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    As I've mentioned before, his management contacted Toyota after Finland and he was rejected.

    When Ogier first tested he wanted something around 8 million to drive for Toyota and offered to help them develop the car since he felt it needed a ton of work. His arrogance actually offended the team along with Akio himself. They also feel he will not fit well with the Japanese/Finnish mentality.

    I would not be surprised if he is offering to develop the C3 (perfect opportunity considering their misfortunes) in return for good money, but Citroen might not have boat loads of development money on top of Ogiers salary.

    On a side note, the C3 is doing a lot better after more tweaks. Lets see how Meeke and Breen do in Wales.
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    Has anyone started a 'give a little', patreon etc to help Malcom pay Ogier's wages for another year?

    Could Ogier do a 'Loeb retirement' and go touring car racing?
    I see that the 2019 DTM is going to run 2 litre turbo engines, could Ogier spend 2018 in low key touring car training (TCR, 24hrs at the Ring etc) to go to Audi in the 2019 DTM? Seb could spend 2018 close to home and any manufacturer duties in 2019 would be Europe based and not too far from home?
    https://www.motorsport.com/dtm/news/...n-year-962694/

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    Nahhh he recently said in an interview rally is the best sport and is what he wants to focus on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ESTR View Post
    Hyundai offer him (too) little money, Toyota din't offer him anything (he called them and get rejected), Citroen offer him some money (some says that a little low), M-Sport boss now says that he can't afford him because that means he will risk his company.

    I think that he doesn't have another option now that except or get out.. Soon Malcolm will close the doors
    Malcolm will not close doors for Ogier...

    If Seb in the day of entry closing of Monte tells to Malcolm that he want drive, he will get car for it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by racerx1979 View Post
    When Ogier first tested he wanted something around 8 million to drive for Toyota and offered to help them develop the car since he felt it needed a ton of work. His arrogance actually offended the team along with Akio himself. They also feel he will not fit well with the Japanese/Finnish mentality.
    Mate, you make it sound like there was an option for him just to drive the car and not bother if it stinks; making it competitive wasn’t part of the job? Come on…

    Besides being the most competent driver around Ogier is also the most committed. People should remember FX Demaison words: VW’s original plan was to take a full season to turn the Polo into a winner but Ogier relentlessly pushed the whole team to guarantee it’d win from the first outing.

    Honestly, this constant talk about drivers apparent character flaws sucks. Rally isn’t a popularity contest; it’s a brave competition decided in the stages and top drivers need to be tough in every fair way. Like in real life, no one wins just for being a nice guy.
    Rally addict since 1982

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    I’m telling as I heard it from a Toyota insider. It is what it is, mate . Same person who told me Tanak is certainly going to Toyota in August. Toyota don’t want Ogier and that’s a fact.

    The car went on to win Sweden so it wasn’t all that bad. I’m not hating on Ogier as he’s one of the best drivers. Sorry if I hurt your feelings. Just passing on first hand info I received. Cheers!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by racerx1979 View Post
    Toyota don’t want Ogier and that’s a fact.
    True, even Mäkinen has publicly admitted this.

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    Nice comments by Kris Meeke:

    You must get some pleasure from seeing those at your former team M-Sport on the cusp of both Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ crowns?

    “Yes, you have to give credit where credit is due. Bringing Ogier into the squad at the start of the season has been a major factor; it’s giving them a sense of belief. The reliability and strength of the Fiesta on different surfaces has been there throughout the year, too. It looks like they are on track to win the Manufacturers’ title and, quite possibly, score a one-two in the Drivers’ title. You have to respect them for what they’ve done this year.”
    #M-SPORTER

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    Again speaks like a man who wants Seb alongside him to help push citroen on, and make that C3 better. Despite some people's beliefs, he wanted Ogier to join last year too when VW announced they were pulling out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by racerx1979 View Post
    I’m telling as I heard it from a Toyota insider. It is what it is, mate . Same person who told me Tanak is certainly going to Toyota in August. Toyota don’t want Ogier and that’s a fact.

    The car went on to win Sweden so it wasn’t all that bad. I’m not hating on Ogier as he’s one of the best drivers. Sorry if I hurt your feelings. Just passing on first hand info I received. Cheers!!
    No need for apologies, no feeling hurt…just saying that we could try to be more objective and stop moaning about the moaner. Cheers!

    Btw, didn’t Latvala managed to make some changes on the Yaris before final homologation?
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