2011, 03:16 AM

Isn't it good to see there is some really good upcoming talent thats not French?

Is there upcoming talents from France at the moment? Campana has an FFSA campaign, but besides that - refresh my memory, please.

**Hamucevasiop** · 11-17-2011, 04:19 AM

Is there upcoming talents from France at the moment? Campana has an FFSA campaign, but besides that - refresh my memory, please.

Mathieu Arzeno + Quentin Gilbert......i think they are upcoming stars.....Of course question is the level of same

11-16-2011, 09:13 PM	#1
jgztw2es Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 291 Senior Member	Ott Tänak - Future champion? 2004 first rally with Golf 2008 first year with 4wd car, Estonian champion in N4 2009 some WRC rallys, Estonian champion in N4, wins PSD shootout 2010 PSD, 2 wins in PWRC 2011 3 wins in SWRC, 7th place in Sardinia, 6th place in rally GB 2012 full season with Fiesta WRC Is it more to come? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-16-2011, 09:38 PM	#2
GutleNus Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	Deffo! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-16-2011, 09:44 PM	#3
JEWELMARGY Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 499 Senior Member	I also think that Ott is the driver to watch in the forthcoming seasons!!! For such a talented young driver with exceptional speed and relatively little experience, the only way is up!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-16-2011, 09:51 PM	#4
FYIbiatches Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 644 Senior Member	He has the skills to become a top rally driver....however there are countless future champions lost in the process of becoming one, it takes a lot more than skills and unfortunatelly luck is one of the biggest factors...so we have to wait and see. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-16-2011, 10:19 PM	#5
ZZtop Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 634 Senior Member	My fellow countrymen could get too enthusiastic sometimes. Ott has the material, but like N.O.T. said it takes luck and good guidance to become champion. See we'll have to wait and see, at the moment let his driving do the talking Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-16-2011, 10:52 PM	#6
poRmawayncmop Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 664 Senior Member	If I wouldn't get enthusiastic over drivers like Tänak, I'd change sport. And if he fails to climb to the very top of the sport, I could say at least I tried. So far so good. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-16-2011, 11:50 PM	#7
pennadyFeet Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	He certainly has the potential to be, his performance on Rally GB was massively impressive He just needs to keep his head and learn all he can while using his natural ability. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-17-2011, 12:05 AM	#8
ticskebasse Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 482 Senior Member	Possibly...everyone seemed to say the same of Martin though and that never worked out for various reasons. He clearly has the raw talent to be very, very good but champion is a tough call. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-17-2011, 12:22 AM	#9
GutleNus Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	We all know what happened with Martin, you never know what might have happened. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-17-2011, 12:47 AM	#10
pataagusata Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 800 Senior Member	We all know what happened with Martin, you never know what might have happened. agree Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-17-2011, 01:09 AM	#11
GutleNus Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	If there is Ford WRT next year, I'm sure Ott is in it. In iRally Wilson says he can't afford Ogier. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-17-2011, 01:12 AM	#12
Lapsiks Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 725 Senior Member	Champion? He'd have to beat Paddon first, and hanninen at VW:-) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-17-2011, 01:15 AM	#13
jojocomok Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 458 Senior Member	Tänak is a very promising driver. He just needs to finetune his driving style. Very throwing and dirty style, just like JML back in 2007 - a real pleasure to watch but clock doesn't like it. And as said, luck is needed too. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-17-2011, 01:59 AM	#14
Phassetus Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 550 Senior Member	Tänak is a very promising driver. He just needs to finetune his driving style. Very throwing and dirty style, just like JML back in 2007 - a real pleasure to watch but clock doesn't like it. And as said, luck is needed too. True, he really takes the car by the scruff of the neck and throws it into corners. Great for spectators but as you say, needs a bit of fine tuning but that will come. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-17-2011, 02:14 AM	#15
gabbaman Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 467 Senior Member	He is already probably better than the 'future champion' that is Matthew Wilson, so he could be good if he is in a full season with ford next year, Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-17-2011, 02:22 AM	#16
AngelinaTheElf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 550 Senior Member	I've been predicting this since the middle of last year. The 7th place in Sardinia with a S2000 Fiesta and a large WRC field was perhaps more impressive than the Wales performance (pleased to say I've been present at both). What does strike me is how young and shy he appears when not in the car. Hayden Paddon seems much more at ease with crowds and PR issues. As has been said elsewhere the sport isn't just about going fast in a car. I'm sure MM will sort that side of Ott's development, clearly that's why they went to Goodwood last year and Rallyfest this year. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-17-2011, 02:57 AM	#17
LeslieMoran Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 604 Senior Member	I really hope we get to see a rematch season between Ott and Hayden, whether its S2000 or WRC cars. PSD wasn't really a fair comparison as they had experience of different rallies to each other and were stuck with rather unreliable cars. And perhaps add Hanninen into the mix for a really good 3 way fight. Isn't it good to see there is some really good upcoming talent thats not French? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-17-2011, 03:04 AM	#18
neerewed Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 388 Senior Member	Hope so. He was very exciting on Sunday. As others have said he will need to tidy up a bit (hopefully not too much) but he clearly has the raw speed. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-17-2011, 03:16 AM	#19
poRmawayncmop Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 664 Senior Member	Isn't it good to see there is some really good upcoming talent thats not French? Is there upcoming talents from France at the moment? Campana has an FFSA campaign, but besides that - refresh my memory, please. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-17-2011, 04:19 AM	#20
Hamucevasiop Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 575 Senior Member	Is there upcoming talents from France at the moment? Campana has an FFSA campaign, but besides that - refresh my memory, please. Mathieu Arzeno + Quentin Gilbert......i think they are upcoming stars.....Of course question is the level of same Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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