Maybe he is, maybe he isn't. If you're trying to get a deal with one team it doesn't hurt to imply you're wanted by someone else. Still hoping to see Mads in a car next year, maybe with Adapta.
Actually "talking with different teams" could be intended like M-Sport and DMack team (which are actually the same stuff, but "formally" different) or PH Sport, who knows?
Agree, I miss those times when there were many seats available in manufacturer cars and then besides them many privateers who actually show some promising times.
That's why we need cheaper cars and more teams. Only elite factory drivers and those with super-rich backers can get a seat in a Rally1.
But no-one should be 'sitting at home'. A Raĺly2 Car is a...
https://www.subaru.co.jp/en/alliance/
WRC mainclass from 2027