TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRT

My friend is building it :)

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Originally Posted by Sub_Skoda

How much?

I wish the best to Tänak but i'm disappointed about this decision.

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So you think it is his decision alone, and that those who have put money into his carieer has nothing to say?

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Originally Posted by STI69

New Toyota Gazoo WRC team logistics and R5 development base construction in Tallinn is well underway: https://www.facebook.com/NOBEehitus/...70191733360257

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With Juhi to develop the R5?

Most likely the two years contract with Toyota was more appealing than the one year deal offered by M-Sport. I heard that the money was not the main criteria of this decision.

Congrats to Tanak and Toyota. We can expect great achievements from both in 2018.

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Originally Posted by dimviii

Makinen preferred Tanak instead of Ogier for better team spirit?
seems like a payback to Ogiers comments after his first test before a year.

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Exactly. Ogier also wanted a ton of money and told Tommi he can develop the car. I guess it came off as arrogant to the team.

I love this decision by Toyota. Love it. If Ogier came, I worried about team chemistry. This is absolutely fabulous, and I am very excited. Hoping for a Manufacturers Championship, and only time will tell if any of the three can take Ogier to task. Cannot wait for 2018!

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Originally Posted by AMSS

Om the other hand I don`t think Tommi has the final decision who he gets to sign, this decision comes from the ones who actually pay..

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yeap,but I don't either think that these who pay will push for somebody, that Makkinens don't like.

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Originally Posted by Sub_Skoda

With Juhi to develop the R5?

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Yes Juho will most likely help develop the car. That was the initial plan when I told they signed Tanak in August. He was also supposed to help develop the WRC cars.