I wondered what was that Tommi jabbering and Tanak/Ogier smiles in Wales post press conference ever since.
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I wondered what was that Tommi jabbering and Tanak/Ogier smiles in Wales post press conference ever since.
I don't see Toyota leaving, particularly while Akio Toyoda is President. Hyundai and particularly Citroen of course look far more sketchy. Malcolm will hang on in there, hopefully anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
It is hard to be an Estonian rally fan these days...had a restless night with nightmares about Tänak's contract.
I think Tänak is leaving for almost Freudian reasons. He needs to have a father figure as he had one in Malcolm Wilson.
Tänak is not the captain/teamleader guy as Ogier is. While clearly the best driver atm, he has not been able to become the leader of the team. Both Meeke and Latvala seemed to think (at least until Finland) that they are nr 1 drivers in Toyota. And Mäkinen is too soft to give full support to Tänak.
In Hyundai, he will have to share the nr 1 spot, but Tänak knows that Adamo is really leading the team and willing to take risks and make severe decisions to support the main driver(s).
Ott Tänak and Markko Märtin are not idiots. They are not changing teams for a whim.
Of course they aren’t idiots. How do I say that, Hyundai offered quite a good “opportunity “ for Ott to be sure if he wants it or not.
Let’s see what he decided
No such fears at all. Strong manufacturer backing and Mr. Toyoda likes the sport himself.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
EstWRC what are they talking at Estonian forums about the subject? do they favour the team change?Quote:
Originally Posted by EstWRC
no, nobody basically likes it, only like handful of people think it MAY be a good move.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
but it was basically the same with the Toyota move, although not SO much dislike back then.
many are also worried about the colours of the car/racing suit and fans merch also..
https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/1...set-for-toyotaQuote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
David Evans is publishing every scenario, so eventually he will get it right.
Remember that this time (yesterdays news) he is also saying that Ogier is coming to Toyota...
I´m still not believing but Tänak to Hyundai is possible ofcourse.
It was mentioned as ”rumors in the service park”, not as a headlineQuote:
Originally Posted by pantealex