I think Breen will be the 3rd driver alongside Seb and Lappi. He's been with the group for years and binning him off now, just as the team is rebuilding and has signed a multiple world champion, isn't maybe the best idea.

He's still got potential and deserves a full season IMO. Unless Mads can bring a lot of budget I don't see Citroen choosing him over Breen, as with the extra red bull backing Citroen will be pretty sound financially anyway. They mean business again.

But if Breen doesn't get a new contract with Citroen, I can still see him being an option for Msport. I'd actually take Breen over Evans, and they could have Pontus, Suninen and Breen. Quite an exciting line-up still.

Paddon should be on the phone to Malcolm too, because if he accepts another half season at Hyundai things don't look great for his future. A full season with Msport would be a lot more beneficial for his career.