Possible reveal from Munster's comments: https://rallyjournal.com/wrc-teams-line-up-wide-open-did-a-driver-just-reveal-the-plans/#google_vignette
What you say is possible. He doesn't seem like someone that is easily phased by pressure though. I know the run in for a title fight is different but while the odd mistake would be understandable,...
These days I found articles about Crugnola and Ometto(codriver)will not continue together in 2026, but as my italian is "limited" I thought they both would stop rallying from next season... ;) So...

A Subaru (bodywork) car with the Toyota WRC27 chassis underneath could be a way of increasing the number of WRC27 Teams/Cars for the first year while others, ike M-Sport, catch up.
WRC mainclass from 2027