today (and for the future) it seems everything is more about about attention and what spaces the promoter/federations can offer to companies to put/sell ads. in their products (circus)... with a...
Maybe he was thinking that it was other manufacturers meesed up his car/tyres :D
This year is the last year when you can homologate Rally2 with current regulations. So it is not about manufacturers interest, beyond this year it will not be possible to homologate new Rally2 car.
Gabriel is not a rich man, for sure. On the other side, he is good and experienced codriver. But I dont think he can read pacenotes in finnish :)

nice new toyota!! bring it to fight against anyone with a yaris, fiesta, fabia, i20, polo, ypslon, c3. looking good already! just me or it sounds like the 3cyl engine?
WRC mainclass from 2027