Quote Originally Posted by GravelBen View Post
In Turkey he said before the rally even started that his strategy was to hold back and protect the car, and you might remember that it paid off with a podium. Thats not being slow, its intelligent driving.
He who pays the piper calls the tune. Manufactures employ drivers to win the Manufacturers Championship. That is the title the Board Room requires. Drivers Championship is nice but it is secondary in their quest. This season Hayden has put aside his personal goals so as to assist Hyundai achieve theirs.

When TN stuffs up who ever is nominated as the 2nd driver cannot chase the podium and risk the manufacturers points. Unfortunately Andreas has not proved to be reliable in that role.