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I think what is fantastic about the last couple of years is how the level has risen in the WRC.

All but one of the works contracted drivers have stood on a WRC podium now. In most cases on...

But to move into a Hyundai he's changing both class and car no?

If Mikkelsen is entered for Portugal in a Fabia R5 - with dispensation can this entry later change to a Hyundai WRC?

Do Nandan and Penasse talk to each other? They seem to come out with conflicting quotes most weeks.

Have to assume it's a mistake from Penasse. And if so it shouldn't really have been published. Or at least have an editor's note added against the quote.

Here's the news story - http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/129167/rivals-fear-hyundai-could-dominate-like-vw

You have some source for this info Andre?

Front cover of Motorsport News today sees David Evans double down and write that Hyundai are going to sign Mikkelsen, run four cars for the next two years and become the new WRC super power.

No...

So let's say we take this Hyundai statement at face value.

They are going to let a guy who is known to be deep in contractual talks with Toyota test their car for an extra point of view - beyond...

I'm sure Mikkelsen will have some form of entry lodged for the rally - even if it's just in WRC2. Then after that's its up to them to maybe get a waiver to change it. I'm sure it can be achieved.

Crazy situation really with Mikkelsen. Today we have the story in MN saying Andreas is close to joining Toyota. But with pretty vague sources/info.

Then yesterday obviously the Hyundai story. The...

As I understand it Neuville and Paddon have deals through 2018. As does Sordo, but media reports at the time said Hyundai also have first option for 2019 on Sordo.

Thinking more about this - if you could always pick 3 from 4 drivers at Hyundai - then you're basically subbing in for Sordo on some (particularly the fast) gravel rallies and then Paddon on all...

Denial from Hyundai for the moment. Nothing more than the test but let's see - http://www.autohebdo.fr/wrc/actualites/hyundai-dement-une-entree-de-mikkelsen-au-portugal-184885.html

Very intrigued to see how this would work and how the points-scoring would be decided. Surely you can still only nominate three cars before each event. Then take the two best of those. Big statement...

Yep fully aware they have the same management. Which is why I can see it happening and some deal being done between them. Just feels strange to me there are no details of Lappi's programme yet this...

I hope it doesn't happen but I wouldn't be shocked to see Mikkelsen end up in that third Toyota at the expense of Lappi. Lappi shifts into a test role/R5 or some such and then gets the permanent seat...

Did anyone hear Colin Clark's comments yesterday about Andreas. He said some positive noises were coming out of his camp regarding Portugal. But didn't know what specifically. Has anything been...

Nothing will happen even if they crash all 3 days.

Can't see why it would be. EVEN would have to remove their own guy (Lappi) from the car. And if that was going to happen they should have done it already before the season.

Honestly sometimes you...

My views on the options:

a) Very difficult to make this happen I think. Two guys with personal ambitions/backing have come together. The team is built around them. I don't see how Andreas fits in....

Yeah no spectators allowed within 50 metres of the stage at all times.

I dont think it would have been a wise move to throw away a good relationship with Ford. Especially if you consider who is probably more committed to remain in rallying for when Andreas is hitting...