Why did Mäkinen make such a move?
I dont know. For me it wasnt sensible. I've come to conclusion that I don't understand how the things are working in that team.
At the same time, Hyundai also sent out a signal that the negotiations with them had ended. It later emerged that Adamo was fooling the public with this story.
When he said that, it was the most interesting moment in the negotiations. The message was wrong, but he played his game very well… with that move he played Tommi on to the bench (meaning soccer wise)
A quote from Adamo appeared in the media saying that if he had known how you would negotiate, he would never have been a fan of you.
I haven't seen this statement myself, but I imagine what and how he said it. I believe it was probably translated in a wrong way. Rather, he meant that I was a good opponent for him to fight with.
It seemed that in the second half of the season - but maybe before - the relations between Tänak and Mäkinen were not the best.
I can't comment on that.
You believe that this did not affect the possible conclusion of the contract.
All things affect. In fact, the interaction of all things and the calculations affect the talks.
Is your heart happy now that you got the perfect deal?
It was a decision that required balls - to go to the team where his main rival (Neuville) has been for a long time. But I believe this is the right place for him and he can do his own things there. Nowadays, all cars in the WRC series are good. Time will tell how he is doing there: how he gets used to the car and whether the team can adjust it to his comfort.
In the new season, Hyundai will be the only factory team in the WRC Series.
The fact that Citroën quit, the drivers decision plays actually a big role there. The relationship between the French was not the best anymore and you could say that the driver turned the head of the team upside down, and Ogier has a big part of them quitting. There have been talks that Ott also wanted to turn the team in his way, but in fact he just wanted to drive well and not engage in politics.
Top drivers are all great personalities who want perfection. Is it going to interfere at some point?
I can't imagine how it could be different at the top of the sport. This is the only way to achieve something.
