WRC Testing

[AnttiL]

With all the Rally1 testing vids people were starting to wonder if Tanak goes to Monza so Hyundai felt the need to repeat themselves?

Eddie felt the need to repeat old news.

Just to clarify to Eddie, when VW quit at the end of 2016, they didn't announce it beforehand, and same with Ogier/Citroen in 2019. It was all "looking forward to the future" media until one big turnaround.

[flat_right]

Well this is interesting...

But then again, this was published today on his sponsor's page. Translated two main questions

Q: Already at the beginning of the month, it was announced quite unexpectedly that you would miss the Monza rally for family reasons, which caused a lot of rumors in the rally circles. Would you be willing to talk a little about the background of the decision, or would you prefer to remain mysterious?

Ott Tänak: My goal has never been mysterious, but this situation is related to my family and I am grateful for the understanding of the fans and supporters. Public attention is not appropriate in this situation and we thank all parties for their privacy so far. At the moment, it is important for me to fulfill my responsibilities to my family, but I am still involved in the development of a new car on a daily basis and fully focused on 2022, but in the near future I will do it from home.

Q: How much can you rest before the new season and how much time will take up the development part? There isn't probably testing every week but how will daily or weekly development work look like for you?

OT: From the end of November to Christmas, testing will definitely be a weekly job. During this transition period, you want the month to be at least 70 days long.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Eddie felt the need to repeat old news.

Just to clarify to Eddie, when VW quit at the end of 2016, they didn't announce it beforehand, and same with Ogier/Citroen in 2019. It was all "looking forward to the future" media until one big turnaround.

This was to confirm Hyundai had no issue with Tanak missing Monza and to clarify that they expect him to return in 2022, not retire.

This has nothing to do with Hyundai's own team intentions.

[AnttiL]

This was to confirm Hyundai had no issue with Tanak missing Monza and to clarify that they expect him to return in 2022, not retire.

This has nothing to do with Hyundai's own team intentions.

The point was that official statements are always "happy" until the end.

[EstWRC]

Hyundai, Msport and Toyota hybrid Rally1 https://youtu.be/G2zkdScAgOw

[EstWRC]

Kalle today in France, Hyundai type rims? http://www.rallye-infos.site/kalle-r...ly1-en-france/

i guess we should get a lot of footage in the coming weeks with teams now really starting to prepare for Monte and im excited as hell

[Andre Oliveira]

Gus and Jonas

Pics by Julien Pixelrallye

[EstWRC]

Kalle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsiGr6xzxjc

[EstWRC]

Gus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfDaBttwIaU

[Andre Oliveira]

Gus and Jonas by SudRallye

https://youtu.be/fEeIl1oCUQk