Quote Originally Posted by Allez Andruet View Post
Interview with Esapekka Lappi (in Finnish):
http://www.iltasanomat.fi/ralli/art-2000001944826.html

Lappi strongly denies signing any kind of contract with Toyota for 2017 and feels that now (after VW announcement) his chances to drive in WRC next season are quite slim.

"It doesn't look good for me. I can't compete against Ogier or Latvala (for the remaining WRC seats)."



If I was Tommi, I would much rather take Lappi than Latvala. Latvala clearly (based on 2016) is on his way down, but Lappi has some serious potential.
A shame if he misses out next season, I think he has got serious talent. Finland's next big thing in my eyes, the next step for him is a WRC car and it would be sad if he won't get the chanve next season. Hopefully Toyota only signs one VW driver and he gets a few outings in Toyota next year.