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WRC: Ogier and Hirvonen could exchange seats in 2012

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Khatir Soltani
Sebastien Ogier is rumored to be on his way to Citroen next year, and could be replaced by… Mikko Hirvonen at Citroen.

It seems now accepted that Ogier will not remain in Citroen next year, a cohabitation with Sebastien Loeb would be no longer possible after this season. Last year, Malcolm Wilson, team director of M-Sport, which runs the Ford Fiesta WRC official, already tried to hire Ogier for 2011, but the agreement could not be reached.

Citroen DS3 WRC
Citroen DS3 WRC. (Photo: WRC)


This time, Ogier will probably take the opportunity to join Ford, as number one driver alongside Jari-Matti Latvala. Ford driver Mikko Hirvonen, currently second in provisional classification, could leave Ford to join Citroen, and would join his current title contender, Sebastien Loeb.

Ford Fiesta RS WRC
Ford Fiesta RS WRC. (Photo: WRC)




Khatir Soltani
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