See the thread in General


:rolleyes:

I was here with the news about an hour quicker! ;)

I would imagine Peugeot might have helped out a bit with the cash, but I am sure that it would be a welcome addition to SWRT's bank account!

[Edited by SWRTWannabe - 12/11/2001 4:10:57 PM]

Taken from Autosport....


Recently crowned World Rally Champion Richard Burns will drive for Peugeot next year as his legal wrangle with his current manufacturer Subaru appears certain to be resolved out of court.

According to a report in the British national paper The Guardian, Burns will make his switch to the French marque as planned next year, just a season after winning the world title with Subaru.

Subaru started court proceedings in High Court last week to prevent Burns leaving the squad. It claimed he was bound by an existing contract to remain with the team because he won the World Championship this year.

Burns's lawyers, however, claimed that Subaru's signing of Tommi Makinen allowed their man to leave the team because the Finn was a suitable replacement. They also claimed that his contract's clause that he had to remain because he was World Champion was a restriction of trade.

The details of the settlement are likely to remain secret.


Bet there's lots of cash involved :D:D:D:D

See the thread in General

Apparantly Burnsie had the option of a years 'Gardening leave' or to cough up 6.9 Million.

The thread in General had the BBC URL with the figures on it.

Still I hope Burnsie and SWRT are both happy.

Guess we won't see him back in a Scooby then.

So much for the scam theory 555BOY ;)

This mean that Peugeot will have a one hell of a line up for the 2002 season. Grönholm, Burns and Rovanpera. That´s a pack that will be difficult to beat.

The big question for us Subaru fans is of course who will be the driver nr. 2 for Subaru for the 2002 season.
Solberg og maybe Auriol or Puras.

My vote goes to Solberg or Auriol.

I'm Absolutely GUTTED :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:( In fact at a time like this I'm simply stuck for words almost:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:( An English WRC at last........in a Subaru as well and what does he do...........f$%ks off to the Frogs.
Thats it I'm getting a new Union Jack with only one name on it...........Come on Colin I've supported you in the past & I'll support you again (If you'll come to Subaru) :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

555:(

And I thought I'd uncovered the Biggest SCAM in rallying history :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: :rolleyes: well as some well known cartoon characters always said
"I'd have gotten away with it if it was'nt for Subaru refusing to turn red" :D:D:D:D:D

555:(

We should prepare a campaign

"Colin McRae home in 2003" :):):):):):):):)

GOD and McRae would be a one hell of a line up for Subaru.

WHOAW WHOAW 555BOY.........watch-out with the FROG word!!! we're not all English here........some of us are French-Canadians here....(guess who?? come-on.....guess!!!) ;)

I hate the FROG word........it's a disgrace to our kind!! ;)

And those were my 2 GOD-DAMN cents!!! ;)

Cheers

posted Wednesday, December 05, 2001 18:42

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I doubt very much whether SWRT want Burns anymore - I think it's now down to how much money can they get to release him. At the end of the day he's only got himself to blame - he's the one that signed the contract in the first place!


............and next week's Lottery numbers are........:D:D:D:D

ps damn right we're not all English;):D

I wondered why my dealer sent me through special deals this week

Richards Burns Ltd edition WRC replica Models at a discount because he had won the Championship

No because he is buggering of to Peugeot

Does a contract mean anything these days!!!!!!!

Phil

Well good luck to Burns at is new team.He's gona work hard to get number 1 status though.I am sure Tommi won't dissapoint us at Subaru.Lots to look forward to next year.

555BOY - Wish you had been right.

Knight Rider - Don't forget Pannizzi for the Tarmac rounds.

Psycho - You can have Rusedski back if you want :D

I will still be shouting for the pleides (sp) drivers next year. Makkinnen and Solberg will be good.

Any Idea on third driver ( Toshi ?? ).

And the best bit Motorsport news advertising SWRT / Prodrive Limited Edition Die Cast 1:18 scale Championship Winning Impreza - With No 6 on the side and no drivers names in windows. Just Inscribed with drivers signatures.



[Edited by Neil Micklethwaite - 12/12/2001 8:31:19 AM]

To all the Flag Flyers out there.

Just get off your righteous patriotic horse, and if you feel that strongly what are you doing owning a Subaru when theres plenty of nice ;) French motor cars out there which are built by your fellow countrymen(When they're not on strike)so go on Viva le France and follow Burnsies example........Drive a Peugeot 206 :D:D:D:D

555 ;)

Your right guys,Big Dick as he's known to us will be leaving subaru.(thank fuk)

However the team will continue to be succesfull and colin all is forgiven and hows about having your old mota back matey??

Mr Richards

Well, women with deep voices, hairy armpits, and eating horses, dodgey build quality. good look burnsie you will need it!
and dont upset panizzi hes a time bomb and will probably punch your lights out! :D :D :D
come on TOMMI ! ive always supported Tommi, so its even better hes in a Subaru! so now we have a good snw driver!

Lee :D

Oui Oui.............Tres Bon Lee.P :D:D:D:D

555

Who cares he's a grizzling old git and throws his toys out of the pram when it doesn't go his way.

Huxley

Ps. The french are welcome to him anyway Tommi is far more polite than boo bag burns,if anything goes wrong with tommi he says "o well thats rallying"

[Edited by Huxley - 12/24/2001 3:04:06 PM]

[Edited by Huxley - 12/24/2001 3:06:51 PM]

Mange tout, mange tout, very Ferrero rochet


:D :D :D :D

burnsie vous le merde

Mr Richards - didnt I see you around Lincoln the other day - presumed you must be scouting for new team members. Can make a Sport go fast....intrested?